JP2010075278A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having such commonality/synchronicity of the play that two players advance the play in cooperation with each other. <P>SOLUTION: Symbols in reels 3L, 3C and 3R are variably displayed if both a first game starting signal outputted from a first start switch 6S by the operation of a first start lever 6 and a second game starting signal outputted from a second start switch 96S by the operation of a second start lever 96 are detected. In other words, the play in the Pachinko slot machine 1 is started based on the operation of the two start levers. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, (1) a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and (2) a game medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) are inserted, and the start lever is operated by the player. Detecting a start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels, and (3) detecting that a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels has been pressed by the player, A stop switch that outputs a signal that requests rotation stop, and (4) a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and transmits each driving force to each reel, and is output by a start switch and a stop switch. A reel control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the received signal and rotates and stops each reel. When it is detected that the lever has been operated, a lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel is determined based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A gaming machine called a pachislot machine that stops the rotation is known.

  In such a gaming machine, since a player performs a start lever operation, a stop button operation, and the like alone, a plurality of players cannot enjoy the game together. In consideration of this point, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine including a plurality of start levers and a plurality of stop buttons as a gaming machine in which a plurality of players can enjoy a game together. . Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine in which one or two players can simultaneously operate a plurality of gaming machines.

JP 2001-157729 A JP 2005-03080 A

  However, the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1 has only two slot functions for one housing, and game sharing / synchronization in which two players cooperate to advance the game. Poor sex. Further, the gaming machine according to Patent Document 2 is a game in which two players advance a game in cooperation with the purpose of operating a plurality of games at the same time with simple operations for the player. There is no sharing or synchronization.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having game sharing and synchronism in which two players cooperate to advance a game.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  The present invention provides a first game start command means for outputting a first game start command signal in response to an operation, a second game start command means for outputting a second game start command signal in response to an operation, and a plurality of types of symbols. Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information, random number generation means for generating a random number at a predetermined cycle, the first game start signal output from the first game start command means, and the Based on the detection of the second game start signal output from the second game start command means, variation display start means for variably displaying the identification information in the variation display means, and output from the first game start command means The random number generated by the random number generation means is extracted based on the detected first game start signal or the second game start signal output from the second game start command means. Random number extracting means and a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination corresponding to a combination of a first random number based on the first game start signal extracted by the random number extracting means and a second random number based on the second game start signal And a stop control means for performing stop control of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means.

  According to said structure, when both the 1st game start signal output from the 1st game start command means and the 2nd game start signal output from the 2nd game start command means are detected, a variable display is carried out. The identification information in the means can be variably displayed. That is, there is an operation of two game start command means, and a game in the gaming machine is started. As a result, when two game start command means are operated by two players, the identification information in the change display means is displayed in a variable manner, so that the two players cooperate to advance the game. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized. Further, when the first game start signal output from the first game start command means or the second game start signal output from the second game start command means is detected, the random number generated by the random number generation means is The winning combination corresponding to the combination of the first random number based on the extracted first game start signal and the second random number based on the second game start signal can be determined. That is, the winning combination is determined by the combination of two random numbers. Thereby, the width of the generated random number of the random number generating means can be reduced. In addition, since the winning combination is determined by the combination of two random numbers, the appearance rate of random numbers is equalized and the correlation between the two random numbers is reduced when two random numbers are generated. Can be determined.

  The present invention also provides a first stop operation means for outputting a first stop command signal for instructing stop of the variable information display in the variable display means corresponding to an external operation, and an external operation. And a second stop operation means for outputting a second stop command signal for instructing the stop of the variable display of the identification information in the corresponding fluctuation display means according to the first stop operation means. Of the first stop command signal output from the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means, the stop command signal input earlier and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means Based on the above, the game machine performs stop control of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means.

  According to said structure, among the 1st stop command signal output from the 1st stop operation means and the 2nd stop command signal output from the 2nd stop operation means, the stop command signal input previously, Based on the winning combination determined by the determination unit, the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit is stopped. Thereby, when two stop operation means are operated by two players, the change display of the identification information on the change display means is stopped according to the stop command signal of the stop operation means operated previously. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized so that two players can cooperate to advance the game.

  The present invention also provides a first stop operation means for outputting a first stop command signal for instructing stop of the variable information display in the variable display means corresponding to an external operation, and an external operation. And a second stop operation means for outputting a second stop command signal for instructing a stop of the variable display of the identification information in the corresponding fluctuation display means, and the first stop output from the first stop operation means. When the command signal and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are output at the same time, the number of sliding pieces is determined within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination, When the first stop command signal output from the one stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are not input simultaneously, the number of sliding pieces is smaller than the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination. Slide piece number determining means for determining the number of slide pieces within a range, wherein the stop control means is configured to identify the identification information in the variation display means according to the number of slide pieces determined by the slide piece number determination means. It is a gaming machine that performs stop control of fluctuation display.

  According to said structure, when the 1st stop command signal output from the 1st stop operation means and the 2nd stop command signal output from the 2nd stop operation means are output simultaneously, it is maximum based on a winning combination. When the number of sliding pieces is determined within the range of the number of sliding pieces and the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are not input simultaneously, The number of sliding pieces is determined in a range smaller than the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination. That is, when the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means is successful, the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces becomes wider than when the simultaneous operation fails. Thereby, when two players succeed in the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means, a privilege that the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces becomes wide can be given, and the two players cooperate to play the game. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized.

  In addition, the present invention provides sound production means for producing an effect by sound, moving image production means for producing an effect by moving images, the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means, and the second. When the second stop command signal output from the stop operation means is output at the same time, the gaming machine includes a simultaneous effect execution means for executing at least one of the sound effect means and the moving image effect means. .

  According to said structure, when the 1st stop command signal output from the 1st stop operation means and the 2nd stop command signal output from the 2nd stop operation means are output simultaneously, a sound production means and a moving image At least one of the rendering means can be executed. That is, when the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means is successful, an effect of notifying that the simultaneous operation is successful is provided. Thereby, when two players succeed in the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means, the player can know that the simultaneous operation is successful by the effect by sound or the effect by moving image. In some cases, the two players may be given a sense of accomplishment that the two players are executing the game in cooperation.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game sharing / synchronizing property in which two players advance a game in cooperation.

(Embodiment)
[Pachislot structure]
An embodiment according to a gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot 1) of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the structure of the pachislo 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 1 shows an external structure of a pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

(Reel and display window)
The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 2 that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R serving as variation display means, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2A that is attached to the cabinet 2 so as to be opened and closed. Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2A. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen including a symbol display area, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display area is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and has a configuration capable of transmitting the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the reels.

  That is, the symbol display area functions as the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display windows. Become. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display area is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display area (hereinafter, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) has a plurality of types arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Among the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of each display window 4L, 4C, and 4R. Is defined as a line (winning determination line 8).

  In the present embodiment, a top line that combines the upper stages of the display windows, a center line that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a bottom that combines the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Cross-down line combining the line, the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C and the lower stage of the right display window 4R, the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R Five cross-up lines formed by combining the two are provided as winning determination lines 8.

(Operating device)
The front door 2 </ b> A is provided with various operating devices on the pedestal portion 10 that are to be operated by the player. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 22 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The first start lever 6 and the second start lever 96 are provided to start rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The first stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R and the second stop buttons 97L, 97C, and 97R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Is provided.

  The first start lever 6 serving as the first game start command means and the second start lever 96 serving as the second game start command means respectively receive a first game start command signal for requesting the rotation start of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. And a second game start command signal. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the first start lever 6 and the second start lever 96 is composed of a swing type operation lever, and the first stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are sandwiched between the front surfaces of the base portion 10. Is arranged in. The pedestal portion 10 to which the first start lever 6 and the second start lever 96 are attached is curved so that the center portion is located on the front side from the left and right end portions.

  The first stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R as the first stop operation means and the second stop buttons 97L, 97C and 97R as the second stop operation means respectively request the rotation stop of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C and 3R. The first stop command signal and the second stop command signal are output. The first stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated so as to be operated by a player who plays a game on the left side toward the pachislot 1 to stop the rotation of the three corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. 1 It is arranged on the right side of the start lever 6. Further, the stop buttons 97L, 97C, and 97R are operated to stop the rotation of the three corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player who plays the game on the right side toward the pachislot 1 in the second start. It is arranged on the right side of the lever 96.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 17 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 29 (LED or the like) outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 40 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

<Internal structure of pachislot>
FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 2A is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 2A and the structure inside the cabinet 2 appear is shown.

  A board constituting the main control circuit 71 (hereinafter referred to as a main board) is provided above the inside of the cabinet 2. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center of the cabinet 2. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate) constituting the sub-control circuit 72 is provided. The sub-control circuit 72 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 2, a medal payout device 40 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 40) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 40, a power supply device 24 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided.

  A selector 25 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 2A and below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The selector 25 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper 40. A medal sensor 22C, which will be described later, is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 25, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU 31), a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM 32), and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM 33).

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. A random number generator 36 as a random number generating means generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 32767). A sampling circuit 37 serving as a random number extraction unit extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like, and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The first stop switch 7S detects that each of the three first stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The second stop switch 97S detects that each of the three second stop buttons 97L, 97C, and 97R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. Further, the first start switch 6S as the first game start command means detects that the first start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). Further, the second start switch 96S as the second game start command means detects that the second start lever 96 is operated by the player (start operation).

  The first start switch 6 </ b> S receives an input operation of the first start lever 6 and outputs a first game start command signal to the microcomputer 30. The second start switch 96 </ b> S receives an input operation of the second start lever 96 and outputs a second game start command signal to the microcomputer 30. The first stop switch 7 </ b> S receives an input operation of the first stop buttons 7 </ b> L, 7 </ b> C, and 7 </ b> R, and outputs a first stop command signal to the microcomputer 30. The second stop switch 97S receives an input operation of the second stop buttons 97L, 97C, and 97R, and outputs a second stop command signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22C detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through the selector 25 described above. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a 7-segment display 17, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 functions as a variable display start unit, a winning combination determining unit, a stop control unit, and a sliding piece number determining unit.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, according to each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R as the fluctuation display start means have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is transmitted to the reel through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 as the variable display start means counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles (mainly, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R). And how many symbols the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have rotated), and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 17. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub-CPU 74), ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub-ROM 75), RAM as storage means (hereinafter referred to as sub-RAM 76), rendering processor 82, drawing RAM 83, driver 85, DSP 86. (Digital signal processor), audio RAM 87, A / D converter 88 and amplifier 89.

  The sub CPU 74 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 75 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 76 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 75 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 74 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) , A drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined production content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 29, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R Etc. are included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub CPU 74, the rendering processor 82, the drawing RAM 83 (including the frame buffer 84), and the driver 85 as moving image effecting means create a video according to the animation data designated by the content of the rendering, and the created video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Is displayed.

  Further, the sub CPU 74, DSP 6, audio RAM 87, A / D converter 88, and amplifier 89 as sound production means output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the production content. Further, the sub CPU 74 turns on and off the lamp 29 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of progress in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R and It is possible to always manage the kind of design.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, a winning combination is determined when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table. Privileges such as medal payout, replay operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line 8.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along the winning determination line 8, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line 8 does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, a total value of two random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0-32767” (range of random values: 0-65534) is determined according to each winning number. An internal lottery is performed by sequentially subtracting the lottery value and determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred).

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / total number of two random values that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not the bonus is activated, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. , The expectation that the player holds is undulating.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line 8. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 32. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When “1” is set in the bit, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
The configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without clearing the contents until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line 8. It has a configuration. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

[Operation flag storage area]
The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. The operating flag has a unique bonus assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 16, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU31 is demonstrated. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (S3). In this process, input checks of the medal sensor 22C, the first start switch 6S, and the second start switch 96S are performed.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 receives the first game start command signal and the second game start command signal from the first start switch 6S and the second start switch 96S, the main CPU 31 corresponds to each game start command signal. Two random number values, ie, a first random number value based on one game start command signal and a second random number value based on the second game start command signal are extracted (S4). Then, the total value of the two random number values of the first random number value and the second random number value is stored in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33 (S5).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S8). When the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 23 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to be controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S9). In this process, the input of the first stop switch 7S and the second stop switch 97S is checked, and the timing when the first stop button 7L / 7C / 7R and the second stop button 97L / 97C / 97R are pressed and the internal winning combination. The rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line 8, and determines a payout number and the like based on the result (S10). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (S11). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S12). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S13). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S14). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (S15). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 after S15 or when it is determined in S14 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S16). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The solenoid of the selector 25 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 25 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S after S43, after S42, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button 11 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, the first start switch 6S and the second start switch 96S are on. Is determined (S46).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the first start switch 6S and the second start switch 96S are not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38, while when determining that the first start switch 6S and the second start switch 96S are on, The medal passage is prohibited (S47). The solenoid of the selector 25 is not driven, and medals are urged to be ejected. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S61). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the total value of the two random number values stored in the random number value storage area, ie, the first random number value and the second random number value, and sets it as a determination random number value (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S66). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S70 or S69, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S72). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S74). ). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S75).

  After determining whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S75, the main CPU 31 performs a logical OR operation between the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area. Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S76). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 27 and FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid first stop button 7L or the second stop button 97L has been pressed (S101). Here, as shown in FIG. 27, it is assumed that the input operation of the first stop button 7L or the second stop button 97L, which is pressed first, is treated as an effective input operation. When the main CPU 31 determines that the valid first stop button 7L or the second stop button 97L is not pressed, the main CPU 31 stands by until it is pressed.

  When determining that the valid first stop button 7L or the second stop button 97L has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the first stop button 7L and the second stop button 97L (S102). The valid and invalid states of the first stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R and the stop buttons 97L, 97C, and 97R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of normal sliding pieces is “4”, the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4L when the first stop button 7L or the second stop button 97L is pressed. From the position, including the position, up to the position of the next four symbols is the target of the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4L (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) when the first stop button 7L or the second stop button 97L is pressed. Among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks included, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched (S104). In this process, the symbol position where the symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line 8 is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S106). When waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 49L is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the rotation of the reel 3L is awaited until the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the display window. Stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel 3L.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid first stop button 7C or the second stop button 97C has been pressed (S108). Here, as shown in FIG. 27, it is assumed that the input operation of the first stop button 7C or the second stop button 97C which is pressed first is treated as an effective input operation. When the main CPU 31 determines that the valid first stop button 7C or the second stop button 97C is not pressed, the main CPU 31 stands by until it is pressed.

  When determining that the valid first stop button 7C or the second stop button 97C has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the first stop button 7C and the second stop button 97C (S109).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S110). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of normal sliding pieces is “4”, the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4C when the first stop button 7C or the second stop button 97C is pressed. From the position, including the position, up to the position of the next four symbols is the target of the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4C (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) when the first stop button 7C or the second stop button 97C is pressed. The position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched for among the positions of each symbol within the range of the number of checks included (S111). In this process, the symbol position where the symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line 8 is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S112). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S113). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 49C is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the rotation of the corresponding reel 3C is waited until the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. Stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (S114). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel 3C.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are simultaneously pressed (S115). When the main CPU 31 determines that the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are not being pressed simultaneously (S115: NO), the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R. (S116). Here, that the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are pressed simultaneously means that the operation timing deviation of the pressing of the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R is within 0.05 seconds. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S117). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the maximum number of normal sliding pieces (when simultaneous pressing of the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R fails) is set to “4”. When the first stop button 7R or the second stop button 97R is pressed, the symbols including the symbol position in the middle stage of the corresponding display window 4R are included, and up to four symbols ahead are subject to the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4R (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) when the first stop button 7R or the second stop button 97R is pressed. Among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks included, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched (S118). In this process, the symbol position where the symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line 8 is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S119). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S120). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 49R is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the rotation of the corresponding reel 3R waits for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle stage of the corresponding display window. Stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S121). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel 3R. Then, the reel stop control process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of S115 that the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are effectively pressed at the same time (S115: YES), the first stop button 7R and the second stop button The operation of 97R is invalidated (S122).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 6 as the number of checks (S123). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, since the maximum number of sliding pieces when the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are successfully pressed simultaneously is set to “5”, the first stop button When the button 7R and the second stop button 97R are pressed at the same time, the positions of symbols in the middle of the corresponding display window 4R are included, and the positions up to five symbols from there are checked. That is, any one of the six numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 positions the symbols in the middle of the corresponding display window 4R when the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are simultaneously pressed (hereinafter referred to as stop start position). The position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched for among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks including “S” (S124). In this process, the symbol position where the symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line 8 is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S125). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (S126). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 49R is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the rotation of the corresponding reel 3R waits for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle stage of the corresponding display window. Stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S127). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel 3R. Then, the reel stop control process ends.

  It should be noted that the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 serving as the simultaneous effect executing means operates when the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are pressed at the same time (the pressing operation of the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R). The difference in timing is within 0.05 seconds), a video notifying that the simultaneous pressing operation is successful is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound according to the contents of the effect notifying that the simultaneous pressing operation is successful is displayed on the speaker 21L.・ Output by 21R.

  As a result, when two players succeed in the simultaneous pressing operation of the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R, the players indicate that the simultaneous pressing operation has been successful by the sound effect or the moving image effect. You can know more. In some cases, the two players may be given a sense of accomplishment that the two players are executing the game in cooperation.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S131). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation processing (S132). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (S133). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit (S134). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S131, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S135). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S136).

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S135, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is ON (S137). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S138).

  When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table and operates the RB operation. Time processing is performed (S139). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S141, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S144). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S145).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S161). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 3R, 3C, and 3R are started so as to start rotating at a constant speed when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is requested. The drive of 49R is controlled. Further, when the number of sliding pieces is determined, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are decelerated and stopped after the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R continues for the number of sliding pieces. Drive is controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S164). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 24, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 74 will be described. First, the sub CPU 74 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 74 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU 74 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 74 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 74 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 74 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 74 takes out a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU 74 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as the internal winning combination, the type of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that have stopped rotating, the display combination, the operating flag, and the like specified by the parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub RAM 76.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 74 registers animation data after S314 or when determining that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 74 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 74 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU74 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 74 extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S323). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S324). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not to stop based on the registered production number and the type of the first stop button 7L, 7C, 7R or the second stop button 97L, 97C, 97R. Is registered (S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the display command is received (S326). When the sub CPU 74 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 74 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S328). When the sub CPU 74 determines that the bonus start command is received, it registers effect data for starting the bonus (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S330). When the sub CPU 74 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 74 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 74 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 74 registers the bonus end effect data (S331). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  According to the above configuration, when both the first game start signal output from the first start lever 6 and the second game start signal output from the second start lever 96 are detected, the reels 3L and 3C are detected. -The symbols on 3R can be displayed variably. That is, there is an operation of the first start lever 6 and the second start lever 96 as two game start command means, and the game in the pachislot 1 is started. As a result, when the two first start levers 6 and the second start lever 96 are operated by two players, the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in a variable manner. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized so that the players can advance the game in cooperation. Further, the random number generated by the random number generator 36 when the first game start signal output from the first start lever 6 or the second game start signal output from the second start lever 96 is detected is extracted. The winning combination corresponding to the combination of the first random number value based on the extracted first game start signal and the second random number value based on the second game start signal can be determined. That is, the winning combination is determined by the combination of two random values. Thereby, the width of the random number generated by the random number generator 36 can be reduced. In addition, since the winning combination is determined by the combination of two random numbers, the appearance rate of random numbers is equalized and the correlation between the two random numbers is reduced when two random numbers are generated. Can determine the role.

  Further, according to the above configuration, the first stop command signal output from the first stop buttons 7L and 7C and the second stop command signal output from the second stop buttons 97L and 97C are input earlier. Based on the command signal and the determined winning combination, the change display of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. As a result, when the first stop button 7L / 7C or the second stop button 97L / 97C is operated by two players, the reels 3L / 3C / 3R according to the stop command signal of the previously operated stop button. Since the change display of symbols in FIG. 5 is stopped, there may be a case where it is possible to give the game shareability / synchronization property that the two players cooperate to advance the game.

  Further, according to the above configuration, when the first stop command signal output from the first stop button 7R and the second stop command signal output from the second stop button 97R are output at the same time, based on the winning combination The number of sliding pieces is determined within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (5 or less), and the first stop command signal output from the first stop button 7R and the second stop command signal output from the second stop button 97R Are not simultaneously input, the number of sliding pieces is determined within a range (4 or less) smaller than the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination. That is, when the simultaneous pressing operation is successful, the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces becomes wider than when the simultaneous pressing operation fails. Thereby, when two players succeed in the simultaneous pressing operation of the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R as two stop operation means, a privilege that the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces is widened is given. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized so that two players can cooperate and advance the game.

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As described above, the gaming machine (pachi-slot 1) of the present embodiment has the first game start command means (the first start lever 6, the first start switch 6S, etc.) that outputs the first game start command signal according to the operation. ), Second game start command means (second start lever 96, second start switch 96S, etc.) for outputting a second game start command signal according to the operation, and identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols. Fluctuation display means (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for variably displaying, random number generation means (random number generator 36) for generating random numbers at a predetermined cycle, and the first game output from the first game start command means Based on the detection of the start signal and the second game start signal output from the second game start command means, the variable display start means (measuring display of the identification information in the variable display means) CPU 31, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, etc.) and the first game start signal output from the first game start command means, or the second game start output from the second game start command means. Random number extraction means (sampling circuit 37) for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means based on detection of the signal, and a first random number based on the first game start signal extracted by the random number extraction means And a winning combination determining means (main CPU 31, internal lottery table) for determining a winning combination corresponding to a combination of second random numbers (eg, addition value, subtraction value, multiplication value, division value, combination) based on the second game start signal. The internal winning combination determination table, etc.) and the variation table of the identification information in the variation display means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means Stop control means for performing stop control is configured to include a (main CPU31, etc.).

  According to said structure, when both the 1st game start signal output from the 1st game start command means and the 2nd game start signal output from the 2nd game start command means are detected, a variable display is carried out. The identification information in the means can be variably displayed. That is, there is an operation of two game start command means, and a game in the gaming machine is started. As a result, when two game start command means are operated by two players, the identification information in the change display means is displayed in a variable manner, so that the two players cooperate to advance the game. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized. Further, when the first game start signal output from the first game start command means or the second game start signal output from the second game start command means is detected, the random number generated by the random number generation means is The winning combination corresponding to the combination of the first random number based on the extracted first game start signal and the second random number based on the second game start signal can be determined. That is, the winning combination is determined by the combination of two random numbers. Thereby, the width of the generated random number of the random number generating means can be reduced. In addition, since the winning combination is determined by the combination of two random numbers, the appearance rate of random numbers is equalized and the correlation between the two random numbers is reduced when two random numbers are generated. Can be determined.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment also includes a first stop operation means that outputs a first stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an external operation. First stop buttons 7L, 7C, etc.) and second stop operation means for outputting a second stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an operation from outside. Second stop buttons 97L and 97C), and the stop control means includes the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop output signal output from the second stop operation means. Based on the stop command signal input first among the stop command signals and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the variable display means performs the variable display stop control of the identification information. Cormorant is a configuration.

  According to said structure, among the 1st stop command signal output from the 1st stop operation means and the 2nd stop command signal output from the 2nd stop operation means, the stop command signal input previously, Based on the winning combination determined by the determination unit, the variation display of the identification information in the variation display unit is stopped. Thereby, when two stop operation means are operated by two players, the change display of the identification information on the change display means is stopped according to the stop command signal of the stop operation means operated previously. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized so that two players can cooperate to advance the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment also includes a first stop operation means that outputs a first stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an external operation. First stop button 7R, etc.) and second stop operation means (second stop) for outputting a second stop command signal for instructing stop of fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display means corresponding to an external operation. Stop button 97R, etc.), the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means, and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are simultaneously output (Example) "Simultaneous" in: The operation timing deviation of both stop operating means is within 0.05 seconds), and based on the winning combination, the number of sliding pieces is determined within the range below the maximum number of sliding pieces (example: 5 or less) The first stop When the first stop command signal output from the operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are not input at the same time, a range smaller than the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination ( In the embodiment: 4 or less), the number of sliding pieces is determined (main CPU 31 or the like), and the stop control means is responsive to the number of sliding pieces determined by the number of sliding pieces determining means. Thus, the variation display means performs control to stop the variation display of the identification information.

  According to said structure, when the 1st stop command signal output from the 1st stop operation means and the 2nd stop command signal output from the 2nd stop operation means are output simultaneously, it is maximum based on a winning combination. The first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are determined within a range less than the number of slide pieces (example: 5 or less). Are not input at the same time, the number of sliding pieces is determined in a range (example: 4 or less) smaller than the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination. That is, when the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means is successful, the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces becomes wider than when the simultaneous operation fails. Thereby, when two players succeed in the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means, a privilege that the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces becomes wide can be given, and the two players cooperate to play the game. In some cases, the game can be shared and synchronized.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes sound production means (speakers 21L, 21R, etc.) for producing an effect by sound, moving image production means (liquid crystal display device 5 etc.) for producing an effect by moving images, When the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are output simultaneously, the sound effect means and the moving image effect means And a simultaneous effect execution means (sub control circuit 72 etc.) for executing at least one of the above.

  According to said structure, when the 1st stop command signal output from the 1st stop operation means and the 2nd stop command signal output from the 2nd stop operation means are output simultaneously, a sound production means and a moving image At least one of the rendering means can be executed. That is, when the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means is successful, an effect of notifying that the simultaneous operation is successful is provided. Thereby, when two players succeed in the simultaneous operation of the two stop operation means, the player can know that the simultaneous operation is successful by the effect by sound or the effect by moving image. In some cases, the two players may be given a sense of accomplishment that the two players are executing the game in cooperation.

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As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on suitable embodiment, this invention is not limited to this, A game machine (pachislot 1) adds the following structures to the structure in the above-mentioned embodiment. Or, it may be provided with duplication or replacement.

  For example, in this embodiment, the combination of the first random number value and the second random number value extracted by the random number extraction means is the total value (added value) of the two random number values of the first random number value and the second random number value. A value obtained by subtracting the second random number value from the first random number value, a multiplication value of the first random number value and the second random number value, or a division obtained by dividing the first random number value by the second random number value may be used. It may be a value.

  Further, in this embodiment, the “simultaneous” when the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are pressed at the same time is defined as a deviation of the operation timing of both stop operation means within 0.05 seconds. The timing can be arbitrarily set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces is made larger than usual for the privilege when the first stop button 7R and the second stop button 97R are successfully pressed simultaneously. You may increase the coins to be paid out or add a bonus game.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, gaming machines, etc.). is there.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but only specific examples have been illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Specific configurations and the like can be appropriately changed in design. It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the pachislot in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the external appearance of the operating device in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit with which the pachislot in this Embodiment is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachislot in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the symbol arrangement | positioning table in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the symbol combination table in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the table | surface at the time of the bonus action | operation in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the internal lottery table for general game states in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the structure of the internal winning combination storing area in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the structure of the carryover combination storage area | region in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the structure of the operating flag storage area | region in this Embodiment. It is a main flowchart by control of the main CPU in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a medal reception / start check process in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop control process in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop control process in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the effect registration task performed by sub CPU in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the operation operation of the stop button in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about operation | movement at the time of operating the stop button simultaneously in this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot 3L * 3C * 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 1st start lever 6S 1st start switch 7L * 7C * 7R 1st stop button 21L * 21R Speaker 31 Main CPU
36 Random number generator 37 Sampling circuit 49L / 49C / 49R Stepping motor 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 96 Second start lever 96S Second start switch 97L / 97C / 97R Second stop button

Claims (4)

First game start command means for outputting a first game start command signal in response to an operation;
A second game start command means for outputting a second game start command signal in response to the operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols,
Random number generating means for generating a random number at a predetermined cycle;
Based on the detection of the first game start signal output from the first game start instruction means and the second game start signal output from the second game start instruction means, Variation display starting means for variably displaying the identification information;
Based on the detection of the first game start signal output from the first game start command means or the second game start signal output from the second game start command means, the random number generation means Random number extraction means for extracting generated random numbers;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination corresponding to a combination of a first random number based on the first game start signal extracted by the random number extracting means and a second random number based on the second game start signal;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means for performing stop control of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: First stop operation means for outputting a first stop command signal for instructing stop of variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an external operation;
Second stop operation means for outputting a second stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an operation from the outside;
With
The stop control means includes a first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and a stop command signal input first from the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein stop control of variation display of the identification information in the variation display means is performed based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means. First stop operation means for outputting a first stop command signal for instructing stop of variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an external operation;
Second stop operation means for outputting a second stop command signal for instructing stop of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display means corresponding to an operation from the outside;
When the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are output at the same time, the maximum sliding piece based on the winning combination The number of sliding pieces is determined within a range of a few, and the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are not input simultaneously. A number of sliding pieces determining means for determining the number of sliding pieces in a range smaller than the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination;
With
The said stop control means performs stop control of the fluctuation | variation display of the said identification information in the said fluctuation | variation display means according to the said slide piece number determined by the said slide piece number determination means. Game machines. Sound directing means for performing sound effects;
A moving image effect means for executing an effect by a moving image;
When the first stop command signal output from the first stop operation means and the second stop command signal output from the second stop operation means are output simultaneously, the sound effect means and the moving image effect Simultaneous production execution means for executing at least one of the means;
The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising:

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