JP6967442B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation") by a player, a plurality of symbols are each inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the machine is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is combined. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, which is given a privilege according to the number of reels.

In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and 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.

Further, as such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that starts a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus combination is displayed. By the way, in a gaming machine that starts a bonus game state by a combination of displayed symbols, the player needs to perform a stop operation aiming at a combination of symbols according to the bonus combination, which is a game that is not good at so-called push operation. There was a problem that it took time for the person to start the bonus game state.

Therefore, in recent years, there is also known a gaming machine provided with a preparatory eye that can easily display a combination of symbols according to a bonus combination. For example, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the combination of symbols "BAR-BAR-Don 1" is a preparation for the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination "Don 1-Don 1-Don 1". Specifically, in the next game in which the preparations are displayed, the player performs a stop operation aiming at the "Don 1" symbol at the symbol position "3" on the left reel, and then the middle reel and the right reel. By simply performing a stop operation on the reels at a constant rhythm (interval), it is possible to stop and display a combination of symbols according to the bonus combination of "Don 1-Don 1-Don 1".

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-52358

According to such a gaming machine, preparations are prepared in advance, only the first stop is aimed at in the next game, and the second stop and the third stop are operated with a constant rhythm, and any symbol can be used. Since the combination (for example, the combination of symbols according to the bonus combination) can be displayed (so-called immediate alignment of bonuses), only one reel is pressed, and the player is not good at pressing. Is also beneficial. However, with conventional gaming machines, preparations are prepared for the game after the winning of the bonus role is detected, and the bonuses are immediately aligned in the next game, so preparation is troublesome and immediate alignment is required. Not many players did it.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily realizing immediate alignment of a combination of symbols.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from a plurality of combinations. A game machine including a game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for controlling the progress of the used game, and the plurality of combinations are a combination of a first symbol when determined as a winning combination (for example, a combination of the first symbols. For example, a combination of a first specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination of "C_BB" symbols and a second symbol when determined as a winning combination (for example, a combination of "C_MB" symbols). ) Can be displayed (for example, "F_MB") and a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "C_strong special" symbol combination) can be displayed when the winning combination is determined. When the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination in a game in which the second specific combination is not carried over as the winning combination, the predetermined combination (for example, "F_strong special role") is determined together with the first specific combination as the winning combination. And, in each of the plurality of reels, a specific symbol (for example, a "red 7" symbol) constituting a combination of the first symbols corresponding to the first specific combination, and the predetermined combination. A predetermined symbol (for example, a "gear" symbol) constituting the corresponding combination of the predetermined symbols is drawn, and the distance between the predetermined symbol and the specific symbol on the same reel is a constant interval between adjacent reels. When the combination of the first symbols is displayed when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, the first specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) can be started, and the symbols can be started. When the combination of the second symbols is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting the second specific gaming state (for example, the MB gaming state) and the said When the first specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the first specific combination is carried over as the winning combination until the combination of the first symbols is displayed, and the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination. And a carry-over means (for example, a main control circuit 91) that carries over the second specific combination as a winning combination until the combination of the second symbols is displayed, and the game control means is provided by the carry-over means. While the second specific combination is carried over as the winning combination, the first specific combination is not determined as the winning combination, and in the game in which the carry-over means carries over the second specific combination as the winning combination. When the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination, before when the fluctuation of the symbol stops. It is characterized in that the plurality of reels are controlled so that a combination of the predetermined symbols is not displayed.

According to such a gaming machine, when a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination, the first specific combination that triggers the start of the first specific gaming state is also determined as the winning combination. Here, in each reel, the intervals between the predetermined symbol constituting the combination of the predetermined symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination and the specific symbol constituting the combination of the first symbol corresponding to the first specific combination are adjacent to each other. The design is drawn so that it changes at regular intervals between the reels. Therefore, when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, specific symbols are arranged at regular intervals between adjacent reels on the back side of the reels, and in the next game in which the combination of predetermined symbols is displayed. , The player can display the combination of the first symbols by performing the stop operation on the adjacent reels at a constant rhythm (interval). That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the establishment of a predetermined combination (display of a combination of predetermined symbols) in which the first specific combination that triggers the start of the first specific gaming state is duplicated and won is the first specific gaming state. It is a preparation for immediate alignment of the first combination of symbols, which is the trigger for the start of. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the detection of the winning of the bonus (specific combination) itself becomes the preparation eye, so that the preparation eye is intentionally prepared in the game after detecting the winning of the bonus as in the conventional case. It is not necessary, and it is possible to easily realize immediate alignment of a specific combination of symbols.

By the way, although the first specific role or the second specific role can be carried over as a winning role until it is established, it is not possible to further win a specific role other than the carried over specific role while carrying over. Therefore, for example, when the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination in the game in which the second specific combination is carried over, the first specific combination that normally overlaps with the predetermined combination is newly determined as the winning combination. As a result, even if the combination of predetermined symbols according to the predetermined combination (preparation item of the first specific combination) is displayed, the first specific combination is not determined as the winning combination, so that the next game is immediately performed. It cannot be aligned. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination in the game in which the second specific combination is carried over, the combination of predetermined symbols (preparation for the first specific combination) is not displayed. Reel control. This makes it possible to prevent the player from giving an unnecessary misunderstanding.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily realize immediate alignment of a combination of symbols.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the appearance structure of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the display counter of the said pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit provided with the said pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot and the symbol combination which can be stopped and displayed. It is a figure which shows the outline of the lock lottery table and the bonus challenge in the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a figure which shows the control example of the bonus challenge production in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the bonus challenge production in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the tempai sound lottery table and tempai sound determination table in the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the lock lottery processing of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU of the pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of command reception by the control of the sub CPU of the pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of command reception by the control of the sub CPU of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the flow of the immediate alignment of the BB role in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the stop control at the time of winning a strong special role in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the immediate alignment of the BB role in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the immediate alignment of the BB role in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the immediate alignment of the BB role in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the type of the tempai sound output at the time of BB tempai in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the tempai sound output at the time of BB tempai in the said pachislot. It is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal display device of the pachislot which concerns on another Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal panel unit in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the seat member in the said pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the MB of the pachislot and the RT state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the MB of the pachislot and the RT state. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot and the symbol combination which can be stopped and displayed. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the RT control processing of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the production example in the high probability replay state loop of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the production example in the high probability replay state loop of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the production example in the high probability replay state loop of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the production example in the high probability replay state loop of the pachislot. It is a figure which shows the production example in the MB game state of the pachislot.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine will be taken 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. In the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. As the game medium, for example, coins, game balls, point data for games, tokens, and the like can be applied in addition to medals. In addition, it is not limited to gaming machines that pay out gaming media, but is applied to enclosed gaming machines that enclose game media such as game balls and give benefits as electronic data such as points earned when predetermined grant conditions are met. It is also possible to do.

When a medal is inserted into the pachi-slot machine by the player and the start lever is operated, 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 combination determining means draws a lot based on the extracted random value, and determines the internal winning combination (winning combination). This combination determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the effective line described later is determined. As for the types of symbol combinations, benefits are given to the player, such as a small role in which medals are paid out, a replay in which a replay is activated, and a bonus role in which a bonus is activated. Those related to "winning" and those related to other so-called "losses" are provided.

Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is pressed by the player, the stop control means controls to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop button is pressed. .. This 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 the time 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 for four symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set. The number is set for one symbol.

When the internal winning combination that permits the combination display of the symbols related to the winning is determined, the stop control means usually, the combination of the symbols is along the effective line within the specified time of 190 msec (for 4 symbols). Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible. Further, the stop control means is, for example, one when the challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as "CB") and the "MB" (middle bonus) for continuously operating the "CB", which are the second type special characters, are operated. For the above reels, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line within the specified time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Further, the stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the valid line. ..

In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating is the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line is related to the 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 combination of the displayed symbols is related to the winning, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachi-slot machine, the above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game (unit game).

Further, in the pachi-slot machine, in the flow of the above-mentioned series of game operations, various effects are performed by using the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof. The effect performed by the pachi-slot machine is not limited to the output of light by various lamps and the output of sound by speakers, and may include the display of images performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device.

Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random value for effect (hereinafter referred to as a random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random value for the effect is extracted, the effect determining means determines the effect to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination by lottery. This effect 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 determination means, the effect execution means performs a corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, and when it is determined whether or not there is a prize. Run. In this way, in the pachislot machine, for example, by executing the effect content associated with the internal winning combination, there is an opportunity to know or anticipate the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at). It is provided to the player and can improve the interest of the player.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the display counter 6 included in the pachi-slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a for accommodating a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 2a. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one side handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess for carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Further, the reel body is provided with a reel backlight that irradiates the back surface of the sheet material with light. This reel backlight is turned on and off under the control of a sub-control circuit 101 described later.

The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a display device 11. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable by using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end portion of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9, and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. Then, the display device 11 is produced (notified) by a dot pattern represented by turning on and off the plurality of LEDs. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display device 11 provided above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R may be a liquid crystal display device.

Below the display device 11, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for displaying the symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided. Hereinafter, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R will be referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are made of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and are located in front of the three reels (player side). It is provided in. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are among a plurality of symbols provided on the peripheral surface of each reel when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. , Three consecutively arranged symbols are configured to be displayed in the frame. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions for each reel.

In the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the 3x3 displayed symbols are connected in a straight line, the cross-up line diagonally to the upper right, the top line in the upper row, the center line in the middle row, the bottom line in the lower row, and the diagonal downward to the right. Cross-down line is displayed. In the present embodiment, all of these five lines are valid lines, and the winning determination is made based on the combination of the symbols displayed along these five lines.

The valid line is activated by operating the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 described later, or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 13. Here, operating the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is synonymous with inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, the term "number of inserted medals" includes both the number of BETs inserted by operating the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 described above and the number of inserted medals actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 13.

The number of lines to be activated as effective lines among the five lines may be different depending on the number of inserted medals. For example, when the number of inserted medals is "3", 5 If all of the book lines are valid lines and the number of medals inserted is "1" or "2", only a part of the five lines may be valid lines.

The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is formed in a frame shape that exposes the display device 11. A lamp group 21 is provided on the upper part of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 is composed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content.

Further, on the left side of the front panel 10, three BET lamps 8 arranged in the vertical direction are provided. The three BET lamps 8 are controlled by the sub-control circuit 101 described later. The number of lighting of the three BET lamps 8 indicates the number of medals used in one game.

In this embodiment, the number of medals used for one game is set to 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used in one game is set to "1", one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 located at the bottom) lights up, and the other BET lamp 8 (one in the middle). The BET lamp 8) located at the top is turned off.

A pedestal portion 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) to be operated by the player.

The medal slot 13 is provided to receive medals dropped from the outside into the pachi-slot machine 1 by the player. The medals received from the medal slot 13 are used for one game up to a preset number of medals (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the preset number of medals is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Can be done (so-called credit function).

The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided to determine the number of medals deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 1 to be used for one game. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

The start lever 16 is provided to start the rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a display counter 6. As shown in FIG. 3, the display counter 6 includes a display counter 61 that displays the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) and the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the bonus game state. It is composed of a display counter 62 for displaying and the like, and a display counter 63 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of medals to be paid out). These three display counters 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63) are controlled by the sub-control circuit 101 described later. In the present embodiment, the display counter 6 is composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode), but is not limited to this, and may be a display capable of displaying numbers or arbitrary characters.

A medal payout outlet 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided at the lower part of the door body 9. The medal payout outlet 18 guides the medals discharged by the drive of the hopper device 51, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 18. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound effects such as sound effects and music corresponding to the content of the production.

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, the control system included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 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 and a sub control board 72. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key type switch 56, a ratio display 58, a cabinet-side relay board 44, and a power supply device 53 connected to the main control board 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 connected to the main control board 71 via a cabinet-side relay board 44.

The reel relay terminal plate 74 is arranged inside the reel main 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 setting key type switch 56 is set when setting any setting value from a plurality of setting values provided for setting the magnitude of the profit given to the player, or set to the pachi-slot machine 1. It is used to check the set value.

The ratio display 58 is connected to the main control board 71 and displays various ratios such as a specific section ratio and an accessory ratio based on a signal output from the main control board 71. The "specific section ratio" refers to the ratio of the number of games played in a game state advantageous to the player to the number of games played in all the game states (that is, the total number of games played). In this case, the gaming state advantageous to the player may be, for example, a notification state (ART state) for notifying information advantageous to the player, and in addition to this notification state, the transition to the notification state. A chance zone with high expectations may be included. Further, the bonus state that starts during the notification state may also be included in the advantageous gaming state in this case. In addition, the "feature ratio" is the total number of medals paid out while any of the bonuses is in operation with respect to the total number of medals paid out in all game states (that is, the total number of payouts). It refers to the ratio of occupancy. In addition, any of the characters is a type 1 special character, a character continuous operation device related to the type 1 special character, a type 2 special character, and a character continuous operation related to the type 2 special character. A device or an ordinary accessory. Further, since the player is in an advantageous state even during the ART state and the chance zone, it may be included in the state in which any of the accessories is operating.

The ratio display 58 is composed of a 4-digit 7-segment LED, the upper two digits indicate the type of the ratio to be displayed, and the lower two digits indicate the value of the ratio. The ratio display 58 is provided inside the pachi-slot machine 1 because it is used by an administrator (such as a clerk at a game store) to confirm that the pachi-slot machine 1 has no unauthorized modification. At this time, in order to prevent fraud on the ratio display 58 itself, it is preferable that the ratio display 58 is provided inside the main control board case that covers the main control board 71.

The cabinet-side relay board 44 is a relay board for electrically connecting the main control board 71 to the external centralized terminal board 47, the hopper device 51, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75. The external centralized terminal plate 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.

The hopper device 51 has a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when, for example, the number of stored medals exceeds 50, or when the settlement button 27 is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 18 (see FIG. 2).

The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage (not shown) is full of medals. The medal auxiliary storage stores the medals overflowing from the hopper device 51.

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 operated to the on side when supplying the power required for the pachislot 1, and when the power switch 53a is turned on, the power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V into the power of the DC voltage required in each part. It is converted and the converted electric power is supplied to each part. Further, the power switch 53a is operated to the off side when the power supply to the pachi-slot machine 1 is cut off, and when the power supply switch 53a is turned off, the power supply device 53 cuts off the power supply to the pachi-slot machine 1.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a selector 66, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, and a settlement switch 78, which are connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68 and the door relay terminal plate 68. It has a start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, and an auxiliary relay board 64.

The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the material and shape of the medal are appropriate, and guides the appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 to the hopper device 51. Although not shown, a medal sensor (insertion operation detecting means) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the open / close of the front door to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1. The BET switch 77 detects that the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation).

The stop switch board 80 includes a circuit for stopping a rotating reel and a circuit for displaying a stoptable reel by an LED or the like. Further, the stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation).

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 64. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a sound I / O board 83 and an LED board 84 connected to the sub-control board 72 via the sub-relay board 64.

The sound I / O board 83 outputs audio to a speaker group including speakers 20L and 20R and various speakers (not shown). The LED board 84 causes various lamp groups 21 controlled by the sub-control board 72 to emit light, and turns on, blinks, and turns off these various lamp groups 21 in a pattern according to the effect. Further, the LED board 84 is controlled by the sub control board 72 to control the light emission of the display counter 6, so that information such as the number of credits and the number of payouts can be reported to the player.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a ROM cartridge board 86 connected to the sub-control board 72. The ROM cartridge board 86 is 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 audio, optical, and communication data for directing.

<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. 5 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. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing a 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 a clock pulse. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

The main CPU 93 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motor of each reel after detecting the reel index. As a result, 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 revolution. This reel index includes, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and a detection piece provided at a predetermined position on each reel and interposed between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion due to the rotation of each reel. It is detected by the 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 output of a predetermined number of pulses required for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is added one by one. In the present embodiment, the number of pulse outputs required for rotation of one symbol is 16 times (in other words, when the pulse is output 16 times, the reel rotates by one symbol). The symbol counter is provided according to each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection unit (not shown).

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol of each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

<Secondary 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. 6 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 the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 is basically configured to include a sub CPU 102 and a sub RAM 103.

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 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The 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 an effect random value and determining and registering an effect content (effect data). Contains various programs to execute. Further, the control program includes a lamp control task for controlling the light output from the light source such as the lamp group 21 based on the determined effect content, a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speaker group such as the speakers 20L and 20R, and the like. It also includes various programs to execute.

The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables and a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content. Further, the data storage area includes a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a pattern of turning on and off light, and the like.

The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

Further, the sub CPU 102 outputs a sound such as BGM by a speaker group such as the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp group 21 and the display counter 6 according to the lamp data designated by the effect content.

[Transition flow of playing state of pachislot machine]
Next, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the transition flow thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 (A) is a transition flow diagram of the basic gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1, and FIG. 7 (B) is a table summarizing the transition conditions of the gaming state.

First, with reference to FIG. 7A, the transition flow of the basic gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1, that is, the transition flow of the gaming state accompanying the operation of the bonus will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 manages the gaming state based on whether or not the bonus is won / activated.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the main control circuit 91 has a bonus (a bonus (“F_BB” in the present embodiment) for a bonus (a first-class special accessory) and a combination for a second-class special accessory). Based on the presence / absence of winning / operating of the object continuous differential device (“F_MB” in this embodiment), the bonus non-winning state, the bonus flag interval, and the bonus gaming state are distinguished. Specifically, the bonus non-winning state is a state in which the bonus is not winning and the bonus is not operating, and between the bonus flags, the bonus is winning and the bonus is not operating, and the bonus The gaming state is a state in which the bonus is activated.

Whether or not the bonus is won is managed based on the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33, and whether or not the bonus is activated is determined by the game state flag provided in the main RAM 33. It is managed based on the data stored in the storage area (not shown). Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the combination related to the bonus (more specifically, "F_BB" or "F_MB") is determined as the internal winning combination, the combination is related to the bonus until the corresponding bonus is activated. The role is carried over as an internal bonus role.

Between the bonus flags, the winning combination related to the bonus is carried over as the internal winning combination, between the BB flags, "F_BB" is carried over as the internal winning combination, and between the MB flags, "F_MB" is carried over. It is in a state of being carried over as an internal bonus. In Pachi-slot 1, during the bonus flag period, a combination related to a bonus other than the combination related to the carried-over bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination. That is, since "F_BB" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the BB flag, "F_MB" is not determined as the internal winning combination, and "F_MB" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the MB flag. Therefore, "F_BB" is not determined as an internal winning combination.

As shown in FIG. 7 (B), when the main control circuit 91 determines (1) the bonus non-winning state as the internal winning combination, the game state is shifted from the bonus non-winning state to the BB flag. In addition, (2) if "F_MB" is determined as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, the gaming state is shifted from the bonus non-winning state to the MB flag.

Further, in the main control circuit 91, (3) between the BB flags, when "F_BB" determined as the internal winning combination wins and the bonus gaming state starts, the gaming state shifts from between the BB flags to the BB gaming state. Further, when the "F_MB" determined as the internal winning combination is won between the (4) MB flags and the bonus gaming state starts, the gaming state is shifted from the MB flags to the MB gaming state.

Further, in the (5) bonus game state, when the bonus end condition is satisfied and the bonus ends, the main control circuit 91 shifts the game state from the bonus game state (BB game state or MB game state) to the bonus non-winning state. .. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus is that the number of medals paid out reaches the specified number. For example, the specified number of BB game states is "345", and the specified number of MB game states is specified. The number of sheets is "105 sheets".

[Various data tables on the main control side 1]
Subsequently, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

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

The types of patterns are "Red 7", "White BAR", "Black BAR", "Gear", "Watermelon", "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2", "Replay", "Bell" and "Blank". Includes.

In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8, the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (the symbol passing through the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) when the reel index is detected is set to the symbol position ". In addition to allocating to "0", the correspondence relationship in which the symbol positions "0" to "20" are assigned to each of the 21 symbols in the order of moving in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is defined. In this way, by using the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as a reference, the type of the symbol located in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can be done.

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

The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to this embodiment are "red 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "gear", "watermelon", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", "replay", and " There are 10 types of "bell" and "blank". In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "red 7" symbol (symbol code 1), and "00000010" is assigned as data to the "white BAR" symbol (symbol code 2). Has been done. Similarly, "00000011" to "000001010" are assigned as data to each symbol (symbol code 3 to 10) of "black BAR" to "blank".

<Design combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, data stored in the main RAM 95 when the combination of the symbols is displayed, and a combination of the symbols are displayed. The correspondence with the privilege (the number of medals paid out) is stipulated.

In the present embodiment, if the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, operating the replay, and operating the bonus game (continuous operation device for the character). If the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called "missing". That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the "missing" symbols is specified by not specifying the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "missing" in the symbol combination table. The present invention is not limited to this, and the item of "off" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly specify "off".

The data column in the symbol combination table specifies information for identifying the symbol combination displayed along the valid line. Specifically, in the data column, a "storage area" in which the data of the combination of the corresponding symbols is stored and the "data (bits corresponding to the combination of the symbols in the 1-byte data) stored in the storage area". Data for specifying) ”is specified.

The combination specified in the symbol combination table means the symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the effective line when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. For each combination, the role of the combination and the combination name according to the type of the symbol constituting the combination are defined.

In addition, the number of medals to be paid out specified in the symbol combination table defines the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 9, when the combination of the symbols of the combination name “C_bell” is displayed in the game of 3BET, eight medals are paid out. In addition, the content column in the symbol combination table shows the role of each symbol combination and the characteristics of each symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_BB” is displayed along the effective line, the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line, the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state.

Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_replay" is displayed along the valid line, the replay operation is performed. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_bell" is displayed along the valid line, 8 medals are paid out for 1BET or 3BET, and 15 medals are paid out for 2BET. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_watermelon_01" and "C_watermelon_02" is displayed along the valid line, 14 medals are paid out.

Further, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_special 01" and "C_special 02" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. Here, the symbol combinations of these combination names "C_special 01" and "C_special 02" can be stopped and displayed when "F_special combination A" to "F_special combination C" are determined as internal winning combinations. (See FIG. 13 below). Then, "F_special role A" to "F_special role C" are not independently determined as the internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, and either "F_BB" or "F_MB" is always duplicated. It is determined as an internal bonus (see FIG. 11 below). Therefore, in the present embodiment, either "F_BB" or "F_MB" is always duplicated in the combination name "C_special 01" or "C_special 02" ("F_special role A" to "F_special role C"). It is a bonus duplication confirmation role.

In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is displayed along the valid line, 14 medals are paid out. Here, the symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is a symbol combination that can be stopped and displayed when "F_strong special combination" is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 13 described later). Then, the "F_strong special role" is not determined independently as the internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, and the "F_BB" is always determined as the internal winning combination in duplicate (see FIG. 11 described later). .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination name "C_strong special (" F_strong special combination ")" is a BB duplication determination combination in which "F_BB" always overlaps. In addition, "gear-gear-gear" which is a symbol combination of this combination name "C_strong special" is an immediate preparation item of "red 7-red 7-red 7" which is a symbol combination of combination name "C_BB". However, this point will be described later.

Further, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_BB medium special_01" and "C_BB medium special_02" is displayed along the valid line, 14 medals are paid out. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_cherry 01_01" to "C_cherry 05_07" is displayed along the valid line, two medals are paid out. Also, when the symbol combinations of the combination names "C_Cherry 06_01" to "C_Cherry 08_09" are displayed along the valid line, 2 medals are paid out for 1BET or 3BET, and 15 medals are given for 2BET. It will be paid out. Also, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_Cherry 09" to "C_Cherry 10_08" is displayed along the valid line, 2 medals are paid out for 1BET or 3BET, and 14 medals are paid out for 2BET. It will be paid out. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_cherry 11" is displayed along the valid line, 6 medals are paid out.

In the following, the combination names "C_cherry 01_01" to "C_cherry 01_05" may be referred to as "C_cherry 01", and the combination names "C_cherry 02_01" to "C_cherry 02_02" may be referred to as "C_cherry 02". Sometimes called, the combination names "C_Cherry 03_01" to "C_Cherry 03_45" may be called "C_Cherry 03", and the combination names "C_Cherry 05_01" to "C_Cherry 05_07" are called "C_Cherry 05". Sometimes called, the combination names "C_Cherry 06_01" to "C_Cherry 06_02" may be called "C_Cherry 06", and the combination names "C_Cherry 07_01" to "C_Cherry 07_07" are called "C_Cherry 07". Sometimes called, the combination names "C_Cherry 08_01" to "C_Cherry 08_09" may be called "C_Cherry 08", and the combination names "C_Cherry 10_01" to "C_Cherry 10_08" are called "C_Cherry 10". I may call it.

<Internal lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the internal lottery table referred to when determining the internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each game state, and defines the information of the lottery value corresponding to each combination.

11 (A) is an internal lottery table referenced during the bonus non-winning state, FIG. 11 (B) is an internal lottery table referenced during the BB flag, and FIG. 12 (C) is an internal lottery table. It is an internal lottery table referenced during the MB flag, FIG. 12D is an internal lottery table referenced during the BB gaming state, and FIG. 12E is referenced during the MB gaming state. It is an internal lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the lottery random values extracted from the predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by the lottery values (not shown) according to each combination, and the result of the subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not it has become (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred).

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

Here, during the BB flag, the internal winning combination is determined with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, but during the BB flag, "F_BB" is carried over as the internal winning combination. Therefore, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by referring to the internal lottery table, the carried-over "F_BB" is also determined as the internal winning combination. The same applies during the MB flags, and in addition to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (C), the carried-over "F_MB" is also determined as the internal winning combination. Further, referring to FIG. 12 (E), the internal lottery during the MB game state is always "missing", but during the MB game state, all the small winning combinations are made regardless of the result of the internal lottery referring to the internal lottery table. ("F_bell" to "F_1 1-sheet hanging role") is determined as the internal winning role.

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 13 is a table showing the correspondence with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in each internal winning combination when each combination is determined as the internal winning combination. The circles in each correspondence table indicate the combinations of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control circuit 91 has different stop controls depending on the internal winning combination and the gaming state, and when a predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the combination of the corresponding symbols shown in FIG. 13 ( The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that the combination) can be displayed.

In addition, referring to the correspondence table shown in FIG. 13, when "F_bell" is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the combination name "C_bell", the combination names "C_cherry 01" to "C-cherry 05" and It is possible to display the symbol combination of "C_cherry 11". Here, when "F_bell" is determined as an internal winning combination, basically, the symbol combination of the combination name "C_bell" is displayed, but when an irregular push is performed (that is, the first). When the stop operation is for a reel other than the reel 3L on the left), the symbol combination of the combination name "C_bell" may not be displayed due to the reel arrangement. Therefore, in such a case, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the combination name "C_cherry 11" and the symbol combination of any one of "C_cherry 01" to "C-cherry 05" are combined. indicate.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_bell" is displayed at the time of 3BET, 8 medals are paid out, while the symbol combination of the combination name "C_cherry 11" is displayed at the time of 3BET. , 6 medals are paid out, and when any combination name "C_cherry 01" to "C cherry 05" is displayed at the time of 3BET, 2 medals are paid out. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when "F_bell" is determined as the internal winning combination, even if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_bell" cannot be displayed by irregular pressing. It is possible to display a combination of symbols (cherries) with the same number of payouts (8 sheets = 6 sheets + 2 sheets).

<Lock lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14A, a lock lottery table referred to when deciding whether or not to perform lock control at the start of the game will be described. The lottery using the lock lottery table is performed based on the lottery random number value extracted from the random number values of "0 to 255".

The lock lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the lottery result as to whether or not to perform lock control for each internal winning combination. When the main control circuit 91 is determined to be a watermelon or higher (other than "F_replay" and "F_bell") as an internal winning combination during the bonus non-winning state at the time of 3BET, the lock control is performed with reference to the lock lottery table. Decide whether to do it or not. When the lottery is won (with lock), the main control circuit 91 performs lock control for temporarily delaying the start of the game, and transmits a lock command to the sub control circuit 101. On the contrary, when the lottery is not won (no lock), the main control circuit 91 starts the game without performing the lock control.

<Bonus challenge production>
Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the lottery with reference to the lock lottery table is won, the main control circuit 91 and the sub-control circuit 101 perform a bonus challenge effect. Subsequently, the outline of this bonus challenge will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 (B) to 16.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a playability of playing a game aiming at a bonus game state, and a bonus is provided during the bonus non-winning state (or between bonus flags). If the winning of the role can be expected, a bonus challenge production may be performed to inform the player of the winning expectation. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a watermelon or more is won, it can be expected that the bonus combination is duplicated and won (see FIG. 11 (A)). A lottery is performed using the lock lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, and a bonus challenge effect is executed when the lottery is won.

In the bonus challenge production, it is not desirable if the missed part occurs, so watermelon, cherry, special role ("F_special role A" to "F_special role C") and strong special role ("F_strong special role") Encourage the stop operation to aim at the "white BAR" symbol on all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so as not to miss everything. That is, it can be said that the bonus challenge effect is an effect that urges the player to perform a stop operation (a stop operation aiming at the "white BAR" symbol) for displaying a combination of symbols of watermelon or higher when the reel is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 14B, in the bonus challenge effect, the degree of duplication expectation of the bonus combination is suggested according to the symbol combination displayed by the stop operation aiming at the "white BAR" symbol, for example, depending on the watermelon. When the symbol combination ("C_watermelon_01" "C_watermelon_02") is displayed, the degree of duplication expectation of the bonus role is the lowest, and the symbol combination according to the cherry ("C_cherry 01_01" to "C_cherry 10_08"). Is displayed, it suggests that the duplication expectation of the bonus combination is the next lowest. On the other hand, when the symbol combination ("C_special 01" "C_special 02") corresponding to the special combination that is the bonus duplication fixed combination is displayed, either "F_BB" or "F_MB" is duplicated. If it is suggested that you have won, and if the symbol combination ("C_strong special") corresponding to the strong special role that is the BB duplicate definite role is displayed, "F_BB" is duplicated and you have won. Suggests.

<Example of bonus challenge production>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, an example of the effect of the bonus challenge effect in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. When the player performs a game start operation (operation of the start lever 16), the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot machine 1 determines the internal winning combination and performs a lottery (lock lottery) using the lock lottery table. Normally, when the player performs the start operation, the game is started (reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated), but when the lock lottery is won, the main control circuit is shown in FIG. 15 (A). 91 temporarily delays (locks) the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

As shown in FIG. 15B, during this lock period, the main control circuit 91 moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 symbol) in the rotational direction, and then returns them to their original positions. (Move in the opposite direction by one pulse). After that, as shown in FIG. 15C, the main control circuit 91 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the sub control circuit 101 outputs a specific sound from the speakers 20L, 20R, and at the same time, the sub control circuit 101 outputs a specific sound. By making the lamp group 21 emit light in a specific light emitting mode, the player is informed that the bonus challenge will be performed.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player is informed that the bonus challenge effect is performed by outputting a specific sound or emitting light in a specific light emitting mode, but the output of this specific sound or Prior to light emission in a specific light emission mode, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are moved by one pulse. For the player, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which are watching to perform the stop operation, foretell that the bonus challenge effect will be executed, so the player is informed that the bonus challenge effect will be executed. Can be reliably communicated.

In addition, when executing the bonus challenge effect, it is necessary to understand that as a result of outputting a specific sound or emitting light in a specific light emitting mode, not only the player during the game but also the surrounding people perform the bonus challenge effect. become. At this time, in the pachi-slot machine 1, prior to the output of a specific sound or the light emission of a specific light emitting mode, a notice is given using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that the player is watching (it is difficult for the surrounding people to watch). Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp that the bonus challenge effect is performed before being grasped by the surrounding people, and it is possible to give the player who is playing a sense of superiority.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the notification that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed is performed by outputting a specific sound from the speakers 20L and 20R and causing the lamp group 21 to emit light in a specific light emitting mode. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the control shown in FIG. 15B is sufficient if it is possible to give a notice using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that the player is paying attention to prior to the notification that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed. The effect executing means for notifying that the effect is to be performed is not limited to the speakers 20L and 20R and the lamp group 21, and may be any effect executing means such as a display device such as a liquid crystal display.

<Display of the production name during the bonus challenge production>
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus challenge effect is executed, the effect name is displayed by using the display counter 6 at the start of the bonus challenge effect. Here, the display counter 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63) normally displays the number of credits and the number of payouts, but when the sub control circuit 101 receives a lock command from the main control circuit 91, these are displayed. Displays the effect name of the effect to be executed instead of the display of. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15D, the sub-control circuit 101 regards the three display counters 61, 62, and 63 as one display unit, and is the production name of the bonus challenge effect "BONUS". The character string "CHALLENGE" is displayed across three display counters 61, 62, 63 so as to flow (scroll) from the right side to the left side.

When the effect name of the bonus challenge effect is displayed across the three display counters 61, 62, 63, all the characters constituting the effect name may be continuously displayed, and the display counters 61, 62 may be displayed. A predetermined number of characters may be hidden and displayed between each of, and 63. For example, when displaying the "CHALLENGE" part (or a part thereof) of "BONUS CHALLENGE", the former is "CH", "ALL", "EN" in order from the display counters 61, 62, 63. All the characters that make up "CHALLENGE" are displayed continuously.

On the other hand, the latter displays "CH" (A) "LLE" (N) "GE" in order from the display counters 61, 62, 63, and a predetermined number of display counters 61, 62, 63 are displayed. Do not display characters. That is, "A" is not displayed between the display counter 61 and the display counter 62, and "N" is not displayed between the display counter 62 and the display counter 63. In other words, the display counter 6 displays "CH" in "BONUS CHALLENGE", which is the production name of the bonus challenge effect, on the display counter 61, and displays the character "A" following the displayed "CH". Instead, the display counter 62 next to the display counter 61 displays "LLE" following "CHA". The number of characters that are not displayed between the adjacent display counters 61, 62, and 63 is arbitrary, and may be one character or two or more characters.

Further, the timing for displaying the effect name of the bonus challenge effect on the display counter 6 is arbitrary. For example, the timing when the lock lottery is won and the lock command is received from the main control circuit 91 (reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one pulse). The timing may be before the movement), or the main control circuit 91 may move the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse at the same time, and the main control circuit 91 may move the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It may be the timing at which the rotation of the is started (at the same time as the output of a specific sound or the light emission in a specific light emission mode).

In this way, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the number of credits and the number of payouts are normally displayed on the display counter 6, but when the bonus challenge effect is executed, the effect name is displayed instead of the display, so that the liquid crystal display is displayed. It is possible to display the effect name of the effect to be executed by the pachi-slot machine 1 without providing a display device such as. It should be noted that the present invention makes it possible to display the effect name without the need for a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and the effect of displaying the effect name is not limited to the bonus challenge effect. This includes making it possible to display the effect name on the display counter 6 even if the pachislot has a display device such as a liquid crystal display. Further, since the pachi-slot machine 1 displays the effect name across the three display counters 61, 62, 63, even a long effect name that cannot be displayed by one display counter can be appropriately displayed.

<Another example of the production name display during the bonus challenge production>
Subsequently, another example of the effect name display during the bonus challenge effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the production name is displayed at the start of the bonus challenge production that informs the player of the winning expectation of the bonus role, but the display mode of this production name is the winning expectation of the bonus role. It may be different depending on the degree.

FIG. 16A is a display mode lottery table used when the display mode of the effect name is changed according to the winning expectation of the bonus combination. The lottery using the display mode lottery table is performed based on the lottery random number value extracted from the random number values of "0 to 255". Further, the lottery using the display mode lottery table may be performed by the main control circuit 91, and the lottery result may be notified to the sub control circuit 101, or the sub control circuit 101 may directly perform the lottery.

The display mode lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the lottery result of the display mode of the effect name for each presence or absence of winning of the bonus combination. When "normal" is determined as the lottery result, the sub-control circuit 101 displays the effect name in the normal display mode (see FIG. 15 (D)), and when "special" is determined as the lottery result. Displays the effect name in a special display mode. The special display mode may be any mode that can be displayed according to the specifications of the display counter 6, and may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, a lowercase display as opposed to a normal uppercase display. Further, the red character display may be performed with respect to the normal black character display, or the character string normally flowing from the right may be displayed as the character string flowing from the left.

Further, the special display mode is not limited to making all of the effect names different from the normal display mode, but also includes making only a part of the effect name different. For example, the first character of the effect name may be displayed in the same display mode as the normal display mode, and the display mode may be different from the subsequent characters.

Further, the lottery of the display mode may be different at least according to the winning expectation of the bonus combination, and as shown in FIG. 16A, the lottery result may be different for each type of the winning bonus combination. Also, the lottery results may be the same regardless of the type of bonus combination won. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 16A, "special" may be determined even when the bonus combination is not won, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery probability becomes 0. May be included.

[Various data tables on the sub-control side 1]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 17, the configuration of various data tables stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 will be described.

<Tempai sound lottery table and Tempai sound determination table>
FIG. 17A is referred to when determining the category of the tempai sound to be output when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is tempted in the game at the start of the game in which “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination. It is a tempai sound lottery table, and FIG. 17 (B) shows a tempai sound lottery table based on a line in which the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is actually tempted in the game. It is a tempai sound determination table referred to when determining the tempai sound to be actually output from the tempai sound category determined by referring to.

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the tempai sound lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the tempai sound category for each number of times and the set value in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination. The lottery using the tempai sound lottery table is performed based on the lottery random number value extracted from the random number values of "0 to 32767". Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "BB first time" is a period from when the power is turned on and the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB gaming state is started (that is, the operation is started). "F_BB" in the period (the period during which the BB game state has never been performed) is determined as the internal winning role, and "after the second BB game" means after the pachislot machine 1 starts operation. It means a game in which "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination after the first BB game state is started.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17B, the tempai sound determination table defines the tempai sound that is actually output for each of the lines tempaied by the symbol combination of "C_BB" and the tempai category. For example, when "SP sound 2" is determined as the tempai sound category, "setting suggestion sound" is specified as the tempai sound when the actually tempered line is in the middle row, and when it is not in the middle row, it is defined. "SP sound 1" is specified as the tempai sound. The "setting suggestion sound" is a tempai sound having a different probability of being output according to the set value. The player can guess the setting from the frequency at which the setting suggestion sound is output as the tempai sound.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 determines the category of the tempai sound at the start of the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, and the symbol of "C_BB" is determined during the game. When the combination is actually tempered, the tempai sound to be actually output is determined based on the tempered line.

Specifically, when "SP sound 1" is determined as the category of the tempai sound at the start of the game, the sub-control circuit 101 determines the tempai sound as the tempai sound when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage in the game. When the "special sound 2" is determined and tempted to other than the middle stage, the "special sound 1" is determined as the tempai sound and output from the speakers 20L and 20R. Further, when "SP sound 2" is determined as the category of the tempai sound at the start of the game, the sub-control circuit 101 "suggests the setting" as the tempai sound when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage in the game. When the "sound" is determined and the tempai is performed in a position other than the middle stage, the "special sound 1" is determined as the tempai sound and output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

If "normal sound 1" is determined as the tempai sound category at the start of the game, the sub-control circuit 101 will use the "normal sound" as the tempai sound regardless of the line where the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted. If "1" is determined and "normal sound 2" is similarly determined as the tempai sound category, the sub-control circuit 101 will perform "normal sound 2" as the tempai sound regardless of the line where the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered. "Normal sound 2" is determined and output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

Here, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "SP sound 2" is determined as the category of tempai sound only in "BB first time", and "BB second time or later". Can't decide. Then, the "setting suggestion sound" is determined as the tempai sound to be actually output only when "SP sound 2" is determined as the tempai sound category and the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered in the middle stage. be. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, "F_BB" in the period from when the power is turned on and when the pachi-slot 1 starts operating to when the first BB gaming state is started is determined as the internal winning combination. In the game, the "setting suggestion sound" may be output as the tempai sound only when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination, the symbol combination of "C_BB" is not tempted in the middle stage unless a predetermined stop operation is performed. May be good. Specifically, in the main control circuit 91, the first stop operation is for the left reel L, and the "red 7" symbol of the symbol position "15" is located in the middle of the left display window 4L. Only when the first stop operation is performed at the timing (that is, only when the first stop operation for the left reel 3L is so-called bitterly pressed), the symbol combination of "C_BB" can be tempted in the middle stage. In other cases, the reel stop control may be performed so that the symbol combination of "C_BB" is not tempered in the middle stage.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "setting suggestion sound" may be output as the tempai sound only when the "SP sound 2" is determined as the category of the tempai sound. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the category "SP sound 2" may be determined only in the case of the setting 6, and is not determined in the case of other setting values. Therefore, in the case of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "setting suggestion sound" is output, it is confirmed that the setting is 6. In this respect, the "setting suggestion sound" need only be able to suggest a set value, and does not have to be a tempai sound that deterministically informs that it is a specific set value. That is, the category "SP sound 2" may be able to be determined even with other set values, and in this case, the set value can be suggested from the difference in the probability that the category "SP sound 2" is determined. ..

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 determines the tempai sound, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control circuit 91 determines the tempai sound, and the determination result is subordinated. By notifying the control circuit 101, the sub-control circuit 101 may output the tempai sound notified from the speakers 20L and 20R.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 determines the category of the tempai sound at the start of the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, and then determines whether or not the middle-stage tempai is performed. The tempai sound to be output is determined accordingly, but it is not limited to this. The sub-control circuit 101 does not perform any lottery at the start of the game, and when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub-control circuit 101 is among a plurality of tempai sounds. It is also possible to determine one tempai sound from and output it from the speakers 20L and 20R. In this case, by determining one tempai sound from a plurality of tempai sounds according to the line where the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered, it is possible to determine the "setting suggestion sound" only at the middle tempai. Can be done.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to output a setting suggestion sound as a tempai sound between the start of business of the game store and the start of the first BB game state. As a result, not only can the operation of the game be promoted at the start of business of the game store, but also the operation of the surroundings can be promoted by promoting the operation at the start of business because the operation is psychologically called the operation of the player. As a result, it can be expected to promote the operation of the day.

By the way, depending on the gaming machine, an error may occur during business, and it may be necessary to temporarily turn off the power to clear the error. The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is the first BB game after the opening of the game store, not until the first BB game state is started after the power is temporarily turned off. A setting suggestion sound is output before the state starts. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 101 needs to distinguish between turning on the power due to a temporary power failure and turning on the power due to the start of business.

Specifically, a power-on detection circuit (not shown) and a power-off detection circuit (not shown) are arranged on the sub-control board 72, and the sub-control circuit 101 includes these power-on detection circuits and power-off detection. Based on the signal from the circuit, it is detected that the power supply device 53 is turned on and the power supply device 53 is turned off. When the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 detects that the power supply is cut off, the sub CPU 102 acquires the date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute, second) from the RTC (real-time clock: not shown) arranged in the sub control circuit 101, and the sub RAM 103 (SRAM). Save to. When the power is turned on, the date and time are acquired from the RTC, and the acquired date and time is compared with the date and time when it is detected that the power stored in the sub RAM 103 is turned off to determine the time when the power was turned off. Obtain the indicated power failure period.

If the power is turned off at the end of business and turned on at the start of business, this power failure period will be several hours or more. On the other hand, when the power is temporarily turned off, this power failure period is only a few minutes at the longest. Therefore, when the power interruption period is longer than a predetermined time (for example, 4 hours), the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 determines that it is at the start of business, and then the first BB gaming state is started. The setting suggestion sound is controlled so that it can be output until the time is up.

[Operation explanation of main control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 22, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 by using the program will be described.

<Main operation processing of pachislot by controlling the main CPU>
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after the power is turned on) of the pachi-slot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the time of turning on the power (S1). In this process, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, whether the settings have been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization is performed according to the determination result.

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

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, a medal insertion operation, a check for the input of the start switch 79, and the like are performed. When a medal insertion operation is detected in this process, the main CPU 93 generates data for a medal insertion command to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 101, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. .. The command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 by the command data transmission process in the interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. 22. The medal insertion command data includes information such as the number of medals inserted.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S4). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the internal lottery table according to the current gaming state, and draws a winning combination determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a lock lottery process described later in FIG. 19 (S5). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not to perform the bonus challenge effect when the winning of the role related to the bonus can be expected, and when the bonus challenge effect is performed, the lock control for delaying the start of the game is performed. conduct.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a start command generation process (S6). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates start command data 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 data includes various information such as an internal winning combination and a game state.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop initial setting process described later in FIG. 20 (S7). In this process, the reel stop control information used for the 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.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel rotation start process (S8). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the start of rotation of all reels. Then, when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, each reel is accelerated and controlled until its rotation speed reaches a constant speed by an interrupt process executed at a fixed cycle (1.1172 msec), and then the reels are accelerated and controlled. It is controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop control process described later in FIG. 21 (S9). In this process, using the reel stop control information determined in S7, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are pressed, respectively. NS.

Subsequently, 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, and 3R being stopped, based on the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line, according to the combination of the symbols such as medal payout and replay operation. Give profits.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning operation command generation process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of a winning operation command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The winning operation command data includes various information such as a combination of symbols displayed along the valid line.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus state according to the number of medals paid out during the bonus state, and shifts the gaming state to the corresponding gaming state. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 93 activates the bonus according to the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line. When the bonus end check process is performed, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 assuming that one game (unit game) is completed.

<Lock lottery processing>
Next, the lock lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. In the lock lottery process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the watermelon or more is determined as the internal winning combination (S51). In this process, the main CPU 93 uses "F_watermelon", "F_cherry A", "F_cherry B", "F_special role A", "F_special role B", "F_special role C" or "F_strong special role" as internal winning combinations. It is determined whether or not any of these is determined, and if any of these is determined as an internal winning combination, it is determined as YES.

If watermelon or higher is not determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the lock lottery process, while watermelon or higher is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the main. Subsequently, the CPU 93 performs a lock lottery with reference to the lock lottery table shown in FIG. 14 (A) (S52). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the lock lottery has been won (S53), and if the lock lottery has not been won (NO), the lock lottery process ends.

On the other hand, if the lock lottery is won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs a lock command generation process (S54). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates lock command data 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.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a lock control process (S55) and ends the lock lottery process. In this process, the main CPU 93 temporarily delays the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 symbol) in the rotation direction, and then moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction. Return to the position (move in the opposite direction by one pulse).

<Reel stop initial setting process>
Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initial setting process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the spinning stop initial setting table (not shown) and acquires the spinning stop number based on the internal winning combination or the like (S71). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the rotation cylinder stop initial setting table, and acquires each information based on the rotation cylinder stop number (S72). In this process, the main CPU 93 acquires various information associated with the rotation stop number, such as determination data for each pressing order.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (not shown) (S73). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of the entire symbol code storage area (excluding the unused area) to "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S74), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Reel stop control process>
Subsequently, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 21. In the reel stop control process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S91). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch board 80. If it is determined that the valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S91 (NO).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 93 has a pressing order storage area (not shown) and an operation stop button storage area (not shown) according to the pressed stop button. (Not shown) and is updated (S92). 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 push order storage area based on the type of the pressed stop button and its order. Use to manage the order of stop operations (push order).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S93), determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S94), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (S94). S95). 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 the sliding piece number determination process (S96). This slip piece number determination process determines the number of slip pieces specified in the stop start position based on the reel stop control information (stop table group) selected from the rotation cylinder stop initial setting table based on the internal winning combination. It is a process.

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 allocated to the main RAM 95. The generation process is executed (S97). This 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 slip piece number determination data, and stores the stop position in the main RAM 95 (S98). The planned stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of the predetermined numerical values "0" to "4" defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is.

Next, the main CPU 93 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (S99). Next, the main CPU 93 executes the symbol code storage process (S100). This symbol code storage process acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel.

Next, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S101). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process (S102). In this control change process, the stop information group used for stopping the reel is updated when the reel is at a specific stop position.

Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is released (S103). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is no longer output from the stop switch board 80.

If it is determined that the pressed stop button has not been released, the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S103 (NO). On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines 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 (S104). Here, if it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S105) and executes the process of step S91. In this pull-in priority storage process, the pull-in priority of all the symbols of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process.

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 22, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 93 will be described. First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S131). Next, the main CPU 93 performs an input port check process (S132). 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 (S133). In this process, the main CPU 93 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined timer value for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a communication data transmission procedure (S134). In this process, 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 performs a reel control process (S135). 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 the reels is requested, and then each reel rotates at a constant speed. Drive and control 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 scheduled stop position, and then drives and controls the corresponding stepping motor so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. ..

Next, the main CPU 93 performs the lamp 7-segment drive process (S136). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a register reset process (S137). After that, the main CPU 93 ends the interrupt process.

[Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, the contents of various processes executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 using the program will be described.

<Processing when receiving a command>
23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a flow of command reception processing executed by the sub control circuit 101 when a predetermined command data is received from the main control circuit 91.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lock command is received (S151). When the lock command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently sets the effect data of the bonus challenge effect (S152), and ends the command reception process. The effect data of the set bonus challenge effect is executed at a predetermined timing. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, the sub CPU 102 outputs a specific sound at the start of the bonus challenge effect, or emits light in a specific light emission mode to perform the bonus challenge effect. By telling the person or displaying the effect name on the display counter 6, the player is informed of the type of effect to be executed.

If it is not the time when the lock command is received in S151 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (S153). When the start command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination (S154). If "F_BB" is not determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing.

On the other hand, when "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether any of "F_replay", "F_bell", and "F_watermelon" is determined as the internal winning combination. Whether or not it is determined (S155). If none of "F_replay", "F_bell", and "F_watermelon" is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently refers to the tempai sound lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (A). Then, the category of the tempai sound is drawn and set (S156), and the processing at the time of command reception is completed.

On the other hand, if any of "F_replay", "F_bell", and "F_watermelon" is determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 102 performs the command reception processing without drawing the tempai sound. finish. Here, in pachislot 1, if any one of "F_replay", "F_bell", and "F_watermelon" and "F_BB" are determined as the internal winning combination, the "C_BB" is selected because of the priority drawn-in pattern. Even if the symbol combination is tempted, the symbol combination of "C_BB" may not be displayed. Therefore, even if "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 may not be able to display the symbol combination of "C_BB" in the game in which the "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination and is simultaneously attracted as the internal winning combination. At the same time, if it is decided as an internal winning combination, the tempai sound will not be drawn.

If it is not the time when the start command is received in S153 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received (S157). If it is not the time when the reel stop command is received (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently shifts the processing to S171 in FIG. 24.

On the other hand, when the reel stop command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination and the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered. (S158). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing, while when this determination is YES, the sub CPU 102 subsequently sets the SP sound 1 as the tempai sound category. Whether or not it is determined (S159).

When the SP sound 1 is set as the tempai sound category (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not "BB first time" and "C_BB" are tempted in the middle stage (S160). .. When "BB 1st time" and "C_BB" are tempted in the middle stage (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines the special sound 2 as the tempai sound, and outputs the special sound 2 from the speakers 20L and 20R. (S161), the processing at the time of command reception is terminated. On the other hand, when "BB 1st time" and "C_BB" are not tempted in the middle stage (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines the special sound 1 as the tempai sound, and the special sound 1 is transmitted from the speakers 20L and 20R. Output (S162) and end the command reception processing.

If the SP sound 1 is not set as the tempai sound category in S159 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not the SP sound 2 is set as the tempai sound category (S163). .. Then, when the SP sound 2 is set as the tempai sound category (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not "BB first time" and "C_BB" are tempted in the middle stage (YES). S164).

When "BB 1st time" and "C_BB" are tempted in the middle stage (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines the setting suggestion sound as the tempai sound, and outputs the setting suggestion sound from the speakers 20L and 20R. (S165), the processing at the time of command reception is terminated. On the other hand, when "BB 1st time" and "C_BB" are not tempted in the middle stage (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines the special sound 1 as the tempai sound, and the special sound 1 is transmitted from the speakers 20L and 20R. Output (S166) and end the command reception processing.

If the SP sound 2 is not set as the tempai sound category in S163 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently outputs the normal sound 1 or the normal sound 2 as the tempai sound from the speakers 20L and 20R (NO). S167), the processing at the time of command reception is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 102 outputs the normal sound 1 from the speakers 20L and 20R when the normal sound 1 is determined as the category of the tempai sound, and when the normal sound 2 is determined, the sub CPU 102 outputs the normal sound 1 from the speakers 20L and 20R. Normal sound 2 is output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

Moving on to FIG. 24, if it is not the time when the reel stop command is received in S175 of FIG. 23 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is the time when the winning operation command is received (S171). When the winning operation command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not "F_BB" or "F_MB" is determined as the internal winning combination (S172). If neither "F_BB" nor "F_MB" is determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing.

On the other hand, when "F_BB" or "F_MB" is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently displays the symbol combination of "C_BB" or "C_MB" along the valid line. It is determined whether or not it is (S173). When the symbol combination of "C_BB" or "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing.

On the other hand, if neither "C_BB" nor "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line (NO), the sub CPU 102 is the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 (the number of credits). ) Is "0" or not (S174). When the number of credits is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 102 lights a notification lamp (not shown) for notifying the player that the bonus combination has been won (S175), and receives a command. End the time processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the notification lamp lighting flag to ON (S176), and ends the command reception processing.

Further, if it is not the time when the winning operation command is received in S171 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the medal insertion command is received (S177). If the medal insertion command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing, while if the medal insertion command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently sets the notification lamp. It is determined whether or not the lighting flag is on (S178).

If the notification lamp lighting flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing, while if the notification lamp lighting flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently terminates the command reception processing. , The notification lamp is turned on (S179), the notification lamp lighting flag is turned off (S180), and the command reception processing is terminated.

[Notification lamp lighting control]
Here, with reference to the process of FIG. 24, the lighting control of the notification lamp in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot machine 1 has a notification lamp (not shown), and when the bonus combination (“F_BB” or “F_MB”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the notification lamp is turned on to win the bonus combination. Notify the player that this is the case. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the notification lamp is turned on until the next game is started to notify the bonus. It should be noted that, in the case of winning the bonus role in this way, notifying the bonus winning without performing the next game may be referred to as "complete notification".

Specifically, when the bonus is not activated at the end of the game in which the bonus combination is won (when the winning operation command is received), the sub-control circuit 101 of the pachislot 1 refers to the number of credits and turns on the notification lamp. Control (see S171 to S176). That is, when the number of credits is "0", the sub-control circuit 101 immediately turns on the notification lamp (see S175). As a result, when the number of credits is "0", the winning of the bonus will be announced at the end of the game in which the winning combination is won. By turning on the notification lamp at the end of the game when the number of credits is "0" in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game without noticing that he / she has won the bonus role. ..

On the other hand, when the number of credits is "1 or more", the sub-control circuit 101 does not turn on the notification lamp at the end of the game winning the bonus combination (when the winning operation command is received), but the notification lamp does not light up. The lighting flag is set to on, and the notification lamp is turned on at the timing when the player performs the medal insertion operation (when the medal insertion command is received) in order to perform the next game (see S179). As a result, if the number of credits is "1 or more", the game that won the bonus role ends, and the winning of the bonus is announced at the timing when the medal insertion operation is performed to perform the next game. Become. Since the game is started by operating the start lever 16 after the medal is inserted, the notification lamp is turned on at the timing when the medal is inserted until the next game is started. The notification lamp can be turned on during the period.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of credits is "0", the notification lamp is turned on at the end of the game, and when the number of credits is "1 or more", the medal of the next game is used. The notification lamp is turned on at the timing of the closing operation of, but it is not limited to this. That is, the sub-control circuit 101 turns on the notification lamp at the end of the game when the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, and when the number of credits is the predetermined number or more, the timing of inserting the medal for the next game is performed. You may turn on the notification lamp with. The predetermined number of sheets at this time may be any number, but may be, for example, the minimum number of sheets used for one game or the maximum number of sheets (3 sheets) used for one game.

[Immediate alignment of bonus roles]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 25, the immediate alignment of the symbol combinations related to the bonus combination in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "gear-gear-gear" which is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB""red 7-red 7". -Red 7 "is ready for immediate alignment.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), "gear-gear-gear", which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special", is along an effective line (for example, a cross-down line that descends to the right). When displayed, the "gear" symbol at the symbol position "5" is displayed on the right reel 3R on the effective line. Since the "red 7" symbol constituting the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" on the right reel 3R is the symbol position "13", the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R. Is "8 frames".

Further, the "gear" symbol of the symbol position "4" is displayed on the reel 3C on the effective line, and the "gear" symbol of the symbol position "11" is displayed at the position where the distance from the "gear" symbol is "7 frames". "Replay" symbol is placed. Similarly, the "gear" symbol of the symbol position "3" is displayed on the left reel 3L on the effective line, and the symbol position "9" is displayed at the position where the distance from the "gear" symbol is "6 frames". A "black BAR" symbol is placed.

Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotating at the same time, and rotate at the same speed from the start to the stop of the rotation. Therefore, in the next game in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the downward-sloping cross-down line, the "red 7" symbol at the symbol position "13" on the right reel 3R and the symbol on the reel 3C inside. The "replay" symbol at position "11" and the "black BAR" symbol at position "9" on the left reel 3L are arranged in a horizontal row, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate.

At this time, in the middle reel 3C, the "replay" symbol of the symbol position "11" of the middle reel 3C that rotates side by side with the "red 7" symbol of the symbol position "13" of the right reel 3R. At the destination of "3 frames", a "red 7" symbol (symbol position "14") constituting a symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" is arranged.

Similarly, on the left reel 3L, the "black BAR" symbol at the symbol position "9" on the left reel 3L, which rotates side by side with the "red 7" symbol at the symbol position "13" on the right reel 3R. The "red 7" symbol (symbol position "15") constituting the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" is arranged at the "6 frames" ahead of the above.

Therefore, when comparing the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R between adjacent reels, the right reel 3R and the middle reel 3C are "red" of the middle reel 3C "3 frames" ahead of the right reel 3R. The "7" symbol is arranged, and in the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L, the "red 7" symbol of the left reel 3L is arranged "3 frames" ahead of the middle reel 3C. In other words, in the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the "red 7" symbol is arranged so that the interval becomes wider by "3 frames" in order from the right reel 3R.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), in the next game in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, a stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R. After that, the "Red 7" symbol can be pulled in by performing a stop operation with a constant rhythm (interval for the symbol "3 frames") in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L, and the combination name "C_BB". "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7", which is a combination of symbols of, can be displayed on the effective line. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "gear-gear-gear" which is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" "red 7-red 7-red". 7 ”is ready for immediate alignment.

Here, as described above, the "F_strong special role" corresponding to the combination name "C_strong special" is not determined independently as the internal winning role in the bonus non-winning state, and "F_BB" is always duplicated. It is a BB duplicate fixed role that is determined as an internal bonus. Therefore, when "gear-gear-gear", which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special", is displayed along the effective line (in a state other than between the MB flags), "F_BB" is always used as an internal winning combination. It will be decided. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display itself of "gear-gear-gear" that detects the winning of the bonus is an immediate preparation for "red 7-red 7-red 7", so that the bonus It is not necessary to prepare for the game after the winning is detected.

In FIG. 25, an example in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along a downward-sloping cross-down line has been described, but it is displayed along a parallel effective line or an upward-sloping cross-up line. In this case, although the distance between the "red 7" symbols is different between the adjacent reels, the "gear-gear-gear" is similarly prepared for the immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7". That is, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol in the rotation direction of the same reel is drawn so as to change by a constant interval between adjacent reels ( If "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the linear effective line, "8 frames", "10 frames", "12 frames" (see Fig. 8) in order from the reel 3R on the right, they are adjacent to each other. As a result of the "Red 7" symbols being arranged at regular intervals between the reels, the "gear-gear-gear" becomes the immediate preparation for "red 7-red 7-red 7".

The distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol, which changes between adjacent reels, determines the rhythm of the stop operation when immediately aligning from the preparation eye, and the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 8 is It's just an example. That is, the smaller the change in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels, the faster the rhythm of the stop operation when performing immediate alignment, and the "gear" symbol between the adjacent reels. The larger the change in the distance from the "Red 7" symbol, the slower the rhythm of the stop operation when performing immediate alignment, and the symbol arrangement can be arbitrarily set.

<Another example of stop control at the time of winning "F_strong special role">
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "F_strong special combination (" C_strong special ")" is basically a BB overlapping definite combination, so that it is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special". When "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, basically, after that, "red 7-red 7-red 7" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" is displayed along the effective line. Can be displayed.

However, "F_strong special combination (" C_strong special ")" may be determined as an internal winning combination even during the MB flags (see FIG. 12 (C)), and during the MB flags, Since "F_MB" is carried over as an internal winning combination and "F_BB" other than "F_MB" is not determined as an internal winning combination, "gear-gear-gear" is effective during the MB flag. Even if it is displayed along the line, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" cannot be displayed along the valid line after that.

In this case, the display of "gear-gear-gear" that detects the winning of "F_BB" does not serve as an immediate preparation for "red 7-red 7-red 7", so as shown in FIG. 26, MB. When "F_strong special combination" is determined as the internal winning combination during the flag period, the main control circuit 91 is "gear-gear-gear" which is an immediate preparation for "red 7-red 7-red 7". May be controlled so that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R cannot be displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the "F_strong special role" is determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus non-operation other than between the MB flags, the "F_BB" is always duplicated. Since it is determined as an internal bonus, the main control circuit 91 can display "gear-gear-gear", which is the preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7", reels 3L, 3C, Control the 3Rs.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), when "F_strong special role" is determined as the internal winning combination during the MB flag, "F_MB" is carried over, so "F_BB" is the internal winning combination. Not determined as. Therefore, the main control circuit 91 controls the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the "gear-gear-gear", which is the preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7", cannot be displayed.

In pachislot, when the internal winning combination that allows the combination display of the symbols related to the winning is determined by the specifications, the reel is rotated so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line. Need to stop. Therefore, when "F_strong special combination" is determined as the internal winning combination during the MB flag, it is not possible to display the "missing" symbol combination without displaying the corresponding symbol combination.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), when the "F_strong special combination" between the MB flags is determined as the internal winning combination, the "gear-gear-gear" which is the preparation for immediate alignment cannot be displayed. In order to control to, a symbol combination other than "gear-gear-gear" is provided as a symbol combination corresponding to "F_strong special role", and this symbol combination is pulled in with priority over "gear-gear-gear". It is necessary to control the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in such a manner. As a result, the symbol combinations that are permitted to be displayed are not displayed without being displayed as "missing", and while satisfying the reel stop control in the pachislot machine, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is immediately displayed during the MB flag. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be controlled so that the alignment preparation item "gear-gear-gear" is not displayed.

As a specific example, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "F_strong special role" is used as a role related to the payout of 14 medals (that is, the combination name "C_strong special role" is used as the payout of 14 medals. For example, the combination name "C_strong special" is changed as the replay combination in which the replay operation is performed (that is, the combination name "C_strong special" is changed as the symbol combination related to the replay operation). The combination names "C_strong special" and "C_replay" are set as the symbol combination corresponding to "F_strong special role".

Then, in the main control circuit 91, when the "F_strong special combination" is determined as the internal winning combination while the bonus is not operating except between the MB flags, the "gear-gear-" corresponding to the combination name "C_strong special" "Gears" is displayed along the effective line, and the re-game is activated. On the other hand, when the "F_strong special combination" is determined as the internal winning combination during the MB flag, the main control circuit 91 performs "replay-replay-replay" according to the combination name "C_replay" along the effective line. Is displayed and the re-game is activated. As a result, while satisfying the reel stop control in the pachislot, the reels 3L and 3C are prevented from displaying "gear-gear-gear" which is the preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7" between the MB flags. , 3R can be controlled.

<Another example of immediate alignment of bonus roles>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, another example of immediate alignment of the symbol combinations related to the bonus combination in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, only "red 7-red 7-red 7" is provided as the symbol combination corresponding to the BB in the pachi-slot 1, but in the following, "red 7" is provided as the symbol combination corresponding to the BB. -In addition to "Red 7-Red 7", "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" shall be provided. Of course, the following alternative example is not limited to two symbol combinations according to BB, and can be applied to a plurality of symbol combinations having three or more according to BB.

In the following, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" will be referred to as "BB1", and the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" will be referred to as "BB2". Further, it is assumed that the "red 7" symbol, the "blue 7" symbol, the "gear" symbol, and the "blank" symbol are drawn at predetermined intervals on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

(Multiple immediate alignment from one preparation)
In the example shown in FIG. 25, "gear-gear-gear", which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special", is an immediate preparation for one symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and "gear-gear-gear" may be an immediate preparation for the combination of two symbols. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol is the first interval (A frame) for the right reel 3R and the second interval (A frame) for the reel 3C inside. (Frame + B frame), the left reel 3L has a third interval (A frame + B frame + B frame). Therefore, when comparing the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R between adjacent reels, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol becomes wider by "B frame" in order from the right reel 3R. The design is drawn on.

As mentioned above, if the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel is drawn to change at regular intervals between adjacent reels, then "gear-gear-gear" is "red". As shown in FIG. 27 (C), in order to prepare for immediate alignment of "7-Red 7-Red 7", a stop operation is performed aiming at the "Red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R in the next game, and then the stop operation is performed. "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" can be displayed on the effective line by performing the stop operation in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L at a constant rhythm.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol is such that the reel 3R on the right has a fourth interval (C frame) and the reel 3C in the middle has a fifth interval. The interval (C frame + B frame) and the left reel 3L are the sixth interval (C frame + B frame + B frame). Therefore, when comparing the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R between adjacent reels, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol becomes wider by "B frame" in order from the right reel 3R. The design is drawn on. As a result, "Gear-Gear-Gear" becomes the immediate preparation for "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7", and as shown in FIG. 27 (D), "Blue 7" on the right reel 3R in the next game. Display "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" on the effective line by performing a stop operation aiming at the symbol and then performing a stop operation in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L with a constant rhythm. Can be done.

In FIGS. 27 and 28, the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between the adjacent reels and the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol between the adjacent reels. The difference is defined as "B frame", but it is not limited to this, and the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels and the "gear" between adjacent reels. The difference in the distance between the symbol and the "blue 7" symbol may be different.

As described above, the difference in the spacing between the symbols between adjacent reels determines the rhythm of the stop operation when performing immediate alignment. Therefore, the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels and the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol between adjacent reels should be the same. Then, the rhythm of the stop operation when performing immediate alignment can be matched between "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7", and "Red 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" can be matched with each other. By making the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol and the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol between adjacent reels different, stop when performing immediate alignment. The operation rhythm can be different between "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7".

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27, both the "red 7" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol are arranged so as to be wider by a fixed interval in order from the right reel 3R with respect to the "gear" symbol. In this respect, the order in which the intervals are widened with respect to the "gear" symbol may be different between the "red 7" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel is arranged so as to be widened by a fixed interval in order from the right reel 3R (FIG. 28 (A). )), The distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol on the same reel is arranged so as to be widened by a fixed interval in order from the left reel 3L (FIG. 28 (B)).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), in the next game in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, a stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R. After that, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" can be displayed on the effective line by performing a stop operation with a constant rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L (BB1 is immediately pushed backward). Match). Similarly, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), in the next game in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, a stop operation is performed aiming at the "blue 7" symbol on the left reel 3L. After that, "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" can be displayed on the effective line by performing a stop operation with a constant rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R (BB2 is immediately pressed forward). Match).

Further, in recent pachislot machines, a plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed for one BB flag, or a plurality of BB flags may be provided for each of a plurality of symbol combinations. The former is, for example, a pachislot machine that enables display of both symbol combinations of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" for one BB flag "F_BB". be. In the latter case, for example, the symbol combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" can be displayed when "F_BB1" is determined as the internal winning combination, and when "F_BB2" is determined as the internal winning combination. Cannot be displayed, on the contrary, the symbol combination of "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" can be displayed when "F_BB2" is determined as the internal winning combination, and "F_BB1" is determined when the internal winning combination is determined. It is a pachislot that cannot be displayed in.

In the case of a pachislot machine like the former, after "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the player prefers "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7". You can select the symbol combination of and perform the stop operation. Further, in the case of a pachislot machine such as the latter, only the symbol combination corresponding to the BB flag determined as the internal winning combination can be stopped and displayed, and after "F_BB1" is determined as the internal winning combination, the player Performs a stop operation aiming at "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7", and after "F_BB2" is decided as an internal winning combination, the player aims at "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7". And stop operation will be performed.

As shown in FIG. 27 or FIG. 28, when a plurality of immediate alignments are possible from one preparation item, a plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed for one BB flag, and each of the plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed. May be provided with a plurality of BB flags.

Specifically, in the former case, as the types of roles that can be determined as the internal winning combination, a combination of both "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" is used. If the displayable "F_BB" and the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" can be displayed, and if it is determined as an internal winning combination while the bonus is not operating except between the MB flags, "F_BB" will always overlap. It has an "F_strong special role" that is determined as an internal winning role. Then, the symbol combination of "reel-gear-gear" is ready for immediate alignment of both the symbol combinations of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7". , Arrange the symbols so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels (draw a symbol on the reels), and similarly, "gear" on the same reel. It can be realized by drawing a symbol so that the interval between the symbol and the "blue 7" symbol changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

Further, in the latter case, "F_BB1" capable of displaying the symbol combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" are the types of roles that can be determined as the internal winning combination. If the symbol combination of "F_BB2" that can display the symbol combination of "" and the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" can be displayed, and the bonus is not activated except between the MB flags, it is determined as an internal winning combination. Either "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" always has an "F_strong special role" that is determined as an internal winning combination. Then, the symbol combination of "reel-gear-gear" is ready for immediate alignment of both the symbol combinations of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7". , Arrange the symbols so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels (draw a symbol on the reels), and similarly, "gear" on the same reel. It can be realized by drawing a symbol so that the interval between the symbol and the "blue 7" symbol changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

In the latter case, if "F_strong special role" is determined as the internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, either "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is always determined as the internal winning combination. Will be. Therefore, in the case of a pachislot machine like the latter, it is not possible to specify the symbol to be aimed at only from the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear", and the player is required to make two choices at the time of immediate alignment. Therefore, it is possible to give the player unprecedented playability.

At this time, the probability of overlapping with "F_strong special role" may be the same probability for "F_BB1" and "F_BB2", or may be different. If the probabilities are the same, the two choices in the next game in which the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" is displayed will be hit with a 50% probability, and if the probabilities are different, the two choices will be made. The probability of correct answer will also be different.

Further, the probability that "F_strong special role" and "F_BB1" and "F_BB2" overlap may be different depending on the set value. For example, in setting 1, when "F_strong special role" is determined as an internal winning combination in a bonus non-winning state, there is a 60% chance that "F_BB1" will be duplicated and a 40% chance that "F_BB2" will be won. , And in setting 6, on the contrary, there is a 40% chance that "F_BB1" will be duplicated and a 60% chance that "F_BB2" will be duplicated. Further, for example, in the setting 1, when the "F_strong special combination" is determined as the internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, "F_BB1" and "F_BB2" are duplicated with the same probability, and the setting 6 is set. Will be won in duplicate with different probabilities that "F_BB1" and "F_BB2" are different. By doing so, it is possible to add a new element of setting suggestion to the two choices of the next game in which the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" is displayed.

(Multiple immediate alignment from multiple preparations)
By the way, in the example shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, one symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" has two "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7". It is a preparation for immediate alignment of symbol combinations. In this respect, a plurality of symbol combinations that function as immediate alignment preparation eyes may be provided.

Specifically, as the types of roles that can be determined as the internal winning combination, "F_BB1" that can display the symbol combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" "F_BB2" that can display the symbol combination and "F_BB1" if the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" can be displayed and it is determined as an internal winning combination while the bonus is not operating except between the MB flags. It is possible to display the symbol combination of "F_strong special role 1" and "blank-blank-blank", which are always duplicated and determined as the internal winning combination, and inside while the bonus is not operating except between the MB flags. When determined as the winning combination, "F_BB2" always overlaps and has "F_strong special combination 2" which is determined as the internal winning combination.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" is set on the same reel so as to be an immediate preparation for the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7". The symbols are arranged so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels (the symbol is drawn on the reels), and as shown in FIG. 29 (B). "Blank" and "Blue 7" symbols on the same reel so that the "Blank-Blank-Blank" symbol combination is ready for immediate alignment of the "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" symbol combination. Arrange the symbols so that the intervals change at regular intervals between adjacent reels (draw the symbols on the reels).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), in the next game in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, a stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R. After that, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" can be displayed on the effective line by performing a stop operation with a constant rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), in the next game in which "blank-blank-blank" is displayed along the effective line, a stop operation is performed aiming at the "blue 7" symbol on the left reel 3L. After that, "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" can be displayed on the effective line by performing a stop operation with a constant rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

Even when a plurality of symbol combinations that function as immediate alignment preparation eyes are provided in this way, it may be possible to enable immediate alignment of only one symbol combination from each preparation item, as described above. , It may be possible to immediately align a plurality of symbol combinations from each preparation item. Further, when it is possible to immediately align a plurality of symbol combinations from each preparation item, it may be possible to display a plurality of symbol combinations for one BB flag as described above, and a plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed. A plurality of BB flags may be provided for each symbol combination, and further, a setting suggestion element may be added as described above.

Further, while there are a plurality of symbol combinations that function as immediate alignment preparation eyes, there may be one symbol combination that will be immediately aligned. As an example, as the types of roles that can be determined as the internal winning combination, "F_BB" that can display the symbol combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" and the symbol combination of "Gear-Gear-Gear" are displayed. It is possible, and if it is decided as an internal winning combination while the bonus is not operating except between the MB flags, "F_BB" will always be duplicated and determined as an internal winning combination, "F_strong special role 1" and "blank-". If the symbol combination of "blank-blank" can be displayed and the internal winning combination is determined while the bonus is not operating except between the MB flags, "F_BB" is always duplicated and determined as the internal winning combination "F_". Has a strong special role 2 ".

Then, the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel are prepared so that the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" is ready for immediate alignment of the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7". The symbols are arranged so that the distance between the reels and the reels changes at regular intervals (the symbols are drawn on the reels), and the "blank-blank-blank" symbol combination is "red 7-red 7-red". Arrange the symbols so that the distance between the "blank" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels so that the "7" symbol combination can be prepared immediately (reel). Draw a pattern on).

At this time, for example, the symbols are arranged so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel increases by a fixed interval in order from the left reel 3L (the symbol is drawn on the reel), and the same. The symbols may be arranged (the symbols are drawn on the reels) so that the distance between the "blank" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the reels increases by a fixed interval in order from the reel 3R on the right. By doing so, the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" becomes the preparation for immediate alignment of the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7", and the symbol of "blank-blank-blank". The combination is "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7", which is the preparation for immediate alignment of the reverse push of the symbol combination.

[Tempai sound at the time of BB tempai]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 30, a tempai sound to be output when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is tempted will be described.

FIG. 30A shows a game in which "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination in the period from when the power is turned on and when the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB game state is started. , Indicates a tempai sound that may be produced when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage. As described with reference to FIG. 17, in this case, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can output any one of "normal sound 1", "normal sound 2", "special sound 1", "special sound 2", and "setting suggestion sound". There is sex.

Further, in FIG. 30B, “F_BB” in the period after the first BB gaming state is started after the power is turned on and the pachislot 1 starts operating is determined as the internal winning combination. In the game, a tempai sound that may be produced when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage is shown. In this case, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment may output any one of "normal sound 1", "normal sound 2", "special sound 1", and "special sound 2".

Further, FIG. 30C shows a tempai sound that may be produced when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is tempted to a place other than the middle stage in a game in which “F_BB” is determined as an internal winning combination. In this case, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs any one of "normal sound 1", "normal sound 2", and "special sound 1" regardless of whether it is before or after the first BB game state is started. there is a possibility.

<Another example of the tempai sound during BB tempai>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 31, another example regarding the output of the “setting suggestion sound” when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is tempted will be described. 31 (A) is an output example of the “setting suggestion sound” in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, and FIGS. 31 (B) to 31 (D) are another examples regarding the output of the “setting suggestion sound”.

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "F_BB" in the period from when the power is turned on and when the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB gaming state is started. In a game in which "" is determined as an internal winning combination, there is a possibility that a "setting suggestion sound" is output when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage. In other words, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "setting suggestion sound" is output at the time of (condition 1) the first winning of the BB and (condition 2) at the time of the middle tempai, and at the time of the second and subsequent BB winnings. No "setting suggestion sound" is output when tempai is performed in other than the middle row.

(Another example 1)
In this regard, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), for (Condition 1), a "setting suggestion sound" is output with a predetermined probability not only at the time of the first BB win but also at the second and subsequent BB wins. May be. Specifically, the sub-control circuit 101 is "a period from the time when the first BB is won (that is, the power is turned on and the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operation to the start of the first BB gaming state". When the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage in the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination), the "setting suggestion sound" is output with high probability, and the second and subsequent BB winnings (that is, that is). , The symbol of "C_BB" in the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination during the period after the first BB game state is started after the power is turned on and the pachislot 1 starts operating. When the combination is tempted in the middle stage, the "setting suggestion sound" may be output with a low probability. At this time, it may be possible not to output the "setting suggestion sound" at the time of winning the BB after the predetermined time, and there is a probability that the "setting suggestion sound" is output every time the number of times the BB game state is performed increases. It may be lowered.

In addition, in FIG. 31, the high probability / low probability is for comparison, and in the example shown in FIG. 31 (B), the “setting suggestion sound” is output with high probability at the time of winning the first BB. It does not mean that, if the first BB is won, the probability of outputting the "setting suggestion sound" is higher than that of the second and subsequent BB hits.

(Another example 2)
Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), also in (Condition 2), the "setting suggestion sound" is output with a predetermined probability not only at the time of the middle tempai (predetermined stop operation) but also in other cases. May be. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L, and the "red 7" symbol needs to be pressed in the first stop operation. be. If the bitter push is requested, some players may not be able to enjoy the output of the "setting suggestion sound" at all. Therefore, for example, even when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order to temper the symbol combination of "C_BB" (specific stop operation), the "setting suggestion sound" may be output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when it is detected that the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage (that is, the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing) at the time of winning the first BB. ), "Setting suggestion sound" is output with high probability, and when the stop operation is performed by reverse pressing at the first winning of BB, and the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted (that is, the stop operation is the right reel). (When performed in the order of 3R, middle reel 3C), a "setting suggestion sound" is output with a low probability, and if it is neither a middle tempai nor a reverse push tempai at the time of winning the first BB, a "setting suggestion sound" is output. It may not be output.

(Another example 3)
Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the sub-control circuit 101 controls the output of the "setting suggestion sound" according to the number of games that have elapsed since "F_BB" was determined as the internal winning combination. May be good. Specifically, the sub-control circuit 101 is the first in the period from when the power is turned on and when the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB gaming state is started, even when the first BB is won. While "setting suggestion sound" can be output when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage from the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination to the predetermined number of games being played. , A predetermined number of games are played from the game in which "F_BB" is first determined as the internal winning combination in the period from when the power is turned on and when the pachislot 1 starts operating until the first BB game state is started. After that, even if the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage, the "setting suggestion sound" may not be output.

Also in this case, the probability of outputting the "setting suggestion sound" may be changed. For example, in the sub-control circuit 101, the first BB game state after the power is turned on and the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating is set. Before the predetermined number of games are played from the game in which "F_BB" is first determined as the internal winning combination in the period until the start, if the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage, there is a high probability that "F_BB" will be played. After the "setting suggestion sound" is output and the game is played a predetermined number of times, the "setting suggestion sound" may be output with a low probability when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage. Further, the probability of outputting the "setting suggestion sound" may be lowered each time the number of games elapsed since "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination increases.

(Another example 4)
Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the sub-control circuit 101 may control the output of the “setting suggestion sound” depending on whether or not the notification lamp is lit. Here, in the above embodiment, the pachi-slot machine 1 is a complete notification in which the notification lamp lights up without performing the next game when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, but in the case of this alternative example 4, it is not a complete notification. Is preferable.

In the case of another example 4, the sub-control circuit 101 is used at the time of winning the first BB before the notification lamp is turned on (from when the power is turned on and when the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB gaming state is started. When the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle of the game in which "F_BB" is first determined as the internal winning combination in the period of However, after the notification lamp is turned on, the "setting suggestion sound" may be output.

In this case as well, the probability of outputting the "setting suggestion sound" may be changed. For example, in the sub-control circuit 101, the symbol combination of "C_BB" is set in the middle stage at the time of winning the first BB before the notification lamp is turned on. When tempai is performed, a "setting suggestion sound" is output with a high probability, and when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle row at the time of the first BB winning after the notification lamp is turned on, a "setting suggestion sound" is output with a low probability. It may be that.

It should be noted that the notification lamp may be turned on arbitrarily when it is not a complete notification. For example, the notification lamp is turned on with a predetermined probability during a game (between the bonus flags) in which the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Alternatively, the notification lamp may be turned on when the number of games played during the bonus flag reaches a predetermined number of times.

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 24, when the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, the notification lamp is turned on at the end of the game in which the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, when all reels are stopped). Then, it may be announced that the bonus role is winning. At this time, if the number of credits is more than the predetermined number, the probability of turning on the notification lamp is set to the predetermined probability (less than 100%), so that the notification is not complete, but the number of credits is less than the predetermined number. , It becomes possible to control the lighting of the notification lamp, such as turning on the notification lamp at the end of the game.

As a result, if the game is played with a small number of credits, the notification lamp may light up immediately after the bonus role is determined as the internal winning role, and the opportunity to receive the output of the "setting suggestion sound" is missed. It ends up. Therefore, after the start of business, it can be expected that the game will be played while securing a sufficient number of credits, and the operation of the game at the start of business can be promoted.

[Effect of Pachislot 1]
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.

<Reel control at the start of bonus challenge production>
In pachislot 1, when the winning of the bonus role can be expected, a bonus challenge effect may be performed to encourage the stop operation to aim at the "white BAR" symbol so as not to be missed. When performing the bonus challenge effect, the sub-control circuit 101 notifies the player that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed by outputting a specific sound or causing the lamp group 21 to emit light in a specific light emitting mode. However, before this notification, the main control circuit 91 moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 symbol) in the rotation direction, and then returns to the original position (one pulse in the reverse direction). Move only a minute).

For the player, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which are watching to perform the stop operation, foretell that the bonus challenge effect will be executed, so the player is informed that the bonus challenge effect will be executed. Can be reliably communicated. Further, it is understood that the bonus challenge effect is performed by the surrounding people other than the player by the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the light emission of the lamp group 21, but the surrounding people other than the player Since it is difficult to confirm the movement of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it is possible to grasp that only the player will perform the bonus challenge production before being grasped by the surrounding people, and the player who is playing is superior. Can be given.

[Various functions of the main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub-control board (sub-control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachi-slot machine 1 are as follows. Has a function.

The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as a start operation detecting means, a stop operation detecting means, and a stop control means.
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the sub-control board 72 outputs a specific sound from the speakers 20L and 20R and the lamp group when performing a bonus challenge effect for encouraging the stop operation aiming at the "white BAR" symbol. The sub-control board 72, the speakers 20L, 20R, and the lamp group 21 function as the effect executing means in order to notify the player that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed by emitting the 21 in a specific light emitting mode. ..

Further, the main control board 71 controls the rotation / stop of the reels, and when performing the bonus challenge effect, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by one pulse (1/16 symbol) prior to the above notification. The main control board 71 functions as a symbol variation means because the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are started to rotate after being moved in the direction and the symbols are varied by a predetermined amount.

<Production name display that does not require a display device>
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the number of credits and the number of payouts are normally displayed on the display counter 6, but when the bonus challenge effect is executed, the effect name is displayed instead of the display, so that a liquid crystal display or the like is displayed. It is possible to display the effect name of the effect to be executed by the pachi-slot machine 1 without providing the display device of. At this time, since the pachi-slot machine 1 displays the effect name across the three display counters 61, 62, 63, even a long effect name that cannot be displayed by one display counter can be appropriately displayed.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the effect name display during the bonus challenge effect may be different depending on the winning expectation of the bonus role. For the player, the winning expectation of the bonus role can be estimated from the display mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Various functions of the main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub-control board (sub-control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachi-slot machine 1 are as follows. Has a function.

The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as a game control means. Further, since the sub-control board 72 controls the speakers 20L, 20R and the lamp group 21 to perform a predetermined effect, the sub-control board 72, the speakers 20L, 20R, and the lamp group 21 function as effect execution means. do.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, information about medals such as the number of credits and the number of payouts is normally displayed on the display counter 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63), but instead of the display when the bonus challenge effect is executed. The display counter 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63) functions as a display counter in order to display the effect name.

<Immediate arrangement of bonus roles>
Further, in Pachislot 1, the symbol combination "gear-gear-gear" of the combination name "C_strong special" which is the BB duplication determination role is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB""red 7-red 7-red 7". In the next game in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, a stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R, and then the stop operation is performed. The "Red 7" symbol can be pulled in by performing a stop operation with a constant rhythm (interval for the symbol "3 frames") in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L. As a result, in Pachislot 1, the display itself of "gear-gear-gear" that detects the winning of the bonus becomes the immediate preparation for the bonus role, so the preparation is intentionally made in the game after the winning of the bonus is detected. There is no need to prepare, and immediate alignment of bonus roles can be easily realized.

[Various functions of the main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub-control board (sub-control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachi-slot machine 1 are as follows. Has a function.

The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as a game control means. Further, since the sub-control board 72 controls the speakers 20L, 20R and the lamp group 21 to perform a predetermined effect, the sub-control board 72, the speakers 20L, 20R, and the lamp group 21 function as effect execution means. do.

Further, the main control board 71 starts the BB game state when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is displayed along the valid line, and the MB game when the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line. In order to start the state, the main control board 71 functions as a specific state control means. Then, when "F_BB" or "F_MB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the main control board 71 is "C_BB" until the symbol combination or "C_MB" symbol combination is displayed along the valid line. Since "F_BB" and "F_MB" are carried over as internal winning combinations, the main control board 71 functions as a carry-over means.

Further, while the main control board 71 carries over "F_MB" as an internal winning combination (during the MB flag), even if "F_strong special combination" is determined as an internal winning combination, "gear-gear-gear" In order to control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbol combination of "" is not displayed, the main control board 71 functions as a game control means.

<Tempai sound at the time of the first BB win (setting suggestion sound)>
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination in the period from when the power is turned on and when the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB game state is started. There is a possibility that a "setting suggestion sound" is output when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage. As a result, it is possible to promote the operation of the game at the start of business of the game store. From the psychological point of view of the player, operation calls for operation, so by promoting operation at the start of business, as in Pachislot 1, it is possible to attract surrounding operations, and as a result, it can be expected to promote daily operation. ..

[Various functions of the main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub-control board (sub-control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachi-slot machine 1 are as follows. Has a function.

The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as a start operation detecting means, a combination determining means, a stop operation detecting means, a stop control means, and a specific game control means. Further, the main control board 71 is connected to the setting key type switch 56, and one of the setting values is set from a plurality of setting values provided for setting the magnitude of the profit given to the player. For setting, the main control board 71 and the setting key type switch 56 function as setting means.

Further, a power-on detection circuit (not shown) and a power-off detection circuit (not shown) are arranged on the sub-control board 72, and the power is turned on to the power supply device 53 by these circuits and the power supply device. In order to detect that the power is turned off in 53, the sub-control board 72 functions as a power-on detecting means and a power-off detecting means. Then, since the sub-control board 72 acquires a power-off period indicating the time when the power is turned off from the date and time when the power-off is detected and the power-on is detected, the sub-control board 72 is powered off. It functions as a period acquisition means.

Further, when the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, the sub-control board 72 lights the notification lamp at the end of the game (that is, when all reels are stopped), and the bonus combination is won. For notification, the sub-control board 72 and the notification lamp function as notification means.

Further, in the sub-control board 72, "F_BB" in the period from when the power is turned on and the pachi-slot machine 1 starts operating until the first BB game state is started is determined as the internal winning combination. In the case where the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle stage, the "setting suggestion sound" may be determined as the tempai sound, so that the sub-control board 72 functions as an effect determining means. Further, since the sub-control board 72 outputs the tempai sound determined from the speakers 20L and 20R when the tempai sound is determined, the sub-control board 72 and the speakers 20L and 20R function as the effect executing means.

[Second Embodiment]
Subsequently, another embodiment of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention will be described. The pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment shown below is different in playability from the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment and various different examples, and the control and various processes described in the first embodiment and various different examples are performed. Can be applied in the same manner. Further, in the second embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
First, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the display device 11 arranged on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a display device composed of a plurality of LEDs arranged in a matrix, but the second embodiment In the pachi-slot machine 1, this display device 11 is a liquid crystal display device. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment and the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment differ in whether or not the display device arranged on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a liquid crystal display device. In the second embodiment, the display device arranged on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is referred to as "liquid crystal display device 11".

<Configuration of liquid crystal display device>
32 is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal display device 11, and FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal panel unit 201.

As shown in FIG. 32, the liquid crystal display device 11 includes a liquid crystal panel unit 201, a holding member 202 for holding the liquid crystal panel unit 201, a seat member 203, a cover member 204, and cover holders 205 and 206. There is.

The liquid crystal panel unit 201 has a liquid crystal panel 241 (see FIG. 33), which will be described later, a liquid crystal window 247, and the like. The liquid crystal window 247 is arranged in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R exposed below the liquid crystal panel 241 and the liquid crystal panel 241. The liquid crystal window 247 is made of a transparent material capable of visually recognizing the liquid crystal panel 241 and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The configuration of the liquid crystal panel unit 201 will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

The holding member 202 is formed in a substantially quadrangular housing shape having an open front surface, and has an upper portion 202a, a lower portion 202b, a left side portion 202c, a right side portion 202d, and a back plate 202e. The liquid crystal panel 241 is arranged in the upper half region in the holding member 202, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R face the lower half region in the holding member 202.

Further, the holding member 202 is provided with light guide plate units 221L and 221R. The light guide plate units 221L and 221R are arranged in front of the liquid crystal window 247 on both the left and right sides in the holding member 202.

The back plate 202e of the holding member 202 is formed with a reel opening 208 (see FIG. 33) for exposing the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Further, a plurality of ventilation holes 209 (see FIG. 33) are formed in the back plate 202e. Air for cooling the liquid crystal panel unit 201 passes through the plurality of ventilation holes 209. Further, a liquid crystal display substrate unit is attached to the rear facing surface of the back plate 202e.

The sheet member 203 is arranged in front of the light guide plate units 221L and 221R, and is formed in a quadrangular sheet shape substantially the same as the opening of the holding member 202. The sheet member 203 is formed with a plurality of liquid crystal opening openings 211 facing the liquid crystal panel 241 and a reel exposure opening 212 facing the reel opening 208 of the holding member 202.

The liquid crystal opening 211 is formed in a shape smaller than that of the liquid crystal panel 241 (see FIG. 33). Here, the details of the liquid crystal opening opening 211 formed in the sheet member 203 will be described later with reference to FIG. 34. Further, a predetermined design (decorative image) relating to the pachi-slot machine 1 is drawn on the sheet member 203, and this point will also be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

The sheet member 203 faces the liquid crystal panel 241 (see FIG. 33), and when the liquid crystal panel 241 is irradiated with light, the design drawn on the sheet member 203 emits light. Further, information related to the game is drawn in the region of the seat member 203 facing the light guide plate units 221L and 221R. When the light emitted from the light guide plate units 221L and 221R is irradiated, the information is emitted to notify the player of the information related to the game. The information related to the game is composed of a plurality of patterns, and the light guide plate units 221L and 221R are configured to be able to separately irradiate the plurality of patterns with light. In addition, as information related to the game, for example, a display indicating the number of medals used in the game, a display indicating the type of bonus to be started, a display notifying the winning of the bonus (notification lamp), and the like can be mentioned. can.

The cover member 204 is arranged in front of the seat member 203. The cover member 204 is made of a transparent material and is made of a quadrangular plate covering the opening of the holding member 202. The cover retainers 205 and 206 are fixed by sandwiching the cover member 204 with the holding member 202.

The cover retainer 205 is formed in a plate shape extending along the left side of the seat member 203, and is fixed to the left side portion 202c of the holding member 202 by using a screw. The cover retainer 206 is formed in a plate shape extending along the right side of the seat member 203, and is fixed to the right side portion 202d of the holding member 202 by using a screw.

<Configuration of LCD panel unit>
Next, the configuration of the liquid crystal panel unit will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the liquid crystal panel unit 201 includes a liquid crystal panel 241, a diffusion sheet 242 for a liquid crystal display, light guide plates 243a, 243b, 243c for a liquid crystal display, a rear frame 244, a substrate for a light source 245, and a heat dissipation member 246. And the above-mentioned liquid crystal window 247.

The liquid crystal panel 241 is composed of a substantially rectangular plate body long in the left-right direction, and is composed of two substrates and a liquid crystal material interposed between them. The above-mentioned liquid crystal window 247 (see FIG. 32) is arranged in front of the liquid crystal panel 241. As described above, the liquid crystal window 247 is made of a transparent material in which the liquid crystal panel 241 and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be visually recognized.

The liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242 is arranged behind the liquid crystal panel 241 and is formed in the same substantially rectangular shape as the liquid crystal panel 241. The liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242 diffuses the light emitted from the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c and causes them to enter the liquid crystal panel 241.

The liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c are arranged behind the liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242, and are each composed of a quadrangular plate. The front-facing surfaces of the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c are light emitting surfaces and face the liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242. The liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c are an image light guide plate that guides the light for displaying the image of the liquid crystal panel 241 or a decoration that guides the light for causing the liquid crystal panel 241 to emit light in a single color (for example, white). It is used as a light guide plate for panels.

The rear frame 244 holds the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, 243c, the liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242, and the liquid crystal panel 241. The rear frame 244 has a frame portion 251 formed in a quadrangular frame shape, a heat conductive plate 252, and partition portions 253 and 254.

The heat conductive plate 252 is arranged inside the frame portion 251 and is composed of a quadrangular plate having a size occupying the upper half of the frame portion 251. An opening 251a for exposing the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided below the heat conductive plate 252 inside the frame portion 251.

The heat conductive plate 252 is formed of a member having a high thermal conductivity, for example, a sheet metal, and has a first plane 252a facing forward and a second plane facing backward. The rear surfaces of the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c abut on the first flat surface 252a of the heat conductive plate 252 via a reflective sheet (not shown). The heat radiating member 246 abuts on the second flat surface of the heat conductive plate 252. Further, a substrate slit (not shown) through which the light source substrate 245 penetrates is provided between the heat conductive plate 252 and the upper side 251b of the frame portion 251.

The partition portions 253 and 254 are provided on the first flat surface 252a of the heat conductive plate 252. The partition portions 253 and 254 are members of the ridges extending in the vertical direction, and partition the first plane 252a into three regions arranged in the horizontal direction. Further, a plurality of LEDs mounted on the light source substrate 245 are divided into three groups corresponding to the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c.

The light source substrate 245 is attached to the upper side 251b of the frame portion 251. The light source substrate 245 is formed in the shape of a rectangular plate extending along the upper side 251b of the frame portion 251 and has two planes orthogonal to each other in the vertical direction. A plurality of LEDs and a plurality of connectors 259 are mounted on a flat surface facing downward of the light source substrate 245.

The plurality of LEDs are arranged on the first plane 252a side of the heat conductive plate 252. The light emitted from the plurality of LEDs irradiates the upper end surfaces of the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c. Further, the light source substrate 245 is provided with a plurality of wide portions 245a for mounting the plurality of connectors 259. The plurality of wide portions 245a and the plurality of connectors 259 are arranged on the second plane side of the heat conductive plate 252.

The heat radiating member 246 is arranged behind the rear frame 244 and abuts on the second plane of the heat conductive plate 252. The heat radiating member 246 is formed in the shape of a substantially rectangular plate long in the left-right direction, and the length in the left-right direction is set to a length straddling the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c. A plurality of fins are provided on the surface of the heat radiating member 246 opposite to the surface in contact with the heat conductive plate 252. The plurality of fins face a plurality of ventilation holes 209 provided in the back plate 202e of the holding member 202.

A substrate bonding portion 261 is provided on the upper side of the heat radiating member 246. The substrate bonding portion 261 is formed in a plate shape continuously protruding forward on the upper side of the heat radiating member 246, and has two planes orthogonal to each other in the vertical direction. A flat surface facing upward of the light source substrate 245 is attached to a flat surface facing downward of the substrate adhesive portion 261 using a heat conductive adhesive tape. Further, the heat radiating member 246 is provided with a plurality of wide portions 245a of the light source substrate 245 and a plurality of openings 262 for avoiding interference with the plurality of connectors 259.

<Sheet member>
Subsequently, the seat member 203 will be described with reference to FIG. 34. In FIG. 34, only the upper portion of the seat member 203 facing the liquid crystal panel 241 (broken line portion in FIG. 32) is shown, and the lower portion of the seat member (reel exposure opening 212 excluding the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) is shown. Is omitted.

As described above in FIGS. 32 and 33, the seat member 203 is arranged on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel unit 201 and covers the liquid crystal panel 241 (display surface of the liquid crystal display device 11) from the front surface. As shown in FIG. 34 (A), the sheet member 203 is formed with a plurality of liquid crystal openings 211 (liquid crystal openings 211a, 211b, 211c, 211d, 211e) smaller than the liquid crystal panel 241. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1, only a part (liquid crystal display area) of the liquid crystal panel 241 seen through the liquid crystal opening 211 can be seen from the player side.

The liquid crystal opening 211a is the largest of the plurality of liquid crystal openings 211, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. Further, the liquid crystal opening 211b is an opening formed in a distorted shape in which a plurality of rectangles are attached, and the liquid crystal opening 211c is an opening formed in a small substantially rectangular shape. Further, the liquid crystal opening 211d is an opening formed in the shape of the blade portion of the sword, and the liquid crystal opening 211e is an opening formed in a substantially circular shape.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), a predetermined design (decorative image) is drawn in a region of the sheet member 203 other than the liquid crystal opening 211. As an example, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the seat member 203 has a design in which a sword is stuck in a wall surface on which bricks are piled up, and a design in which a pillar of fire is raised from a sphere in the upper left part of the wall surface. Is drawn.

As shown in FIG. 34 (C), in the pachi-slot machine 1, by displaying a predetermined effect image (video) in the liquid crystal effect area formed by the liquid crystal opening 211, the liquid crystal display together with the design drawn on the sheet member 203. Various effects can be produced by displaying.

Specifically, the liquid crystal display area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211a functions as the main liquid crystal part in a normal pachislot machine, and the liquid crystal display area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211a corresponds to the game result in each game. Normal production (normal liquid crystal display) is performed. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the liquid crystal effect area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211a is a region distinguishable from the design drawn on the seat member 203, so that the decorative image integrated with the decorative image drawn around the pachi-slot machine 1 is not displayed. Is controlled by.

Further, the liquid crystal effect region seen from the liquid crystal opening 211b functions as a sub liquid crystal portion. In the normal time, a decorative image integrated with the decorative image drawn around the liquid crystal opening 211b in the sheet member 203 is displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b. The decorative image having oneness (with the decorative image drawn around it) is a decorative image that expresses one design together with the decorative image drawn around it, and the decoration drawn around it. It is a decorative image that has continuity in design with the image.

As such an integrated decorative image, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the brick displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b (expressing the wall surface of the brick integrally with the surrounding decorative image). The blade of the sword displayed in the LCD effect area seen through the LCD opening 211d (expressing the sword stuck in the brick wall together with the surrounding decorative image), displayed in the LCD effect area seen through the LCD opening 211e An effect image (representing a fireball that burns by raising the fire column together with the surrounding decorative image) is used.

As shown in FIG. 34 (C), in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b, a decorative image of the brick that constitutes a part of the wall surface of the brick drawn on the sheet member 203 is displayed. Therefore, in the normal state, the liquid crystal display area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211b is integrated with the design drawn on the seat member 203 and cannot be distinguished from the design drawn on the seat member 203.

On the other hand, when performing a predetermined effect, the display of the decorative image integrated with the design drawn around the liquid crystal opening 211b is stopped, and the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b is displayed. An effect image (video) corresponding to the predetermined effect is displayed. As an example, when a predetermined effect is executed, the decorative image of the brick that was normally displayed collapses in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b, and a predetermined character (for example, an internal winning combination or a bonus winning expectation) is expected. An effect image (video) in which a character suggesting the degree appears is displayed.

Therefore, when the predetermined effect is executed, the unity between the liquid crystal display area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b and the design drawn on the sheet member 203 is broken, and the two can be distinguished from each other. From the player's point of view, what he thought was a single decorative image was actually a part of it was a liquid crystal display image, which can surprise the player, so it has never existed before. The liquid crystal display can be controlled.

In the liquid crystal display area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b, a decorative image (brick) that is integrated with the design drawn around it is normally displayed, but even in normal times, the surrounding area is displayed. It is also possible to make a change in the display while maintaining the state of being integrated with the design drawn in (that is, the expression of the brick wall surface as one). For example, the color of the brick to be displayed may be changed, or the brick may be displayed to vibrate, for example. Even when the color is changed or moved in this way, the decorative image (brick) that is continuous from the design drawn around it is drawn in the liquid crystal effect area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211b. The unity with the design drawn around it will not be broken. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect (a part of the display changes) that cannot be performed if only one design is drawn on the seat member 203, and it is possible to give a surprise to the player. , It is possible to control the liquid crystal display, which has never been seen before.

Here, as described above, the liquid crystal opening 211b is formed in a distorted shape in which a plurality of rectangles are attached to each other. This is to prevent the design drawn on the seat member 203 from being cut off halfway when the unity with the design is broken while ensuring the unity with the surrounding design. That is, since the design drawn on the sheet member 203 in the pachi-slot machine 1 is the wall surface of the brick, the liquid crystal opening opening 211b is formed according to the shape of the individual bricks stacked. In other words, the shape of the liquid crystal opening 211b is formed according to the boundaries of the individual bricks stacked.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), a mini character is displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211c. This mini-character moves according to the internal winning combination, and notifies the expected degree of the internal winning combination and the bonus winning.

Further, an effect image (video) of the blade portion of the sword is displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211d. This production image (sword blade) expresses a sword stuck in a brick wall by integrating it with the surrounding design. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the color of the effect image (sword blade) displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211d is changed to notify the internal winning combination and the expectation level of the bonus winning.

In addition, an effect image (video) representing a fireball is displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211e. This production image (fireball) expresses a fireball that burns by raising the pillar of fire by integrating it with the surrounding design. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the color of the effect image (fireball) displayed in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211e is changed to notify the internal winning combination and the expected degree of the bonus winning.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display area is visible from the player side by forming the liquid crystal display opening 211 in a part of the sheet member 203, but the liquid crystal display area is visible from the player side. The method of making the seat member 203 visible is not limited to providing an opening in the seat member 203. For example, by making the sheet member 203 partially colorless and transparent, the liquid crystal display area can be visually recognized from the player side without providing an opening.

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, the control system included in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35. Since the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment includes the liquid crystal display device 11, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 101 that controls the liquid crystal display device 11 is different from that of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

<Secondary control circuit>
FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub-control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment.

The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub-control circuit 101 is basically configured to include 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 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The 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 an effect random value and determining and registering an effect content (effect data). Contains various programs to execute. Further, the control program includes a drawing control task that controls the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task that controls the output of light by a light source such as a lamp group 21, and speakers 20L and 20R. It also includes various programs for executing voice control tasks and the like that control the output of the sound source.

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 video creation. Further, the data storage area includes a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a pattern of turning on and off light, and the like.

The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

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

Further, the sub CPU 102 outputs a sound such as BGM by a speaker group such as the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp group 21 and the display counter 6 according to the lamp data designated by the effect content.

[Transition flow of playing state of pachislot machine]
Next, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment and the transition flow thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 (A) is a transition flow diagram of the basic gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1, and FIG. 36 (B) is a table summarizing the transition conditions of the gaming state and the types of the RT state. Further, FIG. 36C is a diagram showing an outline of the loop type RT in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment.

First, with reference to FIG. 36 (A), the transition flow of the basic gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1, that is, the transition flow of the gaming state accompanying the operation of the bonus or the RT state will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 manages the gaming state based on the winning / non-operation of the bonus, the type of the internal winning combination related to the replay, and the winning probability thereof.

As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the main control circuit 91 has a bonus (a continuous operation device for a first-class special accessory (“F_BB1” and “F_BB2” in this embodiment) and a second-class special accessory). Based on the presence / absence of winning / operating of the bonus continuous differential device (“F_MB” in the present embodiment) according to the above, the bonus non-winning state, the bonus flag interval, and the bonus gaming state are distinguished. Specifically, the bonus non-winning state is a state in which the bonus is not winning and the bonus is not operating, and between the bonus flags, the bonus is winning and the bonus is not operating, and the bonus The gaming state is a state in which the bonus is activated.

Whether or not the bonus is won is managed based on the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33, and whether or not the bonus is activated is determined by the game state flag provided in the main RAM 33. It is managed based on the data stored in the storage area (not shown). Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the combination related to the bonus (more specifically, "F_BB", "F_BB2" or "F_MB") is determined as the internal winning combination, the corresponding bonus is activated until the corresponding bonus is activated. The bonus role is carried over as an internal winning role.

Between the bonus flags, the winning combination related to the bonus is carried over as the internal winning combination, between the BB flags, "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is carried over as the internal winning combination, and between the MB flags. "F_MB" has been carried over as an internal bonus. In Pachi-slot 1, during the bonus flag period, a combination related to a bonus other than the combination related to the carried-over bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination. That is, since "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the BB flag, the non-carried BB and "F_MB" of "F_BB1" and "F_BB2" are determined as the internal winning combination. In addition, since "F_MB" is carried over as an internal winning combination during the MB flag, "F_BB1" and "F_BB2" are not determined as an internal winning combination.

Further, the main control circuit 91 provides four types of RT states, RT0 to RT3 states, in which the types of internal winning combinations related to the replay and the winning probabilities thereof are different from each other (note that the individual RTs between the BB flags are also called RTs between the flags). Although it is in the RT state, details are omitted because it is not related to the present invention). These RT0 to RT3 states are managed based on the data stored in the game state flag storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33. Specifically, the pachi-slot machine 1 has three flags, an RT1 state flag to an RT3 state flag, and manages the RT state by managing the on / off of these flags in the main RAM 33. When all the RT state flags are off, the main control circuit 91 specifies that the current RT state is the RT0 state.

As shown in FIG. 36 (B), when the main control circuit 91 determines (1) "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" as the internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, the game is played between the bonus non-winning state and the BB flag. The state is changed, and in the main control circuit 91, (2) between the BB flags, when "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" determined as the internal winning combination wins and the bonus game state starts, between the BB flags. Shifts the gaming state from to the BB gaming state.

Further, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the BB gaming state to the RT3 state of the bonus non-winning state when (3) the BB gaming state satisfies the bonus end condition and the bonus ends. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus is that the number of medals paid out reaches the specified number. For example, the specified number of BB game states is "360", and the specified number of MB game states is specified. The number of sheets is "120 sheets". During the BB game state and the MB game state, 2 BET games are played and 12 medals are paid out for each game. Therefore, the BB game state continues for 30 games, and the player has 300 medals (= (12 × 30)-. (2x30)) to win a medal. Similarly, in the MB game state, 10 games are continued, and the player obtains 100 medals (= (12 × 10) − (2 × 10)).

Further, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in (4) RT3 state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT3 state to the RT2 state (replay probability: high probability). The RT2 transition symbol in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is "replay-replay-replay" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_RT2 transition lip".

Further, when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in (5) RT3 state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (replay probability: low probability). The RT1 transition symbol in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is "Dragon-Dragon-Dragon" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_Dragon".

Further, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT2 state to the RT0 state after 20 games have elapsed in the (6) RT2 state. Further, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 state to the RT0 state after 10000 games have elapsed in the (7) RT1 state.

Further, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in the (4) RT0 state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT3 state to the RT2 state (replay probability: high probability), and in the (5) RT3 state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state. When the RT1 transition symbol is displayed, the gaming state is shifted from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (replay probability: low probability).

Further, when the main control circuit 91 determines "F_MB" as the internal winning combination in the (8) bonus non-winning state, the gaming state is shifted from the bonus non-winning state to the MB flag, and the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state. , (9) When the "F_MB" determined as the internal winning combination wins between the MB flags and the bonus gaming state starts, the gaming state is shifted from the MB flags to the MB gaming state. Further, the main control circuit 91 shifts the game state from the MB game state to the bonus non-winning state when the bonus end condition is satisfied and the bonus ends in the (10) MB game state.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the types of bonuses, BB (continuous accessory actuating device for the first-class special bonus) and MB (continuous differential for the bonus related to the second-class special bonus) are used. It has a device). As shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT state is shifted with the BB as a trigger (for example, in the transition condition (1), between the flags at the time of winning "F_BB1" and "F_BB2". It shifts to RT, and in the transition condition (3), it shifts to the RT3 state at the end of the BB game state), and does not shift to the RT state triggered by MB.

That is, in pachislot 1, the RT state is not changed on the condition that "F_MB" is determined as the internal winning combination, and the RT state is not changed on the condition that the MB game state is started. In addition, the RT state is not changed on condition that the MB game state is completed. In the following, the fact that the current RT state is maintained regardless of whether the bonus is won, activated, or terminated is referred to as "the RT state penetrates the bonus". In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the RT state penetrates the MB, it can be called "MB penetration type RT".

Since the RT state penetrates the MB in the pachi-slot machine 1, the player stays in any of the RT0 to RT3 states during the MB game state (MB game state and RT0 state, MB game state and RT1 state, While the MB game state and RT2 state, the MB game state and RT3 state), 12 medals are paid out for each game and 10 games are continuously completed, so the degree of advantage during the MB game state is , It is the same regardless of the type of RT state in which it is staying.

Subsequently, the types of RT states (excluding the inter-flag RT among the BB flags) in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 36 (B), the RT0 state is a state in which the RT in which none of the RT states 1 to RT3 is operating is inactive, and the probability of winning the internal winning combination related to the replay is high. It is in the re-game state (high lip), and when the transition symbol is displayed, it shifts to the RT1 or RT2 state.

Further, the RT1 state is a finite RT managed by the number of games, is a low probability replay state (low lip) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is low, and shifts to the RT0 state after 10,000 games have elapsed. .. The RT1 state is a general gaming state in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment (that is, a gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player).

Further, the RT2 state is a finite RT managed by the number of games, is a high-probability replay state (high lip) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is high, and shifts to the RT0 state after 20 games have passed. .. The RT2 state is a game state in which the net increase in the number of medals per game during the period (“number of medals to be paid out”-“number of medals used for the game”) is a positive value without including the bonus game state. , It is a relatively advantageous gaming state for the player.

In addition, the RT3 state is an infinite RT that does not shift depending on the number of games, and is a low-probability replay state (low lip) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is low, and RT1 when the transition symbol is displayed. Or, it shifts to the RT2 state.

The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a high-probability re-gaming state, and by shifting the RT2 state that continues for 20 games between the RT0 or RT3 state, it is possible to repeatedly shift to the RT2 state that is the high-probability re-gaming state. I have to. The playability that can be repeatedly transitioned to such a high-probability re-gaming state is hereinafter referred to as "loop type RT".

Here, the outline of the loop type RT in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 36 (C). As described above, when the BB gaming state ends, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state to the RT3 state. In pachislot 1, the transition to the RT3 state after the end of the BB game state is the entrance to the loop of the high-probability re-game state.

As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the RT3 state may shift to the RT2 state, which is a high-probability replay state, or may shift to the RT1 state, which is a low-probability replay state. Therefore, the RT3 state can be regarded as a chance zone (CZ) to the high-probability replay state. Then, in the RT3 state, if it is possible to shift to the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) before falling to the low-probability re-gaming state (RT1 state), the loop (first time) of the high-probability re-gaming state starts. do.

Specifically, when the replay (RT2 transition symbol) is displayed in the RT3 state, the CZ is successful and the state shifts to the high probability replay state. On the other hand, if a small winning combination (7-card winning combination (RT1 transition symbol)) is displayed in the RT3 state, a CZ failure occurs and the loop in the high-probability replay state ends.

Once the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) is entered, then, after 20 games have elapsed, the state shifts to the RT0 state. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), this RT0 state may also shift to the RT2 state, which is a high-probability re-gaming state, or may shift to the RT1 state, which is a low-probability re-gaming state. , RT0 state can also be regarded as a chance zone (CZ) to the high probability replay state.

Then, in the RT0 state, if it is possible to shift to the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) before falling to the low-probability re-gaming state (RT1 state), the high-probability re-gaming state will loop. Specifically, when the replay (RT2 transition symbol) is displayed in the RT0 state, the CZ is successful and the high-probability replay state loops. On the other hand, if a small winning combination (7-card winning combination (RT1 transition symbol)) is displayed in the RT0 state, a CZ failure occurs and the loop in the high-probability replay state ends.

After that, when 20 games have passed in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), the high-probability re-gaming state loops as a result of shifting to the RT0 state, which is the CZ. That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as long as the CZ (RT3 state or RT0 state) is successful after the end of the BB gaming state, the RT2 state, which is a high-probability re-gaming state, loops, and if the CZ fails, the probability is low. It falls to the RT1 state, which is the replay state.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the loop of the high-probability re-gaming state is realized by re-shifting to the CZ (RT0 state) to the high-probability re-gaming state after the end of the high-probability re-gaming state. In pachislot 1, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is different between the CZ (RT3 state) at the entrance of the loop in the high probability replay state and the CZ (RT0 state) during the loop. , The condition for the success of the loop is that the symbol combination related to the replay is displayed. Thereby, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the success probability of the loop can be made different between the entrance of the loop (RT3 state) and the loop (RT0 state).

At this time, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "the symbol combination related to the replay is displayed" is used as a condition for the CZ to succeed (the loop continues) (a condition for transitioning to the RT2 state). On the contrary, even if it is used as a condition for CZ to fail (loop ends) (a condition for transition to the RT1 state), the CZ at the entrance of the loop and the CZ during the loop are used inside the replay. By making the winning probability of the winning combination different, the success probability (failure probability) of the loop can be made different between the entrance of the loop and the inside of the loop.

(Relationship between MB and RT status)
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT state is an MB-penetrating type that does not shift on condition of winning, operating, and ending of the MB. In such an MB penetration type RT, the RT state may differ between the first half and the second half of the MB game state, and the RT state may change from the middle during the MB flag. In this regard, the relationship between the MB and the RT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the relationship between the RT0 and RT3 states, which are infinite RTs whose transition condition is managed according to the displayed symbol combination, not the number of games, and MB, and FIG. 38 is a diagram in which the transition condition is a game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the RT2 and RT1 states which are finite RTs managed by a number, and MB.

First, the pattern A of FIG. 37 will be described. Pattern A shows the relationship between the RT0 state, which is an infinite RT, and MB, and MB (“F_MB”) is not determined as an internal winning combination in the “A-1” game, and the “A-2” game. MB is determined as an internal winning role in. Since the RT state of the pachi-slot machine 1 is an MB-penetrating RT, even if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination, the RT state does not shift on that condition. Therefore, in the pattern A, the RT state of the "A-1" game is maintained in the "A-2" game that wins the MB (remains in the RT0 state).

Subsequently, in the pattern A, the MB is started in the "A-3" game (that is, the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed and the MB is started to operate). In this case as well, since the RT state does not shift on the condition that the MB starts, the RT state of the "A-2" game also maintained in the "A-3" game started by the MB (RT0 state). as it is).

After that, in the pattern A, the MB is finished in the "A-4" game (that is, more than 120 medals are paid out in the MB, and the operation of the MB is finished). In this case as well, since the RT state does not shift on the condition that the MB ends, the RT state of the "A-4" game in which the MB ends also maintains the RT state in the "A-3" game (RT0 state). as it is).

Then, since the MB has ended in the "A-4" game, the "A-5" game is in a non-winning state of the MB in which the MB has not been determined as the internal winning combination. Since the state does not change, the RT state of the "A-4" game is maintained in the "A-5" game (remains in the RT0 state).

In this way, during the RT0 state, which is an infinite RT, the RT state is maintained regardless of the winning, operation, or termination of the MB. This point is the same even during the RT3 state, which is the same infinite RT. That is, as shown in pattern B, even if the MB is won, operated, or terminated during the RT3 state, the RT state is maintained in the RT3 state.

Subsequently, the pattern C is a pattern showing the transition control of the RT state between the MB flags in the RT0 state which is an infinite RT. The transition control of the RT state shown in the pattern C also applies to the RT3 state, which is the same infinite RT.

In the pattern C, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the "C-2" game, and the gaming state shifts between the MB flags. Then, in the "C-3" game, the RT1 transition symbol is displayed between the MB flags in the RT0 state. Normally (other than between the MB flags), if the RT1 transition symbol is displayed during the RT0 state, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state (see FIG. 36 (A)), but the bonus combination is carried over as an internal winning combination. While the flag is set, the RT state is not transferred even if the transition symbol is displayed. Therefore, in the pattern C, the RT state is maintained in the RT0 state even though the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the "C-3" game.

Further, in the "C-4" game, the RT2 transition symbol is displayed between the MB flags in the RT0 state. Similarly, in this case as well, even if the transition symbol is displayed during the flag period, the RT state is not transitioned. Therefore, in pattern C, even though the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in the "C-4" game, RT The state is maintained in the RT0 state. Then, in the pattern C, the RT state is maintained in the RT0 state even if the MB starts and ends thereafter.

It is conceivable that the same symbol combination as the RT1 transition symbol or the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during the MB game state, but in this case as well, the RT state is maintained in the RT0 state without shifting to the RT state. ..

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT0 state and the RT3 state are used as CZ to the high-probability replay state. As shown in pattern C, when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination during the CZ that loops the high-probability replay state, the CZ will not succeed / fail between the MB flags and during the MB game state. Therefore, during the RT0 state or RT3 state during the MB flag, or during the RT0 state or RT3 state during the MB gaming state, the loop does not become the CZ of the loop in the high probability re-gaming state, and then the loop after the end of the MB gaming state. CZ resumes, CZ succeeds in the display of replay (RT2 transition symbol), and CZ fails in the display of 7 cards (RT1 transition symbol).

Subsequently, with reference to patterns D to F shown in FIG. 38, the relationship between the transition of the RT state during the finite RT in which the transition condition is managed by the number of games and the MB will be described. In FIG. 38, the relationship between the transition of the RT state during the finite RT and the MB is described by taking the RT2 state as an example, but the RT1 state which is a finite RT also applies (however, the RT1 state is a transition condition). Since the number of games in the game is 10,000, it is practically impossible for the number of remaining games to be "0").

As described above, the RT2 state ends after 20 games have passed, and the RT2 state shifts to the RT0 state. The number of RT games in FIG. 38 indicates the number of remaining games in the RT2 state, which is a finite RT. Pattern D in FIG. 38 shows a pattern in which the RT2 state penetrates from the winning of the MB to the end without becoming “0” even if the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is the winning / starting / ending of the MB, and the pattern E is , The pattern when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes "0" during the MB flag is shown, and the pattern F is the pattern when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes "0" during the MB game state. Is shown.

In pattern D, MB is not determined as an internal winning combination in the "D-1" game. Further, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "19" in the "D-1" game, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without shifting.

Subsequently, in the "D-2" game, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination, but since the RT state of the pachislot 1 is the MB penetration type RT, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination. However, the RT state does not shift on that condition. Since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "18" in the "D-2" game, the RT state does not shift and the game state becomes the RT2 state during the MB flag.

Subsequently, the MB has started in the "D-3" game, but since it is an MB penetration type RT, the RT state does not shift on condition that the MB starts. Since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "17" in the "D-3" game, the RT state does not shift, and the gaming state becomes the RT2 state in the MB gaming state.

After that, when the MB game state continues for 10 games (as a result of paying out a specified number of medals (120 medals)), the MB game state ends. In pattern D, the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed in the "D-3" game, and the MB game state is started at the end of the "D-3" game, so that the "D-4" game ( The MB game state continues from the number of remaining games in the RT2 state "16") to the "D-6" game (the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "7"), and the MB game state is reached at the end of the "D-6" game. Is finished.

In pattern D, the number of remaining games in the RT2 state decreases from "16" to "7" by the "D-4" game to the "D-6" game in the MB game state, but the number of remaining games in the RT2 state. Is not "0", so that the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state in the "D-4" game to the "D-6" game as well.

Subsequently, in the "D-7" game, the MB after the end of the MB game state is in the non-winning state of the MB for which the internal winning combination has not been determined, but in this case as well, the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is Since it is "6", the RT state does not shift, and the RT state does not shift and remains in the RT2 state.

After that, when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes "0", the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, as described above in FIG. Then, since the RT0 state and the RT3 state are used as the CZ to the high-probability re-gaming state, when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, the CZ to the high-probability re-gaming state starts.

Subsequently, the pattern E shows a pattern when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0” during the MB flag. In pattern E, MB is not determined as an internal winning combination in the "E-1" game. Further, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "2" in the "E-1" game, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without shifting.

Subsequently, in the "E-2" game, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination, but since the RT state of the pachislot 1 is the MB penetration type RT, the RT state shifts on the condition of the winning of the MB. There is no. Since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "1" in the "E-2" game, the RT state does not shift and the game state becomes the RT2 state during the MB flag.

Subsequently, in the "E-3" game, MB has not started yet. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "0" in the "E-3" game, the RT state shifts to the RT0 state at the end of the "E-3" game, and as a result, the next "E-3" game is displayed. The game state of the "E-4" game is the RT0 state during the MB flag.

Here, as described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT0 state and the RT3 state are used as the CZ to the high-probability replay state, but the CZ succeeds between the MB flags and during the MB game state /. CZ is temporarily interrupted without failure. Therefore, if the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes "0" during the MB flag and shifts to the RT0 state during the MB flag as in pattern E, after that, waiting for the end of the MB game state, there is a high probability. The CZ to the replay state will be restarted. Specifically, in pattern E, since the MB has ended in the "E-6" game, the next "E-7" game is in the RT0 state of the MB non-winning, and this "E-" 7 ”CZ from the game to the high probability replay state is restarted.

Subsequently, the pattern F shows a pattern when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0” during the MB game state. In pattern F, MB is not determined as an internal winning combination in the "F-1" game. Further, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "3" in the "F-1" game, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without shifting.

Subsequently, in the "F-2" game, MB is determined as an internal winning combination, but since the RT state of pachislot 1 is an MB penetration type RT, the RT state shifts on condition of the winning of MB. There is no. Since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "2" in the "F-2" game, the RT state does not shift and the game state becomes the RT2 state during the MB flag.

Subsequently, the MB has started in the "F-3" game, but since it is an MB penetration type RT, the RT state does not shift on condition that the MB starts. Since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "1" in the "F-3" game, the RT state does not shift. On the other hand, in the "F-3" game, the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed, and since the MB game state is started at the end of the "F-3" game, the "F-3" game is displayed. At the end of, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 state during the MB flag to the RT2 state during the MB gaming state.

Subsequently, the "F-4" game is in the RT2 state during the MB game state, but since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "0" in the "F-4" game, "F-" At the end of the 4th game, the RT state shifts to the RT0 state, and as a result, the gaming state of the next "F-5" game is the RT0 state during the MB gaming state.

As described above, the RT0 state is used as a CZ to the high-probability re-gaming state, but the CZ does not succeed / fail during the MB game state, and the CZ is temporarily interrupted, as in the pattern F. If the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes "0" during the MB game state and shifts to the RT0 state during the MB game state, then, after waiting for the end of the MB game state, the CZ to the high probability re-game state is set. It will be restarted. Specifically, in the pattern F, since the MB has ended in the "E-6" game, the next "E-7" game is in the RT0 state of the MB non-winning, and this "E-" 7 ”CZ from the game to the high probability replay state is restarted.

Since the pachi-slot machine 1 has the relationships shown in patterns D to F between the MB and the RT state, it is possible to give strategicity to the start timing of the MB when the MB is hit during the RT2 state. That is, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 subtracts the number of games remaining in the RT2 state (finite RT) even during the MB flags and the MB game state, and the number of games (20) in which the RT2 state ends. The game) is set longer than the number of games (10 games) at which the MB game state ends. Therefore, in pachislot 1, when MB is started during RT2 state, RT2 state may continue even after the end of MB (Pattern D), and RT2 state has already ended at the end of MB. (Patterns E and F).

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT2 state is a game state in which the net increase in the number of cards per game during the period is a positive value without including the bonus game state. Therefore, when the MB is won during the RT2 state. Strategic options that take into account the merits of the player are "RT complete", which does not start MB until the number of remaining games in RT2 state reaches "0", or "MB immediate start", which starts MB as soon as possible. It will be either.

In the case of "RT completion", since all the number of games in the RT2 state can be consumed, there is an advantage that all the RT2 states in which the net increase number is a positive value without including the bonus game state can be enjoyed. However, since a new bonus role is not drawn during the MB flag, there is a demerit that the internal lottery between the MB flags becomes disadvantageous.

On the other hand, in the case of "MB immediate start", in the RT2 state remaining after the MB game state is completed, the advantage peculiar to the RT2 state (the net increase number is a positive value without including the bonus game state) is enjoyed. On the other hand, there is an advantage that the bonus role can be drawn internally, but the number of games in the RT2 state is consumed even during the MB flag and the MB game state, so the bonus is not activated. There is a demerit that the number of games in the RT2 state is reduced.

From the player's point of view, if the MB is won during the RT2 state, the player will select whether to obtain "RT complete" or "MB immediate start" from the number of games remaining in the RT2 state at the time of winning. It is possible to have a playability with a strategy that is not found in the game. In addition, which one will be profitable for the player depends on the pachislot specifications such as the winning probability of the bonus role, the number of medals that can be obtained in the bonus game state, the net increase number during the finite high RT, and the timing of winning the MB. It depends on the number of games remaining in the effective high RT.

[Various data tables on the main control side 1]
Subsequently, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 49.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 39 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

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

The types of patterns are "Red 7A", "Red 7B", "White 7", "BAR", "Cherry A", "Cherry B", "Dia A", "Dia B", "Dragon" and "Dragon". Includes "Replay".

In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 39, the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (the symbol passing through the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) when the reel index is detected is set to the symbol position ". In addition to allocating to "0", the correspondence relationship in which the symbol positions "0" to "20" are assigned to each of the 21 symbols in the order of moving in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is defined. In this way, by using the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as a reference, the type of the symbol located in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can be done.

<Design code table>
Further, as shown in FIG. 39, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and is distinguished by 1-byte (8-bit) data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 39 represents a code for identifying the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The symbols used in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are "Red 7A", "Red 7B", "White 7", "BAR", "Cherry A", "Cherry B", "Dia A", and "Dia B". , "Dragon" and "Replay". In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "red 7A" symbol (symbol code 1), and "00000010" is assigned as data to the "red 7B" symbol (symbol code 2). Has been done. Similarly, "00000011" to "000001010" are assigned as data to each symbol (symbol code 3 to 10) of "white 7" to "replay".

<Design combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, data stored in the main RAM 95 when the combination of the symbols is displayed, and a combination of the symbols are displayed. The correspondence with the privilege (the number of medals paid out) is stipulated.

In the present embodiment, if the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, operating the replay, and operating the bonus game (continuous operation device for the character). If the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called "missing". That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the "missing" symbols is specified by not specifying the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "missing" in the symbol combination table. The present invention is not limited to this, and the item of "off" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly specify "off".

The data column in the symbol combination table specifies information for identifying the symbol combination displayed along the valid line. Specifically, in the data column, a "storage area" in which the data of the combination of the corresponding symbols is stored and the "data (bits corresponding to the combination of the symbols in the 1-byte data) stored in the storage area". Data for specifying) ”is specified.

The combination specified in the symbol combination table means the symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the effective line when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. For each combination, the role of the combination and the combination name according to the type of the symbol constituting the combination are defined.

In addition, the number of medals to be paid out specified in the symbol combination table defines the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 40, when the combination of the symbols of the combination name “C_dragon” is displayed in the game of 3BET, 7 medals are paid out. In addition, the content column in the symbol combination table shows the role of each symbol combination and the characteristics of each symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 40, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_BB1" to "C_BB2B" is displayed along the valid line, the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line, the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state.

Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_RT2 transition lip" is displayed along the valid line, the re-game is activated, and when it is displayed during the RT0 or RT3 state, the RT state is changed to the RT2 state. Transition. Further, when the symbol combinations of the combination names "C_control rip 1" and "C_control rip 2" are displayed along the effective line, the re-game operation is performed.

Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_Dragon" is displayed along the valid line, 7 medals are paid out in 3BET, and 12 medals are paid out in 2BET. Further, the symbol combination of the combination name "C_dragon" is the above-mentioned RT1 transition symbol (7-card combination), and when it is displayed in the RT0 or RT3 state, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state.

Further, when the symbol combination of the combination names "C_Diamond_01" and "C_Diamond_02" is displayed along the valid line, 12 medals are paid out. In addition, when the combination names "C_white cherry A_01" to "C_white cherry_03" are displayed along the valid line, 4 medals are paid out for 3BET and 12 medals are paid for 2BET. It will be paid out.

Also, when the symbol combinations of the combination names "C_Black Cherry A_01" to "C_Black Cherry B_06" are displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out for 3BET and 12 medals are paid for 2BET. It will be paid out. When the symbol combinations of the combination names "C_control role A" to "C_control role C" are displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out for 3BET and 12 medals are paid out for 2BET. ..

In the following, the combination names "C_BB2A" and "C_BB2B" may be referred to as "C_BB2", and the combination names "C_Diamond_01" and "C_Diamond_02" may be referred to as "C_Diamond". "White cherry A_01" to "C_white cherry_03" may be called "C_white cherry A", and combination names "C_black cherry A_01" to "C_black cherry A_08" may be called "C_black cherry A". Yes, the combination names "C_black cherry B_01" to "C_black cherry B_06" may be referred to as "C_black cherry B".

<Internal lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 41 to 48, the internal lottery table referred to when determining the internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each game state, and defines the information of the lottery value corresponding to each combination.

“For RT0 (3BET)” in FIG. 41 (A) is an internal lottery table referred to during RT0 state in the bonus non-winning state, and “for RT1 (3BET)” in FIG. 41 (A) is non-bonus. It is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT1 state of the winning state, and “for RT2 (3BET)” in FIG. 42 (B) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT2 state of the bonus non-winning state. The “for RT3 (3BET)” of 42 (B) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT3 state of the bonus non-winning state.

Further, "for BB1 (3BET)" in FIG. 43 (C) is an internal lottery table referred to during the BB flags carrying over "F_BB1" as an internal winning combination, and "BB2" in FIG. 43 (C). "For (3BET)" is an internal lottery table referenced during the BB flag carrying "F_BB2" as an internal winning combination.

Further, "for RT0 (3BET)" in FIG. 44 (D) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT0 state between the MB flags, and "for RT1 (3BET)" in FIG. 44 (D) is MB. The internal lottery table referenced during the RT1 state between the flags, “for RT2 (3BET)” in FIG. 45 (E) is the internal lottery table referenced during the RT2 state between the MB flags, FIG. 45. “For RT3 (3BET)” in (E) is an internal lottery table referenced during the RT3 state between the MB flags.

Further, FIG. 46 (F) is an internal lottery table referred to during the BB game state.

Further, "for RT0 (3BET)" in FIG. 47 (G) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT0 state of the MB gaming state, and "for RT1 (3BET)" in FIG. 47 (G) is MB. The internal lottery table referred to during the RT1 state of the gaming state, and “for RT2 (3BET)” in FIG. 48 (H) is the internal lottery table referred to during the RT2 state of the MB gaming state, FIG. 48. “For RT3 (3BET)” in (H) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT3 state of the MB gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the lottery random values extracted from the predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by the lottery values (not shown) according to each combination, and the result of the subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not it has become (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred).

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

Here, since "F_BB1" is carried over as an internal winning combination during the BB1 flag, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by referring to the internal lottery table, the carried over "F_BB1" is also inside. Determined as the winning role. In addition, since "F_BB2" is carried over as an internal winning combination during the BB2 flag, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by referring to the internal lottery table, the carried over "F_BB2" is also an internal winning combination. Determined as a role.

In addition, since "F_MB" is carried over as an internal winning combination during the MB flag, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by referring to the internal lottery table, the carried over "F_MB" is also an internal winning combination. Determined as a role. In addition, during the MB game state, all small wins (“F_dragon” to “F_special win D”) are determined as internal wins regardless of the result of the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table.

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 49 is a table showing the correspondence with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in each internal winning combination when each combination is determined as the internal winning combination. The circles in each correspondence table indicate the combinations of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control circuit 91 has different stop controls depending on the internal winning combination and the gaming state, and when a predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the combination of the corresponding symbols shown in FIG. 49 ( The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that the combination) can be displayed.

[Operation explanation of main control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 by using the program will be described.

<Main operation processing of pachislot by controlling the main CPU>
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after the power is turned on) of the pachi-slot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 51 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the time of turning on the power (S201). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S202). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S203).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S204). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is determined as the internal winning combination (S205). When "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is determined as an internal winning combination (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets between BB flags (RT between flags) (S206).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a start command generation process (S207). The reel stop initial setting process is performed (S208). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel rotation start process (S209). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop control process (S210).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning determination medal payout process (S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning operation command generation process (S212). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process (S213). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process (S214). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the RT control process described later in FIG. 51 (S215). When the RT control process is performed, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 assuming that one game (unit game) is completed.

<RT control processing>
Next, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. 51. In the RT control process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is the end of the BB game state (S231). If it is the end of the BB game state, the RT3 state is set as the RT state (S232), and the RT control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not the end of the BB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the RT1 or RT2 state (S233). When the state is in the RT1 or RT2 state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the value of the game number counter (S234). The game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games (number of games) in the RT1 or RT2 state.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the game number counter is 0 (S235). If the value of the game number counter is not 0 (NO), the RT control process is terminated, while if the value of the game number counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 is in the RT0 state as the RT state. Is set (S236), and the RT control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not in the RT1 or RT2 state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the MB is unwinned and infinite RT is in progress (S237). The main CPU 93 determines YES in S237 when it is in the RT0 or RT3 state in the bonus non-winning state, and determines NO in other cases. If the bonus non-winning state is not in the RT0 or RT3 state (NO), the RT control process is terminated, while if the bonus non-winning state is in the RT0 or RT3 state (YES), the main CPU 93 determines. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RT1 transition symbol (7-sheet combination) is displayed (S238).

If the RT1 transition symbol is displayed during the RT0 or RT3 state in the bonus non-winning state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the RT1 state as the RT state and sets "10000" in the game counter. Set (S239) and end the RT control process.

On the other hand, when the RT1 transition symbol is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the RT2 transition symbol (replay) is displayed (S240). If the RT2 transition symbol is not displayed (NO), the RT control process is terminated, while if the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during the bonus non-winning state of RT0 or RT3 (YES), the main Subsequently, the CPU 93 sets the RT2 state as the RT state, sets "20" in the game number counter (S241), and ends the RT control process.

[Example of production in pachislot]
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 52 to 56, an example of production in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The effect example (effect screen) shown in FIGS. 52 to 56 is displayed in the liquid crystal effect region formed by the liquid crystal opening 211a.

<Example of production during RT2 (high lip) loop>
First, with reference to FIG. 52, an example of effect when the RT2 state loops will be described. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT2 state that continues for 20 games is shifted between the RT0 and RT3 states, so that the RT2 state can be repeatedly shifted (loop type RT). FIG. 52 shows an example of a basic effect when the RT2 state loops.

In the loop type RT in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, the transition to the RT3 state after the end of the BB gaming state becomes the entrance of the loop in the high-probability re-gaming state. FIG. 52 (A) is an example of the effect at the end of the BB game state (entrance of the loop). When the BB game state ends, the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, for example, to produce an effect in which the main character goes through the tunnel toward the CZ effect stage (battle stage).

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect stage is a kind of effect state, and is determined according to the game state. Therefore, the player can grasp (or guess) the current game state from the current production stage. As the effect stage, for example, in addition to the background and the scene (scene), the type of the displayed character or the operation of the character, or a combination thereof can be used. In pachislot 1, for example, the battle stage is used during the CZ (RT0 or RT3 state) of the loop, and the sprinting stage described later is in the high probability replay state (RT2 state) or the high probability replay state (RT2 state). ) It is used during the MB flag, which is triggered by the winning MB, or during the MB game state. It should be noted that the MB flag interval triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is the RT2 state between the MB flags and after the high-probability re-gaming state ends during the MB flag interval. It means the RT0 state during the MB flag. The same applies to the MB gaming state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the RT2 state during the MB gaming state and the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) won by the MB are terminated. It is the RT0 state during the MB game state after the game is played.

Subsequently, during CZ of the loop (RT3 state after the end of the BB game state), as shown in FIG. 52 (B), the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, for example, the main character is an enemy. Perform a battle production to play against the character. This battle production is performed on the production stage (battle stage) for the battle production.

Then, when the RT2 transition symbol (replay) is displayed in the CZ of the loop, the CZ is successful, and as shown in FIG. 52 (C-1), the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11. For example, the main character character defeats the enemy character. If the CZ is successful, the RT state shifts to the RT2 state, and the high-probability replay state is started. During the high-probability replay state (RT2 state), as shown in FIG. 52 (D-1), the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, for example, the main character pulls the dolly and runs. Perform the production. This sprinting effect is performed in the effect stage (sprinting stage) for the high-probability replay state.

Then, when 20 games have passed in the RT2 state, the RT2 state ends and the state shifts to the RT0 state. In pachislot 1, the RT0 state is the CZ of the loop, so at the end of the final game in the RT2 state, the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, for example, the main character is the CZ production stage (battle stage). ) (Return to FIG. 52 (A)).

On the other hand, if the RT1 transition symbol (7 sheets) is displayed in the CZ of the loop, the CZ fails, and as shown in FIG. 52 (C-2), the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11. Then, for example, the main character is defeated by the enemy character. If the CZ fails, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state, and the player falls into a general gaming state (normal time) that is disadvantageous to the player. During normal times, as shown in FIG. 52 (D-2), the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to perform an arbitrary effect for normal times. Any production for normal time is performed on the production stage for normal time.

In this way, in Pachislot 1, during the loop in the high-probability re-gaming state, the production toward the battle stage is performed at the start of the CZ of the loop, the battle production is performed in the battle stage during the CZ, and the sprinting stage is performed during the high-probability re-gaming state. Perform a sprinting production at.

<Example of production during RT2 and MB>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 53 to 55, an example of the effect of winning / starting / ending the MB during the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) will be described. Here, FIGS. 53 to 55 correspond to patterns D to F in FIG. 38, although the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is different. That is, FIG. 53 shows an production example (pattern D) in which the RT2 state penetrates from the winning of the MB to the end without becoming "0" even if the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is the winning / starting / ending of the MB. FIG. 54 is an effect example (pattern E) when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0” during the MB flag, and FIG. 55 shows an example in which the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is the MB game state. It is an effect example (pattern F) when it becomes "0" in the inside.

The effect example shown in FIG. 53 (A) is an effect example in the RT2 state during MB non-winning. As described above, during the RT2 state, which is a high-probability replay state, the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage. At this time, the sub-control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state). In the example shown in FIG. 53 (A), it is displayed that the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) is "20" (LAST 20 games).

The number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 is updated every game, and in the next game, the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) is shown in FIG. 53 (B). The number of remaining games in) has been updated to "19" (LAST 19 games).

In the example shown in FIG. 53, the MB is won (“F_MB” is determined as the internal winning combination) at the start of the next game of FIG. 53 (B). FIG. 53 (C) shows a production example of a high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) of the game winning the MB. In this case, the sub-control circuit 101 inherits the effect of the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub-control circuit 101 has the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) even in the game winning the MB. Continue to update. That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) in which the MB is won (between the MB flags), the hero character pulls the dolly and runs in the sprinting stage. At the same time, the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) has been updated to "18".

The same applies not only to the winning game of MB but also during the MB flag, the sub control circuit 101 takes over the effect of the high probability replay state (RT2 state), and the sub control circuit 101 also during the MB flag. Continue updating the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) between the MB flags, the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage, and the high-probability re-gaming is performed. The number of remaining games in the state (RT2 state) has been updated to "17".

When the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line between the MB flags, MB starts. In the example shown in FIG. 53, MB starts at the end of the game of FIG. 53 (D). Therefore, from the next game of FIG. 53 (D), the game state is the RT2 state during the MB game state. FIG. 53 (E) shows an example of the production of the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB gaming state. In this case as well, the sub-control circuit 101 inherits the effect of the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub-control circuit 101 has the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) even during the MB gaming state. Continue to update.

That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB game state, the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage, and the high-probability re-game is performed. The number of remaining games in the state (RT2 state) has been updated to "16". In this way, during the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state), the gale stage is used as the production stage regardless of whether the MB is not winning, between the flags, or in the MB game state. For example, during the MB game state. The high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) may be set as the night gale stage, and the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB non-winning or between the flags may be set as the daytime gale stage. In addition, the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) during the MB game state and the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) during the MB non-winning or between the flags are displayed differently (or in addition) day and night. The type of character and the behavior of the displayed character may be different.

Subsequently, FIG. 53 (F) shows an production example of the final game in the MB game state. In the example shown in FIG. 53, the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) does not become “0” during the MB game state. Therefore, in this case as well, the sub-control circuit 101 is in the high-probability re-game state (RT2). The sub-control circuit 101 continues to update the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (F), in the final game in the MB game state, the main character pulls the dolly and runs in the sprint stage, and the remaining game in the high probability replay state (RT2 state). The number has been updated to "7".

When the MB gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB non-winning. In the example shown in FIG. 53, the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) has not yet reached "0". Therefore, in this case as well, the sub-control circuit 101 produces the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state). The sub-control circuit 101 continues to update the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (G), in the next game in which the MB game state is completed, the hero character pulls the dolly and runs in the sprint stage, and the high probability re-game state (RT2 state) is performed. The number of remaining games has been updated to "6".

After that, when the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) becomes "0", the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state at the end of the game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 53 (H), in the sub-control circuit 101, the main character is a CZ production stage at the end of the game in which the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) becomes "0". Directing through the tunnel toward (Battle Stage).

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1, even if the MB wins, starts, or ends during the high-probability re-game state, the production stage (sprinting stage) during the high-probability re-game state is subsequently performed.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 54, an production example in which the number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) becomes “0” during the MB flag will be described. In FIG. 54 (A), the gaming state is the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB non-winning, and the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is “5”.

In the example shown in FIG. 54, the MB is won (“F_MB” is determined as the internal winning combination) at the start of the next game of FIG. 54 (A). FIG. 54B shows an example of a high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) of a game that wins MB. Similar to FIG. 53 (C), in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) in which the MB is won (between the MB flags), the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage, and is high. The number of remaining games in the probability replay state (RT2 state) is updated to "4".

In the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) between the MB flags, if the number of games is exhausted without starting the MB, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, and the game state is the RT0 state during the MB flags. become. FIG. 54C shows an example of the effect when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state during the MB flag. In pachislot 1, the fall to the low-probability re-gaming state (RT1 state) during the loop occurs when the CZ of the loop fails, and even if the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) ends, the low-probability re-gaming state occurs. It always shifts to the CZ (RT0 state) of the loop without falling to (RT1 state). Further, as described above, CZ does not succeed / fail between the MB flags and during the MB game state.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state during the MB flag, the sub-control circuit 101 takes over the effect of the high-probability replay state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state during the MB flag, the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage. At this time, since the RT0 state is not managed by the number of games, the sub-control circuit 101 displays "LUCKY" indicating that it is between the flags instead of displaying the number of remaining games, and also displays a symbol corresponding to the MB. The display "BAR-BAR-BAR" indicating the combination is performed.

After that, when the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed along the valid line, MB starts, and the gaming state shifts from the RT0 state during the MB flag to the RT0 state during the MB gaming state. Since CZ does not succeed / fail even during the MB game state, the sub-control circuit 101 is high even in the RT0 state during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high probability replay state (RT2 state). Take over the production of the probability replay state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 54 (D), the hero character pulls the dolly and sprints on the sprinting stage. At this time, since the loop CZ (RT0 state during MB non-winning) occurs after the end of the MB game state, the sub-control circuit 101 replaces the display of the number of remaining games with the loop CZ after the end of the MB game state. Is displayed as "EX" indicating that the above is performed.

After that, at the end of the final game in the MB game state, the sub-control circuit 101 directs the main character to pass through the tunnel toward the CZ production stage (battle stage) as shown in FIG. 54 (E). conduct. Then, in the next game (the RT0 state in which the MB is not activated) when the MB game state is completed, the sub-control circuit 101 performs a battle effect in which the main character plays against the enemy character, as shown in FIG. 54 (F).

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 55, an production example in which the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) becomes “0” during the MB game state will be described. In FIG. 55 (A), the gaming state is the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB flag, and the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is “9”. In the example shown in FIG. 55, MB starts at the end of the game of FIG. 55 (A). Therefore, from the next game of FIG. 55 (A), the game state is the RT2 state during the MB game state.

As described above, in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB gaming state, the sub-control circuit 101 takes over the effect of the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub-control circuit 101 takes over the effect of the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state). Even during the game state, the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) is continuously updated. That is, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), in the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB game state, the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage, and the high-probability re-game is performed. The number of remaining games in the state (RT2 state) has been updated to "8".

Since the MB game state continues for 10 games, if the MB game state starts at the timing when the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state (RT2 state) is "8", the high probability replay state (RT2) is in the MB game state. State) ends. FIG. 55 (C) is an example of the production when the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) becomes "0" during the MB game state, and the main character pulls the trolley and runs in the sprint stage. The number of remaining games in the high-probability replay state (RT2 state) has been updated to "0".

In FIG. 55 (C), since the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) is “0”, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, while the MB game state starts. Since 10 games have not passed since then, it is still continuing. Therefore, the gaming state in the next game shown in FIG. 55 (C) is the RT0 state during the MB gaming state.

As described above, the sub-control circuit 101 also produces a high-probability re-game state (RT2 state) even in the RT0 state during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state). take over. Therefore, in the following game, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), the hero character pulls the dolly and runs at the sprinting stage. At this time, since the loop CZ (RT0 state during MB non-winning) occurs after the end of the MB game state, the sub-control circuit 101 replaces the display of the number of remaining games with the loop CZ after the end of the MB game state. Is displayed as "EX" indicating that the above is performed. That is, in pachislot 1, the display of the number of remaining games is continued even in the RT2 state during the MB game state, but when the number of remaining games becomes "0", it is called "EX" instead of the display of the number of remaining games. Display.

After that, at the end of the final game in the MB game state, the sub-control circuit 101 directs the main character to pass through the tunnel toward the CZ production stage (battle stage) as shown in FIG. 55 (E). conduct. Then, in the next game (the RT0 state in which the MB is not activated) when the MB game state is completed, the sub-control circuit 101 performs a battle effect in which the main character plays against the enemy character, as shown in FIG. 55 (F).

In this way, in pachislot 1, if the MB wins during the high-probability re-gaming state, even if the high-probability re-gaming state ends by the time the MB game state triggered by the winning MB ends, the high probability re-game state is high. The production stage (sprinting stage) during the probability replay state is followed by the production. At this time, in pachislot 1, the display of the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state is continued even during the MB flag or during the MB game state, but after the number of remaining games becomes "0", the number of remaining games is displayed. Instead of the display, the display according to the game state is performed (“LUCKY” during the MB flag, “EX” during the MB game state).

<Example of production in MB>
Subsequently, FIG. 56 shows an example of the production during the MB game state triggered by the MB won during the high-probability re-game state (RT2 state), and the MB game triggered by the MB won during the normal time (RT1 state). An example of the effect in the state is shown.

As described above, during the MB gaming state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), the production stage (sprinting stage) during the high-probability re-gaming state is taken over. That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the hero character pulls the dolly and runs.

On the other hand, in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB in the normal time (RT1 state), the production is performed using the production stage peculiar to the MB game state. That is, as shown in FIG. 56B, the effect during the MB game state is performed by using an arbitrary effect stage that informs that the bonus game is in progress.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the effect in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state and the effect in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB in the normal time are different. Specifically, while the unique production stage is used during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during normal times, it is high in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state. Take over the production stage (sprinting stage) during the probability replay state. As a result, even when the high-probability re-game state and the MB game state occur at the same time, it is possible to improve the connection in terms of production.

That is, since the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment adopts the MB penetration type RT, when the MB starts during the finite high-probability re-gaming state, the remaining game in the high-probability re-gaming state at the end of the MB. The number may or may not remain. Therefore, if the production stage peculiar to the MB game state is used in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state, the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state remains at the end of the MB. If this is not the case, it may give the impression that the high-probability re-gaming state has ended without the player noticing it. In this regard, in Pachislot 1, in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state, the production stage (sprinting stage) during the high-probability re-game state is taken over and the number of remaining games is displayed. , The connection in terms of production is improved, and it is possible to prevent the high-probability re-gaming state from ending without the player noticing it.

Further, in pachislot 1, when the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state becomes "0" during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state, the display of the number of remaining games is replaced. And display "EX". If the player is in a mere high-probability re-gaming state, the advantageous state for the player (RT2 state) ends when the number of remaining games reaches "0", but in the high-probability re-gaming state during the MB game state, Even if the number of remaining games becomes "0", the advantageous state (bonus state) for the player does not end. Therefore, by changing the display of the number of remaining games to "EX", the player can grasp whether the player is simply in the high-probability re-game state or the high-probability re-game state during the MB game state. Even when a plurality of advantageous states occur at the same time for the player, there is no risk of the player being confused, and the game can proceed smoothly.

[Effects of pachislot machines]
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.

<Limited high-probability replay state that penetrates MB>
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 performs MB penetration type RT control that maintains the current RT state regardless of whether the MB is won, operated, or terminated. As a result, even if the MB gaming state starts or ends during the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), the high-probability re-gaming state does not end, so that the high-probability re-gaming state and the MB gaming state occur at the same time. I have something to do. At this time, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the sub-control circuit 101 displays the number of remaining games in the finite high-probability re-gaming state on the liquid crystal display device 11, but the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-gaming state during the MB gaming state is ". When it becomes "0", "EX" is displayed instead of the display of the number of remaining games. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1, even when a plurality of states advantageous to the player occur at the same time, the player can smoothly proceed with the game without fear of being confused.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the number of games (20 games) at which the high-probability replay state ends is set longer than the number of games (10 games) at which the MB game state ends. As a result, if the player wins the MB during the high-probability re-game state, can the player obtain "RT complete" or "MB immediate start" from the number of remaining games in the high-probability re-game state at the winning timing? Will be selected, and it will be possible to have a game with a strategic nature that has never existed before.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the effect during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state and the effect during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during normal times are different. Specifically, while the unique production stage is used during the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during normal times, it is high in the MB game state triggered by the winning MB during the high-probability re-game state. Take over the production stage (sprinting stage) during the probability replay state. As a result, even when the high-probability re-gaming state and the MB-game state occur at the same time, it is possible to improve the connection in terms of production, and the high-probability re-gaming state ends without the player noticing. It can be prevented from being stored.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the high-probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) ends during the MB game state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the RT state from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, but the sub-control circuit 101 The production stage is maintained as a sprinting stage, and after the end of the MB game state, the battle stage is changed according to the CZ. By maintaining the effect stage during the MB game state while making the finite high-probability re-game state into the MB penetration type in this way, even if multiple states that are advantageous to the player occur at the same time, the effect surface. You can improve the connection in.

[Various functions of the main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub-control board (sub-control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachi-slot machine 1 are as follows. Has a function.

The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as a game control means, a start operation detection means, a combination determination means, a carry-over means, a stop operation detection means, and a stop control means. Further, the sub control board 72 performs a predetermined effect on the liquid crystal display device 11 according to the progress of the game by the main control board 71. Therefore, the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11 function as effect executing means.

Further, the main control board 71 starts the RT2 state when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in the RT0 or RT3 state, and starts the RT1 state when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the RT0 or RT3 state. 71 functions as a predetermined state starting means, a first control means, and a third control means. Then, the main control board 71 counts the number of games played during the RT2 state, and when the number of games reaches 20 times, the RT2 state is terminated. Therefore, the main control board 71 is a counting means, a predetermined state. It functions as a termination means and a second control means.

Further, the main control board 71 starts the MB game state when the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed, and ends the MB game state when the number of medals exceeding the specified number is paid out during the MB game state. The main control board 71 functions as a specific state control means.

Further, the sub-control board 72 displays the number of remaining games in the RT2 state on the liquid crystal display device 11 during the RT2 state, and when the number of remaining games becomes "0" during the MB game state, the display of the number of remaining games is replaced. Since "EX" is displayed, the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11 function as display counters.

In Pachi-slot 1, as a case where a plurality of advantageous states for the player occur at the same time, a case where a predetermined gaming state (high probability re-gaming state) and a specific gaming state (MB gaming state) occur at the same time is taken as an example. As explained, it is not limited to this. The predetermined gaming state may be, for example, a gaming state in which a bonus such as a BB gaming state or an MB gaming state is operating, and a notification section (AT: assist) for notifying a mode of a stop operation advantageous to the player. It may be a time), or it may be a chance zone with a high expectation of transition to the notification section. Similarly, the specific gaming state may be, for example, a gaming state in which a bonus such as a BB gaming state is operating, and a notification section (AT: assist time) for notifying a mode of a stop operation advantageous to the player. ), Or it may be a chance zone with a high expectation of transition to the notification section. It may be in a high-probability replay state in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is high.

In this case, the start condition and the end condition of the specific gaming state can be arbitrary conditions according to the gaming state to be adopted. For example, when AT is used as a specific gaming state, the number of games may be used as the end condition, the number of sets may be used, and the number or difference of medals paid out during AT. The number of medals may be used, or the number of notifications (number of navigations) that affect the payout of medals during AT may be used, and the result of the continuation determination performed at an arbitrary timing during AT. May be used.

<Direction display that is integrated with the surrounding decorative images>
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the liquid crystal panel 241 is covered with the sheet member 203 from the front surface, and the liquid crystal display opening 211 is provided in a part of the sheet member 203 so that the shape of the liquid crystal effect region can be made arbitrary. Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the design of the wall surface on which bricks are piled up is drawn on the sheet member 203, and the decoration is integrated with the design drawn in the surroundings in the liquid crystal effect area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211b in normal times. The image is displayed, and when the predetermined effect is executed, the display of the decorative image having oneness is stopped, and the effect image corresponding to the predetermined effect (for example, the effect image in which the brick collapses and the predetermined character appears) is displayed. .. For the player, what he thought was a single decorative image was actually a part of the image on the liquid crystal display, which made him surprised. Will be possible.

[Various functions of the main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub-control board (sub-control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachi-slot machine 1 are as follows. Has a function.

Since the pachi-slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display device 11 and a sheet member 203 provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 241 of the liquid crystal display device 11, the liquid crystal display device 11 of the pachi-slot machine 1 functions as a liquid crystal display device and decorates the pachi-slot machine 1. The seat functions as the seat member 203. Further, since the liquid crystal opening 211b is formed in the sheet member 203, the liquid crystal opening 211b functions as an opening corresponding to a predetermined effect region. The sub-control board 72 functions as a control means for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device.

[Modification example]
For example, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the loop type is set to the RT3 state after the end of the BB game state, and the first CZ in the loop type RT is set to the RT3 state, and the second and subsequent CZs are set to the RT0 state. The success probability of CZ during RT is different between the first and the second and subsequent times. In this respect, for example, by shifting to the RT0 state after the end of the BB game state, the success probability of CZ during the loop type RT can be made the same for the first time and the second and subsequent times. Further, the BB gaming state triggered by "F_BB1" and the BB gaming state triggered by "F_BB2" are set to different gaming states such as the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, and the game transitions after the end of the BB1 gaming state. The RT state to be performed may be different from the RT state to be transferred after the end of the BB2 gaming state. For example, the RT state that shifts after the end of the BB1 gaming state may be set to the RT3 state, and the RT state that shifts after the end of the BB2 gaming state may be set to the RT4 gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay is higher / lower than that of the RT3 state. Further, the RT state that shifts after the end of the BB1 gaming state may be set to the RT0 state, and the RT state that shifts after the end of the BB2 gaming state may be set to the RT3 state.

Further, the privilege given to the player is not limited to the payout of medals and the operation of the bonus state, and is optional. For example, not only the benefits related to the payout given to the player (for example, transition to the ART state, addition of the duration of the ART state, transition to the CZ, addition of the duration of the CZ), but also benefits other than the payout. (For example, release of privilege video, custom release of pachislot 1, custom release of premier production (lottery probability, stage, character, etc.), interlocking function with mobile terminal (right to obtain images and game information on mobile terminal) Etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment and various modified examples, a pachi-slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Features other than the features peculiar to the pachi-slot machine 1, such as the features related to reel control and the features related to setting change and confirmation of the present invention, can be applied to a gaming machine called "pachinko", and the same effect can be obtained. For example, checksum generation and determination processing, various processing using the main CPU93 dedicated instruction code (address specification processing using the Q register, soft timer update processing, 7-segment LED drive processing, communication data generation and storage processing, etc. ), Various processes using the non-standard ROM area and the non-standard RAM area, etc. are also applicable to "pachinko".

Further, the set value may be set to only one step. At this time, the setting change process may be left behind or may be eliminated. When the setting change process is left, only the same setting can be retyped, so that the process is substantially for clearing the RAM. Even when the set value is set to only one step, a mode related to lottery (first hit and / or addition, etc.) of an advantageous state (ART state, etc.) is provided, and the number of times a predetermined winning combination is won with a predetermined probability is counted. However, by switching this mode when the number of times reaches a specified value, it is possible to cause undulations in the ball output.

In this case, the value obtained by multiplying the denominator of the predetermined probability and the specified value is one wave of balls. If the value is specified to be switched at the number of games corresponding to one day, even if the set value is one step, it can be made comparable to a plurality of game machines provided. For example, if the business hours of a day are 11 hours, 11h = 39600sec, so if the shortest time required for one game is 4.1 seconds according to the rules, the maximum number of games per day is 39600/4. 1 = about 9695 times. Since it is not realistic to have no breaks (meals and toilets), the number of games per day is considered to be about 8000. By setting the predetermined probability to 1/32 and the specified value to 256, 32 × 256 = 8192, so that the wave of the ball can be switched in about one day.

Furthermore, if the mode that is advantageous to the player and the mode that is disadvantageous to the player are switched alternately each time the number of times the predetermined combination is won reaches the specified value, the profit will be stable in a two-day cycle. It can contribute to the business of the store. Although the case where the set value is set to one step has been described, the setting value is not limited to one step and can be diverted. More specifically, if the number of set values is not changed, the wave of balls can be made more complicated without increasing the number of set values. Also, by reducing the number of set values, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the set values and the monotony.

Moreover, if the number of set values can be reduced, the data capacity can be reduced accordingly. If the set value of 6 steps can be changed to the set value of 1 step, the data can be reduced to 1/6. In addition, the development cost for designing the desired ball output rate at each stage is also reduced to 1/6. Furthermore, since only those that meet the test are permitted to be used for business, the time required for the test can be shortened.

[Other expandability of gaming machines according to the present embodiment]
In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the player's medal insertion operation (that is, the operation of inserting a hand-held medal into the medal insertion slot 13 or the credited medal is operated by the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15). If the game is started and the medal is paid out when the game is finished, the hopper device 51 is driven and the medal is paid out or credited from the medal payout exit 18. The form has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the present invention relates to all forms in which a player inputs a game medium necessary for a game, a game is performed based on the game medium, and a privilege is given based on the result of the game (for example, a medal is paid out). Can be applied. That is, not only the game medium is input (hanged) by the physical movement of the player and the game medium is paid out, but also the main control circuit 91 (main control board 71) itself is the game medium owned by the player. It may be possible to play a game without a medal by electromagnetically managing the above. Further, the game medium owned by the player may be electromagnetically managed by a game medium management device mounted (connected) to the main control circuit 91 (main control board 71) and managing the game medium. Alternatively, it may be another board (another board in the game machine) connected to the main control circuit 91.

In this case, the gaming medium management device is a device having a ROM and an RWM (or RAM) and provided in the gaming machine, and is bidirectionally communicated with an external gaming medium handling device (not shown) via a predetermined interface. It is possible to connect and win a prize (that is, an operation of providing a game medium necessary for a player to perform a game medium lending operation (that is, an operation of providing a game medium necessary for a player to perform a game medium loading operation) or a role related to a game medium payout operation (that is, an operation of providing a game medium). When the winning combination is established), the operation of paying out the game medium (that is, the operation of acquiring the game medium necessary for paying out the game medium to the player) or the game medium used for the game is used. It suffices that the operation of recording electromagnetically can be performed. Further, the game media management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of game media possessed on the front surface of the pachi-slot machine 1, for example, based on the management result of the number of game media. A number display device (not shown) may be provided to manage the number of game media displayed on the possessed game medium number display device. That is, the game medium management device may be capable of recording and displaying the total number of game media that the player can use for the game by an electromagnetic method.

Further, in this case, the game medium management device has a performance that allows the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device, and the player. Has the performance that the number of recorded game media cannot be reduced, and when an external connection terminal board (not shown) is provided between the device and an external game medium handling device. It is desirable that the player has the ability to transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media only through the external connection terminal board.

In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operating means, a return (settlement) operating means, and an external connection terminal board that can be operated by the player, and the gaming medium handling device is provided with a slot for valuable value such as banknotes and a recording medium. (For example, IC card) insertion slot, non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money from mobile terminals, other operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, external connection terminal board on the gaming medium handling device side It may be provided (neither is shown).

As a flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits valuable value into the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any of the above lending operation means. Then, the number of game media corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game medium handling device to the game medium management device is increased. Then, the player plays a game, and if a game medium is required, the above operation is repeated. After that, a predetermined number of game media are acquired as a result of the game, and when the game is finished, the number of game media is transmitted from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device by operating one of the return operation means, and the game is played. The medium handling device discharges a recording medium recording the number of game media. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored by itself when the number of game media is transmitted. The player takes the discharged recording medium to a prize counter or the like for exchanging prizes, or moves the game table to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another table.

In the above example, all the gaming media are transmitted to the gaming media handling device, but only the number of gaming media desired by the player is transmitted on the gaming machine or the gaming media handling device side, and the gaming medium possessed by the player is transmitted. It may be divided and processed. Further, not only the recording medium is discharged, but cash or a cash equivalent may be discharged, or the recording medium may be stored in a mobile terminal or the like. Further, the game medium handling device may be capable of inserting a member recording medium of the game hall, storing it in the member recording medium, and making it possible to replay the game at a later date.

Further, in the game machine or the game medium handling device, a lock operation for locking the game medium or valuable data communication to the game medium handling device or the game medium management device can be executed by operating a predetermined operating means (not shown). May be good. In that case, the player may be stored by setting information such as a one-time password that only the player can know, or by using an imaging means provided in the game machine or the game medium handling device.

As described above, the game medium management device may be capable of playing games only without a medal, or the game medium is inserted (hanged) by the physical movement of the player, and the game medium is played. It may be a form in which the game is paid out, a form in which the game is possible without a medal, or a form in which the game is possible in both forms. In this case, the game medium management device may adopt a method of directly controlling the selector 66 and the hopper device 51 described above, or these are controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main control board 71). Based on the transmission of the control result, a method is adopted that enables control in which the total number of game media that the player can use for the game is recorded by an electromagnetic method and displayed. You can also.

Further, in the above, the case where the game medium management device is applied to the pachi-slot machine 1 is described. However, in the slot machine and the enclosed game machine using the above-mentioned game ball, the game medium management device is similarly provided and the player It is also possible to manage the game medium of.

As described above, by providing the above-mentioned game medium management device, it is possible to reduce the number of selectors 66, hopper devices 51, etc. inside the game machine as compared with the case where the game medium is physically used for the game. Not only can the cost and manufacturing cost be reduced, but also the player can be prevented from coming into direct contact with the gaming medium, the gaming environment can be improved, noise can be reduced, and the number of devices can be reduced. It also reduces the power consumption of. In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through the game medium and the slot and payout port of the game medium. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

<Supplementary note (summary of the present invention)>
[First gaming machine]
In recent years, it is common to perform various effects according to the progress of the game. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-104425 includes a display device (liquid crystal display) for displaying an image, and is related to the game. A game machine that performs the production by video is disclosed.

According to such a gaming machine, various effects can be performed depending on the image displayed on the display device, but some players may not be able to enjoy the effects without noticing that the effects are being performed. In recent years, further improvement is required for the control of the effect using the display device.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned first problem, and the first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the risk that the player overlooks the production. That is.

A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player (for example, a main control circuit 91, a start switch 79), and the start. A symbol changing means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel according to the detection of the start operation by the operation detecting means, and the plurality of reels are provided. , The stop operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stop switch board 80) for detecting the stop operation for stopping each reel, and the stop operation detecting means stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation. The player is urged to stop the combination of the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol and the predetermined symbol when the rotation of the reel is stopped. The effect executing means (for example, a main control circuit 91, a sub control circuit 101) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a bonus challenge effect) is provided, and the effect executing means is used when the specific effect is executed. , Notifying the player that the specific effect is to be executed, and when the specific effect is executed, the symbol is provided by a predetermined amount before the notification by the effect executing means. A gaming machine characterized in that the rotation of the reel is started after the reel is changed.

[Second and third gaming machines]
Further, in recent years, it is common to perform various effects according to the progress of the game. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-104425 includes a display device (liquid crystal display) for displaying an image. , A game machine that performs a production related to a game by a video is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, various effects can be performed by the image displayed on the display device, and by displaying predetermined characters (sentences) on the display device, the player is being executed. You can tell the production name of the production.

In such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that conveys the production name of the effect being executed to the player by displaying a predetermined character (sentence) on the display device, but on the display device on which the effect is performed. There was no surprise even if the production name was displayed on the screen, and there was a risk that the player would get bored.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned second problem, and a second object of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of transmitting a production name to a player in an unexpected manner. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a game progress using the variable display means. A gaming machine including a game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) to be controlled, a display counter (for example, a display counter 6) capable of displaying information about the game, and an effect are executed according to the progress of the game. The display counter includes a possible effect executing means (for example, a main control circuit 91 and a sub control circuit 101), and the display counter is the predetermined when the effect executing means executes a predetermined effect (for example, a bonus challenge effect). A gaming machine characterized in that, at the start of the production of the above, the production name of the predetermined production is displayed instead of the information related to the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display counter is composed of a plurality of display counters, and when displaying the effect name of the predetermined effect, the effect name of the predetermined effect is displayed across the plurality of display counters. It may be characterized by displaying.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect name of the predetermined effect is composed of a predetermined character string (for example, "BONUS CHALLENGE"), and the display counter straddles the plurality of display counters and the predetermined effect. When displaying the effect name of, the first character or the first character string (for example, "CH") of the predetermined character string is displayed on the first display counter (for example, the display counter 61). , The first character of the predetermined character string or the second character or the second character string (for example, "A") following the first character string is not displayed, and the first character string is displayed. In the second display counter (for example, display counter 62) adjacent to the display counter, the second character in the predetermined character string or the third character or the third character string following the second character string. (For example, "LLE") may be displayed.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a third gaming machine having the following configuration.

A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a game progress using the variable display means. A gaming machine including a game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) to be controlled, and a grant determination means (for example, a grant determination means) capable of determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, a bonus game state) to a player. For example, when the main control circuit 91) and the granting determination means decide to grant the privilege, the privilege granting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of granting the privilege and a display counter capable of displaying information about the game. (For example, a display counter 6) and an effect executing means (for example, a main control circuit 91 and a sub control circuit 101) capable of executing an effect according to the progress of a game, and the effect can be executed by the effect executing means. Includes a predetermined effect (for example, a bonus challenge effect) suggesting the determination result of the grant of the privilege by the grant determination means, and the display counter is a case where the effect executing means executes the predetermined effect. The effect name of the predetermined effect can be displayed in a plurality of display modes (for example, uppercase or lowercase letters), and the probability of displaying the predetermined effect name in the predetermined display mode is determined by the grant determination means. A gaming machine characterized in that it differs between when it is decided to grant the above-mentioned privilege and when it is decided not to grant the above-mentioned privilege.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that plays a game using a gaming value (for example, a medal), and the display counter displays information regarding the gaming value (for example, credits and the number of payouts). It may be characterized by being a display counter to be displayed.

[4th-8th gaming machines]
Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-52358 discloses a gaming machine that starts a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed. By the way, in a gaming machine that starts a bonus game state by a combination of displayed symbols, the player needs to perform a stop operation aiming at a combination of symbols according to the bonus combination, which is a game that is not good at so-called push operation. There was a problem that it took time for the person to start the bonus game state.

Therefore, in recent years, there is also known a gaming machine provided with a preparatory eye that can easily display a combination of symbols according to a bonus combination. For example, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the combination of symbols "BAR-BAR-Don 1" is a preparation for the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination "Don 1-Don 1-Don 1". Specifically, in the next game in which the preparations are displayed, the player performs a stop operation aiming at the "Don 1" symbol at the symbol position "3" on the left reel, and then the middle reel and the right reel. By simply performing a stop operation on the reels at a constant rhythm (interval), it is possible to stop and display a combination of symbols according to the bonus combination of "Don 1-Don 1-Don 1".

According to such a gaming machine, preparations are prepared in advance, only the first stop is aimed at in the next game, and the second stop and the third stop are operated with a constant rhythm, and any symbol can be used. Since the combination (for example, the combination of symbols according to the bonus combination) can be displayed (so-called immediate alignment of bonuses), only one reel is pressed, and the player is not good at pressing. Is also beneficial. However, with conventional gaming machines, preparations are prepared for the game after the winning of the bonus role is detected, and the bonuses are immediately aligned in the next game, so preparation is troublesome and immediate alignment is required. Not many players did it.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned third problem, and a third object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily realizing immediate alignment of symbol combinations.

In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a fourth gaming machine having the following configuration.

Control the progress of a game using a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from the plurality of winning combinations. A game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) is provided, and when a specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, the specific game state is displayed. It is a game machine that can be started, and the plurality of combinations are determined as a winning combination and a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying the combination of the specific symbols when the winning combination is determined. And a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, a combination of symbols of "C_strong special") can be displayed, and when the winning combination is determined, the specific combination is always determined as the winning combination. (For example, "F_strong special combination"), and each of the plurality of reels has a specific symbol (for example, "Red 7" symbol) constituting the combination of the specific symbols according to the specific combination. ) And a predetermined symbol (for example, a "gear" symbol) constituting a combination of the predetermined symbols according to the predetermined combination, and the distance between the predetermined symbol and the specific symbol on the same reel is set. A game machine characterized by being drawn so as to change at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a fifth gaming machine having the following configuration.

Control the progress of a game using a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from the plurality of reels. A game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) is provided, and a combination of first or second symbols (for example, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" or "Blue" is provided when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped. 7-Blue 7-Blue 7 ") is a gaming machine capable of starting a specific gaming state, and the plurality of reels are provided side by side in the horizontal direction, and the plurality of reels are won. A specific combination (for example, "F_BB") that can display the combination of the first or second symbols when determined as a combination, and a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "C_strong special") when determined as a winning combination. ”) Can be displayed, and when the winning combination is determined, the predetermined combination (for example,“ F_strong special combination ”) that is determined as the winning combination together with the specific combination is Each of the plurality of reels includes a first symbol (for example, a "red 7" symbol) constituting a combination of the first symbols corresponding to the specific combination, and the first symbol corresponding to the specific combination. The second symbol (for example, "blue 7" symbol) constituting the combination of the two symbols and the predetermined symbol (for example, "gear" symbol) constituting the combination of the predetermined symbols according to the predetermined combination are In addition to being drawn, the distance between the predetermined symbol and the first symbol in the rotation direction on the same reel is drawn so as to increase by a fixed interval in order from the left reel, and also with the predetermined symbol on the same reel. A gaming machine characterized in that the distance between the second symbol and the reel in the rotation direction is drawn so as to be widened by a fixed distance in order from the right reel.

In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a sixth gaming machine having the following configuration.

Control the progress of a game using a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from the plurality of reels. A game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) is provided, and a combination of first or second symbols (for example, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" or "Blue" is provided when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped. 7-Blue 7-Blue 7 ") is a gaming machine capable of starting a specific gaming state, and the plurality of reels are provided side by side in the horizontal direction, and the plurality of reels are won. A first specific combination (for example, BB1) capable of displaying the combination of the first symbols when determined as a combination, and a second specific combination capable of displaying the combination of the second symbols when determined as a winning combination. (For example, BB2) and a predetermined combination of symbols when determined as a winning combination (for example, a combination of symbols of "C_strong special") can be displayed, and when the winning combination is determined, the above is always the case. A predetermined combination (for example, "F_strong special combination"), which is determined as a winning combination together with either the first specific combination or the second specific combination, is included, and each of the plurality of reels includes the first specific combination. 1 The first symbol (for example, the "red 7" symbol) constituting the combination of the first symbol corresponding to the specific combination and the second symbol constituting the combination of the second symbol corresponding to the second specific combination. A symbol (for example, a "blue 7" symbol) and a predetermined symbol (for example, a "gear" symbol) constituting a combination of the predetermined symbols according to the predetermined combination are drawn, and the predetermined symbol on the same reel is drawn. The distance between the reel and the first symbol in the rotation direction of the reel is drawn so as to increase by a fixed interval in order from the left reel, and the rotation of the reel between the predetermined symbol and the second symbol on the same reel. A gaming machine characterized in that the intervals in the directions are drawn so as to increase by a fixed interval in order from the reel on the right.

In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a seventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

Control the progress of a game using a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from the plurality of combinations. A game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) is provided, and a combination of the first or second symbols (for example, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" or "Blue" is provided when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped. 7-Blue 7-Blue 7 ") is a gaming machine capable of starting a specific gaming state, and the plurality of combinations are combined with the first symbol when determined as a winning combination. When the first specific combination that can be displayed (for example, BB1) and the second specific combination that can display the combination of the second symbol when determined as the winning combination (for example, BB2) and the winning combination are determined. When a third symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to the strong special combination 1) can be displayed and the winning combination is determined, the first specific combination is also determined as the winning combination. It is possible to display a combination of the first predetermined combination (for example, the strong special combination 1) and the fourth symbol (for example, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the strong special combination 2) when the winning combination is determined. , A second predetermined combination (for example, a strong special combination 2), which is determined as a winning combination together with the second specific combination when it is determined as a winning combination, is included in each of the plurality of reels. Is a first symbol constituting a combination of the first symbols corresponding to the first specific combination, a second symbol constituting a combination of the second symbols corresponding to the second specific combination, and the first symbol. (1) The third symbol constituting the combination of the third symbol according to the predetermined combination and the fourth symbol constituting the combination of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second predetermined combination are drawn and the same. The distance between the third symbol and the first symbol on the reel is drawn so as to change by a constant interval between adjacent reels, and the distance between the fourth symbol and the second symbol on the same reel is set. A gaming machine characterized in that it is drawn so as to change at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides an eighth gaming machine having the following configuration.

Control the progress of a game using a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from the plurality of combinations. A gaming machine including a game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91), wherein the plurality of combinations have a combination of first symbols (for example, a symbol of "C_BB") when determined as a winning combination. The first specific combination (for example, "F_BB") that can display the combination) and the second specification that can display the combination of the second symbol (for example, the combination of the symbols of "C_MB") that is determined as the winning combination. It is possible to display a combination of a combination (for example, "F_MB") and a predetermined symbol (for example, a combination of symbols of "C_strong special") when the winning combination is determined, and the second specific combination is the winning combination. When the winning combination is determined in a game that has not been carried over, the predetermined combination (for example, "F_strong special role"), which is determined as the winning combination together with the first specific combination, is included, and the plurality of the above-mentioned plurality. In each of the reels, a combination of a specific symbol (for example, a "red 7" symbol) constituting the combination of the first symbol corresponding to the first specific combination and the predetermined symbol corresponding to the predetermined combination. A predetermined symbol (for example, a "gear" symbol) constituting the symbol is drawn, and the distance between the predetermined symbol and the specific symbol on the same reel is drawn so as to change by a constant interval between adjacent reels. When the combination of the first symbols is displayed when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, the first specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) can be started, and when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, the first When the combination of the symbols 2 is displayed, the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting the second specific gaming state (for example, the MB gaming state) and the first specific combination are the winning combinations. Once determined, the first specific combination is carried over as the winning combination until the combination of the first symbols is displayed, and when the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the second symbol The game control means further includes a carry-over means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that carries over the second specific combination as a winning combination until the combination is displayed. The first specific combination is not determined as the winning combination, and the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination in the game in which the carry-over means carries over the second specific combination as the winning combination. If this is the case, the combination of the predetermined symbols will be changed when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped. A gaming machine characterized in that the plurality of reels are controlled so as not to be displayed.

[9th to 13th gaming machines]
Further, in such a gaming machine, setting values (for example, setting 1 to setting 6) of a plurality of stages for determining the payout rate (ratio of the paid out gaming medium to the inserted gaming medium) are provided, and these are provided. One of the setting values of multiple stages is set and operated. For the player, the higher the set value (so-called high setting) of the ball output rate, the more likely it is that a gaming medium can be obtained. Therefore, the set value of the gaming machine that the player is playing during the game. I hope to grasp.

Some ideas have been made so far to suggest the set value to the player. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-337506 has a general role and a special role as an internal winning combination, and the general winning combination is an internal winning combination. While making the probability of winning equal for all set values, the probability that the special combination will win internally is configured to differ depending on the setting value, and if the special combination wins internally, it corresponds to the special combination when the predetermined stop operation is performed. A gaming machine is disclosed in which a combination of symbols to be played is stopped and displayed, while a combination of symbols corresponding to a general combination is stopped and displayed if a predetermined stop operation is not performed.

Here, the suggestion of the set value from the player side is useful for selecting the gaming table, while the suggestion of the set value from the game store side contributes to the promotion of the operation of the gaming machine. expect. However, the conventional ingenuity that suggests the set value has little contribution to the promotion of the operation of the gaming machine, and further improvement is required.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned fourth problem, and a fourth object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting settings that contribute to promotion of operation.

In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a ninth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying the symbol displayed on the 3C, 3R, and a predetermined start operation from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91,). The stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determining means, and the stop control means (for example, stop control means) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the combination of the main control circuit 91) and the specific symbol (for example, the symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, the specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) is displayed. ) Is possible to start the specific game control means (for example, the main control circuit 91), the power on detection means for detecting the power on (for example, the power supply device 53, the power on detection circuit), and the advantage for the player. A setting means (for example, a setting key type switch 56) for setting one of a plurality of different setting values is provided, and the plurality of combinations are specified as winning combinations. A specific combination capable of displaying a combination of symbols (for example, "F_BB") is included, and after the power-on detection means detects the power-on, the specific game control means performs the first specific game state. In a game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination (for example, at the time of winning the first "F_BB") during the period until the start of the operation, the stop operation detecting means performs a predetermined stop operation (for example, the middle stage). When the tempai) is detected, the effect determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91 and the sub control circuit 101) capable of determining whether to perform the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means, and the effect determining means A gaming machine characterized in that, when it is determined to perform the setting suggestion effect, the effect execution means (for example, sub-control circuit 101, speakers 20L, 20R) for performing the setting suggestion effect is further provided.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the power supply disconnection detecting means (for example, the power supply device 53, the power supply disconnection detection circuit) for detecting the power supply disconnection and the power supply disconnection detection circuit are detected after the power supply disconnection is detected. Further provided with a power interruption period acquisition means (for example, a main control circuit 91, a sub control circuit 101) for acquiring a power interruption period until the power is cut off, the effect determining means is the power supply acquired by the power interruption period acquisition means. When the disconnection period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period, the specific combination in the period from the detection of the power-on to the start of the first specific game state by the specific game control means is the winning combination. In the game determined as, when the stop operation detecting means detects the predetermined stop operation, it can be determined that the setting suggestion effect is performed, while the power interruption period acquired by the power interruption period acquisition means is If it is less than a predetermined period, the specific combination in the period from the detection of the power-on to the start of the first specific game state by the specific game control means is determined as the winning combination. In the game, even if the stop operation detecting means detects the predetermined stop operation, it may not be determined that the setting suggestion effect is performed.

In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a tenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying the symbols displayed on the 3Cs and 3Rs, and a predetermined combination from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91, etc.) The stop switch board 80) and the stop control means (for example, stop control means (for example,) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the combination of the main control circuit 91) and the specific symbol (for example, the symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, the specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) is displayed. ) Can be started (for example, the main control circuit 91) and a setting means (for example, for setting) for setting one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. A key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations include a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination, and the specific game. The specific combination in the specific state inactive period (for example, the period until the first "F_BB" is won) until the first specific game state is started by the control means is determined as the winning combination. In the game, when the stop operation detecting means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, a middle tempai), it is possible to determine whether to perform a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means (for example, an effect determining means (for example). The main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) and the effect executing means (for example, the sub control circuit 101, the speakers 20L, 20R) that perform the setting suggestion effect when the effect determining means determines to perform the setting suggestion effect. Further, the effect determining means can determine that the setting suggestion effect is performed until a predetermined number of games are played from the game in which the specific combination is first determined as the winning combination in the specific state non-operating period. On the other hand, after the predetermined number of games have been played, even if the stop operation detecting means detects the predetermined stop operation, the setting is made. A gaming machine characterized in that it is not decided to perform suggestive production.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying the symbols displayed on the 3Cs and 3Rs, and a predetermined combination from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91, etc.) The stop switch board 80) and the stop control means (for example, stop control means (for example,) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the combination of the main control circuit 91) and the specific symbol (for example, the symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, the specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) is displayed. ) Can be started (for example, the main control circuit 91) and a setting means (for example, for setting) for setting one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. A key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations include a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination, and the specific game. The specific combination in the specific state inactive period (for example, the period until the first "F_BB" is won) until the first specific game state is started by the control means is determined as the winning combination. In the game, when the stop operation detecting means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, a middle-stage tempai), it is possible to determine whether to perform a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means (for example, an effect determining means (for example). The main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) and the effect executing means (for example, the sub control circuit 101, the speakers 20L, 20R) that perform the setting suggestion effect when the effect determining means determines to perform the setting suggestion effect. When the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, a notification means (for example, a notification lamp) capable of notifying the player to that effect is further provided, and the effect determination means is the specification during the specific state non-operation period. Among the games in which the combination is determined as the winning combination, in the game before the notification means makes the notification, it can be determined that the setting suggestion effect is performed. On the other hand, in the game after the notification means has made the notification, the gaming machine is characterized in that even if the stop operation detecting means detects the predetermined stop operation, it is not determined to perform the setting suggestion effect. ..

In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides an eleventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying the symbols displayed on the 3Cs and 3Rs, and a predetermined combination from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91,) A stop control means (for example, a stop control means (for example,) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determining means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the combination of the main control circuit 91) and the specific symbol (for example, the symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, the specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) is displayed. ) Can be started from the specific game control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (for example, for setting). A key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations include a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination, and the specific game. In the game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination in the period until the first specific game state is started by the control means (for example, the period until the first "F_BB" is won). When the stop operation detecting means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, a middle tempai), it can be determined with a predetermined probability that a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means is performed, and the stop operation is performed. When the detecting means detects a specific stop operation (for example, a specific push order) different from the predetermined stop operation, the setting value set by the setting means is suggested with a specific probability different from the predetermined probability. The effect determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91 and the sub control circuit 101) that can be determined when the setting suggestion effect is performed, and the effect that the setting suggestion effect is performed when the effect determining means determines to perform the setting suggestion effect. A gaming machine further comprising an execution means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101, speakers 20L, 20R).

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the stop operation detecting means detects the predetermined stop operation when the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing, and the specific order when the stop operations are performed in a specific order. It may be characterized in that the stop operation of the above is detected, and the predetermined probability is higher than the predetermined probability.

In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a twelfth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying the symbols displayed on the 3Cs and 3Rs, and a predetermined combination from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91, etc.) The stop switch board 80) and the stop control means (for example, stop control means (for example,) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the combination of the main control circuit 91) and the specific symbol (for example, the symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, the specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) is displayed. ) Can be started (for example, the main control circuit 91), the credit means for storing the game value used for the game (for example, the main control circuit 91), and a plurality of different advantages for the player. A setting means (for example, a key type switch 56 for setting) for setting one of the set values from the set values is provided, and the plurality of combinations are determined to be the winning combination of the specific symbol. A specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination is included, and a specific state non-operation period (for example, the first "F_BB") until the first specific game state is started by the specific game control means. In the game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the setting means sets when the stop operation detecting means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, a middle-stage tempai). When it is determined that the effect determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91 and the sub control circuit 101) can determine whether to perform the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value, and the effect determining means performs the setting suggestion effect, the setting is performed. An effect executing means (for example, sub-control circuit 101, speakers 20L, 20R) for performing a suggestion effect, and a notification means (for example, a notification lamp) capable of notifying the player when the specific combination is determined as the winning combination. ), And further, the effect determining means is among the games in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination during the specific state non-operation period. In the game before the notification means makes the notification, it can be determined that the setting suggestion effect is performed, while in the game after the notification means makes the notification, the stop operation detecting means is the predetermined. Even if the stop operation is detected, it is not determined that the setting suggestion effect is performed, and in the game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the value for the game stored by the credit means is less than a predetermined quantity. In the case of (for example, 0 cards), when the stop control means stops the variable display of the variable display means, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific combination is determined as the winning combination.

In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a thirteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying the symbols displayed on the 3Cs and 3Rs, and a predetermined combination from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91, etc.) The stop switch board 80) and the stop control means (for example, stop control means (for example,) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the combination of the main control circuit 91) and the specific symbol (for example, the symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, the specific gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) is displayed. ) Can be started (for example, the main control circuit 91) and a setting means (for example, for setting) for setting one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. A key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations include a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination, and the specific combination is included. When the stop operation detecting means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, the middle tempai) in the game determined as the winning combination, it is possible to determine whether to perform a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means. When it is determined that the effect determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91 and the sub control circuit 101) and the effect determining means perform the setting suggestion effect, the effect executing means (for example, the sub control circuit 101) performs the setting suggestion effect. , Speakers 20L, 20R), and the effect determining means is a game in which the specific combination is determined as a winning combination in the period until the first specific game state is started by the specific game control means. When the predetermined stop operation is detected, it can be determined that the setting suggestion effect is performed with the first probability, and the specific combination is performed in the period after the first specific gaming state is started. When the predetermined stop operation is detected in the game determined as the winning combination, the setting suggestion effect is performed with a second probability lower than the first probability. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be determined when it is performed.

[14th to 17th gaming machines]
Further, conventionally, a gaming machine having a predetermined winning combination high probability state in which the probability that a predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination is high is also known. A gaming machine having a high-probability re-gaming state (RT) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is high is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, there is an advantageous state for the player in the games other than the bonus game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Here, in a conventional gaming machine having a predetermined combination high probability state, if a bonus combination is won during the predetermined combination high probability state, the predetermined combination high probability state is generally terminated by the winning of the bonus combination. However, in recent years, there is also known a gaming machine that does not end the predetermined winning combination high probability state even if the bonus winning combination is won, and the predetermined winning combination high probability state continues through the bonus game. However, if the predetermined winning combination high probability state does not end due to the bonus, the bonus game and the predetermined winning combination high probability state occur at the same time, and there is a risk that the player may be confused.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned fifth problem, and a fifth object of the present invention is a game in which a game can be smoothly advanced even when a plurality of game states occur at the same time. The purpose is to provide an opportunity.

In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a fourteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a game progress using the variable display means. A gaming machine including a game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) to be controlled, and when a predetermined condition (for example, an RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT0 or RT3) is satisfied, a predetermined gaming state (for example, an RT2 transition symbol is displayed). , RT2), a predetermined state starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91), a counting means for counting the number of games played during the predetermined gaming state (for example, the main control circuit 91), and the counting. When the number of times counted by the means reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), the predetermined state ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that ends the predetermined gaming state and the predetermined gaming state are described. When a display counter (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) that displays the number of times counted by the counting means and a specific start condition (for example, display of a symbol combination of "C_MB") are satisfied, a specific gaming state (for example, MB) is satisfied. A specific state control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) that ends the specific game state when a specific end condition (for example, more than 108 medals are paid out) is satisfied after starting the game state). The predetermined state ending means is described, even when the specific gaming state starts or ends during the predetermined gaming state, until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times. The counting means continues counting the number of times during the predetermined gaming state even during the specific gaming state without ending the predetermined gaming state, and the display counter displays the specific gaming state. The number of times is displayed even during the state, and when the number of times reaches the predetermined number of times during the specific gaming state, a specific display (for example, "EX" is displayed) instead of the display of the number of times. A game machine characterized by performing.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined gaming state is a high-probability re-gaming state in which the re-gaming combination is determined to be the winning combination, and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It may be characterized by being in a bonus state.

In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a fifteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A plurality of identification displays (for example, reel 3L, depending on the start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means). A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying (a symbol displayed on 3C, 3R) and a predetermined start operation from a plurality of combinations according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the stopping operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means (for example, the main control circuit 91,) A stop control means (for example, a stop control means (for example,) for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determining means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. It is a gaming machine including a main control circuit 91), and as a gaming state in which a game is played, there is a high probability that a normal gaming state and a re-gaming combination are determined to be the winning combination than in the normal gaming state. It has a plurality of gaming states including a re-gaming state (for example, RT2 having a high RT) and a bonus state (for example, an MB gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and has a predetermined condition. When (for example, the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT0 or RT3) is satisfied, the predetermined state starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for starting the high-probability re-gaming state and the line during the high-probability re-gaming state. When the counting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for counting the number of times of the game is counted and the number of times counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), the high-probability replay state is terminated. The predetermined state ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91), the display counter (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) that displays the number of times counted by the counting means during the high probability replay state, and the fluctuation display are stopped. When the display result corresponding to the bonus combination (for example, the symbol combination of "C_MB") is displayed, the bonus state is started, and the game period of the bonus state reaches a predetermined period (for example, 108 cards). When the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for terminating the bonus state and the combination determining means determine the bonus combination as the winning combination, the bonus combination is dealt with. Further, the carry-over means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for carrying over the bonus combination as a winning combination until the display result is displayed is further provided. The predetermined state ending means is the predetermined gaming state until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number even when the bonus state is started or ended during the high probability re-gaming state. The counting means continues counting the number of times during the high-probability replay state even during the bonus state, and the display counter keeps counting the number of times during the bonus state. When a predetermined number of times is reached, a specific display (for example, "EX" is displayed) is displayed, and the combination determining means other than the bonus combination carried over while the carry-over means carries over the bonus combination as a winning combination. The high-probability re-gaming state ends when the number of games (for example, 10 times) according to the predetermined period at which the bonus state ends without newly determining the bonus combination of A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times is less than the predetermined number of times.

In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a sixteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a game progress using the variable display means. A game machine including a game control means for controlling (for example, a main control circuit 91) and an effect execution means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) capable of executing an effect related to a game, wherein the game machine has predetermined conditions (for example, RT0). Alternatively, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT3, a predetermined state starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that starts a predetermined gaming state (for example, RT2) different from the normal gaming state, and the predetermined predetermined state. When the counting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the game state and the number of times counted by the counting means reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), the predetermined game A predetermined state ending means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for ending the state and a display counter (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying the number of times counted by the counting means during the predetermined gaming state are specified. When the start condition (for example, display of the symbol combination of "C_MB") is satisfied, a specific game state (for example, MB game state) is started and a specific end condition (for example, more than 108 medals are paid out). When the condition is satisfied, the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for ending the specific gaming state is provided, and the predetermined state ending means starts the specific gaming state during the predetermined gaming state. Or even when the counting means is finished, the counting means is in the specific gaming state without ending the predetermined gaming state until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times. However, during the predetermined gaming state, the counting of the number of times is continued, and the display counter displays a specific display (for example, "EX") when the number of times reaches the predetermined number of times during the specific gaming state. ), The effect executing means performs the effect using the predetermined effect stage during the predetermined game state, and the predetermined game state during the specific game state started during the normal game state. The effect is performed using a specific effect stage different from the effect stage, and the effect is performed using the predetermined effect stage during the specific gaming state started during the predetermined gaming state. A featured gaming machine.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined gaming state is a high-probability re-gaming state in which the re-gaming combination is determined to be the winning combination, and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It may be characterized by being in a bonus state.

In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a seventeenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a game progress using the variable display means. A gaming machine including a game control means for controlling (for example, a main control circuit 91) and an effect executing means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) capable of executing an effect related to a game, and the game state in which the game is performed is the first. A plurality of gaming states including one gaming state (eg RT0 or RT3), a second gaming state advantageous to the player (eg RT2), and a third gaming state disadvantageous to the player (eg RT1). The first control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that starts the second game state when the first condition (for example, the RT2 transition symbol is displayed) is satisfied in the first game state, and the above. When the counting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the second gaming state and the number of times counted by the counting means reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), the first 2 Satisfy the second control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that ends the gaming state and starts the first gaming state, and the second condition (for example, the RT1 transition symbol is displayed) in the first gaming state. And a third control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that starts the third game state, and a display counter (for example, a liquid crystal display) that displays the number of times that the counting means has counted during the second game state. When the device 11) and the display result corresponding to the bonus combination are displayed when the variable display is stopped, a bonus state (for example, MB game state) advantageous to the player is started, and the game period of the bonus state is started. The first control means includes a specific state control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) that terminates the bonus state when the player reaches a predetermined period (for example, a period until more than 108 medals are paid out). Even if the bonus state starts or ends during the second gaming state, the second gaming state is not terminated until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times. Further, when the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times, the second gaming state is terminated and the first gaming state is started even during the bonus state, and the counting is performed. The means continues to count the number of times during the second gaming state even during the bonus state, and the display counter displays a specific display when the number of times reaches the predetermined number of times during the bonus state. Do and before During the first gaming state, the effect executing means performs the effect using the first effect stage, and during the second game state, the effect is performed using the second effect stage. When the second gaming state ends and the first gaming state starts during the bonus state that started during the second gaming state, the second effect stage is used until the bonus state ends. A gaming machine characterized in that the effect is performed and the effect is performed using the first effect stage after the bonus state is completed.

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Further, in such a gaming machine, various effects are generally performed according to the progress of the game. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-104425 describes a display device (liquid crystal display) for displaying an image. A gaming machine equipped with a display) and performing a visual effect on a game is disclosed.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform various effects depending on the image displayed on the display device, but there is a problem that simply displaying the image is not interesting, and in recent years, a display device has been used. Further improvements are required for the control of the production.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned sixth problem, and a sixth object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by using a display device. The purpose.

In order to solve the sixth problem, the present invention provides an eighteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

A liquid crystal display device (for example, a liquid crystal display) that is a game machine that advances a game by changing and stopping a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and produces an effect related to the game. The device 11), a control means for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device (for example, a sub-control circuit 101), and a decorative sheet (for example, a decorative sheet on which a predetermined decorative image is drawn and the display surface of the liquid crystal display device is covered from the front surface). , Sheet member 203), and the decorative sheet is provided with a region (for example, a liquid crystal opening 211b) in which a part of the display surface of the liquid crystal display device can be visually recognized. A decorative image integrated with the predetermined decorative image drawn on the decorative sheet is displayed in the effect area of the liquid crystal display device visually recognized from the area of the decorative sheet, and the predetermined effect is performed when the predetermined effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the display of the decorative image integrated with the decorative image of the above is stopped, and the display of the effect image according to the predetermined effect can be displayed.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the decorative sheet has a first area (for example, a visible area) in which a first effect area of the liquid crystal display device for displaying the decorative image integrated with the predetermined decorative image can be visually recognized. , The liquid crystal opening 211b) and a second region (for example, the liquid crystal opening 211a) in which a second effect region different from the first effect region can be visually recognized, and the control means is the second. By displaying a specific effect image in the effect area, the effect in each game may be executed.

1 ... Pachislot, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Reel display window, 17L, 17C, 17R ... Stop button, 91 ... Main control circuit, 101 ... Sub control circuit

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A gaming machine provided with a plurality of reels capable of variable display of a plurality of symbols and a gaming control means for controlling the progress of a game using the plurality of reels according to a winning combination determined from a plurality of winning combinations. There,
The plurality of combinations include a first specific combination that can display the combination of the first symbol when determined as the winning combination, and a second specific combination that can display the combination of the second symbols when determined as the winning combination. When the combination of the winning combination and the winning combination is determined, the combination of the predetermined symbol can be displayed, and the second specific winning combination is not carried over as the winning combination, the first winning combination is always determined. Includes a predetermined role that is determined as a winning role together with a specific role,
Each of the plurality of reels includes a specific symbol constituting the combination of the first symbol corresponding to the first specific combination, and a predetermined symbol constituting the combination of the predetermined symbol corresponding to the predetermined combination. Is drawn and
The distance between the predetermined symbol and the specific symbol on the same reel is drawn so as to change by a fixed interval between adjacent reels.
When the combination of the first symbols is displayed when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, the first specific gaming state can be started, and when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, the combination of the second symbols is displayed. Then, a specific state control means capable of starting the second specific game state, and
When the first specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the first specific combination is carried over as the winning combination until the combination of the first symbols is displayed, and the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination. Then, the carry-over means of carrying over the second specific combination as the winning combination until the combination of the second symbols is displayed,
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The game control means does not determine the first specific combination as the winning combination while the carry-over means carries over the second specific combination as the winning combination, and the carry-over means does not determine the second specific combination as the winning combination. When the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination in the game in which the combination is carried over as the winning combination, the plurality of reels are controlled so that the combination of the predetermined symbols is not displayed when the fluctuation of the symbol stops.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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