JP2007089945A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a winning rate appropriate and to prevent the degree of freedom of development from being lost. <P>SOLUTION: When the rotation of a plurality of reels is stopped, the game machine decides whether or not it is a winning on the basis of the combination of patterns displayed by a pattern display means (for instance, display windows 4L, 4C and 4R) and a pattern combination table in which the combination of the patterns relating to the winning is stipulated. Then, the combination of the patterns to be the winning no matter what kind of the patterns arranged on the peripheral surface of the other reels are combined with a specified pattern arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel is not stipulated in the pattern combination table, and the number of the combinations of the patterns relating to the winning stipulated in the pattern combination table exceeds 11/100 of the number of all the combinations of the patterns arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels and does not exceed 40/100. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Start of rotation of each reel based on a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted A start switch that outputs a signal for requesting a stop, a stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel, based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), Based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch, a game machine including a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor and rotates and stops each reel. Chisuro is known. Normally, in such a pachislot, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed on the effective lines in the plurality of display windows, and a medal is paid out. Etc. are performed.

  Currently, in a mainstream gaming machine, when a start operation by the player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation is stopped. Is done. That is, even if a result related to winning is obtained by internal lottery (hereinafter, the internal lottery result type is referred to as “internal winning combination”), if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, The combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed on the active line. Therefore, the player is required to have a predetermined technique called “promotion”.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, the number of combinations of all symbols provided in the gaming machine can be reduced from the viewpoint of preventing loss of game soundness, for example, by preventing the player's gambling feelings from being drastically reduced. Of these, it is required to keep the ratio of the number of symbol combinations related to winning (hereinafter referred to as winning rate) within a predetermined appropriate range.

  Specifically, the “Rules for Accreditation and Modeling of Pachislot Machines” in the “Rules on Customs Sales and the Act on the Optimization of Businesses” is set up, and among these, “Number of symbol combinations related to winning prizes” Shall be more than 11/100 and not more than 40/100 of the number of all combinations of symbols ”(in Appendix Table 5 (1) b) Regulation).

  Here, if the number of symbols combined on the peripheral surface of one reel is N, the number of all symbol combinations can be calculated by multiplying N by the number of reels. . For example, if 21 symbols are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of 3 reels, the number is 9261 (21 × 21 × 21). In addition, the number of symbol combinations related to winning is calculated by multiplying the number of symbols related to the winning placed on each reel. For example, if five symbols related to a prize are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of three reels, the number is 125 (5 × 5 × 5). If a plurality of types of winnings are provided, the total number of symbol combinations related to each winning is obtained.

In the conventional gaming machine, it is common to apply a combination of symbols of the same type (for example, “7-7-7”) as a combination of symbols related to winning. However, this alone may not satisfy the above-mentioned appropriate range, so as a technique for raising the winning rate, any other reel for a specific symbol arranged on one reel. It has become mainstream to apply a combination of symbols configured so that a winning combination is obtained even if combinations of types of symbols are combined (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In other words, if a specific symbol placed on one reel is displayed on the active line, a winning is determined regardless of which of the symbols placed on other reels (for example, 21 symbols) is displayed. For example, even if two of the above specific symbols are arranged on one reel, the number of symbol combinations related to winning is 882 (2 × 21 × 21), and as a result, the symbols of the same type are combined. It is possible to increase the number compared to the case of applying only things.
JP 2000-237378 A

  In the gaming machine as described above, when the rotation of the reel is stopped, the stop can be performed after the rotation within a predetermined range after the detection of the stop operation. For this reason, if the internal winning combination related to the winning is determined, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols related to the winning is displayed on the effective line as much as possible (so-called pull-in). ). Conversely, if the internal winning combination related to the winning is not determined, the reel rotation is stopped so as to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the winning even if the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. (Called so-called kick-off).

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, a winning is determined only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the one reel, so that the symbol of the reel on which the specific symbol is arranged is determined. Depending on the configuration, there is a possibility that the above-described pull-in or kick-out may be impossible.

  For example, in the case of kicking, if the reel being rotated is the last one, and the specific symbol is arranged on the peripheral surface of the last reel, the combination of symbols related to winning If the symbol that constitutes the symbol, the so-called “tempe”, is displayed on the active line, the specific symbol may be displayed on the active line even if it is attempted to avoid displaying the winning symbol on the last reel. I was worried.

  In such a case, it is necessary to impose restrictions on the configuration that can be taken as the arrangement of symbols arranged on the reels, the combination of symbols related to winning, etc., and as a result, the degree of freedom in design and development may be lost. There was.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that optimizes a winning rate and prevents loss of freedom of development.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface, and a plurality of some of a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 symbols described later) arranged on the circumferential surface of each of the reels. The symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) and the start operation detection means for detecting the start operation (for example, the start which will be described later) Switch 6S), internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means (for example, internal lottery processing of FIG. 18 performed by CPU 31 described later), Reel rotating means for rotating a plurality of reels (for example, reel control processing in step S173 of FIG. 23 performed by stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later and CPU 31 described later). A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation corresponding to the type of the plurality of reels, and rotation of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Reel stop means (for example, reel stop control process of FIG. 19 performed by CPU 31 described later, reel control process of step S173 of FIG. 23 performed by CPU 31 described later), and rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped. A winning combination based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means and a symbol combination table (for example, a symbol combination table shown in FIG. 9 to be described later) in which a symbol combination related to winning is defined. A winning determination means for determining whether or not (for example, a display combination retrieval process of FIG. 20 performed by a CPU 31 described later), In the symbol combination table, as a symbol combination related to the winning combination, there is another for a specific symbol (for example, a bell described later) arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel (for example, a left reel 3L described later). Any type of symbols (for example, red 7, white 7, BAR, hall, bell, replay, or star, which will be described later) arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel (for example, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R which will be described later) ) Is not defined as a winning combination of symbols (for example, “Bell-ANY-ANY”), and the number of symbol combinations related to the winning specified in the symbol combination table is as follows. The number of combinations of all symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels (for example, 21 × 21 × 21 = 9261 described later) exceeds one hundredth, and forty percent. That it does not exceed A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, in the symbol combination table used for determining whether or not a prize has been won, as a symbol combination related to winning, another symbol is arranged with respect to a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. No combination of symbols of any type arranged on the peripheral surface of the reels is defined as a winning symbol combination, and the number of symbol combinations related to winnings defined in the symbol combination table is equal to the number of reels The number of combinations of all symbols arranged on each peripheral surface exceeds 110%, and does not exceed 40%. In other words, as in the past, the winning rate should be within an appropriate range without specifying a combination of symbols determined to be awarded only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. Is possible. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which it is difficult to draw or kick a combination of symbols related to winning due to the presence of a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel as in the past. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary restriction from being imposed on the configuration of symbols arranged on the reel, and to prevent loss of freedom in development.

  (2) In the symbol combination table, as a symbol combination related to the winning combination, a symbol combination consisting of symbols of the same type (for example, a symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” related to Bell 1 described later) and the like The gaming machine according to (1), characterized in that a combination of symbols composed of at least two or more symbols (for example, a combination of symbols relating to Bell 2 described later “kan-bell-kan”) is defined.

  According to this gaming machine, as a symbol combination related to winning, a combination of symbols composed of symbols of the same type and a combination of symbols composed of at least two types of symbols are defined. In other words, as a combination of symbols related to winning, in addition to a combination of symbols consisting of the same type of symbols, by defining a combination of symbols consisting of at least two types of symbols, the winning rate will be within an appropriate range. It becomes possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol combination table used for determining whether or not a prize has been won is arranged on the peripheral surface of another reel with respect to a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. Any combination of symbols of any type is not defined as a symbol combination related to winning, and the number of symbol combinations related to winning specified in the symbol combination table is equal to or more than one reel. Since the number of combinations of all symbols arranged on each peripheral surface exceeds 110% and does not exceed 40%, the winning rate is optimized. It is possible to prevent the freedom of development from being lost.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. .

  Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction of the reels on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It fluctuates with the rotation of the reel.

  Further, the front door 1b is formed with a panel display portion 2 as a substantially vertical surface. In the center of the panel display portion 2, three vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided as symbol display areas. Is provided. Each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided so as to be positioned in front of the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and rotation and rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R through each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. The stoppage can be observed. In addition, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R displays one symbol in each of the upper, middle, or lower display areas in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R, and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three symbols are displayed.

  Further, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with five lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided.

  The center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the upper regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the lower regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the upper display area 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a line that connects the upper display area of the left display window 4L, the intermediate display window 4C, and the lower display window 4R.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 for inserting medals into the gaming machine 1 is provided. When a medal is inserted from the medal slot 22, the above-described center line 8c is activated (the activated line is referred to as an “effective line”). Further, when more than three medals are continuously inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, they are stored (so-called credits) in the gaming machine 1. In the gaming machine 1, medals are used as gaming media, but the gaming media used in the gaming machine 1 are not limited to this, and a card storing information such as the number of medals in addition to coins, gaming balls or tokens. Etc. are also applicable.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 is a unit game from a credited medal (for example, 1 which is the minimum unit from the start of reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and whether or not a prize is determined) A 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided for determining the number of medals to be inserted in one game. From the credited medal, one is inserted by operating the 1-bet button 11, two are inserted by operating the 2-bet button 12, and three are inserted by operating the maximum bet button 13.

  A 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-bet lamp 9a, the 2-bet lamp 9b, and the maximum bet lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals inserted in the unit game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). The 1-bet lamp 9a is turned on when the inserted number is 1, the 2-bet lamp 9b is turned on when the inserted number is 2, and the maximum bet lamp 9c is turned on when the inserted number is 3.

  An information display section 18 is provided below the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals stored in the gaming machine 1 (so-called “credit”), the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”), and the like. Is displayed.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Information related to the game is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, above the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, an operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and an enter button is provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information related to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) or payout (Pay) of medals is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the payout is performed, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Further, when crediting is performed, medals for the number of payouts are credited. Here, the payout and credits of medals may be simply referred to as “payout”.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14, there is provided a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a start operation to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. ing.

  A stop button 7L provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5 in correspondence with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. , 7C, 7R are provided.

  Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light with a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and an effect related to the game is performed.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiver 16. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and effects related to the game are performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) allocated to one symbol are provided on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and red 7 (symbol 61), white is assigned to each area. 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), pavilion (symbol 64), bell (symbol 65), Replay (symbol 66), or star (symbol 67) are arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71 or the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36. By using the extracted random number value, an internal lottery process described later is performed, and predetermined information (for example, a winning number described later) is determined.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has programs related to the processing of the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 15 to 23 to be described later), various tables such as an internal lottery table to be described later (for example, see FIGS. Various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the control circuit 72 are stored.

  Various data obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 are stored in the RAM 33. For example, a storage area for storing an internal winning combination (described later, for example, see FIGS. 12 to 14) is provided. These data are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and the like. is there.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the driving of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. As a result, the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c are turned on and off.

  The display unit driving circuit 48 drives and controls the information display unit 18. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the information display unit 18.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 outputs pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and controls driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated and stopped.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, by outputting 16 pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reel for one symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 is counted. The symbol position counter is incremented by one. The symbol position counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. A reel position detection circuit 50, which will be described later, is positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c (more precisely, the center in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). Thus, the reel index is detected. The center line 8c is an example of a predetermined position.

  That is, when the value of the symbol position counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is in the center line 8c. As a result, the symbol position counter and the symbol position are It is associated. Therefore, by referring to the symbol position counter, the symbol on the center line 8c can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol on the center line 8c is specified by the symbol position counter, but the predetermined position where the symbol is specified by the symbol position counter can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the reel index may be detected such that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned on the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d. In this case, the symbol on the bottom line 8d (or the top line 8b) is specified by the symbol position counter.

  The input unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and outputs a predetermined signal that triggers control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects a player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6 and outputs a detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switch 7S detects the player's stop operation on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect the player's input operation for each of the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, and the detected signals Is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects that the number of medals (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) has reached the designated payout number by the medal detection unit 40S, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU, a serial port, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a random number generator, and the like (not shown). The sub CPU determines the production data (image information, light emission pattern information, sound information, etc.) according to the control program stored in the sub ROM based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port, Various processes such as output are performed. The sub RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU executes a control program, and stores information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 determines and displays an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect data, determines and outputs a lighting pattern such as the LED lamp 101, and the effect sound and effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determine and output sound.

  In addition, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72, and an image and sound are output based on signals output from them.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. That is, in the symbol arrangement table, red 7, white 7, BAR, hall, bell, replay, and stars are defined in the same arrangement as in FIG. Each symbol type is represented by 1-byte data as shown. For example, data indicating red 7 is “00000001” and data indicating a star is “01000000”.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” corresponding to the symbol position counter described above is defined as the symbol position “0” when the reel index is detected. A symbol type corresponding to each symbol position is defined. Accordingly, the symbols on the center line 8c of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and their types can be specified based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol position counter. For example, if the symbol position counter of the right reel 3R is “16”, it is specified that red 7 (symbol 61) of the symbol position “16” of the right reel 3R is on the center line 8c. Further, by referring to the symbol position counter and the symbol arrangement table, not only the symbol on the center line 8c but also the symbol adjacent to the symbol and its type can be specified.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the gaming state are defined. In the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 12. In the regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be two.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value (that is, a range of random values) of random numbers assigned according to each winning number are defined. The winning number is data used when determining an internal winning combination based on an internal winning combination determining table described later.

  In the internal lottery table, a search is made as to whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” is included between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the random number value assigned to each of the winning numbers. , Which random number value range belongs to) is performed in descending order of the winning number. Then, when the extracted random number value is included between the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is determined. The aforementioned number of lotteries indicates the number of times this search is performed. In addition, as a result of the search for the number of lotteries, if the winning number does not correspond to any winning number, the winning number 0 (that is, lost) is determined.

  (1) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. In the internal lottery table for a general gaming state, the lower limit value and the upper limit value of random numbers assigned to the winning numbers 1 to 12 are defined according to the number of inserted games 1 to 3. Here, the winning probability of each winning number is “the number obtained by adding 1 to the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number / the number of all random numbers generated in this table (ie, 65536)”. Can be calculated. In the general game state internal lottery table, basically, as the number of inserted games increases, the winning probability tends to increase stepwise.

  6 shows an internal lottery table for replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). The configuration of the RT internal lottery table is basically the same as that of the above-described general gaming state internal lottery table. However, in the RT internal lottery table, when the inserted number is 3, the winning probability of the winning number 3 (that is, replay 1 described later) and the winning probability of the winning number 4 (that is, replay 2 described later) are increased. It is extremely high. That is, the range of the random number value of the winning number 3 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is “7883-12372”, whereas the range of the random number value of the winning number 3 in the internal lottery table for RT is “7883 to 36372”. It is. In addition, the range of the random number value of the winning number 4 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is “12373-16862”, whereas the range of the random number value of the winning number 3 in the internal lottery table for RT is “36373-64862”. It is. In the RT internal lottery table, the winning number 10, the winning number 11, and the winning number are increased as the range of the random number value specified by the winning number 3 and the range of the random number value specified by the winning number 4 are increased. The lower limit value and the upper limit value of the number 12 are changed (however, the winning probability is the same). In the RT internal lottery table of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the winning number 3 and the winning probability of the winning number 4 are increased only when the number of inserted pieces is 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and Even in the case of the number of sheets 1 or the number of inserted sheets 2, a configuration in which the winning probability of the winning number 3 and the winning probability of the winning number 4 may be applied.

  (3) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the maximum inserted number is determined to be 1. Therefore, in the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number 1 or the winning number 2 only for the inserted number 1, respectively. Is prescribed. The RB gaming state internal lottery table has a configuration in which the winning probability of winning number 1 (that is, bell 1 described later) and the winning probability of winning number 2 (that is, bell 2 described later) are extremely high.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the aforementioned winning number is defined. Specifically, in the general gaming state, according to each of the winning numbers 0 to 12, lose, bell 1, bell 2, replay 1, replay 2, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RB, BB1, BB2 Each is prescribed. Each internal winning combination type is represented by 2-byte data as shown in the figure, and a bit corresponding to the internal winning combination type is turned on. For example, bell 1 is represented by bit 0 being turned on, and BB2 is represented by bit 11 being turned on.

  If the winning number is determined by the internal lottery table described above, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is determined. Therefore, the determination of the winning number and the determination of the internal winning combination are equivalent. I can say that.

  Next, the priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, basically, after the signal is output by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to be stopped within 190 msec. Is set to

  The number of sliding symbols is the number of symbols passing through the center line 8c in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol position counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  For example, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 4 frames, if the pressing operation of the right stop button 7R is detected by the stop switch 7S and the symbol position counter of the right reel 3R at that time is “9”, When the symbol position counter is updated to “13”, the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped. Thus, when the pressing operation of the stop button 7R is detected when the bell (symbol 65) at the symbol position “9” is positioned on the center line 8c, the hall (symbol 64) at the symbol position “13” is moved to the center line. It becomes possible to stop the rotation of the right reel 3R so as to display on 8c.

  As described above, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol position counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. ”) Is a so-called“ retraction ”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”.

  In the priority order table, a priority order in which pull-in is preferentially performed between types of internal winning combinations (or between types of symbols) is defined. By referring to the priority order table, when two or more types of internal winning combinations are determined, it is determined which type of internal winning combination is prioritized. Specifically, priorities from 1 to 4 are defined according to the type of the internal winning combination, and “Replay 1, Replay 2”, “BB1, BB2, RB”, “RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5” and “Bell 1, Bell 2” are defined respectively. For example, internal winning combinations of the same type such as replay 1 and replay 2 are grouped and one priority order is defined. Priorities among grouped internal winning combinations are equal.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination related to winning, a display combination corresponding to the winning combination, and a payout number. The display combination is represented by 2-byte data, similar to the data indicating the internal winning combination. For example, BB1 is represented by bit 10 being turned on.

  When the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” relating to the bell 1 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the bell (design 65) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. Are displayed, the display combination is determined as bell 1.

  When the symbol combination “kan-bell-kan” relating to the bell 2 is displayed on the center line 8c, each of the halls of the left reel 3L (symbol 64), the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the hall of the right reel 3R is displayed. When displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the display combination is determined to be the bell 2. When Bell 1 or Bell 2 (which may be collectively referred to simply as “bell”) is determined, the payout number is determined to be 10.

  Here, a bell is arranged on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L one below the hall, and a bell is arranged on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R one above the hall. For this reason, the symbol combination “kan-bell-bell” relating to the bell 2 is displayed on the center line 8c, whereby the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” in which three bells are arranged on the cross-up line 8a is displayed. Will be.

  When the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” relating to Replay 1 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the Replay (symbol 66) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. Are displayed, the display combination is determined to be replay 1.

  When the symbol combination “kan-Replay-kan” relating to the replay 2 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the hall of the left reel 3L, the hall of the middle reel 3C, and the hall of the right reel 3R are displayed on the display windows 4L, When displayed in the middle row of 4C, 4R, the display combination is determined as Replay 2. When the replay 1 or the replay 2 (which may be collectively referred to as “replay” in some cases) is determined, the replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals.

  Here, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, a Play is arranged one above the hall, and on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R, a Play is arranged one below the hall. For this reason, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Kan” relating to Replay 2 is displayed on the center line 8c, thereby displaying the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” in which three Replays are arranged on the cross-down line 8e. Will be.

  When the symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” relating to RT1 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the halls of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are respectively displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Then, the display combination is determined to be RT1.

  When the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Replay” relating to RT2 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the bell of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C. , 4R, the display combination is determined to be RT2.

  Here, a hall is arranged on one of the bells on the peripheral surface of the reel 3L, a hall is arranged on one of the bells on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 3C, and a replay on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R. The hall is arranged one level above. For this reason, the symbol combination “bell-bell-replay” relating to RT2 is displayed on the center line 8c, whereby the symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” in which three buildings are arranged on the top line 8b is displayed. It will be.

  When the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Bell” relating to RT3 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the Replay of the left reel 3L, the Replay of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C. , 4R, the display combination is determined to be RT3.

  Here, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, a pavilion is arranged one below the replay, on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 3C is a pavilion one below the replay, and on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R is a bell. The hall is arranged one below. For this reason, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Bell” relating to RT3 is displayed on the center line 8c, whereby the symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” in which three buildings are arranged on the bottom line 8d is displayed. It will be.

  When the symbol combination “Replay-kan-Replay” relating to RT4 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the display of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C. , 4R, the display combination is determined to be RT4.

  Here, a hall is arranged on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L one below the replay, and a hall is arranged on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R one above the replay. For this reason, the symbol combination “Replay-kan-Replay” relating to RT4 is displayed on the center line 8c, so that the symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” in which three buildings are arranged on the cross-up line 8a is displayed. The Rukoto.

  When the symbol combination “Bell-Kan-Bell” relating to RT5 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the bell of the left reel 3L, the hall of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C. , 4R, the display combination is determined to be RT5.

  Here, a hall is arranged one above the bell on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, and a hall is arranged one below the bell on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R. For this reason, the symbol combination “bell-kan-bell” relating to RT5 is displayed on the center line 8c, so that the symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” in which three buildings are arranged on the cross-down line 8e is displayed. The Rukoto.

  When RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RT5 (which may be collectively referred to simply as “RT”) is determined, an RT operation flag, which will be described later, is updated to ON, and RT operation is performed. Be started.

  Here, when the RT is operated, since the probability that the replay is determined is extremely high as described above, it is possible to increase the opportunity to perform the next unit game without consuming medals. It becomes possible. That is, when the RT is operated in the general gaming state, the above-described RT internal lottery table is used, but in the internal lottery table, the winning probability of replay increases (and accordingly, the winning probability of losing) The winning probability of other internal winning combinations is equal to that of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Therefore, when the RT is activated, it is possible to make the player expect that the internal winning combination relating to the bonus and the internal winning combination relating to the payout of the medal are determined while suppressing consumption of medals as much as possible. It becomes.

  When the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” relating to RB is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the BAR (symbol 63) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed in the middle of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. When each is displayed, the display combination is determined as RB. When RB is determined, an RB operating flag, which will be described later, is updated to ON, and the operation of RB is started.

  When the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” relating to BB1 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, red 7 (symbol 61) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed on each display window 4L, 4C, When displayed in the middle of 4R, the display combination is determined as BB1. When the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” relating to BB2 is displayed on the center line 8c, that is, the white 7 (symbol 62) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed on each display window 4L, When displayed in the middle of 4C and 4R, the display combination is determined as BB2. When BB1 or BB2 (which may be simply referred to as “BB” in some cases) is determined, a BB operating flag to be described later is updated to ON, and the operation of BB is started.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to the above-described bell 1, bell 2, replay 1, replay 2, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RB, BB1, and BB2, is displayed. The display combination is determined to be lost. Here, the bell 1 or the bell 2 relates to payout of game media (for example, medals). Replay 1 or replay 2 relates to replay. Further, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RB, BB1, or BB2 relates to operation in a state advantageous to the player.

  Here, the combination of symbols relating to the above-described bell 1, replay 1, RT1, RB, BB1, and BB2 is a combination of symbols composed of the same type of symbols, whereas bell 2, replay 2, The combination of symbols related to RT2, RT3, RT4, and RT5 is a combination of symbols composed of two or more types of symbols. For example, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Replay” relating to RT2 is composed of two different types of symbols, Bell and Replay.

  In addition, in the above-described symbol combination table, a prize is awarded regardless of the combination of symbols of any type arranged on the peripheral surface of another reel with a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel as in the prior art. The combination of symbols is not specified. For example, when the bell of the left reel 3L is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, the symbol type of the middle reel 3C displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right reel displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. Regardless of the 3R symbol type, a symbol combination (for example, “Bell-ANY (representing any symbol type) -ANY”) that is determined to be won is not defined.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is defined. When the BB is operated, the BB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, and 450 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the total number of payouts during the BB operation, and the payout number determined in the unit game is subtracted. When the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, the operation of BB ends.

  When the RB is activated, the RB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, 12 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 8 is stored in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted every time a unit game is performed. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times a winning is achieved during RB operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted when the display combination is related to the payout of medals. When the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter is updated to 0, the operation of the RB ends.

  Next, the RT operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the RT operation table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is defined. When the RT is operating, the RT operating flag corresponding to the RT type is turned on, and a value corresponding to the RT type is stored in the RT game number counter. The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RT operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted every time a unit game is performed. When the RT game number counter is updated to 0, the RT operation ends. When RT1 is activated, 500 is stored in the RT game number counter. When RT2 is activated, 400 is stored in the RT game number counter. When RT3 is activated, 300 is stored in the RT game number counter. Further, when RT4 is activated, 200 is stored in the RT game number counter. When RT5 is activated, 100 is stored in the RT game number counter. That is, the value stored in the RT game number counter differs depending on the type of RT, and the period from the start of the RT operation to the end (that is, the RT duration) is different.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When an internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination table, it is stored (stored) in this internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of 2 bytes and corresponds to the data structure of the internal winning combination described above. That is, the bit corresponding to the determined internal winning combination type is turned on. In case of loss, all bits are 0. When two or more types of internal winning combinations are determined, the corresponding bits are turned on together. For example, if replay 1 is determined when BB1 is carried over, bit 2 and bit 10 are turned on. When the display combination is determined based on the above-described symbol combination table, it is stored in the display combination storage area of the RAM 33. The display combination storage area has the same data structure as the internal winning combination storage area. Yes.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as the internal winning combination according to the internal winning combination determination table, it is stored in this carryover combination storing area. The carryover combination storage area consists of 2 bytes, bit 9 corresponds to RB, bit 10 corresponds to BB1, and bit 11 corresponds to BB2. Further, when the operation of BB or the operation of RB is started, the data in the carryover combination storage area is cleared. That is, in the gaming machine 1, when BB1, BB2, or RB is determined, the combination of the symbols is displayed and the data is stored until the operation is started. (Called so-called carry-over). Since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the type of symbol displayed in the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R (that is, the center line 8c) is stored. Specifically, the symbol type in the middle of the left display window 4L, the symbol type in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the symbol type in the middle of the right display window 4R are stored. It will be. The type of symbol stored in the symbol storage area is specified based on the symbol position counter and the symbol arrangement table. For example, if the symbol position counter of the stopped reel is “0”, the symbol type of the symbol position “0” is specified based on the symbol arrangement table and stored in the symbol storage area. In the gaming machine 1, a winning decision is made based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  The data stored in each symbol storage area consists of 1 byte, and corresponds to data representing the symbol type defined in the symbol arrangement table. In the symbol storage area, data indicating that rotation is in progress may be stored, which is represented by “01111111”.

  The symbol storage area is not limited to data indicating the type of symbol displayed on the center line 8c, but is displayed on each of the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e. It may be configured to store data indicating the type.

  Next, control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this initialization process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). As a result, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S3). In this bonus operation monitoring process, the RB operation is performed when the BB operation is in progress and the RB operation is not performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). Specifically, the CPU 31 extracts a random number value for lottery used in an internal lottery process, which will be described later, by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stores it in a random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the RB operating flag is off, the identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. Stored.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S7). In the internal lottery process, processing such as determination of an internal winning combination is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter subtraction / RT end check processing (step S9). Specifically, when the RT game number counter is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the counter. When the RT game number counter is updated to 0, the RT operating flag is turned off, and the RT game number counter is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (step S10). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 digests the waiting time (step S11). Specifically, until 4.1 seconds elapse, the subsequent processing is not performed and the process waits.

  When it is determined in step S10 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed, or after performing the process of step S11, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S12). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 23) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S13). In this reel stop control process, the number of sliding frames and the planned stop position are determined based on a stop table or the like, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the planned stop position.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S14). In this display combination search process, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). The display combination command includes data such as the established display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S16). Specifically, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 and updates the credit counter based on the payout number determined in the process of step S14.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S17). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S18). When it is determined that either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (step S19). In this bonus end check process, a bonus end operation is performed based on the result of updating various counters such as a bonus end number counter.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S18 that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, or after performing the processing of step S19, the bonus operation described later with reference to FIG. Check processing is performed (step S20). In this bonus operation check processing, when the display combination is BB1, BB2, RB, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RT5, processing for starting each operation is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S20 as the process in the unit game. When the process in step S20 is completed, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S41). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  When determining that the BB operating flag is on in step S41, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S42). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S42 that the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S43). Specifically, the RB operating flag is turned on, 12 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 8 is stored in the possible winning number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, even when the operation of the RB is finished, the operation of the RB is immediately started in the next unit game, and the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is being performed. It has become.

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). When determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the CPU 31 permits the reception of medals (step S52). The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a replay has been established in the previous unit game.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, it copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S54). The bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  After performing the process of step S54 or after performing the process of step S52, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (step S55). When determining that the acceptance of medals is permitted, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the insertion process (step S56). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that it is the insertion process when the medal sensor 22S or the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on. In addition, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted number counter based on the type of the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, the inserted number counter, and the credit counter. To do. The credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that it is the insertion process, it updates the insertion number counter (step S57). In this process, when addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited, the credit counter is updated instead of the inserted number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S58). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S59). When determining that the RB operation flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S60).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S60 that the insertion number counter is 3, or in step S59, determines that the RB operation flag is on, the addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited (step S61).

  After performing the process of step S61, the CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted in step S55, determines that it is not the insertion process in step S56, or sets the insertion number counter to 3 in step S60. If it is determined that there is not, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is 1 or more (step S62). When the CPU 31 determines that the input number counter is not 1 or more, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S62 that the insertion number counter is 1 or more, it determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S63). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S63 that start switch 6S is on, it prohibits acceptance of medals (step S64). When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S81).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S82). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 changes to the RT internal lottery table (step S83).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not the flag BB1, BB2, or RB is stored in the carryover combination storage area after the process of step S83 or when it is determined in step S82 that the RT game number counter is not 1 or more. (Step S84). When determining that the BB1, BB2, or RB flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 9 (step S85). As a result, when there is a carryover combination in the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 12 is changed to 9, and BB1, BB2, or RB is not determined redundantly.

  In the present embodiment, the RT is determined as the internal winning combination when the bonus is carried over. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which RT is not determined may be used. That is, although the number of lotteries is changed to 9 in the above-described step S85, a configuration in which this is changed to 4 can be applied.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1, BB2, or RB flag is not stored in the carryover combination storage area in step S85 after the process of step S85, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number ( Step S86).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number and the inserted number counter (step S87). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value (step S88).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S88 that the random number value is equal to or greater than the lower limit value, the CPU 31 compares the random value stored in the random value storage area with the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number and the inserted number counter (step S89). . Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (step S90).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S90 that the random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S91).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, or RB (step S92). When the CPU 31 determines that it is any of BB1, BB2, or RB, it stores the flag in the carryover combination storage area based on the internal winning combination (step S93). With this process, the bonus is carried over.

  After the process of step S93 or when the CPU 31 determines in step S92 that the internal winning combination is not BB1, BB2, or RB, the CPU 31 calculates the logical winning combination of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area. Store in the storage area (step S94). For example, if Bell 1 wins when BB1 is carried over, bit 0 and bit 10 of the internal winning combination storing area are turned on.

  After performing the process of step S94, the CPU 31 determines that the random number value is not greater than or equal to the lower limit value in step S88 or when the random number value is determined not to be less than or equal to the upper limit value in step S90. Subtract (Step S95).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S96). When determining that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S86 described above.

  When determining that the number of lotteries is 0 in step S96, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 (step S97). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S121). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S121. In this process, it is determined whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. It may be anyway (to perform a so-called automatic stop).

  When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed in step S121, the CPU 31 invalidates the stop button and determines the number of sliding symbols based on the internal winning combination and the priority table (step S122). .

  Specifically, when there is a symbol position that can draw a symbol related to the internal symbol combination (more specifically, data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area) within a range of 4 frames from the stop start position. The difference to the symbol position is determined as the number of sliding frames. When two or more internal winning combinations are determined, the difference to the symbol position of the symbol related to the internal winning combination having a higher priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols based on the priority order table. For example, if BB1 and Bell 1 are won, the difference up to the symbol position of red 7 related to BB1 is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the planned stop position based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (step S123). For example, if the determined number of sliding symbols is “2” and the current symbol position (ie, stop start position) is “19”, the planned stop position is determined to be “0”. When the planned stop position is stored, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the planned stop position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 23) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding symbols and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S124). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the symbol identifier of the center line 8c, which is an active line, in the symbol storage area (step S125). For example, if the symbol position counter of the stopped reel is “0”, the symbol arrangement table is referred to, and the symbol type of the symbol position “0” is stored in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S126). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S121. When it is determined that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to step S14 in FIG. Move.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area (step S131). Next, the CPU 31 determines a display combination based on the combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table (step S132). Specifically, a search is performed to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed in the center line 8c stored in the symbol storage area matches all of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table. The display combination is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (step S133). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table, determines the number of payouts based on the determined display combination, and updates the payout number counter (step S134). For example, if the display combination is Bell 1, the payout number is determined to be 10. When this process ends, the display combination search process ends, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S141). When determining that the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S142).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S141 that the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is RB (step S143). When it is determined that the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S144).

  The CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area after the process at step S144 or after the process at step S142 (step S145). Next, the CPU 31 performs RT end processing (step S146). Specifically, the RT operating flag is turned off, and the RT game number counter is cleared. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When determining that the display combination is not RB in step S143, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S147). When determining that the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S148). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in step S147, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RT5 (step S149). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not one of RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RT5, it ends the bonus operation check process and proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When determining that the display combination is any of RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RT5, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S150). When determining that the RT operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination type matches the RT type currently operating (step S151). For example, when the RT1 operating flag is on and the display combination is RT1, it is determined that the two match. When the CPU 31 determines that the type of the display combination matches the type of the RT currently in operation, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process and proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S151 that the display combination type does not match the currently active RT type or in step S150 it is determined that the RT operating flag is not on, it is stored in the RT operating table. Based on this, the RT operation processing is performed (step S152). Specifically, a value corresponding to the type of RT is stored in the RT game number counter. For example, if 500, which is a value corresponding to RT1, is determined, even if the current RT game number counter is 1 or more, 500 is stored in the counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when RT is determined as a display combination during RT operation, the RT game number counter is updated if the type of RT being operated is the same as the display combination type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT game number counter may be updated even when the type of the operating RT and the type of the display combination are the same. That is, the above-described processing in step S150 and the processing in step S151 can be omitted.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is established (step S161). When determining that a winning has been established, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S162). When determining that the BB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S163).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S163 that the bonus end number counter is 0, it performs RB end time processing (step S164). Specifically, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S165). Specifically, the BB operating flag is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S162 that the BB operating flag is not ON, or if it is determined in step S163 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1 (step S166). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S167).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S167 that the winable number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S161 that no win has been established, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible game number counter (step S168). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S169).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0 in step S169, it ends the bonus end check process and proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S169, or when it is determined that the winning possible number counter is 0 in step S167, the CPU 31 performs the RB end process similarly to the process of step S164. This is performed (step S170). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S171). Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S172). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S173). Specifically, if a request for starting the rotation of the reel is made, the CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and performs the rotation at a constant speed. If the planned stop position is determined, the symbol position counter of the relevant reel is updated to the same value as the planned stop position, and then the rotation of the relevant reel is decelerated and stopped. For example, if the symbol position counter is “19” and the scheduled stop position is “0”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol position counter is updated to “0”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S174). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter, and displaying on the information display unit 18 the number of payouts when winning is established based on the number of payouts.

  Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S175). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9), as a symbol combination related to winning, another symbol is arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. The combination of symbols of the same type (for example, “Bell-ANY-ANY”) is not defined, regardless of the combination of any type of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. For example, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” according to Bell 1 and the like, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols of the same type) and a combination of symbols composed of at least two types of symbols (for example, a combination of symbols according to Bell 2) “Kan-bell-kan”, etc., hereinafter referred to as a combination of different symbols). Then, the number of symbol combinations related to winnings specified in the symbol combination table exceeds 11% of the number of all symbol combinations arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the three reels, And it does not exceed 40%. In other words, as in the past, the winning rate should be within an appropriate range without specifying a combination of symbols determined to be awarded only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. Is possible.

  Specifically, the winning rate is calculated based on the combination of symbols arranged in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R applied in the present embodiment and the symbol combination related to the winning defined in the symbol combination table. The symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” relating to bell 1 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), and the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” relating to bell 2 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), The symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” related to Replay 1 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), and the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-kan” related to Replay 2 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5). The symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” relating to RT1 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), and the symbol combination “RT-bell-Replay” relating to RT2 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), so that RT3 The symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Bell” is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), and the symbol combination “Replay-kan-Replay” relating to RT4 is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), and the symbol relating to RT5. Set of “Bell-kan-bell” is 150 (6 × 5 × 5), and the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” relating to RB is 1 (1 × 1 × 1), and the symbol combination relating to BB1 is “ “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is 1 (1 × 1 × 1), and the symbol combination “White 7-White 7-White 7” relating to BB2 is 1 (1 × 1 × 1). The total number of symbol combinations related to winning is 1353 (150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 1 + 1 + 1). Moreover, the number of all symbol combinations is 9261 (21 × 21 × 21). Therefore, the winning rate is 1353/9261 (generally 14.6%). In this way, as a combination of symbols related to winning a prize, the winning rate is set to the above-mentioned appropriate amount without specifying a combination of symbols determined to be awarded only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. It is possible to be within the range.

  In addition, in the symbol combination table, if the symbol combination determined to be won only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel as a symbol combination related to winning is not specified, If only the combination is applied, the type of combination of the symbols will be limited to the type of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel (for example, the symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is If there are six types, there are also six types of symbol combinations). In addition to this, by defining different symbol combinations, it is possible to make the types of symbol combinations diverse. It has become.

  Here, as in the prior art, there is a combination of symbols (for example, the conventional “cherry-”, which has a plurality of effective lines and is determined to be awarded only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel. A gaming machine in which “ANY-ANY”) is specified has the following problems. For example, when the loser is determined as an internal winning combination, and the symbol related to the bell is displayed in the middle of the right display window and the middle of the middle display window (the so-called bell 1 template is displayed in the center line) )), 5 symbols within the range of 4 frames from the stop start position of the remaining one left reel are arranged in the order of bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and bell. At this time, even if it is attempted to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the bell, the cherry will always be displayed on the upper, middle or lower part of the left display window, making it impossible to avoid erroneous winnings. . In such a case, it becomes necessary to change the arrangement of the symbols on the left reel. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols for which a winning is determined only by displaying a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel as in the prior art is not defined. It is possible to prevent a problem from occurring.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning rate is optimized and, for example, as in the past, the presence of a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel makes a winning. It is possible to prevent a situation in which it is difficult to draw or kick such a combination of symbols. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary restriction from being imposed on the configuration of symbols arranged on the reel, and to prevent loss of freedom in development.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the center line 8c among the plurality of lines 8a-8e provided in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Whether or not to win is determined based only on the combination of symbols displayed on the screen. Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not to win for other lines as compared to a conventional gaming machine having a plurality of active lines, and the processing burden required to determine whether or not to win can be reduced. . Therefore, it is possible to speed up the processing related to the determination of whether or not a prize is won, as compared with the conventional gaming machine.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by setting one active line in both the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, it is possible to share the processing related to the determination of whether or not a prize is won. Thus, unlike the conventional gaming machine having a plurality of active lines, it is not necessary to change the active lines according to the gaming state, and the increase in the program capacity can be suppressed as much as possible.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not a prize is won based on only the combination of symbols displayed on the center line 8c among the plurality of lines 8a to 8e provided in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Since the determination is made, it is possible to reduce the area for which it is determined whether or not a prize is won. That is, an effective line that is a target for determining whether or not a prize is determined and an ineffective line that is not a target for whether or not a prize is determined are provided. As a result, for example, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to a winning that has not been determined as an internal winning combination on an ineffective line, so that it is easy to avoid an erroneous winning or the like.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a combination of different symbols is displayed on the center line 8c, other ineffective lines different from the center line 8c (that is, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, A combination of the same kind of symbols is displayed on the cross-up line 8a and the cross-down line 8e). For example, when the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Replay” relating to RT2 is displayed on the center line 8c, the symbol combination “kan-kan-kan” relating to RT1 is displayed on the top line 8b. Become. Therefore, even if the active line is the center line 8c, it is possible to show to the player as if the winning is determined by displaying the three halls side by side on the top line 8b which is an ineffective line, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In other words, even if a combination of symbols with a configuration that is not easy for the player to distinguish as a symbol combination related to a winning combination, such as a combination of different symbols, is applied to other lines Is displayed, it is possible to make it easy for the player to determine whether or not winning has been determined.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Note that the reel, the symbol display means, the start operation detection means, the internal winning combination determination means, the reel rotation means, the stop operation detection means, the reel stop means, the winning determination means, the symbol combination table, which constitute the gaming machine according to the present invention, A specific configuration such as a combination of symbols related to winning is not limited to each element of the present embodiment described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 is applied as a symbol combination type related to winning defined in the symbol combination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning rate is within the above-described appropriate range. If it is a thing, the kind of combination of the symbol which concerns on the prize prescribed | regulated by the symbol combination table can be changed suitably. For example, a combination of symbols composed of different types of symbols, such as “Bell-Replay-kan”, may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, only one effective line is used, and whether or not a prize is awarded based only on the combination of symbols displayed on the center line 8c among the five lines provided in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of active lines is five, and whether or not a prize is won based on the combination of symbols displayed on the five lines 8a to 8e provided in the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R. May be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the center line 8c is applied as one effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another line may be applied. For example, any one of the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e may be applied. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one applied in the present embodiment, and for example, an area connecting the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display windows are configured as one display window. May be. In other words, the display window may be configured to be able to display some (for example, three) symbols of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more reels may be provided. For example, five reels may be provided.

  Also, the device configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIGS. 4 to 11, and the RAMs shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 applied in this embodiment. The storage area configuration, the flowchart configurations shown in FIGS. 15 to 23, and the like can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of RT operation | movement of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of medal insertion / start check processing by a main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG.

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1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window 6S start switch 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 7S stop switch 8a cross up line 8b top line 8c center line 8d bottom line 8e cross down line 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols out of a plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Reel rotating means for respectively rotating the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means;
Whether or not a prize has been won based on the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means and the symbol combination table in which the symbol combination related to winning is defined when rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped A winning determination means for determining,
In the symbol combination table, as a symbol combination related to the winning,
The combination of symbols that wins is not defined by combining any type of symbols placed on the peripheral surface of another reel with the specific symbols placed on the peripheral surface of one reel,
The number of symbol combinations related to the winning defined in the symbol combination table exceeds 11% of the number of all symbol combinations arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels. A gaming machine characterized by not exceeding 40%. In the symbol combination table, as a symbol combination related to the winning,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a combination of symbols composed of symbols of the same type and a combination of symbols composed of at least two types of symbols are defined.

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