JP5798541B2 - Game 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 having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch A reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and the start lever is operated. Is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called pachislot is known.

  In such a gaming machine, it is common to provide an effect execution means for notifying a player of predetermined information, and a gaming machine including a display unit on a dot display matrix as an effect execution means for performing an effect. It has been known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a dot matrix display type game explanation display unit is provided to display explanations about the game.

JP 2000-197728 A

  Although the dot display type effect execution means is inexpensive, it only expresses a predetermined character or character with a dot pattern, and there is a problem that the expressed effect is limited to the dot pattern.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the expressed effects even if it is a dot display type effect executing means.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

A front door (4) provided with a cabinet (60) in which a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) are rotatably provided and a display window (21L, 21C, 21R) through which the reels can be visually recognized. The front panel 110 that can transmit light in part or in whole, and a plurality of the front panel 110 arranged behind the front panel and arranged in the same shape as the front panel at equal intervals A front door (4) having a dot display (100) composed of LEDs, and data storage means for storing LED data for controlling the lighting of the LEDs according to the design applied to the front panel and (sub ROM 82), on the basis of the LED data, presentation control means for performing lighting control of the LED constituting the dot display unit (the sub-control circuit 72), the internal winning combination determined An internal winning combination determining means, a plurality of stop operating means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and a stop operation means being operated by the player, Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the symbol variably displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and in response to the output of the stop command signal, Stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols within a predetermined movement range, and the front panel has a numerical display unit composed of a plurality of segments formed with openings, and a notification with a predetermined design and color. A number indicating the degree of expectation relating to the game in the numerical display unit by controlling the lighting of the LED corresponding to the numerical display unit. Together to display information, said by lighting controlling the LED corresponding to the broadcast information display unit to display the game information indicating a type of the predetermined game period broadcast information display unit and the internal winning combination, the internal winning The winning combination determining means is configured to be able to determine one of a plurality of special replay winning patterns in the MB gaming state constituting the bonus gaming state, and as the internal winning combination, a first of the plurality of reels A symbol on a predetermined reel is a first specific symbol, and a symbol on a second predetermined reel of the plurality of reels is a second specific symbol A. As the special replay, A special replay and a second special replay are provided, and the symbol positioned on the first predetermined reel among the symbol combinations constituting the first special replay, Of the symbol combinations constituting the second special replay, the symbols located on the first predetermined reel are both the first specific symbols, and the second symbol of the symbol combinations constituting the second special replay. The symbol positioned on the predetermined reel is the second specific symbol B, and the symbol positioned on the second predetermined reel among the symbol combinations constituting the first special replay is different from the second specific symbol B. In the reel which is a symbol and constitutes the second predetermined reel, the second specific symbol B exists within a predetermined number of symbols from the second specific symbol A, and the stop control means In the state, the stop command signal for stopping the display of the symbols to be variably displayed on the first predetermined reel is stopped while the change display of the symbols of the second predetermined reel is stopped within the movement range of the predetermined number of symbols. When the fixed symbol is output at a timing at which it can be stopped, the first specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the first predetermined reel, and the first special replay is selected from the first special replay and the second special replay. When only the internal winning combination is determined, a stop command signal for commanding stop of the symbol that is variably displayed on the second predetermined reel after the first specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the first predetermined reel Is output at a timing at which the second specific symbol A can be stopped and displayed, the second specific symbol A is stopped and displayed on the second predetermined reel, and the second special replay is determined as an internal winning combination. If the first predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the first predetermined reel, a stop finger for commanding stop of the symbol variably displayed on the second predetermined reel is displayed. When the signal is output at a timing at which the second specific symbol A can be stopped and displayed at a timing at which the second specific symbol B can be stopped, the second specific symbol B is displayed on the second predetermined reel. A gaming machine characterized by stopping display .

  According to this gaming machine, a front panel with a predetermined design is provided on the front of the LED of the dot display, and the front panel is used instead of the dot pattern of the dot display to control lighting of the LED according to this design. It is possible to produce according to the design given to the. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect that cannot be expressed by the dot pattern. In addition, at this time, by changing the design of the front panel and changing the LED data stored in the data storage means, it is possible to produce a completely different effect, the reusability of the gaming machine main body is rich, and the manufacturing cost It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the expressed effects even with the dot display type effect executing means.

The figure which shows a function flow. The perspective view of the external structure of a pachislot. The front view of the state which removed the protection panel of the pachislot. The figure which shows the structure of the front panel of a pachislot. The figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops. The figure which shows a rotation stop initial setting table. The figure which shows a drawing priority order table selection table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows the structural example of the stop table for left 1st stops. The figure which shows a priority order table. The figure which shows the structural example of the stop data table after the left 1st stop. The figure which shows the structural example of the stop data table for random. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows an expectation degree determination table. The figure which shows an expectation degree determination table. The figure which shows an expectation degree determination table. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which main CPU performs. The main flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. 10 is a main flowchart showing processing for setting the maximum number of inserted sheets counter. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table determination process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows drawing-in priority order storage processing. The flowchart which shows a drawing priority order table selection process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd, 3rd stop process. The flowchart which shows a line change bit check process. The flowchart which shows a line mask data change process. The flowchart which shows a control change process. The flowchart which shows winning operation search processing. The flowchart which shows a prize check and medal payout process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the presentation control task by control of sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the command analysis process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the production content determination process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process in BB by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process during special production by control of sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of input state reception by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop control in MB game state. The flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop control in MB game state. The flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop control in MB game state. The flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop control in MB game state. The figure which shows the example of the reel stop control in MB game state. The figure which shows the example of the reel stop control in MB game state. The figure which shows the example of the reel stop control in MB game state. The figure which shows the example of the reel stop control in MB game state. The figure which shows the example of the production performed by a dot indicator and a front panel. The figure which shows another structure of a front panel.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

<Main control of pachislot>
When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

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

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. However, in the MB game state, the control for stopping the rotation of the left reel 3L is performed within 75 msec from when the stop button is pressed. Is called. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the left reel 3L within 75 msec is one. That is, in the MB gaming state described later, the left reel 3L stops after moving 0 or 1 frame from when the stop button is pressed.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated using the specified time so that they are not displayed along the winning line. To stop.

  Thus, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line relates to winning. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

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

<Special pachislot control 1 (reel stop control)>
The pachi-slot 1 performs various reel stop controls based on the winning patterns of the replay 3, the replay 4, the replay 5, and the replay 6 that are determined as the internal winning combination only during the MB gaming state. Here, the winning pattern indicates a combination when the replay 3, the replay 4, the replay 5 and the replay 6 are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the replay 3 and the replay 4 are replayed. Is determined as an internal winning combination at the same time, Replay 2 and Replay 3 and Replay 5 are determined as an internal winning combination at the same time, Replay 3 and Replay 3 and Replay 6 are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations. Four winning patterns are provided: a winning pattern 3 determined as a winning combination and a winning pattern 4 (replay 2 and replay 3) simultaneously determined as an internal winning winning combination. In the following, Replay 3, Replay 4, Replay 5, and Replay 6 that are determined as an internal winning combination only during the MB gaming state are referred to as “special replay”.

  Specifically, in the reel stop control during the MB gaming state, one of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (for example, the left reel 3L) is controlled as an uncontrolled reel, and the remaining two reels are controlled. The reels (for example, the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R) are controlled as control reels. An uncontrolled reel is a reel that stops within 75 msec from the time the stop button is pressed (in this embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is 1), and the player stops regardless of the internal winning combination. It is a reel that stops according to the timing of operation. The control reel is a reel that stops within 190 msec from the time when the stop button is pressed (in this embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is 4), and the timing of the internal winning combination and the player's stop operation It is a reel that stops according to. In the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is a non-control reel, and the other reels 3C and 3R are control reels, but which reel is a non-control reel can be changed as appropriate.

  In the MB gaming state, the non-control reel is controlled to be able to stop at a specific symbol position according to the timing of the player's stop operation regardless of the special replay winning pattern, and the control reel is set to the special replay winning pattern. Then, control is performed so as to be able to stop at different symbol positions according to the timing of the player's stop operation.

  As a result, in the MB gaming state, even when the stop button is pressed at the same timing on the control reel (that is, even when the symbol position when the stop operation is performed on the control reel is the same) Stop at different symbol positions depending on the winning pattern of the replay. For example, in one winning pattern, Replay 4 wins, and in another winning pattern, a small role (Bell B12 described later) wins. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the stop control during the MB gaming state is diversified, and the interest during the MB gaming state is improved.

  Here, in the MB gaming state, one game is performed with two inserted coins, and the MB gaming state ends when medals exceeding 134 (see FIG. 9) are paid out. Further, the number of medals paid out during the MB gaming state is either 9, 14, or 15. In the pachislot 1, the total number of medals obtained by the player during the MB gaming state is varied by varying the stop control during the MB gaming state based on the special replay winning pattern as described above. Specifically, the maximum value of the total number of medals that a player can get in the MB gaming state is 129 (15 x 8 times + 14 x 1 (134) + 15 x 1--(2 inserted) × 10 games))), the minimum value is 105 (9 cards × 15 games (135 games) − (2 games inserted × 15 games played)). Thus, by changing the total number of medals that can be obtained by the player during the MB gaming state, a certain level of technical intervention is imparted to the game during the MB gaming state without causing disadvantages to beginners. can do.

<Special control 2 for pachislot (production control)>
Further, in the pachislot 1, in the series of flows described above, the output of light performed by the effect execution means (dot display 100 and front panel 110), the output of sound performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the production contents are determined, the production execution means determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started and when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it is broken. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has the 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 contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

  In particular, in the pachislot 1, various effects are performed using the dot display device 100 composed of a plurality of LEDs and the front panel 110 disposed on the front surface of the dot display device 100. Here, the front panel 110 has an arbitrary design on the player side, and is configured so that light from the LED of the dot display device 100 can be transmitted through part or all of the front panel 110. In the pachislot 1, the effect control means (sub CPU 81 described later) performs lighting control (lighting, blinking, light-off) of the dot display 100 (LED) according to a predetermined program, and illuminates the design applied to the front panel 110. By doing so, various productions are performed.

  At this time, in the pachi-slot 1, the front panel 110 arranged on the front surface of the dot display device 100 is changed, and the control data for controlling the dot display device 100 is changed without changing the housing. Different productions can be performed.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment with the protective panel removed. FIG. 4 is a front view of the inside of the cabinet of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to or given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. A reel upper display 101 is provided at the top front of the front door 2. In addition, a transparent protective panel 5 is provided substantially in the center of the front face of the front door 2, and a reel effect display 103 and a side effect display 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the protection panel.

  In addition, 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 the protective panel 5 as shown in FIG. 3. A horizontally long front panel 110 shown in FIG. 4 is disposed between the dot display 100 and the protection panel 5.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the front panel 110 is configured to be able to transmit light from the LED of the dot display 100 in part or all of the front panel 110, and the challenge display unit 111, the red 7 display unit 112, Blue 7 display unit 113, BAR display unit 113, and expectation level display unit 115 are designed. The design of the front panel 110 is given a predetermined color and is illuminated from the dot display device 100 to notify the player of predetermined information via the transparent protective panel 5.

  For example, the challenge display unit 111 notifies the player that it is a challenge period. An example of the challenge period is during the MB gaming state. As described above, in the MB gaming state, the total number of medals obtained by the player is different. Therefore, the challenge display unit 111 may be illuminated by lighting (flashing) the dot display 100 behind the challenge display unit 111 and illuminating the challenge display unit 111 during the MB gaming state. Further, when the combined combination is determined as the internal winning combination during the BB gaming state, the challenge display unit 111 may be illuminated.

  Further, the red 7 display unit 112, the blue 7 display unit 113, and the BAR display unit 113 notify, for example, the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination. Here, the pachi-slot 1 has BB1, BB2, and MB as bonuses. For example, the red 7 display unit 112 notifies that the internal winning combination is BB1, the blue 7 display unit 113 notifies that the internal winning combination is BB2, and the BAR display unit 114 indicates that the internal winning combination is MB. Inform you. Further, when the special 3 and special 4 are determined as the internal winning combination during the BB gaming state, the red 7 display unit 112 and the blue 7 display unit 113 may be illuminated.

  The expectation level display unit 115 is designed to simulate a 7-segment display formed by opening a part of the front panel 110, and only turns on (flashes) the LED at a predetermined position of the dot display 100. Then, a predetermined numerical value is displayed. In the expectation level display unit 115, for example, an expected level in which a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination is notified using the displayed numerical value.

  Note that the design of the front panel 110 shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and the design of the front panel 110 can be changed as appropriate. By changing the design of the front panel 110, it is possible to notify the player of completely different information and to perform a variety of effects. In the present embodiment, the front panel 110 disposed between the dot display 100 and the protective panel 5 is used for the production using the dot display 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is adhesiveness. An effect using the dot display 100 may be performed by applying a predetermined design to the sheet and attaching the sheet to the front surface (or the back surface) of the front panel 110.

  Returning to FIG. 3, 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 device 100 illuminates an arbitrary portion of the design applied to the front panel 110 from the back by turning on (flashing) an LED at an arbitrary portion.

  A reel illuminator 102 is provided below the dot display 100. In this 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 caused to emit light using light emitting diodes (LEDs). However, organic electroluminescence is used. An existing light emitting element can be used as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red, such as (organic EL).

  Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided. In the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, an upper right diagonal cross-up line 8a, an upper top line 8b, a middle center line 8c, a lower bottom line 8d, and a lower right diagonal cross down line 8e are displayed. . These lines 8 a to 8 e are activated by operating a bet button 11 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the cabinet 60 is provided with a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel band in which a symbol row as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols drawn on each reel band can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachi-slot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a reel lower display 105 for displaying information related to games in the pachislot 1 is provided. A pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the reel lower display 105. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, an information display 13 that mainly displays information relating to the number of medals is provided in the approximate center, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side. It is done. Inside the bet button 11 is provided a bet button LED 108 (see FIG. 5) that lights up when a medal can be inserted.

  By depressing the bet button 11, a number of medals used for a unit game (one game) are inserted, and the predetermined lines 8a to 8e are activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

The information display 13 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up in accordance with the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). The information display 13 also provides information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited within the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. A digital display (not shown) is provided for digital display to the person.
Further, the information display 13 digitally displays an error code, a set value, and the like indicating an error related to the operation of the pachislot 1 on a digital display (not shown). The information display 13 also has an LED (not shown) that lights when a replay symbol is displayed, or an LED that lights when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be operated, or when a medal can be accepted ( (Not shown) is provided.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for rotating the reel by the player's tilting operation and starting display of symbol variation in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided in a predetermined manner. It is attached so that it can tilt within an angular range.

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

  Speakers 9L and 9R that provide effects such as sound effects and sounds are provided on the left and right in front of the front door 2, and a medal payout opening 15 through which medals are paid out is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. ing. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving part 16 for storing the paid-out medals is provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 25 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been. The waist panel 25 is irradiated to a main panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The main ROM 32 has a control program (FIG. 27 and the like described later) executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 20 described later), and various control commands (commands) for the sub control circuit 72. ) Is stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 21 to 23 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through the selector 42 described above. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses 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 a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. 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 medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

(Display etc.)
Further, the microcomputer 30 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the receiving state, and an information display 13 for displaying information on the number of medals. And are connected.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, an A / A. A D converter 86 and an amplifier 87 are included.

  In response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (FIG. 46, which will be described later) stored in the sub ROM 82. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes 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, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and determining and registering production contents (production data) based on the communication contents, dot display 100, reel upper display Device 101, reel illuminator 102, reel effect indicator 103, side effect indicator 104, reel lower indicator 105, bet button LED 108, lamp control task for controlling light output by light emitting unit 330, and sound from speakers 9L and 9R Sound control tasks that control the output of

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included. In addition, the data storage area includes LED data (for example, expectation degree numerical effect data) for controlling the lighting and blinking of the dot display 100. The sub-control circuit 72 controls the dot display 100 according to the LED data, so that an 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 in accordance with the design applied to the front panel 110.

  The sub-control circuit 72 also includes a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, and a lower reel display as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The device 105, the bet button LED 108, the light emitting unit 330, and the speakers 9L and 9R are connected.

  The sub CPU 81, the DSP 84, the audio RAM 85, the A / D converter 86, and the amplifier 87 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 performs the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, the reel lower display 105, and the light emission according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect. The unit 330 is turned on and off.

  For example, the sub CPU 81 determines the backlight unit upper stage LEDs 501a, 501b, and 501c, the backlight unit middle stage LEDs 502a, 502b, and 502c, and the backlight unit lower stage LEDs 503a and 503b provided in the light emitting unit 330 in accordance with the LED data specified by the production contents. 503c, left side light emitting unit upper LED 511a, left side light emitting unit middle LED 512a, left side light emitting unit lower LED 513a, right side light emitting unit upper LED 521a, right side light emitting unit middle LED 522a, right side light emitting unit lower LED 523a, dot display 100, etc. Controls lighting, blinking and extinguishing of.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal Benefits such as paying out a game, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

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

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, when the winning operation flag is determined as one of bird, feather, watermelon, bell A1, bell A2, special 1-4, cherry A, cherry B1-B18, bell B1-B13, A payout is made. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

  In addition, when any one of Replay 1 to Replay 6 is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. When BB1, BB2, or MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the valid winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the game is a so-called “losing”. In the present embodiment, when the number of inserted medals is 1 or 2, only the center line 8c is an effective winning line, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, the cross-up is performed. The line 8a, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, and the cross down line 8e are effective winning lines.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The bonus operating time table is a table that defines a gaming state flag that is turned on when the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the MB gaming state starts, and the termination condition of each gaming state.

  The BB gaming state ends when medals exceeding a prescribed number (344 in the present embodiment) are paid out. The MB gaming state ends when medals exceeding a prescribed number (134 in the present embodiment) are paid out. The RB gaming state is when a game that reaches the specified number of times (12 times in the present embodiment) is played, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The game ends when the game state ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

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

  FIG. 10 (1) is an internal lottery table which is referred to when the number of inserted medals is 1 in the general gaming state, and FIG. 10 (2) is a case where the number of inserted medals is 2 in the general gaming state. FIG. 10 (3) is an internal lottery table that is referred to when the number of inserted medals is three in the general gaming state. FIG. 11 (4) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RB gaming state (which is synonymous with the BB gaming state), and FIG. 11 (5) is an internal lottery referred to during the MB gaming state. It is a table. During the MB gaming state, in addition to the internal winning combination (any one of the small role / replay data pointers 16 to 19) determined based on the MB lottery state internal lottery table of FIG. 11 (5). All of the small roles (bird, feather, watermelon, bell A1, bell A2, special 1-4, cherry A, cherry B1-B18, bell B1-B13) from which medals are paid out are determined as internal winning combinations. (See S79 in FIG. 30 described later).

  In the present embodiment, the random number for lottery 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 result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

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

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. The internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit, like the winning action flag (display combination). When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  (1) in FIG. 12 is a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table that defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination relating to the replay operation. (2) of FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Table used to stop reels 3L, 3C, 3R]
A table used to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
With reference to FIG. 13, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table used when the main CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described.

  The rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer and the number of inserted coins. The spinning stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer may be different depending on the value of the bonus data pointer. The rotation stop number is a number that the main CPU 31 refers to when selecting a pull-in priority order table and a stop table, which will be described later.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
Referring to FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a symbol that can be displayed (the symbol corresponding to the symbol determined as the internal winning symbol) among symbols allocated to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For each symbol position “0” to “20”, the number of the drawing priority table for determining the drawing priority table according to the order of the stop operation, Information for selecting a stop table for stopping rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R when one stop operation is performed (left first stop table number for stop, left first stop data table after first stop) Number, random stop data table number, random change status), and rotating cylinder stop number. Note that with the number for turning stop corresponding to the data pointer for which different stop control is performed depending on the stop operation order, a pull-in priority table selection table number is defined, and the data pointer does not change regardless of the stop operation order. The retracting priority order table number is defined in the number for turning stop corresponding to.
Characteristic stop control (reel stop control in MB) in the present embodiment is basically performed based on information defined in the pull-in priority table selection table and the pull-in priority table.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
With reference to FIG. 15, a drawing priority table selection table that determines a drawing priority table according to the order of stop operations will be described.

  The pull-in priority table selection table defines the pull-in priority table number information in association with the stop operation type indicating the stop operation order for each pull-in priority table selection table number. For example, in the pull-in priority table selection table number “PLVLSEL01”, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB05” is associated, and the first stop operation is “medium”. In some cases, the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB00” is associated. In the pull-in priority table selection table number “PLVLSEL01”, when the first stop operation is “left” and the second stop operation is “medium” during the second stop operation (“left → middle” in the figure). When the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB00” is associated, the first stop operation is “middle” and the second stop operation is “left” during the second stop operation (“middle → left” in the figure). The pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB05” is associated.

[Pull-in priority table]
With reference to FIG. 16, the drawing priority table will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the drawing priority order table may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol is preferentially drawn when there are a plurality of symbols.

  The drawing priority table defines drawing data indicating the drawing priority between the symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). “Pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, bonus, and small role corresponding to the pull-in priority. “Retraction” or “retraction” basically means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3D, 3C, It means to stop the rotation of 3R.

  With reference to the drawing priority table number “PLVLTB00”, for example, it is determined that the winning operation flag “Replay 1” wins (possibly) in the first symbol position, and the second symbol position wins. When it is determined that the flag “Replay 3” wins (possibly), the first priority is given because “Replay 1” has a higher priority than “Replay 3” in the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB00”. The stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the symbol at the symbol position is drawn with priority.

[Left first stop table]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIG. The left first stop table is referred to when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation. The first left stop table defines the number of pieces of sliding piece determination for each symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. The symbol position data when the stop operation is performed is information indicating the symbol position (stop start position) of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 21L when the stop operation is performed. The sliding piece number determination data is information for determining the number of sliding pieces.

[Priority order table]
With reference to FIG. 18, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described. FIG. 18 (1) is a priority order table referred to in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and FIG. 18 (2) is a priority order table referred to in the MB gaming state.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding frames corresponding to the sliding frame number determination data and the priority order. For example, if the number of sliding pieces determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the sliding pieces corresponding to the stop data number of sliding pieces “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as the number, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
With reference to FIG. 19, the stop data table after the first left stop will be described. The stop data table after the first left stop is referred to during the second stop operation and the third stop operation after the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation. FIG. 19 (1) is a left first post-stop stop data table corresponding to the left first post-stop stop data table number “10”. FIG. 19 (2) is a left first post-stop stop data table number “10”. 11 "is a stop data table after the first left stop corresponding to" 11 ". The first stop data table after the first stop defines stop data for each symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. The stop data is information that defines a stop position at which the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops at the symbol position corresponding to the stop data “1”.

[Random stop data table]
The random stop data table will be described with reference to FIG. The random stop data table is referred to during the first stop operation to the third stop operation when a stop button other than the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation. FIG. 20 is a random stop data table corresponding to the random stop data table number “09”. The random stop data table defines stop data for each symbol position data when the stop operation is performed.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas (8 bits) provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area / display combination storage area]
FIG. 21 (1) shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 7 in which data indicating an internal winning combination is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. In FIG. 21, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area 2 to the internal winning combination storing area 6 is omitted, but information indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination storing area 2 to the internal winning combination storing area 6 is also provided. Stored. Note that the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 7 in which data indicating the winning operation flag (display combination) is stored have the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area 1 to the internal winning combination storage area 7. The illustration is omitted.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 22 (2) shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 22 (3) shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. For example, in the BB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 22 (4) shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 22 (5) shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, that is, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 23 (6) shows a symbol code storage area in which a symbol identifier is stored. The symbol code storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 31 identifies the symbols displayed along the winning line based on the values stored in the symbol code storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 23 (7) shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area stores priority drawing data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning lines. It is data indicating whether or not

[Data table provided in sub-ROM]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Expectation determination table]
With reference to FIGS. 24 to 26, an expectation level determination table that is referred to when a special effect is being performed will be described. The special effect is an effect that continues during a plurality of games (for example, between two games). As an example, a predetermined fanfare sound is generated in the first game and the challenge of the front panel 110 is performed. The display unit 111 is turned on, the expectation display unit 115 is variably displayed while the challenge display unit 111 of the front panel 110 is turned on in the second game, and the degree of expectation that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination is notified. Production. The expectation level determination table is referred to in order to determine the expectation level (numerical value) to be displayed on the expectation level display unit 115 in the second game.

  FIG. 24 is an expectation level determination table 1 that is referred to when a bonus (either BB1, 2 or MB) is determined as an internal winning combination and the bonus winning flag is on. FIG. 25 is an expectation level determination table 2 that is referred to when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and the bonus winning completion flag is OFF, and FIG. 26 shows a bonus as an internal winning combination. It is the expectation degree determination table 3 referred to when not determined. The bonus winning flag is updated to ON when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination at the start of the special effect. Therefore, the expectation level determination table 1 and the expectation level determination table 2 basically refer to the expectation level determination table 1, and the expectation level determination table 2 does not determine the bonus as an internal winning combination at the start of the special effect. However, it is referred to when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the second game of the special effect.

  The expectation level determination table includes lottery value information regarding expected frequency effect data for each internal winning combination (data pointer for small role / replay), winning bonus type, and special effect flag. The expectation degree effect data is information that defines the expectation degree (numerical value) displayed on the expectation degree display unit 115 of the front panel 110. The special effect flag is “2” when “wings” are included as an internal winning combination at the start of the special effect, and “1” when “wings” are not included.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 27, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the expected display combination storing area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 30 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S264 in FIG. 45) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game time management timer is 0 (step S8). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 waits for digestion of the waiting time (step S9), and proceeds to step S10. In step S10, the main CPU 31 sets an initial value in the game time management timer. That is, Steps S8 to S10 are so-called wait processing.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Next, the main CPU 31 stores reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S12). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning operation search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the medal payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning check / medal payout process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S15.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S17). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S18). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied.

  After step S18 or when the determination in step S17 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 44, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied. When the condition for replaying is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets “3” to an automatic insertion counter described later. Store.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 28, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S32), and then performs a process of step S35. On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S33, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S <b> 35, the main CPU 31 performs an insertion number counter maximum value setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29. In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the inserted number counter according to the gaming state. In pachi-slot 1, the maximum value of the inserted number counter is “3” in the general gaming state, “2” in the MB gaming state, and “1” in the BB gaming state.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected (step S36). For example, the main CPU 31 checks and determines the input from the medal sensor 42S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S41.

  In step S37, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum value. At this time, if the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S40), and then performs the process of step S41. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S38.

  In step S38, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S39). The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect triggered by the input operation. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S41.

  In step S41, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S. In this process, the main CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the value of the insertion number counter based on the value of the insertion number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum value of the insertion number counter. Update the value. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S42.

  In step S42, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “0”. At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S36, and when it is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43.

  In step S43, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the general gaming state is set (step S44). At this time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45 when it is in the general gaming state, and subsequently performs the process of step S36 when it is not in the general gaming state.

  In step S45, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S46). That is, in the pachislot 1, one game can be started only with two throws in the MB gaming state and one throwing number in the BB gaming state, whereas in the general gaming state, the throwing number is 1-3. The game can be started once in the range.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores a value corresponding to the inserted number counter in the valid line counter (step S47), and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. For example, in the pachislot 1, when the number of inserted sheets is one or two, only the center line is enabled, and when the number of inserted sheets is three, in addition to the center line, the top line, the bottom line, the cross Enable down line and cross up line.

[Insertion number counter maximum value setting process]
With reference to FIG. 29, the insertion number counter maximum value setting process in which the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the insertion number counter according to the gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the MB gaming state (that is, bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 22 (3)) is “1”) (step S52). . At this time, in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the maximum value of the inserted number counter to “2” (step S53), and ends the inserted number counter maximum value setting process.

  On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state (that is, bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area is “1”) (step S54). . At this time, if it is in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the maximum value of the inserted number counter to “1” (step S55), and ends the inserted number counter maximum value setting process, while the BB gaming state. If not, the main CPU 31 ends the inserted sheet counter maximum value setting process.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 30, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number for lottery and the gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S61). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S62). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and the number of inserted games.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number for lottery stored in the random value storage area and sets it as random number data (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S64). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S65).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S66). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S65 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S71), and then performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S67.

  In step S67, the main CPU 31 updates the random number data (updates the value after subtraction in step S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S68). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S69). At this time, when the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer, and sets “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S70). Subsequently, the process of step S72 is performed. On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S64.

  In step S72, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in a corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S73).

  In step S74, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S75, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S76.

  In step S75, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (step S76).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area, and stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area 7 and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storage area 7 (step S77). ).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state is set (step S78). At this time, in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines that the bits 6 and 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 1, all the bits of the internal winning combination storing areas 2 to 5, and the bits of the internal winning combination storing area 6 are stored. 0 to bit 6 are turned on (1) (step S79), and the internal lottery process is terminated. That is, in the MB gaming state, in addition to the internal winning combination (any one of the small combination / replay data pointers 16 to 19) determined based on the MB gaming state internal lottery table, medals are paid out. All of the small roles are determined as internal winning roles. If it is not in the MB gaming state in step S78, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

[Internal lottery table decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 31, the internal lottery table determination process showing the procedure of the process for determining the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state and the number of inserted games will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (step S81). At this time, when in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 sets the internal lottery table for RB gaming state (FIG. 11 (4)) and sets “5” as the number of lotteries (step S82). Complete the decision process.

  On the other hand, when not in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S83). At this time, when in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 sets the MB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 11 (5)) and sets “4” as the number of lotteries (step S84). Complete the decision process.

  On the other hand, when not in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is “1” (step S85). At this time, when the value of the inserted number counter is “1”, the main CPU 31 sets the general gaming state internal lottery table (inserted number: 1) (FIG. 10 (1)) and sets the number of lotteries as “5”. To complete the internal lottery table determination process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not “1”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “2” (step S87). At this time, when the value of the inserted number counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table for general gaming state (inserted number: 2) (FIG. 10 (2)), and the number of lotteries is “5”. To complete the internal lottery table determination process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the inserted number counter is not “2”, the main CPU 31 sets the general gaming state internal lottery table (inserted number: 3) (FIG. 10 (3)) and sets “25” as the number of lotteries. Set and complete the internal lottery table determination process.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initial setting process, the type of the stop table used in the first stop operation is determined.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and obtains a turning cylinder stop number based on an internal winning combination or the like (step S91). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the turn washing stop number washing table, and selects the turn turning stop number that corresponds one-to-one with the value of the small role / replay data pointer. If the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, a different number for stopping the spinning may be selected, or a different number for stopping the spinning may be selected for each type of bonus. .

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table, and acquires the drawing priority table number or the drawing priority table selection table number based on the spinning cylinder number (step S92). For example, the small pointer / replay data pointer “20” indicates the priority order to be referred to when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L and when the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R. Since the table numbers are different, the priority table selection table number is acquired.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains a left first stop table number for stop, which is used when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, based on the rotating cylinder stop number (step S93). Next, the main CPU 31 determines the first left stop which is the stop data table number used at the second and third stops when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L based on the number for rotating the cylinder stop. The post stop data table number is acquired (step S94).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a control change is necessary based on the stop position in the case where the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, based on the rotation stop number. After 1 stop, a change data search number is acquired (step S95). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop data table number indicating a stop data table used when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L based on the rotating cylinder stop number (step S96). ).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains a random change status number for selecting a line status when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L based on the rotating cylinder stop number (step S97). . Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol code storage areas (step S98). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S99), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 33, the pull-in priority storage process will be described. In the drawing priority order storing process, the winning combination with the highest priority is determined among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol code storage area.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S101). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S102). In this process, one of the rotating reels (for example, the left reel) is determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S103). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (the small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the symbol position data and “21” in the symbol check count (step S104). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the symbol codes corresponding to the number of winning lines corresponding to the effective line counter set in step S47 of FIG. 28 in the symbol code storage area for the current symbol position data of the search target reel (step S105). ).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area from the symbol codes stored in all the symbol code storing areas (step S106). That is, the bit of the combination (design combination) that can be displayed is turned on from the design code stored in the entire design code storage area. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (step S107). This process is based on whether the stored symbol code is an internal winning combination or a displayable combination, and the drawing priority data is obtained by referring to the selected drawing priority table. To do.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (step S108). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks and adds “1” to the symbol position data (step S109). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S110). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S111, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S105. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S111, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not retrieval has been performed for the number of retrievals. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S102. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 34, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process showing a procedure for selecting a pull-in priority table based on an internal winning combination and an operation stop button.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number is set (that is, whether or not a pull-in priority table number is directly set in the process of step S92 in FIG. 32) (step S121). When the pull-in priority table number is set, the main CPU 31 finishes the pull-in priority table selection process, but when the pull-in priority table number is not set (that is, the pull-in priority table selection table number is When it is set, the main CPU 31 refers to the operation stop button storage area and sets the corresponding drawing priority table number (step S122). For example, referring to FIG. 15 and FIG. 22 (5), in a state where “1” is stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area (that is, during the first stop operation), When “1” is stored (that is, when the left stop button 7L is operated), the main CPU 31 sets “PLVLTB05” as the pull-in priority table number. After the process of step S122, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 35, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S131). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S132. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S131 again.

  In step S132, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S134). Specifically, when the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, the left reel 3L is determined as the search target reel, and when the operation stop button is the middle stop button 7C, the search target reel is determined. If the operation stop button is the right stop button 7R, the right reel 3R is determined as the search target reel.

  Subsequently, in step S135, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs the number-of-sliding piece determination process described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S136), and performs the process of step S137. In step S137, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  In step S138, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data of the planned stop position (step S139), and performs symbol code storage processing (step S140).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S141), and then performs a process of step S142. In step S142, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, it is determined that it is not the third stop time, and the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 33 (step S143), and then the step The process of S141 is performed. As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, the drawing priority data is stored for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Processing is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the stop control at the third stop is finished, and the reel stop control process is finished.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 36, the slip piece number determining process in which the main CPU 31 determines the stop data slip piece number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (step S151). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”) (step S152). At this time, if it is during the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S154. On the other hand, if it is not during the first stop, the main CPU 31 performs the second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S153), and then performs the processing of step S163.

  In step S154, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S155, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S157.

  In step S155, the main CPU 31 obtains the first left stop table based on the left first stop table. Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table for the left stop, acquires the slip piece number determination data and the change status number based on the stop start position (step S156), and performs the process of step S163.

  In step S157, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop data table based on the operation stop button and the random stop data table number. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the A line status (step S158). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the line change bit to ON based on the random change status number (step S159). In this process, for example, if the random change status number is “2”, the set A line status is changed to the B line status.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S160), and subsequently performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Step S161). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table and generates slip piece number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S162).

  In step S163, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process and ends the number of sliding pieces determination process.

[Second and third stop processing]
The second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time (the value of the stop button not being operated is “1”) (step S171). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S172, and when NO, the process of step S174 is subsequently performed. In step S172, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L with reference to the pressing order storage area. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S173, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174.

  In step S173, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S174). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table, generates slip piece number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S175), and ends the second and third stop processes. .

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (step S181). If this determination is YES, the B line status is set (step S182), and the line change bit check process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the line change bit check process is terminated.

[Line mask data change processing]
The line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line status is set (step S191). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the C line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S192), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S193.

  In step S193, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the B line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S194), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data changing process.

[Control change processing]
The control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (step S201). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (step S202). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S203, and when YES is determined, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S208.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S204. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. In step S204, the main CPU 31 refers to the change data search table corresponding to the change data search number after the first left stop, and searches for the control change handling position from the planned stop position and the change status number.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a control change target position (step S205). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the stop data table number after the first left stop, acquires C line check data (step S206), and performs the process of step S207. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S207. In step S207, the main CPU 31 acquires the first stop first stop data table based on the first stop first stop data table number, and ends the control change process.

  In step S208, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S209, and when it is NO, the control change process ends. In step S209, it is determined whether or not the C line check data is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, and when NO, performs the process of step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position of the operation stop button is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the stop data table number after the first left stop, sets the C line status (step S211), and ends the control change process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

[Winning action search process]
With reference to FIG. 41, the winning action search process in which the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the payout number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol code storing area (step S221). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S222), and performs the process of step S223.

  In step S223, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the symbol code stored in the symbol code storage area, and determines whether or not they match (step S224). If they match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S225. If they do not match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S227.

  In step S225, the main CPU 31 stores a winning action flag in the display combination storing area, acquires the corresponding payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (step S226), and performs the process of step S229.

  In step S227, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the code is an end code (step S228). If the code is an end code, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S229, whereas if the code is not an end code, the process of step S223 is performed. I do.

  In step S229, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the winning action search process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol code storage area (step S230), and then performs the process of step S222.

[Winning check / medal payout processing]
The winning check / medal payout process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 obtains the type of the winning action flag stored in the display combination storing area and the value of the payout number counter (step S241). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number counter is “0” (step S242). If it is “0”, the process of step S249 is performed. The process of S243 is performed.

  In step S243, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the payout number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 corrects the value of the payout number counter to the upper limit number (step S244), and then performs the process of step S245. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S245.

  In step S245, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 next updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S246), and then performs the process of step S247. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S247.

  In step S247, the main CPU 31 performs a credit addition process. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S248). That is, the main CPU 31 adds the credit counter if the credit counter is less than the upper limit number (50), and pays out medals if the credit counter reaches the upper limit number (if it reaches). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S249), and ends the winning check / medal payout process. The display command data includes information such as the display combination and the number of payouts, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce effects according to the display combination.

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (step S251). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S252, and when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S254. In step S252, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB or processing at the end of MB according to the operating bonus, and then performs the processing of step S253. In the BB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag to OFF, and in the MB end process, performs a process of setting the MB gaming state flag to OFF. In step S253, the main CPU 31 stores bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33, and ends the bonus end check process. The command data at the end of the bonus includes information such as the type of the bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the end of the bonus.

  In step S254, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S255, and when it is NO, the bonus end check process ends. In step S255, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number counter or the possible game number counter is “0” (step S256). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs RB end time processing (step S257), and ends the bonus end check processing. In the RB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB gaming state flag to OFF. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 44, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S261). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S262, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S264. In step S262, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on. If the RB gaming state flag is on at this time, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S263). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the RB gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the possible winning number counter, and stores “8” in the possible gaming number counter. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

  In step S264, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning action flag (display combination) is BB1, 2, or MB. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs BB operation processing or MB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S265). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S266), stores the bonus start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S267), and ends the bonus operation check process. The stored bonus start command data includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process to be described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, when the winning operation flag is not BB1, 2, or MB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is any one of the replays 1 to 6 (step S268). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S267) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 45, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S271). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S272). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S273). Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S274). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S275). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process (step S276). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S277), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

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

[Power-on processing]
Referring to FIG. 46, the operation of the sub control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S281), and proceeds to step S282. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system.

  In step S282, the effect control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S283. The effect control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 47, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the dot display 100 and the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S283, the main board communication task is activated and the process is terminated. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 48, but the sub CPU 81 performs processing such as determining the production content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

[Direction control task]
With reference to FIG. 47, the effect control task will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the control data has been updated (step S291). Here, the control data is information for controlling the lighting state of the dot display 100 and the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R, and is updated in step S314 of FIG. 49 described later. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs control data output processing, that is, performs lighting control of the dot display 100 and sound output control of the speakers 9L and 9R (step S292), and ends the effect control task. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect control task.

[Main board communication task]
Referring to FIG. 48, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In step S302, the received command is checked, and the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S304, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S304, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is created and stored from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, a command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 49 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S302.

[Command analysis processing]
With reference to FIG. 49, the command analysis processing performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, lamp data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S313. In step S313, sound data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S314. In step S364, each determined data is converted into control data, and the command analysis process is terminated.

[Production content decision processing]
The effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive an initialization command (step S321). If it is during initialization command reception, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (step S322), and ends the effect content determination processing. In this process, for example, presence / absence of setting value change and effect data based on information on the setting value are set.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S323). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S324), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data based on information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter is set.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the start command (step S325). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S326), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (step S327). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S328), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data based on the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set.

  On the other hand, when the reel rotation start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S329). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process (step S330), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data based on a stop operation is set.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S331). If the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process (step S332), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data based on information on the display combination and the number of payouts is set.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S333). When it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S334), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data for starting a bonus is set.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the bonus end command (step S335). If it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S336), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data for bonus end is set.

  On the other hand, if the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is an input state command reception (step S337). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process (step S338), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, effect data based on the types of the start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player is set. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 51, a process at the time of receiving a start command performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S341). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect determination process during BB, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S342), and ends the start command reception process.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S343). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data during MB (step S344), and ends the start command reception process.

  On the other hand, if not in the MB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special effect flag 1 or the special effect flag 2 is on (step S345). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a special effect in-process described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S346), and ends the start command receiving process.

  On the other hand, when the special effect flag 1 and the special effect flag 2 are off, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect data determination process for determining effect data based on the internal winning combination, the gaming state, and the like (step S347). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determined effect data is special effect data (step S348). The special effect data is data determined with a predetermined probability when the internal winning combinations corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “7” to “10” are determined. When the special effect data is set, a fanfare sound is emitted and the challenge display unit 111 is lit. At this time, when the determination in step S348 is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S349. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

  In step S349, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes BB1, 2 or MB. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus winning flag to ON (step S350), and then performs the process of step S351. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S351.

  In step S351, it is determined whether or not “wings” are included in the internal winning combination. At this time, when “wings” are included, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect flag 2 to ON (step S352), and when “wings” are not included, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect flag 1 to ON. (Step S353). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

[Processing determination process during BB]
With reference to FIG. 52, the during-BB effect determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is special 3 + special 4 (small portion replay data pointer “12”) (step S361). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets target lamp lighting effect data (step S362), and ends the effect determination process during BB. Here, the BB gaming state ends when more than 344 medals are paid out. In addition, the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is basically either 14 or 15. Therefore, in the pachislot 1, the total number of medals obtained by the player during the BB gaming state may be different. Specifically, if the player receives a payout of 14 medals once in the BB gaming state, the total number of medals obtained by the player is 335 (15 × 22 + 14 × 1 (344)) + 15 X1-(one inserted x 24 games)) On the other hand, if the player does not receive 14 payouts during the BB game state, the total number of medals that can be obtained by the player is 322 (15 × 23 times (345 pieces) − (number of inserted pieces × 23 times of games)). The target lamp lighting effect data is effect data for informing the player of information for receiving a payout of 14 medals once. Specifically, the internal winning combination is a special 3+ during the BB game state. In the case of special 4, a notification is made to prompt a special 4 winning of 14 payouts (lights on the blue 7 display portion 113) only once, and after special 4 wins once, special 3 with 15 payouts Effect data for informing the player of winning a prize (turning on the red 7 display unit 112).

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S361 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a combined combination (small combination / replay data pointers “13” to “15”) (step S363). . If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets challenge lamp lighting effect data (step S364), and ends the effect determination process during BB. The challenge lamp lighting effect data is effect data for lighting the challenge display unit 111. Here, when the internal winning combination is a composite combination, if the stop operation is performed with the “bird” at the symbol position “19” on the left reel 3L, the symbol position “20” is displayed at the middle of the left display window 21L. “Cherry A” stops. Here, after the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, if the data pointer “14” is for the small role / replay, the “wings” along the pay line that is not valid depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. When “-wing-wing” is stopped and the data pointer for small role / replay is “15”, “bird-bird-bird” stops along a winning line that is not valid due to the timing of the player's stop operation. . On the other hand, when the small role / replay data pointer is “13”, “wing-feather-wing” and “bird-bird-bird” are not stopped. At this time, by changing the probability of determining the small role / replay data pointers “14” and “15” for each set value, “wing-feather-feather” or “bird-bird-bird” was stopped. Whether or not the set value can be estimated. The challenge lamp lighting effect data is effect data for notifying that the set value is estimated in BB.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S363 is NO, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data during BB (step S365), and ends the effect determination process during BB.

[Special effects during processing]
With reference to FIG. 52, the special effect processing performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets expectation degree display effect data (step S371). The expectation level display effect data is effect data in which the bet button 11 is lit in blue while the challenge display unit 111 is continuously lit, and the expectation level display unit 115 is variably displayed.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB1, 2 or MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S372). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S373, and when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S376.

  In step S373, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus winning flag is on. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the expectation determination table 1 and determines expectation numerical value effect data based on the type of the internal winning combination and special effect flag (step S374). Process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the expectation degree determination table 2 and determines the expectation degree numerical effect data based on the internal winning combination and the type of the special effect flag (step S375). The process of S377 is performed.

  In step S376, the sub CPU 81 refers to the expectation degree determination table 3, determines the expectation degree numerical effect data based on the type of the internal winning combination and the special effect flag, and performs the process of step S377.

  In step S377, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is replay 1 + replay 2 (small combination / replay data pointer “1”). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 terminates the special effect processing, while when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 updates the special effect flag 1 and the special effect flag 2 to OFF (step). S379), the special effect in-process is terminated.

[Process when receiving input status command]
With reference to FIG. 52, the input state command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bet button 11 is on (step S381). When this determination is YES, it is determined whether or not the expectation numerical value effect data is set (step S382). If it is set, the expectation display execution process is performed (step S383), and the input state command The process at the time of reception ends. In the expectation level display execution process, for example, the bet button 11 is turned off while the challenge display unit 111 is continuously turned on, and a numerical value based on the expected value numerical effect data is displayed on the expectation level display unit 115. When the determination in step S381 or step S382 is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the input state command reception process.

  The configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and the basic processing flow have been described above. Below, the special control of the pachi-slot 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIGS. 55-64.

[Special control 1 of pachislot 1 (reel stop control)]
The reel stop control during the MB gaming state of the pachislot 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the MB gaming state, only the center line 8c connecting the symbol stop positions in the middle of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is an effective winning line. In the reel stop control during the MB gaming state, the left reel 3L is controlled to stop within the maximum number of sliding pieces “1”, and the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R are within the maximum number of sliding pieces “4”. The stop is controlled within the range.

  55 to 58 are diagrams showing the reel stop control in the MB gaming state in the form of a flowchart, and FIG. 55 shows the rotation stop number “20” in the MB gaming state (data pointer for small role / replay). 56 is a flowchart of the reel stop control in the case of “16”), and FIG. 56 shows the reel in the case of the number “21” for turning stop in the MB gaming state (data pointer “17” for the small role / replay) It is a flowchart of stop control. FIG. 57 is a flowchart of reel stop control in the case of the spinning stop number “22” (small role / replay data pointer “18”) in the MB gaming state, and FIG. 58 shows the MB gaming state. It is a flowchart of the reel stop control in the case of the number “23” for turning the reel in the middle (data pointer “19” for the small role / replay). 55 to 58, the same number is assigned to the common reel stop control regardless of the rotation stop number. 59 to 62 show an example of reel stop control during the MB gaming state, FIG. 59 shows an example of reel stop control during the first stop operation, and FIG. 60 shows the reel stop control during the second stop operation. An example of reel stop control is shown, and FIGS. 60 and 61 show examples of reel stop control during the third stop operation.

  As described above, in the MB gaming state, various reel stop controls are performed based on the winning pattern of special replay (replay 3, replay 4, replay 5, and replay 6). The spinning stop numbers “20” to “23” shown in FIGS. 55 to 59 have different special replay winning patterns. Specifically, the rotation stop number “20” is the winning pattern 1 in which the replay 3 and the replay 4 are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination (with the replay 2), and the rotation stop number “21” is (Replay 2) Replay 3 and Replay 5 are the winning patterns 2 determined as internal winning combinations at the same time, and the rotation stop number “22” is the internal winning combination of (Replay 2) and Replay 3 and Replay 6 simultaneously. And the number “23” for stopping the rotation is the winning pattern 4 in which the replay 3 and the replay 3 are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the following, step A3-1 and step A3-2 may be collectively referred to as “step A3”, and step A6-1 and step A6-2, step A8-1 and step A8-2, and step A9-1 will be described. ˜Step A9-3 may also be collectively referred to as “Step A6”, “Step A8”, and “Step A”.

Step A1:
In order to increase the total number of medals to be paid out during the MB gaming state, it is necessary to receive 14 or 15 payouts with a large payout number in the MB gaming state. Referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 8), 14 medals or 15 medals are paid out only when special 3 or special 4 wins in the MB gaming state (inserted number “2”). The left symbol constituting the special 3 or special 4 symbol combination is the “bird” symbol (FIG. 8). Therefore, in order to receive the payout of 14 or 15 medals, it is necessary to stop the “bird” symbol at the symbol position “19” in the middle of the left display window 21L. Step A1 in FIGS. 55 to 59 determines whether or not the “bird” symbol is stopped in the middle of the left display window 21L.
Here, the pull-in priority table selection table number corresponding to the spinning stop numbers “20” to “23” is “PLVLSEL01” (FIG. 14), and in the pull-in priority table selection table “PLVLSEL01”, the first stop When the operation is the left stop button 7L, the pull-in priority table number is “PLVLTB05” (FIG. 15). In the pull-in priority table “PLVLTB05”, special 3 and special 4 are pulled with the highest priority (FIG. 16). In addition, since the stop control of the left reel 3L during the MB gaming state is performed within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces “1”, the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “18” or the symbol position “19”. For example, the “bird” symbol is drawn with the highest priority, and YES is given in step A1 (FIG. 59 (1)).
On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed at a symbol position other than the symbol position “18” or the symbol position “19”, NO is determined in step A1, and the stop control is performed according to the priority order defined by the pull-in priority table “PLVLTB05”. As a result, a small role in which nine medals are paid out wins (FIG. 59 (2)).

Step A2:
Referring to the symbol combination table, in order to realize special 3 or special 4 winning, it is necessary to stop the “red 7” symbol at symbol position “3” in the display window 21C. Step A2 in FIGS. 55 to 59 determines whether or not a stop operation has been performed aiming at the “red 7” symbol in the middle display window 21C. When this determination is YES, reel stop control like steps A3, A6, A7, and A8 is subsequently performed, but when NO, it corresponds to the stop operation type “left → middle” at the time of the second stop operation. Stop control is performed according to the priority order defined by the pull-in priority table “PLVLTB00” (FIG. 15) (FIG. 16), and the bell B11 or the replay 3 from which nine medals are paid out according to the timing of the stop operation wins.

Steps A3, A6, A7, A8:
In the second stop operation, when the player performs a stop operation aiming at the “red 7” symbol in the display window 21C in the middle, there are cases where the player can stop as intended and where the player cannot stop as intended. Here, the fact that the vehicle cannot be stopped as intended includes a case where the timing of the stop operation is early and a case where it is late. At this time, the case where the rotation can be stopped as intended is different between the number “20” to “22” for rotating the cylinder and the number “23” for rotating the cylinder.

Step A3:
The rotation stop number “23” is the special replay winning pattern 4, and only the replay 3 of the special replays is determined as the internal winning combination. On the other hand, in the winning patterns 1 to 3 corresponding to the turning cylinder stop numbers “20” to “22”, any one of the replays 4 to 6 other than the replay 3 is determined as the internal winning combination. In the MB gaming state, only the center line 8c is set as an active line, and the “bird” symbol has already stopped in the left display window 21L. Therefore, at the time of step A3, the winning combinations are any one of Replay 3 to Replay 6, Bird, Special 3, Special 4, and Bell B11 to Bell B13 (FIG. 8). The stop start position where the “red 7” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the middle display window 21C is the symbol position “20”, “0” to “3” because the middle reel 3C has the maximum number of sliding symbols “4”. It is. At this time, “Cherry A” symbols constituting Replay 4 to Replay 6 are arranged at symbol position “2” (FIG. 7). In the pull-in priority table “PLVLTB00”, higher priority is defined for Replay 4 to Replay 6 than Special 3 and Special 4. For this reason, the spinning cylinder stop numbers “20” to “22” constitute replays 4 to 6 having high priority even if the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “20” and “0” to “2”. The “Cherry A” symbol is drawn preferentially, and the “Red 7” symbols constituting Special 3 and Special 4 are not drawn. On the other hand, even if the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “20” and “0” to “3” because the replay 4 to the replay 6 are not determined as the internal winning combination in the rotating cylinder stop number “23”. , "Red 7 symbol" constituting Special 3 and Special 4 is drawn.

  Therefore, YES in step A3-1 in FIGS. 55 to 57 means that the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “3”, and YES in step A3-2 in FIG. 58 is the symbol position “20”. ”,“ 0 ”to“ 3 ”means a stop operation is performed. If “YES” in the step A3, the “red 7” symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the display window 21C (FIG. 60 (1)).

Step A6, Step A7:
On the other hand, when the answer is NO (cannot be stopped as intended) in step A3, a different symbol is stopped in the middle of the display window 21C in the middle depending on the timing of the stop operation. Specifically, when the timing of the stop operation is late (YES in step A6), the “replay” symbols constituting the bell B11 are drawn according to the priority order defined in the pull-in priority order table “PLVLTB00” (FIG. 60 (4)). ), Step A7), the bell 11 from which nine medals are finally paid out wins.

Step A6, Step A8:
On the other hand, when the timing of the stop operation is early, in the rotation stop numbers “20” to “22”, the “cherry” constituting the replay 4 to the replay 6 according to the priority order defined in the pull-in priority order table “PLVLTB00” A "is drawn (FIG. 60 (3), step A8-1), and Replay 4 to Replay 6 or Bell B12 wins according to the subsequent third stop operation. Then, in the turning stop number “23”, the “bird” symbol constituting the replay 3 is drawn in accordance with the priority order defined in the pull-in priority order table “PLVLTB00” (FIG. 60 (2), step A8-2). Finally, Replay 3 wins.

Step A4, Step A5:
If YES in step A3, “bird-red 7-rotating” is displayed along the center line 8c, and two symbols constituting Special 3, Special 4, and Bell B13 are aligned. (See FIG. 61). At this time, if the “red 7” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R (YES in step A4), Special 3 wins (FIG. 61 (1)) and 15 medals are paid out. . If the “Blue 7” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R (YES in Step A5), Special 4 is won (FIG. 61 (2)) and 14 medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the “red 7” symbol or the “blue 7” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R, the “replay” symbol stops and the bell B13 wins (FIG. 61 (3)). Nine medals are paid out.

Step A9:
On the other hand, if the “red 7” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle of the middle display window 21C because the timing of the stop operation is early (NO in step A3, NO in step A6), “bird- "Cherry A-rotating" is displayed, and two symbols constituting replays 4 to 6 and bell B12 are aligned (see FIG. 62). At this time, in the spinning stop numbers “20” to “22”, the special replay winning patterns are different, and only one of the replays 4 to 6 is determined as the internal winning combination. For this reason, in the case of the rotation stop number “20”, if the “Cherry B” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R, YES is given in Step A9-1 and Replay 4 wins (FIG. 62 ( 1)). Further, when the “BAR” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R with the number “22” for turning stop, “YES” is determined in step A9-2, and the replay 5 wins (FIG. 62 (2)). )). Further, in the case of the rotating cylinder stop number “21”, when the “wing” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R, YES is given in Step A9-3 and the replay 6 wins (FIG. 62 (3) )). On the other hand, if NO in step A9, bell B12 wins (FIG. 62 (4)) and nine medals are paid out.

  In this way, in the pachislot 1, during the MB gaming state, the “bird” symbol at the symbol position “19” is placed on the uncontrolled reel (reel 3L) according to the timing of the player's stop operation regardless of the special replay winning pattern. The reels 3C and 3R are controlled so that they can be stopped at different symbol positions according to the special replay winning pattern and the timing of the player's stop operation.

As a result, in the MB gaming state, even if the stop button is pressed at the same timing in the control reel, the game stops at different symbol positions according to the special replay winning pattern. For example, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “20” and “0” to “2” in the inner reel 3C during the second stop operation, the winning patterns 1 to 3 ( The “Cherry A” symbol stops at the rotation stop number “20” to “22”), and the “Red 7” symbol stops at the winning pattern 4 (rotation stop number “22”).
Further, for example, in the case of “bird-cherry A-rotating” (FIG. 62), the stop operation is performed at the symbol position where the “cherry B” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R. In this case, the replay 4 wins in the winning pattern 1 (rotation stop number “20”), while the bell B12 wins in the winning patterns 2 and 3. Similarly, when the “BAR” symbol is stopped at the symbol position where the “BAR” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R, the replay 5 wins in the winning pattern 2 (rotor stop number “21”), In the winning patterns 1 and 3, when the bell B12 wins and the stop operation is performed at the symbol position where the “wing” symbol can be stopped in the middle of the right display window 21R, the winning pattern 3 (the number “22” for stopping the rotation) ), While Replay 6 wins, in the winning patterns 1 and 2, Bell B12 wins.
As described above, in the pachislot 1, the stop control during the MB gaming state is diversified, and the interest during the MB gaming state is improved.

  In addition, because of the various stop controls during the MB gaming state, the total number of medals paid out to the player during the MB gaming state is different, thereby giving a certain technical intervention to the game during the MB gaming state. Can do. At this time, even a non-skilled player can receive a certain amount of medals, and even if the timing of the stop operation is not accurate (NO in step S6-2), By receiving the winnings of Replay 3 to Replay 6 in which medals are not paid out (that is, they do not contribute to the end condition of the MB gaming state), the opportunity to increase the total number of medals paid out can be received again. In the winning patterns 1 to 3 (rotation stop numbers “20” to “22”), the replay 4 to the replay 6 wins with a probability of one third of the stop operation timing for the right reel 3R. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that imparts a certain level of technical intervention to a game in the MB gaming state and does not cause a disadvantage to a beginner.

[Special control 2 for pachislot (production control)]
In the pachi-slot 1, various effects are performed using a dot display device 100 composed of a plurality of LEDs and a front panel 110 arranged in front of the dot display device 100. The effect control of the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 and 64.

  FIG. 63 (1) is a diagram showing the contents of effects performed on the front panel 110 based on the expected degree numerical effect data, and FIG. 63 (2) is controlled based on the expected numerical value effect data. It is a figure which shows the lighting / extinguishing state of LED of the dot display.

  In the pachi-slot 1, when the production data is set, the LED of the dot display device 100 is controlled to be lit so that the production using the design applied to the front panel 110 is performed. For example, in FIG. 63, “60” is displayed as the expected level on the expected level display unit 115 as a result of the lighting control of the LEDs of the dot display device 100.

  At this time, in the pachi-slot 1, it is possible to perform a completely different effect by simply changing the design of the front panel 110 arranged on the front surface of the dot display device 100. As an example of the design of the front panel, a front panel 120 and a front panel 130 are shown in FIG. 64 (1) shows the front panel 120 on which the roulette display unit 121 is designed, and FIG. 64 (2) shows the enemy character display units 131A to 131D, the missile display units 132A to 132G, and the remaining energy display. The front panel 130 is provided with a portion 133. The front panel 130 expresses an enemy character by lighting an LED provided behind any (one or more) display units among the enemy character display units 131A to 131D, and similarly, a missile display unit. A missile is expressed by turning on an LED provided behind any display unit among 132A to 132G. And the movement of an enemy character or a missile is produced by switching lighting of LED.

  According to the front panel 120, an effect using roulette can be performed that is completely different from the effect produced by the front panel 110. Further, according to the front panel 130, an effect completely different from the effect by the front panel 110, such as a shooting game-like effect, can be performed.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, various effects can be performed simply by changing the front panel arranged on the front surface of the dot display device 100 having a large number of LEDs and providing effect data according to the changed front panel. Can do. In other words, various effects can be realized without changing the housing 4 including the dot display 100 and the like. Therefore, according to the pachi-slot 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is rich in reusability of the housing 4 and can suppress the manufacturing cost.

  The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the pachislot 1 described above. For example, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the special 3 or special 4 winning is not possible in the MB gaming state (for example, NO at step A3), the replay 4 to the replay 6 other than the small role to which 9 medals are paid However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a special 3 or special 4 winning is not possible, a small combination in which 9 medals are always paid out may be awarded.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines in addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation in the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

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

Claims (1)

A cabinet in which a plurality of reels are rotatably provided;
A front door provided with a display window through which the reel can be visually recognized, and is provided with a predetermined design, partially or entirely transmitting light, and provided behind the front panel, A front door comprising a dot display composed of a plurality of LEDs arranged at equal intervals in a shape substantially the same as the shape;
Data storage means for storing LED data for performing lighting control of the LED according to the design applied to the front panel;
Based on the LED data, production control means for performing lighting control of the LED constituting the dot display,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
A stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing a stop of a symbol to be variably displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player;
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of symbols on the reel within a predetermined movement range;
With
The front panel has a numerical display unit composed of a plurality of segments formed with openings, and a notification information display unit with a predetermined design and color,
The production control means displays the numerical information indicating the degree of expectation regarding the game on the numerical display unit by lighting control of the LED corresponding to the numerical display unit, and the LED corresponding to the notification information display unit By controlling the lighting, game information indicating the predetermined game period and the type of internal winning combination is displayed on the notification information display unit ,
The internal winning combination determining means is configured to be able to determine one of a plurality of special replay winning patterns in the MB gaming state constituting the bonus gaming state,
As the internal winning combination, a symbol on a first predetermined reel of the plurality of reels is a first specific symbol, and a symbol on a second predetermined reel of the plurality of reels is a second specific symbol A. Role is provided,
As the special replay, a first special replay and a second special replay are provided,
The symbols located on the first predetermined reel among the symbol combinations constituting the first special replay and the symbols located on the first predetermined reel among the symbol combinations constituting the second special replay are both The first specific symbol;
Of the symbol combinations constituting the second special replay, the symbol located on the second predetermined reel is the second specific symbol B, and among the symbol combinations constituting the first special replay, the second predetermined reel. The symbol located at is a symbol different from the second specific symbol B,
In the reel constituting the second predetermined reel, the second specific symbol B exists within a predetermined number of symbols from the second specific symbol A,
The stop control means is in the MB gaming state,
Stop the fluctuation display of the symbol of the second predetermined reel within the movement range of the predetermined symbol number;
When a stop command signal for instructing to stop the symbol that is variably displayed on the first predetermined reel is output at a timing at which the first specific symbol can be stopped and displayed, the first specific symbol is displayed on the first predetermined reel. Stop display,
When only the first special replay of the first special replay and the second special replay is determined as an internal winning combination, after the first specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the first predetermined reel, When a stop command signal for commanding the stop of the symbol variably displayed on the second predetermined reel is output at a timing at which the second specific symbol A can be stopped and displayed, the second specific symbol on the second predetermined reel. Stop A and display
When the second special replay is determined as an internal winning combination, after the first specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the first predetermined reel, the stop of the symbol that is variably displayed on the second predetermined reel is instructed. When the stop command signal to be output is output at a timing at which the second specific symbol A can be stopped and displayed at a timing at which the second specific symbol B can be stopped, the second specific reel can receive the second specific symbol. A gaming machine characterized in that the symbol B is stopped and displayed .

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