JP6570586B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (“medal etc.”) are inserted, and a start lever is operated by a player, and a plurality of reels are detected. A start switch that requests the start of rotation of the reel and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels is detected by the player, and a signal that requests the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is output. A stop switch provided for each of the reels, a stepping motor for transmitting each driving force to each reel, and the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch. A reel control unit that controls and rotates and stops each reel, and confirms that the start lever has been operated. And a so-called pachislot that stops the reel rotation based on the lottery result ("internal winning combination") and the timing at which the stop button is detected. Known gaming machines are known.

  As such a conventional gaming machine, in the bonus game state, only a combination (no increase / decrease combination) to which the same number of medals as the number of medals required for starting the game are paid out, and a predetermined condition is set during the bonus game state. If the bonus game state is completed, it is possible to shift to a high RT gaming state where the winning probability of a replay that is a trigger for the re-playing operation is relatively high, and the internal winning small role is advantageous There is known one that performs an assist time (AT) for notifying a stop operation for winning a prize over a predetermined period (see Patent Document 1).

  With such a configuration, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 increases the net increase in the number of medals over a predetermined period of a gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) other than the bonus gaming state, so that the gaming property in the non-bonus gaming state is increased. Is diversifying. Thereby, the player's interest is attracted to the non-bonus game state, and the interest of the non-bonus game state is improved.

  On the other hand, when a gaming machine maker develops a gaming machine, it is necessary to satisfy the requirements stipulated in the laws concerning customs business and the law concerning the optimization of business (Fair Management Law). If a gaming machine with an excessively high payout rate is installed in a game store, good customs and a clean customs environment (Article 1 of the Wind Management Law) will not be maintained as a result of the player's excitement. Therefore, the game machine manufacturer needs to design the ball so that the ball payout rate converges within a predetermined range in order to conform to the wind management law.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, instead of increasing the net increase in medals in the non-bonus game state, the game payout rate becomes excessively high by setting the net increase in medals in the bonus game state to 0. We suppress this and manage the appearance rate appropriately. In this way, while improving the interest of non-bonus gaming state, it is trying to prevent the player's gambling feelings from being overwhelmed and to maintain good and clean manners .

JP 2012-170529 A

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can improve the interest of a game, making it easy to perform a ball design.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(I) betting means capable of betting game value for one unit game;
A symbol display means capable of performing variable display of symbols;
A role determining means capable of determining a winning role based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Stop command means capable of outputting a stop command signal in response to a stop operation by the player;
Based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining unit and the stop command signal output from the stop command unit, stop control unit for stopping the variable display of the symbol display unit,
The number of bet game value from the bet means, on the basis of the display results displayed stopped by the stop control means, and a providing means capable confer benefits,
The combination determining means can determine a bonus combination that can be carried over to the next unit game as a winning combination, and a first bonus combination and a second bonus combination are provided as the bonus combination,
Further, when the first bonus combination is determined as a winning combination and a specific display result corresponding to the first bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a first bonus gaming state can be generated, When a second bonus combination is determined as a winning combination, and a display result corresponding to the second bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a bonus operating means for enabling generation of a second bonus gaming state;
At least a first predetermined number of games betted with a first predetermined number of game values and a second predetermined number of games betted with a second predetermined number of game values different from the first predetermined number are possible. Yes,
In the first gaming state in which the first predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations and the stop display of the specific display result is permitted, the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The first bonus game state can be generated by the bonus actuating means, the second predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations, and the display of the specific display result is stopped. When the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the allowed second gaming state, the generation of the first bonus gaming state by the bonus operating means is not executed,
In the first bonus game state , which is shifted when the specific display result is stopped and displayed in the first game state , it is possible to bet only the game value different from the first predetermined number. The
In the second bonus game state, the first bonus combination cannot be determined as a winning combination.
A gaming machine characterized by that .
(II) a betting means capable of betting game value for one unit game;
A symbol display means capable of performing variable display of symbols;
A role determining means capable of determining a winning role based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Stop command means capable of outputting a stop command signal in response to a stop operation by the player;
Based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining unit and the stop command signal output from the stop command unit, stop control unit for stopping the variable display of the symbol display unit,
The number of bet game value from the bet means, on the basis of the display results displayed stopped by the stop control means, and a providing means capable confer benefits,
The combination determining means can determine a bonus combination that can be carried over to the next unit game as a winning combination, and a first bonus combination and a second bonus combination are provided as the bonus combination,
Further, when the first bonus combination is determined as a winning combination and a specific display result corresponding to the first bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a first bonus gaming state can be generated, When a second bonus combination is determined as a winning combination, and a display result corresponding to the second bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a bonus operating means for enabling generation of a second bonus gaming state;
At least a first predetermined number of games betted with a first predetermined number of game values and a second predetermined number of games betted with a second predetermined number of game values different from the first predetermined number are possible. Yes,
In the first gaming state in which the first predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations and the stop display of the specific display result is permitted, the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The first bonus game state can be generated by the bonus actuating means, the second predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations, and the display of the specific display result is stopped. When the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the allowed second gaming state, the generation of the first bonus gaming state by the bonus operating means is not executed,
In the first bonus gaming state , control is not performed to shift to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first bonus gaming state ,
In the second bonus game state, the first bonus combination cannot be determined as a winning combination.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(III) The gaming machine according to (I) or (II),
An informing means capable of informing a stop operation mode advantageous to a player;
Notification game control means for controlling execution of a notification game in which notification by the notification means is performed, and
The notification game control means is capable of executing the notification game in a general game state in which no bonus is activated.
It is characterized by that.

(1) Game medium input means (for example, the main CPU 93 that executes the BET button 22 and the processing of FIG. 24) capable of inputting game media for one unit game;
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and reel display window 4) capable of performing variable display and stop display of symbols;
Start command means (for example, start lever 23 and start switch 79) for outputting a start command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Triggered by the detection of the start command signal output from the start command means, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, the main CPU 93 executing the process of FIG. 25);
In response to the detection of the start command signal output from the start command means, a fluctuation control means (for example, the process in step S19 in FIG. 22 and the step S475 in FIG. 31) that displays the symbol in the symbol display means. A main CPU 93) that executes the process of
Stop command means (for example, stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R and a stop switch) for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Stop that stops and displays the symbols that have been subjected to the variation display by the variation control means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and the stop command signal output from the stop command means Control means (for example, the main CPU 93 that executes the process of FIG. 28 and the process of step S475 of FIG. 31);
A game medium providing means for providing a number of game media determined based on the number of game media input from the game medium input means and the display mode of symbols stopped and displayed by the stop control means (for example, FIG. 22). Main CPU 93) that executes the process of step S24 of FIG.
Game state transition means (for example, the main CPU 93 that executes the processes of steps S455 and S459 in FIG. 30) for shifting the game state from the general game state to the first special game state or the second special game state. ,
In the first special game state (for example, BB1 game state), it is possible to insert a first predetermined number of game media (for example, two medals) from the game medium input means for one unit game. On the other hand, the second special game state (for example, BB2 game state) is a second predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) from the game medium input means for one unit game. ) Can be thrown in,
The ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of game media thrown from the game media throwing means in the unit game performed during the first special game state (for example, BB1 game state) is A game inserted from the game medium input means in a unit game performed by inserting the first predetermined number of game media (for example, two medals) from the game medium input means during the general game state. Greater than the ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of media;
The ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of game media thrown from the game media throwing means in a unit game performed during the second special game state (for example, BB2 game state) is , A game thrown from the game medium throwing means in a unit game performed by throwing the second predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) from the game medium throwing means during the general gaming state Greater than the ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of media;
In the general gaming state, the game medium thrown from the game medium throwing means in a unit game performed by throwing the second predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) from the game medium throwing means The ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of games is the game thrown from the game media throwing means in a unit game performed during the first special game state (for example, BB1 game state). Greater than the ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of media;
When the second predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is inserted from the game medium input unit in the general game state, the game state transition unit is configured to perform the first special game state (for example, BB1). It is possible to shift the gaming state only to the first special gaming state (for example, BB1 gaming state) between the gaming state) and the second special gaming state (for example, BB2 gaming state).
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (1), a game medium in a unit game performed during the second special game state (a special game state in which a second predetermined number of game media can be inserted for one unit game). The ratio of the number of game media given by the game media giving means to the number of game media thrown from the throwing means is calculated by inserting a second predetermined number of game media from the game medium throwing means during the general gaming state. It is larger than the ratio of the number of game media given by the game media giving means to the number of game media thrown from the game medium throwing means in the unit game to be performed. That is, the payout rate in the second special game state is larger than the payout rate in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted). On the other hand, a game inserted from the game medium input means in the unit game performed in the first special game state (a special game state in which a first predetermined number of game media can be input for one unit game). The ratio of the number of game media granted by the game media grant means to the number of media is the game media in a unit game performed by inserting a second predetermined number of game media from the game media throwing means during the general game state. The ratio is smaller than the ratio of the number of game media given by the game media giving means to the number of game media thrown from the throwing means. That is, the payout rate in the first special game state is smaller than the payout rate in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted).

  According to the invention of (1), when a second predetermined number of game media are inserted in the general game state, the first special game state is selected from the first special game state and the second special game state. Only it is possible to shift the gaming state. That is, when the second predetermined number of game media is inserted in the general game state, the second special game state (a state in which the play rate is larger than when the second predetermined number of game media is inserted in the general game state) Do not move to.

  In this regard, if the second predetermined number of game media is inserted in the general game state, the play rate is higher than that in the second special game state (when the second predetermined number of game media is input in the general game state). If the game play rate in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media is inserted) is increased in order to improve the interest of the general game state, 2 The game play rate in the special game state is higher than the game play rate in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted), so that the overall game play rate increases excessively. And may not be compatible with the customs law.

  On the other hand, according to the invention of (1), when the second predetermined number of game media are input in the general game state, the second predetermined game state (the second predetermined number of game media is input in the general game state). In order to improve the interest of the general game state, the game play rate in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media is inserted) is not changed. Even if it is a case where it raises, it can suppress that the whole payout rate rises too much. Therefore, in order to keep the payout rate within a predetermined range, a payout design that conforms to the customs law (for example, the winning probability of the operating role for shifting to the special game state, the upper limit number of game media to be paid out in the special game state, In addition, it is easy to perform a design such as a winning probability and a payout number of a small role in which a game medium is paid out when winning in a general gaming state.

  Also, according to the invention of (1), when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted in the general game state, the first special game state can be shifted to the general game state. In this state, the payout rate is smaller than when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted. Therefore, even if the payout rate in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media is inserted) is slightly increased, it is possible to prevent the overall payout rate from excessively increasing. For this reason, it is possible to make the ball design in the general game state (when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted) rich in variations, and the gameability in the general game state can be diversified. Thereby, the interest of a general game state can be improved.

  According to the invention of (1), when the second predetermined number of game media is inserted in the general game state, the first predetermined game state (the second predetermined number of game media is input in the general game state). The ratio of the number of game media granted in the special game state (community ratio) out of the total number of game media given to the player Can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to design the ball without much consideration of the regulations regarding the ratio of the actors, and the ball design that conforms to the wind management law (for example, the winning probability of the operating role for shifting to the special game state, the special game state) And the design of the upper limit number of game media to be given in the game and the winning probability and the number of payouts of a small role in which the game media is paid out when winning in the general game state). In addition, since it is possible to perform flexible ball design for regulations regarding the ratio of items, it is possible to make the ball design in the general gaming state rich in variations, and various game characteristics in the general gaming state Can be Thereby, the interest of a general game state can be improved.

  Further, according to the invention of (1), the payout rate in the second special game state (special game state in which a second predetermined number of game media can be input for one unit game) It is greater than the payout rate in the gaming state (when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted), and the first special gaming state (the first predetermined number of game media can be inserted for one unit game). The payout rate in the possible special game state) is larger than the payout rate in the general game state (when the first predetermined number of game media are inserted). That is, when the general gaming state is compared with the special gaming state where the number of inserted gaming media is the same as that of the general gaming state, the payout rate in the special gaming state is higher. Profits are also secured.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
The game medium giving means is
In a unit game performed by inserting the first predetermined number of game media (for example, two medals) from the game medium input means, the symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in a predetermined display mode. In the case (for example, when BELL wins), a third predetermined number of game media (for example, two medals) are given, while the second predetermined number of game media (for example, three) are given from the game medium insertion means. In a unit game performed by inserting a medal), when a symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the predetermined display mode (for example, when BELL wins), a fourth predetermined number of game media (For example, 6 medals)
A value obtained by dividing the fourth predetermined number by the second predetermined number is greater than a value obtained by dividing the third predetermined number by the first predetermined number;
It is characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (2), when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the predetermined display mode, the ratio of the given number to the number of game media inserted is the first predetermined number of game media inserted. The unit game performed by inserting the second predetermined number of game media is larger than the unit game performed by. Accordingly, the payout rate in the general gaming state (when the second predetermined number of game media are inserted) is the first special gaming state (the first predetermined number of game media is inserted for one unit game) It is possible to carry out the ball design so as to be higher than the ball payout rate in the special gaming state where the game is possible.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of a game can be improved, making it easy to perform a ball design.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of the game state (main) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of the cabinet in the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back surface side of the front door in the pachi-slot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a figure which shows the symbol code table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states (three-sheet game) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states (two-sheet game) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for BB1 game states which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for BB2 game states which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay based on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a diagram showing a bonus internal winning combination determination table according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the internal winning combination based on one Embodiment of this invention, and the combination which a prize is accept | permitted. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an internal winning combination and the winning probability of a combination. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an internal winning combination and the winning probability of a combination. (A) is a figure showing an internal winning combination storing area concerning one embodiment of the present invention. (B) is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (C) is a figure which shows the display combination storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area | region which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the drawing priority order table selection process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control process performed at the time of power activation in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main task performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
First, a functional flow of a gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as a pachislot) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow of a pachislot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination 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 a plurality of reels (left reel, middle reel, and right reel) have been rotated, when the player presses the stop button, the reel stop control means has the internal winning combination and the stop button Control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed based on the pressed timing.

  Here, in the pachislot, basically, the control of 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 reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Stop the reel rotation so that On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination is not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot.

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

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects can be achieved by using video display performed by a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Done.

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

  When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is given 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. As a result, the player's interest is improved.

[Game state (main)]
The gaming state (main) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a transition transition of the game state (main) according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, a gaming state (main) and a gaming state (sub) are provided. The gaming state (main) is a gaming state controlled by the main control circuit. The gaming state (sub) is a gaming state controlled by the sub control circuit. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (main) among these gaming states.

  In the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, three types of gaming states are provided as a gaming state (main): a general gaming state, a first special gaming state (BB1 gaming state), and a second special gaming state (BB2 gaming state). ing.

  In the general gaming state, one unit game is performed by inserting the first predetermined number (two) or the second predetermined number (three) of game media. In the first special game state (BB1 game state), a unit game is performed once by inserting a first predetermined number (two) of game media. In the second special game state (BB2 game state), a second predetermined number (three) of game media is inserted, and one unit game is played.

  The number of inserted game media in the first special gaming state (BB1 gaming state) is set to a first predetermined number (two), and in the first special gaming state (BB1 gaming state), a second predetermined number ( It is not possible to play a unit game by inserting three (3) game media. In addition, the number of game media inserted in the second special gaming state (BB2 gaming state) is set to a second predetermined number (three), and in the second special gaming state (BB2 gaming state), the first predetermined number. It is not possible to play a unit game by inserting a number (two) of game media.

As described above, the unit games according to the present embodiment can be classified into the following (I) to (IV).
(I) Unit game played in the second special game state (BB2 game state) (number of game media inserted: 3)
(II) Unit games played in the general gaming state (number of game media inserted: 3)
(III) Unit game played in the first special game state (BB1 game state) (number of inserted game media: 2)
(IV) Unit games played in the general gaming state (number of game media inserted: 2)

  In the present embodiment, with respect to the above (I) to (IV), the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game media inserted (the payout rate) is set as follows. That is, the payout rate in the above (I) is larger than the payout rate in the above (II). The payout rate in the above (II) is larger than the payout rate in the above (III). The payout rate in (III) above is larger than the payout rate in (IV) above.

  Although details will be described later, the internal lottery tables referred to in (I) to (IV) are different (see FIGS. 13 and 14), and the first predetermined number (two) of game media are Unit games (the above (III) and (IV)) performed by being inserted, and unit games (the above (I) and (II) that are performed by inputting a second predetermined number (three) of game media) )), The number of game media to be paid out when a combination of specific symbols (combination) is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line (when BELL wins) is different (see FIG. 12). As a result, a difference occurs in the payout rate of the above (I) to (IV).

  In FIG. 2, the transition between unit games (I) to (IV) is indicated by arrows. Specifically, an arrow is bidirectionally described between (I) and (IV), between (II) and (III), and between (III) and (IV). On the other hand, between (I) and (II), an arrow is described only in one direction from (I) to (II).

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB1 (see FIG. 12) is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line (when BB1 wins) in the unit game of (II) or (IV) above, The gaming state transitions from the gaming state to the first special gaming state (BB1 gaming state). Thereby, the unit game of (III) is performed. When the number of game media paid out in the unit game (III) exceeds a predetermined number (15), the game state shifts from the first special game state (BB1 game state) to the general game state. If the first predetermined number (2) of game media is inserted in the general game state, the unit game of (IV) is performed, and the second predetermined number (3) of game media is stored in the general game state. If inserted, the unit game (II) will be performed. This is indicated by the bidirectional arrows between (II) and (III) and the bidirectional arrows between (III) and (IV).

  In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 (see FIG. 12) is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line (when BB2 wins) in the unit game of (IV) above, the second special gaming state is changed from the general gaming state. The gaming state shifts to (BB2 gaming state). As a result, the unit game (I) is performed. When the number of game media paid out in the unit game (I) exceeds a predetermined number (15), the game state shifts from the second special game state (BB2 game state) to the general game state. If the first predetermined number (two) of game media is inserted in the general game state, the unit game of (IV) is performed again, and the second predetermined number (three) of game media in the general game state. If is inserted, the unit game of the above (II) will be performed. This is indicated by the bidirectional arrow between (I) and (IV) and the unidirectional arrow from (I) to (II).

  On the other hand, in the unit game of (II), the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 (see FIG. 12) is not stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. Specifically, in the unit game of (II) above, since the probability that BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination (internal winning) is 0 (see FIG. 13 (a)), BB2 wins. Absent. Therefore, when the unit game (II) is performed, the game state does not shift from the general game state to the second special game state (BB2 game state). This means that the arrow from (II) to (I) is not described.

  The pachi-slot according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, which makes it possible to improve the interest of the general gaming state while facilitating the design of the ball so as to conform to the customs law. This will be described in more detail below.

[Pachislot structure]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The exterior body 2 of the pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be opened and closed.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 are provided above the center of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 forms the upper part of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. The liquid crystal display device 11 is arranged on the lower side of the upper panel unit 10 and executes an effect by displaying an image.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a symbol display area 4 and various devices to be operated by the player.

  The symbol display area 4 is arranged on the front side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and is provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and has a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display window. Hereinafter, the symbol display area 4 is referred to as a reel display window 4.

  When the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the reel display window 4 stop rotating, the reel display window 4 has an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage within the frame among a plurality of types of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a target for determining whether or not a pseudo line (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) formed by combining the middle areas facing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the reel display window 4 is a prize is determined. Is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  The reel display window 4 is formed by a frame member 13 provided on the pedestal portion 12. The frame member 13 has a reel display window 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button attachment portion 15.

  The information display window 14 is provided continuously below the reel display window 4 and opens upward. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered with a transparent window cover 16.

  The window cover 16 is disposed on the inner surface side of the frame member 13 and cannot be removed from the front side of the front door 2b. In addition, the frame member 13 includes a sheet placement portion 17 that faces the opening of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. And between the sheet | seat mounting part 17 and the window cover 16, the sheet | seat member (information sheet) in which the information regarding a game was described is arrange | positioned. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without unevenness or gaps.

  The window cover 16 that constitutes the information sheet attachment portion cannot be removed from the front side of the front door 2b, and has a smooth surface with no irregularities or gaps. Can prevent fraudulent access to the inside. The replacement of the information sheet will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided below the information display window 14 and is formed on a plane facing the front. The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with a through hole through which the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R pass. Stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are associated with each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are referred to as a left stop button 19L, a middle stop button 19C, and a right stop button 19R, respectively.

  The stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R show examples of various devices that are targets of operations by the player. In addition, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a medal slot 21, a BET button 22, and a start lever 23 as various devices to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 21 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. A predetermined number of medals received at the medal slot 21 (two or three in the general gaming state, two in the BB1 gaming state, three in the BB2 gaming state) are thrown into one game. Therefore, it is possible to deposit the amount exceeding the specified number inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function).

  The BET button 22 is provided to insert a number of medals necessary for performing one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. When the BET button 22 is pressed once, one medal is inserted, when the BET button 22 is pressed twice, two medals are inserted, and when the BET button 22 is pressed three times, three medals are inserted. A sheet is inserted. When the BET button 22 is pressed four times, the number of inserted medals returns to one. Although not shown, a MAXBET button is provided separately from the BET button 22, and three medals are inserted when the MAXBET button is pressed once. By operating the BET button 22 or the MAXBET button, the above-described winning determination line is validated. Specifically, when two or three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the above-described winning determination line (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is validated. Further, when two medals are inserted in the BB1 gaming state, the above-described winning determination line (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is validated. In addition, when three medals are inserted in the BB2 gaming state, the above-described winning determination line (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is validated. The activated winning determination line is referred to as an effective line. The start lever 23 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R).

  Further, a 7-segment display 24 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 24 digitally displays 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 inside the pachislot (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. .

  Side panel units 26 </ b> L and 26 </ b> R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12. Each of the side panel units 26L and 26R has a light source, and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the side panel unit 26L. The checkout button 27 is provided to pull out the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  A lower panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal 12. The waist panel unit 31 includes a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

  Below the waist panel unit 31, a medal payout port 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout port 32 guides medals discharged by driving a hopper device 51 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32 are stored in the medal tray unit 34. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided for outputting sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

<Internal structure>
4 and 5 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 6 is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of the cabinet in the pachislot which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door in the pachi-slot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 provided on the back side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. FIG. 5 shows a state where the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b.

  The cabinet 2a has a top plate 20a, a bottom plate 20b, left and right side plates 20c and 20d, and a back plate 20e (see FIG. 6). A cabinet-side speaker 42 is disposed on the upper side inside the cabinet 2a. The cabinet-side speaker 42 is attached to the back plate 20e of the cabinet 2a via attachment brackets 43L and 43R. The cabinet side speaker 42 is, for example, a speaker for outputting sound effects.

  A cabinet-side relay board 44 is disposed on the left side of the cabinet-side speaker 42 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The cabinet side relay board 44 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The cabinet-side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), a hopper device 51, a medal auxiliary storage switch (not shown), and a medal payout. The wiring connecting the count switch (not shown) is relayed.

  An amplifier board 45 that controls the output of sound from the cabinet-side speaker 42 is disposed in the center of the cabinet 2a. The amplifier board 45 is attached to a mounting shelf 46 fixed to the left and right side plates 20c, 20d.

  Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 47 is disposed on the right side of the amplifier board 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The external concentrated terminal plate 47 is attached to the right side plate 20d of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal board 47 is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  A sub power supply device 48 is disposed on the left side of the amplifier board 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The sub power supply 48 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The sub power supply device 48 supplies power with an AC voltage of 100 V to the power supply device 53 described later. Further, the power of the AC voltage 100V is converted into the power of the DC voltage and supplied to the amplifier board 45.

  A medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper device) 51, a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply device 53 are disposed on the lower side of the cabinet 2a.

  The hopper device 51 is attached to the central portion of the bottom plate 20b in the cabinet 2a. This hopper device 51 can accommodate a large amount of medals, and has a structure capable of discharging them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout port 32 (see FIG. 3).

  The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is engaged with the bottom plate 20b of the cabinet 2a, and is configured to be detachable from the bottom plate 20b.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power switch 53a and a power supply board 53b (see FIG. 8). The power supply device 53 is disposed on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, and is attached to the left side plate 20c. The power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V supplied from the sub power supply device 48 into the power of the DC voltage necessary for each part, and supplies the converted power to each part.

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 7, the middle door 41 is disposed at the center of the back surface of the front door 2b, and is configured to be able to open and close the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 5) from the back side. Door stoppers 41a, 41b, and 41c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 41. The door stoppers 41a, 41b and 41c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 41 in a state where the reel display window 4 is closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 41, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 41a, 41b, and 41c to release the middle door 41 from being fixed.

  A main control board case 55 that houses a main control board 71 (see FIG. 8) and three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are attached to the middle door 41. Stepping motors are connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the middle door 41 is opened, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placing portion 17 are exposed. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17, an information sheet on which information related to the game is described is arranged. This information sheet is inserted into a gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 in a state where the middle door 41 is opened and the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 are exposed. The When exchanging information sheets, the information sheet is exchanged after the middle door 41 is opened.

The main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key type switch 56. The setting key type switch 56 is used when changing the setting of the pachislot 1 or confirming the setting of the pachislot 1.
In the present embodiment, a main control board unit is configured by the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55.

  The main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55 constitutes a main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 9) described later. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

  A sub control board case 57 that houses the sub control board 72 (see FIG. 8) is disposed above the middle door 41. The sub control board 72 housed in the sub control board case 57 constitutes the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 10). The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described later.

  A center speaker 58 is disposed above the sub control board case 57. A fan 59 is disposed on the left side of the center speaker 58 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. That is, the fan 59 is disposed at the upper part on the back side of the front door 2b. The fan 59 blows air downward to cool the interior of the pachislot machine 1.

  A sub relay board 61 is disposed on the right side of the sub control board case 57 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The sub relay board 61 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. Further, it is a board that relays the wiring that connects the sub-control board 72 and the board disposed around the sub-control board 72. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board | substrate 72, LED board 62A, 62B mentioned later is mentioned.

  The LED boards 62A and 62B are disposed above the sub control board case 57 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b. These LED boards 62A and 62B cause an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see FIG. 8), which shows a specific example of the light source, to emit light according to the effects executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 10). Display the blinking pattern. Note that the pachislo 1 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of LED substrates in addition to the LED substrates 62A and 62B.

  Below the sub-relay board 61, a 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 is disposed. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 stores the opening / closing history of the middle door 41. When the middle door 41 is opened, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 is output to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101).

  Below the middle door 41, a board speaker 64 and lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged. The board speaker 64 faces the waist panel unit 31 (see FIG. 3), and the lower speakers 65L and 65R face the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  A selector 66 and a door open / close monitoring switch 67 are disposed above the lower speaker 65L. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material and shape are appropriate, and guides an appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the hopper device 51. A medal sensor (not shown) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 67 is arranged on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot 1.

  Further, a door relay terminal plate 68 is disposed in a region below the reel display window 4 and opened and closed by the middle door 41 (see FIG. 5). The door relay terminal board 68 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 8) in the main control board case 55, various buttons and switches, a sub-control board 72 (see FIG. 8), a selector 66, and a game operation display board 81. It is a board | substrate which relays wiring with (refer FIG. 8). Examples of the various buttons and switches include a BET button 22, a settlement button 27, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, a start switch 79, and the like, which will be described later.

[Control system for pachislot machines]
Next, a control system provided in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control system of a pachislot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The pachi-slot 1 has a main control board 71 disposed on the middle door 41 and a sub-control board 72 disposed on the front door 2b.
The main control board 71 includes a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key switch 56, an external concentration terminal board 47, a hopper device 51, a medal auxiliary storage switch 75, and a power supply board 53b of the power supply 53. It is connected. The setting key switch 56, the external concentration terminal board 47, the hopper device 51, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75 are connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet-side relay board 44. Since the external concentration terminal board 47 and the hopper device 51 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  The reel relay terminal plate 74 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 74 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals output from the main control board 71 to the stepping motors.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 penetrates a later-described switch through hole of the medal auxiliary storage 52. The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

  A power switch 53 a is connected to the power supply board 53 b of the power supply device 53. The power switch 53a is turned on when supplying necessary power to the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control board 71 has a selector 66, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, a settlement switch 78, a start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and a door relay terminal board 68. The sub relay board 61 is connected. Since the selector 66, the door open / close monitoring switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  The BET switch 77 detects that the BET button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch substrate 80 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch substrate 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 19L, 19C, 19R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 81 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 24 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. It is a substrate for making it. A 7-segment display 24 and an LED 82 are connected to the game operation display board 81. The LED 82 lights, for example, a mark for displaying the start of a game or a mark for performing a re-game.

  The sub control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the sub relay board 61. A sound I / O board 84, LED boards 62A and 62B, and a 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 are connected to the sub control board 72 through a sub relay board 61. Since these LED boards 62A and 62B and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  The sound I / O board 84 outputs sound to a center speaker 58, a board speaker 64, lower speakers 65L and 65R, and a speaker (not shown) provided on the front door 2b.

The sub-control board 72 is connected to a ROM cartridge board 86 and a liquid crystal relay board 87. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are housed in the sub control board case 57 together with the sub control board 72.
The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is a substrate for managing production images (video), sound, LED substrates 62A and 62B, other LED substrates (not shown), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 87 is a substrate that relays wiring that connects the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 constituted by the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a pachislot main control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The main control circuit 91 includes a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 71 as a main component. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

The main CPU 93 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).
The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index is provided at a predetermined position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Detection is performed by a reel position detection unit (not shown) including a detection piece interposed therebetween.

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 19L is pressed, the symbols of the left reel 3L in the middle of the reel display window 4 and the symbols within the range up to the four symbols ahead are displayed in the middle of the reel display window 4. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 constituted by the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a sub-control circuit of a pachislot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. Is included. In addition, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 7) based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by a light source such as the LED 85, and the speakers 58, 64, and 65L. , 65R, etc., and a voice control task for controlling the sound output from the speaker.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video. Also included are a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like.

  The sub-RAM 103 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 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and cause the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the created video.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes a sound such as BGM to be output from a speaker such as speakers 58, 64, 65L, and 65R in accordance with the sound data specified by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls the turning on and off of the light source such as the LED 85 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Various data tables on the main side]
Various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Pattern arrangement table>
Fig.11 (a) is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 11A represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the twenty symbol positions “0” to “19” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions. Symbol positions “0” to “19” indicate the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “19” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter. The types of symbols are “Red 7”, “BAR”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Watermelon 1”, “Watermelon 2”, “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Blank 1”, and Includes "Blank 2".

  In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 11A, the symbol position “0” indicates a symbol positioned at the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel index is detected (a symbol passing through the middle stage of the display window). And a correspondence relationship in which symbol positions “0” to “19” are allocated to each of the twenty symbols in the order of movement in the reel rotation direction. In this way, by specifying the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R as a reference, the type of symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can do.

  Each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by the symbol code table shown in FIG. 11B, and is distinguished by 1-byte (8-bit) data.

  FIG.11 (b) is a figure which shows the symbol code table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 11B represents a code for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols used in the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment are “red 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon 1”, “watermelon 2”, “cherry 1”, “cherry” as described above. There are 10 types, “2”, “Blank 1”, and “Blank 2”.

  In the symbol code table, “00000001” is assigned as data to the “red 7” symbol (symbol code 1). “00000010” is assigned as data to the “BAR” symbol (symbol code 2). “00000011” is assigned as data to the “replay” symbol (symbol code 3). “00000100” is assigned as data to the “bell” symbol (symbol code 4). “00000101” is assigned as data to the “watermelon 1” symbol (symbol code 5). “00000110” is assigned as data to the “watermelon 2” symbol (symbol code 6). “00000111” is assigned as data to the “Cherry 1” symbol (symbol code 7). “00001000” is assigned as data to the “Cherry 2” symbol (symbol code 8). “00000101” is assigned as data to the “blank 1” symbol (symbol code 9). “00001010” is assigned as data to the “blank 2” symbol (symbol code 10).

<Design combination table>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 12, a winning action flag and a payout number are associated with a symbol combination. The name of each combination is also shown.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations arranged along the validated winning determination line are the targets for determination for winning or operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged along the validated winning determination line matches a predetermined combination of symbols.

  This predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. When the combination of symbols arranged along the validated winning determination line matches a predetermined symbol combination, medals are paid out, re-game is performed, or the game state is shifted.

  The symbol combination is the middle symbol of the left reel 3L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 3C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 3R in any of the general gaming state, the BB1 gaming state, and the BB2 gaming state. In combination. As described above, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination in the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination arranged along the winning determination line. As a combination (display combination) for which a winning determination is made, there are a replay combination, a small combination, a bonus combination, and the like.

  The replay role is a re-game act that allows a game with the same number of medals inserted to play a game without inserting new medals, and the number of payouts at the time of winning is 0. The replay role includes REPL.

  The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out at the time of winning a prize. The small roles include CHER, WML, 1MAI, and BELL.

  The bonus combination is a bonus operating combination, and the number of payouts at the time of winning is 0. The bonus combination includes BB1 and BB2.

  The winning action flag is data assigned in correspondence with a combination of unique symbols to indicate a display combination, and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One-byte data includes data related to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination (display combination) is distinguished by the storage area type and 1-byte data.

  For 1-byte data, for the assigned storage area type, the bit corresponding to each display combination is set to “1”, and the remaining bits are set to “0”.

  The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols arranged along the winning determination line matches the “combination of symbols (combination)” in the symbol combination table, medals are discharged or credited by driving the hopper device 51 based on the corresponding payout number. The credit counter for counting the number of sheets is added. Note that the payout number is set in association with a case where the number of inserted sheets is 2 (2 sheets multiplied) and a case where the number of inserted sheets is 3 (3 sheets multiplied).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the maximum value of the number of medals paid out in a unit game (two-game) performed by inserting two medals is 2, and in a two-game, CHER, WML, or When BELL is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line (CHER, WML, or BELL wins), two (maximum value) medals are paid out. In this way, in a two-sheet game, even if the number of medals paid out is the maximum, the number of medals inserted and the number of medals are the same, and the balance of medals is 0. Relatively low.

  On the other hand, the maximum payout number of medals in a unit game (three-game game) performed by inserting three medals is 6, and in the three-game game, BELL follows the winning determination line. When the stop display is made (when BELL wins), six medals are paid out. In this way, the number of medals to be paid out when BELL wins in a two-ply game is two, whereas the number of medals to be paid out when BELL wins in a three-ply game is six. Therefore, the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals inserted when BELL wins is 2 ÷ 2 = 1 in the case of a two-ply game, whereas 6 ÷ 3 = 2 in the case of a three-ply game. Yes, the ratio is larger for the three-ply game than for the two-ply game. As a result, the payout rate of the three-game game can be made higher than the payout rate of the two-game game.

<Internal lottery table>
As an internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state (three-sheet game), an internal lottery table for a general gaming state (two-game), an internal lottery table for BB1 gaming state, and an internal for BB2 gaming state A lottery table is provided. FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for a general gaming state (three-game playing) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for a general gaming state (two-game) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for BB1 gaming state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for BB2 gaming state according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The internal lottery table for the general game state (three-game game) is an internal lottery table that is referred to in a unit game performed by inserting three medals during the general game state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state (two-player game) is an internal lottery table that is referred to in a unit game performed by inserting two medals during the general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the BB1 gaming state is an internal lottery table that is referred to in a unit game performed during the BB1 gaming state. The internal lottery table for the BB2 gaming state is an internal lottery table that is referred to in a unit game performed during the BB2 gaming state.

  In the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, lottery values for each set value (1 to 6) and data pointers (small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer) correspond to the winning number. It is attached. In addition, an abbreviation of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is shown.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers for lottery extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and so-called “digit” is generated. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not.

  Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the random value extracted in the three-game game executed in the general gaming state when the set value is 1 is “35000”, the lottery corresponding to the winning number “1” from “35000” is first set. The value “30156” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “35000−30156 = 4844”, which is positive. Next, the lottery value “6400” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the value “4844” after the subtraction. The subtraction result is “4844-6400 = −1556”, which is negative. Therefore, the winning number “2” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  According to such an internal lottery method, 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. When the number of times of the determination process for determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process is “lost”. Further, 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)”.

  In FIG. 13A, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “3” (BB2) is zero. Therefore, the probability that BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination (internal winning) in a three-ply game played during the general gaming state is zero. Therefore, BB2 does not win in the three-ply game played during the general game state.

  In FIGS. 13A and 13B, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “4” (replay) is a constant value (8978). Accordingly, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination during the general gaming state (replay winning probability) is always constant. That is, in this embodiment, a state (high RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of replay is relatively high is not provided in the general gaming state.

  In the BB2 gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 14B, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “2” (ALL) is 20001. As will be described later, when “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination, “CHER”, “WML”, “1MAI”, and “BELL” (see FIG. 12) are stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. (See FIG. 16). That is, the internal winning combination “ALL” defines four combinations of “CHER”, “WML”, “1MAI”, and “BELL”. On the other hand, the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination (bell) defining “BELL” (combination) is 20000 in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (three-game) of FIG. . In this way, when comparing the general gaming state (three-game) with the general gaming state and the BB gaming state (BB2 gaming state) with the same number of inserted medals, the BB2 gaming state is “BELL”. The lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination (bell) defining “ Similarly, for the internal winning combination that defines a combination other than “BELL”, the lottery value is larger in the BB2 gaming state (three-game) than in the general gaming state (three-game). . In this respect, the probability setting is more advantageous in the BB2 gaming state.

  Similarly, in the BB1 gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 14A, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “2” (ALL) is 42400. On the other hand, the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination (bell) defining “BELL” (combination) is 35000 in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (two-game) shown in FIG. . As described above, when the general gaming state (two-game) is compared with the BB gaming state (BB1 gaming state) in which the number of inserted medals is equal to the general gaming state, the BB1 gaming state is “BELL”. The lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination (bell) defining “ Similarly, with respect to the internal winning combination that defines a combination other than “BELL”, the lottery value is larger in the BB1 gaming state (two-game) than in the general gaming state (two-game). . In this respect, the probability setting is more advantageous in the BB1 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, since various lottery methods performed using lottery values are the same as the internal lottery method, description of other lotteries is omitted.

  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. That is, the data pointer is data used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b). For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

<Internal winning combination determination table>
As the internal winning combination determination table, a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and a bonus internal winning combination determination table are provided. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a bonus internal winning combination determination table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15A, the internal winning combination is associated with the small combination / replay data pointer. The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to the small combination / replay data pointers “0” to “5”. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15B, an internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer. The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to bonus data pointers “0” to “2”.

  Each of the small character / replay data pointers “0” to “5” corresponds to 1-byte data. Each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “2” corresponds to 1-byte data. Thereby, an internal winning combination is defined for each data pointer.

  Each internal winning combination defines one or a plurality of symbol combinations (combinations that allow winnings) that are allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. The combination defined by the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer for the small combination / replay is a combination related to paying out medals (small combination) or a combination related to the operation of replay (replay combination). The combination defined by the internal winning combination corresponding to the bonus data pointer is a combination related to the operation of the bonus (bonus combination). For example, there are four internal winning combinations (“ALL”) corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “5”: “CHER”, “WML”, “1MAI”, and “BELL” (see FIG. 12). A small role is prescribed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 16, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the combination in which winning is permitted will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a relationship between an internal winning combination and a combination in which a winning is allowed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination, “BB1” (see FIG. 12) is allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. When “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination, “BB2” (see FIG. 12) is allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. When “Replay” is determined as the internal winning combination, “REPL” (see FIG. 12) is allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. When “BELL” is determined as the internal winning combination, “BELL” (see FIG. 12) is allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. When “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, “CHER” and “WML” (see FIG. 12) are allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. When “one winning combination” is determined as the internal winning combination, “1 MAI” (see FIG. 12) is allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. When “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination, “CHER”, “WML”, “1MAI”, and “BELL” (see FIG. 12) are allowed to be stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. The

  Based on the above description, the winning combination probability for the internal winning combination will be described. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning probability of the combination.

  In FIG. 17A, combinations (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”, “BELL”, “BELL”) for each internal winning combination (losing and ALL) determined during the BB1 gaming state (RB gaming state). For each of “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning), the winning probability is shown.

  In FIG. 17 (b), for each internal winning combination (losing, replaying, bell, cherry, and single playing) determined in the two-seat game in the general gaming state (the state where BB1 and BB2 are not carried over) , The winning probability is shown for each of the combinations (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”, “BELL”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning).

  In FIG. 17 (c), for each internal winning combination (losing, replaying, bell, cherry, and single playing) determined in the two-seat game in the general gaming state (the state where BB1 is carried over) For each of (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”, “BELL”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning), the winning probability is shown.

  In FIG. 17 (d), for each internal winning combination (losing, replaying, bell, cherry, and single playing) determined in the two-seat game in the general gaming state (the state carrying over BB2), a combination For each of (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”, “BELL”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning), the winning probability is shown.

  In FIG. 18 (a), combinations (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”) are determined for each internal winning combination (losing, single-sheet winning, and ALL) determined during the BB2 gaming state (RB gaming state). , “BELL”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning), the winning probability is shown.

  In FIG. 18 (b), for each internal winning combination (losing, replaying, bell, cherry, and single playing) determined in a three-seat game in the general gaming state (the state where BB1 is not carried over), a combination For each of (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”, “BELL”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning), the winning probability is shown.

  In FIG. 18 (c), for each internal winning combination (losing, replaying, bell, cherry, and single playing) determined in the three-seat game in the general gaming state (the state where BB1 is carried over) For each of (“WML”, “CHER”, “1MAI”, “BELL”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “REPL”, and non-winning), the winning probability is shown.

  In the three-game game in the general game state (the state where BB2 is carried over), the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 (see FIG. 12) is not stopped and displayed along the winning determination line (BB2 wins) The reel stop control is performed. Accordingly, in the three-ply game in the general game state (the state where BB2 is carried over), the winning probability of each combination is as shown in FIG.

  The winning probability is a probability that the combination defined by the internal winning combination can win.

Generally, if the number of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel is L and the number of reels is M, the denominator (number of symbol combinations for each reel) when calculating the winning probability is L ^M. In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 11A, 20 symbols (L = 20) are arranged on the surface of each reel, and the number of reels is 3 (M = 3). Therefore, the denominator when calculating the winning probability is 20 × 20 × 20 = 8000.

  On the other hand, the numerator for calculating the winning probability of one combination is obtained as follows.

That is, when the symbols constituting the combination are always present within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols on the symbol arrangement, the combination wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and in this case, the winning probability is calculated. molecule when, like the denominator when calculating the winning probability becomes L ^M.

  For example, referring to the symbol arrangement of FIG. 11A, the symbol (“bell”) constituting the combination “BELL” (“bell”-“bell”) in FIG. It always exists within the range of (4 symbols).

  In relation to this, in FIG. 17A, a value of 8000 is assigned to the combination “BELL” for the internal winning combination “ALL”. That is, when the internal winning combination “ALL” is determined in the BB1 gaming state, the winning probability of the combination “BELL” is 8000/8000, and in this case, “BELL” always wins. As described with reference to FIG. 16, when “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination, “CHER”, “WML”, “1MAI”, and “BELL” are stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. Is allowed. In this way, four small roles can be won, but in practice, “BELL” will always be won.

  Similarly, in FIG. 18A, a value of 8000 is assigned to the combination “BELL” for the internal winning combination “ALL”. That is, when the internal winning combination “ALL” is determined in the BB2 gaming state, the winning probability of the combination “BELL” is 8000/8000. In this case, “BELL” always wins.

  On the other hand, there are C combinations defined by an internal winning combination that allows winning of one combination, and any of the C combinations has a maximum number of sliding symbols ( When there is a portion that does not exist within the range of (4 symbols), the numerator for calculating the winning probability is the number of combinations of stop operation positions for winning any one of the C combinations. The value obtained by dividing by. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described.

  In FIG. 17B, a value of 1200 is assigned to the combination “CHER” for the internal winning combination “Cherry”. This indicates that the numerator for calculating the winning probability is 1200, and when “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of the combination “CHER” is 1200/8000. The reason for this value of 1200 is as follows.

  That is, as described with reference to FIG. 16, the combination defined by the internal winning combination “cherry” is “CHER” and “WML”. As shown in FIG. 12, “CHER” is a combination of symbols “Cherry 1”-“ANY”-“ANY”, and “WML” is a symbol “Watermelon 2”-“ANY”-“ANY”. It is a combination.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, among the symbols constituting “CHER”, the symbol “Cherry 1” corresponding to the left reel 3L, and among the symbols constituting “WML”, the symbol “C” corresponding to the left reel 3L. Only one watermelon 2 exists on the surface of the left reel. “Cherry 1” is arranged at the symbol position “15”, and “Watermelon 2” is arranged at the symbol position “14”.

  As described above, the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces is four symbols. Accordingly, when the symbol corresponding to the symbol positions “11” to “15” is displayed in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 corresponding to the left reel 3L and the left stop button 19L is pressed, “cherry 1 Is drawn. Further, when the symbol corresponding to the symbol positions “10” to “14” is displayed in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 corresponding to the left reel 3L, when the left stop button 19L is pressed, “watermelon 2 Is drawn. In this embodiment, the symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined by the timing of the stop operation regardless of the stop button stop order (push order).

  As described above, when the symbol corresponding to the symbol positions “10” to “15” is displayed in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 corresponding to the left reel 3L and the left stop button 19L is pressed, “cherry” "1" or "Watermelon 2" will be drawn. Therefore, for the left reel 3L, the positions corresponding to the symbol positions “10” to “15” (for 6 symbols) are the stop operation positions for winning “CHER” or “WML”. Of the symbols constituting “CHER”, the symbols corresponding to the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and among the symbols constituting “WML”, the symbols corresponding to the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are both “ANY”. Since the position is (arbitrary symbol), for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the positions corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “19” (for 20 symbols) are for winning “CHER” or “WML”. This is the stop operation position. Accordingly, there are 6 × 20 × 20 = 2400 combinations of stop operation positions for winning “CHER” or “WML”.

  Since the value 2400 is a value corresponding to two combinations “CHER” and “WML”, the value corresponding to each combination is 2400/2 = 1200. From the above, the value (1200) allocated to the combination “CHER” is calculated.

  Here, on the assumption of the above explanation, the payout rate will be described. In this specification, the payout rate is defined as the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of tokens inserted.

  The number of medals inserted is the number of medals inserted by the maintenance of the medal insertion slot 21 or the operation of the BET button (including the MAXBET button), and does not include the number of medals automatically inserted in the replay. The number of payouts is the number of medals to be paid out when a combination (small role) related to the medals is paid out.

If one or more (N) combinations (combination of symbols) are set as small roles, these N small roles are designated as the first small role, the second small role, the third small role,...・ It shall be described as the Nth small role. The probability that an internal winning combination that allows the Kth small combination (K is 1 to N) to be won is determined as P _k , and the winning probability of the Kth small combination when the internal winning combination is determined. When the number of medals to be paid out when S _k , the Kth small role wins is denoted as G _k , the expected value (theoretical value) of medals to be paid out in one unit game is Σ (G _k × P _k × S _k ).

Further, when one or a plurality of (N) combinations (combination of symbols) are set as the replay combination, these N replay combinations are designated as the first replay combination, the second replay combination, the third replay combination, ..., the Nth replay combination. The probability that an internal winning combination allowing the Kth replay combination (K is 1 to N) to be won is determined as Q _k , and the winning probability of the Kth replay combination when the internal winning combination is determined. When expressed as R _k , an expected value (theoretical value) of the number of inserted medals in a unit game (Y-game multiplied by Y) inserted is Y × {1−Σ (Q _k × R _k )}. That is, in the Y-hatch game, basically, Y medals are inserted by operating the BET button (including the MAXBET button), but in the replay, the BET button (including the MAXBET button). Since medals are automatically inserted regardless of the operation of, the average number of medals inserted by operating the BET button (including the MAXBET button) in one unit game (the number of medals automatically inserted) The actual number of inserted sheets without considering the number of sheets) is smaller than that of Y sheets.

  The payout rate is expressed as an expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals to be paid out in one unit game / an expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals inserted in one unit game.

For example, in the general gaming state (three-game), the probability that “Bell” is determined as an internal winning combination is 20000/65536, the probability that “Cherry” is determined as an internal winning combination is 1/65536, and internal winning The probability that “one-piece combination” is determined as a combination is 1/65536 (see FIG. 13A).
When “BELL” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “BELL” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 18B). The number of medals to be paid out when “BELL” is won is 6 (see FIG. 12).
When “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “CHER” is 1200/8000, and the winning probability of “WML” is 1200/8000 (see FIG. 18B). The number of medals to be paid out when “CHER” is won and the number of medals to be paid out when “WML” is won are one (see FIG. 12).
When “one winning combination” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “1MAI” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 18B). The number of medals to be paid out when “1MAI” is won is one (see FIG. 12).
From the above, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals to be paid out in one unit game is 6 × (20000/65536) × (8000/8000) + 1 × (1/65536) × (1200/8000) +1 X (1/65536) * (1200/8000) + 1 * (1/65536) * (8000/8000) ≈1.831.
In the general gaming state (three-game), the probability that “Replay” is determined as the internal winning combination is 8978/65536 (see FIG. 13A). When “Replay” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “REPL” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 18B).
Therefore, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals inserted in one unit game is 3 × {1− (8978/65536) × (8000/8000)} ≈2.589.
Therefore, the payout rate in the general game state (three-game game) is 1.831 / 2.589≈0.707.

Also, in the general gaming state (two-player game), the probability that “Bell” is determined as an internal winning combination is 35000/65536, the probability that “Cherry” is determined as an internal winning combination is 1/65536, and internal winning The probability that “one-piece combination” is determined as a combination is 1/65536 (see FIG. 13B).
When “Bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “BELL” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 17B). The number of medals to be paid out when “BELL” is won is two (see FIG. 12).
When “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “CHER” is 1200/8000, and the winning probability of “WML” is 1200/8000 (see FIG. 17B). The number of medals to be paid out when “CHER” is won and the number of medals to be paid out when “WML” is won are two (see FIG. 12).
When “one winning combination” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “1MAI” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 17B). The number of medals to be paid out when “1MAI” is won is one (see FIG. 12).
From the above, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals to be paid out in one unit game is 2 × (35000/65536) × (8000/8000) + 2 × (1/65536) × (1200/8000) +2 X (1/65536) * (1200/8000) + 1 * (1/65536) * (8000/8000) ≈1.068.
Further, the probability that “replay” is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state (two-player game) is 8978/65536 (see FIG. 13B). When “Replay” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “REPL” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 17B).
Therefore, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals inserted in one unit game is 2 × {1− (8978/65536) × (8000/8000)} ≈1.726.
Therefore, the payout rate in the general gaming state (two-player game) is 1.068 / 1.726≈0.619.

Further, in the BB1 game state (two-player game), the probability that “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination is 42400/65536 (see FIG. 14A).
When “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “BELL” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 17A). The number of medals to be paid out when “BELL” is won is two (see FIG. 12).
From the above, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals to be paid out in one unit game is 2 × (42400/65536) × (8000/8000) ≈1.294.
Further, in the BB1 gaming state (two-player game), the probability that “replay” is determined as the internal winning combination is 0 (see FIG. 14A).
Therefore, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals inserted in one unit game is 2.
Therefore, the payout rate in the BB1 game state (two-sheet game) is 1.294 / 2≈0.647.

In the BB2 gaming state (three-game), the probability that “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination is 20001/65536, and the probability that “one-piece winning” is determined as the internal winning combination is 19500 / 65536 (see FIG. 14B).
When “ALL” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “BELL” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 18A). The number of medals to be paid out when “BELL” is won is 6 (see FIG. 12).
When “one winning combination” is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of “1MAI” is 8000/8000 (see FIG. 18A). The number of medals to be paid out when “1MAI” is won is one (see FIG. 12).
From the above, the expected value (theoretical value) of medals to be paid out in one unit game is 6 × (20001/65536) × (8000/8000) + 1 × (19500/65536) × (8000/8000) ≈ 2.129.
In the BB2 game state (three-game), the probability that “Replay” is determined as an internal winning combination is 0 (see FIG. 14B).
Therefore, the expected value (theoretical value) of the number of medals inserted in one unit game is 3.
Therefore, the payout rate in the BB2 gaming state (three-game playing) is 2.129 / 3≈0.710.

  From the above, in the BB2 game state (three-game game) (the unit game of (I) described with reference to FIG. 2), the payout rate (0.710) is the highest, and the general game state (three-game game / ··· The play rate (0.707) in the (II) unit game described with reference to FIG. 2 is the next highest, and the BB1 game state (two-game game ... described with reference to FIG. 2) (III) Unit game) has the next highest payout rate (0.647), and the game play rate in the general game state (two-game game (IV game unit game described with reference to FIG. 2)) (0.619) is the lowest.

  As above, the appearance rate has been described. Hereinafter, the description returns to the data table stored in the main ROM 94.

<Cylinder stop number selection table>
Although not shown, the main ROM 94 stores a rotating cylinder stop number selection table.

  The rotation stop number selection table associates the winning number with the rotation stop number. When the winning number is determined, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table is referred to, and the rotating cylinder stop number corresponding to the determined winning number is selected.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
Although not shown, the main ROM 94 stores a reel stop initial setting table.

  In the reel stop initial setting table, the draw-in priority table selection table number or the draw-in priority table number and the stop table selection data group are associated with the spinning stop number. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the reel stop control according to the progress of the unit game.

  The pull-in priority table selection table number is a number for selecting a pull-in priority table number in a pull-in priority table selection table to be described later. The “pull priority table number” is a number for selecting pull priority data in a pull priority table to be described later.

  Details of the “stop table selection data group” are omitted, but are numbers for selecting a stop table or the like that stores symbol position data and sliding piece number determination data in association with each other when the stop operation is performed. is there. The “stop table selection data group” is used to determine “slip piece number determination data”, that is, to determine the positions at which the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped according to the progress of the unit game. Contains data. 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 stage of the reel display window 4 when the stop operation is performed. The sliding piece number determination data is information for determining the number of sliding pieces.

  In the reel stop initial setting table, the retracting priority order table selection table number is associated with the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer for which stop control is performed depending on the stop operation order, and the stop operation order is Regardless of the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer that does not change the stop control, the pull-in priority table number is associated.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
Although not shown, the main ROM 94 stores a pull-in priority table selection table.

  In the pull-in priority table selection table, a pull-in priority table number corresponding to the stop operation order is associated with each pull-in priority table selection table number.

<Pull-in priority table>
Although not shown, the main ROM 94 stores a pull-in priority table.

  The pull-in priority table indicates which symbol is to be preferentially drawn when there are a plurality of symbols that can be displayed within the pull-in range (the symbol corresponding to the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination).

  In the draw-in priority table, draw-in priority data indicating the draw-in priority of the symbol combination related to the winning action flag (display combination) is represented. The “pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 93 to identify the pull-in priority.

  Here, “retraction” refers to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as to display the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols along the winning determination line. To stop.

[Various storage areas on the main side]
Next, various storage areas stored in the main RAM 95 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
FIG. 19A is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area according to an embodiment of the present invention. The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 19A is composed of one storage area called an internal winning combination storing area 0. The size of the storage area of the internal winning combination storage area is 1 byte. In the internal winning combination storage area, data determined based on the internal winning combination data (storage area type) defined by the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG.

<Design code storage area>
FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a symbol code storage area according to an embodiment of the present invention. The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 19B is composed of one storage area called symbol code storage area 0. The size of the symbol code storage area is 1 byte. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in a rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, all winning combinations can be won, and therefore “1” is stored in all the corresponding bits in the symbol code storage area. Thereafter, when the left reel 3L is stopped (the reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won with the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to “0”.

<Display combination storage area>
FIG. 19C is a diagram showing a display combination storing area according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 19C is composed of one storage area called display combination storage area 0. The size of the storage area of the display combination storage area is 1 byte. The display combination storage area stores data determined based on display combination data (storage area type) defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

<Operation stop button storage area>
FIG. 20A is a diagram showing an operation stop button storage area according to one embodiment of the present invention. The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 20A is 1 byte in size. Bits 4 to 6 are storage areas indicating stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R that can detect a stop operation by the player, that is, effective stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R.

  Bits 0 to 2 are storage areas indicating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R in which the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R is detected immediately before. In this embodiment, bit 3 and bit 7 are unused and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 19L. When the left stop button 19L is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 0. Bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 19C. When the middle stop button 19C is operated by the player, "1" is stored in bit 1. Bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 19R. When the right stop button 19R is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 2.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the left stop button 19L. When the left stop button 19L is valid, “1” is stored in bit 4. Bit 5 corresponds to the middle stop button 19C. When the middle stop button 19C is valid, “1” is stored in bit 5. Bit 6 corresponds to the right stop button 19R. When the right stop button 19R is valid, "1" is stored in bit 6. In this embodiment, that the stop button is valid means that a stop operation can be detected. The stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R corresponding to the reels rotating at a constant speed and capable of detecting the stop operation are referred to as effective stop buttons.

<Pressing order storage area>
FIG. 20B is a diagram showing a pressing order storage area according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 20B is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R. This push-down order storage area has a size of 1 byte, bits 0 to 5 are used, bits 6 and 7 are unused, and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order “left → middle → right”, and “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 0 when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”. Similarly, when the pressing order is “left → right → middle”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 1, and when the pressing order is “middle → left → right”, “1” is stored in bit 2. Is stored (ON), “1” is stored in bit 3 if “middle → right → left”, and “1” is stored in bit 4 if “right → left → middle”. In the case of “right → middle → left”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 5.

<Game state flag storage area>
FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a game state flag storage area according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 21 (a) includes a flag for indicating whether or not the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state, a flag for indicating whether or not the gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, and The flag for indicating whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state is stored, and the size is 1 byte.

  When the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state, bit 0 is set to “1” (ON), and when the gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, bit 1 is set to “1” (ON). When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, bit 2 is set to “1” (ON). In this embodiment, bits 3 to 7 are unused.

  Note that the BB1 gaming state is ended when medals exceeding a specified number (15 in this embodiment) are paid out. The BB2 gaming state ends when medals exceeding a prescribed number (15 in this embodiment) are paid out. The RB gaming state is determined when a game that reaches a specified number of times (in this embodiment, two times) is performed, when there is a winning that reaches a specified number of times (in this embodiment, two times), or The game ends when the BB2 gaming state ends. The prescribed number that triggers the end of the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state is managed by a bonus end number counter. The specified number of sheets that triggers the end of the RB gaming state is managed by a possible game number counter and a winning number counter, respectively.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
FIG. 21B is a diagram showing the carryover combination storage area according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the carryover combination storage area, data representing a carryover combination is stored. The size of the storage area of the carryover combination storage area is 1 byte. Bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area corresponds to BB1, and when the internal winning combination BB1 is determined as a result of the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area. Bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area corresponds to BB2, and when the internal winning combination BB2 is determined as a result of the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area.

  By storing “1” in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area, it can be determined that the player is in the state of winning BB1. The state in which “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area is held until the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is displayed on the winning determination line. That is, when BB1 is won, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area in at least one unit game until the combination of symbols of the bonus is displayed on the winning determination line as a display combination. State is maintained. Similarly, by storing “1” in bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area, it can be determined that the player is in the state of winning BB2. The state in which “1” is stored in bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area is held until the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is displayed on the winning determination line. That is, when winning BB2, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area in at least one unit game until the combination of symbols of the bonus is displayed on the winning determination line as a display combination. State is maintained. Maintaining a state in which “1” is stored in these bits from the unit game winning BB1 or BB2 to the unit game winning is called “carryover”. BB1 or BB2 stored in the carryover combination storage area is referred to as a “carryover combination”.

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
Although not shown, the main RAM 95 stores a pull-in priority data storage area.

  The pull-in priority data storage area includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area.

  Each drawing priority data storage area stores drawing priority data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. In the drawing priority order data, when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, a combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the winning determination line. It is data indicating that.

[Main control processing]
The main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a main control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, the main CPU 93 executes power-on processing (see FIG. 23) (step S11). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (unit game) (step S12). In this initialization process, for example, an initialization storage area at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the display combining storage area, etc. of the main RAM 95 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal acceptance / start check processing (see FIG. 24) (step S13). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (step S14). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an internal lottery process (see FIG. 25) (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 26) (step S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, each piece of information (for example, stop table number) relating to the reel stop control is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 95 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates start command data, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S17). The start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). The start command data includes various kinds of information (internal winning combination, gaming state, etc.) necessary for production.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a wait process (step S18). This wait process determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time elapses. This is a process to wait until the digestion is complete. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel rotation start process (step S19). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 31) executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec), and each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotation is started. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to be accelerated until their rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel rotation start command data, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S20). The reel rotation start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). As a result, the sub control circuit 101 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority storage process (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 93 performs the rotation based on the information acquired in the process of step S172 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 26) and the above-described pull-in priority table selection table and pull-in priority table. The drawing priority order data for each symbol position of each reel is acquired, and when the stop is permitted, the acquired drawing priority order data is stored in the above-described drawing priority order data storage area. As a result, the drawing priority order of all symbols on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. On the other hand, when the stop is not permitted (for example, when a winning combination is won), the main CPU 93 stores stop prohibition. The pull-in priority storage process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop control process (see FIG. 28) (step S22). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a winning search process (step S23). In this winning search process, after all reels are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 12) are collated, and the collated result is displayed in the display combination storage area (FIG. 19). (See (c)). Further, the number of medals to be paid out is obtained based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes payout of the number of medals according to the displayed symbol combination based on the result of the winning search process (step S24). Along with this medal payout process, the drive control of the hopper device 51 and the update of the credit number are performed based on the payout number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates display command data, and stores the generated display command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S25). The display command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). As a result, the sub-control circuit 101 can recognize the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes bonus end check processing (step S26). The bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus operation check process (step S27). The bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After executing the process of step S27, the main CPU 93 returns the process to step S12.

<Power-on processing>
The power-on process performed in step S11 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a power-on process performed in the pachislot main control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (step S51). In this determination process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or not by error detection using the checksum value. For example, when the power is turned off, the main CPU 93 uses the set value of the pachislot 1 (a value for setting the payout rate at one of six predetermined stages) and the checksum value calculated from the set value as backup data to the main RAM 95. The setting value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 95 are read in the determination process (step S51) when the power is turned on. Then, the main CPU 93 compares the checksum calculated from the read setting value with the checksum that has been backed up, and determines that the backup is normal if the comparison results match.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the backup is normal, the main CPU 93 sets the backed-up setting value (step S52). As a result, when the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set.

  After the process of step S52 or when determining that the backup is not normal in step S51, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the setting change switch is on (step S53). When determining that the setting change switch is not on, the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (step S58).

  When it is determined in step S58 that the backup is not normal, the main CPU 93 executes power-on error processing (step S60). In this process, the main CPU 93 displays an error display or the like indicating that the backup is not normal. By the way, the main CPU 93 does not cancel the error state depending on the operation of the stop release switch or the reset switch in the state where the backup is not normal (backup error), and a new setting change has been made. Only when the error state is cleared.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S58 that the backup is normal, the main CPU 93 restores the state before power interruption based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 95 (step S59). After executing the process of step S59, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S53 that the setting change switch is ON, the main CPU 93 executes an initialization process for changing the setting (step S54).

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the main CPU 93 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 95 and also clears the set value.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 executes a setting value changing process (step S55). In the set value changing process, the main CPU 93 selects a set value from 1 to 6 set in advance according to the operation result of the reset switch, and determines the operation result of the start lever 23 operated subsequently. The set value is confirmed based on this.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in an on state, and repeats this process until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained (step S56). If the determination result that the setting change switch is not in the on state is obtained, it means that the operation of the setting change switch has been completed, and the main CPU 93 generates initialization command data and generates the generated initialization command. Data is stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S57). The initialization command data includes presence / absence of setting value change, setting value information, and the like. After executing the process of step S57, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
The medal acceptance / start check process performed in step S13 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (step S81). When a replay role is won in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. That is, the determination process in step S81 is equivalent to determining whether or not a replay is won in the previous unit game.

  When it is determined in step S81 that there is an automatic insertion request, the main CPU 93 executes automatic insertion processing for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (step S82). Specifically, the main CPU 93 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S83). The medal insertion command data includes information such as the number of inserted medals.

  If it is determined in step S81 that there is no automatic insertion request, the main CPU 93 executes medal acceptance permission (step S84). Specifically, the main CPU 93 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to prompt passage of medals in the selector.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the maximum number of inserted coins according to the gaming state (step S85). In this process, the main CPU 93 sets the maximum value of the inserted number to “3” when the current gaming state is the general gaming state, and the maximum value of the inserted number when the current gaming state is the BB1 gaming state. Is set to “2”, and when the current gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, the maximum value of the inserted number is set to “3”.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is a medal acceptance permission (step S86). If it is determined that there is a medal acceptance permission, it means that a medal can be accepted, and the main CPU 93 executes a medal insertion check process for checking the number of inserted medals (step S87). ). In the medal insertion check process, the main CPU 93 updates the value of the insertion number counter according to the number of checked medals.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S88). The medal insertion command data includes information such as the number of inserted medals.

  After executing the processing of step S83 or step S88, or when determining in step S86 that the medal acceptance permission is not given, the main CPU 93 determines the number of inserted medals to be able to start a game (2 in the general gaming state). It is determined whether or not the number is 2, 2 in the BB1 gaming state and 3 in the BB2 gaming state (step S89).

  When determining in step S89 that the number of inserted medals is not the number that can start the game, the main CPU 93 returns the process to step S86.

  On the other hand, when determining that the number of inserted medals is the number that allows the game to start, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the start switch 79 is ON (step S90).

  When determining in step S90 that the start switch 79 is not on, the main CPU 93 returns the process to step S86. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 79 is on, the main CPU 93 prohibits medal acceptance (step S91). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and the discharge of the medal inserted into the insertion slot from the medal payout opening 32 is urged. After executing the process of step S91, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

<Internal lottery processing>
The internal lottery process performed in step S15 of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S111). In the present embodiment, in a unit game performed by inserting three medals during the general game state, the main CPU 93 is for the general game state (three-ply game) shown in FIG. Set the internal lottery table. In a unit game performed by inserting two medals during the general game state, the main CPU 93 sets the internal lottery table for the general game state (two-game) shown in FIG. . In a unit game performed during the BB1 game state, the main CPU 93 sets the internal lottery table for the BB1 game state shown in FIG. In the unit game performed during the BB2 game state, the main CPU 93 sets the internal lottery table for the BB2 game state shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area (step S112).

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number using the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S111, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S113). That is, the main CPU 93 collates the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the subtraction result obtained in step S113 is smaller than 0 (step S114).

  When it is determined that the subtraction result is not smaller than 0, that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing is not performed, the main CPU 93 updates the random number value and the winning number (step S115).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not all winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (step S116).

  When determining that all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 93 returns the process to step S113.

  On the other hand, when determining that all winning numbers have been checked, the main CPU 93 sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (step S117). That is, the main CPU 93 determines that the display combination is lost as a result of the internal lottery.

  When it is determined in step S114 that the subtraction result is smaller than 0, that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing has been performed, the main CPU 93 refers to the internal lottery table used and uses the small role / replay data pointer. And the value of the bonus data pointer are acquired (step S118).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes the processing of step S117 or step S118 described above, and then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. An internal winning combination is acquired based on the value of (step S119). The processing of this step S119 refers to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table using the value of the small combination / replay data pointer determined in the above-described processing of step S117 or step S118. This is processing for determining a data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the replay data pointer.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 19A) (step S120). The process of step S120 is a process of storing the data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S119 in the internal winning combination storing area (storage area 0) shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21B) is 0 (step S121). This process is a process for determining whether or not the data value stored in the carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. That is, the process of step S121 is a process of determining whether BB1 or BB2 has been carried over.

  Next, when the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 in the process of step S121, the main CPU 93 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Based on this value, an internal winning combination is acquired (step S122). This process is performed by referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b) using the value of the bonus data pointer determined in the process of step S117 or step S118 described above. This is a process for determining a data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to the value.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21B) (step S123). This process is a process of setting the value of the bit corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination among the bits 0 and 1 of the carryover combination storage area shown in FIG.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in the process of step S121 described above, or after executing the process of step S123, the main winning combination stored in the carryover combination storage area The internal winning combination storing area is updated based on (Step S124). This process is a process of updating the data value of the internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 19A based on the type of the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area shown in FIG. .

  After executing the process of step S124, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
The reel stop initial setting process performed in step S16 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to a rotation stop number selection table (not shown), and stops the rotation based on the gaming state (general gaming state, BB1 gaming state, or BB2 gaming state) and the winning number. A business number is set (step S171).

  Next, the main CPU 93 refers to a reel stop initial setting table (not shown), and acquires each piece of information based on the number for turning stop (step S172). For example, the main CPU 93 selects the pull-in priority table selection table number, the pull-in priority table number, the number of the stop table used during the first to third stop operations, and information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, When the reels are stopped in a specific order, information used to reselect the stop table when the reels are stopped (or pressed) at a specific position is acquired. Incidentally, the stop table stores information on the number of sliding pieces with respect to the pressed position directly or indirectly. Using this information, there is no disadvantage to the player and an erroneous winning is generated. It is configured to stop at the stop position intended by the developer as long as it is not allowed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in each storage area of the symbol code storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S173), stores 3 in the stop button inactive counter (step S174), and ends this subroutine. To do.

<Pull-in priority table selection processing>
With reference to FIG. 27, the pull-in priority storage process performed in step S21 of FIG. 22 will be described in more detail. In the pull-in priority storage process, a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 27 is performed. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority table selection process performed in the pachislot main control circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table selection table number (not shown) is set (step S231). When determining that the pull-in priority table selection table number is not set, the main CPU 93 sets the stored pull-in priority table number (step S232). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, when determining that the pull-in priority table selection table number is set, the main CPU 93 sets a pull-in priority table selection table (not shown) according to the pull-in priority table selection table number (step S233). ). Then, the main CPU 93 refers to the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 20B) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 20A), and draws in the corresponding drawing priority table number from the drawing priority table selection table. Is set (step S234). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends this subroutine.

<Reel stop control process>
The reel stop control process performed in step S22 of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S281). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch provided on the stop switch substrate 80. When the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 93 repeats the process of step S281.

  When it is determined in step S281 that the valid stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R have been pressed, the main CPU 93 operates according to the pressed stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R as shown in FIG. The stop button storage area and the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 20B are updated (step S282). The main CPU 93 stores the types of operation stop buttons corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the press order storage area shown in FIG. By referencing, the pressing order of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R can be determined.

  Next, the main CPU 93 decrements the stop button non-operation counter by 1 (step S283), determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S284), and stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter (step S285). ). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when a stop operation is detected by the stop switch.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S286). In this process, the main CPU 93 obtains a stop table from the stop table selection data group, and obtains the number of sliding symbols defined at the stop start position.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a sliding frame number correction process (step S287). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the drawing priority data of the symbol corresponding to the number of sliding symbols acquired in step S286 is the highest in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (0 to 4 frames). If there is higher pull-in priority data, the number of sliding symbols is corrected so that the symbol stops at that position. That is, the main CPU 93 determines the number of sliding symbols on which a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority is displayed from among a plurality of types of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S288). The reel stop command data includes information on the operation stop button and the like. The reel stop command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). Thereby, the sub-control circuit 101 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines and stores a scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position stored in step S285 and the slip piece number determination data determined in step S286 (step S289). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any one of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process when necessary according to the search symbol position (step S290). In this process, the main CPU 93 reselects a stop table to be used from the stop table selection data group when the stop position is a specific stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S291).

  When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0, the main CPU 93 executes the pull-in priority order storing process (step S292), and returns the process to step S281. The pull-in priority storage process in step S292 is the same as the pull-in priority storage process in step S21 in FIG. 22, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  On the other hand, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

<Bonus end check process>
The bonus end check process performed in step S26 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a bonus end check process performed in the pachislot main control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB1 gaming state (step S421). The main CPU 93 can recognize the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag storage area of the main RAM 95 (see FIG. 21A).

  When determining that the current gaming state is the BB1 gaming state, the main CPU 93 updates the value of the bonus end number counter (step S422). In this process, the main CPU 93 updates the value of the bonus end number counter by subtracting the number of medals paid out in the BB1 gaming state from the preset number of payouts.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0 (step S423).

  When determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0, the main CPU 93 performs a BB1 end process (step S424). In this process, the main CPU 93 clears the bonus end number counter and updates bit 0 and bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “0”.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates bonus end command data, and stores the generated bonus end command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S425). The bonus end command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). As a result, the sub-control circuit 101 can recognize that the BB1 gaming state has ended. After executing the process of step S425, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S423 that the value of the bonus end number counter is 0 or more, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the small role has won (step S426). As shown in FIG. 17A, the only small combination that can be won in the BB1 gaming state is “BELL”. That is, in the process of step S426, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line is a symbol combination corresponding to “BELL” (see FIG. 12).

  When determining that the small role has won, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning number counter (step S427).

  When it is determined in step S426 that the small role has not won, or after executing the process of step S427, the main CPU 93 decrements the value of the game-possible number counter by 1 (step S428).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is 0 (step S429). When the main CPU 93 determines that neither the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is 0, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is 0, the main CPU 93 executes RB end processing (step S430). In this process, the main CPU 93 clears the winning counter and the possible game counter, and updates bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “0”. After executing the process of step S430, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  When determining in step S421 that the current gaming state is not the BB1 gaming state, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB2 gaming state (step S431). The main CPU 93 can recognize the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag storage area of the main RAM 95 (see FIG. 21A). When determining that the current gaming state is not the BB2 gaming state, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, when determining that the current gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, the main CPU 93 updates the value of the bonus end number counter (step S432). In this process, the main CPU 93 updates the value of the bonus end number counter by subtracting the number of medals paid out in the BB2 gaming state from the preset number of payouts.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0 (step S433).

  When determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0, the main CPU 93 performs a BB2 end process (step S434). In this process, the main CPU 93 clears the bonus end number counter and updates bit 1 and bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “0”.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates bonus end command data, and stores the generated bonus end command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S435). The bonus end command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). As a result, the sub-control circuit 101 can recognize that the BB2 gaming state has ended. After executing the process of step S435, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S433 that the value of the bonus end number counter is 0 or more, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the small role has won (step S436). As shown in FIG. 18A, the small combinations that can be won in the BB2 gaming state are “BELL” and “1MAI”. That is, in the process of step S436, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line is a symbol combination corresponding to “BELL” or “1MAI” (see FIG. 12).

  When determining that the small role has won, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning number counter (step S437).

  When it is determined in step S436 that the small role has not won, or after executing the process of step S437, the main CPU 93 decrements the value of the game number counter by 1 (step S438).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is 0 (step S439). When the main CPU 93 determines that neither the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is 0, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is 0, the main CPU 93 executes an RB end process (step S440). In this process, the main CPU 93 clears the winning counter and the possible game counter, and updates bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “0”. After executing the process of step S440, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

<Bonus activation check process>
The bonus operation check process performed in step S27 of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (BB1 gaming state or BB2 gaming state) (step S451). The main CPU 93 can recognize the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag storage area of the main RAM 95 (see FIG. 21A).

  When determining that the current gaming state is the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the RB is operating (step S452). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RB gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) of the main RAM 95.

  When determining that the RB is not operating, the main CPU 93 executes an RB operation process (step S453). In this process, the main CPU 93 updates bit 2 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “1”, sets “2” in the winning number counter, and sets “2” in the possible game number counter. 2 ”is set. When it is determined in step S452 that the RB is operating, or after executing the process of step S453, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S451 that the current gaming state is neither the BB1 gaming state nor the BB2 gaming state, the main CPU 93 determines whether BB1 has won a prize (step S454). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line is a symbol combination corresponding to BB1 (see FIG. 12).

  When determining that BB1 has won, the main CPU 93 performs BB1 operation processing (step S455). In this process, the main CPU 93 updates bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “1”. Further, the main CPU 93 sets “15” in the bonus end number counter. Each time a medal is paid out in the BB1 gaming state, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted, and when the value of the bonus end number counter becomes smaller than 0, the BB1 gaming state ends (see FIG. 29). Step S423 to step S425). Further, the main CPU 93 executes RB operation processing (see step S453).

  Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21B) (step S456).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates bonus start command data, and stores the generated bonus start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S457). The bonus start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). As a result, the sub-control circuit 101 can recognize that the BB1 gaming state has started. After executing the process of step S457, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S454 that BB1 has not won, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not BB2 has won (step S458). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line is a symbol combination corresponding to BB2 (see FIG. 12).

  When determining that BB2 has won, the main CPU 93 performs BB2 operation processing (step S459). In this process, the main CPU 93 updates bit 1 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 21A) to “1”. Further, “15” is set in the bonus end number counter. Each time a medal is paid out in the BB2 gaming state, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted, and when the value of the bonus end number counter becomes smaller than 0, the BB2 gaming state ends (see FIG. 29). Step S433 to step S435). Further, the main CPU 93 executes RB operation processing (see step S453).

  Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21B) (step S460).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates bonus start command data, and stores the generated bonus start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 (step S461). The bonus start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 in the command data transmission process (see FIG. 31). Thereby, the sub-control circuit 101 can recognize that the BB2 gaming state has started. After executing the process of step S461, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

  When determining in step S458 that BB2 has not won, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the replay combination (“REPL”) has won (step S462). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line is a symbol combination (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the replay combination (“REPL”).

  When determining that the replay combination (“REPL”) has won, the main CPU 93 makes an automatic insertion request (step S463). In this process, the main CPU 93 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter.

  If it is determined in step S462 that the replay combination (“REPL”) has not won, or after executing the processing of step S463, the main CPU 93 ends the present subroutine.

<Interrupt processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process performed in the pachislot main control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention. This process is executed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (step S471). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an input port check process (step S472). In this process, the main CPU 93 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 92. For example, the main CPU 93 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 79, stop switch, etc. for each interrupt process. The main CPU 93 stores input state command data including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95. The stored input state command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Accordingly, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 23 and the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs timer update processing (step S473). Next, the main CPU 93 performs command data transmission processing (step S474). In this process, the main CPU 93 transmits the command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 101.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a process of controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S475). More specifically, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. 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 93 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S476). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 restores the register (step S477), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Processing at power-on>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a sub-control process performed when the power is turned on in the sub-control circuit of the pachislot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process (step S601). In this process, the sub CPU 102 performs error check of the sub RAM 103 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, a sound control task, which are timer interrupt synchronization task groups, and a mother task, which is a VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization task group.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates a lamp control task (see FIG. 33) (step S602). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 102 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 102 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving the timer interrupt event message, It is a process which performs the process which controls a lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates a sound control task (see FIG. 34) (step S603). The sound control task is a process in which the sub CPU 102 executes a process of controlling a sound output state from speakers such as the speakers 58, 64, 65L, and 65R.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the mother task (see FIG. 35) (step S604) and aborts the process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 11 when an image of one frame is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. Is used.

<Ramp control task>
The lamp control task activated in step S602 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachislot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (step S621). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes lamp related data initialization processing (step S622).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 waits for a timer interrupt (step S623). In this process, until the sub CPU 102 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 102 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Further, a task group (not shown) for power supply interrupt synchronization and a task group (not shown) for door monitoring unit communication synchronization can be mentioned.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a sound control task (see FIG. 34) (step S624). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In this embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S624, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S624, among the sound control tasks shown in FIG. 34, the processes of steps S643 and S644 are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes lamp data analysis processing (step S625), executes lamp effect execution processing (lamp lighting control processing) (step S626), and returns the processing to step S623.

<Sound control task>
The sound control task activated in step S603 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a sound control task performed in the pachislot sub-control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process of sound related data related to the sound output state from speakers such as the speakers 58, 64, 65L, and 65R (step S641).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (step S642).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes sound data analysis processing (step S643), performs sound effect execution processing (step S644), and returns the processing to step S642.

<Mother task>
The mother task activated in step S604 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a mother task performed in the pachislot sub-control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the mother task, the sub CPU 102 activates the main task (step S661), activates the main board communication task (step S662), activates the animation task (step S663), and aborts the process.

<Main task>
The main task activated in step S661 in FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a main task performed in the pachislot sub-control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the main task, the sub CPU 102 executes a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S681) and waits for a VSYNC interrupt (step S682).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a drawing process (step S683), and returns the process to step S682.

<Main board communication task>
The main board communication task activated in step S662 in FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task performed in the pachislot sub-control circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization of the communication message queue (step S701), and executes a reception command check (step S702).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S703). If it is determined that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 102 returns the process to step S702.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received, it is determined that the received command is a legitimate command, game information is created from the received command, and the created game information is stored in the sub-RAM 103. (Step S704). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes command analysis processing (see FIG. 38) (step S705), and returns the processing to step S702.

<Command analysis processing>
The command analysis process performed in step S705 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing performed in the pachislot sub-control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the command analysis process, the sub CPU 102 executes an effect content determination process (see FIG. 40) (step S711), executes a ramp data determination process (step S712), and executes a sound data determination process (step S713). Each determined data is registered (step S714), and this subroutine is finished.

<Anime task>
The animation task activated in step S663 in FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an animation task performed in the pachislot sub-control circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 102 checks a change from the previous game information (step S731). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 determines that the game information stored in the sub RAM 103 (see step S704 in FIG. 37) is different from the game information stored in the sub RAM 103 at the time of the previous animation task. Check if it is.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 102 executes an object control process (step S732). Specifically, when a check result indicating that the game information is changed is obtained in step S731, the sub CPU 102 controls the image according to the change of the game information.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 102 executes animation task management processing (step S733). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 manages the order of images displayed in various effects. When the sub CPU 102 executes the animation task management process, the process returns to step S731.

<Production content determination process>
The effect content determination process performed in step S711 in FIG. 38 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachislot according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not initialization command data (see step S57 in FIG. 23) has been received (step S751).

  If it is determined in step S751 that initialization command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization command reception processing (step S752) and ends this subroutine. In the initialization command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 102 is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 when the power is turned on when the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachi-slot 1 is on. The execution request of the hall menu task according to the initialization command data to be executed. As a result, the hall menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. In addition, effect data based on information transmitted as initialization command data (presence / absence of setting value change, setting value information, etc.) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S751 that initialization command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not medal insertion command data (see steps S83 and S88 in FIG. 24) has been received (see FIG. 24). Step S753).

  If it is determined in step S753 that the medal insertion command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes a medal insertion command reception process (step S754) and ends this subroutine. In the process at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as medal insertion command data (information indicating whether or not a medal has been inserted, a value of the inserted number counter, a credit counter, etc.) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S753 that the medal insertion command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not start command data (see step S17 in FIG. 22) has been received (step S755).

  If it is determined in step S755 that start command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes start command reception processing (step S756), and ends this subroutine. In the start command receiving process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as start command data (information indicating a game state flag type, an internal winning combination type (winning number), etc.) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S755 that start command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not reel rotation start command data (see step S20 in FIG. 22) has been received (step S757). .

  If it is determined in step S757 that the reel rotation start command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (step S758), and ends this subroutine. In the reel rotation start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as reel rotation start command data (information indicating that the rotation of the reel has started) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S757 that the reel rotation start command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the reel stop command data (see step S288 in FIG. 28) has been received (step S759). ).

  If it is determined in step S759 that the reel stop command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes a reel stop command reception process (step S760), and ends this subroutine. In the reel stop command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as reel stop command data (information indicating stop reel type, stop start position, number of sliding pieces (or planned stop position), etc.) is set. Is done.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S759 that the reel stop command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether display command data (see step S25 in FIG. 22) has been received (step S761).

  If it is determined in step S761 that display command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes display command reception processing (step S762), and ends this subroutine. In the processing at the time of display command reception, for example, effect data based on information (information indicating a display combination etc.) transmitted as display command data is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S761 that display command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not bonus start command data (see steps S457 and S461 in FIG. 30) has been received (step S761). S763).

  If it is determined in step S763 that bonus start command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes bonus start command reception processing (step S764), and ends this subroutine. In the bonus start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as bonus start command data (such as information indicating that the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state has started) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S763 that bonus start command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not bonus end command data (see steps S425 and S435 in FIG. 29) has been received (see FIG. 29). Step S765).

  If it is determined in step S765 that bonus end command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes bonus end command reception processing (step S766), and ends this subroutine. In the bonus end command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as bonus end command data (information indicating that the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state has ended) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S765 that bonus end command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not input state command data (see step S472 in FIG. 31) has been received (step S767). .

  If it is determined in step S767 that the input state command data has been received, the sub CPU 102 executes an input state command reception process (step S768), and ends this subroutine. In the input state command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as input state command data (information indicating whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S767 that the input state command data has not been received, the sub CPU 102 ends the present subroutine.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIGS.

  According to the above-described embodiment, the number of payouts relative to the number of medals inserted in a unit game performed during the BB2 game state (BB game state in which three medals can be inserted for one unit game) The ratio is larger than the ratio of the payout number to the number of inserted medals in the unit game performed by inserting three medals during the general gaming state. That is, the payout rate in the BB2 game state (three-sheet game) is larger than the payout rate in the general game state (three-game game). On the other hand, the ratio of the payout number to the number of inserted medals in the unit game performed during the BB1 game state (BB game state in which two medals can be inserted for one unit game) This is smaller than the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of inserted medals in a unit game performed by inserting three medals. In other words, the payout rate in the BB1 game state (two-game) is smaller than the payout rate in the general game state (three-game).

  According to the above-described embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the gaming state can be shifted only to the BB1 gaming state among the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state. It is. That is, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the BB2 gaming state (a state in which the payout rate is higher than that in the case where three medals are inserted in the general gaming state) does not shift.

  In this regard, if three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the player can shift to the BB2 gaming state (a state in which the payout rate is larger than that in the case where three medals are inserted in the general gaming state). In this case, in order to improve the interest of the general gaming state, in the case of increasing the payout rate in the general gaming state (three-game playing), the payout rate in the BB2 gaming state is equal to the general gaming state (three-game playing). ), Which is a higher value than the appearance rate, the overall appearance rate may increase excessively, and may not conform to the wind management law.

  On the other hand, according to the above-described embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the payout rate is larger than that in the BB2 gaming state (three medals are inserted in the general gaming state). Since the transition to (state) does not shift, the overall appearance rate will rise excessively even if the appearance rate in the general gaming state (three-game) is increased in order to improve the interest of the general gaming state. Can be suppressed. Therefore, a ball design that conforms to the customs law (for example, the winning probability of the operating role for shifting to the BB game state, the upper limit number of medals to be paid out in the BB game state, and the ball payout rate within a predetermined range, and In addition, it is easy to design a winning combination of a small combination where a medal is paid out when winning a prize in a general gaming state and a payout number).

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the BB1 gaming state can shift to the BB1 gaming state, but the BB1 gaming state is more than the general gaming state (three-sheet game). Also, the rate of appearance is small. Therefore, even if the payout rate in the general game state (three-game game) is slightly increased, it is possible to prevent the overall payout rate from excessively increasing. For this reason, it is possible to make a variety of game designs in the general gaming state (three-game playing) and diversify the gaming characteristics in the general gaming state. Thereby, the interest of a general game state can be improved.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, when the BELL wins, the ratio of the payout number with respect to the number of medals inserted is three medals inserted rather than the unit game performed by inserting two medals. The unit game that is played is larger. Thereby, the payout rate in the general game state (three-game game) is higher than the payout rate in the BB1 game state (BB game state in which two medals can be inserted for one unit game). It is possible to design a ball so that it becomes higher.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, when three medals are inserted in the general gaming state, the game play rate is smaller than that in the BB1 gaming state (three medals are inserted in the general gaming state). Therefore, out of the total number of medals to be paid out to the player, the ratio of the number of medals to be paid out in the BB gaming state (community ratio) can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to perform a ball design without taking into consideration the regulations regarding the ratio of bonuses, and a ball design that conforms to the wind management law (for example, the winning probability of the operating role for shifting to the BB gaming state, the BB gaming state) The maximum number of medals to be paid out in (1) and the design of the winning combination and the number of paid-outs of small roles in which medals are paid out when winning in the general gaming state). In addition, since it is possible to perform flexible ball design for regulations regarding the ratio of items, it is possible to make the ball design in the general gaming state rich in variations, and various game characteristics in the general gaming state Can be Thereby, the interest of a general game state can be improved.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the payout rate in the BB2 gaming state (BB gaming state in which three medals can be inserted for one unit game) The payout rate in the BB1 game state (BB game state in which two medals can be inserted for one unit game) is larger than the payout rate in the case of medals being inserted). It is larger than the payout rate in the state (when two medals are inserted). That is, when the general gaming state is compared with the BB gaming state where the number of inserted medals is the same, the payout rate in the BB gaming state is higher. Is also secured.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the probability that BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state (three-game) is zero. Therefore, carry-over of BB2 is not started with the general gaming state (three-game playing) as a trigger. On the other hand, there is a possibility that carry-over of BB2 is started when the general game state (two-game) is triggered. However, as described above, even in a state where BB2 is carried over, in the general gaming state (three-game), the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is not stopped and displayed along the winning determination line ( The reel stop control is performed so that BB2 does not win. Thereby, in the general gaming state (three-game playing), it is possible to shift the gaming state only to the BB1 gaming state among the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state.

  Game state transition means in the present invention (when a second predetermined number of game media are inserted from the game medium input means in the general game state, the first special game state is selected from the first special game state and the second special game state. However, the means that makes it possible to change the gaming state is not limited to this example. For example, while setting the probability that BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state (three-player game) to be greater than 0, in the general gaming state (three-player game), BB2 is being carried over. Even in such a case, the reel stop control may be performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is not stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. Further, even if the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line, the gaming state may be configured not to shift to the BB2 gaming state.

  In the present invention, an AT gaming state may be provided as a gaming state (sub). Here, the AT gaming state can be a state in which the pressing order (stop button stop order) for winning a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is notified. In the AT gaming state, when a predetermined push order (an internal winning combination that defines a combination in which a winning is established by pressing the stop button in an appropriate order) is won internally, the push order corresponding to the push order Is notified, the player can win a combination defined by the pressing order by operating the stop button according to the notified pressing order. When providing the AT gaming state, for example, it is possible to configure as follows.

  That is, in step S756 of FIG. 40, when the sub CPU 102 determines that a predetermined push order has been won internally, it executes a push order navigation effect for winning a combination defined by the push order. The push order navigation effect is an effect of causing the liquid crystal display device 11 to display a push order navigation image. The push order navigation image notifies the push order (the pressing order of the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R) for winning the combination defined by the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery. It is an image. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 stores a plurality of push order navigation image data. Each push order navigation image data corresponds to an image for informing the push order for winning a combination defined by one internal winning combination. In step S756 of FIG. 40, the sub CPU 102 selects a push order corresponding to a push order for winning a combination defined by the push order combination from a plurality of push order navigation image data stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86. The forward navigation image data is determined as data used for the current presentation. As a result, an image that suggests that the stop operation is performed in the pressing order is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 as a pressing order navigation image.

  In addition, the notification of the pressing order in the AT gaming state is not limited to notification by image, and notification may be performed using sound or light.

  Also, what is notified in the AT gaming state is not limited to the order of pressing required to win a combination defined by the pressing order. In the AT gaming state, any information necessary for winning a combination defined by a predetermined combination may be notified. For example, when a plurality of internal winning combinations are set as push winning combinations and the appropriate order is predetermined for each internal winning combination, the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery may be notified. . If the player who knows the appropriate order for each internal winning combination can know the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery, the player can perform the stop operation in the appropriate order. Further, a winning may be established when a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, and the appropriate timing may be notified in the AT gaming state.

  Also, in the AT gaming state, when a plurality of combinations are defined by one pushing order, and when each combination wins, the combination with the largest payout number is selected. It is desirable that information (push order) necessary for winning a prize is notified. By providing such an AT gaming state in the general gaming state, it is possible to increase the payout rate in the general gaming state and improve the interest of the general gaming state.

  In addition, what is notified in the AT gaming state is not limited to the order (pushing order) of the stop operation as described above, for example, any one of a plurality of colors is notified as the color of the symbol to be aimed at. Color navigation may be performed.

  In addition, the AT game state end condition is not particularly limited, and for example, a predetermined number of unit games may be set as an end condition (game number management), or the number of unit games for which notification has been performed is predetermined. Reaching the number of times may be the end condition (navigation number management), or the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of payouts reaching a predetermined number may be the end condition (difference number management).

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination during the general gaming state (replay winning probability) has been described as being always constant. However, in the present invention, a state (high RT gaming state) in which the replay winning probability is relatively high in the general gaming state may be provided.

  There is no particular limitation on the opportunity to shift to the high RT gaming state. For example, when a combination that triggers a bonus operation (for example, BB1 or BB2) is determined as an internal winning combination, or a predetermined symbol combination is won. When a stop display is made along the determination line, it is possible to shift to the high RT gaming state.

  In the present invention, in such a high RT gaming state, it is desirable that notification in the above-described AT gaming state is performed. In the high RT game state, since replay is won with high probability, the consumption of game media (medals) can be reduced. On the other hand, in the AT gaming state, information (push order) necessary for winning a combination with a large number of payouts of game media (medals) is notified, so that the game media ( Opportunities to increase medals). Thereby, it is possible to increase the payout rate in the general gaming state, and the interest in the general gaming state can be improved. And as explained above, according to the present invention, even if the interest of the general gaming state is improved in this way, it is possible to easily perform the ball design so as to conform to the customs law. .

  Note that the general gaming state in the present invention is a gaming state other than the special gaming state (bonus gaming state). The special gaming state is a state in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the second type special object is operating even if the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special object is operating. May be. In the present invention, both the first special game state and the second special game state may be a state in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special object is operating, both of which are the second type. It may be in a state in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the special accessory is in operation, one of which is the state in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory is operating, and the other is the second. The state in which the accessory continuous operation apparatus concerning the seed special accessory is operating may be used. In the present invention, three or more kinds of special game states may be provided, and special game states other than the first special game state and the second special game state may be provided.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Reel display window 11 Liquid crystal display device 19L, 19C, 19R Stop button 23 Start lever 58, 64, 65L, 65R Speaker 79 Start switch 80 Stop switch board 85 LED
86 ROM cartridge substrate 91 Main control circuit 92 Microcomputer 93 Main CPU
94 Main ROM
95 Main RAM
101 Sub control circuit 102 Sub CPU
103 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

Betting means capable of betting game value for one unit game;
A symbol display means capable of performing variable display of symbols;
A role determining means capable of determining a winning role based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Stop command means capable of outputting a stop command signal in response to a stop operation by the player;
Based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining unit and the stop command signal output from the stop command unit, stop control unit for stopping the variable display of the symbol display unit,
The number of bet game value from the bet means, on the basis of the display results displayed stopped by the stop control means, and a providing means capable confer benefits,
The combination determining means can determine a bonus combination that can be carried over to the next unit game as a winning combination, and a first bonus combination and a second bonus combination are provided as the bonus combination,
Further, when the first bonus combination is determined as a winning combination and a specific display result corresponding to the first bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a first bonus gaming state can be generated, When a second bonus combination is determined as a winning combination, and a display result corresponding to the second bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a bonus operating means for enabling generation of a second bonus gaming state;
At least a first predetermined number of games betted with a first predetermined number of game values and a second predetermined number of games betted with a second predetermined number of game values different from the first predetermined number are possible. Yes,
In the first gaming state in which the first predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations and the stop display of the specific display result is permitted, the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The first bonus game state can be generated by the bonus actuating means, the second predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations, and the display of the specific display result is stopped. When the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the allowed second gaming state, the generation of the first bonus gaming state by the bonus operating means is not executed,
In the first bonus game state , which is shifted when the specific display result is stopped and displayed in the first game state , it is possible to bet only the game value different from the first predetermined number. The
In the second bonus game state, the first bonus combination cannot be determined as a winning combination.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Betting means capable of betting game value for one unit game;
A symbol display means capable of performing variable display of symbols;
A role determining means capable of determining a winning role based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Stop command means capable of outputting a stop command signal in response to a stop operation by the player;
Based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining unit and the stop command signal output from the stop command unit, stop control unit for stopping the variable display of the symbol display unit,
The number of bet game value from the bet means, on the basis of the display results displayed stopped by the stop control means, and a providing means capable confer benefits,
The combination determining means can determine a bonus combination that can be carried over to the next unit game as a winning combination, and a first bonus combination and a second bonus combination are provided as the bonus combination,
Further, when the first bonus combination is determined as a winning combination and a specific display result corresponding to the first bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a first bonus gaming state can be generated, When a second bonus combination is determined as a winning combination, and a display result corresponding to the second bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a bonus operating means for enabling generation of a second bonus gaming state;
At least a first predetermined number of games betted with a first predetermined number of game values and a second predetermined number of games betted with a second predetermined number of game values different from the first predetermined number are possible. Yes,
In the first gaming state in which the first predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations and the stop display of the specific display result is permitted, the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The first bonus game state can be generated by the bonus actuating means, the second predetermined number of games and the first bonus combination are determined as winning combinations, and the display of the specific display result is stopped. When the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the allowed second gaming state, the generation of the first bonus gaming state by the bonus operating means is not executed,
In the first bonus gaming state , control is not performed to shift to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first bonus gaming state ,
In the second bonus game state, the first bonus combination cannot be determined as a winning combination.
A gaming machine characterized by that. An informing means capable of informing a stop operation mode advantageous to a player;
Notification game control means for controlling execution of a notification game in which notification by the notification means is performed, and
The notification game control means is capable of executing the notification game in a general game state in which no bonus is activated.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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