JP2008109981A - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A spinning-type game machine in which a player cannot easily detect a set value based on whether or not a replay time is activated when a game hall is opened.
A rotating game machine determines an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by a start operation detection unit and a set value stored by a set value storage unit, and relates to the operation of re-game. When the replay time is activated when the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed and the replay time is activated, the probability of determining the internal winning combination is relatively high. The operation of the replay time is taken over after the set value is changed.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is provided on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. , "Start operation") and a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation") is detected according to the type of reel And a stop switch for outputting a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, a plurality of corresponding stepping motors corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, each of which transmits a driving force to each reel, and the start Based on the signals output by the switch and the stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and a rotation unit including a control unit that rotates and stops each reel. Tricks machine is known. Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the current mainstream of such a spinning machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, lottery using a random number is performed. For example, an internal lottery table that defines a plurality of numerical ranges is provided, and lottery is performed by searching a numerical range to which a random value extracted at the timing when a start operation by a player is detected. Then, the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop operation by the player is detected. At this time, if the internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of lottery using random numbers, the stop operation is detected so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. However, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops.

  In the above spinning machine, the winning probability of the internal winning combination is adjusted by determining any one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values (for example, 1 to 6) as a set value. What is possible is mainstream. Specifically, an internal lottery table corresponding to each set value is provided, and it is defined that the larger the set value, the larger the range of values for determining the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals and the like. Thus, the set value relates to the degree of advantage for the player, and the adjustment of the set value adjusts the player's profit and the manager's profit.

Here, in the above-described spinning-type gaming machine, when changing the set value, it is necessary to cut off and turn on the power to the spinning-type gaming machine. Here, when the power supply of the spinning cylinder gaming machine is cut off, the address of the process executed at the time of the interruption is stored by the storage means having a backup function. Then, when the set-up gaming machine is turned on, if the set value is not changed, the address is restored, and the processing executed when the power is turned off is resumed. It has become. On the other hand, when the set value is changed, the data such as the execution address and the internal winning combination stored in the storage unit is initialized, and the process is newly started from the head address. ing.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional spinning machine, for example, when the game hall is opened, immediately after turning on the power to the spinning machine, the setting value is changed from the type of effect executed in the liquid crystal display device. There is a possibility that the player can discriminate whether or not the game machine has been performed.

  For example, in the above-mentioned spinning-reel game machine, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed for the purpose of maintaining the soundness of the game, etc., the same number of medals will be automatically added the next time. The mainstream is the one that operates the replay that is thrown in automatically. Recently, an internal lottery table having a relatively large numerical range for determining an internal symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) related to the specific symbol combination is provided, and this internal lottery table is selected. There has been proposed a rotating game machine that operates in a state in which an internal winning combination is determined (this is referred to as “replay time”). According to this rotating type gaming machine, since replay is determined with a relatively high probability, the opportunity for re-playing operations increases, so the consumption of medals to be thrown into the gaming machine is reduced. While suppressing as much as possible, it is possible to wait for the determination of an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game, which is advantageous for the player.

  If an effect based on the operation of the replay time is performed at the time of opening of the amusement hall, it is possible to predict that the spinning type gaming machine has been changed in the set value, for example, If an effect based on the operation of the replay time is not performed, it is possible to predict that the spinning-type gaming machine has not been changed in set value. Furthermore, if the player was able to know in advance the spinning type gaming machine for which an advantageous setting value was set on the previous day, the replay time of the game hall was closed at the spinning type gaming machine. If an effect related to the operation is performed, and if the same effect is also performed when the store opens on the next day, it is determined that an advantageous setting value is set in this spinning-reel game machine. There was a problem that the players could perceive and the game was not fair.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a spinning machine that prevents the player from easily detecting the set value based on whether or not the replay time is activated when the game hall is opened. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the spinning-type game machine has a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later), and a predetermined number. Setting value storage means (for example, a setting value storage area described later) for storing any one of a plurality of numerical values as a setting value, and start operation detecting means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation. , Medal reception / start check processing described later), internal winning combination determination for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means and a set value stored by the set value storage means When the start operation is detected by means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) and the start operation detecting means, the symbol displayed by the symbol display means is changed. Symbol variation means to be performed (for example, CPU 31 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to be described later, reel control processing to be described later) and stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation (for example, CPU 31 to be described later, stop switch to be described later) 7S, a reel stop control process described later), detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and an internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit, a symbol performed by the symbol variation unit When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by a stop control means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a reel stop control process described later) and a symbol display means for performing a stop control of the fluctuation of the game, Operating means (for example, a process of copying a value of a CPU 31 described later and a value of a loaded sheet counter described later to an automatic loading counter); Replay time actuating means (for example, RT operation check process described later) for performing a replay time operation with a relatively high probability that an internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the part winning combination determining means. The replay time actuating means, when the set value stored by the set value storing means is changed, when the replay time is actuated, the replay time actuating means It is characterized in that it is taken over after the set value stored by is changed.

  According to the present invention, when the set value stored in the set value storage means is changed, when the replay time is activated, the replay time operation is taken over after the set value is changed. did. In other words, even if the setting value is changed, the data related to the replay time operation is not erased.Therefore, whether the setting value is changed or not is set based on the presence or absence of the replay time operation when the game hall is opened. It is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting the set value.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the spinning-type game machine includes a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later). A set value storage means (for example, a set value storage area provided in a RAM 33 described later) for storing any of a plurality of numerical values as a set value, and a start operation detection means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) for detecting a start operation. Start switch 6S described later, medal acceptance / start check process described later), and random number extraction means (for example, CPU 31 described later, described later) for extracting a random value based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Internal lottery processing) and internal lottery table storage means for storing an internal lottery table that defines a plurality of numerical ranges in accordance with each set value stored by the set value storage means ( For example, ROM 32 described later, and internal lottery table determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) for determining any one of the internal lottery tables stored by the internal lottery table storage means; The random number value extracted by the random number value extraction means is within the range of numerical values defined by the internal lottery table determined by the internal lottery table determination means according to each set value stored by the set value storage means. When a start operation is detected by an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, an internal lottery process described later) and a starting operation detecting means for determining an internal winning combination based on a range of numerical values to which the symbol belongs, Symbol variation means for varying the symbol displayed by the display means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a stepping motor 49 described later) 49C, 49R, reel control processing described later), stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, CPU 31 described later, stop switch 7S described later), and detection of stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a reel stop control process described later) that performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means. ) And a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a re-game operating means (for example, a CPU 31 to be described later, a value of a to-be-inserted number counter to be described later) is copied to an automatic insertion counter. Processing) and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol combination such as a special replay described later is displayed) ), Identification information storage means (for example, RT operating flag storage area provided in RAM 33 described later) for storing predetermined identification information (for example, RT operating flag described later), and the set value storage means. When the predetermined identification information is stored in the identification information storage means (for example, when an RT operation flag to be described later is on), the setting value is changed. Holding means for holding the predetermined identification information after being performed (e.g., CPU 31 described later, interrupt processing during power interruption described later, initialization processing described later), and the internal lottery table storage means, The first internal lottery table (for example, a general gaming state internal lottery table described later) and the range of numerical values for determining the internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination are the first internal lottery table. A second internal lottery table that is larger than the internal lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for RT operation to be described later) is stored at least, and the internal lottery table determination unit is configured to store the predetermined identification information by the identification information storage unit. The second internal lottery table is determined on the condition that is stored.

  According to the present invention, the first internal lottery table and the second internal lottery table in which the range of numerical values for determining the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is larger than that of the first internal lottery table. The second internal lottery table is determined on the condition that it is stored at least and predetermined identification information is stored by the identification information storage means. When the set value stored in the set value storage means is changed and the predetermined identification information is stored in the identification information storage means, the predetermined identification information is changed after the set value is changed. To keep. That is, even if the setting value is changed, the data related to the determination of the second internal lottery table (that is, the operation of the replay time) is not erased. Based on the presence / absence, it is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting the presence / absence of a change in the set value and the set value being set.

  According to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting whether or not the set value has been changed or the set set value based on whether or not the replay time is activated when the game hall is opened. can do.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “game machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
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 a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, 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. Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) assigned to one symbol are provided on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. In each of these areas, red 7, blue 7, Each pattern of watermelon, bell, cherry, replay, or blank is arranged (see FIG. 2 described later). 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 surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are reels. It fluctuates with the rotation of.

  At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is configured by vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are provided in front of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can transmit symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, the operations of rotating and stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbols can be visually recognized. Further, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, an image related to the game is displayed, and the effect is executed. In addition, it is also possible to display a predetermined image by using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R and the effect display area 23 to execute the effect.

  In addition, in each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R, a single symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the display area, so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel. (In other words, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R display a part of the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. This is an example of the symbol display means to be used, and hereinafter referred to as “display window”). In this embodiment, a plurality of display windows corresponding to the number of reels are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single display window may be configured. The display window is preferably configured to be able to display a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines (also referred to as combinations of predetermined areas) that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower areas are formed. Basically, the profit to be given to the player is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed by the line. Specifically, five lines, that is, a cross-up line 8a, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, and a cross-down line 8e are provided as the lines. The center line 8c is formed by combining middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The top line 8b is formed by combining the upper regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is formed by combining lower regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a combination of the lower display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a combination of the upper display area of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the lower display window 4R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, a medal is inserted based on the medal being thrown into the medal slot 22 and a pressing operation on the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, and the winning lines 8 a to 8 e are activated. (The activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as the activated line). The activated line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the provision of profits described later is displayed. In the present embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card or the like storing information such as the number of medals can be applied in addition to coins, game balls or tokens. Further, in the center of the pedestal portion 10, a 7-segment LED is provided, and the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “the number of payouts”). Etc.) is displayed.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits (Credit) or medal discharges (Pay) is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. When credit is given, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  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 button) is referred to as “first stop operation”, and the first stop operation is performed. The stop operation that is performed after the two reels are rotated is called “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is rotating. The stop operation performed in the above is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is turned on in a lighting pattern according to the game situation, and an effect related to the game is performed. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound effects and music according to the game situation to produce effects related to the game.

  Although not shown in the figure, inside the cabinet 1a, there is a power button for turning on the gaming machine 1, a setting change button for starting changing the setting value, and a plurality of predetermined settings. A reset button is provided for determining one of the values (four levels from the set value “1” to the set value “4” in the present embodiment).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, each of red 7 (design 61), blue 7 (design 62), watermelon (design 63), bell (design 64), cherry (design 65), replay (design 66), or blank (design 67) The pattern is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. 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. The ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 13 to 23 described later), various tables such as a symbol arrangement table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 9 described later), and the like. Yes. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 10 to 12 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  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.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts and the number of credits) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  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, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel corresponding to one symbol arranged on the 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 counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel.

  Here, the detection of the reel index is performed when the corresponding symbol is located at the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). It has become. That is, by providing the symbol counter for each reel type, the symbol type or the like located on the center line 8c can be specified according to the reel type. In the present embodiment, the reel index is detected when the corresponding symbol is located on the center line 8c. For example, the top line 8b (more precisely, each display window 4L, 4C is displayed). , 4R in the vertical direction of the upper region) or the bottom line 8d (more precisely, the center of the lower region in the vertical direction of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). Anyway.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the 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, setting change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel A position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off the power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the operation of the administrator with respect to the power button.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6 and outputs a signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stop operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel to the microcomputer 30. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S are a player's pressing operation (ie, a closing operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. And a signal requesting addition of the corresponding inserted number is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22S detects the passage of medals thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player's operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for requesting medal discharge or credit switching to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The setting change switch 19S is a key type switch that detects that the setting key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated in a predetermined direction. The setting change switch 19S detects the above operation by an administrator or the like and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects an operation of an administrator or the like on the reset button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The set value is data serving as an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. That is, it is data relating to the profits of the player and the amusement store in relation to the winning probability of the internal winning combination described later. The higher the probability of winning an internal winning combination related to the granting of medals, etc., the higher the possibility that more medals can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, four stages of “1” to “4” are provided as set values, and the larger the set value, the higher the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the aforementioned grant of profit.

  The setting value is changed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the setting change switch 19S, and the reset switch 20S, and any one of predetermined numerical values “1” to “4” is set in the RAM 33 as a setting value. Stored (stored) in the value storage area. Specifically, when the setting change switch 19S is turned on when the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the setting value can be changed. At this time, the current setting value is displayed on the information display unit 18 and the value is incremented by “1” each time the reset switch 20S is turned on (returns to “1” when “4” is exceeded). ), “1” to “4” can be selected. When the start switch 6S is turned on while any one of “1” to “4” is selected, the value selected at that time is determined as the set value.

  The above-described main control circuit 71 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control, whereas the sub-control circuit 72 combines video, sound, light, or a combination thereof. It controls the effects related to the game. 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 basically includes a sub CPU, a control ROM, an SDRAM, a rendering processor, a drawing SDRAM, a driver, an A / D converter, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). 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, and the LED 101. The control ROM basically includes a program storage area for storing a sub CPU control program for determining the contents of the effects and controlling their execution, and data for drawing such as an effect table and animation data for defining the contents of the effects. Is constituted by a data storage area for storing. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with programs stored in the control ROM based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table defines data based on the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. Specifically, in the symbol arrangement table, according to the position in the rotation direction of the reel (that is, symbol positions “0” to “20”), which can be specified by the symbol counter, the type of the symbol arranged at the position is set. Corresponding data is defined. Therefore, based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol type located in each of the effective lines 8a to 8e can be specified.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 32 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 7. In the RB gaming state described later, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 3.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers assigned according to each winning number (that is, a range of numerical values that are greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value) are defined. The winning number is data for identifying a range of a plurality of numerical values defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining an internal winning combination to be described later.

  In the internal lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” belongs to the numerical range of each winning number. The aforementioned number of lotteries indicates the number of times this determination is performed. As a result of the determination for the number of times of lottery, when the extracted random number value belongs to any numerical range, the corresponding winning number is determined. If the extracted random number value does not belong to any numerical value range, the winning number is determined to be 0. In addition, 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 (that is, the size of the numerical range and equal to the width in the figure). / Number of all random values that can be extracted (ie 65536).

  (1) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. (2) in FIG. 6 and (3) in FIG. 6 show an internal lottery table for operation during replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). The internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation are lower limits corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 7 for each set value (that is, 1 to 4) stored in the set value storage area of the ROM 32. Value and upper limit are specified. The larger the set value stored in the set value storage area, the larger the winning number related to the later-described medal payout (for example, the winning number 2 corresponding to the later-described bell) and the winning number related to the operation of the bonus game (that is, The winning number 6 corresponding to RB2 described later and the winning number 7) corresponding to RB1 described later are high.

  The internal lottery table for RT operation corresponds to a winning number related to the operation of replay described later (that is, a winning number 4 corresponding to replay described later and a special replay described later) compared to the internal lottery table for general gaming state. The winning probability of the winning number 5) is high, and the winning probabilities of the other winning numbers (that is, the winning numbers 1 to 3, the winning number 6 and the winning number 7) are equal. In the present embodiment, two types, RT1 and RT2, are provided as RT types, and an internal lottery table is provided according to the RT type. (2) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for RT1 operation used when the operation of RT1 is performed. Moreover, (3) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for RT2 operation used when the operation of RT2 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a winning number 4 (replay to be described later) and a winning number 5 (special replay to be described later) are provided as the winning numbers related to the replay operation. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, the numerical range of the winning number 4 and the numerical range of the winning number 5 overlap each other, and the extracted random number value is in the overlapping numerical range. When belonging, both the winning number 4 and the winning number 5 are determined. For example, when the extracted random number value is “7700”, both are determined.

  The overall width of the numerical range in which the winning number relating to the re-game operation is determined (in other words, the probability that at least one of the winning number 4 and the winning number 5 is determined) is the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Is “8990” in the RT1 operating internal lottery table and “54614” in the RT2 operating internal lottery table. Accordingly, the winning probability of the winning number related to the re-game operation is remarkably increased in the RT2 operation compared to the general game state, while the RT1 operation is substantially equal to the general game state. . Further, during the operation of RT1, the winning probability of the winning number 5 out of the winning numbers 4 and 5 related to the re-game operation is increased compared to the general gaming state and during the operation of RT2.

  In addition, the range of the numerical value range in which the winning number 3 (a watermelon described later and an internal winning combination relating to the operation of RT1) is determined is “when the set value stored in the set value storage area is“ 3 ”. 21845 ”and“ 120 ”when other set values (ie,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”) are set. Therefore, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “3”, the winning probability of winning number 3 (a watermelon described later and an internal winning combination related to the operation of RT1) is remarkably increased. ing.

  (4) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 3 are defined. Further, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state has a configuration in which the winning probability of the winning number 2 (bell described later) is extremely high as compared with the internal lottery tables of (1) to (3) in FIG.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, 1-byte flag data is defined according to each of the aforementioned winning numbers. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In the present embodiment, the data is referred to as an “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation (and in this embodiment, Each internal winning combination is distinguished by the name shown in the “Content” section of the figure). Specifically, according to each of the winning numbers 0 to 7, each of lose, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, special replay, RB2, and RB1 is defined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, combinations of a plurality of types of symbols are provided in advance, which are given to the player by being displayed along each of the active lines 8a to 8e. The combination type of symbols displayed along the effective lines 8a to 8e is referred to as a “display combination” for convenience of explanation. The symbol combination table includes a symbol combination relating to the above-mentioned profit grant, a display combination corresponding to the combination (represented by 1-byte data, the content of which is the same as the content of the internal winning combination) and the number of payouts. It is prescribed.

  When the cherry on the left reel 3L is displayed on any of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the left display window 4L, regardless of the type of symbol displayed on each of the remaining middle display window 4C and right display window 4R. (Cherry-Any-Any), the display combination is determined to be cherry. The payout number corresponding to cherry is 15 if the number of input is 1, and is 5 if the number of input is 2 and 3. When the bells of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed along one effective line (bell-bell-bell), the display combination is determined to be bell. The payout number corresponding to the bell is 15 when the input number is 1, and is 7 when the input number is 2 and 3. When the watermelon of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon), the display combination is determined to be watermelon. The payout number corresponding to the watermelon is 14 when the input number is 1 and when the input number is 2 and 3, respectively.

  When the replay of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one active line (replay-replay-replay), the display combination is determined as replay. When the blue 7 of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line (blue 7-replay-replay), the display combination is determined as the special replay. When the replay and the special replay are determined, the replay operation is performed. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when they are determined as display combinations are automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation. Therefore, it is not necessary to consume medals owned by the player next time.

  Here, when the display combination “watermelon” is determined, the operation of RT1 is performed. When the operation of RT1 is performed, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is used. As described above, when the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is used, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “special replay” is increased, so that the state is shifted to a state where the operation of RT2 can be easily performed. When the display combination “special replay” is determined, the operation of RT2 is performed. When the operation of RT2 is performed, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is used. As described above, when the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is used, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “replay” increases, and as a result, the chances for the replay operation to increase increase. Can be reduced. That is, when the operation of RT2 is started, the player can be expected to determine the internal winning combination (RB1, RB2) related to the operation of the bonus game while suppressing the consumption of medals as much as possible. .

  When blue 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line (blue 7-blue 7-blue 7), the display combination is determined as a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as "RB") 2. Is done. When red 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line (red 7-red 7-red 7), the display combination is determined as RB1. When RB2 and RB1 are determined, the operation of RB is started. When the RB is operated, the internal lottery table for RB operation is used and the internal lottery is performed. Therefore, the internal winning combination “Bell” is determined with a higher probability than in the general gaming state, and as a result, the chances of paying out medals increases, which is advantageous to the player.

  Here, cherry, watermelon, and bell are examples of medals paid out (that is, winning). The replay and special replay are examples of replay operations. Moreover, watermelon and special replay are examples of those related to the operation of replay time. Furthermore, RB1 and RB2 are examples relating to the operation of the bonus game.

  Next, the bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game is started. Specifically, when the RB operation is started, 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. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times that the display combination related to the payout of medals is determined during the RB operation (that is, the number of times that winning is determined).

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the internal winning combination storage area for storing the internal winning combination and the configuration of the display combination storing area for storing the display winning combination are the same.

  When the internal symbol combination (or display combination) is determined, 1-byte flag data is stored in the internal symbol combination storage area (or display combination storage area) of the RAM 33. Bits 0 to 6 of the storage area correspond to cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, special replay, RB2, and RB1, respectively (bit 7 is not used). When all the bits in the storage area are 0, the internal winning combination (or display combination) is lost.

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal lottery process, an identifier (that is, flag data) indicating the internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storing area of the RAM 33. Specifically, bit 5 corresponds to RB2, and bit 6 corresponds to RB1. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. In other words, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover”). The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. In addition, 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 RT operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the RT operation is started, an identifier indicating the type is stored in the RT operating flag storage area of the RAM 33. Specifically, bit 0 corresponds to the RT1 operating flag, and bit 1 corresponds to the RT2 operating flag.

  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 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 (step S1). In this process, a process for changing a set value, restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off, and the like are performed. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in various storage areas such as the internal winning combination storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 (step S3). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on the input check of the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 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 S4).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). 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. The Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S6). In this process, a determination is made as to which of a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table the random value stored in the random value storage area belongs to determine the internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S7). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RT operation. In this process, when it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the counter. As a result of this subtraction, when it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the RT operating flag storage area is cleared.

  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 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). 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. 22) described later. The RAM 33 stores data indicating the type of stop button that accepts a pressing operation by the player as valid. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S10). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and performs a process of determining a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S11). In this process, the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table is compared with the combination of symbols arranged along each of the effective lines 8a to 8e, and it is determined whether or not they match. When they match, the corresponding display combination and the payout number are determined, and the display combination storage area and the payout number counter are updated. If they do not match, the data stored in the display combination storage area is “0”, and the display combination is lost. Here, when the display combination “replay” or “special replay” is determined, a process of copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S12). The display combination command includes data such as the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S13). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S14). In this process, on the condition that 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 the RB operation flag is on (step S15). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S16). In this process, a process for terminating the operation of the bonus game is performed on the basis of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus game is operated. After step S16 or when it is determined in step S15 that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S17). Next, the CPU 31 performs an RT operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S18). When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

  Next, the initialization process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 and all output ports are initialized (step S31). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch 19S is on (step S32). When the CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch 19S is not turned on, the CPU 31 restores all the stored registers when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off (hereinafter referred to as “when power is cut off”). S33). Next, the CPU 31 restores the address stored at the time of power interruption (step S34). When this process ends, the initialization process ends, and the process moves to the process corresponding to the restored address.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the setting change switch 19S is ON, the CPU 31 acquires the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 33 in the register (step S35). Next, the CPU 31 saves the contents of the RT operating flag storage area (step S36). For example, when the RT1 operating flag is on, the content “00000001B” is saved. Next, the CPU 31 sets a setting change initialization storage area (step S37). Thereby, for example, data such as an address at the time of power interruption and an internal winning combination storing area are initialized. Next, the CPU 31 displays the register value on the information display unit 18 (step S38). By turning on a predetermined output port, the value of the register is displayed on the information display unit 18.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on (step S39). When determining that the start switch is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reset switch is on (step S40). When determining that the reset switch is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S39. When determining that the reset switch is on, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the register (step S43), and proceeds to step S38. Since “1” to “4” are provided as set values, when “4” is exceeded, the value returns to “1”.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S39 that the start switch is on, it stores the register value in the set value storage area (step S42). Next, the CPU 31 restores the contents of the saved RT operating flag storage area (step S43). As a result, when the RT operation is performed before the setting change, the RT operation is taken over after the setting change. When this process ends, the initialization process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S51). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S is switched from on to off, it is determined that a medal has passed. When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (step S52). The maximum value is defined as “1” when the RB operating flag is on, and “3” when the RB operating flag is off. When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S54). The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S55). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  Before step S51, the automatic insertion counter (the value of the insertion number counter at that time is copied to the counter when the display combination “replay” or “special replay” is determined) is not zero. In some cases, an automatic loading process for copying the automatic loading counter to the loading number counter is performed. Further, in order to prevent the inserted number counter from being added even if medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, the selector ( The solenoid (not shown) is not driven.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S52 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S56). The credit counter is data for counting the number of medals to be credited. Next, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch after step S56, after step S55, or when it is determined in step S51 that no medal has passed (step S57). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and the value to be added to the inserted number counter based on the maximum values of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter. Is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated. The check of the bet switch is not performed while a medal passes or when a medal passes.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (step S58). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S51. When determining that the insertion number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S59). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S51. When determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, the 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 S91). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on (step S92). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes to the corresponding RT operating internal lottery table (step S93).

  After step S93 or when it is determined in step S92 that the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether data indicating RB1 or RB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area. A determination is made (step S94). When it is determined that the data indicating RB1 or RB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 5 (step S95). By this process, when there is a carryover combination, RB1 or RB2 is not determined redundantly. After determining that the data indicating RB1 or RB2 is not stored in the carryover combination storage area in step S94 after step S95, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S96).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage area and the set winning number ( Step S97). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S98). When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S98, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S99). Next, the CPU 31 stores (overwrites) the set winning number in the winning number storage area (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is RB1 or RB2 (step S101). When the CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is RB1 or RB2, the CPU 31 stores data indicating RB1 or RB2 in the carryover combination storage area (step S102). After step S102 or when it is determined in step S101 that the internal winning combination is not RB1 or RB2, 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 (step S103). ). After step S103 or when it is determined in step S98 that the random number value is not lower than the lower limit value and lower than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S105). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S96. When determining that the number of lotteries is 0 in step S105, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover winning combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S106). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  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. When so-called automatic stop is performed, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. When it is determined in step S121 that a valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the stop button on which the press operation has been performed, and invalidates the corresponding stop button press operation (step S122). That is, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S123). Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S124). Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S125).

  More specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol 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 designated as “stop start”. Each symbol position within the range of the number of checks from the “position”) (for example, if the stop start position is “0”, the symbol positions “0” to “4”) satisfy the internal winning combination. It is searched whether or not there is a symbol, and furthermore, the symbol with the highest priority based on the priority order that is prescribed in advance according to the type of symbol combination (or the type of internal winning combination) related to the grant of profit The position is determined. For example, special replay as priority 1, replay as priority 2, RB 1 and RB 2 as priority 3, cherry, bell, and watermelon as priority 4 may be defined in advance. Then, the amount of movement from the stop start position to the determined symbol position (in other words, the difference between the stop start position and the determined symbol position) is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S to when the rotation of the corresponding reel stops, in other words, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. This is the number of symbols passing through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period until the rotation of the reel to be stopped. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the signal is output by the stop switch 7S, the control of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed within 190 msec, and the numerical value range “0” to “4” is controlled. One of them is determined as the number of sliding pieces. For example, if the stop start position is “0” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “4”, rotation of the corresponding reel so that the symbol at the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. Can be stopped. In this manner, the reel rotation stop control that allows the symbols within the range of the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position to be displayed on the center line 8c is referred to as so-called “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding pieces is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. That is, the symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position is the planned stop position.

  Here, assuming that the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces is X (X is a natural number and “4” in the present embodiment), the replay symbol and the bell symbol are different on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Are arranged at intervals that are not consecutive X + 1 (in other words, for example, the number of other symbols arranged between replays is 0 or more and X or less). Basically, a combination of symbols made up of such symbols is determined by the player regardless of the timing, etc., if the player performs a stop operation on condition that the corresponding internal winning combination is determined. Will be displayed to the user. In other words, on the surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, at intervals of X + 1 other symbols (in other words, for example, the number of other symbols arranged between the corresponding symbols becomes X + 1 or more. In order for a combination of symbols composed of symbols to be displayed to the player, the player is required to perform a stop operation at an appropriate timing, and a skill related to the stop operation is required. The

  Next, the CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (step S126). For example, if the determined number of sliding pieces is “2” and the stop start position is “20”, the planned stop position is determined to be “1”. When the planned stop position is determined, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the planned stop position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 22) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces 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 S127). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S128). 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. If the CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the reel stop control process ends.

  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 RB1 or RB2 (step S141). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB1 or RB2, it ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when it determines that the display combination is RB1 or RB2, the CPU 31 performs the RB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table. Is performed (step S142). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S143). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and clears the RT operating flag storage area (step S144). That is, when the operation of the bonus game is started, the operation of each RT is finished. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S151). When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S153). When the CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S151 that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming count counter by 1 (step S154).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S155). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0, or when it is determined in step S153 that the possible winning number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (step S156). Specifically, the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S171). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 1 or more, the CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter. (Step S172). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S173). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 terminates the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 clears the RT operating flag storage area. (Step S174). That is, the operation of RT is ended when the operation of the bonus game is started or when a predetermined number of games are performed. When this process ends, the RT game number counter update process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S191). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the RT operation check process. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is watermelon. (Step S192). When determining that the display combination is watermelon, the CPU 31 clears the RT operating flag storage area and turns on the RT1 operating flag (step S193). That is, the operation of RT1 is started on the condition that a combination of symbols related to watermelon is displayed. Next, the CPU 31 stores 50 in the RT game number counter (step S194). When this process ends, the RT operation check process ends. When the display combination “watermelon” is determined when RT1 is already in operation, the RT game number counter may not be added (ie, accumulated). When this process ends, the RT operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not a watermelon in step S192, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a special replay (step S195). When determining that the display combination is special replay, the CPU 31 clears the RT operating flag storage area and turns on the RT2 operating flag (step S196). That is, the operation of RT2 is started on the condition that the symbol combination related to the special replay is displayed. Next, the CPU 31 stores 150 in the RT game number counter (step S197). When this process ends, the RT operation check process ends. When the display combination “special replay” is determined when RT2 is already in operation, the RT game number counter may not be added (ie, accumulated). When this process ends, the RT operation check process ends.

  When the RT operation is started (that is, after step S194 and step S197), the RT operation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and when the RT operation is ended (that is, after step S194 and step S197). 20, after step S174 in FIG. 20 and step S144 in FIG. 18), the RT operation end command may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. That is, the sub-control circuit 72 executes an effect for RT based on the command. For example, in the sub-control circuit 72, when the RT operation is performed, the content of the effect associated with this is determined, and an effect different from that when the RT operation is not performed is executed (that is, the dedicated control circuit 72). Video, sound, and light output). Thus, the player can know whether or not the replay time is activated by observing the liquid crystal display device or the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms 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 S211). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S212). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S213). Specifically, when a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and then rotate at a constant speed. When the scheduled stop position is stored, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated to the same value as the scheduled stop position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the planned stop position is “4”, the rotation of the reel is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”. Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process (step S214). Specifically, processing such as display of the number of payouts on the information display unit 18 is performed. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S215). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the interruption process at the time of power interruption performed by the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. This interrupt process is a process generated when a drop in the voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is detected.

  First, the CPU 31 stores the current address as an address that is restored when the power is turned on (step S221). The stored address is restored when the power is turned on (except when the set value is changed), and the process is resumed from the address. Next, the CPU 31 stores the contents of all registers (step S222). The contents of all stored registers will be restored when the power is turned on (except when the set value is changed). When this process ends, the interruption process at the time of power interruption ends.

[Second Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above, among the predetermined set values “1” to “4”, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (that is, watermelon) related to the operation of the RT is extremely high. Although the set value “3” is provided, in the second embodiment described below, an internal winning combination related to the operation of the RT among the preset set values “1” to “3” (ie, , Watermelon) is set to a specific set value (a set value “3”, which will be described later). Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the second embodiment, various devices such as reels 3L, 3C, 3R, circuits such as the main control circuit 71 and peripheral devices, tables stored in the ROM 32, and storage areas of the RAM provided in the gaming machine 1 Since the configuration of the flowchart and the like are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and the configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described below.

  First, an internal lottery table according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 24 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (2) of FIG. 24 shows the internal lottery table for RT operation. In the second embodiment, one type of RT is provided. The overall width of the numerical range in which the winning number relating to the re-game operation is determined (in other words, the probability that at least one of the winning number 4 and the winning number 5 is determined) is the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Is “8990”, whereas in the RT lottery table for RT operation, it is “54614”.

  In addition, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “3”, the numerical range in which the winning number 5 (that is, special replay and internal winning combination related to the operation of RT) is determined is defined. The winning number 5 is not determined.

  Next, the RT operating flag storage area of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, bit 0 corresponds to the RT operating flag (other bits 1 to 7 are not used).

  Next, an RT operation check process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is special replay (step S291). When determining that the display combination is special replay, the CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag (step S292). Next, the CPU 31 stores 150 in the RT game number counter (step S293). When this process ends, the RT operation check process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed because the power to the gaming machine 1 is shut off and turned on again, the RT is operating. The contents of the flag storage area are retained (in other words, the RT operation is taken over even after the set value is changed). Therefore, in the case of a revolving game machine where the replay time was activated when the amusement hall was closed on the previous day, whether or not the setting value was changed or not It is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting the set value. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being lost.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, when the set value stored in the set value storage area is “3”, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “watermelon” related to the operation of RT1 is specified to be extremely high. Yes. In such a configuration, after the game hall is closed, the setting value is changed to “3” to easily start the operation of RT1, and then changed to another setting value (1, 2, or 4) again. By doing so, the administrator side intentionally creates a state in which the RT operating flag is already turned on when the game hall is opened while keeping the RT operating probability not excessively advantageous for the player. Can also attract the player's interest.

  Further, according to the second embodiment, when the set value stored in the set value storage area is “3”, the internal winning combination “special replay” related to the operation of the RT is not determined. In such a configuration, by taking over the RT operation started at another setting value (1 or 2) to the setting value “3”, even at a setting value that is not likely to be the RT operation originally, Since the operation can be performed, the gameability can be different between the set values to be adopted (that is, the case where the RT operation is performed and the case where the RT operation is not performed are provided). Can be improved. Also in this case, at the time of opening of the game hall, it is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting the set value that has been set due to the difference in the game characteristics.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a symbol display means, a set value storage means, a start operation detection means, an internal winning combination determination means, a symbol variation means, a stop operation detection means, a stop control means, a re-game operation means, which are included in the spinning cylinder type game machine of the present invention Specific configurations of the replay time operating means, random number extraction means, internal lottery table storage means, internal lottery table determination means, identification information storage means, holding means, etc. are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment. Can be changed.

  In the present embodiment, the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter are employed as the predetermined identification information stored by the identification information storage means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, only one of them is employed. You may do it. That is, only the RT game number counter may be employed. In this case, when the RT game number counter is “1” or more, it can be handled in the same manner as the RT in-operation flag is on. When the counter is “0”, it can be handled in the same manner as when the RT operating flag is OFF. Further, for example, when the condition for ending the RT operation is only that the bonus game operation is started, it is not necessary to provide an RT game number counter.

  In this embodiment, the replay time is activated on the condition that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation of a bonus game is performed. The operation may be performed on condition that such an internal winning combination is determined or a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is displayed.

  Also, the device configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, and the RAM shown in FIGS. The storage area configuration, the flowchart configurations shown in FIGS. 13 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 operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner 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. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine. 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 symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table 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. 7 is a diagram illustrating an RT operating flag storage area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 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 initialization process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. 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 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 RT game number counter update process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the RT action 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. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process at the time of the power failure by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 (second embodiment). It is a figure which shows the RT operation flag storage area | region of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71 (2nd Embodiment). It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT operation check processing by the main control circuit 71 (2nd Embodiment).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Set value storage means for storing any of a plurality of predetermined numerical values as a set value;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means and the set value stored by the set value storage means;
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination means; ,
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a re-game actuating means for actuating a re-game,
Replay time actuating means for actuating replay time with a relatively high probability that an internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
The replay time operating means is
When the setting value stored by the setting value storage means is changed, when the replay time is activated, the setting value stored by the setting value storage means is changed. A swivel-type game machine that is handed over after being played. A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Set value storage means for storing any of a plurality of predetermined numerical values as a set value;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Internal lottery table storage means for storing an internal lottery table that defines a plurality of ranges of numerical values in accordance with each set value stored by the set value storage means;
Internal lottery table determining means for determining any of the internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means;
The random number value extracted by the random number value extraction means is within the range of numerical values defined by the internal lottery table determined by the internal lottery table determination means according to each set value stored by the set value storage means. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on a range of numerical values to which it belongs;
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination means; ,
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a re-game actuating means for actuating a re-game,
An identification information storage means for storing predetermined identification information when a predetermined condition is established;
When the set value stored in the set value storage means is changed and the predetermined identification information is stored in the identification information storage means, the predetermined value is changed after the set value is changed. Holding means for holding the identification information of
The internal lottery table storage means includes
A first internal lottery table;
Storing at least a second internal lottery table in which a range of numerical values for determining an internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is larger than that of the first internal lottery table;
The internal lottery table determining means includes
A rotating type gaming machine characterized in that the second internal lottery table is determined on the condition that the predetermined identification information is stored by the identification information storage means.

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