JP2007029643A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which pleases a player by varying the number of tokens acquired depending on the player's skill. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is set up to ensure that a "bell" putting out 15 medals and a winning combination made up of a plurality of "SB" for which the possibility of increasing the number of tokens is extremely low are simultaneously determined as an internal winning combination, and displays information capable of displaying a combination of symbols which makes a display combination "bell" materialize in a liquid crystal display device (Step S345) by the winning of the winning combination "cherry" (Step S343), the game machine makes a player perform stopping operations in accordance with the information, arrange "bells" by meoshi, and acquire many tokens depending on the player's skill and is interesting. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In conventional gaming machines, when a specific winning combination is won internally, information necessary for aligning the combination of symbols related to the specific winning combination is notified based on the degree of acquisition acquired by the skill of the player Some are determined.

In such a gaming machine, whether or not to be notified is determined based on the amount of medals acquired in a state where a combination of symbols related to a specific combination is notified over a plurality of unit games. When the degree of acquisition is reached, information necessary to display a combination of symbols related to a specific role becomes relatively difficult to be notified, so even an engineer with a low level of skill can be interested in playing a game. This is possible (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-143377 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, when a player who has a high level of skill plays a game, if a predetermined medal is obtained, information necessary for a combination of symbols related to a specific combination is relatively Since it becomes difficult to be notified, the undulation of the ball is relatively gentle, and there is a problem that a player with a high level of skill tends to refrain from playing with this gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an interesting gaming machine by providing undulations on the balls.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, reels 3L, 3C) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). 3R), a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S) for detecting a start operation, and the symbol display means displayed on the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means. Condition that a symbol change means for changing a plurality of symbols (for example, main control circuit 71, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, step S12 in FIG. 12) and that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means In addition, random number extraction means (for example, main control circuit 71, sampling circuit 37, processing in step S4 in FIG. 12) for extracting a random value and extraction by the random number extraction means The winning combination determining means (for example, the main winning combination determining unit) for determining the winning combination based on the random number value and a table (for example, a general gaming state internal lottery table) in which the range of the random value is defined according to the winning combination The control circuit 71, the internal lottery process of FIG. 13), the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation (for example, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R), and the stop operation being detected by the stop operation detecting means, Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing of step S13 in FIG. 12) for stopping the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means. And the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means is stopped by the stop control unit, and the game value (e.g., according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means) , Medals) game value giving means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40), display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 5) for displaying information related to the game, and display on the display means. Display control means for controlling information (for example, the image control CPU 82, the process of step S345 in FIG. 25), and the table is relatively advantageous for a player who is given a game value by the game value giving means. The first winning combination (for example, bell) is the same as the second winning combination (for example, single bonus 1 to 12) which is provided with a plurality of combinations of symbols related to the winning combination and which is relatively disadvantageous for the player. When the stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means is configured to display the symbol related to the second winning combination. When the stop control for displaying the combination is performed, and when the stop operation is detected at another timing, the stop control for displaying the combination of symbols related to the first winning combination is performed. On the condition that the above condition (for example, the process of step S343 in FIG. 25) is satisfied, the display means displays information capable of displaying the combination of symbols related to the first winning combination. It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, a plurality of combinations of the first winning combination that is relatively advantageous for the player to whom the game value is given by the gaming value granting means and the symbols related to the winning combination are provided, which is relatively disadvantageous for the player. The second winning combination is defined as the same range of random numbers, and the display control means displays information that can display a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Since it is displayed on the display means, the player can perform a stop operation in accordance with this information, and display the combination of symbols related to the first winning combination advantageous by the player's technique to acquire the game value. Can do. Therefore, undulations can be provided on the balls depending on the skill of the player, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above gaming machine, the predetermined condition is satisfied by determining a third winning combination (for example, cherry) by the winning combination determining means. It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, when the third winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the display means displays information that can display a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination that is advantageous to the player. Will play the game while hoping that the third winning combination will be determined, and the interest in the game can be increased.

  According to the present invention, the first winning combination advantageous to the player and the disadvantageous second winning combination are defined as the same range of random numbers, and the third winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. On the condition that the combination of symbols related to the first winning combination is displayed on the display means, the player can perform a stop operation according to this information, The gaming value can be acquired by displaying a combination of symbols related to the advantageous first winning combination. Therefore, undulations can be provided on the balls depending on the skill of the player, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This gaming machine is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, medal, game ball, token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on the game value given to or given to the player. In the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 (included in the housing) that forms the entire pachi-slot machine 1. A rectangular liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter also referred to as a display screen) 5a displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front surface of the panel display unit 2a. The liquid crystal display can be performed on the display screen 5a. The reels 3 (corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) arranged on the back side of can be displayed in a transparent manner. The display screen 5a displays information related to the game or various effects such as animation.

  In the center of the panel display unit 2a, vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as effective lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in an oblique direction.

  These active lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively. A book is set. Which effective line is set is recognized by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c described later.

  Here, the effective lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “cherry”, which will be described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “cherry small part” which will be described later) will correspond to a predetermined position (for example, left When the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the effective lines. A predetermined combination will be established.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. As described above, the design of each reel can be seen through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  Outside the area of the liquid crystal display screen 5a, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display unit 19 are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 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 betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a lights up when the number of BETs is “1” and one effective line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) effective lines are set. The credit display unit 19 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals stored (credited). The stored medals are those that the player has acquired in the game and should be paid out and stored in the plane by operating the C / P switch 14 described later. The number of medals stored is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a WIN lamp (so-called hit display lamp) 17, a payout display section 18, and a bonus game information display section 20 are provided.

  The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when a predetermined combination, for example, “single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB)” is won. Hereinafter, SB is also simply referred to as “bonus”. Details of SB will be described later.

  The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals at the time of winning. The bonus game information display unit 20 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of games in the SB game state, which will be described later.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display screen 5a. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10. The 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12 are provided on the lower left side of the liquid crystal display screen 5 a, and the maximum BET switch 13 is provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Is provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game by one push operation. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined effective line is set as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, the credit mode or the payout mode is switched. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the winning number are credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Can be stored.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation and starting the display of symbol variation in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  Three stop buttons 7 (a left stop button 7L and a middle stop button 7C) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display screen 5a. , Corresponding to the right stop button 7R).

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the panel display unit 2a. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of display symbols and a payout number of medals is displayed. Is provided.

  In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) performed when all the reels are rotating is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “1 stop operation” is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol arrangement table showing the arrangement of symbol rows in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 9) described later.

  According to this symbol arrangement table, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is composed of symbols of “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “replay”, “cherry” and “bell”. A symbol row is shown.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a symbol combination table, which will be described.

  In the pachislot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 6, an internal lottery is performed to determine an internal winning combination (for example, “cherry small part”, “replay”, “SB”, etc.). If the reel 3 is stopped by the player's stop operation and the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 8 designated by the player, the display combination is established.

  Here, among the displayed winning combinations, in particular, a winning combination is a winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. If the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is determined that “winning combination is established”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “Cherry-ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the effective line, so that “Cherry's small role” is won and the number of inserted medals is 1. When there are two and two medals, one medal is paid out. When the number of inserted medals is three, eight medals are paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, it is established on two effective lines. Therefore, 15 medals are paid out (16 when the number is twice that of 8 but 16 is the upper limit).

  Further, by arranging the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” along the active line, the player wins the “bell bell” and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of medals inserted.

  The “cherry small part” and “bell small part” may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

  Further, “replay” is established by arranging the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” along the active line. When “Replay” is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, “replay” is a display role that allows a game to be played without establishing a game value when established.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged along the active line, “SB” is established and medals are not paid out, but the game state of the next game is “SB game state” " The gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, “SB” is established and medals are not paid out, but the game state of the next game is “SB game state”. "

  Similarly, the combination of symbols “red 7-blue 7-red 7”, “red 7-blue 7-blue 7”, “blue 7-red 7-red 7”, “blue 7-red” along the active line. 7-Blue 7 "," Blue 7-Blue 7-Red 7 "," Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7 "," White 7-Red 7-Red 7 "," White 7-Red 7-Blue 7 ", Regardless of whether "White 7-Blue 7-Red 7" or "White 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" are lined up, "SB" is established and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game is “SB gaming state”.

  Further, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to the “cherry small part”, “bell small part”, “replay” and “SB” is displayed, “losing” is established.

  Here, the gaming state will be described. The gaming state indicates a gaming state during the game or during several games, and includes a basic “general gaming state” and a “SB gaming state” called a bonus game.

  The “general gaming state” is a basic gaming state. The “SB gaming state” is a gaming state in which an internal lottery table different from the internal lottery table selected in the “general gaming state” is selected. The “internal lottery table” will be described later.

  In addition, the “SB gaming state” has an end condition. In the present embodiment, the maximum possible number of games in one “SB gaming state” (this is referred to as “SB game possible number”) is one. Further, in this “SB gaming state”, the number of times that a winning combination in which medals are paid out can be established (this is referred to as “SB possible number of times”) is limited to one time. That is, this “SB gaming state” is completed in one game.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows and explains the internal lottery table determination table. This is used in the internal lottery process to determine the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state.

  In other words, the internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table to be selected according to the gaming state and the number of lotteries indicating how many lotteries are to be performed using the internal lottery table. Here, the number of lotteries indicates the number of lottery processes (corresponding to a subtraction process) performed using a random number acquired prior to the internal lottery process and a lottery value set for each winning number. Yes. The internal winning combination is determined according to the winning number obtained by the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “14” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the SB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the SB gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “13” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show an internal lottery table, which will be described. FIG. 5 is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, and FIG. 6 is an internal lottery table for an SB gaming state. This is used to acquire a lottery value based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets in the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the internal lottery table shows the number of lotteries, the winning number, and the lottery value according to the number of input for each winning number. The lottery value divided by a predetermined value ("65536": the difference between this value and the total value of the lottery values is the ratio of “losing”) is the winning rate of the corresponding internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, two internal lottery tables are used: “general gaming state internal lottery table” and “SB gaming state internal lottery table”.

  FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used in the general gaming state. Here, a winning number and a lottery value are associated with each inserted number of sheets. Based on this general game state internal lottery table, the number of lotteries “1” to “14” may be determined as one of “1” to “14” as the winning number, and the range of any lottery value If not, the winning number will be “0”.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for the SB gaming state. As described above, the SB gaming state internal lottery table is used in the SB gaming state. Based on this SB gaming state internal lottery table, the number of lotteries “1” to “13” may be determined as one of “1” to “13” as the winning number, and the range of any lottery value If not, the winning number will be “0”.

  Here, the internal lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the internal lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the combination, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become. Actually, “1” to “6” are provided as set values. Then, the probability of internally winning a combination such as SB is made different between set values. Further, instead of preparing an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state for every set value, the same internal lottery table may be shared among the set values. At this time, it may be shared in the same gaming state, or can be shared in different gaming states. Such setting of the internal lottery table can be easily performed by the internal lottery table determination table described above.

  Next, FIG. 7 shows an internal winning combination determination table, which will be described. The internal winning combination determination table is for determining an internal winning combination in accordance with the winning number obtained by the internal lottery process described above.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the winning number is “0”, “losing” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “1”, “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “2”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 1” are determined as the internal winning combination. Here, “single bonus 1” means “SB” excluding “SB” of “red 7-red 7-red 7”. That is, “SB” of “Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7”, “SB” of “Red 7-Blue 7-Red 7”, “SB” of “Red 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”, “Blue 7” -"SB" for "Red 7-Red 7", "SB" for "Blue 7-Red 7-Blue 7", "SB" for "Blue 7-Blue 7-Red 7", "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue "SB" for "7", "SB" for "White 7-Red 7-Red 7", "SB" for "White 7-Red 7-Blue 7", "SB" for "White 7-Blue 7-Red 7" "SB" of "White 7-Blue 7-Blue 7".

  When the winning number is “3”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 2” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 2” means “SB” excluding “SB” of “Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7”.

  When the winning number is “4”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 3” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 3” means “SB” except “SB” of “Red 7-Blue 7-Red 7”. When the winning number is “5”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 4” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 4” is “SB” except “SB” of “Red 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”.

  When the winning number is “6”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 5” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 5” means “SB” excluding “SB” of “Blue 7-Red 7-Red 7”. When the winning number is “7”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 6” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 6” means “SB” excluding “SB” of “Blue 7-Red 7-Blue 7”.

  When the winning number is “8”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 7” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 7” means “SB” except “SB” of “Blue 7-Blue 7-Red 7”. When the winning number is “9”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 8” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 8” is “SB” except “SB” of “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”.

  When the winning number is “10”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 9” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 9” means “SB” except “SB” of “White 7-Red 7-Red 7”. When the winning number is “11”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 10” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single bonus 10” means “SB” except “SB” of “White 7-Red 7-Blue 7”.

  When the winning number is “12”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 11” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 11” means “SB” excluding “SB” of “White 7-Blue 7-Red 7”. When the winning number is “13”, “Bell” and “Single Bonus 12” are determined as the internal winning combination. “Single Bonus 12” means “SB” except “SB” of “White 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”.

  When the winning number is “14”, “Replay” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, FIG. 8 shows a bonus operation time table and will be described. In the bonus operation time table, various information setting values set when the bonus is established are described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the display combination “SB” is established and the SB operation time process is activated, the “SB operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “1” is set in the possible game number counter. Set “1” to the winning-count counter.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 9 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L, 21R and the like is shown.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be extracted (sampled).

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the CPU 31, an “internal lottery table” used for determination of random sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and set when a bonus is established. A “bonus operating table” in which various information setting values are defined, a “stop control table” for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button, and various control commands for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72 ( Command, signal) and the like are stored.

  Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value, various flags (for example, SB operating flag), the number of credits of medals, game state information, and the like are stored.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  As a main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator. The motor drive circuit 39 rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R at an arbitrary speed.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51, which are also connected to the CPU 31.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22.

  When the inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22, the CPU 31 counts this medal and credits up to 50 medals to the RAM 33. The CPU 31 is credited to the RAM 33. The medals are subtracted by the number corresponding to the operation of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, the valid lines 8a to 8e are activated, and the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on. It has become.

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The random number generator 36 generates random values belonging to a certain numerical range (0 to 65535), and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random value at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number values sampled in this way and the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface. In this symbol table, the code numbers (corresponding to symbol positions) that are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated as described above, and each code A symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each number is associated.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination serving as a display combination, a medal payout number of the display combination, and a display combination determination code representing the display combination are associated with each other. The symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when the display combination is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (internal lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 selects the reel stop signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the selected one. Based on the “stop control table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning after the internal winning, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 or issues a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 according to the mode set by the C / P switch 14. And a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71, lamps (BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, WIN lamp 17) and LEDs. Lighting control of the (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a sound / lamp control circuit 73 and an image control circuit 80.

  The image control circuit 80 includes a serial port 81 for exchanging signals between the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77, an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, a calendar IC 85, and an image ROM 86. A video RAM 87, an image control IC 88, and a control RAM 89.

  Similarly to the main control circuit 71, the image control circuit 80 includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, and is connected to the image control CPU 82 (not shown). These are configured to execute random number sampling.

  Random number sampling is performed by generating random values belonging to the random number range “0-127”, “0-255”, and sampling one random value. The random number sampling can also be performed by the image control CPU 82.

  The image control CPU 82 includes a computer that controls the entire image control circuit 80, and effects data (image information) according to a control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and output (including light emission pattern information and sound information).

  The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 82 executes the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control program ROM 84 also stores an effect determination table and an effect data determination table.

  The calendar IC 85 stores time information, and the calendar IC 85 and the image control work RAM 83 are backup targets for holding data even when the power is turned off. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control CPU 82 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image ROM 86 stores image data, dot data, and the like for forming an image. For example, characters such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, and figures, background data, and the like are stored. Sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface). The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the contents of the effect determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 is included in the image control IC 88, and the image control IC 88 Various control parameters for forming an image are stored.

  In the image control circuit 80, the image control CPU 82 also controls the production of sounds and lamps. The image control CPU 82 determines the sound / lamp type and output timing based on the determined effect data. Then, the image control CPU 82 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 via the serial port 81 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 mainly outputs only the sound / lamp in response to the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 (excluding volume adjustment control described later).

  The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80, a sound / lamp control CPU 74, a program ROM 75, a work RAM 76, a sound source IC 78, a power amplifier 79, and a sound source. ROM91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs sound / lamp output control in accordance with control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 is connected to a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, a bonus game information display unit 20, BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, and a WIN lamp 17. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits an output signal to each of the actuators in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, each actuator emits light in a predetermined manner according to the command.

  The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is temporary storage means when the sound / lamp control CPU 74 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source ROM 91 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source. The sound source IC 78 generates a sound source using the sound source stored in the sound source ROM 91 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 79. The power amplifier 79 is an amplifier to which speakers 21L and 21R are connected. The power amplifier 79 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 78 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Further, a volume control unit 92 is connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The volume control unit 92 can be operated by a game clerk or the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume adjustment unit 92 (volume adjustment control).

  Next, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a main flowchart of control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described. This flowchart shows a processing procedure executed by the control program stored in the ROM 32 and is executed by the CPU 31.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, initialization processing for one game end, that is, information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game is erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3). Specifically, information for determining whether or not a replay has been established in the previous game based on the replay operating flag, an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S based on the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 22, and the BET switch 11, In response to inputs from 12 and 13, the insertion number counter set in the RAM 33 is updated. Here, the replay operating flag is information for identifying whether or not replay is established, and the inserted number counter is information for specifying the inserted number in the next game.

  In addition, the effective line is set according to the value of the insertion number counter. For example, if the inserted number counter is 3, the display combination described later is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed on all the effective lines. Further, based on the operation of the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted (for example, the inserted number counter is “1” or more, or the inserted number counter is the maximum value “3”). The presence of input from the start switch 6S is checked.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a random value extraction process for internal lottery (step S4). In this random number extraction process, one random number value is extracted from the random number value in the range of “0 to 65535” generated by the random number generator 36 via the sampling circuit 37, and the extracted random number value is stored in the random number value in the RAM 33. Store in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, information for identifying the gaming state in the current game is set in the RAM 33 based on the SB operating flag or carryover combination information.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S6). In this internal lottery process, the internal lottery table determination table is referred to and the number of lotteries and the type of the internal lottery table are determined based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “14” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table.

  Next, with reference to this internal gaming state internal lottery table, the current internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value obtained by the random number value extraction process (random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33). . Details of the internal lottery process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a “start command” to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The “start command” includes internal winning combination, game state information, and the like.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) has elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S9). If the determination result is “YES”, the game monitoring timer is set. The process proceeds to the set process (step S11), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to the waiting time digestion process (step S10).

  In the waiting time digestion process (step S10), the game start waiting time is digested (wait) without performing the subsequent processes until the predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game started. Specifically, a process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation to start the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started.

  Next, in the game monitoring timer setting process (step S11), the game monitoring timer is set. Specifically, an intergame monitoring timer and an automatic stop timer are set. The inter-game monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the time from the start of the game in order to secure the time between the games. The automatic stop timer is used for the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. This is a timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (step S12), and the motor drive circuit 39 sets all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). ).

  Next, a reel stop control process is performed (step S13). Specifically, when any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped are stopped based on the stop table. . At this time, a “reel stop command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The “reel stop command” includes stop reel, stop position information, and the like. Details of the reel stop control process will also be described later.

  When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination table (step S14). In this process, the display combination (the combination in which the winning combination is established) is identified based on the stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the display combination flag is set. Specifically, the display combination and the payout number are identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the active line, the symbol combination table, and the number of inserted symbols.

  Next, a display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). The “display combination command” includes information on a display combination flag for specifying a display combination, information on the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S16). In this medal payout process, in the credit mode, the credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated based on the payout number information. The value of the credit counter in the credit display unit 19 is displayed based on the update of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the hopper 40 is driven and controlled by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals based on the payout number information. Further, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 updates the number of acquired medals. Thereafter, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72. This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and checks the SB operating flag (step S18). If the SB operating flag is “on”, the bonus end check process is performed (step S19). ). The bonus end check process will be described later.

  When the SB operating flag is “off” (determined in step S18), when the bonus end check process (step S19) is completed, a bonus operation check process is performed (step S20). The bonus operation check process will also be described later.

  When the bonus operation check process (step S20) ends, the process returns to the one-game-end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 11).

  Next, FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery process, which will be described. FIG. 13 shows details of the internal lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 4), determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S51), and determines the determined lottery number in the register of the CPU 31. Set to the counter.

  Next, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number (step S54).

  Next, with reference to the internal lottery table, a lottery value is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets (step S55). For example, when the winning number is “13” in the general gaming state, a lottery value “1” is obtained if the inserted number is 1, a lottery value “4” if the inserted number is 2, and a lottery value “4600 if the inserted number is 3. "Get.

  Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the acquired lottery value from the stored random number value (step S56). The subtracted value is held again as a random value, and each lottery value is subtracted from this value after the second time.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a digit is obtained by this subtraction, that is, whether or not the subtraction result is a negative value (step S57).

  If no digit is obtained by subtraction, “1” is subtracted from the winning number (step S58), “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S59), and whether or not the number of lotteries has become “0” is determined. Determination is made (step S60).

  If the number of lotteries is not “0”, the process returns to step S55 and the processes in steps S55 to S60 are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S60 that the number of lotteries is “0” or if it is determined in step S57 that a digit has been determined, a process for determining an internal winning combination is performed (step S61). When it is determined in step S60 that the number of lotteries is “0”, the winning number is also “0”. In the internal winning combination determination process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state and the winning number with reference to the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 14 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 12) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated effectively (step S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is “NO”, the process returns to step S81.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination (step S82). Here, when “Bell” and “SB” are determined as the internal winning combination, the number of sliding frames is determined so that “SB” is preferentially displayed. Subsequently, a planned stop position is determined based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (step S83).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S84). This reel stop command includes a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier. The reel stop identifier is information related to a reel whose rotation is stopped by any stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel rotation identifier is information indicating the reel state ("rotating" or "stopping"), and is set as "1" during rotation and "0" during stop.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (whether all reels have stopped) (step S85). If this determination is “YES”, the process returns to step S81, and if “NO”, the reel stop control process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 15 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S19 in FIG. 12) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is established (step S91). If no winning is established, the process proceeds to step S93.

  If a winning is established, the value of the winning possible number counter is decremented by “1” (step S92), and the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S93, the value of the possible game counter is decremented by “1” (step S93), and the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S94, SB end time processing is performed, and the bonus end check processing ends. In the SB end process, the SB operating flag is set to “off”, and the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared.

  Next, FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. FIG. 16 shows the details of the bonus operation check process (step S20 in FIG. 12) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “SB (single bonus)” (step S111). If the display combination is not “SB”, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When the display combination is “SB”, the SB operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (step S112), and the bonus operation check process is terminated. In the SB operation process, the SB operation flag is set to “ON”, “1” is set to the possible game number counter, and “1” is set to the winning number counter.

  Next, FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the periodic interrupt process, which will be described. This periodic interrupt processing is periodically performed by the main control circuit 71 every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 temporarily saves data stored in a register used in the internal lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 11) to a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S201).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S202). In this input port check process, input operations such as detection of a medal insertion by the insertion medal sensor 22S when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, and detection of a start operation by the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6 are confirmed. .

  Next, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the interrupt counter (step S203). This interrupt counter is used to determine whether to perform reel control or only drive control of lamps and LEDs in the periodic interrupt processing.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter is an even number (step S204). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S211, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S205.

  If the value of the interrupt counter is not an even number, that is, if the value of the interrupt counter is an odd number, the identifier of the left reel 3L is set as a target for rotation control (step S205), and a reel control process is performed (step S206). Next, the identifier of the middle reel 3C is set as a target for rotation control (step S207), and reel control processing is performed (step S208). Next, the identifier of the right reel 3R is set as a target for rotation control (step S209), and reel control processing is performed (step S210).

  Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled (one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is identified as a reel identifier (for example, left “0”, middle “1”, right “2”). And the motor drive circuit 39 is commanded to control the drive of the reel. Details of the reel control process will be described later.

  In step S211, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process for driving lamps and LEDs. In this lamp / 7SEG driving process, the CPU 31 gives a command for displaying, for example, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals, etc. on the credit display unit 19 and the payout display unit 18 in a predetermined RAM 33. Write to storage area. In addition, the CPU 31 stores a command for turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c according to the number of medals bet, a command for turning on the WIN lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2, and the like in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Write to. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Finally, the CPU 31 restores the data stored in the register saved at the beginning of the periodic interrupt process (step S201) from the predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S212).

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the reel control process, which will be described. FIG. 18 shows details of the reel control processing (step S206, step S208, step S210 in FIG. 17) in the periodic interrupt processing of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel is controlled to rotate at a constant speed (step S221). If it is not under control, the reel control process is terminated.

  If the reel is being controlled, it is determined whether or not the reel is waiting for a planned stop position (step S222). In this standby position waiting state, constant speed control of the reel is maintained. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S223, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S223, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel has reached the planned stop position based on the signal from the reel position detection circuit 50 (step S223). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S224, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S224, the CPU 31 shifts the reel from the constant speed control state to the deceleration control state (step S224). Thereafter, stop control is performed by turning off all phases of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the reel.

  In step S225, the CPU 31 performs acceleration control, constant speed control, or deceleration control of the rotation of the reel in accordance with the reel control state (step S225).

  Next, processing performed in the sub control circuit 72 will be described. In the sub control circuit 72, processing is performed by the image control CPU 82 in accordance with the control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. When the power is turned on, the image control CPU 82 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs reset interrupt processing stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the generation of the interrupt.

  FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72, first, the image control work RAM 83, the control RAM 89, the video RAM 87, etc. are initialized (step S301).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S302). In the input monitoring process, a process for monitoring whether or not a signal is input to the image control circuit 80 is performed. For example, the image control CPU 82 determines effect data (such as a menu screen) corresponding to the input of the operation unit if there is an input of the operation unit (not shown) except during the game (such as when the reel 3 is not rotating). To do. The effect data determined here includes data for displaying the history of the pachislot machine 1.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs a command input process described later (step S303). In the command input process, the liquid crystal display device 5, LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamp (BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, WIN lamp 17) according to each input command. The contents of the effect (that is, effect data) to be executed by the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. are determined.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs image drawing processing (step S304). In this image drawing process, a rendering image to be displayed is rendered based on the determined rendering data. Thereby, the image according to the determined effect data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the VDP counter is “2” (step S306). The VDP counter is updated by a periodic signal reception process from the image control IC 88 described later. This interrupt process is performed due to reception of a signal output from the image control IC 88 at a 1/60 sec cycle. That is, the value of the VDP counter is updated to “2” at a period of 1/30 sec. When determining that the value of the VDP counter is not “2”, the image control CPU 82 waits for the VDP counter to be updated to “2”.

  When determining that the value of the VDP counter is “2” in step S306, the image control CPU 82 sets “0” to the value of the VDP counter (step S307).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 transmits a bank switching command to the image control IC 88, performs a bank switching process, and exchanges the display image data area and the writing image data area (step S308). By this processing, it is possible to display the data that has been drawn, and to draw in the data area that has been displayed so far during the data display.

  If the data area can be replaced, the process returns to the input monitoring process and the above process (steps S302 to S308) is repeated.

  Here, other interrupt processing in the sub-control circuit 72 will be described first. There are several interrupt processes in the sub-control circuit 72, but the main ones are the periodic signal reception interrupt process from the image control IC 88, the periodic interrupt process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, and the main control circuit 71. There is a command signal reception interrupt process.

  FIG. 20A shows a flowchart of a periodic signal reception interrupt process from the image control IC 88, which will be described. This interrupt process is performed at a 1/60 sec period.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, in the periodic signal reception process from the image control IC 88, the interrupt signal is periodically received from the image control IC 88, and when the interrupt signal is received, the value of the VDP counter is set to “1”. Are added (step S411). As a result, processing corresponding to the VDP counter can be switched every 1/60 sec. The VDP counter is used for bank switching processing of two image data areas on the image control IC 88 side.

  Next, FIG. 20B shows a flow chart of the periodic interruption process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, which will be described. This periodic interrupt process is performed at a cycle of 2 msec.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, in the periodic interruption process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, when an interruption occurs, first, a voice control process is performed (step S421). In this sound control process, an instruction to output effect data related to sound control determined by the process corresponding to each command type is output to the sound / lamp control circuit 73. As a result, the sound / lamp control circuit 73 can output music or sound corresponding to the determined effect data from the speakers 21L, 21R under the control of the sound / lamp control CPU 74.

  Next, a lamp lighting control process is performed (step S422). In this lamp lighting control process, an instruction to output effect data related to LED and lamp lighting control determined by the process corresponding to each command type is output to the sound / lamp control circuit 73. Thus, in the sound / lamp control circuit 73, the LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and lamp (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp) are controlled by the sound / lamp control CPU 74. 17), it is possible to output a light emission pattern corresponding to the determined effect data.

  Next, FIG. 20C shows a flowchart of a command signal reception interrupt process from the main control circuit 71, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, in the command signal reception interrupt process from the main control circuit 71, the command received from the main control circuit 71 is stored in a predetermined area of the image control work RAM 83 as an unprocessed command (step S431). This unprocessed command is, for example, a start command, a display combination command, or the like. Thereby, it is possible to perform processing for subsequent unprocessed commands.

  Next, FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of the command input process of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the command input process, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command among the commands received from the main control circuit 71 (step S311). Commands received from the main control circuit 71 include a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like. When determining that there is no unprocessed command, the image control CPU 82 ends the command input process (the process proceeds to the image drawing process of the reset interrupt process in the sub control circuit (step S304 in FIG. 19)).

  When determining that there is an unprocessed command, the image control CPU 82 executes a process corresponding to an unprocessed command, which will be described later (step S312). When the processing corresponding to the unprocessed command is executed, the unprocessed command is set to processed (step S313), and the command input processing is terminated (image rendering processing of reset interrupt processing in the sub control circuit (step of FIG. 19) (S304).

  Next, each process corresponding to the unprocessed command will be described.

  First, FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of the game start process, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the game start process, first, information on a start command is acquired, and an identifier by game state and a winning combination identifier are set (step S321).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the ST game number counter is “1” or more (step S322). When the value of the ST game number counter is not “1” or more, that is, “0”, the process proceeds to step S325. When the value of the ST game number counter is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the winning combination includes a plurality of winning combinations, that is, whether or not the winning number is 2 to 13 in the winning combination determination table (step S323). . If the winning combination does not include a plurality of combinations, the process proceeds to step S325. When the winning combination includes a plurality of combinations, 1 is subtracted from the value of the ST game number counter (step S324).

  Next, in step S325, an effect identifier is determined based on the effect table, winning combination, and ST game number counter (step S325).

  Next, start effect data is set based on the effect table and the effect identifier (step S326), and the game start process is terminated.

  Here, FIG. 23 shows an example of a display screen during the ST game. This example of the display screen shows that when the internal winning combination is “Bell” and “Single Bonus 1”, that is, when the winning number 2 in the winning combination determination table is won, the display combination is “Bell”. It is an example of the display screen which performed display (assist).

  According to the display shown in FIG. 23, if "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is aimed, the SB of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is not internally won. "Bell" is drawn, "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned, and the display combination "Bell" is established.

  In this way, it is possible to assist the winning combination having a medal payout instead of “SB” to establish the display combination.

  Next, FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of the reel stop process, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the reel stop process, first, a reel stop command is extracted from an unprocessed command, and information on the reel stop command is acquired (step S331). Next, it is determined whether or not the received command information is information indicating “first stop” of the reel (step S332).

  If the information does not indicate “first stop” of the reel, the process proceeds to step S334. If the information indicates “first stop” of the reel, the first stop effect data is obtained based on the effect table and the effect identifier. The reel stop process is terminated after setting (step S333).

  If it is not information indicating the “first stop” of the reel (determined in step S332), it is determined whether or not the received command information is information indicating the “second stop” of the reel (step S334).

  If the information does not indicate “second stop” of the reel, the process proceeds to step S336. If the information indicates “second stop” of the reel, the second stop effect data is obtained based on the effect table and the effect identifier. After setting (step S335), the reel stop process is terminated.

  If it is not information indicating “second stop” of the reel (determined in step S334), the third stop effect data is set based on the effect table and the effect identifier (step S336), and the reel stop process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of the display process, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the display process, first, the display combination command is extracted from the unprocessed commands, and the information of the display combination command is acquired (step S341).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the ST lottery counter is “1” or more (step S342). If the value of the ST lottery counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S345, and when the value of the ST lottery counter is not “1” or more, that is, the value is “0”, the display combination is “Cherry”. It is determined whether or not (step S343).

  If the display combination is not “cherry”, the process proceeds to step S345. If the display combination is “cherry”, “50” is added to the value of the ST game number counter (step S344).

  Next, in step S345, display effect data is set based on the effect table and the effect identifier, and the display process is terminated.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, “Bell” and a plurality of “SB” are defined as internal winning combinations at the same time as internal winning combinations, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. When this is done, auxiliary information (assist) that can align “bells” with a large net increase is displayed. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, if the player pushes forward according to the displayed information, a medal can be obtained using the “bell” with a large net increase in number as a display role. Therefore, many medals are obtained depending on the skill of the player. It is possible to provide an interesting gaming machine.

  Further, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary information is displayed by winning “Cherry” as a winning combination. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, the player can play the game while wishing to win “Cherry”, and the interest in the game can be increased.

  In this embodiment, “Bell” is selected as the first winning combination advantageous to the player, and “SB” is selected as the disadvantageous second winning combination. However, the winning combination is appropriately set. Is possible. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display condition of the auxiliary information is that the symbol “cherry” is displayed. However, the display condition is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when a specific internal winning combination is won internally or when a specific symbol is displayed, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, whether or not to display auxiliary information is determined by lottery. Also good. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In this case, the same effect as the pachislot machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for SB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. 12 is a flowchart showing processing by the main control circuit subsequent to FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the regular interruption process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the reel control process of the periodic interruption process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the interruption process in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command input process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a screen figure which shows the example of a display screen in ST game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachi-slot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e Effective line 9a, 9b, 9c BET lamp DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Base part 11 1-BET switch 12 2-BET switch 13 Maximum BET switch 14 C / P switch 15 Medal payout exit 16 Medal receiving part 17 WIN lamp 18 Payout display part 19 Credit display part 20 Bonus game information display part 21L, 21R Speaker 22 Medal slot 23 Payout panel 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
34 Clock pulse generation circuit 35 Frequency divider 36 Random number generator 37 Sampling circuit 39 Motor drive circuit 40 Hopper 41 Hopper drive circuit 46 Reel stop signal circuit 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 50 Reel position detection circuit 51 Dispensing completion signal circuit 71 Main Control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 73 Sound / lamp control circuit 74 Sound / lamp control CPU
75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM
77 Serial port 78 Sound source IC
79 Power Amplifier 80 Image Control Circuit 81 Serial Port 82 Image Control CPU
83 Image control work RAM
84 Image control program ROM
85 Calendar IC
86 Image ROM
87 Video RAM
88 Image control IC
89 Control RAM
91 Sound source ROM
92 Volume control section

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means,
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting unit and a table in which a range of random values is defined according to the winning combination;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means; ,
Game value giving means for giving a game value in accordance with a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means when the change of the symbols being performed by the symbol changing means is stopped by the stop control means;
Display means for displaying information related to the game;
Display control means for controlling information displayed on the display means;
With
The table is provided with a plurality of combinations of a first winning combination that is relatively advantageous for a player to whom a game value is given by the gaming value granting means and a symbol related to the winning combination, and is relatively disadvantageous for the player. The second winning combination is defined as the same range of random values,
When the stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means performs stop control in which a combination of symbols related to the second winning combination is displayed, and the stop operation is performed by another stop operation. When detected at the timing, stop control to display the combination of symbols related to the first winning combination,
The gaming machine characterized in that the display control means causes the display means to display information capable of displaying a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when a third winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means.

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