JP6733008B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine.

Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and a start lever is operated (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of the reels arranged on the surface of the reels starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is drive-controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled, and the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped based on the internal winning combination.

Regarding the reel stop control, in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine (so-called 5) which is designed to be pulled in to the maximum within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination. No.) is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, the control that does not stop the stop despite the internal winning, which is possible with the conventional gaming machine (so-called No. 4 machine), is abolished, and if a corresponding combination of symbols is aimed, Since a combination of symbols according to the winning combination can be surely prepared, a fair game can be realized.

JP 2012-200497 A

However, in the stop control that pulls in the corresponding symbol to the maximum extent, the pulling in of the symbol must be prioritized over the item that you want to design, and specific reach such as reach eyes that were possible with conventional gaming machines (so-called No. 4 machine). There is a problem that it is difficult to design and develop the eyes so that they can be displayed.

As an example, by displaying one more symbol "watermelon" on the effective line of crossdown, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be lined up (in the following, one more will be displayed like this. In this case, the result that the same pattern is aligned is sometimes referred to as a "temple appearance") is considered to have a special meaning such as reach. In the game where the role "watermelon" is internally won, the corresponding symbol "watermelon" will be pulled in as much as possible, so even though the symbol "watermelon" can be pulled in on the effective line of the crossdown, it is kicked off. I can't. Therefore, even if you have not won the bonus, the tempai rolls of the design "Watermelon" will be displayed along the crossdown when the winning role "Watermelon" is won, and the balance roll of the design "Watermelon" will be reached. Can no longer be treated as.

In a gaming machine, such as a pachi-slot machine, in which symbols are stopped and displayed by the player's stop operation, it is preferable that various combinations of symbols can be flexibly displayed in order to enhance the playability of the combination of symbols (between) that are stopped and displayed. In this regard, in the current game machine (so-called No. 5 machine), since it is necessary to perform stop control to pull in the corresponding symbol as much as possible as described above, in order to give a special meaning to the tempai appearance of the specific symbol. Are required to be devised with new ideas.

The present invention has been made in view of such a demand, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a special meaning to a tempai appearance of a specific symbol.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R), and a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels (for example, , The reel display window 4) and a plurality of lines (for example, a center line 8a, a top line 8b, a bottom line) formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means. 8c, cross-down line 8d and cross-up line 8e), start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79), and detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the symbol changing means (for example, the main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel, and based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, among a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determination means (for example, a main control circuit 91) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and a stop operation provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. The detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stop switch board 80), and a configuration symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected, is one of the plurality of lines. With reference to the line, if it is within the number of draw-in allowable symbols that is previously allowed to be drawn in the line between the time when the stop operation is detected and the rotation of the reel is stopped, the constituent symbol Reel stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) that stops the rotation of the reel so as to stop along the one line, and the plurality of lines are the first reel of the first reel. A first line connecting the unit symbol display area and the second unit symbol display area of the second reel, and connecting the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and the third unit symbol display area of the second reel The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means includes at least a second line, and a predetermined winning combination (for example, “F_watermelon”) and a bonus winning combination (for example, “F_red-red-red” “F_mouse”). Mouse and mouse, "F_MB") and at least, the predetermined combination, the first symbol combination in which a specific symbol (for example, the symbol "watermelon") is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas on one line ( For example, "C_ watermelon") and in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel on one line. Then, the specific symbol is displayed, and a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol (for example, the symbol "replay") is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the second reel (for example, "C_watermelon"). Control A") is associated with the second reel, at least there is a place where the plurality of specific symbols are not arranged at symbol number intervals within the allowable drawing-in symbol number, and the reel stop control is performed. Means, when the predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, a stop operation for the second reel is detected. If the specific symbol is within the number of allowable drawing-in symbols based on the first line, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the specific symbol along the first line, and the first line If the specific symbol is not within the pull-in allowable symbol number on the basis of, and the specific symbol is within the pull-in allowable symbol number on the basis of the second line, the predetermined symbol is the first line or The reel is stopped so as to be stopped along the second line, and the reel stop control means determines that the bonus combination is an internal winning combination and the predetermined combination is an internal winning combination. If the stop operation for the second reel is detected when the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the second line is used as a reference. When the specific symbol is within the drawing allowable symbol number, it is possible to stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop the specific symbol along the second line.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined symbol on the second reel is a symbol number interval within the drawing allowable symbol number for each of the plurality of specific symbols arranged on the second reel. And is arranged on the downstream side in the reel rotation direction with respect to the specific symbol.

According to the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempai appearance of a specific symbol.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the said pachi-slot machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a main control circuit of the pachi-slot machine. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sub-control circuit of the pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachi-slot machine, and the symbol combination which can be stopped and displayed. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachi-slot machine, and the symbol combination which can be stopped and displayed. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initialization table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initialization table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the reel display window of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the setting value conversion table memorize|stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a diagram showing a setting suggestion effect lottery table stored in the pachi-slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows the main control processing of the above-mentioned pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value conversion process of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initialization process of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows reel stop control processing of the above-mentioned pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption processing by control of the main CPU of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the timing of various processes regarding the setting suggestion production of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the combination of the symbols of the pachi-slot machine of another embodiment.

Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, and its configuration and operation will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Function flow]
First, the functional flow of the pachi-slot machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachi-slot machine of this embodiment uses medals as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to medals, for example, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as the game medium.

When a player inserts a medal into a pachi-slot machine and operates a start lever, one value (hereinafter, referred to as a random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

The internal winning combination determining means performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. The internal winning combination determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the activated line described below is determined. In addition, as a type of symbol combination, a bonus is given to the player such as a small winning combination in which medals are paid out, a replay in which a replay (replay) operation is performed, and a bonus combination in which a bonus operation is performed. Those related to "winning prizes" and those related to other so-called "losses" are provided.

Further, when the start lever is operated, the plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. To do. The reel stop control means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later.

In the pachi-slot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is referred to as the “number of sliding pieces”. In the present embodiment, when the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum number of sliding pieces) is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum sliding piece is set. The number is set to one pattern.

The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, the combination of the symbols is normally placed on the activated line within a prescribed time of 190 msec (for 4 symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means, for example, during the operation of the challenge bonus (hereinafter, referred to as “CB”) and the “MB” (middle bonus) that continuously operate the “CB”, which is the second-class special accessory, For one or more reels, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed along the activated line as much as possible within the prescribed time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various prescribed times corresponding to the game state, and stops the rotation of the reel so that the combination of the symbols which are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the activated line. Let

In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop operation, the first stop operation. The stop operation performed next to the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed subsequent to the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

In this way, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is related to winning. This winning determination means is also one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. Then, when it is determined by the winning determination means that the displayed combination of symbols is related to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachi-slot machine, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game).

Further, in the pachi-slot machine, in the flow of the above-mentioned series of game operations, image display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Various productions are performed using.

Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for production (hereinafter referred to as a random number value for production) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect to be executed this time from the plurality of kinds of effect content associated with the internal winning combination. The effect content determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the sub-control circuit described later.

Next, when the effect content is determined by the effect content determining means, the effect executing means responds to each of the triggers such as when the reel starts rotating, when each reel stops rotating, and when the presence or absence of a prize is determined. To execute. Thus, in the pachi-slot machine, for example, by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination, there is an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed). It is provided to the player and the interest of the player can be improved.

[Pachislot machine structure]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The pachi-slot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2 as shown in FIG. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a that houses reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 7 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The grip 7 is a recess that can be carried by the carrier when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are also referred to as the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape, and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) patterns are drawn 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 is provided in the upper end region of the front door 2b, and the liquid crystal display device 11 is arranged below the upper panel unit 10. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source and executes an effect by light emitted from the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 11 executes an effect by displaying an image.

A pedestal portion 12 is provided at the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a frame member 13 and various devices to be operated by the player.

The frame member 13 has a symbol display area 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button attachment portion 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display area 4 and the information display window 14 are provided in the opening of the frame member 13, and the stop button attachment portion 15 is provided below the opening of the frame member 13.

The symbol display area 4 is an area overlapping the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and is arranged on the front side (player side) of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and has a configuration in which the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R arranged behind it (on the side of the cabinet 2a) can be seen through. Therefore, in the following, the symbol display area 4 is referred to as a reel display window 4.

The reel display window 4 has three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind it, and when the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, among the plurality of symbols provided on the circumferential surface of each reel, the reels are arranged in succession. Two symbols are configured to be displayed in the frame. That is, when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, in the frame of the reel display window 4, one symbol is provided in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions for each reel (a total of three symbols). ) Is displayed.

The information display window 14 is continuously provided in the lower portion of the reel display window 4 and is arranged so that the information display surface thereof faces upward. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered with a transparent window cover 16. The window cover 16 is arranged on the inner surface side of the frame member 13 and is not removable from the front surface side of the front door 2b.

The frame member 13 also has a sheet mounting portion 17 that faces the information display surface of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. Then, a sheet member (information sheet) in which information regarding a game is written is arranged between the sheet mounting portion 17 and the window cover 16. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps, and the window cover 16 serves as a mounting portion of the information sheet.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the window cover 16 is not removable from the front side of the front door 2b and has a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps, it is possible to attach the information sheet. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of accessing the inside of the pachi-slot machine 1 via the section. The exchange of information sheets will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, as described above, an example in which the information display window 14 is formed continuously with the reel display window 4 in the opening of the frame member 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information display window 14 may not be formed continuously with the reel display window 4. That is, the opening of the reel display window 4 and the opening of the information display window 14 may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

The stop button attachment portion 15 is formed of a flat plate member having a substantially trapezoidal surface shape. The stop button attachment portion 15 is provided below the information display window 14 and is provided such that its substantially trapezoidal surface faces the front (player side). On the substantially trapezoidal surface of the stop button attachment portion 15, three through holes through which the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R pass are provided side by side.

Three stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and each stop button is provided for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel. These stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are one of various devices to be operated by the player. In addition, below, stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is also called the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R, respectively.

In addition to the stop button, a medal slot 20, a MAX bet button 21, a 1-bet button 22, and a start lever 23 are provided on the base 12 as various devices to be operated by the player.

The medal insertion slot 20 is provided to receive medals that are dropped by the player from the outside onto the pachi-slot machine 1. The medals received from the medal insertion slot 20 are used for one game with a preset number (for example, 3) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited in the pachi-slot machine 1. be able to. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a so-called credit function.

The MAX bet button 21 and the 1 bet button 22 are provided to determine the number of coins to be used for one game from the medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1. The start lever 23 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R).

Further, when viewed from the front, a 7-segment display 24 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 of the front door 2b. The 7-segment display 24 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) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). Is displayed digitally. Further, a selection button 25 (chance button) is provided on the right side of the reel display window 4 of the front door 2b. The selection button 25 is a button that is pressed by the player when a selection operation such as playability is required. The selection button 25 is connected to a sub-control board 72, which will be described later, and the sub-control board 72 detects the depression of the selection button 25 and controls the selection operation based on the detection.

Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12 of the front door 2b. Each side panel unit has a light source and executes an effect by light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the left side panel unit 26L. The settlement button 27 is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1 to the outside.

A waist panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal 12 of the front door 2b. 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 opening 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout port 32 guides the medals discharged by driving a hopper device 51 (medal payout device) described later to the outside. The medal tray unit 34 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided to output sound effects such as sound effects and music corresponding to the effect contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. 3 and 4 are views showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 provided on the back surface side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b.

The cabinet 2a is a box-shaped member, and has a top plate, a bottom plate, left and right side plates, and a back plate. On the upper side inside the cabinet 2a, for example, a cabinet-side speaker 42 for outputting a sound effect is provided.

A cabinet-side relay board 44 is disposed on one side portion (left side in FIGS. 3 and 4) of the cabinet-side speaker 42. The cabinet-side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 5 described below) attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), a hopper device 51, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75 (described below). 5) and a medal payout count switch (not shown).

An amplifier board 45 that controls the output of sound from the cabinet-side speaker 42 is arranged in the central portion inside the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front (player side), the other side portion (right side in FIGS. 3 and 4) of the amplifier board 45 has an external portion described later. Centralized terminal board 47 (see FIG. 5 described later) is arranged. The external centralized terminal board 47 is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

A hopper device 51 (medal payout device), a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply device 53 are arranged in a lower portion inside the cabinet 2a.

The hopper device 51 is attached to a substantially central portion of the bottom plate of the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 has a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds, for example, 50 or when the settlement button 27 is pressed to settle the medals. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout opening 32 (see FIG. 2).

The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores the medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is arranged on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front.

The power supply device 53 has a power switch 53a and a power board 53b (see FIG. 5 described later). The power supply device 53 is arranged on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The power supply device 53 converts the electric power of the AC voltage 100V into the electric power of the DC voltage required by each unit, and supplies the converted electric power to each unit.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the middle door 41 is disposed substantially in the center of the back surface of the front door 2b, and the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 4) is attached to the front door 2b so as to be opened and closed from the back side. Has been.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main control board case 55 accommodating a main control board 71 described later (see FIG. 5 described later) and three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are attached to the middle door 41. Has been. Although not shown, a stepping motor (symbol changing means) is connected to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

In this embodiment, when the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17 are exposed on the back surface of the front door 2b, as shown in FIG. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17, the information sheet in which the information regarding the game is written is arranged. This information sheet is inserted into a gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17 with the middle door 41 opened to expose the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet mounting portion 17. It Also, when exchanging the information sheet, the information sheet exchange operation is performed after the middle door 41 is opened.

Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key type switch 56 (see FIG. 5 described later) described later. The setting key type switch 56 is set on the pachi-slot machine 1 when setting any one of a plurality of setting values provided for setting the amount of profit given to the player. It is used when confirming the set value. In the present embodiment, the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55 constitute a main control board unit.

The main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55 has a main control circuit 91 described later (see FIG. 6 described later). The main control circuit 91 is a circuit for controlling the main flow of the game in the pachi-slot machine 1, such as determination of internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of winning or not. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings.

On the upper part of the middle door 41 of the front door 2b, a sub control board case 57 that accommodates a sub control board 72 (see FIG. 5, which will be described later) described later is arranged. The sub control board 72 housed in the sub control board case 57 has a sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 7, which will be described later). The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls execution of effects such as display of images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings.

Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a sub relay board 61 (described later, see FIG. 5) 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 is a board that relays the connection wiring between the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. The sub relay board 61 is a relay board that electrically connects the sub control board 72 and a board provided around the sub control board 72. It should be noted that examples of the board arranged around the sub-control board 72 include LED boards 62A and 62B described later.

Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the LED boards 62A and 62B are provided above the sub control board case 57 when viewed from the back surface side of the front door 2b. The LED boards 62A and 62B cause an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see below) to emit light according to the effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see below-mentioned FIG. 7). Display a blinking pattern. The pachi-slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of LED boards in addition to the LED boards 62A and 62B.

Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 described later is disposed below the sub relay board 61 (see FIG. 5 described later). The 24h door open/close monitoring unit 63 stores history information of opening/closing of the middle door 41. Further, the 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 outputs a signal for displaying an error by the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101) when the middle door 41 is opened.

Below the middle door 41, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged. The lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged on the back surface of the front door 2b at positions facing the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 2), respectively.

Further, above the lower speaker 65L of the front door 2b, a selector 66 and a door open/close monitoring switch 67 (see FIG. 5 described later) are arranged. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the material and shape of the medal are proper, and guides the proper medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 20 to the hopper device 51. Although not shown, a medal sensor (insertion operation detection means) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 66.

Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the door open/close monitor 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 opening/closing monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening/closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a door relay terminal plate 68 is provided in a region below the reel display window 4 and in a region opened and closed by the middle door 41. The door relay terminal board 68 is a board that relays connection wiring between the main control board 71 in the main control board case 55 and various buttons and switches, the sub control board 72, the selector 66, and the game operation display board 81. Yes (see FIG. 5 described later). As various buttons and switches, for example, a MAX bet button 21, a 1 bet button 22, a settlement button 27, a door opening/closing monitor switch 67, a BET switch 77, which will be described later, a start switch 79, and the like can be given.

<Control system of pachi-slot machine>
Next, a control system included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 71 provided on the middle door 41 and a sub-control board 72 provided on the front door 2b. The pachi-slot machine 1 also includes a reel relay terminal plate 74, a setting key type switch 56, a cabinet side relay substrate 44, and a power supply device 53, which are connected to the main control substrate 71. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has an external centralized terminal board 47, a hopper device 51 and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75 which are connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet side relay board 44. Note that the configurations of the setting key type switch 56, the external centralized terminal board 47, and the hopper device 51 have been described above, so description thereof will be omitted here.

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

The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 is provided in the medal auxiliary storage 52 and detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

The power supply device 53 has a power supply board 53b connected to the main control board 71 and a power supply switch 53a connected to the power supply board 53b. The power switch 53a is pressed when supplying the necessary power to the pachi-slot machine 1.

The pachi-slot machine 1 also includes a door relay terminal plate 68, and a selector 66, a door opening/closing monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, and a settlement switch 78 connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68. , A start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and a sub relay board 61. The selector 66, the door open/close monitor switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, and therefore their description is omitted here.

The BET switch 77 detects that the MAX bet button 21 or the 1 bet button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 is pressed by the player. The start switch 79 (start operation detection means) detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

The stop switch substrate 80 (stop operation detection means) includes a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stoppable reel by an LED or the like. Further, the stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are pressed by the player (stop operation).

The game operation display board 81 is connected to the 7-segment display unit 24, and is inserted when accepting the insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatable, and when replaying. This is a substrate for displaying the number of medals on the 7-segment display 24. Further, the game operation display board 81 is connected to the LED 82, and the LED 82 lights a mark for displaying a game start, a mark for performing a replay, or the like, based on a signal input from the game operation display board 81, for example.

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. The pachi-slot machine 1 also includes a sound I/O board 84, LED boards 62A and 62B, and a 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 that are connected to the sub-control board 72 via the sub-relay board 61. The LED boards 62A, 62B and the 24h door opening/closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, and therefore their description is omitted here.

The sound I/O board 84 outputs sound to a speaker group including lower speakers 65L and 65R and various speakers (not shown).

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a ROM cartridge substrate 86 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 87 which are connected to the sub-control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge board 86 and the liquid crystal relay board 87 are housed in the sub control board case 57 together with the sub control board 72.

The ROM cartridge board 86 is a board for managing image (video) for presentation, sound, light (LED group 85) and communication data. The liquid crystal relay board 87 is a board that relays connection wiring between the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 91 mounted on the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The main control circuit 91 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 92 mounted on the main control board 71. 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. Further, the main ROM 94 stores a plurality of minimum game times related to a unit game.

The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99 are connected to the main CPU 93. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number within 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 a pulse is output to the stepping motor of each reel after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one rotation. The reel index includes, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and a detection piece provided at a predetermined position of each reel and interposed between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel. It is detected by a reel position detection unit (not shown).

Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 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. Then, each time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detector (not shown).

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols are rotated after the reel index is detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected based on the position where the reel index is detected.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 101 mounted on the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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 board 86 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge board 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, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91, and an effect registration task for extracting effect random number values and determining and registering effect contents (effect data). Various programs for executing are included. Further, the control program includes a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image on the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the light source such as the LED group 85, and the speakers 65L, 65R. It also includes various programs for executing a voice control task or the like for controlling the output of sound by.

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 image creation. The data storage area also includes a storage area for storing sound data regarding BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data regarding a pattern of turning on/off light, and the like.

The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect 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 a frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speaker group such as the speakers 65L and 65R to output a sound such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the effect contents. In addition, the sub CPU 102 controls the turning on and off of the LED group 85 according to the lamp data specified by the effect contents.

[Pachislot machine game state transition flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a game state controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and its transition flow will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 manages the game state based on the presence or absence of bonus operation. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control circuit 91 distinguishes between the normal gaming state and the bonus state based on whether or not the bonus (so-called accessory continuous operation device) is activated. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of bonuses are provided as bonuses, and the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state are distinguished based on the type of bonus being operated.

In the general game state, the bonus is not activated, and in the present embodiment, the number of medals used for one game is “1 (1 BET)”, “2 (2 BET)”, and “3 (3 BET). )”, it is in a state where a game can be played.

The BB game state is a state in which the continuous operation device of the first-class special accessory (RB) is operating, depending on the combination (“F_red-red-red” or “F_mouse” described below) related to BB. The combination of different symbols (“C_red BB” or “C_mouse BB” described later) started by being displayed along the activated line, and the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state was set in advance. The process ends when the number of paid-out sheets (first end threshold) is exceeded. In the present embodiment, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game state exceeds "343" (that is, "344 or more"), the main control circuit 91 ends the BB game state. To do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the BB game state is a state in which the game can be performed when the number of medals used for one game is “2 (2 BET)”. As will be described later, the main control circuit 91 determines an internal winning combination during the BB gaming state with a probability different from that in the general gaming state where the number of BETs is the same, and also determines as an internal winning combination during the general gaming state. A winning combination (“F_2BET adjusting winning combination” to be described later) is determined as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability.

The MB game state is a state in which the continuous operation device of the second type special accessory (CB) is operating, and a combination of symbols according to the combination (“F_MB” described below) related to MB (“C_red” described below). MB” or “C_mouse MB”) is displayed along the activated line, and the number of medals paid out during the MB gaming state exceeds a predetermined payout number (second end threshold value). End when In the present embodiment, when the number of medals paid out during the MB gaming state exceeds "118" (that is, "119 or more"), the main control circuit 91 ends the MB gaming state. To do.

Further, in this embodiment, the MB game state is a state in which the game can be played when the number of medals used for one game is “2 (2 BET)”. As will be described later, the main control circuit 91, during the MB gaming state, all combinations of symbols associated with the small winning combination that can be determined as an internal winning combination during the normal gaming state with the same number of BETs (that is, " Of the symbol combinations related to “winning prize”, a combination (“F_CB combination” described later) corresponding to a combination of symbols other than replay and bonus combination) is always determined as an internal winning combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 always activates the first type special accessory (RB) during the BB game state, and always activates the second type special accessory (CB) during the MB game state. .. Therefore, the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are equivalent, and in the following, they are simply referred to as "BB gaming state" without distinguishing between them, similarly, the MB gaming state and the CB gaming state are equivalent, and In the above, both are simply referred to as "MB gaming state" without distinction.

[Various data tables on the main control side]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Design placement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 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 a correspondence relationship between 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

The symbol positions “0” to “20” 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 “20” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

The types of symbols are "red 7", "mouse", "BAR1", "BAR2", "watermelon", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", "orange 1", "orange 2" and "replay". Is included.

The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 assigns the symbol located in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 when the reel index is detected (the symbol passing through the middle stage of the reel display window 4) to the symbol position “0”, In the order of movement in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a correspondence relationship is assigned in which symbol positions "0" to "20" are assigned to each of the 21 symbols. In this way, by using the middle stage of the reel display window 4 as a reference, the type of the symbols located in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Here, symbols are arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the rotation direction, and the symbol positions of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the symbols are assigned in the order of movement, basically, the symbol at the symbol position having a small value is arranged upstream of the symbol at the symbol position having a large value in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. However, on the contrary, it can be said that the symbol at the symbol position having a large value is arranged on the downstream side with respect to the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as compared with the symbol at the symbol position having a small value. For example, the symbol at the symbol position “11” is arranged upstream of the symbol at the symbol position “12” in the rotation direction.

In addition, since the symbol position is updated to "0" to "20" and then returns to "0" again, the symbols at the symbol positions "20", "19",... Are symbol positions "0" "1". It can be said that they are arranged on the upstream side of the design.

<Design code table>
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and distinguished by 1-byte (8-bit) data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 9 shows codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The symbols used in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are, as described above, "red 7", "mouse", "BAR1", "BAR2", "watermelon", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", "orange". There are 10 types of "1", "Orange 2", and "Replay".

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 "mouse" symbol (symbol code 2). For the "BAR1" symbol (symbol code 3), "00000011" is assigned as data.

Similarly, for each of the "BAR2", "watermelon", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", "orange 1", "orange 2" and "replay" symbols (symbol codes 4 to 10), data “0000100” to “00001010” are assigned as

<Design combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table is a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege (combination), data to be stored in the main RAM 95 when the symbol combination is displayed, and a combination of the symbol is displayed. The corresponding relationship with the privilege (the number of medals paid out) is defined.

In the present embodiment, the winning combination is determined when the symbol combination displayed along the activated line matches the symbol combination (combination) defined in the symbol combination table. Then, when it is determined that the prize has been won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, operation of a replay (replay), and operation of a bonus game (characteristic continuous differential device). In addition, when the symbol combination displayed along the activated line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the so-called “out” occurs. In other words, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “off” is not defined in the symbol combination table, so that the symbol combination “out” is defined. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the “combination” item may be directly defined by providing a “combination” item in the symbol combination table.

The data column in the symbol combination table defines information for identifying the symbol combination displayed along the activated line. Specifically, in the data column, "storage area" in which data of the corresponding symbol combination is stored, and "data (bit corresponding to the symbol combination in 1-byte data are stored in the storage area. Data for specifying))" is defined. In this embodiment, the combination of each symbol is determined by using 11 1-byte storage areas. For example, “C_red BB” shown in FIG. 10 is determined by storing 1 in bit 7 of storage area 0.

The combination defined in the symbol combination table means the symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the activated line when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. For each combination, a combination name is defined according to the role of the combination and the type of symbols forming the combination.

The payout number defined in the symbol combination table defines the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding symbol combination (combination) is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 10, when the combination name “C_Orange_01” is displayed in the game of 1BET or 2BET, 15 medals are paid out, and the combination name “C_Orange_01” is displayed in the game of 3BET. When displayed, eight medals are paid out.

Further, the content column in the symbol combination table indicates the role of each symbol combination and the feature of each symbol combination. With reference to FIG. 10, for example, the combination names “C_red BB” and “C_mouse BB” are combinations of symbols relating to the continuous differential device of the first class special accessory (RB), and follow the effective line. When displayed, the game state shifts to the BB game state (see FIG. 8). Similarly, the combination names “C_red MB” and “C_mouse MB” are combinations of symbols related to the continuous differential device of the second type special accessory (CB), and when displayed along the activated line, The game state shifts to the MB game state (see FIG. 8).

Further, the combination names “C_REP A” to “C_REP B_02” are combinations of symbols relating to replay, and when displayed along the activated line, the operation of the replay is performed. The combination names "C_Orange_01" to "C_Orange_12" are combinations of symbols related to orange, and when displayed along the activated line during 3BET, eight medals are paid out.

The combination name “C_watermelon” is a combination of symbols related to watermelons, and the combination names “C_watermelon control A” and “C_watermelon control B” are combinations of symbols related to reach-hidden watermelons. When the combination names “C_watermelon” to “C_watermelon control B” are displayed along the activated line during 3BET, one medal is paid out. The details of the combination of the symbols relating to the watermelon and the reach-hidden non-display watermelon will be described later.

The combination names “C_special A” and “C_special B” are combinations of symbols related to special combinations, and when displayed along the activated line during 3BET, one medal is paid out. The combination names “C_cherry A_01” to “C_cherry F_12” are combinations of symbols related to cherry, and two medals are paid out when displayed along the activated line during 3BET.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, 15 medals are paid out when the combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12” are displayed along the activated line during 1 BET or 2 BET. Therefore, the combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12” at the time of 1 BET or 2 BET may be referred to as “15 cards at 2 BET” below.

When the combination names “C_Adjustment A_01” and “C_Adjustment A_02” are displayed along the activated line during 2BET, seven medals are paid out. Similarly, when the combination names “C_Adjustment B_01” and “C_Adjustment B_02” are displayed along the activated line during 2BET, six medals are paid out. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of activated lines are provided as activated lines (see FIG. 18 described later), and the combination names “C_Adjustment A_01” and “C_Adjustment A_02” and the combination name “C_Adjustment B_01” and "C_Adjustment B_02" is always displayed along the activated line at the same time, and only one of the symbol combinations is not displayed along the activated line. Therefore, the combination names "C_Adjustment A_01" to "C_Adjustment B_02" can be said to be a combination of symbols in which 13 (7+6) medals are paid out when displayed along the activated line. Sometimes called "single hand".

<Internal lottery table>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, an internal lottery table that is referred to when determining an internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state, and defines information on the lottery value corresponding to each winning combination. FIG. 13(A) is an internal lottery table referred to in the normal gaming state, FIG. 13(B) is an internal lottery table referred to in the BB gaming state, and FIG. 13(C) is an MB gaming state. It is an internal lottery table referred to in FIG.

In the present embodiment, random number values for lottery extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values according to each winning combination, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called "carriage" has occurred.

Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the winning combination assigned thereto will be determined as the internal winning combination. That is, the winning probability of each number can be represented by "lottery value corresponding to each number/the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)".

Referring to FIG. 13A, during the normal game state, the "F_1, 2BET winning combination" and the "F_2BET winning combination" are determined as internal winning combinations with a predetermined probability while the "F_2BET adjusting winning combination" is internally winning. You can see that it is not decided as a role. Further, referring to FIG. 13B, it can be seen that, in the BB game state, in addition to the "F_1, 2BET winning combination" and the "F_2BET winning combination", the "F_2BET adjusting winning combination" can be determined as an internal winning combination. Further, referring to FIG. 13C, it is understood that the “F_CB combination” is always determined as the internal winning combination during the MB game state.

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are comparative tables showing a correspondence relationship with a symbol combination (combination) that can be displayed on the activated line in each internal winning combination when each winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination. A circle in each correspondence table indicates a combination (combination) of symbols that can be displayed on the activated line in the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination.

With reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, for example, when “F_Orange 1” is an internal winning combination, the combination of symbols of combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Orange_12” is stopped on the activated line. Can be displayed. In other words, "F_Orange 1" can be said to be a general term for a winning combination in which 12 flags "C_Orange_01" to "C_Orange_12" are simultaneously overlapped. Similarly, "F_red-red-red" to "F_CB winning combination" can be said to be a general term for winning combinations in which flags associated with each other in FIGS. 14 and 15 are simultaneously overlapped.

As described above, in the BB game state, the "F_2BET adjusting combination", which is a generic name of the combinations that are not determined as the internal winning combination during the general game state, is determined as the internal winning combination with a predetermined probability. That is, the general gaming state is “C_orange_01” to “C_orange_12”, “C_cherry A_01” to “C_cherry F_12”, and “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” like “F_2BET adjustment role”. Only one of them will not win at the same time.

Further, as described above, in the MB game state, a combination corresponding to all combinations of symbols associated with a small combination that can be determined as an internal winning combination during the normal game state in which the number of BETs is the same (“F_CB combination”). Must be decided as the internal winning combination. Here, referring to FIG. 15, when the combination of symbols associated with the “F_2BET winning combination” that can be determined as the internal winning combination during the general gaming state during 2BET is confirmed, the internal combination occurs during the general gaming state during 2BET. It can be seen that the symbol combinations associated with the winning combinations that can be determined as the winning combinations include “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02”. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the “F_CB combination” is associated with “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” in addition to “C_orange_01” to “C_cherry F_12”. There is.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control circuit 91 varies the stop control according to the internal winning combination, and when a predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols of the correspondence relationships shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that the (combination) can be displayed. In addition, in the correspondence table shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, all combinations of symbols that may be displayed when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination are enumerated. Even if it is a combination of symbols marked with, it may not be displayed.

That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the stop control (for example, the symbol to be preferentially drawn in) is made to differ depending on the combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed, and a circle mark is added in relation to the symbol to be preferentially drawn in. Even a combination of symbols may not be displayed. For example, when the “F_2BET winning combination” is an internal winning combination, the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination names “C_Adjustment A_01” to “C_Adjusting B_02” are actually displayed due to the priority of drawing in the symbols. Never. In this regard, an example of a combination of symbols actually stopped and displayed in the present embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 and the like.
In the present embodiment, "preferentially pulling in" means not only priority pulling in in which a symbol having a high priority order is preferentially drawn in based on the priority order, but also "stop preferentially pulling in" a stop table that defines the number of sliding pieces. It is a concept that includes such pre-determination.

<Cylinder stop initial setting table>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, a spinning cylinder stop initial setting table that is referred to when determining reel stop control information for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The spinning reel stop initial setting table defines reel stop control information used when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, in association with the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination and the current game state. The main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) refers to the spinning cylinder stop initialization table to obtain reel stop control information corresponding to the internal winning combination and the gaming state, and uses the reel stop control information to reels 3L, 3C. Stop 3R.

The reel stop control information associated with the winning combination and the game state is a spinning wheel stop number, determination data by pressing order (pull-in priority table number, pull-in priority selection table number), table number selection value (change status, Stop table data), 1st cylinder first stop table change data, 1st cylinder stop data table selection data (left 1st stop stop table), 1st cylinder 1st stop table change initial data selection It is information including a value (change status, table number) and a search order data table number.

The “pressing order-specific determination data” includes a pull-in priority table number and a pull-in priority selection table number. The "pull-in priority table number" is a number for selecting a pull-in priority table (not shown). The "pull-in priority selection table number" is a number for selecting a pull-in priority selection table (not shown).

The “table number selection data” is a value that is referred to when all the reels are stopped when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and includes the change status and the stop table data.

The "stop table number" is a number for selecting a stop table to be referred to when stopping all reels when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L. The “change status” is data for changing the line status for each game that represents the line referred to in the stop table selected based on the stop table data, and is the initial line status in the present embodiment. The state is the A line. Here, when the change status is “0”, the line status is not changed, and when the change status is “2”, if the line status is the A line, the line status is changed to the B line.

The first stop reel first stop reel table change data, the first reel stop data table selection data, and the first reel first stop table change initial data selection value are the first reel reel That is, the data is referred to when the left reel 3L.

The "first time cylinder first stop table change data" indicates whether the same left first post-stop table is used after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. Is data indicating. When there is a value (a value other than 0) in the table change data for the first trunk first stop, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, the data is searched, and the second stop and thereafter. Select the stop table for.

“First-time cylinder stop data table selection data” is a number for selecting a first-time cylinder stop data table (not shown) that is referred to when stopping the first-time cylinder.

The “first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value” is data that is referred to when the second and third cylinders are stopped, and includes a table number and a line status. The "table number" is a number for selecting the stop data table after the first stop and the first stop, which is referred to when stopping the second and third stop reels. The “change status” is data for changing the line status for each game, which represents the line referred to in the stop data table after the first cylinder first stop, which is selected based on the table number. When the change status is “0”, the line status is not changed. When the change status is “2”, the line status is changed to the B line if the line status is the A line, and if the line status is “3”, the line status is changed to the B line. If the line status is A line or B line, it is changed to C line.

The "search order table number" is a number for selecting a search order table (not shown) for determining the number of sliding pieces.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the pachi-slot machine 1, different reel stop control information is defined depending on the winning combination (more specifically, a combination of symbols associated with the winning combination). That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the internal winning combination is determined, the main control circuit 91 refers to the spinning reel stop initialization table and is associated with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination one-to-one. The reel stop control information (number for spinning cylinder stop, etc.) is obtained, and the stop operation is performed based on the obtained reel stop control information and the timing of the stop operation (the symbol position when the stop operation is detected). The rotation of the target reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

[Example of reel stop control]
Next, an example of reel stop control in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The reel stop control exemplified below is performed based on reel stop control information determined by referring to the spinning cylinder stop initialization table.

<Structure of reel display window>
First, the configuration of the reel display window 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18(A) is a diagram showing a symbol display area (unit symbol display area) displayed in the frame of the reel display window 4, and FIG. 18(B) is an effective line provided in the reel display window 4. FIG.

(Unit symbol display area)
As shown in FIG. 18A, the reel display window 4 is a unit symbol display area 4a, 4b, which is an area for displaying one of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h and 4i are provided. The unit symbol display areas 4a, 4b, 4c are areas for displaying the symbols arranged on the reel 3L in the upper, middle and lower rows, and the unit symbol display areas 4d, 4e, 4f are the symbols arranged on the reel 3C. The unit symbol display areas 4g, 4h, 4i are areas to be displayed in the upper, middle and lower rows, and the symbols arranged on the reel 3R are areas to be displayed in the upper, middle and lower rows.

The upper, middle, and lower regions are provided along the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, the upper region (unit symbol display regions 4a, 4d, 4g) is reel than the middle region (unit symbol display regions 4b, 4e, 4h) and the lower region (unit symbol display regions 4c, 4f, 4i). It can be said that it is provided on the upstream side in the rotation direction of 3L, 3C, 3R, and similarly, the middle region is provided on the downstream side in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rather than the upper region. It can be said that it is provided on the upstream side with respect to the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with respect to the lower region, and the lower region has the reel 3L with respect to the upper region and the middle region. It can be said that it is provided on the downstream side with respect to the rotation directions of 3C and 3R.

(Effective line)
As shown in FIG. 18(A), the reel display window 4 displays three symbols out of the plurality of symbols arranged on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Shows a 3×3 pattern. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a line that arbitrarily connects these 3×3 symbols is used as an effective line.

As shown in FIG. 18B, as a line that arbitrarily connects 3×3 symbols, for example, five lines of a center line 8a, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8c, a cross-down line 8d, and a cross-up line 8e. Is possible. The center line 8a is a line connecting middle regions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the top line 8b is a line connecting upper regions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the bottom line 8c is a reel. The cross-down line 8d is a line connecting lower regions of 3L, 3C and 3R, the cross-down line 8d is a line connecting the upper stage of the reel 3L, the middle stage of the reel 3C and the lower stage of the reel 3R, and the cross-up line 8e is a line of the reel 3L. It is a line connecting the lower stage, the middle stage of the reel 3C and the upper stage of the reel 3R.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the center line 8a of these five lines is used as an effective line at the time of 1BET, and at the time of 2BET or 3BET, the center line 8a, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8c, and the cross-down line 8d. And all five lines of the cross-up line 8e are used as effective lines.

<Reel stop control for reach reach display>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, a reel stop control for reach reach display, which is an example of the reel stop control in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, will be described. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ten-eye rolls of the symbol “watermelon” displayed along the cross-down line 8d when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped are treated as bonus reach lines. That is, when the winning combination (“F_red red red” “F_mouse mouse” “F_MB”) is not determined as the internal winning combination, the reels 3L and 3C are stopped along the crossdown line 8d. Do not display the tempai pattern of the design "Watermelon".

By the way, when the winning combination (F_watermelon) having the symbol “watermelon” as the symbol of the symbol combination (combination) is determined as the internal winning combination, the pachi-slot machine 1 configures the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol. It is necessary to stop and control the design (design "watermelon") so that it pulls in as much as possible within the maximum number of sliding pieces. Therefore, when the stop operation for the reel 3C is performed at a timing when the symbol “watermelon” can be displayed only on the crossdown line 8d when “F_watermelon” is determined as the internal winning combination, the bonus winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Although not determined, the tempe pattern of the symbol "watermelon" is displayed along the crossdown line 8d.

In this respect, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by performing the reel stop control described below, control is performed so as not to display the tempai pattern of the symbol "watermelon" on the cross-down line 8d when the bonus winning combination is not won. To do.

(Reel stop control at the time of bonus winning (reach eye display))
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of reel stop control at the time of winning a winning combination. In FIG. 19A, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. In this case, when the stop operation is performed on the reel 3L, the main control circuit 91 according to the timing of the stop operation, as shown in FIG. 19B, the upper area of the reel 3L (unit symbol display area 4a). The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol "watermelon" is displayed on the screen.

Subsequently, when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3C, the main control circuit 91 displays the middle area (unit symbol display area 4e) of the reel 3C in accordance with the timing of the stop operation, as shown in FIG. 19C. The rotation of the reel 3C is stopped so that the symbol "watermelon" is displayed. More specifically, the main control circuit 91 performs a stop operation on the reel 3C when the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the symbol "watermelon" is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L. When it is detected, the symbol "watermelon" exists within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (within the allowable drawing number) from the symbol located in the middle area of the reel 3C forming the crossdown line 8d at the timing when the stop operation is detected. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the symbol "watermelon" is stopped in the middle region (crossdown line 8d) of the reel 3C.

As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1, it is possible to display the balance payout of the symbol “watermelon” on the crossdown line 8d when the winning of the bonus is won.

(Reel stop control when bonus is not won (reach eyes not displayed))
Next, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of reel stop control in the case where the winning combination is non-winning and “F_watermelon” is winning. As shown in FIG. 20(A1), when the reel 3L is stopped when the bonus is not won and the "F_watermelon" is won, the main control circuit 91 causes the reel 3L to be in the upper area (corresponding to the timing of the stop operation). The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol "watermelon" is displayed in the unit symbol display area 4a).

Here, referring to the correspondence table shown in FIG. 14, “F_watermelon” corresponds to a combination of symbols including the combination name “C_watermelon”, and referring to the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, the combination name “ "C_watermelon" has the symbol "watermelon" as a constituent symbol on all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, referring to FIG. 18, the effective lines passing through the upper region of the reel 3L include the top line 8b and the crossdown line 8d.

Therefore, when the stop operation for the reel 3C is detected, if there is a symbol "watermelon" within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the symbols located in the upper region of the reel 3C forming the topline 8b, or the crossdown line 8d If there is a symbol "watermelon" within the allowable drawing number from the symbol positioned in the middle region of the reel 3C that constitutes the symbol "Watermelon" which is the symbol of the combination name "C_watermelon", along the effective line It will be possible to display.

In this respect, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol “watermelon” can be displayed (retractable) on the top line 8b, as shown in FIG. 20(A2), it is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3C. Stop the pattern "watermelon". More specifically, the main control circuit 91 detects a stop operation on the reel 3C when the symbol "watermelon" is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L when the bonus "F_watermelon" is won, and the reel 3C is stopped. When there is a symbol "watermelon" within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the symbols located in at least the upper region of the reel 3C forming the top line 8b at the timing when the operation is detected, this symbol "watermelon" is displayed on the upper stage of the reel 3C. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop in the area (top line 8b).

In addition, when there is a symbol "watermelon" within the allowable drawing number from the symbol located in the upper area of the reel 3C forming the top line 8b at the timing when the stop operation is detected, the symbol "on the basis of the top line 8b" "Watermelon" is within the allowable draw-in number, and the pattern "Watermelon" is within the allowable draw-in number based on the cross-down line 8d, and the design "Watermelon" is the allowable draw-in number based on the top line 8b. On the other hand, the case where the symbol "watermelon" is not within the drawing allowable number of symbols based on the crossdown line 8d is included.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus non-winning “F_ watermelon” is won, the tempe roll of the symbol “watermelon” is displayed on the top line 8b, but not on the crossdown line 8d.

By the way, depending on the timing when the stop operation of the reel 3C is detected, the symbol "watermelon" can be drawn into the crossdown line 8d, but it may not be drawn into the top line 8b. Specifically, at the timing when the stop operation of the reel 3C is detected, the symbol "watermelon" is not within the allowable drawing number for the top line 8b, and the symbol "watermelon" is drawn for the cross down line 8d. If it is within the allowable number of symbols, the symbol "watermelon" cannot be displayed on the top line 8b, and can only be displayed on the crossdown line 8d. In such a case, if the symbol “watermelon” is stopped on the crossdown line 8d, the balance of the symbol “watermelon” on the crossdown line 8d cannot be treated as a reach eye.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 14, “C_watermelon control A” is associated with “F_watermelon” in addition to the combination name “C_watermelon”. This combination name “C_watermelon control A” refers to the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10. Although the symbol “watermelon” is the constituent symbol on the reel 3L, the symbol “Replay” is the constituent symbol on the reels 3C and 3R. ..

Further, referring to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9, on the reel 3C, the symbol “watermelon” is not arranged within the number of draw-in allowable symbols in the entire reel 3C, while within the number of draw-in allowable symbols from the symbol “watermelon”. It can be seen that the symbol "Replay" is arranged on. Specifically, within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the symbol "watermelon" at the symbol position "11", the symbol "Replay" is arranged at the symbol position "10" on the upstream side and the symbol position "14" on the downstream side. That is, within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the symbol "Watermelon" at the symbol position "4", the symbol "Replay" is arranged at the symbol position "1" on the upstream side and the symbol position "6" on the downstream side. ing.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol "watermelon" cannot be displayed on the top line 8b and can only be displayed on the crossdown line 8d, as shown in FIG. 20(B2), the symbol "watermelon" is displayed. The symbol "Replay" arranged within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols from "Watermelon" is stopped in the upper (or middle) area of the reel 3C, and the ten-eye roll of the symbol "Watermelon" is displayed on the cross-down line 8d. Prohibit being stolen.

More specifically, the main control circuit 91 detects a stop operation on the reel 3C when the symbol "watermelon" is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L when the bonus "F_watermelon" is won, and the reel 3C is stopped. At the timing when the operation is detected, there is no symbol "watermelon" within the allowable drawing number from the symbols located in the upper region of the reel 3C constituting the top line 8b, and the middle stage of the reel 3C constituting the crossdown line 8d If there is a symbol "watermelon" within the number of allowable draw-in symbols from the symbol located in the area, the symbol "Replay" arranged within the number of allowable draw-in symbols from this symbol "Watermelon" is the upper or middle row of the reel 3C. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop in the area (top line 8b or cross-down line 8d).

(Effective line displaying reach eyes)
19 and 20, the effective line for displaying the reach eyes is the cross-down line 8d, and the effective line used for hiding the reach eyes is the top line 8b. It is optional to use it as a display line. In addition, the reach lines may be displayed/hidden using a plurality of other effective lines such as the bottom line 8c and the cross-up line 8e.

19 and 20, the reach eyes are displayed/hidden when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped, but the invention is not limited to this. That is, the reach eyes may be displayed/hidden when the reels 3L and 3R are stopped, and the reach eyes may be displayed/hidden when the reels 3C and 3R are stopped. Similarly, in FIGS. 19 and 20, when the reel 3C is stopped after the reel 3L is stopped, the reach eyes are displayed/hidden, but the stop order is also arbitrary. That is, the reach eye may be displayed/hidden when the reel 3L is stopped after the reel 3C is stopped, or the reach eye may be displayed/hidden in other stop order.

(Reel arrangement for hiding reach eyes)
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to hide the reach eyes, the symbol “Replay” is provided as the configuration symbol of the combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”, and this symbol “Replay” is changed from the symbol “Watermelon”. It is arranged within the number of allowable draw-in patterns. Here, referring to FIG. 9, the symbol “replay” is arranged within the number of allowable draw-in symbols in the entire reel 3C, but the symbol for hiding the reach stitches constitutes at least the ten-eye roll. It suffices that the number of symbols "Watermelon" is set within the allowable drawing number, and it is not necessary that the entire reel 3C is arranged within the allowable drawing number.

More specifically, the design for hiding the reach eyes is based on the relationship between the reach-eye display line and the reach-eye non-display line. It suffices if it is arranged within the number of allowable draw-in symbols only on one of the upstream side and the downstream side. For example, when the reach-eye display line is the cross-down line 8d and the reach-eye non-display line is the top line 8b as in the present embodiment, the pattern for hiding the reach-eye is It suffices that it is arranged within the number of allowable draw-in symbols only on the downstream side of the design "Watermelon" that constitutes the outcome, on the contrary, the line for reach-eye display is the top line 8b and the line for non-reach-eye display. Is a cross-down line 8d, it is sufficient that the symbols for hiding the reach eyes are arranged within the drawing allowable number of symbols only on the upstream side of the symbol "watermelon" that constitutes the balance line.

In other words, if the unit symbol display area connected by the reach eye display line is more downstream than the unit symbol display area connected by the reach eye non-display line with respect to the reel rotation direction, the reach eye The symbol for hiding is only required to be arranged within the pull-in permissible symbol number on the downstream side of the symbol forming the tempai line on the target reel. On the contrary, if the unit symbol display area connected by the reach-eye display line is upstream of the unit symbol display area connected by the reach-eye non-display line in the reel rotation direction, the reach eye The symbol for hiding is only required to be arranged within the drawing allowable number of symbols on the upstream side of the symbol constituting the balance payout on the target reel.

<Reel stop control for adjusting payout amount during bonus>
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BB game state ends when the number of paid out medals exceeds the first end threshold value “343”, and the MB game state ends when the number of paid out medals reaches the first. 2 When the end threshold “118 sheets” is exceeded, the process ends. Referring to FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, in the BB game state and the MB game state in which the game is performed in 2BET, basically, each game “15 (predetermined number)” medals are paid out, so the BB game state is The game ends 23 times after paying out "345" medals, and the MB game state ends after paying out 8 times of "120" medals. In the BB game state and the MB game state, "2" medals are bet in one game, so the number of medals that the player obtains in the BB game state, which ends in 23 games, is , "299", and the number of medals acquired by the player during the MB game state in which the game is finished eight times is "104".

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the BB game state and the MB game state in which the game is performed in 2BET, a 13-character combination at the time of 2BET in which a medal of “13 (specific quantity)” is paid out can be established. it can. Here, in the BB game state, if the payout of "13 coins" is received once and the payout of "15 coins" is received 22 times, the number of coins paid out in a total of 23 games is "343". Since the number of coins is “the number of coins” and the first end threshold value is not exceeded, the payout of “15 coins” can be increased once. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by receiving the payout of "13 coins" once, the maximum "358 coins" will be paid out in 24 games during the BB game state, Further, the player can win a maximum of "310 medals". Similarly for the MB gaming state, by receiving the payout of "13 coins" once, the maximum of "133 coins" will be paid out in 9 games, and the player will receive a maximum of "115 coins". You can get a medal.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to maximize the number of medals paid out in the BB game state and the MB game state, the payout of a specific number (13 pieces) of medals is received “once”. However, the number of times a particular number of medals are paid out is arbitrary, and the games in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state may be designed so as to satisfy the following relationships.
Predetermined quantity×(n−x)≦first end threshold value<predetermined quantity×n
Predetermined quantity x (my) ≤ second end threshold value <predetermined quantity x m
However, n, m, x and y are natural numbers, and x times (predetermined quantity-specific quantity) and y times (predetermined quantity-specific quantity) are smaller than the predetermined quantity.

In the case of satisfying such a relationship, if “predetermined quantity×(n−x)+specific quantity×x” (that is, the total number of games is n times), the first end threshold is not exceeded, and “predetermined In the case of “quantity×n+specific quantity×x” (that is, the total number of games is n+1 times), the first end threshold is exceeded, and similarly, “predetermined quantity×(m−y)+specific quantity×y”. If it is (that is, the total number of games is m times) and does not exceed the second end threshold value, and if it is “predetermined quantity×y+specific quantity×y” (that is, the total number of games is m+1 times), the second end The threshold is exceeded, and it is possible to make a difference in the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state.

When applied to the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the predetermined quantity is "15", the specific quantity is "13", n is "23 times", m is "8 times", x is "1 time", y is “once”. Further, x and y may have the same value (number of times) or different values (number of times). When x and y have the same value, the procedure for maximizing the number of medals to be paid out in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state and the number of times of performing the procedure also match, while x and y When y is a different value, the procedure for maximizing the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state is the same, but the number of times the procedure is performed is different.

(Stop control of reels in BB and MB (displays 13 wins at 2BET))
As described above, in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, the payout of the specified number (13) of medals is received once, thereby maximizing the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state. be able to. Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the procedure for receiving the payout of "13" medals during the BB game state and the procedure for receiving the payout of "13" medals during the MB game state And are the same procedure.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21(A), in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BB game state (more specifically, when the “F_2BET adjusting role” is won) and the MB game state (more specifically). , "F_CB winning combination"), when the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped without stopping the left reel 3L, the symbol "orange 1 (or orange 2)" follows the cross-up line 8e. Is displayed. In addition, referring to the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 9, the symbol “Replay” is arranged on the symbol “Orange 1 (or Orange 2)” on the reel 3C in the middle, and the symbol “Orange 1” on the right reel 3R. It can be seen that the symbol "Replay" is arranged below two (or orange 2).

When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L in the situation where the symbol "orange 1 (or orange 2)" is displayed along the cross-up line 8e, the main control circuit 91 detects the stop operation timing. Depending on, the 13-combination combination is displayed at the time of 2BET. Specifically, when the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (successful pressing), the main control circuit 91, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the upper stage of the area for displaying the symbol of the left reel 3L. The reel 3L so that the symbol "mouse" is displayed in the (unit symbol display area 4a), the symbol "replay" is displayed in the middle row (unit symbol display area 4b), and the symbol "red 7" is displayed in the lower row (unit symbol display area 4c). Stop rotating. As a result, the symbol combination "mouse-orange 1 (or orange 2)-replay" of the combination name "C_adjustment A_01" "C_adjustment A_02" is displayed along the crossdown line 8d, and also along the top line 8b. As a result, the symbol combination "mouse-replay-orange 1 (or orange 2)" of the combination name "C_adjustment B_01" "C_adjustment B_02" is displayed (see FIG. 12). Thereby, in the BB game state and the MB game state, it is possible to receive the payout of “13 coins (specific number)” of medals.

On the other hand, when the timing of the stop operation is improper (failure to press the key), the main control circuit 91, as shown in FIG. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that is displayed along the activated line.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the timing of the above-described stop operation being appropriate means that it is a so-called bite pressing. Specifically, in the spinning reel 3L, the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol "mouse" is displayed in the upper row of the area for displaying the symbol of the reel 3L, the symbol "replay" is displayed in the middle row, and the symbol "red 7" is displayed in the lower row. If it is detected that the timing of the stop operation is appropriate. Of course, the condition that the timing of the stop operation is appropriate is not limited to the bite pressing, and can be arbitrarily designed.

(Reel stop control in general (13 Bets not displayed at 2BET))
Thus, in the pachi-slot machine 1, while the BB game state and the MB game state, the reel stop control is performed so that the 13-bet combination can be displayed at the time of 2BET, but the 13-bet combination at the time of 2BET cannot be displayed during the general game state. Performs reel stop control. Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, referring to the internal lottery table in FIG. 13, the “F_2BET winning combination” may be determined as the internal winning combination even during the normal game state, and with reference to FIG. The combination names “C_Adjustment A_01” to “C_Adjustment B_02” that make up the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET are associated with “F_2BET combination”. However, the pachi-slot machine 1 stops reels so as to display the 15-character combination at the time of 2BET without displaying the 13-character combination at the time of 2BET during the normal game state (more specifically, when the "F_2BET combination" is won). Take control.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22(A), in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is stopped during the general gaming state (more specifically, when the "F_2BET winning combination" is won). Without stopping the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbol "orange 1 (or orange 2)" is displayed along the cross-up line 8e. The main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot machine 1 is configured such that, in the general game state, as shown in FIG. 22(B) or (C), a combination of symbols of 15-card combination at 2BET is displayed along the activated line. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped, and it is prohibited to display the combination of the symbols of 15-card combination at 2BET shown in FIG. 22D along the activated line. As a result, the payout of "13 coins" will not be received during the normal game state.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the reel stop control may be performed so that the 13-character combination at the time of 2BET is not displayed during the normal game state, and the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped without stopping the left reel 3L. In the first place, in order to prevent the symbol “Orange 1 (or Orange 2)” from being displayed along the cross-up line 8e, more specifically, the combination name “C_Adjustment A_01” that constitutes the 13-card combination at 2BET The reel stop control may be performed so that both “C_adjustment A_02” and combination name “C_adjustment B_01” and “C_adjustment B_02” are not displayed along the activated line.

(Restrictions on pachislot machine rules)
In the pachi-slot machine, a flag (combination of symbols) that will not be established in a non-operating state (general game state) is newly added while the second-class special accessory is operating (MB game state). It cannot be added. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “F_2BET winning combination” to which the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjusting B_02” are associated during the normal gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination. Made it possible to determine the "F_CB combination" associated with the combination names "C_Adjustment A_01" to "C_Adjustment B_02" as the internal winning combination while the two special effects are operating (MB game state). ..

In addition, in the pachi-slot machine, stop control is performed based on the flag that is currently satisfied, so in the state where the first-class special accessory is operating (BB game state), it is possible to display 13-card combination at 2BET stop control. On the other hand, in order to stop and control the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET in the normal game state, the flags that are established in each of them must be different.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "F_2BET adjustment role" and "F_2BET role" are provided as the roles associated with the combination names "C_Adjustment A_01" to "C_Adjustment B_02", and in the normal gaming state. Allows only "F_2BET winning combination" to be determined as an internal winning combination, and "F_2BET adjusting winning combination" can be determined as an internal winning combination during the BB gaming state. Then, by changing the reel stop control for each of the "F_2BET adjustment combination", "F_CB combination" and "F_2BET combination", it is possible to display the 13B combination combination for 2BET when the "F_2BET adjustment combination" or "F_CB combination" is won. On the other hand, while controlling, it is decided to display only the 15-card combination at the time of 2BET without displaying the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET when the "F_2BET combination" is won.

More specifically, in the pachi-slot machine, when the combination (flag) of the symbols related to the small winning combination is overlapped, either the “symbol with the maximum number of acquired cards” or the “symbol with many corresponding flags” is given priority. Then, the reel stop control is performed (which can be determined by the order of the stop operation).

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reel stop control information (see FIG. 17) set for the “F_2BET adjustment combination” and the “F_CB combination” has a predetermined stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation). Is "other than left"), the priority order is defined so as to preferentially draw in the "symbol having many corresponding flags", and the order of the stop operation is other than the predetermined order (for example, the first stop operation is In the case of “left”), the priority order is defined so that the “symbol with the maximum number of acquired sheets” is preferentially drawn. On the other hand, the reel stop control information (see FIG. 17) set for the “F_2BET winning combination” has a priority order of preferentially drawing in the “symbol having the maximum number of acquired sheets” regardless of the order of the stop operation. It is prescribed.

In the case of 2BET, 13 coins will be paid out of "13 coins", and in the case of 2BETs, 15 coins will be paid out of "15 coins". At the time of 2BET, the winning combination of 15 cards will be given priority. On the other hand, the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET consists of a combination of two symbols of the combination name “C_Adjustment A_01” “C_Adjustment A_02” and the combination name “C_Adjustment B_01” “C_Adjustment B_02”, while 2BET Since the 15-card combination consists of one symbol combination (flag) of combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12”, 2BET is given when the “symbol with many corresponding flags” is preferentially drawn in. It is possible to draw in the 13-card combination when the 2BET is given priority over the 15-card combination.

As a result, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order during the BB game state (more specifically, when the “F_2BET adjustment role” is won) and the MB game state (more specifically, when the “F_CB role” is won). When the stop operation is performed on the predetermined reel at the predetermined timing (second stop operation procedure), the main control circuit 91 stops the rotation of the reel so that the 13-bet combination is displayed at the time of 2BET. When the stop operation is performed by a procedure other than the second stop operation procedure (first stop operation procedure), the main control circuit 91 stops the rotation of the reel so that the 15-bet combination is displayed at the time of 2BET. It will be. On the other hand, during the normal gaming state (more specifically, when the "F_2BET winning combination" is won), the main control circuit 91 displays the winning combination of 15 reels at the time of 2BET regardless of the procedure of the stop operation. The rotation will stop.

As a result, it is possible to display the 13-character combination at the time of 2BET in a common procedure during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state without displaying the 13-character combination at the time of 2BET during the general gaming state, and as a result, a plurality of bonuses It is possible to maximize the number of medals paid out in a common procedure.

(Combination of the symbols that make up the 13-card combination at 2BET)
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by preferentially drawing in the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET consisting of a combination (flag) of two symbols, the payout number in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state Although the maximization has been realized, the combination of symbols constituting the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET is not limited to two, and may be constituted by a combination of any number of symbols of three or more ( Since it is necessary to preferentially draw in the "symbol having many corresponding flags", it may be configured by a combination of two or more symbols).

(Procedure for displaying 13-card combination at 2BET)
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, and the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing on a predetermined reel (second stop operation procedure), 13 sheets at 2BET. Although the winning combination is to be displayed, the procedure for displaying the 13-card winning combination at the time of 2BET is not limited to this procedure and can be set arbitrarily. That is, the 13-bet combination at 2BET may be displayed only in the order of the stop operation, or the 13-bet combination at 2BET may be displayed only in the timing of the stop operation. It may be possible to display the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET by combining with the operation timing.

(BET number in BB game state and MB game state)
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of BETs in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state is set to "2BETs", but it is not limited to this, and any BET number such as "1BET" or "3BETs". May be adopted. In addition, the number of BETs in the BB game state and the number of BETs in the MB game state may be the same or may be different.

<Setting value conversion table>
Subsequently, referring to FIG. 23, the setting value referred to when determining information (conversion data) related to the setting value transmitted from the main (main control circuit 91) side to the sub (sub control circuit 101) side. The conversion table will be described. The set value conversion table is provided for each set value and defines the lottery value information corresponding to the converted data. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting is performed under the control of the sub side. However, in order to perform the setting suggestion effect, the main side should directly transmit the set value to the sub side. Instead, the conversion data obtained by converting the set value is to be transmitted. The setting value conversion table is used to convert setting values set on the main side into conversion data to be transmitted to the sub side.

Referring to FIG. 23, for example, in the case of setting values “1”, “3”, and “5”, conversion data B is easier to be determined than conversion data A, and setting values “2”, “4”, and “6” are set. In this case, on the contrary, it can be seen that the conversion data A is more easily determined than the conversion data B. Further, in the case of the set values “4”, “5”, and “6”, the conversion data X that is not decided by the set values “1”, “2”, and “3” is decided, and further, the set value “6”. In the case of "," it is understood that the conversion data Y that is not determined by the setting values "1" to "5" is determined.

[Various data tables on the sub-control side]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the ROM cartridge board 86 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Setting suggestion production lottery table>
FIG. 24 is a setting suggestion effect lottery table that is referred to when determining a setting suggestion effect based on the conversion data received from the main side. The setting suggestion effect lottery table is provided for each conversion data, and defines the lottery value information corresponding to the setting suggestion effect.

With reference to FIG. 24, it can be seen that, for example, the setting suggestive effect corresponding to the conversion data is determined one-to-one, like the setting suggesting effect A is determined from the conversion data A. Of course, the setting suggestion effect lottery table may be configured such that a plurality of setting suggestion effects can be determined from one conversion data.

Although the content of each setting suggestion effect is arbitrary, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, the side panel units 26L and 26R provided on both sides of the pedestal 12 of the front door 2b are lit (blinking). Produce setting suggestion by pattern. Specifically, the setting suggestive effect A lights only the side panel unit 26L (left), the setting suggestive effect B lights only the side panel unit 26R (right), and the setting suggestive effect X is the side panel units 26L and 26R. (Left and right) is turned on, and the setting suggestion effect Y is an effect in which the side panel units 26L and 26R (left and right) are blinked.

[Description of operation of main control circuit]
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 29.

<Main operation process of pachi-slot controlled by main CPU>
First, the procedure of the main operation process (process after power-on) of the pachi-slot machine 1 under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 25 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

First, when the power of the pachi-slot machine 1 is turned on, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing when the power is turned on (S1). In this process, it is determined whether the backup was performed normally or the setting was changed appropriately, and the initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization processing, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 95 is cleared. The designated storage area here is, for example, a storage area such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area in which data needs to be erased for each unit game (game).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance/start check processing (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor and the start switch 79 is checked.

Then, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S4). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 13) according to the current game state, and randomly selects a winning combination to be determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations.

Then, the main CPU 93 performs setting value conversion processing described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S5). In this processing, the main CPU 93 refers to the setting value conversion table (FIG. 23) and randomly selects the conversion data from the setting values set on the main side.

Then, the main CPU 93 performs a start command generation process (S6). In this processing, the main CPU 93 generates the data of the start command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. In addition to the internal winning combination, the start command data includes conversion data determined from the set value (the set value itself is not included).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop initialization processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S7). In this process, reel stop control information used for stop control is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in S4. The determined reel stop control information is stored in the main RAM 95 and used in the reel stop control process of S9.

Then, the main CPU 93 performs a reel rotation start process after performing a wait process (S8). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the rotation start of all reels. When the rotation start of all reels is requested, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed by an interrupt process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec), and thereafter, Controlled to maintain a constant speed.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel stop control processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 (S9). In this process, the reel stop control information determined in S7 is used to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the timing of pressing the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R, respectively. It

Then, the main CPU 93 performs a winning determination medal payout process (S10). In this winning determination medal payout process, as a result of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, based on the combination of the symbols displayed along the activated line, depending on the combination of the symbols such as the payout of medals and the operation of re-playing. Give profit. Then, the main CPU 93 performs a winning operation command generation process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of the winning operation command, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The winning operation command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The winning operation command data includes various information such as a combination of symbols displayed along the activated line.

Then, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process (S12). In this processing, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus state according to the number of medals paid out during the bonus state (BB gaming state or MB gaming state), and shifts the gaming state to the general gaming state. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 93 activates a bonus (a first-class special character or a second-class special character) in accordance with a combination of symbols displayed along the activated line. When the bonus operation check process is performed, the main CPU 93 determines that one game (unit game) is completed and returns the process to S2.

<Set value conversion processing>
Next, the setting value conversion processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the setting value conversion processing, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is a timing (predetermined timing) for converting the setting value into conversion data (S21). If it is the predetermined timing (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently randomly refers to the setting value conversion table (FIG. 23) to convert the conversion data from the setting value (S22), and ends the setting value conversion process. .. On the other hand, when it is not the predetermined timing (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the setting value conversion process. The predetermined timing may be any timing, but the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

<Reel stop initial setting processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a reel stop initialization process will be described. In the reel stop initialization process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the spinner stop initialization table (FIGS. 16 and 17), and obtains the spinner stop number based on the internal winning combination or the like (S31). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the turning cylinder stop initial setting table, and acquires each information based on the turning cylinder stop number (S32). In this process, the main CPU 93 obtains various information associated with the number for turning cylinder stop, such as determination data by pressing order.

Then, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (not shown) (S33). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas) to "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S34), and ends the reel stop initialization process. The stop button non-operation counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Reel stop control processing>
Subsequently, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop control process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S41). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch board 80. When determining that the valid stop button is not pressed (NO), the main CPU 93 repeats the process of step S41.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 93 stores a pressing order storage area (not shown) and an operation stop button storage area (FIG. (Not shown) and (S42). That is, the main CPU 93 manages the type of the pressed stop button by updating the operation stop button storage area, and updates the pressing order storage area based on the type of the pressed stop button and its order. Manages the stop operation sequence (push order).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S43), determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S44), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (( S45). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch board 80.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a sliding piece number determination process (S46). In this sliding frame number determination process, the number of sliding frames defined at the stop start position is determined based on reel stop control information (stop table group) selected from the spinning cylinder stop initialization table based on the internal winning combination. Processing.

Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. A generation process is executed (S47). The reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position), and the like.

Next, the main CPU 93 determines the scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding piece number determination data, and stores it in the main RAM 95 (S48). The planned stop position is a symbol position in which one of the predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces is added to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops Is.

Next, the main CPU 93 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (S49). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a symbol code storage process (S50). This symbol code storage process acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for checking for checking the symbol position of the spinning reel.

Next, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S51). Next, the main CPU 93 executes control change processing (S52). In this control change process, the stop information group used to stop the reels is updated when the reel is at a specific stop position.

Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S53). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is no longer output from the stop switch board 80.

When determining that the pressed stop button has not been released (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S53. On the other hand, when determining that the pressed stop button is released (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S54). Here, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority storage process (S55), and executes a process of step S41. In this attraction-in priority storage processing, the attraction-in priority of all the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating is determined. On the other hand, when the stop button non-operation counter is determined to be 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process.

<Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU>
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described. First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S61). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an input port check process (S62). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

Next, the main CPU 93 performs a timer update process (S63). In this process, the main CPU 93 performs a process of subtracting the value of a predetermined timer for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 93 performs communication data transmission processing (S64). In this processing, the main CPU 93 transmits various commands stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 to the sub control circuit 101.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel control processing (S65). In this process, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the rotation start of all reels is requested, and thereafter, the respective reels rotate at a constant speed. Drives and controls three stepping motors. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding pieces. Then, the main CPU 93 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the planned stop position, and drives and controls the corresponding stepping motor so that the rotation and deceleration of the rotation of the corresponding reel are performed. ..

Next, the main CPU 93 executes a lamp/7-segment driving process (S66). In this processing, the main CPU 93 drives and controls the 7-segment display 24 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a register restoration process (S67). Then, after that, the main CPU 93 ends the interrupt process.

[Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit]
Next, the contents of various processing executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101.

First, the sub CPU 102 initializes the communication message queue (S101), and checks the received command (S102). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received (S103). Here, when it is determined that the command different from the previous one is not received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the process of S101.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the command different from the previous command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 creates game information from the received command and stores the created game information in the sub RAM 103 (S104). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the command analysis process shown in FIG. 31 (S105) and executes the process of S101.

<Command analysis processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the command analysis processing under the control of the sub CPU 102 will be described. First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received command includes conversion data (S111). If the conversion data is included (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently refers to the setting suggestion effect lottery table (FIG. 24) to randomly draw the setting suggestion effect to be executed based on the conversion data (S112). ). On the other hand, when the conversion data is not included, the effect to be executed based on the game information created from the received command is randomly selected (S113). When the effect is randomly selected in S112 or S113, the sub CPU 102 subsequently registers the randomly selected effect (S114) and ends the command analysis process. The effect registered in S114 is appropriately executed under the control of the sub CPU 102.

[Timing of various processes related to setting suggestion production]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the timing of various processes for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described. That is, in the above-described embodiment, conversion data is determined from the set value at a predetermined timing (see S21 in FIG. 26), and the conversion data is included in the command and transmitted to the sub side to execute the setting suggestion effect. However, the timing of converting this setting value into conversion data, the timing of transmitting the conversion data to the sub side, and the timing of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the conversion data received from the main side should be set arbitrarily. You can

An example of setting these timings will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 32 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between timings of various processes related to setting suggestive effects.

(Timing to determine conversion data from set value)
As shown in FIG. 32, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 can determine the conversion data from the set values at various timings such as “once a day”, “every game”, and “predetermined trigger”. “Once a day” means, for example, determining the conversion data from the set value at power-on or at a predetermined time. Further, "each game" is to determine the conversion data from the set value for each game. Further, the "predetermined trigger" means, for example, that a game is played a predetermined number of times, a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined time has come, a predetermined lottery is won, and a predetermined winning combination is an internal winning. Be determined as a role, the game state transitions to a predetermined game state (for example, when the bonus state starts), the predetermined game state ends (for example, when the bonus state ends), and set values are set Is to be done. These “predetermined triggers” can be used alone or in combination as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the conversion data is determined from the set value at the timing when the start operation is detected, but the timing of the process in one game is also arbitrary. That is, the main CPU 93 of the pachi-slot machine 1 detects the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation, and the winning determination timing (S10 in FIG. 25). The conversion data is determined from the set value at various timings within one game, such as the timing of confirming the end of the bonus (S12 of FIG. 25) and the timing of confirming the start of the bonus (S13 of FIG. 25). can do.

(Timing to send converted data to sub side)
As shown in FIG. 32, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 can transmit the conversion data to the sub side in the "game for which the conversion data is determined" or a game other than that. That is, when the main CPU 93 determines the conversion data from the set value, the conversion data may be transmitted to the sub side in the game when this determination is triggered, and the conversion data in any game regardless of this determination. May be transmitted to the sub side.

As the arbitrary game unrelated to the determination of the conversion data, for example, a game at various timings such as “once a day”, “every game”, and “predetermined trigger” can be used. Specific examples of these are as described above.

Further, in the case of transmitting the conversion data to the sub side in the "game for which the conversion data is determined" or a game other than that, the timing of the transmission process in one game is also arbitrary. Further, in one game, the timing for determining the conversion data and the timing for transmitting the conversion data do not necessarily have to match. For example, the conversion data is determined at the timing when the start operation is detected, while the conversion data is transmitted at the timing when the stop operation is detected. Each timing in one game is different. May be

(Timing to execute setting suggestion)
As shown in FIG. 32, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the sub CPU 102 can execute a setting suggestion effect based on the conversion data received from the main side in the "game that has received the conversion data" or any other game. That is, when the sub CPU 102 receives the conversion data from the main side, it may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect in the game triggered by the reception, and the setting suggestion effect in any game regardless of the reception. It may be executed.

As the arbitrary game unrelated to the reception of the converted data, for example, a game at various timings such as "every game" or "predetermined trigger" can be used. Specific examples of these are as described above.

Further, in the case of performing the setting suggestion effect in the "game in which the conversion data is received" or any other game, the timing of the effect execution in one game is also arbitrary. Further, in one game, the timing at which the conversion data is received from the main side and the timing at which the setting suggestive effect is performed need not necessarily match. For example, the conversion data is received at the timing when the start operation is detected, while the setting suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the winning determination is made. May be

As shown in FIG. 32, "timing for determining conversion data from setting value (conversion timing)", "timing for transmitting conversion data to sub side (transmission timing)", and "timing for executing setting suggestion effect (effect execution timing)" )” can be used in any combination.

[Effect of pachi-slot machine]
The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention has been described above. According to such a pachi-slot machine 1, the following effects can be expected.

(How to execute setting suggestion)
The pachi-slot machine 1 transmits the conversion data converted from the setting value without transmitting the setting value from the main side to the sub side as it is when executing the setting suggesting effect that suggests the setting value. As a result, even if the information transmitted from the main side to the sub side is illegally stolen, the set value is not grasped. Further, since the converted data is transmitted from the main side to the sub side at various timings as shown in FIG. 32, it becomes difficult to specify the timing of stealing the converted data, and damage caused by fraudulent acts can be reduced.

(Reel stop control for reach reach display)
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the reel stop control is performed so that the balance payout of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the crossdown line 8d becomes the reach of the bonus. In other words, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the bonus is not won, the tempai appearance of the symbol "watermelon" is not displayed along the cross-down line 8d along with the cross-down line 8d, and only when the bonus is won. Display the eyes. Specifically, in the pachi-slot machine 1, as a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”, in addition to the combination of symbols of the combination name “C_watermelon”, the composition symbol of the reel 3C inside is the symbol “watermelon”, and With the combination of symbols of the combination name "C_ watermelon control A" with the configuration symbol of the reel 3C being the symbol "Replay", the symbol "Replay" within the reel allowable number of symbols "Watermelon" on the reel 3C Deploy.

Then, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the “F_watermelon” is won, the timing of the stop operation on the reel 3C in the middle is the timing at which the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the crossdown line 8d, when the symbol “ Without displaying "Watermelon" along the cross-down line 8d, display the symbol "Replay" that is arranged within the number of allowable draw-in symbols from the symbol "Watermelon" along the top line 8b or the cross-down line 8d. The reel stop control is performed.

As a result, when the "F_watermelon" having the symbol "watermelon" as the constituent symbol is won, stop control can be performed so as not to display the tempai line of the symbol "watermelon" on the crossdown line 8d, and as a result, the current game machine ( Even if the reel stop control in so-called No. 5 machine is adopted, it is possible to perform the reel stop control so that the balance payout of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the crossdown line 8d becomes the reach of the bonus. ..

In addition, if the symbol "watermelon" is arranged within the allowable drawing number on the reel 3C in the inside, the symbol "watermelon" is not displayed on the crossdown line 8d when the "F_watermelon" is won, and the top line 8b is displayed. Only the symbol "watermelon" can be displayed, but since many symbols "watermelon" are arranged on the inner reel 3C, the degree of freedom of the symbol arrangement on the inner reel 3C is narrowed.

In this respect, like the pachi-slot machine 1, by designing a symbol of a different type from the symbol “watermelon” as a constituent symbol, only by arranging the symbol of the different type only around the symbol “watermelon”, the rule is obtained. While adopting the reel stop control that can be performed, the ten-eye result of the symbol "watermelon" on the cross-down line 8d can be treated as a bonus reach item (note that different types of symbols are arranged only around the symbol "watermelon"). In this case, the different types of symbols may be displayed along the crossdown line 8d, but in this case, the tempe pattern of the symbol "watermelon" is displayed along the crossdown line 8d. It has not been).

(Procedure for maximizing the number of medals in BB and MB)
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state can be maximized by displaying the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET a predetermined number of times in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state. .. At this time, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the procedure for displaying the 13-card combination during 2BET during the BB game state and the procedure for displaying the 13-card combination during 2BET during the MB game state are common. Turn into. As a result, it is possible to adjust the payout amount for a plurality of types of bonuses in a procedure that is easy for the player to understand.

In addition, on the rules of pachi-slot machines, in the state (MB gaming state) where the second class special accessory is operating, a flag (combination of symbols) that is not established during the state where it is not operating (general gaming state) Cannot be newly added, and the reel stop control must be performed based on the currently established flag. According to the former rule, in the pachi-slot machine 1, it is necessary to enable the flag corresponding to the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET during the normal gaming state. On the other hand, if the reel stop control is performed so that the 13-bet combination at the time of 2BET can be displayed during the normal game state, it is misleading that the number adjustment procedure during the bonus is effective even during the normal game state. Confuse people.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in accordance with the latter rule, the "F_2BET adjustment combination" and the "F_2BET combination combination" having different flags that are established during the BB game state are provided, and the "F_2BET adjustment combination" is provided. Only when winning, it is decided to perform reel stop control so as to be able to display the winning combination of 13 cards at 2BET. As a result, it is possible to display the 13-character combination at the time of 2BET in a common procedure during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state without displaying the 13-character combination at the time of 2BET during the general gaming state, and as a result, a plurality of bonuses It is possible to maximize the number of medals paid out in a common procedure.

[Second Embodiment]
Then, the pachi-slot machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, five effective lines (center line 8a, top line 8b, bottom line 8c, cross-down line 8d, and cross-up line 8e) are provided, and among these five effective lines. The reel stop control is performed so that the ten-eye result of the specific symbol (symbol “watermelon”) displayed along one effective line (cross-down line 8d) becomes the reach amount of the bonus. Here, the number of effective lines is arbitrary, and it is also arbitrary whether or not the line displaying the tempe pattern of the specific symbol is an effective line.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the effective line is one of the center lines 8a, and the other lines are used as pseudo lines unrelated to winning determination. Then, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the ten-eye pattern of the specific symbol displayed along the predetermined pseudo line becomes the reach line of the bonus, and is displayed along the pseudo line other than the predetermined pseudo line. The reel stop control is carried out so that the ten-eye pattern of the specific symbol does not reach the bonus reach.

(Combination of symbols according to "F_ watermelon")
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, since the number of effective lines is one, the type of symbol combination is different from that of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. Usually, when the number of effective lines is small, the number of types of symbol combinations becomes enormous, but in order to facilitate understanding, the minimum necessary for explaining the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described below. Only the combinations of symbols are shown.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a combination of symbols according to “F_watermelon”. Although the number of effective lines is one, the player recognizes that a combination of symbols in which the symbols “watermelon” are aligned on a straight line is a combination of symbols corresponding to the role of “watermelon”. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, when "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is displayed along the pseudo line, the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is changed according to "F_watermelon". Specified as a combination of symbols.
The numerical value in parentheses in FIG. 33 indicates the symbol position on the corresponding reel. For example, "watermelon (19)" on the left reel 3L indicates that it is the symbol "watermelon" at the symbol position "19" on the left reel 3L (see FIG. 9).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33(A), when "watermelon (19)-watermelon (11)-watermelon (17)" is displayed along the pseudo line "top line 8b", the effective line is displayed. As shown in FIG. 33B, “mouse (18)-replay (10)-orange 2 (16)”, which is a combination of symbols displayed along with, “watermelon (19)-watermelon (11 )-Watermelon (17)" is displayed along the pseudo-line "Cross-down line 8d", which is a combination of symbols displayed along the activated line, "mouse (18)-watermelon (11)-replay" (18)” is defined as a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 33C, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, a combination of symbols for watermelon control is also defined as a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”. Specifically, when "watermelon (19)-replay (14)-watermelon (17)" is displayed along the pseudo line "top line 8b", a combination of symbols displayed along the effective line A certain "mouse (18)-orange 2 (13)-orange 2 (16)" is defined as a combination of symbols for watermelon control.
The combination of symbols for watermelon control corresponds to the combination of symbols for the reach-non-stop watermelon in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment (“C_watermelon control A” and “C_watermelon control B”).

Here, in FIG. 33, as a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”, a combination of symbols “mouse-replay-orange 2” “mouse-watermelon-replay” and “mouse-orange 2-orange 2” is illustrated. However, in FIG. 33, only the minimum necessary combination of symbols is shown as described above. That is, the symbol combinations corresponding to “F_watermelon” include symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations illustrated in FIG. 33.

(Reel stop control of the second embodiment)
The reel stop control in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, an example of reel stop control in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20 showing an example of reel stop control of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 20(A1), when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3L during the bonus non-winning and “F_watermelon” winning, the main control circuit 91 moves to the upper area of the reel 3L according to the timing of the stop operation. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol "watermelon" is displayed. Here, when the symbol “watermelon” displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L is the symbol at the symbol position “19”, the symbol “mouse” at the symbol position “18” is displayed in the middle area of the reel 3L. It

Here, referring to the symbol combination corresponding to “F_watermelon” shown in FIG. 30, in the symbol combination in which the symbol “watermelon” is arranged along the pseudo line “top line 8b”, the symbol “10” in the symbol position "Replay" is the configuration pattern of the reel 3C, and in the symbol combination in which the symbols "watermelon" are aligned along the pseudo line "crossdown line 8d", the symbol "watermelon" at the symbol position "11" is the configuration of the reel 3C. The design is used.

Therefore, at the timing when the stop operation for the reel 3C is detected, the symbol "replay" at the symbol position "10" is within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the symbol located in the middle area of the reel 3C that constitutes the effective line "center line 8a" , Or when there is a symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11”, a symbol which is a configuration symbol of a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon” is placed along the effective line “center line 8a”. It will be possible to display.

In this respect, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the symbol "replay" of the symbol position "10" can be displayed on the activated line "center line 8a" (the tempo of the symbol "watermelon" appears on the pseudo line "top line 8b". 20(A2), the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11” is stopped in the upper area of the reel 3C (that is, at the symbol position “10”). Display the symbol "Replay" along the activated line).

Specifically, in FIG. 20 (A1), the main control circuit 91 detects that the stop operation for the reel 3C is detected, and the symbol "replay" at the symbol position "10" is based on the activated line "center line 8a". If it is within the pull-in allowable number of symbols, and the timing of the symbol "watermelon" at the symbol position "11" is not within the pull-in allowable symbol number, or the effective line "center line 8a" is the reference, the symbol position "10" The symbol "Replay" is within the pull-in allowable number of symbols, and the timing of the symbol "Watermelon" at the symbol position "11" is within the pull-in allowable symbol number, the symbol "Replay" at the symbol position "10" The rotation of the reel 3C is stopped so that "" is displayed along the activated line. As a result, the tempai pattern of the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the pseudo line “top line 8b” (see FIG. 20(A2)).

On the other hand, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the symbol "replay" of the symbol position "10" cannot be displayed on the activated line "center line 8a", and the symbol position "11" on the activated line "center line 8a". "Watermelon" can be displayed (The pseudo-line "Topline 8b" cannot display the tempai appearance of the design "Watermelon", and the pseudo-line "Cross-Down Line 8d" contains the design of the watermelon Tempai appearance. 20B2), it is possible to display), as shown in FIG. 20B2, the symbol “Replay” at the symbol position “14”, which is arranged within the allowable drawing number from the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11”. Is stopped in the upper (or middle) region of the reel 3C, and it is prohibited to display the tempai pattern of the symbol “watermelon” on the pseudo line “crossdown line 8d”.

Specifically, in FIG. 20 (A1), the main control circuit 91 detects that the stop operation for the reel 3C is detected, and the symbol "replay" at the symbol position "10" is based on the activated line "center line 8a". If it is not within the pull-in allowable symbol number, and the timing of the symbol "watermelon" at the symbol position "11" is within the pull-in allowable symbol number, a combination of symbols for watermelon control (see FIG. 33(C)) In order to display the symbol "orange 2" of the symbol position "13" that composes along the activated line (that is, to display the symbol "Replay" of the symbol position "14" in the upper area of the reel 3C). The rotation of the reel 3C is stopped.

As a result, also in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped when the bonus is not won, the tempe pattern of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the pseudo line "crossdown line 8d" is displayed. The reel stop control can be performed so as not to cause it. On the contrary, when the bonus is won, the reel stop control is performed so as to be able to display the balance payout number of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the pseudo line "crossdown line 8d", so that the reels 3L, 3C when the bonus is won It is possible to design, as the bonus reach reach, the ten-eye pattern of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the pseudo line "cross-down line 8d" when stopped.

In addition, since it is a tempai appearance of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the pseudo line "Cross-down line 8d" when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped, in the case where the reels 3L and 3R are stopped, etc. It is possible that the tempai pattern of the symbol "watermelon" displayed along the line "crossdown line 8d" is displayed. That is, when “watermelon (19)-watermelon (11)-watermelon (17)” shown in FIG. 33(B) is displayed along the pseudo line “crossdown line 8d”, it is displayed along the effective line. The symbol combination "mouse (18)-watermelon (11)-replay (18)" is displayed as described above in the case of the "F_watermelon" winning order "left, middle, right". On the other hand, it is a combination of symbols that cannot be displayed, but in the case of another pressing order such as the pressing order of "F_ watermelon" when winning "left, right, middle", it is a combination of symbols that can be displayed.

Further, as described in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the type of line for displaying the reach eye is arbitrary regardless of whether it is an effective line or a pseudo line, and the stop order for stopping the reach eye is also arbitrary. Is.

[Modification]
The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(How to win a small win during MB gaming)
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, all the small winning combinations (“C_Orange_01” to “C_Adjustment B_02”) that can be determined as an internal winning combination during the normal gaming state in which the BET number is the same are always performed during the MB gaming state. Determined as an internal winning combination. Here, the method of determining the winning combination during the MB gaming state is arbitrary. That is, as in the above embodiment, by providing "F_CB winning combinations" corresponding to all of the small winning combinations that can be established during the general game state at the time of 2BET, the "F_CB winning combinations" are controlled so as to be randomly drawn ( 13C), the winning combination in the MB gaming state may be determined, or a process of treating all the small winning combinations as a winning may be performed without performing the lottery process.

Here, the process of treating all the small winning combinations as a winning combination without performing the lottery process is, for example, an internal winning combination storing area (not shown) which is provided in the main RAM 95 and stores a combination determined as an internal winning combination. ) Is a process of storing data corresponding to all small winning combinations without performing the internal lottery process (S4 of FIG. 25) based on the random number value.

In addition, the internal lottery process is performed in the same manner as in the normal gaming state (however, the winning combination related to the continuous differential device (BB) of the first-class special bonus or the continuous differential device (MB) of the second-class special bonus is not randomized). ) After performing, the data corresponding to all the small winning combinations may be stored in the internal winning combination storing area. In this case, even if any small winning combination is won by the internal lottery process, data corresponding to all small winning combinations will be stored in the internal winning combination storing area by the subsequent processing, so all small winning combinations are treated as winning. As a result, the type of internal winning combination and the stop control based on the internal winning combination remain unchanged. On the other hand, when the winning combination related to replay is decided as the internal winning combination, "Replay + all small winning combinations" becomes the internal winning combination, so whether the replay is successful or not affects the result of the game (stop control, etc.). Will be given.

(Implications of the specific pattern tempai appearance)
In the above-described embodiment, the ten-eye appearance of the specific symbol has the meaning of the reach reach of the bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided with a combination of symbols for control (for example, “C_watermelon control A”), and by this symbol combination, the tempai appearance of the specific symbol is a specific line (valid or pseudo). The feature is that the reel stop control is performed so as not to be displayed in ), and the meaning given to the symbol combination avoided by the reel stop control is arbitrary. In addition, as a meaning to be given to the combination of symbols avoided by the reel stop control, for example, in addition to the one that affects the game playability, one that does not affect the game playability and facilitates control or design is conceivable.

(Implications that affect playability)
For example, the reach of the bonus as in the above embodiment affects the game play. In addition, the ten-eye payout result of the specific symbol may be used as a bonus chance opportunity instead of the bonus reach operation. For example, not only when the bonus is won, the reel stop control is performed so that the temporary payout of the specific symbol can be displayed under certain conditions not only when the bonus is non-win, but the bonus of the specific symbol is relatively bonused. It can be treated as an opportunity with high expectations.

In addition, the ten-eye payout result of the specific symbol may be treated as a reach eye (chance eye) of shifting to an advantageous state for the player, instead of the reach eye (chance eye) of the bonus. For example, when confirming (or relatively high expectation) when reels 3L and 3C are stopped (at the time of the second stop operation) that a combination of symbols that shifts to a high RT with a high winning probability of replay is displayed. Can be suitably used.

(Implications that facilitate control or design)
Depending on the arrangement of the symbols arranged on the reels, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of combinations may be tempted at the time of the second stop. In such a case, it is necessary to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination without displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination during the third stop, and the control is complicated. In addition, it is necessary to set the pattern arrangement and pattern combination pattern strictly by trial and error at the time of design. In this respect, by performing reel stop control of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid a temporary combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations at the time of the second stop. Design can be facilitated.

[Appendix 1]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 1 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of the reels arranged on the surface of the reels starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

Such a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of setting values (for example, setting 1 to setting 6) that determine the payout rate (ratio of the paid-out game medium to the inserted game medium). One of the set values of is set and is in operation. For a player, the higher the set value (so-called high setting) of the payout rate, the greater the possibility that more game media can be obtained, so the set value of the game machine that the player is playing during the game is set. Hope to figure out.

There have been some efforts to make it possible for the player in the game to grasp the set value, and in recent years, it is possible to produce an effect in which the display contents differ depending on the set value at the end of the bonus state. There is known a gaming machine that allows a player to guess a set value.

Since the effect is usually controlled by the sub (sub-control unit) side, when performing an effect that suggests such a setting (hereinafter, also referred to as “setting suggestion effect”), the main (main control) It is necessary to send the set value from the department side to the sub side. In this regard, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-147786 discloses a gaming machine that transmits setting information from the main side to the sub side for each game.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By transmitting the setting information to each sub-game in this way, a malfunctioning game can be prevented, but since the information transmitted from the main side to the sub-side is the same information for each game, the sub-side from the main side The set value may be grasped by the player who has stolen the information transmitted to the side.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that prevents the setting value from being grasped from the information transmitted from the main side to the sub side.

[Means for solving the problem]
A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 91) that controls the progress of a game, and a sub-control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) that controls the production. The main control unit is a setting means (for example, a setting means) for setting any one of a plurality of setting values provided for setting the amount of profit to be given to the player. Key type switch 56), game progress control means (for example, main CPU 93) for controlling the progress of the game based on the set values set by the setting means, and a plurality of conversions for each of the plurality of set values. The lottery information defining means (for example, a set value conversion table) that defines the lottery information for randomly selecting one converted data from the data with a predetermined probability, and the set value set by the setting means. A set value conversion unit (for example, the main CPU 93) that determines one conversion data from the plurality of conversion data based on the lottery information, and a command that includes the one conversion data determined by the setting value conversion unit. To the sub control unit (for example, the main CPU 93), and the sub control unit sets the setting based on the one conversion data included in the command received from the main control unit. It is characterized by comprising effect control means (for example, the sub CPU 102) that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value set by the means.

According to such a gaming machine, the main control unit determines one conversion data for the currently set setting value according to the probability (lottery information) defined for each of the plurality of setting values. , The determined conversion data is transmitted to the sub control unit. As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the conversion data converted from the setting value is transmitted without transmitting the setting value to the sub (sub control unit) side, the main (main control unit) side moves to the sub side. Even if the transmitted information is stolen, the setting value will not be grasped. In addition, the sub-control unit executes the setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value to the player based on the received conversion data, so that the setting judgment based on the effect is given to the player like a conventional gaming machine. Can provide the opportunity of.

[Appendix 2]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given according to the above, is known.

In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is drive-controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled, and the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped based on the internal winning combination.

Regarding this reel stop control, in the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-200497), the maximum drawing is performed within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination. An amusement machine (so-called No. 5 machine) that does this is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, the control that does not stop the stop despite the internal winning, which is possible with the conventional gaming machine (so-called No. 4 machine), is abolished, and if a corresponding combination of symbols is aimed, Since a combination of symbols according to the winning combination can be surely prepared, a fair game can be realized.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
However, in the stop control that pulls in the corresponding symbol to the maximum extent, the pulling in of the symbol must be prioritized over the item that you want to design, and specific reach such as reach eyes that were possible with conventional gaming machines (so-called No. 4 machine). There is a problem that it is difficult to design and develop the eyes so that they can be displayed.

As an example, by displaying one more symbol "watermelon" on the effective line of crossdown, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be lined up (in the following, one more will be displayed like this. In this case, the result that the same pattern is aligned is sometimes referred to as a "temple appearance") is considered to have a special meaning such as reach. In the game where the role "watermelon" is internally won, the corresponding symbol "watermelon" will be pulled in as much as possible, so even though the symbol "watermelon" can be pulled in on the effective line of the crossdown, it is kicked off. I can't. Therefore, even if you have not won the bonus, the tempai rolls of the design "Watermelon" will be displayed along the crossdown when the winning role "Watermelon" is won, and the balance roll of the design "Watermelon" will be reached. Can no longer be treated as.

In a gaming machine, such as a pachi-slot machine, in which symbols are stopped and displayed by the player's stop operation, it is preferable that various combinations of symbols can be flexibly displayed in order to enhance the playability of the combination of symbols (between) that are stopped and displayed. In this regard, in the current game machine (so-called No. 5 machine), since it is necessary to perform stop control to pull in the corresponding symbol as much as possible as described above, in order to give a special meaning to the tempai appearance of the specific symbol. Are required to be devised with new ideas.

The present invention has been made in view of such a demand, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a special meaning to a tempai appearance of a specific symbol.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R), and a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels (for example, , The reel display window 4) and a plurality of effective lines (for example, a center line 8a, a top line 8b, and a bottom) formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means. Line 8c, cross-down line 8d and cross-up line 8e), start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player, and start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection, a symbol changing unit (for example, a main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel, and a plurality of winning combinations based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting unit. From the internal winning combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that determines the internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and a stop that is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and that detects a stop operation for stopping each reel. The operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stop switch board 80), and a configuration pattern forming a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected, among the plurality of effective lines. Based on one effective line, when it is within the number of draw-in permissible symbols which is allowed in advance to be drawn in the one effective line between the time the stop operation is detected and the rotation of the reel is stopped. , A reel stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) that stops the rotation of the reel so as to stop the configuration symbol along the one effective line, and a variation of the symbol by the reel stop controller. When is stopped, based on the combination of the symbols displayed along the activated line, the winning determination means for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won (for example, the main And a control circuit 91), and the plurality of active lines are a first unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the first reel and a second unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the second reel. A first effective line connecting the unit symbol display area, and a third unit which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and the second unit symbol display area of the second reel. At least a second effective line connecting with the symbol display area is included, and The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is a first symbol combination that is a combination of symbols in which a specific symbol (for example, the symbol "watermelon") is displayed in all of the unit symbol display areas connected by the activated lines. (For example, “C_watermelon”), and a specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the first reel among the unit symbol display areas connected by the activated line, and the specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the second reel. A predetermined symbol (for example, “C_watermelon control A”), which is a combination of symbols for which a predetermined symbol other than the symbol (for example, the symbol “Replay”) is displayed, is associated (for example, “ F_ watermelon") is included, and the predetermined symbol is arranged within the number of the drawing allowable symbols from the specific symbol on the second reel of the plurality of reels, and the reel stop control means If a predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and a stop operation for the second reel is detected when the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the first reel is detected. If the specific symbol is within the number of allowable draw-in symbols based on 1 effective line, and if the specific symbol is not within the number of allowable draw-in symbols based on the second effective line, the specific symbol is The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to be stopped along the first effective line, the specific symbol is within the number of drawing allowable symbols based on the first effective line, and the second effective line is referred to as the reference. If the specific symbol is within the drawing allowable number of symbols, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the specific symbol is stopped along the first effective line, and the specific symbol is based on the first effective line. If it is not within the number of allowable draw-in symbols, and the specific symbol is within the number of allowable draw-in symbols based on the second effective line, the predetermined symbol is the first effective line or the second effective line. It is characterized in that the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to be stopped along with.

According to such a gaming machine, as the effective line passing through the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the first effective line passing through the second unit symbol display area of the second reel, and the third unit of the second reel A second effective line that passes through the symbol display area, and at least, and if it is possible to pull in a constituent symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning symbol combination on the first effective line and the second effective line, The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the configuration symbol is stopped along the first effective line or the second effective line. Here, the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination includes a predetermined winning combination, and this predetermined winning combination corresponds to the first symbol combination having the specific symbol as the constituent symbol. Therefore, normally, a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the specific symbol is stopped in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the second unit symbol display area of the second reel The stop control is performed so that the specific symbol is drawn into the (first effective line) or the third unit symbol display area (second effective line).

In this respect, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, although the specific symbol is stopped in the second unit symbol display area (first effective line), it is not stopped in the third unit symbol display area (second effective line), When the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the temporary pay roll of the specific symbol is not displayed on the second effective line. Specifically, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, in addition to the first symbol combination, the configuration symbol of the first reel is a specific symbol, but the configuration of the second reel. The second symbol combination that defines the symbol as a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol is defined, and the predetermined symbol is arranged within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the specific symbol on the second reel. Then, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop operation for the second reel is detected when the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel. Then, when the specific symbol can be drawn into the first effective line (second unit symbol display area), the second reel is stopped and controlled so that the specific symbol is stopped on the first effective line, while the first reel is stopped. Although the specific symbol cannot be drawn into the effective line, if the specific symbol can be drawn into the second effective line (third unit symbol display area), the specific symbol is not stopped in the second effective line, The second reel is stopped and controlled so as to stop the predetermined symbols arranged within the drawing allowable number of symbols from the specific symbol on the first effective line or the second effective line.

With this, even if the stop control in the current game machine (so-called No. 5 machine) (stop control that pulls in the corresponding symbol to the maximum) is adopted, the predetermined winning combination having the specific symbol as the configuration symbol is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the stop control can be performed so as not to display the tempai appearance of the specific symbol on the second effective line (that is, the predetermined symbol drawn in place of the specific symbol on the second reel is also the configuration symbol of the predetermined combination). , The so-called stop control required by the regulations of Unit 5 can be satisfied). As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempai appearance of the specific symbol on the second activated line.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when it is determined that the bonus combination (for example, “F_red red red” “F_mouse mouse” “F_MB”) is won by the winning determination means, the bonus game (eg, A bonus start means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for starting a BB game state, an MB game state) is further provided, and the reel stop control means determines that the bonus combination is an internal winning combination and the first reel. When the stop operation for the second reel is detected when the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of, the specific symbol is within the number of drawing allowable symbols based on the second effective line. In the case of, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the specific symbol is stopped along the second effective line.

According to such a gaming machine, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the tempe pattern of the specific symbol can be displayed on the second effective line, so that the specific symbol on the second effective line is displayed. You can use the tempe roll as the bonus reach line.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. (For example, a reel display window 4), an effective line (for example, a center line 8a) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, and the symbol display In the means, a pseudo line (for example, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8c, a cross-down line 8d, and a cross-up line 8e) formed by connecting unit pattern display areas different from the unit symbol display areas connected by the effective line, , The start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79), and based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, by rotating the reel, the symbol An internal winning combination that determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability based on the symbol changing means (for example, the main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) to be changed and the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means. Determining means (for example, main control circuit 91) and stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch board) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. 80) and, when the stop operation is detected, a constituent symbol forming a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination stops the rotation of the reel after the stop operation is detected with reference to the effective line. Reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to stop the configuration symbol along the effective line when the number of allowable symbols to be drawn into the effective line is within (For example, the main control circuit 91, a stepping motor), and when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means, based on a combination of symbols displayed along the activated line, the internal winning combination determination And a winning determination means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the means has been won, and a predetermined unit symbol display area of the first reel in the plurality of pseudo lines. A first pseudo line (for example, top line 8b) that connects the first unit symbol display area that is a second unit symbol display area that is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the second reel, and the first reel of the first reel. 1 unit symbol display area and the above At least a second pseudo line (for example, a crossdown line 8d) that connects a third unit symbol display area, which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of two reels, is included, and the internal winning combination is determined. In the internal winning combination determined by the means, when a specific symbol (for example, the symbol "watermelon") is displayed in all of the unit symbol display areas linked by the first pseudo line, the unit symbol display linked by the active line The first symbol combination displayed in the area (for example, "mouse-replay-orange 2"), when the specific symbol is displayed in all of the unit symbol display areas connected by the second pseudo line, the activated line The second symbol combination (for example, "mouse-watermelon-replay") displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by, and the first unit symbol of the first reel in the unit symbol display area connected by the second pseudo line When the specific symbol is displayed in the display area and a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol (for example, the symbol "replay") is displayed in the third unit symbol display area of the second reel, the activated line is A predetermined winning combination (for example, "F_watermelon") associated with a plurality of symbol combinations including a third symbol combination (for example, "mouse-orange 2-orange 2") displayed in the unit symbol display area to be connected is included. In the second reel of the plurality of reels, the predetermined symbol is arranged within the number of the drawing allowable symbols from the specific symbol, and in the reel stop control means, the predetermined symbol is an internal winning symbol. When the stop operation for the second reel is detected when the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the effective line is used as a reference for the first operation. In the case where the first symbol constituting the symbol combination of 1 is within the attraction allowable symbol number, and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is not within the attraction allowable symbol number, the second symbol Stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop the symbol along the effective line, the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination on the basis of the effective line is within the withdrawal allowable symbol number, and, When the second symbol that constitutes the second symbol combination is within the number of drawn-in allowable symbols, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the second symbol is stopped along the effective line, and the effective The first symbol constituting the first symbol combination based on a line is not within the number of drawn-in allowable symbols, and the second symbol combination is configured. If the second symbol to be formed is within the drawing allowable symbol number, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the third symbol constituting the third symbol combination is stopped along the effective line. Characterize.

Even in such a gaming machine, while drawing a combination of symbols (first to third symbol combinations, etc.) corresponding to the predetermined winning combination along the activated line at the time of winning the predetermined winning combination, the tempai of the specific symbol is drawn in the second pseudo line. The stop control can be performed so as not to display the result (a part of the second symbol combination) (that is, when the stop operation of the second reel is performed after the first reel, in the second reel). Without pulling in the symbols that make up the second symbol combination (temporary appearance of the specific symbol in the second pseudo line), because the symbols that make up the third symbol combination are pulled in, the stop control that is required by the rules of so-called No. 5 machine Can meet). As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempe appearance of the specific symbol in the second pseudo line when the first reel and the second reel are stopped.

[Appendix 3]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given according to the above, is known.

In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is drive-controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled, and the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped based on the internal winning combination.

In recent years, pachi-slot machines (so-called No. 5 machines) use the number of medals paid out during a bonus as a bonus ending condition. In Patent Document (JP2013-135971A), a player is stopped. A gaming machine in which the number of payouts can be adjusted according to an operation is disclosed. Depending on the gaming machine, there may be a plurality of types of bonuses such as BB (continuous differential device for first-class special character) and MB (continuous differential device for second-class special character). In each of these plural types of bonuses, a gaming machine is known in which the number of medals that can be acquired during the bonus is different.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
In such a gaming machine, the number of medals that can be earned during the bonus varies depending on the skill and knowledge of the player, so the player must perform the procedure necessary for obtaining the maximum profit during the bonus. It is possible to prevent the inside game from becoming monotonous. On the other hand, if the procedure required to obtain the maximum profit is too complicated, there is a problem that learning the procedure or performing the procedure becomes awkward, which rather reduces the interest in the bonus.

In particular, in a gaming machine having a plurality of types of bonuses as described above, the procedure for obtaining the maximum profit for each bonus is different, so that it is easy for the player to feel annoyed and further improvement is required.

The present invention has been made in view of such a demand, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of adjusting a payout amount in a plurality of types of bonuses in a procedure that is easy for a player to understand.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a first advantageous state (for example, BB gaming state) and a second advantage that are advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and the normal state as a state for playing a game. A gaming machine having a state (for example, MB gaming state), a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and one of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. Symbol display means (for example, reel display window 4) for displaying parts, start operation detection means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by the player, and start by the start operation detection means Based on the detection of the operation, the symbol changing means (for example, the main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel, and a plurality of winning combinations based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from among the above, and a stop operation for stopping each reel provided for the plurality of reels are detected. Based on the stop operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stop switch substrate 80), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stopping operation detecting means. Then, the reel stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 91, a stepping motor) that stops the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel, and the reel stop control means When the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, a profit giving means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for giving a game medium based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbols by the reel stop control means. When the fluctuation of No. is stopped, a combination of symbols corresponding to the first specific combination (eg, “F_red red red” “F_mouse mouse”) is displayed on the symbol display means (eg, “C_red BB” “C_”). When the "mouse BB") is displayed, the first advantageous state is started, and a combination of symbols (for example, "C_red MB" and "C_mouse" corresponding to the second specific combination (for example, "F_MB") is displayed on the symbol display means. MB”) is displayed, an advantageous state starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that starts the second advantageous state, and a first end threshold (for example, 343 sheets) by the profit giving means in the first advantageous state. When the amount of game media exceeding the above is given, the first advantageous state is ended, and in the second advantageous state, by the profit giving means. When an amount of game media exceeding a second end threshold value (for example, 118 cards) is given, an advantageous state ending means (for example, main control circuit 91) for ending the second advantageous state is provided, and the profit is provided. The means, when the first symbol combination (for example, 15 cards at the time of 2BET) is displayed on the symbol display means, gives a predetermined amount (for example, 15 cards) of the game medium, and at the same time the second symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. When a symbol combination (for example, a combination of 13 cards at the time of 2BET) is displayed, a specific number (for example, 13 cards) of a game medium smaller than the predetermined number is given, and the reel stop control means is set in the normal state. When the internal winning combination determination means determines a combination (for example, "F_2BET combination") in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated as the internal winning combination, the stop operation is performed. Regardless of the procedure of the stop operation for the plurality of reels detected by the detection means, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the first symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means, and the first advantageous state or In the second advantageous state, a combination in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated by the internal winning combination determination means (for example, "F_2BET adjusting combination""F_CBcombination") is an internal winning combination. When the winning combination is determined, when the stop operation procedure for the plurality of reels detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first stop operation procedure, the first symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means. The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the reel is stopped, and the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the second symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means during the second stop operation procedure. The end threshold value is smaller than n times the predetermined quantity and is equal to or more than a value obtained by adding x times the specific quantity to (n−x) times the predetermined quantity, and the second end threshold is the predetermined quantity. Is less than m times the predetermined quantity, and is greater than or equal to a value obtained by adding y times the specific quantity to (my) times the predetermined quantity, and n, m, x, and y are natural numbers, and (the predetermined quantity It is characterized in that x times the quantity-the specific quantity and y times the predetermined quantity-the specific quantity are smaller than the predetermined quantity.

In such a gaming machine, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are normally ended when a predetermined number of game media are provided n times or m times, and therefore, during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The game media that the player can obtain is n (or m) times the predetermined number. On the other hand, if a specific amount of game media is received before the predetermined amount of game media is received n or m times, the number of game media reaches n (or m) times the predetermined amount. Therefore, the first advantageous state (or the second advantageous state) does not end, and as a result, the player sets the specific quantity to n (or m) times the predetermined quantity during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The added value of the game medium can be acquired.

Here, during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, in accordance with the procedure of the stop operation, the first symbol combination to which a predetermined number of game media is provided, or the second to which a specific number of game media is provided. The stop control is performed so that the symbol combination is displayed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the total number of game media provided in the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state can be adjusted according to the procedure of the stop operation.

Specifically, during the first advantageous state, the first symbol combination to which a predetermined number of game media is given in the case of the first stop operation procedure is displayed, and the specific quantity in the case of the second stop operation procedure. The second symbol combination to which the game medium of is given is displayed. Therefore, during the first advantageous state, the total number of game media given during the first advantageous state can be adjusted by properly using the two stop operation procedures, the first stop operating procedure and the second stop operating procedure. it can. On the other hand, during the second advantageous state, as in the first advantageous state, the two stop operation procedures, that is, the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure, are selectively used to provide the second advantageous state during the second advantageous state. The total number of game media can be adjusted.

As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to adjust the total number of game media given in the advantageous state in a common procedure in a plurality of types of advantageous states (bonus). As a result, it becomes possible for the player to easily understand the procedure for obtaining the maximum profit, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the trouble of adopting the procedure and playing the game, and obtaining the maximum profit. From the viewpoint, the player is motivated to perform the procedure, so that the game in the advantageous state can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, during the normal state, the stop control is performed so that the first symbol combination is displayed regardless of the procedure of the stop operation. It is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the stop operation procedure) is effective. Further, in the normal state, since only the first symbol combination having a large number of game media to be provided is displayed, a small number of game media are not provided in the normal state in which the number adjustment is unnecessary, and the game is played. It does not give unnecessary loss to the person.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a combination in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated includes a plurality of types of combinations, and the internal winning combination determination means is In the first advantageous state, among the plurality of types of winning combinations, a winning combination that cannot be determined as an internal winning combination during the normal state can be determined as an internal winning combination.

In the state (first advantageous state) in which the first-class special accessory is operating in the pachi-slot machine, a flag (combination of symbols) that is not established in the state not operating (normal state) is newly added. Although it is possible, in the state (second advantageous state) where the second class special accessory is operating, a flag (combination of symbols) that is not established during the state where it is not operating (normal state) is newly added. It cannot be added. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a winning combination in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated with each other during the normal state is determined as an internal winning combination, and the second advantageous state (second The second symbol combination can be displayed even when the seed special accessory is operating.

In addition, in the pachi-slot machine, because stop control is performed based on the currently established flag, while the second symbol combination can be displayed and stopped while the first-class special accessory is operating, In order to stop and control the second symbol combination so that the second symbol combination cannot be displayed during the state, it is necessary for the flags that are established in each to be different. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, there are a plurality of types of winning combinations in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated, and in a normal state, a type that cannot be determined as an internal winning combination. It is decided that the winning combination will be decided as an internal winning combination during the first advantageous state. Thereby, the flag that is established when the winning combination in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated is determined as the internal winning combination is different between the first advantageous state and the normal state. Therefore, while the second symbol combination can be stopped and controlled during the first advantageous state, the second symbol combination can be stopped and controlled during the normal state. As a result, as described above, it is possible to adjust the total number of game media given in the advantageous state by a common procedure in a plurality of advantageous states (bonus), and the number adjustment procedure is effective even in the normal state. It is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that there is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachi-slot machine, 3L, 3C, 3R... Reel, 4... Reel display window, 19L, 19C, 19R... Stop button, 91... Main control circuit, 101... Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

With multiple reels with multiple symbols displayed,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols displayed on the reel,
In the symbol display means, a plurality of lines formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player,
On the basis of the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, a symbol variation means for varying the symbol by rotating the reel,
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, an internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability,
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels, for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel,
When the stop operation is detected, the composition symbol forming the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is based on one line of the plurality of lines, and the reel is rotated after the stop operation is detected. If it is within the number of draw-in allowable symbols that is allowed in advance to be drawn into the one line before stopping, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the composition symbol along the one line. Reel stop control means for
Equipped with
The plurality of lines are a first line connecting the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and the second unit symbol display area of the second reel, the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, and the first line. At least including a second line connecting the third unit symbol display area of the two reels,
The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means includes at least a predetermined combination and a bonus combination,
The predetermined combination is a first symbol combination in which a specific symbol is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas on one line, and the identification in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel on one line. Symbols are displayed and are associated with a second symbol combination in which a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the second reel,
On the second reel, there is at least a portion where the plurality of specific symbols are not arranged at symbol number intervals within the drawing allowable symbol number,
The reel stop control means, when the predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, a stop operation for the second reel is performed. Once detected,
If the specific symbol is within the drawing allowable number of symbols based on the first line, stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop the specific symbol along the first line,
If the specific symbol is not within the pull-in allowable symbol number based on the first line, and if the specific symbol is within the pull-in allowable symbol number based on the second line, the predetermined symbol is the Stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop along the first line or the second line,
Further, the reel stop control means, in the case where the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the predetermined combination is not determined as an internal winning combination, the first unit symbol display of the first reel. When the stop operation for the second reel is detected when the specific symbol is displayed in the area, if the specific symbol is within the pull-in allowable symbol number based on the second line, the specific symbol It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop along the second line, the gaming machine. The predetermined symbol in the second reel, for each of the plurality of specific symbols arranged on the second reel, downstream of the specific symbol in the reel rotation direction at a symbol number interval within the allowable drawing-in symbol number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is arranged on the side.

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