JP6903105B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each surface, game medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "medals, etc.") are inserted, and the start lever is operated by the player. Detects that the start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels have been pressed by the player, and requests that the rotation of the corresponding reel be stopped. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels and transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch. It is equipped with a reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and when it detects that the start lever has been operated, a lottery is performed based on a random number value, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, "" There is known a so-called pachislot game machine that stops the rotation of the reel based on the timing when the stop button is detected and the "internal winning combination").

As a gaming machine of this type, if the predetermined conditions are met during the bonus gaming state in which only the non-increasing and decreasing roles in which the same number of medals as the medals required to start the game are paid out are awarded, after the end of the bonus gaming state, A patent that shifts to a high RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning combination of the re-game is relatively high, and performs AT for a predetermined period to notify the reel stop operation in order to win a prize in the small winning combination internally. It is proposed in Document 1.

With such a configuration, the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine attracts the player's interest to a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as “non-bonus gaming state”), and the ball output rate in the non-bonus gaming state. Was properly managed.

That is, in order to attract the player's interest to the non-bonus gaming state, the conventional gaming machine sets the net increase in the number of medals, etc. in the non-bonus gaming state to 0, but instead sets the net increase in the number of medals, etc. in the non-bonus gaming state to 0. Was diversified in the non-bonus gaming state by increasing the number over a predetermined period.

In addition, conventional gaming machines have medals, etc. within the range of the prescribed ball output rate in order to comply with the prescribed test (hereinafter referred to as "type test") in the Act on Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and Optimization of Business. The number of payouts was converged.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-170529

However, in the type test, in addition to the regulation of the payout rate, the ratio of medals, etc. paid out from the gaming machine in the bonus game state, that is, the medals, etc. paid out while the accessory is operating (hereinafter, "role" There is also a regulation of "product ratio").

For this reason, in the conventional gaming machine, the winning probability of the operating combination for shifting to the bonus gaming state, the maximum number of medals, etc. to be paid out in the bonus gaming state, and the payout of medals, etc. when winning in the non-bonus gaming state. There was a problem that it was very difficult to design the payouts such as the winning probability of the small winning combination and the number of payouts.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is a game capable of diversifying the playability in a game state other than the bonus game state while facilitating the ball ejection design for conforming to the type test. The purpose is to provide an opportunity.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display unit (reel 3L, 3C, 3R, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motor 49L, 49C, 49R, display window 4L, which can variablely display a plurality of symbols. 4C, 4R), betting means (medal insertion slot 22, MAX bet button 11, 1 bet button 12) capable of determining the value of the gaming value to bet based on the operation of the player, and the betting means for the game. The start operation detecting means (start lever 6) capable of detecting the game start operation when a required predetermined number (for example, 3) of game values are bet, and the start operation detecting means have detected the game start operation. A combination determining means (main CPU 31) capable of determining the winning combination based on the above is provided, and after starting the variation display in the variation display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variation display, and the display is obtained. It is a gaming machine capable of giving benefits according to the result, and has a carry-over specific combination (BB) as a winning combination that can be determined by the combination determination means, and a display result corresponding to the specific combination has been derived. A special game control means (main) that sometimes starts a specific game state (big bonus) and ends the specific game state when a game value exceeding a predetermined number is given in the specific game state. CPU31) and a special game state transition control means (main CPU31) that shifts to a special game state (RB game state) in which the probability that a small winning combination to which a gaming value is given is determined as a winning combination is increased in the specific gaming state. In the general gaming state, when the small winning combination is determined as the winning combination, it is assumed that the display result with the largest number of game value grants is derived. The winning combination is determined so that the ball rate exceeds 1, and in the special gaming state, the small winning combination is determined as the winning combination with a higher probability than in the general gaming state, but when the small winning combination is determined as the winning combination. Even if it is assumed that the display result that gives the largest number of gaming values is derived, the small winning combination is determined in duplicate so that the payout rate does not exceed 1, and further, it can be determined by the above-mentioned combination determining means. A re-gaming combination is provided as a winning combination, and the combination determining means can determine the re-gaming combination as a winning combination in the general gaming state, but determines the re-gaming combination as a winning combination in the special gaming state. Kotogana rather, as winning combination it can be determined by the combination determining means, when the player has a stop operation in an advantageous stop operation mode, the player in the preferred stop operation mode different from stop operation aspects A notification means (for example, a sub CPU 81) that is provided with a specific small winning combination (for example, the middle left and right bell 1) in which the expected value of the game value to be given is larger than that in the case of the stop operation and can notify the advantageous stop operation mode. ), And a right granting means (for example, a sub CPU 81) capable of granting a right to shift to a notification gaming state (for example, AT) in which the notification of the advantageous stop operation mode is performed by the notification means. As a winning combination that can be determined by the combination determining means, a special small combination (for example, a fixed combination) related to the addition of game value is provided, and the special small combination is said to be determined as a winning combination in the general gaming state. It is a highly expected combination to which the right is granted, and if the winning combination including the special small combination is determined in the special gaming state, the right is not granted and the display result corresponding to the special small combination is obtained. Also has a configuration that is not derived.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the playability in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state while facilitating the ball ejection design for conforming to the type test.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an overall perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view in the state which the protection panel and the front panel of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention are removed. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which mainly consists of the main control board of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration mainly composed of the sub-control board shown in FIG. It is a transition figure of the gaming state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the actuating combination of the bonus stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the replay combination stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which follows the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10A. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which follows the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10B. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on a small combination stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for a general game state stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for BB general game state stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game state stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination decision table for a bonus stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the winning combination with respect to the data pointer and the stop operation order in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the carry-over combination storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on processing which is executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a freeze lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 25. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus end check process which is executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation check process which is executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 32. It is a flowchart which shows the communication data transmission process which is executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 32. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task which is activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 35. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task which is activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 35. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task which is started in the mother task which was started by the power-on process shown in FIG. 35. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process which is executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 38. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an effect content determination process executed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. 39. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving the start command executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 40. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a winning operation command executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 40.

Hereinafter, a pachislot machine, which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the pachislot machine 1, when a medal is inserted by a player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value is obtained from a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). (Hereinafter, random number value) is extracted.

The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination determining means has a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation of the unit game with respect to the start lever 6 by the start switch 6S (see FIG. 4) (establishment of a predetermined start condition). To determine the internal winning role.

By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning line, which will be described later, is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called "losses". Such things are provided.

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

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

When the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time to set the combination of the symbols to the winning line (hereinafter, "effective line"). The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so as to be displayed as much as possible.

On the other hand, for combinations of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the reels are used within the maximum number of sliding pieces so that they will not be displayed along the effective line using the above specified time. Stop the rotation of 3L, 3C and 3R.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is related to the winning. Judge whether or not.

That is, when the change of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means, the winning determination means determines the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line.

When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. The above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine 1.

In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating is the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the series of flows described above, the light output performed by the effect executing means (dot display 100 or front panel 110), the sound output performed by the speakers 9L, 9R, or a combination thereof is performed. Various productions are performed using it.

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above, other lottery processing, for example, a random value for production (hereinafter, random value for production) is extracted. Will be done.

When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU81 described later) determines by lottery what to execute this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The production is performed in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it is broken.

In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production content associated with the internal winning combination. It will be provided to the players to increase their interest.

In particular, the pachi-slot machine 1 uses a dot display 100 composed of a plurality of LEDs and a front panel 110 arranged in front of the dot display 100 to perform various effects. Here, the front panel 110 is arbitrarily designed on the player side, and is configured so that the light from the LED of the dot display 100 can be transmitted through a part or all of the front panel 110.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the effect control means (sub-CPU81 described later) controls the lighting (lighting, blinking, and extinguishing) of the dot display 100 (LED) according to a predetermined program, and designs the front panel 110. By illuminating, various effects are performed.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the front panel 110 arranged in front of the dot display 100 is changed, and the control data for controlling the dot display 100 is changed, without changing the housing. It is also possible to perform different effects.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
This concludes the description of the functional flow of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment with the protective panel 5 and the front panel 110 removed.

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

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

Further, inside the protective panel 5, as shown in FIG. 3, a dot display 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided in a substantially central upper portion. A horizontally long rectangular front panel 110 (see FIG. 1) is arranged between the dot display 100 and the protective panel 5.

The front panel 110 is configured to be able to transmit light from the LED of the dot display 100 in a part or all of the front panel 110, and for example, it is possible to produce an effect suggesting the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. The design to be used is applied to the front side of the panel.

This design is given a predetermined color and is illuminated by the dot display 100 to notify the player of information regarding the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R via the transparent protective panel 5. Can be done. Such control of the dot display 100 is executed by the sub CPU 81 described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the front panel 110 arranged between the dot display 100 and the protective panel 5 is used for the effect using the dot display 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect is sticky. A predetermined design may be applied to a certain sheet, and the sheet may be attached to the front surface (or back surface) of the front panel 110 to perform an effect using the dot display 100.

The dot display 100 is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs in a horizontally long rectangular shape substantially the same as the shape of the front panel 110 at equal intervals. The dot display 100 illuminates an arbitrary portion of the design applied to the front panel 110 from the back by lighting (blinking) an LED at an arbitrary portion.

A reel illuminator 102 is provided below the dot display 100. In the present embodiment, the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, and the side effect display 104 are made to emit light by using a light emitting diode (LED). Existing light emitting elements such as luminescence (organic EL) can be used as long as they can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red.

Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically elongated rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided, which constitute a symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which will be described later. There is. The center line 8 in the middle stage is defined for the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

Hereinafter, the center line 8 is also referred to as a winning line 8. The winning line 8 is activated by operating the MAX bet button 11 and the 1-bet button 12 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22.

Here, performing a BET operation is synonymous with inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, the term "number of inserted medals" includes both the number of BETs inserted by the above-mentioned BET operation and the number of inserted medals actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 22.

A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row in the cabinet 60. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a reel band on which a sequence of symbols as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof. That is, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The design drawn on each reel band can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed rotation (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol sequence is displayed in a variable manner.

An information display 14 is provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The information display 14 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up according to the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals).

Further, the information display 14 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits), and the like. Is provided with a digital display (not shown) that digitally displays the information to the player.

Further, a pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the information display 14. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 10, a medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a MAX bet button 11 and a 1-bet button 12 are provided on the left side. Inside the MAX bet button 11, a bet button LED 108 (see FIG. 5) that lights up when a medal can be inserted is provided.

By pressing the MAX bet button 11, the number of medals used for one unit game (one game) is inserted. For example, three medals are inserted by pressing the MAX bet button 11. On the other hand, one medal is inserted each time the 1-bet button 12 is pressed once.

The operation of the MAX bet button 11 and the 1-bet button 12 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) are hereinafter referred to as "BET operation". Further, in the present embodiment, the BET operation of only one medal is referred to as "hanging one", the BET operation of only two medals is called "hanging two", and the BET operation of only three medals is called "hanging three". ".

A settlement button 13 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by operating a push button. By switching the settlement button 13, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front surface, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

On the right side of the settlement button 13, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the tilting operation of the player, and the start as a start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbol in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The lever 6 is attached so as to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

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

Speakers 9L and 9R for producing sounds such as sound effects and voices are provided on the left and right in front of the lower part of the front door 2, and a medal payout outlet 15 for paying out medals is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. ing. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid medals is provided.

In addition, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16, a lumbar panel 25 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is placed. It is attached. The lumbar panel 25 is illuminated by a lumbar panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind it.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot machines]
This concludes the description of the structure of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control board 71, a sub control board 72, an external centralized terminal board 73 electrically connected to these, and a peripheral device (actuator).

<Main control board>
FIG. 4 shows an electrical configuration mainly composed of a main control board 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control board 71 has a microcomputer 30 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 is composed of a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

The main ROM 32 contains a control program executed by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 25 and the like, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 7 and 8 to 16), and various control commands (commands) to the sub control board 72. ) Is stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 18 to 24) for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

(Random number generator, etc.)
A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the main CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a clock pulse.

The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts at least one value from the generated random numbers according to the intended use.

(Peripherals and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40. Further, the input / output ports of the microcomputer 30 include a motor drive circuit 39 and a hopper drive circuit 41 for controlling the operation of each peripheral device, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, an external centralized terminal board 73, and the like. Various circuits such as the door relay board 74 and various boards are connected.

The motor drive circuit 39 constitutes a symbol changing means and controls the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, the motor drive circuit 39 changes the symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the establishment of the predetermined start conditions.

The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit according to each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. Here, the reel index is information indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation.

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

The main CPU 31 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. As a result, the main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have rotated).

Normally, in the pachislot machine 1, the time from when the start lever 6 is operated until the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate normally (hereinafter, simply referred to as "reel operating time") is the time when the wait time described later is not taken into consideration. , Almost 0 seconds. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 can execute a "freeze" that takes a longer reel operation time than usual.

The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 has reached the number of medals to be paid out. ..

(External centralized terminal board)
The external centralized terminal board 73 receives signals such as the number of medals inserted / paid out from the main control board 71, the number of games played, and information on whether or not the bonus is activated, and displays the signals such as the number of games played and the number of bonus operations. Output to an external display or the host computer of the amusement park. The external display is installed above, for example, the pachislot machine 1, updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the bonus operation, and notifies the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

Here, the medal insertion signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize the medal insertion, and is output when the start lever 6 is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize the medal payout or the replay, and is output when the medal is paid out (including credit storage) or when the replay is activated.

(Door relay board)
The door relay board 74 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 71 and various buttons, switches, and information display 14. Further, the door relay board 74 is connected to the sub-control board 72 via the sub-relay board 75. The door relay board 74 is connected so that information can be transmitted only to the sub-relay board 75, and the information is not transmitted from the sub-relay board 75. As a result, information can be transmitted between the main control board 71 and the sub control board 72 only from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72 in one-way communication.

A start switch 6S, a stop switch 7S, a medal sensor 42S, a MAX bet switch 11S, a 1-bet switch 12S, and a settlement switch 13S are connected to the door relay board 74.

The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). Further, the stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detecting means, and detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed by the player (stop operation).

The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector. Further, the MAX bet switch 11S detects that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed by the player.

Further, the 1-bet switch 12S detects that the 1-bet button 12 is pressed by the player. The main CPU 31 activates the winning line 8 based on the detection results of the medal sensor 42S or the MAX bet switch 11S and the 1-bet switch 12S. Further, the settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 13 has been pressed by the player.

Further, the door relay board 74 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the acceptance status of these, and an information display for displaying information on the number of medals. 14 is connected.

<Sub-control board>
FIG. 5 shows an electrical configuration mainly composed of a sub-control board 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The sub-control board 72 is electrically connected to the main control board 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on a command transmitted from the main control board 71.

The sub-control board 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter, sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter, sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter, sub RAM) 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, and A /. It is configured to include a D converter 86 and an amplifier 87.

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 shown in FIG. 35 or the like in response to the command transmitted from the main control board 71.

The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control board 71. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control board 71 and determining and registering the effect content (effect data) based on the communication content, a dot display 100, and a reel upper display. A lamp control task that controls the light output by the device 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, the bet button LED 108, and the light emitting unit 330, and the sound that controls the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R. Control tasks and the like are included.

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

Further, the data storage area includes LED data for controlling the lighting and blinking of the dot display 100. By controlling the dot display 100 by the sub-control board 72 according to the LED data, the LED at an arbitrary position among the LEDs of the dot display 100 is controlled to be lit. The LED data is arbitrarily designed by the designer according to the design applied to the front panel 110.

Further, the sub-control board 72 is connected to the sub-relay board 75, and is connected to various peripheral devices via the sub-relay board 75. Peripheral devices connected to the sub-relay board 75 include a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, a bed button LED 108, and a light emitting unit 330. is there. Further, speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the sub-control board 72. The operation of these peripheral devices and the like is controlled by the sub-control board 72.

The sub CPU 81, DSP 84, audio RAM 85, A / D converter 86, and amplifier 87 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the effect content.

Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, and the light emitting unit 330 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content. I do.

For example, the sub CPU 81 has a backlight unit upper LED, a backlight unit middle LED, a backlight unit lower LED, a left side light emitting unit upper LED, and a left side according to the LED data specified by the effect content. It controls lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the middle LED of the light emitting unit, the lower LED of the left side light emitting unit, the upper LED of the right side light emitting unit, the middle LED of the right side light emitting unit, the lower LED of the right side light emitting unit, the dot display 100, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81 constitutes an effect state transition means for shifting the effect state to a special effect state in which information on an advantageous stop operation related to the awarding of medals is notified when a specific condition is satisfied. Here, the special production state is hereinafter referred to as "AT".

[Transition of game state]
The main CPU 31 shifts two game states, a main game state and an RT game state, as the game state of the pachi-slot machine 1.

<Transition of main game state>
As shown in FIG. 6, the main CPU 31 takes either a general gaming state or a BB gaming state as the main gaming state. In the general game state, the main game state shifts to the BB game state when the operator of the big bonus (hereinafter, simply referred to as “BB”) as a bonus game wins a prize. Here, the BB is always in an internal winning state from the internal winning to the winning of the BB operating combination, and this state is hereinafter referred to as a "BB carry-over state".

In the BB game state, the main game state is when the BB end condition is satisfied, specifically, when the number of medals exceeding the specified number (465 in the present embodiment) is paid out in the BB game state. Shifts to the general gaming state. The operation and termination of such a BB are controlled by the main CPU 31. In this way, the main CPU 31 constitutes the bonus game control means.

The main CPU 31 takes either a BB general game state as a general bonus game state or an RB game state as a special bonus game state as the BB game state.

When shifting from the general gaming state to the BB gaming state, the main gaming state shifts to the BB general gaming state. In the BB general game state, if it is assumed that the small winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is won in the state where the number of payouts of the game medium is the largest, the internal winning combination is determined so that the payout rate exceeds 1. ..

In the BB general game state, the main game state shifts to the RB game state when the operating combination of the RB wins a prize. Here, the RB is always in a state of being internally won from the time of internal winning until the RB operating combination is won, and this state is hereinafter referred to as "RB carry-over state".

In the RB game state, each small winning combination wins with a winning probability higher than the winning probability in the gaming state in which the RB is not operating, but the small winning combination determined as the internal winning combination has the largest number of payouts of the game medium. Even if it is assumed that a prize is won, the internal winning combination is determined so that the small winning combination is duplicated so that the payout rate does not exceed 1.

In the RB game state, the main game state is when the RB end condition is satisfied, specifically, when the number of games in the RB game state reaches a specified number of times (12 times in the present embodiment), or. When the number of winnings of the small winning combination with the payout reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), the game shifts to the BB general game state. The transition of the main gaming state in such a BB gaming state is controlled by the main CPU 31. In this way, the main CPU 31 constitutes the bonus game state transition control means.

In the RB game state, the main game state shifts to the general game state when the BB end condition is satisfied. Further, in the RB carry-over state, the main game state shifts to the general game state when the BB end condition is satisfied.

<Transition of RT game state>
In the general gaming state, the main CPU 31 takes either the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state as the RT gaming state. That is, the main CPU 31 shifts the RT gaming state between the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. In this way, the main CPU 31 constitutes the RT game state transition control means.

The RT0 gaming state is a replay low probability state (low RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination, which is the operating combination of the replay, is relatively lower than that of the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state is a replay high probability state (high RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is relatively higher than that of the RT0 gaming state.

In the RT0 gaming state of the general gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the operating combination of the BB is determined as the internal winning combination. On the other hand, in the RT1 gaming state of the general gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state when the operating combination of the BB wins a prize.

Here, the RT1 game state is not an RT managed by the number of games, but shifts to another game state only when the above-mentioned transition condition is satisfied. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state is infinite RT.

[Data table stored in the main ROM]
7 to 17 show various data tables and the like stored in the main ROM 32.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 represents an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

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

The types of symbols are "Red 7", "BAR", "Upper semicircle", "Lower semicircle", "Cherry", "Bell", "Replay 1", "Replay 2", "Replay 3" and Includes "Replay 4".

Here, "Replay 1" to "Replay 4" may be recognized as long as the main CPU 31 can be internally identified as a different symbol, and in the present embodiment, the player can recognize the same symbol. It is a design. Hereinafter, "Replay 1" to "Replay 4" are also collectively referred to as "Replay".

<Design code table>
As shown in FIG. 8, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table, and in the present embodiment, it is distinguished by 2 bytes (16 bits) of data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 8 represents a symbol code as data for identifying the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

For example, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 has been described as representing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, but is actually stored in the main ROM 32. The symbol arrangement table represents an arrangement of symbol codes for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R.

In the present embodiment, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 are "red 7", "BAR", "upper semicircle", "lower semicircle", "cherry", "bell", and "replay 1" as described above. , "Replay 2", "Replay 3" and "Replay 4".

In the symbol code table, "1" is assigned as the symbol code for the "red 7" symbol. Further, "2" is assigned as a symbol code for the "BAR" symbol. Further, "3" is assigned as a symbol code for the "upper semicircle" symbol.

Similarly, "4" to "10" are used as symbol codes for the symbols of "lower semicircle", "cherry", "bell", "replay 1", "replay 2", "replay 3" and "replay 4". Each is assigned.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the winning operation flag and the number of payouts are associated with the combination of symbols identified by the storage area identification data represented by 30 bytes.

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

In the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the name (content) of the winning combination is associated with the winning operation flag for each combination of symbols.

The payout number is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols lined up along the effective line matches the "combination of symbols" in the symbol combination table, the number of medals ejected or the number of credits driven by the hopper device 34 is counted based on the corresponding number of payouts. Credit counters are added.

FIG. 9 shows a symbol combination table related to the bonus actuating combination. The combination of the symbols of "Red 7-Red 7-Replay 1" representing the winning combination called "BB" is a medal when the main game state is displayed along the effective line when the general game state is in the general game state. There is no payout, but it means that he won the winning role of BB. That is, if "BB" wins a prize while the main game state is in the general game state, the main game state shifts to the BB game state.

The combination of the symbols of "Red 7-Red 7-Replay 2" representing the winning combination called "RB" is a medal when it is displayed along the valid line when the main game state is the BB general game state. There is no payout, but it means that he won the RB operator. That is, when the main game state is the BB general game state and the "RB" wins, the main game state shifts to the RB game state.

10A to 10C show a symbol combination table related to a replay combination that is an operating combination of the replay game. When the combination of symbols shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C is displayed along the valid line, it means that the medal is not paid out, but the winning combination of the re-game is won.

In FIG. 10A, when the combination of the symbols of "BAR-replay 1-lower semicircle" representing the winning combination called "cross down lip 1" is displayed along the effective line, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R "Replays" are lined up in the lower right corner. "Cross down lip 2" to "Cross down lip 8" are the same as "Cross down lip 1".

If the combination of "BAR-upper semicircle-BAR" symbols, which is called "top lip 1", is displayed along the valid line, "replay" is displayed in the upper row of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Are available. "Top lip 2" is the same as "Top lip 1".

When a combination of "Bell-Replay 1-BAR" symbols, which is called "Cross-up Lip 1" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the effective line, "Cross-up Lip 1" is displayed upward to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Replay" is complete. "Cross-up lip 2" to "Cross-up lip 4" are the same as "Cross-up lip 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Replay 1-Replay 1-Replay 1" representing the winning combination called "Center Lip 1" is displayed along the valid line, "Replay 1-Replay 1-Replay 1" is displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Replay" is complete. "Center Lip 2" to "Center Lip 32" are the same as "Center Lip 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Red 7-Red 7-Lower semicircle" representing the winning combination called "Red 7 Lip 1" is displayed along the effective line, any of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In that line, that is, in a state where "Red 7" can be aligned in the upper, middle, lower, upward or downward right, "Red 7" is aligned according to the timing when any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed. If not, the "red 7-matched surrogate eye" is displayed on any of the lines in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

Similarly, in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when a combination of symbols representing a winning combination called "Red 7 Lip 2" to "Red 7 Lip 60" is displayed along the effective line, the display windows 4L and 4C A combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" symbols or a "red 7 matching surrogate eye" is displayed on any line in 4R.

In FIG. 10B, when the combination of the symbols of "bell-lower semicircle-red 7" representing the winning combination called "red 7 fake rip 1" is displayed along the effective line, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" symbols is not displayed on any of the lines, and it is similar to "Red 7-matched surrogate eyes", but what is "Red 7-matched surrogate eyes"? A combination of different symbols is displayed. In FIGS. 10B and 10C, "Red 7 Fake Lip 2" to "Red 7 Fake Lip 50" are the same as "Red 7 Fake Lip 1".

In FIG. 10C, when the combination of the symbols of "BAR-Replay 1-BAR" representing the winning combination called "Special Lip 1" is displayed along the effective line, the upper part in the display window 4L, the display window 4C "Replay" is displayed in the middle row and the upper row in the display window 4R. "Special Lip 2" to "Special Lip 4" are the same as "Special Lip 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "BAR-upper semicircle-upper semicircle" representing the winning combination called "special lip 5" is displayed along the effective line, the upper part in the display window 4L and the inside of the display window 4C. "Replay" is displayed in the upper row, and "bell" is displayed in the upper row in the display window 4R. The "special lip 5" is the same as the "special lip 4".

FIG. 11 shows a symbol combination table related to a small winning combination with medals paid out. If a combination of "bell-bell-bell" symbols, which is called a "center bell" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the valid line, 15 medals will be paid out.

When the combination of the "lower semicircle-bell-upper semicircle" symbol, which is called "cross-up bell 1", is displayed along the effective line, it is right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Bells" are lined up and 15 medals are paid out. The "cross-up bell 2" is the same as the "cross-up bell 1".

Hereinafter, in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 11, "bottom bell 1" and "bottom bell 2" in which "bells" are arranged in the lower row in the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R and 15 medals are paid out, and the display window 4L Winning roles called "Crossdown Bell 1" and "Crossdown Bell 2", in which "bells" are lined up in 4C and 4R and 15 medals are paid out, are defined respectively.

Further, in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 11, "bells" are displayed in the upper row in the display window 4L, the middle row in the display window 4C, and the upper row in the display window 4R, and three medals are paid out "small V". "Bell 1" and "Small V Berber 2", "Bell" is displayed in the lower row in the display window 4L, the middle row in the display window 4C, and the lower row in the display window 4R, and three medals are paid out "Koyama Bell". Winning roles called "1" and "Koyama Bell 2" are defined respectively.

Further, when the combination of the symbols of "BAR-Replay 1-Replay 1" representing the winning combination called "normally 1-card combination 1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Normal 1-card combination 2" to "Normal 1-card combination 32" are the same as "Normal 1-card combination 1".

When a combination of "Replay 1-BAR-upper semicircle" symbols, which is called "top bell 1" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the effective line, "Top Bell 1" is displayed in the upper row of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Bells" are lined up and one medal is paid out. The "top bell 2" is the same as the "top bell 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Red 7-Bell-Replay 1" representing the winning combination called "Special role 1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Special role 2", "special role 7" and "special role 8" are the same as "special role 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Red 7-Red 7-BAR" representing the winning combination called "Special role 3" is displayed along the valid line, three medals are paid out. "Special role 4" to "special role 6" are the same as "special role 3".

When a combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" symbols representing a winning combination called "fixed combination 1" is displayed along the valid line, 15 medals are paid out. In addition, when the combination of the symbols of "upper semicircle-replay 1-bell" representing the winning combination called "fixed combination 2" is displayed along the effective line, the upper row is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "BAR" is lined up and 15 medals are paid out. The “fixed combination 3” to “fixed combination 9” are the same as those of the “fixed combination 2”.

<Internal lottery table>
In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, a lottery value and a data pointer for each game state are associated with the winning number. The internal lottery table is usually stored in the main ROM 32 for each setting of the gaming machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, in order to make the invention easier to understand, one internal lottery table will be used for each description.

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

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

The winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)". In the present embodiment, by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the types of internal winning combinations and the winning probabilities to be determined are changed, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated.

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

That is, the data pointer is data used for determining the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. .. As for the data pointer, a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

(Internal lottery table for general game status)
As shown in FIG. 12, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state referred to in the general gaming state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the winning numbers "1" to "35" in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are associated with the small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "35", respectively. ..

The lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "14" and "36" are different between the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, and the lottery values of the winning numbers "15" to "35" are the same. .. The winning number "36" is associated with "1" as a bonus data pointer, and when the operating combination of BB is determined as the internal winning combination, only the operating combination of BB is determined as the internal winning combination. It is set.

Specifically, in the RT0 game state, the lottery values of the winning numbers "2" to "14" are set to 0. On the other hand, in the RT1 gaming state, the lottery value of the winning number "1" is set lower than in the RT0 gaming state, and the lottery value of the winning number "36" is set to 0, and the winnings corresponding to these differences are set. The probabilities are distributed to the lottery values of the winning numbers "2" to "14".

(Internal lottery table for BB general game status)
As shown in FIG. 13, the internal lottery table for the BB general game state referred to in the BB game state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the BB general game state and the RB carry-over state. In the internal lottery table for the BB general game state, the winning numbers "1" to "35" in the BB general game state and the RB carry-over state are associated with the small win / replay data pointers "1" to "35", respectively. There is.

The lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "35" in the BB general game state and the RB carry-over state are set to be the same. Further, the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "14" corresponding to the replay combination are set to 0. The lottery values of the winning numbers "15" to "35" corresponding to the small winning combination are set to be the same as the lottery values of the winning numbers "15" to "35" in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

Further, the winning number "36" is associated with the bonus data pointer "2". The lottery value of the winning number "36" is set so as to win with a predetermined probability in the BB general game state, and the lottery value is set to 0 so as not to win in the RB carry-over state.

(Internal lottery table for RB game state)
As shown in FIG. 14, the internal lottery table for the RB game state referred to in the RB game state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the RB game state. In the internal lottery table for the RB game state, the winning numbers "1" to "2" are associated with the small winning combination / replay data pointers "36" to "37", respectively.

<Internal winning role determination table for small roles / replays>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, data for identifying the internal winning combination, that is, the winning combination for which winning is permitted is associated with the small winning combination / replay data pointer. ..

In addition, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the data of the small winning combination / replay is omitted from the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay, and the winning combination is won. The name (contents) of is associated with the name (remarks) of the internal winning combination.

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "0" is associated with "loss". Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "14" are associated with the replay combination.

Specifically, the data pointer "0" for small role / replay is allowed to win "Cross Down Lip 1" to "Cross Down Lip 8" and "Top Lip 1" to "Top Lip 2". It is associated with an internal winning combination called "normal lip".

Similarly, the data pointers "2" to "14" for small roles and replays are "Middle 1st Red Lip 1", "Middle 1st Red Lip 2", "Right 1st Red Lip 1", and "Right 1st Red Lip 2". , "Cross Up Lip", "Special Small V Lip", "Middle Lip", "Special Blue Tempai Lip", "Red 7 Fake Lip 1", "Red 7 Fake Lip 2" and "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip" It is associated with each of the internal winning combinations of "2".

In addition, the data pointer "15" for small role / replay includes "center bell", "normal 1-card role 1" to "normal 1-card role 2", and "normal 1-card role 17" to "normal 1-card role 2". "20" is associated with an internal winning combination called "middle left and right bell 1" that is allowed to win a prize.

Similarly, the small role / replay data pointers "16" to "37" are "middle left and right bell 2", "middle right left bell 1", "middle right left bell 2", "right left middle bell 1", and "right left middle". Bell 2 ”,“ Right Middle Left Bell 1 ”,“ Right Middle Left Bell 2 ”,“ Middle Left / Right V Bell 1 ”,“ Middle Left / Right V Bell 2 ”,“ Middle Right Left V Bell 1 ”,“ Middle Right Left V Bell 2 ” , "Right Left Middle V Bell 1", "Right Left Middle V Bell 2", "Right Middle Left V Bell 1", "Right Middle Left V Bell 2", "Upper Bell", "Middle Bell", "Special Eye Push" It is associated with the internal winning combination of "role", "special role", "fixed role", "RB small and medium size combination 1", and "RB small and medium size combination 2", respectively.

Here, in the RB game state, "RB small and medium-sized role 1" is "center bell", "cross-up bell 1", "cross-up bell 2", "bottom bell 1", "bottom bell 2", "cross down bell 1". , "Cross-down bell 2" and "fixed combination 1" to "fixed combination 9", which are internal winning combinations.

With reference to the internal lottery table for the RB game state shown in FIG. 14, "RB small and medium-sized winning combination 1" corresponds to the winning number 1 and is internally won with a winning probability of 4206/65536. On the other hand, referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 12 and the internal lottery table for BB general gaming state shown in FIG. 13, "center bell", "cross-up bell 1", and "cross-up bell 2" , "Bottom bell 1", "Bottom bell 2", "Cross down bell 1", "Cross down bell 2" and "Fixed role 1" to "Fixed role 9", the small winning combination with the highest winning probability is winning. It is a "center bell" corresponding to the numbers "15", "16" and "32", and its winning probability is (2064 + 2064 + 70) / 65536 = 4162/65536.

As described above, the winning probability of the "center bell" in the RB gaming state (4206/65536) is higher than the winning probability of the "center bell" in the general gaming state and the BB general gaming state (4162/65536).

Further, in the RB game state, "RB small and medium-sized role 2" is "small V-bell 1", "small V-bell 2", "small mountain bell 1", "small mountain bell 2", "normal one-card role 1" to " It is an internal winning combination that is usually won by overlapping the "single combination 32", "top bell 1", "top bell 2", and "special combination 1" to "special combination 8".

With reference to the internal lottery table for the RB game state shown in FIG. 14, "RB small and medium-sized winning combination 2" corresponds to the winning number 2 and has an internal winning probability of 33123/655536. On the other hand, referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 12 and the internal lottery table for BB general gaming state shown in FIG. 13, "small V-bell 1", "small V-bell 2", and "small mountain bell 1" , "Koyama Bell 2", "Normal 1-card role 1"-"Normal 1-card role 32", "Top bell 1", "Top bell 2" and "Special role 1"-"Special role 8" The small winning combination with the highest winning probability corresponds to "small V-bell 1" or "small V-bell 2" corresponding to winning numbers "23" to "26", or corresponding to winning numbers "27" to "30". It is "Koyama Bell 1" or "Koyama Bell 2", and each winning probability is (4125 × 4) / 65536 = 16500/65536.

As described above, the winning probability (33123/65536) of "Koyama Bell 1" or "Koyama Bell 2" in the RB game state is that of "Koyama Bell 1" or "Koyama Bell 2" in the general game state and the BB general game state. It is higher than the winning probability (16500/65536).

Therefore, as described above, in the RB gaming state, the internal winning combination is such that the small winning combination is won in the gaming state in which the RB is not operating, that is, the winning probability is higher than the winning probability in the general gaming state and the BB general gaming state. Is determined.

<Internal winning combination decision table for bonus>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16, data for identifying the internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

In addition, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the data of the internal winning combination is omitted with respect to the bonus data pointer, and the name (content) of the winning combination is used. , The name of the internal winning combination (remarks) is associated with it.

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "0" is associated with "loss". Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "1" is associated with an internal winning combination "BB" in which the operating combination of "BB" is allowed to win a prize. Similarly, the bonus data pointer "2" is associated with an internal winning combination called "RB" in which the operating combination of "RB" is allowed to win a prize.

<Relationship between the data pointer and the winning combination with respect to the stop operation order>
The main CPU 31 includes a symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, an internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 12 to 13, an internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay shown in FIG. 15, and a bonus shown in FIG. The winning combination is determined as shown in FIG. 17 according to the internal winning combination determination table and the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

For example, when the winning numbers are "2" to "5", one of "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60" wins depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. .. When any of "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60" wins, the AT is started if the AT is not started, and if the AT is started, the number of games played in the AT (hereinafter) , "Number of AT navigation games") is added. That is, when "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60" win a prize, it means that a specific condition for starting AT is satisfied.

When the winning number is "6", any one of "Cross-up Lip 1" to "Cross-Up Lip 4" wins regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When the winning number is "6", the freeze lottery described later is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, the AT is started if the AT is not started, and the AT is started if the AT is started. The number of navigation games for is added. That is, in the case of winning by freeze lottery, a specific condition for starting AT is satisfied.

Similarly, when the winning numbers are "7" to "9", any one of "Special Lip 1" to "Special Lip 4", "Center", regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Any one of "Rip 1" to "Center Lip 32" and one of "Special Lip 5" to "Special Lip 6" will win a prize. When the winning numbers are "7" to "9", a freeze lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, if the AT is not started, the AT is started, and if the AT is started, the AT is started. , The number of AT navigation games is added.

When the winning numbers are "12" to "14", any of "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60" wins regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. To do. If any of "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60" wins, the AT will start if the AT has not started, and if the AT has started, the number of navigation games for AT will increase. Will be added.

When the winning numbers are "15" to "16", the "center bell", in which 15 medals are paid out, wins a prize depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When the winning numbers are "17" to "30", "Cross-up bell 1" or "Cross-up bell 2" where 15 medals are paid out depends on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Win a prize.

Similarly, when the winning numbers are "17" to "30", the winning combination in which 15 medals are paid out wins depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. In addition, when the winning numbers are "15" to "30", one medal is paid out depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Either one of the "combines 32" wins, or the missed eyes that missed "normal 1-card combination 1" to "normal 1-card combination 32" are displayed along the effective line.

When the winning number is "31", "Top Bell 1" or "Top Bell 2" wins regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. When the winning number is "32", the "center bell" wins the prize regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

In addition, when the winning number is "33", whether "special role 1" or "special role 2" in which one medal is paid out wins regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , "Special role 1" and "Special role 2" are missed and are displayed along the effective line. When the winning numbers are "31" to "33", the freeze lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, the AT is started if the AT is not started, and if the AT is started, the AT is started. , The number of AT navigation games is added.

Further, when the winning number is "34", any one of "special combination 3" to "special combination 8" wins a prize regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Further, when the winning number is "35", any one of "fixed combination 1" to "special combination 9" wins a prize regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. When the winning number is "34" or "35", there is a 100% chance of winning by freeze lottery, if AT is not started, AT is started, and if AT is started, AT navigation The number of games is added.

Although not shown, if the winning number is "36" in the general game state, "BB" will win if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be pulled in, and the pulling will be done. If it is not possible, "BB" will be non-winning and will be carried over.

In the BB general game state, when the winning number is "36", "RB" wins if the 3L, 3C, and 3R can be pulled in, and "RB" is not if the winning number is not possible. It will be a prize and will be carried over.

Further, in the RB game state, when the winning number is "1", the winning combination other than the "fixed combination" is preferentially drawn regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Further, in the RB game state, when the winning number is "2", the "small V bell" and the "small mountain bell" are preferentially drawn regardless of the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. ..

[Configuration of storage area allocated to main RAM]
18 to 24 show various storage areas allocated to the main RAM 33.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 18 is composed of 30 storage areas of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 30. In the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 30, in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, data (bits) corresponding to the combination associated with the internal winning combination are set to 1, and other data are set to 1. It is reset to 0.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 19 is composed of 30 storage areas of display combination storage areas 1 to 30. The display combination storage area represents a combination of symbols that can be displayed along the effective line each time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. That is, the display combination storage area represents a winning combination after all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the combination displayed along the effective line after all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

<Design code storage area>
The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 20 is composed of 30 storage areas of symbol code storage areas 1 to 30. In the symbol code storage area, the data that can be displayed along the effective line is set to 1, and the combination cannot be displayed along the effective line according to the stop positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The corresponding data is reset to 0.

<Mochikoshi storage area>
The carry-over combination storage area shown in FIG. 21 stores data related to the carry-over combination. For example, when the main game state is in the BB carry-over state, bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area is set to "1", and when the RB carry-over state is set, bit 1 of the carry-over combination storage area is set to "1". When each bonus of BB or RB is activated, the corresponding bit is reset to "0".

<Game status flag storage area>
The game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 22 stores data related to the main game state and the RT game state. For example, when the main game state is changed to the BB game state, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1", and when the main game state is changed to the RB game state, the game state flag storage area is set. Bit 1 is set to "1".

Further, when the RT game state is changed to the RT1 game state, bit 2 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1", and when the RT game state is changed to the RT0 game state, the game state flag storage area is set. Bit 2 is reset to "0".

In the following description, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is also referred to as "BB game state flag", bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is also referred to as "RB game state flag", and bits of the game state flag storage area. 2 is also referred to as "RT1 game status flag".

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 23 stores the states of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Bit 0 corresponds to the stop button 7L, and when the stop button 7L is operated, "1" is stored in bit 0.

Similarly, the bit 1 corresponds to the stop button 7C, and when the stop button 7C is operated, "1" is stored in the bit 1. Further, the bit 2 corresponds to the stop button 7R, and when the stop button 7R is operated, "1" is stored in the bit 2.

The bit 4 corresponds to the stop button 7L, and when the stop button 7L is valid, "1" is stored in the bit 4. The bit 5 corresponds to the stop button 7C, and when the stop button 7C is valid, "1" is stored in the bit 5. Further, the bit 6 corresponds to the stop button 7R, and when the stop button 7R is valid, "1" is stored in the bit 6.

In the present embodiment, the effective stop button refers to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and capable of detecting the stop operation by the main CPU 31.

<Press order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 24 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order "left → middle → right", and when the pressing order is "left → middle → right", "1" is stored in bit 0, and the other bits are set to "0". It will be reset.

Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the pressing order of "left → right → middle", bit 2 corresponds to the pressing order of "middle → left → right", and bit 3 corresponds to the pressing order of "middle → right → left". The bit 4 corresponds to the pressing order of "right-> left-> middle", and the bit 5 corresponds to the pressing order of "right-> middle-> left".

[Main control processing]
The main CPU 31 of the main control board 71 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 34.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below starts when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 31 executes the power-on processing shown in FIG. 26 (S10). In this power-on processing, it is determined whether the backup is normal, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and the initialization processing is executed according to the determination result.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, and the like of the main RAM 33 are cleared.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 27 (S12). In this medal reception / start check process, a process of detecting a medal inserted by a player and a process of detecting a start operation are executed.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S13). Here, the random number value is a value used for the internal lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 28 (S14). The main CPU 31 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the freeze lottery process shown in FIG. 29 (S15). In this freeze lottery process, a freeze lottery is performed in which whether or not to perform a freeze that takes a longer reel operating time than usual is drawn.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop initial setting process (S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, each initial information regarding the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 33 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

Next, the main CPU 31 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S17). The start command data represents, for example, the type of the game status flag, the value of the bonus end number counter, the type of freeze described later, the type of the internal winning combination, the value of the timer for production, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (the start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Wait until you do, and the waiting time is exhausted. The predetermined time in this wait process, that is, the wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the freeze execution process (S19). In this freeze execution process, in the freeze lottery process in S15, when the freeze is performed, the freeze is executed.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S20). Along with this reel rotation start process, "01110000" is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 23). Further, the reel rotation start process is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. 32. This interrupt process is a process executed at a fixed cycle (1.1172 ms).

By this interrupt process, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. After that, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by this interrupt processing, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is accelerated until the constant speed is reached.

Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R reaches a constant speed, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R is controlled by this interrupt process so that the reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate at a constant speed. Be maintained.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 ( S21). The reel rotation start command data indicates, for example, that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been started.

By receiving the reel rotation start command data, the sub-control board 72 can recognize the reel rotation start, and can determine the timing and the like for executing various effects.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop control process (S22). By this reel stop control process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is performed. Here, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. This reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces, the planned stop position, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the winning search process (S23). In this winning search process, after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the winning line 8 is collated with the symbol combination table, and the symbol combination displayed on the winning line 8 is identified. To.

Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 20) is collated with the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11), and the collation result is the display combination storage area (see FIG. 19). See).

More specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is copied as it is to the display combination storage area. At that time, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the number of payouts is obtained. By this winning search process, the combination of the symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is specified because all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a medal payout process of paying out the number of medals according to the displayed symbol combination based on the result of the winning search process (S24). Along with this medal payout process, the hopper drive circuit 41 is controlled and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number counter.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated winning operation command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S25). .. The winning operation command data represents, for example, the type of display combination, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the bonus end check process shown in FIG. 30 (S26). By this bonus end check process, the process of terminating the operation of the BB is executed when the BB end condition is satisfied.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 31 (S27). By this bonus operation check process, the process of operating the BB or RB is executed based on the combination of the symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The main CPU 31 executes the process of step S27 and then executes the process of step S11.

<Processing when power is turned on>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a power-on processing executed in step S10 of the main control processing shown in FIG. 25.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S30). In this determination process, whether or not the backup is normal is determined by error detection using the checksum value.

For example, the main CPU 31 stores the set value of the pachi-slot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value and the like as backup data in the main RAM 33 when the power is turned off, and the determination process (S30) when the power is turned on. In, the set value and the like and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 33 are read out.

Then, the main CPU 31 compares the checksum calculated from the read set value and the like with the backed up checksum, and if the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the backed up setting values and the like in the main RAM 33 (S31). As a result, if the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set in the main RAM 33.

After executing the process of step S31, or when it is determined in step S30 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 has the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 60 of the pachislot machine 1 turned on. Whether or not it is determined (S32). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the initialization process at the time of setting change (S33).

In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area of the main RAM 33 are cleared, and the set value is cleared.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S34). .. The initialization command data represents, for example, whether or not the set value has been changed, the set value, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the set value change process (S35). In this set value change process, a set value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of a reset switch (not shown), and is selected when the start lever 6 to be operated subsequently is operated. The set value is fixed.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the ON state (S36), and repeatedly executes the process of step S36 until a determination result in which the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained.

Here, the main CPU 31 generates and generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72 when a determination result that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained (NO). The initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S37), and the power-on processing is completed.

In step S32, when it is determined that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S38). Here, if it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 executes power-on error processing (S39).

In the power-on error processing, the main CPU 31 displays that the backup is not normal by displaying an error or the like. In the state of an error (backup error) in which the backup is not normal, the main CPU 31 does not release the error state by operating the stop release switch or the reset switch, and the setting is newly changed. Only in case is the error state cleared.

If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 restores the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 to the state before the power was cut off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 33. (S40), the process at power-on is terminated.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG. 25.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic closing request (S50). If a player wins a replay role in the previous unit game, a medal is automatically inserted in this unit game. That is, in the determination process of step S50, it may be determined whether or not the replay combination has been won in the previous unit game.

In step S50, when it is determined that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 31 executes an automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S51). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter and clears the automatic closing counter.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. The transmission process is executed (S52). Here, the medal insertion command data represents, for example, the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the insertion number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the like.

In step S50, if it is determined that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), the main CPU 31 permits the acceptance of medals (S53). For example, the main CPU 31 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to form a path so that medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 pass through the selector.

If the main CPU 31 determines in step S50 that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the acceptance of medals has been prohibited since the previous unit game, so that the process related to the acceptance of medals Does not run.

After the process of step S52 or S53 is executed, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets in the main RAM 33 according to the gaming state (S54). In the present embodiment, 3 is set as the maximum value of the number of input sheets in any of the gaming states.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (S55). Here, if it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a medal insertion check process for checking the number of inserted medals (S56). In this medal insertion check process, the value of the insertion number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. The transmission process is executed (S57).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal can be inserted or credited (S58). In the present embodiment, the condition is satisfied on the condition that the number of inserted cards is 3 and the credit is 50, or the automatic insertion process of step S51 is executed. Sometimes it is determined that medals cannot be inserted or credited, and when the conditions are not met, it is determined that medals can be inserted or credited.

If it is determined in step S58 that the medal cannot be inserted or credited (NO), the main CPU 31 prohibits the acceptance of the medal (S59). For example, the main CPU 31 forms a path through which medals inserted into the medal insertion port 22 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 15 without driving the solenoid of the selector.

In step S55, when it is determined that the acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), in step S58, when it is determined that medals can be inserted or credited (YES), or after the process of step S59 is executed. , The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number of medals that can start the game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is 3, which is the maximum value (S60).

Here, if it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S55. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is ON (S61).

Here, if it is determined that the start switch 6S is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S55. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 6S is on (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits the acceptance of medals (S62) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG. 25.

First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state in the main RAM 33 (S70). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets any of the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 in the main RAM 33 according to the gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (S71). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to a predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S70, acquires one lottery value associated with each winning number of the corresponding set value, and draws the lottery value from the random number value. Is subtracted (S72). That is, the main CPU 31 collates the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result in the process of step S72 is less than 0 (S73). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 updates the random number value and the winning number (S74).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers of the internal lottery table used have been checked (S75), and if it determines that all the winning numbers have not been checked (NO). , The process of step S72 is executed.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that all the winning numbers have been checked (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (S76). In the present embodiment, the subtraction result of the internal lottery table for the general game state and the internal lottery table for the BB general game state does not always become 0 or more when the main CPU 31 finishes checking all the winning numbers. Since it is set, step S76 is not executed except when the main game state is the RB game state.

In step S73, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is less than 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table set in the main RAM 33 and starts from the winning number to the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The value and the value of the bonus data pointer are acquired (S77).

After executing the process of step S76 or S77, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 15), and based on the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the internal winning combination (S78).

In the processing of step S78, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and 30 bytes indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the processing of step S76 or S77. The data value of is determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the data of the internal winning combination acquired in step S78 in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 18) (S79). In the process of step S79, a 30-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S78 is stored in the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 30.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 21) is 0 (S80). When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 16) and internally based on the value of the bonus data pointer. Acquire the winning role (S81).

In the process of step S81, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and a 30-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S76 or S77 is determined. To.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S81 in the carrying-over combination storage area (see FIG. 21) (S82). In the process of step S82, when "BB" is acquired as the internal winning combination in step S81, the bit 0 corresponding to the "BB" of the carry-over storage area is set to "1", and the internal winning combination is "RB". Is acquired, the bit 0 corresponding to the "RB" of the carry-over storage area is set to "1".

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 21) is 0 (S83). In this determination process, it is determined in step S82 whether or not the bit 0 corresponding to the "BB" of the carry-over storage area or the bit 1 corresponding to the "RB" is set to "1".

If it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is "BB" (S84). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is "BB" (YES), the main CPU 31 changes the RT gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S85). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 game status flag to "1".

When it is determined in step S80 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is not 0 (NO), when it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is 0 (YES), the internal winning combination is "BB" in step S84. (NO) or after executing the process of step S85, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storage area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (S86). ..

<Freeze lottery processing>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a freeze lottery process executed in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG. 25.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (S90). Specifically, the main CPU 31 confirms that "1" is set in the RT1 game state flag.

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a freeze lottery based on the internal winning combination (S91). In the present embodiment, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer corresponding to the internal winning combination is any one of "6" to "9" and "31" to "36", each has a predetermined probability. The lottery is performed, and in other cases, it is determined by, for example, a freeze winning table (not shown) so as not to win in the freeze lottery.

In the present embodiment, when the small win / replay data pointer is "6" to "9", the winning probability in the freeze lottery is 1/256, and the small win / replay data pointer is "31". In this case, the winning probability in the freeze lottery is 1/16, and when the small win / replay data pointer is "32", the winning probability in the freeze lottery is 1/4, and the small win / replay data pointer is In the case of "33", the winning probability in the freeze lottery is halved. In addition, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "34" or "35", the winning probability in the freeze lottery is 100%, and the freeze lottery is won.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winner has been won by the freeze lottery (S92). Here, when it is determined that the main CPU 31 has won the freeze lottery, the freeze type is drawn with a different probability for each internal winning combination, and the information indicating the winning freeze type is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. (S93).

In the present embodiment, the types of freezes are freeze 1 associated with the number of AT navigation games of 30 games, freeze 2 associated with the number of AT navigation games of 50 games, and AT of 100 games. Freeze 3 associated with the number of navigation games for, Freeze 4 associated with the number of AT navigation games for 200 games, Freeze 5 associated with the number of AT navigation games for 300 games, and 500 games. A freeze 6 associated with the number of AT navigation games is defined.

In addition, the reel operating time associated with freezing is determined stepwise so that freeze 1 is the shortest and freeze 6 is the longest, and as the winning probability of the internal winning combination increases, the reel operating time becomes a type of freeze that is shorter. The probability of winning may be relatively high, and as the probability of winning the internal winning combination increases, the probability of winning a type of freeze having a long reel operation time may be relatively high.

<Bonus end check process>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a bonus end check process executed in step S26 of the main control process shown in FIG. 25.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the BB gaming state (S280). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not "1" is set in the BB game state flag.

Here, if it is determined that the main game state is not the BB game state (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main game state is the BB game state (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter indicating the remaining number of payouts in the BB game state (S281). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0" (S282).

Here, when it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the BB end process of turning off the BB game state flag (S283).

Next, the main CPU 31 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated bonus end command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. Bonus end command transmission process. Is executed (S284). The bonus end command data indicates, for example, that the BB has ended. After that, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

If it is determined in step S282 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than "0", that is, larger (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main game state is the RB game state (). S285). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not "1" is set in the RB game state flag.

Here, if it is determined that the main game state is not the RB game state (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main game state is the RB game state (YES), the main CPU 31 counts the number of winnings in the RB game state and the number of games counters counting the number of games in the RB game state. Is subtracted (S286).

In step S286, when the winning combination is won, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the game number counter, but when the combination is not won, the winning number counter is maintained and the number of games is played. The counter is decremented by 1.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the game number counter is 0 (S287). Here, if it is determined that neither the winning number counter nor the game number counter is 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning count counter or the game count counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the RB end process of turning off the RB game status flag (S288) and checks the bonus end. End the process.

<Bonus operation check process>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a bonus operation check process executed in step S27 of the main control process shown in FIG. 25.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the BB gaming state (S290). Here, when it is determined that the main game state is the BB game state (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main game state is the RB game state (S291).

Here, if it is determined that the main game state is the RB game state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main gaming state is not the RB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB has won a prize (S292).

Here, if it is determined that the main game state has not won the RB (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main game state has won the RB (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the RB operation time process (S293). In the RB operation time processing, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB game status flag, sets the value of the winning counter to the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), and sets the value of the game number counter to the specified number of times (this). In the embodiment, it is set to 12 times). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 21) (S294), and the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

If it is determined in step S290 that the main gaming state is not the BB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the player has won the BB (S295). Here, if it is determined that the BB has won a prize (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the BB operation time process (S296). In the BB operation time processing, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB game state flag and sets the value of the bonus end number counter to a specified number (465 in the present embodiment).

Next, the RT gaming state is changed to the RT0 gaming state (S297). Specifically, the main CPU 31 resets the RT1 game state flag to "0". Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (S298).

Next, the main CPU 31 generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated bonus start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. The process is executed (S299). The bonus start command data indicates, for example, that the BB has started. After that, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

If it is determined in step S295 that the BB has not been won (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay is displayed (S300). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 10 is displayed along the effective line.

If it is determined that the replay is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the replay is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S301), and ends the bonus operation check process.

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31. This process is performed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 31 executes the input port check process shown in FIG. 33 (S321). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal transmitted to the sub-control board 72.

For example, the main CPU 31 stores input state command data representing on-edge and off-edge information of various switches including on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S and stop switch 7S in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the timer update process (S322). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes the communication data transmission process shown in FIG. 34 (S323). Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S324).

More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that the 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, the main CPU 31 controls so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped according to the stop operation.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the lamp 7SEG drive process (S325). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S326) and ends the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check process>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31.

First, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the state of the input port before the previous interrupt, that is, one interrupt, in the main RAM 33 (S331), and stores the current state of the input port in the main RAM 33 (S332).

In this way, by making it possible to compare the state of the input port one interrupt before and the state of the current input port, the main CPU 31 can confirm the state of both input ports. It is checked whether the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12 has been pressed.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 33 (S333). In the present embodiment, the on-edge means a state in which the button is held down, and the off-edge means a state in which the button is released.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates input state command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated input state command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. The transmission process is executed (S334), and the input port check process is completed.

<Communication data transmission processing>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31.

First, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the communication data transmission timer (S340). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

Here, if it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

Here, when it is determined that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 31 generates non-operation command data indicating that there is no data to be transmitted, and the generated non-operation command data. Is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S343).

If it is determined in step S342 that there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area, or after executing the process of step S343, the main CPU 31 sets, for example, 14 as an initial value in the communication data transmission timer (S344).

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub-control board 72 (S345). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transmission of communication data is completed (S346).

Here, if it is determined that the transmission of the communication data is not completed (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S345. On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission is completed (YES), the main CPU 31 updates to clear the communication data storage area (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 81 of the sub control board 72 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 35 to 42.

<Power-on process>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a power-on process of the sub CPU 81 at the time of power-on.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization process (S350). In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks for errors in the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, which is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, and a sound control task.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 36 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, the lamp control task of various lamps. It is a process of executing a process of controlling the lighting state.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 37 (S352). In the sound control task, the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R is controlled by the sub CPU 81. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task (S353) and ends the power-on process.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power-on process shown in FIG. 35.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the timer interrupt initialization process (S360). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization process of the lamp-related data (S361).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the timer interrupt wait (S362). In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds.

As a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group of command reception interrupt synchronization can be mentioned. Further, a task group for power interrupt synchronization (not shown), a task group for door monitoring unit communication synchronization (not shown), and the like can be mentioned.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 37 (S363). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the lamp control task, is executed.

In the present embodiment, the priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S363, the sound control task having the next priority after the lamp control task is executed. In step S363, among the sound control tasks shown in FIG. 37, the processes of steps S372 and S373 are executed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the lamp data analysis process (S364), executes the lamp effect execution process (S365), and executes the process of step S362.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in step S352 of the power-on process shown in FIG. 35.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process of sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (S370). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a task having the next priority in the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S371).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound data analysis process (S372), performs the sound effect execution process (S373), and executes the process of step S371.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task started in the mother task started in step S353 shown in FIG. 35.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S380) and checks the received command (S381).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S382). Here, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S381.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the received command is a legitimate command, and creates game information from the received command. The game information is stored in the sub RAM 83 (S383). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the command analysis process shown in FIG. 39 (S384), and executes the process of step S381.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process executed in step S384 of the main board communication task shown in FIG. 38.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the effect content determination process (S390) shown in FIG. 40, executes the lamp data determination process (S391), executes the sound data determination process (S392), and registers each of the determined data. Then (S393), the command analysis process is terminated.

<Direction content determination process>
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an effect content determination process executed in step S390 of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 39.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command has been received (S400). Here, if it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization command reception processing (S401), and ends the effect content determination processing. In the process at the time of receiving the initialization command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the initialization command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command has been received (S402). Here, if it is determined that the medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the medal insertion command reception processing (S403), and ends the effect content determination process. In the process at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the medal insertion command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command has been received (S404). Here, if it is determined that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the start command reception time process shown in FIG. 41 (S405), and ends the effect content determination process. In the process at the time of receiving the start command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the start command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel rotation start command has been received (S406). Here, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel rotation start command reception processing (S407), and ends the effect content determination process. In the processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel rotation start command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (S408). Here, if it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel stop command reception time process (S409) shown in FIG. 42, and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel stop command reception processing, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel stop command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning operation command has been received (S410). Here, if it is determined that the winning operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command (S411), and ends the effect content determination process. In the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the winning operation command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command has been received (S412). Here, if it is determined that the bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command (S413), and ends the effect content determination process. In the processing at the time of receiving the bonus start command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus start command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command has been received (S414). Here, if it is determined that the bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the bonus end command reception processing (S415), and ends the effect content determination process. In the processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus end command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the input state command has been received (S416). Here, if it is determined that the input state command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the input state command reception process (S417), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the input state command reception processing, for example, the main CPU 31 transmits as an input state command whether each operation unit is in the on-edge state or the off-edge state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S416 that the input state command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

<Processing when receiving start command>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a start command reception time process executed in step S405 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 40.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT flag stored in the sub RAM 83 is on (S420). Here, when it is determined that the AT flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the AT navigation data corresponding to the internal winning combination in the sub RAM 83 (S421), and 1 from the number of AT navigation games. Is reduced (S422).

If it is determined in step S420 that the AT flag is not on (NO), or after executing the process of step S422, whether or not the sub CPU 81 has won the freeze lottery in the freeze lottery process shown in FIG. Is determined (S423).

Here, if it is determined that the winner is won by the freeze lottery (YES), the sub CPU 81 adds the number of AT navigation games according to the type of freeze to the current number of AT navigation games (S424).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT flag is on (S425). Here, if it is determined that the AT flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command. On the other hand, if it is determined that the AT flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 turns on the AT flag (S426) and ends the process at the time of receiving the start command. In this way, the sub CPU 81 constitutes the effect state transition means.

If it is determined in step S423 that the freeze has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of AT navigation games is 0 (S427). Here, if it is determined that the number of AT navigation games is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of AT navigation games is 0 (NO), it is determined whether or not the AT flag is on (S428). Here, if it is determined that the AT flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the AT flag (S429) and ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the AT flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the small winning combination / replay data pointer is any of "2" to "5" (S430). ..

Here, if it is determined that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is not any of "2" to "5" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is any of "2" to "5" (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a special navigation lottery (S431).

In this special navigation lottery, the sub CPU 81 draws whether or not to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for winning any of "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60". To do.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special navigation lottery has been won (S432). Here, if it is determined that the special navigation lottery did not win (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special navigation lottery has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the special navigation flag stored in the sub RAM 83 to notify the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The special navigation data is set in the sub RAM 83 (S433), and the process at the time of receiving the start command is terminated.

In addition, in the process at the time of receiving the start command, when the main game state is the general game state and the BB is internally won, the sub CPU 81 may notify the BB of the internal winning.

By notifying the BB of the internal winning, the medals may be slightly increased by winning the BB, and by not winning the BB, the winning probability of the AT can be maintained relatively high.

Further, the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 41 shows the start command reception processing when the RT game state is the RT1 game state, and the RT game state is the RT0 game state or the main game state is In the case of the BB game state, it may be changed as appropriate.

For example, when the RT game state is the RT0 game state or the main game state is the BB game state, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process without executing any process in the start command reception process. You may.

Further, when there is a so-called "penalty push" in which the stop operation for the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3L is the first stop operation even though the AT has not started, the sub CPU 81 receives the start command. In the time processing, the start command reception processing may be terminated without executing any processing for a predetermined number of games.

<Processing when receiving a winning operation command>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a winning operation command executed in step S411 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 40.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines which of "Red 7 Lip 1" to "Red 7 Lip 60", that is, whether or not the "Red 7 Lip" has been won (S450). Here, if it is determined that the "Red 7 Lip" has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the "Red 7 Lip" has been won, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the data pointer for the small role / replay is any of "12" to "14" (S451). ..

Here, if it is determined that the small role / replay data pointer is not any of "12" to "14" (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special navigation flag is on (). S452).

Here, if it is determined that the special navigation flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special navigation flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the special navigation flag (S453).

If it is determined in step S451 that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is any of "12" to "14" (YES), or after executing the process of step S453, the sub CPU 81 uses the current AT. The number of AT navigation games according to the internal winning combination is added to the number of navigation games for AT (S454).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT flag is on (S455). Here, if it is determined that the AT flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command. On the other hand, if it is determined that the AT flag is not on (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the AT flag (S456) and ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is assumed that the small winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is won in the state where the number of medals paid out is the largest in the BB game state, the payout rate The game state shifts between the BB general gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined so that the number exceeds 1, and the RB gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined so that the payout rate does not exceed 1. It has become.

Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a BB general game when it is assumed that a small winning combination determined as an internal winning combination is won in a state where the number of payouts of the game medium is the largest in the BB gaming state. In the state, the payout can be adjusted in the increasing direction, and in the RB game state, the payout can be adjusted in the decreasing direction.

Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can easily change the ball ejection design by adjusting the ball ejection in the BB gaming state even if the game playability in the general gaming state other than the BB gaming state is diversified. be able to. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can diversify the playability in the general gaming state while facilitating the ball ejection design for conforming to the type test.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the operating combination of the BB is determined as the internal winning combination, only the operating combination of the BB is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to win the BB alone.

Therefore, since the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not have a “loss” as a result of the internal lottery in the general game state, particularly in the BB carry-over state, the BB operating role plays the BB operating role in the internally winning game. The BB cannot be activated unless a prize is won. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can adjust the ball ejection design in the BB game state without affecting the game.

The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may have a "loss" as long as the winning probability is relatively extremely low as a result of the internal lottery in the general gaming state, particularly in the BB carry-over state.

In this case, when the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the operating combination of the BB as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination that overlaps with at least one of the small winning combination and the operating combination of the replay game. It may be decided as.

Further, although the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described as taking one of two gaming states, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, as the RT gaming state, three RT gaming states have been described. Any of the above gaming states may be taken.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may take one gaming state as the RT gaming state, that is, the RT may not be provided. In this case, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment sets the winning probability of the replay combination to the winning probability of the replay combination (8973/65536) in the RT0 gaming state, and in order to prevent the expected value from decreasing, Even if the difference from the winning probability of the replay combination (14545/65536) in the RT1 gaming state, that is, (14545-8973) / 65536 = 5567/65536 is added to the winning probability of the small winning combination for which three payouts can be obtained. Good.

Further, although the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described as being played with three-slot machines, it may be possible to play at least one of one-slot and two-slot machines. In particular, in the general game state, in the game in which a number of medals different from the number of medals inserted when the operating combination of the BB is determined as the internal winning combination is inserted, the main CPU 31 has a combination of symbols according to the operating combination of the BB. It may be prohibited to stop on the effective line.

For example, when the main CPU 31 determines the operating combination of the BB as the internal winning combination by playing two cards, the combination of symbols according to the operating combination of the BB stops on the effective line in the game of three cards. May be prohibited.

With this configuration, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can facilitate the ball ejection design in the general gaming state without having to shift the RT gaming state.

In particular, in a pachi-slot machine such as the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in which the BB hardly operates and the pachi-slot machine is mainly played in the BB carry-over state, the BB is carried over in order to suppress the operation of the BB. In the state, it is almost always unnecessary to determine any combination as an internal winning combination.

That is, as a result of the internal lottery, it is possible to set a high probability of losing the winning combination. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a reduction combination in which the number of payouts is smaller than the number of inserts, such as "normally one piece combination 1", and the ball ejection design in the general game state becomes easy.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 has been described as performing the freeze in the game won by the freeze lottery, but the freeze may be performed in the next game of the game won by the freeze lottery. With this configuration, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can improve the expectation in the next game of the game that has won the winning combination of the freeze lottery.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described as "information on advantageous stop operations related to the awarding of medals" as announcing information on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. ..

However, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the stop operation timings of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R necessary for drawing in each symbol of the winning combination as "information on advantageous stop operation regarding the awarding of medals". You may want to announce information about. In this case, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may announce information representing a symbol that serves as a guideline for the stop operation timing among the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

(Appendix 1)
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (display window 4L,) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. 4C, 4R), a symbol changing means (motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the predetermined start. An internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined winning probability from a plurality of winning combinations based on the satisfaction of the conditions, and an internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels to stop each reel. Based on the stop operation detecting means (stop switch 7S) for detecting the stop operation for the purpose, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stopping operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel, and the reel stop control means. When the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31) for determining the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line (8) in the symbol display means, and the first A gaming state including one gaming state (for example, a general gaming state or a BB general gaming state) and a second gaming state (for example, an RB gaming state during BB) in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that of the first gaming state. The game state control means (main CPU 31) for controlling the above, and the internal winning combination determining means uses the first small winning combination (for example, cross-up bells 1 and 2) as the internal winning combination in the first gaming state. The determination result to be included is determined by the first probability (for example, the total value of the winning probabilities of the small winning combination / replay data pointers 17 and 18 4128/65536), and the second small winning combination (for example, bottom bells 1 and 2) is the internal winning combination. The determination result included in is determined by the second probability (for example, the total value of the winning probabilities of the small winning combination / replay data pointers 19 and 20 4128/65536), and in the second gaming state, the first small winning combination is internally won. The decision result to be included in the combination is determined with a higher probability than the first probability (for example, the winning probability of the small combination / replay data pointer 36 is 4206/65536), and the determination result including the second small combination in the internal winning combination is determined. A probability higher than the second probability (for example, the winning probability of the small winning combination / replay data pointer 36) The rate is 4206/65536), and in the second gaming state, the first small winning combination and the second small winning combination are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, so that the first small winning combination is determined in the first gaming state. The probability that a decision result that includes either the small winning combination or the second small winning combination in the internal winning combination is determined is determined by determining either the first small winning combination or the second small winning combination in the second gaming state. It has a configuration in which the decision result included in is higher than the probability of being decided.

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a payout rate of 1 when it is assumed that a small winning combination determined as an internal winning combination is won in a state where the number of payouts of the gaming medium is the largest in the bonus gaming state. The game state shifts between the first gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined so as to exceed 1 and the second gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined so that the payout rate does not exceed 1. ing.

Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention is issued in the first gaming state when it is assumed that the small winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is won in the state where the number of payouts of the gaming medium is the largest in the bonus gaming state. The balls can be adjusted in the increasing direction, and the balls can be adjusted in the decreasing direction in the second game state.

Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if the playability in the first gaming state other than the bonus gaming state is diversified, the ball ejection design can be easily changed by adjusting the ball ejection in the bonus gaming state. it can. That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention can diversify the playability in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, while facilitating the ball ejection design for conforming to the type test.

The reel stop control means has a higher ball ejection rate than the second game state when it is detected by the stop operation detection means that an advantageous stop operation has been performed in the first game state. When the stop operation detecting means detects that the advantageous stop operation has not been performed in the first game state, the symbol display is performed so that the ball ejection rate is lower than that in the second game state. The fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the means may be stopped.

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can diversify the game playability in the first gaming state depending on whether or not the advantageous stop operation is notified in the first gaming state.

Further, in a gaming machine such as the gaming machine according to the present invention, in which the bonus gaming is rarely activated and the gaming machine is mainly played in the carry-over state of the bonus gaming, the bonus gaming is suppressed by suppressing the activation of the bonus gaming. In the carry-over state of the game, it is almost always unnecessary to determine some role as the internal winning role.

That is, as a result of the internal lottery, it is possible to set a high probability of losing the winning combination. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a reducing combination in which the number of payouts is smaller than the number of inserts, and it becomes easy to design the payout in the first game state other than the bonus game state.

(Appendix 2)
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes variable display units (reel 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification information, and stops after starting variable display on the variable display unit. It is a gaming machine capable of deriving a result display and giving a game value according to the result display, and is a first gaming state (for example, a general gaming state or a BB general gaming state) and the first gaming state. A game state control means (for example, the main CPU 31) that controls a game state including a second game state (for example, an RB game state in BB) having a higher winning probability of a small winning combination, and a predetermined start condition are satisfied. Based on this, a combination determining means (main CPU 31) capable of determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations is provided, and the combination determining means has a first small combination (for example, a small V-bell 1) in the first gaming state. ) Is included in the winning combination with the first probability (for example, the total value of the winning probability of the small combination / replay data pointers 23 to 26 16500/65536), and the second small combination (for example, Koyama Bell 1) Is determined by the second probability (for example, the total value of the winning probabilities of the small winning combination / replay data pointers 27 to 30), and in the second gaming state, the first small winning combination The determination result including the second small winning combination is determined with a higher probability than the first probability (for example, the winning probability 33123/65536 of the small winning combination / replay data pointer 37), and the determination result including the second small winning combination is included in the winning combination. Is determined with a probability higher than the second probability (for example, the winning probability of the small winning combination / replay data pointer 37 33123/65536), and at least the first small winning combination and the second small winning combination in the second gaming state. The first determination result including the above can be determined, and in the first gaming state, the number of first grants (for example, 15) is smaller than that of the first small combination and the second small combination. A combination (for example, a center bell, a cross-up bell 1, 2, a bottom bell 1, 2, a cross-down bell 1, 2) and a second grant with a smaller number of game values than the first small combination and the second small combination. It is possible to determine a second determination result including a number (for example, one card) of small winning combinations (for example, usually one card combination 1 to 24) in the winning combination, and the second determination result is obtained in the first gaming state. The probability of being determined is higher than the determination result including the small winning combination of the first grant number in the winning combination in the second gaming state (for example, 16512/65536), and the second determination result is obtained in the first gaming state. When it is determined and an advantageous stop operation is performed, the small winning combination of the first grant number The display result corresponding to can be derived,
When the second determination result is determined in the first game state and the advantageous stop operation is not performed, the display result corresponding to the small winning combination of the second grant number can be derived. ..

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention is determined as a winning combination in a state in which the number of game values to be given is the largest in the second gaming state as a bonus gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state in BB). Assuming that the display result corresponding to the combination is derived, the winning combination is determined so that the payout rate exceeds 1, and the winning combination is determined so that the payout rate does not exceed 1. The game state shifts from the second game state.

Therefore, in the bonus gaming state, the gaming machine according to the present invention pays out in the first gaming state, assuming that the small winning combination determined as the winning combination is won in the state where the number of game values to be given is the largest. Can be adjusted in the increasing direction, and the payout can be adjusted in the decreasing direction in the second game state.

Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if the playability in the first gaming state other than the bonus gaming state is diversified, the ball ejection design can be easily changed by adjusting the ball ejection in the bonus gaming state. it can. That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention can diversify the playability in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, while facilitating the ball ejection design for conforming to the type test.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention can diversify the playability in the first gaming state depending on whether or not the advantageous stop operation is notified in the first gaming state.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window (design display means)
6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch (stop operation detection means)
8 Winning line (valid line, center line)
31 Main CPU (internal winning combination determination means, winning determination means, RT game state transition control means, bonus game control means)
39 Motor drive circuit (design change means, reel stop control means)
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motors (design change means, reel stop control means)
71 Main control board 72 Sub control board 81 Sub CPU (effect state transition means)

Claims (1)

A variable display unit that can display multiple symbols in a variable manner,
A betting means that can determine the value of the game value to bet based on the operation of the player,
A start operation detecting means that makes it possible to detect a game start operation when a predetermined number of game values required for a game are bet from the betting means.
A combination determining means capable of determining a winning combination based on the start operation detecting means detecting a game start operation is provided.
A gaming machine capable of deriving a display result by starting the fluctuation display on the fluctuation display unit and then stopping the fluctuation display, and giving a privilege according to the display result.
As a winning combination that can be determined by the combination determining means, a specific role that can be carried over is provided.
When the display result corresponding to the specific combination is derived, the specific game state is started, and when the game value exceeding a predetermined number specified in the specific game state is given, the specific game state is changed. Special game control means to end and
In the specific game state, the special game state transition control means for shifting to the special game state in which the probability that the small winning combination to which the game value is given is determined as the winning combination is increased is provided.
The combination determining means
In the general game state, when the small winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination is such that the payout rate exceeds 1 when it is assumed that the display result with the largest number of game values is derived. Make a decision and
In the special gaming state, the small winning combination is determined as the winning combination with a higher probability than in the general gaming state, but when the small winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the display result in which the number of added game values is the largest is derived. Even if it is assumed that it will be done, the small winning combination is decided so that the ball output rate does not exceed 1.
further,
A replaying combination is provided as a winning combination that can be determined by the combination determining means.
The combination determining means, wherein at the normal gaming state can be determined the replay role as winning combination, wherein the special gaming state wherein determining the replay role as winning combination rather name
As a winning combination that can be determined by the combination determining means, when the player performs a stop operation in an advantageous stop operation mode, the player performs a stop operation in a stop operation mode different from the advantageous stop operation mode. Equipped with a specific small role that increases the expected value of the game value to be given
A notification means capable of notifying the advantageous stop operation mode, and
A right-giving means capable of granting a right to shift to a notification gaming state in which the notification of the advantageous stop operation mode is performed by the notification means, and
With
As a winning combination that can be determined by the combination determining means, a special small role related to the addition of game value is provided.
The special small combination is a combination with a high degree of expectation that the right is granted when the winning combination is determined in the general gaming state.
When the winning combination including the special small combination is determined in the special game state, the right is not granted and the display result corresponding to the special small combination is not derived. Machine.

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