JP2003024502A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine full of greater funs which allows players to take part in whether states advantageous for the players should be generated or not. SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with reels (3L, 3C and 3R) for variably displaying a plurality of figures, a CPU (31) for determining internal win roles, a plurality of stop buttons (7L, 7C and 7R) capable of stopping variable display of the reels, a main control circuit (71) for controlling the stopping of the variable display operation of the reels based on the result of the determination with the CPU (31) and the operation of the stop buttons and a sub CPU (74) for determining whether states for advantageous for the players the operation sequence of the stop buttons is as specified.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with a variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a slot machine provided with a stop button, a so-called pachi-slot machine, is a mechanical variation display device or reel in which a plurality of rotary reels for varying display of a plurality of symbols are arranged in a front display window. It has an electric fluctuation display device for displaying the above pattern on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and automatically after a fixed time or by the player's stop operation, each reel. Stop the rotation of. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window form a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin.

Currently, the mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when the winning of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better than the normal state for a predetermined period, instead of ending the payout of medals once. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "big bonus", abbreviated as "BB") in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be performed a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player. There is a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "regular bonus", which will be abbreviated as "RB") in which a game of giving a prize can be performed a predetermined number of times.

In the currently mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is lined up along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as "effective line"), and a prize for paying out medals, coins, etc. is established. Is won by a prize winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) through an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal drawing”), and the winning combination of the internally winning winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is established. It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol combination indicating “” can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is won, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is wrong, the prize cannot be established. That is, a game machine that requires a technique of performing a stop operation at a timely timing (has a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “pushing”) is the current mainstream.

As an example of such a gaming machine, when an "internal winning" is given to any one of a plurality of types of specific winning combinations having the same number of payouts, which specific winning combination is "internally won" is notified, and " A period during which the number of medals possessed by the player can be prevented from decreasing or increasing, provided that the player can "push" (hereinafter referred to as "additional period").
A game machine having a function of generating

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned gaming machine is not interesting to the player because the player cannot participate in the generation of the additional period.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an entertaining gaming machine in which the player can be involved in whether or not to generate a situation advantageous to the player such as an additional period.

[0008]

A gaming machine of the present invention is a variable display means (for example, a reel) for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner.
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination, a plurality of operating means capable of stopping the variable display of the variable displaying means, and a determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. A stop control unit (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) that stops and controls the variable display operation of the variable display unit based on the operation of the operation unit, and an operation order of the operation unit is a predetermined order (for example, “right Middle left "), a situation determining means (for example, a sub CPU 74 described later) for determining whether or not to generate a situation (for example, an auxiliary period described later) advantageous to the player is provided. To do.

In a specific mode of the present invention, when the operation sequence is a predetermined sequence, the variable display operation of the variable display means is stopped so that the winning is not achieved regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means. It is characterized by doing.

In another specific mode, when a predetermined condition (for example, ST7 which will be described later) is satisfied, the timekeeping means for starting the timekeeping and the timekeeping means at the time of operating the operating means or another operating means. A permission determining means for deciding whether or not to permit the winning of the internal winning combination based on the timed time, and a period during which the permission determining means allows the winning to be achieved when the operating means operates the timed time by the timed means. And a time discriminating means for discriminating into one of a period during which the winning is not permitted, and the advantageous situation is for the player to determine which of the two periods the time measured when the operating means is operated. In this situation, the stop control means stops the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the permission determination means.

In another specific mode, the internal means is started based on the time measuring means for starting time measurement when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the time measured by the time measuring means at the time of operating the operating means or another operating means. Of the plurality of game values that have been determined in advance for allowing winning of winning combinations and corresponding to internal winning combinations,
Permission determining means for deciding which gaming value is to be granted and time counting time by the timing means are distinguished between a period during which the permission determining means permits winning and a period during which winning is not permitted. The time distinction means is provided, and an advantageous situation is a situation in which the player is informed of which of two periods the time measured when the operation means is operated, and the stop control means is the decision result of the permission decision means. The variable display operation of the variable display means is controlled to be stopped based on the above.

[0012] In still another specific mode, the stop order determining means for determining the stop order of the operating means, the stop order permitting the symbol combination of the internal winning combination to be lined up along a predetermined line, and the stop. And an informing means for informing the determination result of the order determining means, an advantageous situation is a situation in which the informing means performs the informing, the stop control means, the change display means of the change display means based on the determination result of the stop order determining means. It is characterized in that the variable display operation is stopped and controlled.

In another specific mode, a combination determination means for determining a symbol combination permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line based on a determination result of the internal winning combination determination means, and a determination result of the combination determination means are notified. And the notification means is provided, an advantageous situation is a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means, the stop control means to stop control the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the combination determination means. Characterize.

[0014]

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the operating order of the operating means is a predetermined order, the situation determining means determines whether or not to generate a situation advantageous to the player. Specifically, for example, in a general game state, when stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later, are operated in a predetermined order (for example, "right middle left") as an operating means, a situation advantageous for the player is as follows. For example, it is determined whether or not to generate a “auxiliary period” described below. This decision is made by the sub CPU
74. The sub CPU 74 determines by lottery whether or not to generate the auxiliary period when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated in the “right middle left” operation sequence. As a result, the player makes an effort to operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in the order of "right middle left" operation in order to generate the auxiliary period. That is, the player is involved in the generation of the supplementary period, which increases the fun of the game.

According to a specific aspect of the present invention, the variable display means, when the operation order is a predetermined order, regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means, the variable display means is provided so that the winning is not realized. The variable display operation of is stopped and controlled. Therefore, if the operating means is operated in a predetermined order, the winning is not achieved, and the player is encouraged to operate the operating means in a predetermined order.

The timekeeping means starts timekeeping when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The permission determining means determines whether or not to permit winning of the internal winning combination, based on the time measured by the time measuring means when the operation means or another operation means other than the operation means is operated. The time discriminating means discriminates the time measured by the time measuring means into one of a period in which the permission determination means permits the winning and the period in which the winning is not permitted. In this case, an advantageous situation is a situation in which the player is informed of which of the two periods is the time measured when the operating means is operated, and the stop control means is based on the determination result of the permission determining means. The variation display operation of the variation display means is stopped and controlled.

Alternatively, the permission determining means permits the internal winning combination to be won and corresponds to the internal winning combination based on the time measured by the time measuring means when the operating means or another operating means other than this is operated. It is determined which one of a plurality of predetermined game values is permitted to be granted. The time discriminating means discriminates the time measured by the time measuring means into one of a period in which the permission determining means permits winning and a period in which the winning is not permitted. In this case, the advantageous situation is a situation in which the player is informed of which of the two periods the time counting time at the time of operating the operation means is, and the stop control means changes based on the determination result of the permission determination means. The variable display operation of the display means is stopped and controlled.

In another specific mode, the stop order determining means determines the stop operation order of the operating means, which allows the symbol combination of the internal winning combination to be lined up along a predetermined line. The notifying unit notifies the determination result of the stop order determining unit. In this case, the advantageous situation is
It is a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means performs stop control of the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the stop order determination means.

In another specific aspect, the combination determining means determines a symbol combination which is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means,
The notification means notifies the determination result of the combination determination means. In this case, the advantageous situation is a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means controls the variable display operation of the variable display means to stop based on the determination result of the combination determination means.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called "pachi-slot machine". This game machine 1
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., it is a gaming machine that plays using a gaming medium such as a card that is given to the player or that stores information on the gaming value to be given, but in the following, medals are used. It will be described as a thing.

A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of a cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, are formed in the center thereof.
4R is provided. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with top lines 8b, center lines 8c and bottom lines 8d in the horizontal direction, and cross-down lines 8a and cross-up lines 8e in the diagonal direction as winning lines. These winning lines are operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively, one piece, three pieces, and five pieces, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later. Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol array formed by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET
A lamp 9c and a credit display unit 19 are provided. 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b and maximum BE
The T-lamp 9c lights up according to the number of medals bet for playing one game (hereinafter, referred to as “first BET number”). Here, in this embodiment, one game ends when all reels stop. 1-BET lamp 9
The a lights up when the first BET number is "1" and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the first BET number is "2" and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is the first BET
Lights when the number is "3" and all (5) pay lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of stored medals.

On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, WI
An N lamp 17 and a payout display unit 18 are provided. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of paid-out medals when a winning is achieved. A bonus game information display section 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display section 2a. Below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal plane is formed.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal portion 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 has a screen shown in FIGS.
The image and the like shown in are displayed.

On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 2 is provided.
2 is provided, and 1-BET is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.
Switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, and maximum B
An ET switch 13 is provided. 1-BET switch 1
1 indicates that one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one push operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 indicates two of the credited medals by one push operation. Bet on the game, maximum BE
The T switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet in one game. By operating these BET switches, as described above, the predetermined pay line is activated.

Between the credit display section 19 and the 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12, there are provided a cross button 26, a circle button 27, and a cross button 28 which constitute selection means. These operation buttons are used for selection in a double-up effect (FIG. 12) and a bet chance effect (FIG. 13) which will be described later.

A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 for switching the credit / payout of medals acquired by a player by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in the lower front portion, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the start lever 6 for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range by rotating the reel by the player's operation. It is movably attached. Here, since the game starts when the start lever 6 is operated, the operation of the start lever 6 will be referred to as “start operation” hereinafter.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and the two speakers 21L and 21R are provided.
Between L and 21R, there is provided a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and the number of medals to be paid. At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7 for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively.
R is provided.

Here, in this embodiment, the stop operation performed when all reels are rotating is the "first stop operation", the stop operation performed next is the "second stop operation", and the following operation is performed. The stop operation that is called is called "third stop operation". Further, operating the left stop button 7L as the "first stop operation" is referred to as "forward pressing". Operating the central stop button 7C as the "first stop operation" is called "middle press". Operating the right stop button 7R as the "first stop operation" is called "reverse pressing".

Further, the slot machine 1 of the embodiment has 3
Since one stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is provided, there are six types of operation sequence for these. Therefore, these operation sequences are distinguished as follows. The left stop button 7L is abbreviated as "left", the center stop button 7C as "middle", and the right stop button 7R as "right". Then, when indicating the stop order, the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R will be arranged in order from the left in the order in which they were stopped. For example, as the “first stop operation”, the left stop button 7L, “second stop operation”
When the central stop button 7C is operated and the right stop button 7R is operated as the “third stop operation”, the stop order is indicated as “left center right”. Note that the stop order of the embodiment includes six types of "left center right", "right center left", "center left right", "center right left", "right left center", and "right center left". Here, in the embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in the order of "right middle left", the winning is not established regardless of the internal winning combination. Furthermore,
When the stop operation is performed in the order of "right middle left", the lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate the auxiliary period by the process of ST93 and subsequent steps of the auxiliary period generation process (FIG. 32) described later.

FIG. 2 shows a symbol array in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types shown on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Code numbers “00” to “20” are attached to each symbol, and a ROM described later as a data table.
32 (FIG. 14). Each reel 3L, 3
On C, 3R, "ribbon 7 (design 91)", "bell (design 92)", "cherry (design 93)", "replay (design 94)" and "blank (design 95)" design A symbol sequence composed of is represented. In the example,
Since BB and RB are not provided as a role, the symbols constituting the symbol combination showing the winning combination are reels 3L, 3
Not located on C, 3R. In addition, "blank (symbol 95)" does not constitute a symbol combination that indicates winning. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each game state.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the normal game state, along the effective line, "7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon"
-By arranging 7 "with a ribbon, a single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as" SB ") is won, 15 medals are paid out, and the game state of the next game is internally won as a winning character. It becomes easy "SB game state".

In the general game state, by lining up the symbol combination "bell-bell-bell" along the activated line,
The prize for "Belle's Small Role" is established. When the combination of symbols arranged along the activated line is "Replay-Replay-Replay", the replay prize is established. When the replay winning is established, the same number of medals as the inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals. When "cherry" is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, the winning of "small role of cherry" is established.

When the combination of the symbols arranged along the activated line in the SB game state is "Replay-Replay-Replay", the winning of the "character" is achieved. The SB game state occurs only in the game next to the game in which the SB prize is established, and when the game ends, the game state becomes the normal game state.

Here, when "Bell's Small Win" or "SB" is internally won, "Bell-Bell-Bell" or "Ribbon 7-Ribbon 7-Ribbon 7" are arranged along the effective line. Whether or not the winning is achieved depends on whether the timing of the first stop operation is included in a period A or a period B (FIG. 7 described later) described later and a table number described later (FIG. 8 described later).
And the stop order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R of the player.

Specifically, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operation is performed in one stop order corresponding to the table number among the "5 types" of stop orders excluding "right middle left". Only in this case, "bell-bell-bell" or "ribbon 7-ribbon 7-ribbon 7" are lined up along the activated line, and a small win of Bell or a winning of SB is achieved.
When the first stop operation is performed in the period A, but the stop operation is performed in an order that does not correspond to the table number, or the first stop operation is performed in the period B.
When the stop operation is performed, the winning of the small win of Bell and SB is not established.

In the "general game state", a small win of Bell or S
When B is internally won, a period is provided in which information necessary for realizing the winning of the prize is notified. The information includes information indicating whether it is the current period A or the period B (information indicating whether or not to perform the first stop operation), and a "stop order". Therefore, when the internal winning of Bell's small win or SB is internally won during this period, the player can surely achieve the winning. Hereinafter, the period during which this notification is made is referred to as the auxiliary period. In addition, the period other than the "auxiliary period" is hereinafter referred to as "normal period".

The condition for generating the supplementary period is that a god medal (hereinafter abbreviated as "GM") lottery process (ST in FIG. 32 to be described later) performed when the stop operation is performed in the "right middle left" stop order.
95) is to win one of the GM roles (FIG. 5 described later). The end condition of the subsidy period is basically G
That is, the number of medals determined for each M combination is given to the player. Further, the ending condition of the supplementary period is adapted to be changed according to the operation of the player in the "double-up effect" (FIG. 12) and the "bet chance effect" (FIG. 13) described later. Specifically, S in FIG. 37 described later
It changes according to the determination result of T167 or ST189 of FIG. In addition, as described above, when the stop operation is performed in the "right middle left" stop order in which the GM lottery process is performed, the prize is not established even if one of the winning hands is internally won. Becomes

FIG. 4 shows that when the first bet number is "3" and the internal winning combination is determined in each gaming state (see FIG.
6 shows a probability lottery table used in ST14).

The probability lottery table shows the range of random numbers for internal winning for each winning combination. In the game state corresponding to the column where the range of random number value is not shown for each role,
Indicates that the role is not internally won. For example, in the normal gaming state, the winning of the winning character is not internally achieved. In the normal game state, Bell's small win is "1 / 1.2", SB is "1 / 27.3",
The replay is "1 / 7.3", and the small winning role of cherry is "1/16384" with internal probability. In the SB game state, the winning character is internally won with a probability of "1 / 1.1". In addition, the probability that the internal winning combination is “none”, that is, “out”, is “1 / 2730.7” in the normal game state, S
In the B game state, it is "1 / 10.0".

FIG. 5 shows a symbol combination indicating the winning of each GM hand, and the number of medals awarded in the supplementary period.

As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol combination corresponding to each GM combination and the medals to be awarded are predetermined.
The symbol combination shown in the figure informs the player which GM hand has been won, and is displayed on the display screen 5a as shown in FIG. 10 described later. The number of medals awarded is
It is generally called a "net additional number", and is obtained by subtracting the total number of medals that the player has spent on the game from the total number of medals paid to the player. A winning period is generated by winning one of the GM winning combinations, and the supporting period continues until the number of medals corresponding to the winning GM winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, when “GM50000” is won, the supplementary period continues until the net added number reaches “50,000”.

FIG. 6 shows a GM lottery table.

The GM lottery table shows the range of random numbers that are won for each GM winning combination. This GM lottery table is used in the process of ST95 of FIG. 32 described later.
The probabilities of winning "GM50000" to "GM100" are "1/524288", "1/104857", "1/5742", and "1/1497", respectively.
9 ”,“ 1/11650 ”,“ 1/10485 ”,“ 1/413 ”,“ 1/69
It looks like 9 ”.

FIG. 7 shows whether the time period counted from the start operation is included in the period A or the period B. The counting of this time is started by the process of ST82 of FIG. 31 described later. As will be described later, the process of ST82 of FIG. 31 starts when the period switching process start flag is set (ST47 of FIG. 28) (the determination of ST81 of FIG. 31 is “YES”). Processing of FIG. 28 (ST16 of FIG. 26)
Processing), when the start operation is performed (S in FIG. 25).
The determination of T7 starts at "YES"). However, ST9
When the determination is “YES” (generally referred to as “when weight is applied”), time counting is started after the start operation time.

In the period mode 1, the period A is the first 3 seconds after the start of timing. Thereafter, the period A and the period B are switched every 3 seconds. On the other hand, in the period mode 2, the period B is the first 3 seconds after the start of timing,
After that, the period A and the period B are switched every 3 seconds. Here, as will be described later, when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which the internal winning combination is the small winning combination of Bell, the stop control table of the group A (FIGS. 18 to 20) shows the reels 3L, Used for stopping control of 3C and 3R. Further, when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which the internal winning combination is SB, the stop control tables (FIGS. 21 to 23) of the group A are used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, the stop control table of the group B (see FIG.
4) is used. Until the first stop operation is performed, for example, an image shown in FIG. 11 (2) described later is displayed in the period A, and an image shown in FIG. 11 (1) described later is displayed in the period B.

When the stop control table of the group A is used, the winning combination of the small win of Bell or the winning of SB is permitted. That is, when the stop order is in accordance with the table number, it is possible to realize the winning combination of the small win of the bell or the SB. On the other hand, when the stop control table of the group B is used, the winning combination of the small win of the bell or the SB is not permitted.
That is, when the stop control table of the B group is used, the winning combination of the small win of the bell or the SB is not realized.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the relationship between the period of the first stop operation, the table number, the stop order, and the success or failure of winning the small win of the bell or the SB in the normal gaming state will be described. .

There are five types of table numbers "1" to "5". As shown in ST16 of FIG. 26, which will be described later, when a small win of the bell or SB is internally won, any one of “1” to “5” is selected as the table number. "Bell-Bell-Bell" or "Ribbon 7-Ribbon 7-Ribbon 7" are arranged along the activated line for each table number, and the "stop order" that can achieve the winning is predetermined. . When the first stop operation is performed in the period A, there is a possibility that a small win of Bell or a winning of SB is achieved. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, the small winning of Bell or the winning of SB is not realized.

As shown in FIG. 8, the table number is "1".
When the first stop operation is performed in the period A and the stop operation is performed in “left middle right” as the stop order, the small win of the bell or the winning of the SB is achieved. On the other hand, by performing the first stop operation in the period B, or by performing the stop operation in a stop order other than "left middle right", the small win of the bell or SB
No prize will be established.

Similarly, table numbers "2", "3",
In the case of “4” or “5”, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operation is performed at “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, or “right left / middle”. As a result, a small win of Bell or a winning of SB is realized. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of "right middle left", regardless of the table number and the period when the first stop operation is performed, both the small winning of Bell and the winning of SB are won. It does not hold.

Next, an image displayed on the display screen 5a during the normal period will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. This image is displayed by the processing of FIG. 35 described later.

As shown in FIG. 9 (1), after the start operation is performed, an image is displayed to inform that the right stop button 7R should be operated. In the center of the image, "Press buttons in order from the right!" Is displayed. Further, above the image, numerical symbol display areas 101L, 101C, 1
01R is provided. Numerical patterns are variably displayed in these areas. When the types of numerical symbols stopped and displayed in the respective areas are the same (FIG. 9 (4) described later), either G
The player is notified that he or she may have won the M role.

As shown in FIG. 9 (2), after the first stop operation is performed, an image is displayed to inform that the center stop button 7C should be operated. "Press the middle button!" Is displayed in the center of the image. In the right numerical symbol display area 101R, the numerical symbol "7" is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9 (3), after the second stop operation is performed, an image is displayed to inform that the left stop button 7L should be operated. "Press the left button!" Is displayed in the center of the image. Numerical symbols "7" are stopped and displayed in the central and right numerical symbol display areas 101C and 101R, respectively.

By displaying the images shown in (1) to (3) of FIG. 9 above, the player can proceed with the game by performing stop operations in the order of "right middle left". By following this display, it is possible to win any GM hand.

As shown in FIGS. 9 (4) and 9 (5), the third
After the stop operation is performed, the left numerical symbol display area 101L
The numerical design is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 9 (4), "CHANCE!" Is displayed in the center, and the numerical symbol "7" is stopped and displayed in each of the numerical symbol display areas 101L, 101C, 101R, and it is possible that one of the GM roles has been won. I am informing you. As shown in FIG. 9 (4), when three numerical symbols of the same type are stopped and displayed, the following FIG.
Images such as 0 (1) to (4) are displayed. In FIG. 9 (5), each numerical symbol display area 101L,
Different numerical symbols are stopped and displayed on 101C and 101R,
It informs the GM role that they have not been elected. Even when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left” (when the GM lottery is not performed), the numerical symbol display areas 101L and 101
Numerical symbols are variably displayed in C and 101R, but the numerical symbols of the same type are not stopped and displayed in each numerical symbol.

FIG. 10 (1) shows an image for informing whether or not the GM combination is won. In this image, "GM50000"
And the symbols constituting the symbol combination (FIG. 5) of “GM5000” are arranged diagonally. In the center of the image, the symbols forming the symbol combination of each GM combination are variably displayed. Based on this image, the player can select "GM50000" or "GM500".
You will be expected to win the 0 ”.

FIGS. 10 (2) and 10 (3) show "GM5000."
"0" shows an image notifying that the player has won. Figure 10
In (2), the symbol combination "GM50000" is displayed. FIG. 10 (3) shows the number of medals “50000” that can be acquired during the supplementary period based on the winning of “GM50000”.

FIG. 10 (4) shows an image for notifying that the GM winning combination has not been elected. In the center of this image, "GM
The symbols forming the symbol combination of "1000" are stopped and displayed. The symbols constituting the symbol combination "GM50000" or "GM5000" are not displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the game in which the internal winning of the "bell's small winning combination" in the "auxiliary period" is won will be described. In addition,
The following images are not displayed in the "normal period". This image is displayed by the processing of FIG. 36 described later.

FIG. 11A shows an image displayed during the period B after the start operation until the first stop operation is performed. In the center of the image, "WA
IT! Is displayed. Below the center of the image,
"Do not press the button until the signal appears!" Is displayed.
If the first stop operation is not performed in accordance with this image, the first stop operation is not performed in the period B, so that it is possible to achieve the winning of the "bell small win".

FIG. 11 (2) shows an image displayed during the period A after the start operation until the first stop operation is performed. In the symbol display area 107L on the left side of the image, the bell 92 is displayed, and "small role of bell"
It is shown that the internal winning was done. A message display area 108L is provided below the symbol display area 107L. In this message display area, "LEF
T! Is displayed to notify that the left stop button 7L should be operated as the first stop operation.

FIG. 11 (3) shows an image displayed after the first stop operation is performed. The bell 92 is displayed in the symbol display area 107R on the right side of the image, and "PUSH!" Is displayed in the message display area 108R on the right side.
It informs that the right stop button 7R should be operated as a stop operation.

FIG. 11 (4) shows an image displayed after the second stop operation is performed. The bell 92 is displayed in the symbol display area 107C in the center of the image, "PUSH!" Is displayed in the message display area 108C in the center, and the center stop button 7C should be operated as the third stop operation. Is informed.

When the stop operation is performed at the timing and stop order according to the display contents of the display screen 5a, after the third stop operation, "bell-bell-bell" are lined up along the effective line and the bell The winning of a small role has been established.
Note that, in FIG. 11, as a mode of notifying the “stop order”, the stop buttons to be operated next are sequentially notified, but all “stop orders” may be notified at one time. For example, the display screen 5a may be displayed as "stop order" such as "left and right middle".

Here, even when SB is internally won in the auxiliary period, basically the same image as the image shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. However, in order to notify the player that the internal winning combination is SB, the symbol display areas 107L, 10
Instead of "bell 92", "7 with ribbon" is displayed on 7C and 107R.

Next, the image displayed on the display screen 5a in the double-up effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the double-up effect, when the GM role is won, it is possible to increase the number of medals that can be acquired by the GM role by “double”. However, if the selection of a card to be described later fails, the number of medals that can be acquired according to the winning GM combination becomes “0”. That is, the subsidy period does not occur in spite of winning the GM role.
You can also cancel the double-up effect. In this case, a supplementary period occurs and the number of medals corresponding to the winning GM hand is paid out. The image shown in FIG. 12 is displayed by the process of FIG. 37 described later.

FIG. 12 (1) shows an image for card selection. On the left side of the image, BET buttons 11 to 13, ○
Pseudo B that represents button 27 and x button 28 in a pseudo manner
An ET button 13D, a pseudo O button 27D, and a pseudo X button 28D are displayed. And BET button 1
By operating the O button 27 and the X button 28 such as 1 to 13, etc., it is possible to cancel the double-up effect, select the right card, and select the left card. On the right side of the image, "two" cards 112,1
It is shown that 13 are arranged side by side. One of the cards corresponds to the double-up winning, and the remaining cards correspond to the double-up winning.
In the upper right part of the image, an obtainable number display area 111 for displaying the number of medals that can be obtained according to the winning GM hand is provided. Here, the number of medals that can be acquired by the player before the end of the supplementary period during the internal winning of the GM role or during the supplementary period is referred to as "acquirable number".
Say. The "acquirable number of sheets" matches the value of the GM counter described later.

When the image shown in FIG. 12 (1) is displayed, the double-up effect can be canceled by operating the BET buttons 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. ○ button 27
The right card 113 can be selected by operating. The left card 112 can be selected by operating the X button 28.

FIG. 12B shows an image notifying that the double-up has succeeded. Specifically, the right card 1
When 13 corresponds to the double-up winning, an image displayed when the right button 113 is selected by operating the O button 27 is shown. "○" is displayed in the center of the image,
On the right card 113, an angel is shown as a character. In addition, since the double-up succeeded in the obtainable number display area 111, "500" which is twice the "2500" is displayed.
0 ”is displayed.

FIG. 12C shows an image notifying that the double-up has failed. Specifically, the left card 1
When 12 corresponds to a double-up winning, an image displayed when the right button 113 is selected by operating the O button 27 is shown. "X" is displayed in the center of the image,
A youkai is shown as a character on the right card 113. Also, in the obtainable number display area 111, "0" is displayed because the double-up failed.

Here, the image shown in FIG. 12 is displayed after the image shown after winning the GM role (FIG. 10 (3)). Further, this double-up effect is not performed except when the GM combination is won.

If the double-up is successful, basically, after the image shown in FIG. 12 (2) is displayed,
The image shown in FIG. 12 (1) is displayed, and the number of medals that can be acquired can be further doubled. However, the number that can be doubled is "50000"
If it exceeds, the double-up effect is finished.

Next, an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the bet chance effect will be described with reference to FIG. This image is displayed when the SB prize is achieved during the supplementary period. In the bet chance production, it is possible to increase the bet-number by "3 times" by betting an arbitrary number out of the currently obtainable number. Here, the number of bets on the bet chance production is hereinafter referred to as “second BET number”. However, when the bet chance is not won, the number of bets is “0”. Further, the bet chance production can be canceled. In addition, winning in the bet opportunity production,
The probability that the second BET number is “triple” is “1/3”.

FIG. 13A shows an image displayed when the SB winning combination is established. On the left side of the image, a pseudo cross button 26D, which represents the cross button 26 in a pseudo manner, a pseudo O button 27D in the center, and a pseudo BET button 13D on the right side are displayed. Below these, the functions of the cross button 26, the O button 27, the BET buttons 11 to 13, and the like in the bet chance effect are displayed.
Further, a second BET number display area 121 and an obtainable number display area 111 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the image.

When the image shown in FIG. 13 (1) is displayed, the second BET is set by operating the cross button 26.
You can adjust the number. The number of second bet amount display areas 121 changes according to the operation of the cross button 26. With the change, the number of the obtainable number display area 111 also changes. Specifically, the obtainable number display area 111 displays a number obtained by subtracting the number displayed in the second BET number display area 121. By operating the ○ button 27, the second
The BET number is confirmed, and the image shown in FIG. 13 (2) is displayed. The bet chance effect is canceled by operating the BET buttons 11 to 13 or inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22.

FIG. 13B shows a bet chance effect image. In the second bet amount display area 121, the second bet is displayed.
As the number, “2000”,
“8000” is displayed as the number of sheets that can be acquired. At the center of the image, a pseudo roulette 123, which is a pseudo representation of the roulette, is shown. The pseudo roulette wheel is composed of an area where "O" is shown, which indicates that the bet chance is won, and an area where "X" is shown, where the bet opportunity is not won. Display is performed so that light sequentially moves in each area.

FIG. 13C shows an image informing that the bet chance has been won. The state where the light is stopped is shown in the area indicated by “◯”.

FIG. 13 (4) shows an image for notifying the acquired number. In the upper left part of this image, "Second BET number"
And “3” multiplied by the second BET number when the bet chance is won are represented as “2000 coins × 3”.
In the center of the image, "6000" is displayed as the number of coins acquired by the bet opportunity. In the obtainable number display area 111, the number (8000) obtained by subtracting the second bet number (2000) from the obtainable number (10000) when the bet chance production is started, and this second bet number are multiplied by "3". The number obtained by adding the number (6000) is displayed.

FIG. 13 (5) shows an image informing that the bet chance has been lost. It shows that the light is stopped in the area indicated by "x".

FIG. 13 (6) shows an image for notifying the acquired number. In the center of this image, "0" is displayed. The available number display area 111 displays the number of available numbers (10000) when the bet chance production starts,
The number (8000) obtained by subtracting the BET number (2000) is displayed.

FIG. 14 is a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Liquid crystal display device 5 based on
And a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L and 21R
A circuit configuration including and is shown.

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

The CPU 31 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 34 for generating a reference clock pulse and a frequency divider 35,
A random number generator 36 for generating random numbers to be sampled and a sampling circuit 37 are connected. As a means for sampling random numbers, the random number sampling may be performed within the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operating program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a reel stop mode are determined according to the operation of the stop button. A stop control table for storing, various control commands (commands) for transmitting to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. This command includes "Demo Display Command",
"Internal winning command", "period flag command",
There are "reel stop command", "winning combination command", and the like. These commands will be described later.

In the circuit of FIG. 14, various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9) are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30.
c, WIN lamp 17) and various display units (payout display unit 1)
8, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 2
0), and a hopper (including a drive unit for paying out) 40 as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to an instruction of the hopper drive circuit 41,
There are stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R that rotate and drive the reels 3L, 3C and 3R.

Further, stepping motors 49L, 49
The motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls C and 49R, the hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, the lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and the display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls various display units are I / O. O port 38
It is connected to the output part of the CPU 31 via. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

Further, as the main input signal generating means for generating the input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate the control command, the start switches 6S, 1-B are used.
ET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BE
There are a T switch 13, a C / P switch 14, an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also I /
It is connected to the CPU 31 via the O port 38.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal according to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Reel position detection circuit 5
0 is a signal for receiving the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is C
Supply to PU31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

In the circuit of FIG. 14, a random number generator 36
Generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of the plurality of internal winning combinations is determined. After the internal winning role is decided,
The random number is sampled again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Reel 3
Reset pulses are obtained from L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The reset pulse thus obtained clears the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 to "0". This allows RAM3
The count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the reels 3L, 3C, and
The code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of 3R, and the symbol code indicating the symbol provided corresponding to each code number are associated with each other.

Further, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In the winning symbol combination table, a combination of winning symbols, the number of medal payouts for winning, and a winning determination code indicating the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped, and when winning confirmation is performed after all reels are stopped.

When the internal winning is made by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU
The numeral 31 stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the selected "stop control table". A control signal is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

In the stop mode in which the winning of the internally won combination is achieved, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31
Stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the "medal payout process".

The block diagram of FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 controls the control command (command) from the main control circuit 71, the cross button 26, and the ○ button 2.
7 and the display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speakers 21L and 21R based on the input from the X button 28.
The output of the sound from is controlled. The sub-control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board that constitutes the main control circuit 71, has a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and uses the liquid crystal display device 5 as a main component. Image control circuit 8 as display control means
1, a sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound emitted by the speakers 21L and 21R, and a power amplifier 7 as an amplifier
It is composed of nine.

The sub-microcomputer 73 has a sub-CPU 74 which performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a program RO as a storage means.
Includes M75 and work RAM 76. Sub control circuit 72
Does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74. The program ROM 75 is a sub CPU
The control program executed in 74 is stored. Work RA
M76 is configured as a temporary storage means when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program.

The image control circuit 81 includes an image control CPU 8
2. Image control work RAM 83, image control program R
It is composed of an OM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87 and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines the display content on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program relating to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 82 executes the image control program. Image control IC8
8 forms an image according to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82, and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5. Image RO
M86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

Next, referring to FIG. 16, "Bell's Small Winning Role"
“1” is selected as the table number in the internally won game, and the first stop operation is performed in period A,
The stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the stop operation is performed by appropriate pressing in the order of "left middle right" is shown. Here, "appropriate pressing" refers to a reel stop operation in which "eye pressing" is not performed.

When all the reels shown in FIG. 16 (1) are rotated, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operation is performed in the order of "left middle right", as shown in FIG. 16 (2). The "bell-bell-bell" will be lined up along the center line 8c. 16 (2), the left display window 4
The display of a part of the symbols displayed in L is omitted. Here, in the embodiment, the "bell-bell-bell" is always arranged along the center line 8c due to the configuration of the stop control table shown in FIG. 18 described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, "1" is selected as the table number in the game internally won for "SB", the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the order of "left middle right" is shown. The stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the stop operation is performed by pressing the button appropriately is shown.

When all reels shown in FIG. 17 (1) are rotated, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operations are performed in the order of "left middle right", as shown in FIG. 17 (2). "7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon" will be lined up along the center line 8c. FIG. 17
In (2), a part of the symbols displayed in the left and right display windows 4L and 4R is omitted. Here, in the embodiment, the configuration of a stop control table shown in FIG.
Are always arranged along the cross-down line 8a.

Here, the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game internally won as "Bell's small combination" or "SB", but the stop order does not correspond to the table number (including "right middle left"). ) Or when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, FIG. 19, FIG.
The stop control tables shown in FIGS. 2 to 24 are reels 3L, 3
Used for stop control of C and 3R (ST6 in FIG. 30 described later)
9 or ST70), winning is not established.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, a stop control table used when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which the small win of the bell is internally won will be described. A set of stop control tables used when the first stop operation is performed in the period A is referred to as “A
Group.

Each reel 3 is included in the "stop control table".
"Stop operation position" and "Stop control position" of L, 3C, 3R
And are shown. “Stop operation position” means each reel 3
Stop buttons 7L provided corresponding to L, 3C and 3R,
When the 7C and 7R are operated, the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c is shown. The "stop control position" represents the code number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in this embodiment, the so-called "number of sliding frames" is set to "4 frames" at maximum. For example, when the stop button 7C is operated when the "blank (symbol 95 in FIG. 2)" of the code number "00" reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the central reel 3C, the code number " The reel 3C at the center can be stop-controlled so that "17 with ribbon (designation 91 in FIG. 2)" of 17 "is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

FIG. 18 shows the establishment stop control table. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that "bell-bell-bell" are lined up along the activated line after the internal winning of the "bell small win", and is included in the group A. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST67 in FIG. 30 described later.

In FIG. 18, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is the code number "03", "08",
Either "13", "16" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
The "bell".

In FIG. 18, the "stop control position" of the central reel 3C is the code number "03", "07",
It is either "11", "15" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
The "bell".

In FIG. 18, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "02", "06",
It is either "10", "14" or "18". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is a "bell (design 92)".

As described above, when the stop control table for establishment shown in FIG. 18 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the position of the center line 8c, that is, the display, is displayed as shown in FIG. The "bell" is stopped and displayed at the central position in the windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

FIG. 19 shows a stop control table for non-succession of normal / middle pressing. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that the "bell-bell-bell" are not lined up along the activated line after the internal winning of "bell's small win", and is included in the group A. Specifically, ST of FIG. 30 described later
Used in process 69. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 19, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "02", "06",
Any one of "10", "14", and "18" is excluded. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are symbols other than the "bell (symbol 92)". Therefore,
At the center of the right display window 4R (the position of the center line 8c), the "bell" is not stopped and displayed.

As described above, the forward / intermediate press failure stop control table shown in FIG. 19 has the reels 3L, 3C, 3 respectively.
When used for R stop control, display windows 4L, 4C
"Bell" is stopped and displayed at the center position in the display window 4R
Symbols other than "bell" will be stopped and displayed at the center position inside.

FIG. 20 shows a stop control table for reverse push failure. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that the "bell-bell-bell" are not lined up along the activated line after the internal winning of "bell's small win", and is included in the group A. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST70 of FIG. 30 described later. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R are as shown in FIG.
8 is the same as that shown in FIG.

In FIG. 20, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is code number "04", "09",
"10", "11", "12", "14", "15",
It is either "17", "18" or "20". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is a design other than the "bell (design 92)".

As described above, when the stop control table for reverse press failure shown in FIG. 20 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "" is displayed at the center position in the left display window 4L. Designs other than "bell" are stopped and displayed in the display window 4
The "bell" is stopped and displayed at the center position in C and 4R.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, a stop control table used when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which the SB is internally won will be described.

In FIG. 21, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is code number "03", "08",
Either "13", "16" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, one above the symbol (“bell”) corresponding to these is “with ribbon 7 (symbol 9 in FIG. 2
1) ”is arranged.

In FIG. 21, the "stop control position" of the central reel 3C is the code number "01", "05",
It is either "09", "13" or "17". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
"7 with ribbon".

In FIG. 21, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "00", "04",
It is either "08", "12" or "16". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “7 with ribbon” is arranged below the symbol corresponding to these (“blank (symbol 95 in FIG. 2)”).

As described above, when the stop control table for establishment shown in FIG. 21 is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, as shown in FIG. "7 with ribbon" will be stopped and displayed.

FIG. 22 shows a stop control table for non-formation of forward / middle pressing. This table is used to stop reels so that "7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon-7" does not line up along the activated line after internal winning of "SB". Be done. In particular,
It is used in the process of ST69 in FIG. 30 described later. here,
The stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 22, the code numbers "00", "04", and "04" are displayed at the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R.
"08", "12" and "16" are not included. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “with ribbon 7 (symbol 91)” is arranged one below the symbols corresponding to these. Therefore, "7 with ribbon" is not stopped and displayed in the lower part of the right display window 4R.

As described above, the stop control table for non-formation of forward / intermediate pressing shown in FIG. 22 is arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3 respectively.
When used for stop control of R, "7 with ribbon" arranged on the left and center reels 3L, 3C are arranged along the crossdown line 8a, but "ribbon" is displayed on the lower stage of the right display window 4R. There is no lineup of 7 ”.

FIG. 23 shows a stop control table for reverse push failure. This table is used to stop reels so that "7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon-7" does not line up along the activated line after internal winning of "SB", and is included in group A. Be done. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST70 of FIG. 30 described later. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 23, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is code number "04", "09",
"10", "11", "12", "14", "15",
It is either "17", "18" or "20". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, symbols other than "with ribbon 7 (symbol 91)" are arranged on one of the symbols corresponding to these.

As described above, when the stop control table for reverse press failure shown in FIG. 23 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "" is displayed at the upper position in the left display window 4L. The symbols other than 7 "with a ribbon are stopped and displayed, and" 7 with a ribbon "is stopped and displayed at the center position in the display window 4C and the lower position of the right display window 4R.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a stop control table used when the first stop operation is performed during the period B of the game in which the small win of the bell or SB is internally won will be described. This stop control table is used in the process of ST64 of FIG. 30 described later. Here, each reel 3L,
The stop control positions for the stop operation positions of 3C and 3R are the same as those shown in FIG. Therefore, when the stop control table shown in FIG. 24 is used to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, none of the small win of the bell and the SB is won. Hereinafter, a set of stop control tables used when the first stop operation is performed in the period B is referred to as “group B”.

Here, in the embodiment, as described above, five types are adopted as the stop order, and the stop operation is performed in any one order according to the table number, and the first stop operation is performed in the period A. Only when performed is a "bell-bell-bell" or "ribbon 7-ribbon 7-ribbon 7" line up along the active line. Therefore, even when the first stop operation is performed in the period A, when the second stop operation is performed, the “bell-bell-bell-
It may be determined whether or not "bell" or "ribbon 7-ribbon 7-ribbon 7" are arranged along the active line. For example, "1" is adopted as the table number,
This is a case where the left reel 3L is operated as the first stop operation. That is, when the first stop operation is performed, it may not always be clear whether or not "bell-bell-bell" or "ribbon 7-ribbon 7-ribbon 7" are arranged along the effective line. . Therefore, in the embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 20, FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, two non-fulfillment stop control tables included in the group A are used for each of the small bell and SB.

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

First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Then, the contents stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, etc. I do.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game (ST3). This judgment is "YE
If "S", medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST
4) Move to the processing of ST6. When the determination in ST3 is "NO", the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switch 1
It is determined whether there is an input from 1, 12, or 13 (S
T5). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST6, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST3. ST
In the process of 6, a medal insertion command is transmitted. This medal insertion command is executed by the insertion medal sensor 22S or BE.
This indicates that there is an input from the T-switches 11, 12, and 13, and ST164 and FIG.
It is used for the determination of ST185.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST7). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST8, and if “NO”, ST3.
Move to processing. In the process of ST8, the first BET number command is transmitted. The first BET number command includes information on the number of medals bet on the game, and will be described later with reference to FIG.
It is used for the determination of ST112. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the previous game (ST9). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST11, and if "NO", the process is ST10. Move on to.
In the process of ST10, "game start waiting time digestion process"
I do. Specifically, 4.1 since the last game started
Until the second elapses, processing for invalidating the input based on the operation of the player to start the game is performed.

Next, the CPU 31 carries out a reel rotation process (ST11), and at the same time extracts a random number for lottery (ST).
12) Set 1 game monitoring timer (ST1
3). The random number extracted in the process of ST12 is used in the probability lottery process described below. ST13 processing 1
The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels regardless of the stop operation of the stop button by the player.

In the processing of ST14 of FIG. 26, the CPU 31
Performs the probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST12. In this probability lottery process, the probability lottery table is used according to the gaming state, it is determined which random number value range the random number belongs to, and the internal winning combination (establishment flag) is determined. Then, an "internal winning combination command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST1
5).

Next, the CPU 31 carries out a table number and period mode determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (ST16). In this process, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R
The table number used for the stop control and the period mode (FIG. 7) are determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is "on" (ST17). Specifically, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons has been operated. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST19, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST18. S
In the process of T18, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0". If the determination is "YES", the ST
If it is "NO", the process proceeds to ST17. In the process of ST19, the period switching process start flag is cleared. Here, clearing the flag means
Storing information indicating "0" in a predetermined storage area. Further, setting a flag means storing information indicating "1" in a predetermined storage area. This period switching process start flag is set in the process of ST47 of FIG. 28 described later and is used in the process of ST81 of FIG. 31 described later. Subsequently, a stop control table determination process described with reference to FIG. 29 described later is performed (ST20), and the process proceeds to ST21.

In the processing of ST21, the CPU 31 performs the sliding frame number determination processing described later with reference to FIG.
Then, the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been stopped is rotated by the number of slide frames and then stopped (ST2).
2). Here, the “number of sliding pieces” is an example of an index that reflects the skill of the player in the game operation, and indicates the number of symbols moved until the reels stop after the stop button is operated. Also, the "number of sliding pieces" is the code number of the symbol that was located on the predetermined pay line when the stop button was operated, and the code of the symbol that was stopped on the prize line when the reel actually stopped. It is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the number. This "number of sliding pieces" may be referred to as the "number of pull-in." Then, a reel stop command including information about the stopped reel is transmitted (ST2
3), the process shifts to ST24.

In the process of ST24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped, and this determination is "Y".
If "ES", the process proceeds to ST25, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST17. In the process of ST25, an "all reel stop command" indicating that all reels have stopped is transmitted, The process moves to ST26 of 27. The "all reel stop command" includes information on the stop order of the game.

In the processing of ST26 of FIG. 27, the CPU 31
Performs a prize search. Winning search means display windows 4L, 4C,
It is to set the winning flag for identifying the winning combination based on the stop mode of the 4R symbol. Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST2
7). If this determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST28). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in ST27 is "YES", medals are credited or paid out according to the game state (ST2
9). Then, a medal payout command is transmitted (ST3
0). This medal payout command includes information on the number of medals to be paid out in the game, and ST11 in FIG. 34 described later.
It is used for the determination of 4. Subsequently, a "winning combination command" indicating the winning combination and the number of paid-out medals is transmitted (ST3
1), "lock time processing" is performed (ST32). In this "lock time process", the operation for starting the next game is invalidated until the "effect time" elapses after all reels have stopped. Specifically, the start lever 6
The operation of is invalid. Then, the process proceeds to ST2.

Next, the table number and period mode determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is Bell's small combination or SB (ST41).
If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST42, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST17 in FIG. In the process of ST42, the table number is determined. Specifically, a random number range is assigned in advance to each of the table numbers “1” to “5”. It is determined whether the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is included in the random number range of any table number, and the table number is determined. It should be noted that in the embodiment, table numbers "1" to
"5" is determined with equal probability. Then, a table number command including information on the determined table number is transmitted (ST43), and the process proceeds to ST44.

In the processing of ST44, whether the first period after the start operation is the period A or the period B, that is, the period mode is determined. Specifically, period modes A and B
A random number range is assigned to each of the above. "0"
It is determined whether the random number value extracted from the range of "-127" is included in the random number range of any period aspect, and either the period aspect A or the period aspect B is determined. Then, the information of the determined table number is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the period A flag or the period B flag is set according to the determined period mode (ST45). The period A flag and the period B flag indicate whether it is the current period A or the current period B. For example, when the period mode A is determined, the period A flag is set. When the period mode B is determined, the period B flag is set.

Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a period flag command (ST46). The period flag command is a command for notifying the sub control circuit 72 that the period A or the period B has started, the period A is switched to the period B, or the period B is switched to the period A. The period flag command transmitted in the process of ST46 is the period A or the period B.
Indicates that has started. The period flag command transmitted in the process of ST87 of FIG.
Or that the period B is switched to the period A. Then, a period switching process start flag is set (ST4
7). When this flag is set (see FIG.
When the determination in ST81 of 1 is “YES”), the period flag command is transmitted (ST87 of FIG. 31 described later). continue,
The process moves to ST17 in FIG.

Next, the stop control table determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed when the stop button is operated (when the determination in ST17 of FIG. 26 is “YE
S ") or when the value of the automatic stop timer is" 0 "(determination in ST18 is" YES ").

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop operation (ST51). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST52, and if “NO”, the process shown in FIG.
The process moves to ST21 of 6. In the process of ST52, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is Bell's small combination or SB. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST53, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST56. ST
In the process of 53, it is determined whether or not the period A flag is set. That is, based on whether or not the first stop operation is performed in the period A, it is determined whether or not the winning of the small winning combination of Bell is permitted. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST54, and if “NO”, S
Move on to T55 processing. In the process of ST54, the stop control table (FIGS. 18 to 20 or FIGS. 21 to 23) of the group A is set according to the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to ST21 of FIG. In the process of ST55, the stop control table of the group B (FIG. 24) is set according to the internal winning combination, and S of FIG.
Move to the processing of T21. When the internal winning combination is not the small winning combination of Bell (the determination in ST52 is "NO"), a stop control table group (not shown) is set based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, etc., and the process proceeds to ST21 of FIG.

Next, referring to FIG. 30, the main control circuit 71
The process of determining the number of sliding frames will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current game state is the general game state (ST61). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST62,
If "NO", the process proceeds to ST64. In the process of ST62, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "bell's small winning combination" or "SB". If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST63, and if “NO”, ST6.
Go to step 4. In the process of ST63, it is determined whether or not the stop control table of the group A is set. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST65 and “N
When it is "O", the process proceeds to ST64. Here, the stop control table of the group A is set when the first stop operation is performed in the period A (ST54 of FIG. 29). The processes of ST64 and thereafter are performed when the first stop operation is performed in the period A.

In the process of ST64, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, the game state, the stop order, the stop operation position and the like. The determination in ST63 is "NO", and ST64
When the process of (1) is performed, that is, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table shown in FIG. 24 and the stop operation position. Then, it transfers to the process of ST22 of FIG.

[Small Bell] or "S" in the normal game state
In the case of internally winning "B", in the process of ST65, it is determined whether or not the stop operation in ST17 of FIG. 26 is the first stop operation. If this determination is “YES”, S
If it is "NO", then the process proceeds to ST71. In the process of ST66, is there a possibility that the winning of "Bell's small winning combination" or "SB" will be established based on the table number determined in the process of ST16 of FIG. 26 and the stop button on which the first stop operation was performed? Determine whether For example,
If "1" is selected as the table number, the first
When the left stop button 7L is operated as the stop operation, the determination in ST66 is "YES". On the other hand, the first
When the center or right stop buttons 7L and 7C are operated as the stop operation, the determination in ST66 is "NO". If the determination in ST66 is "YES", the process proceeds to ST67, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST68.

In the process of ST67, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table for establishment (FIG. 18 or 21), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. For example, when the stop control table shown in FIG. 18 is set, the left stop button is operated, and the stop operation position is "04", the number of sliding symbols is determined to be "4". Here, the reason why the stop control is performed using the establishment stop control table is that the determination in ST66 is “YES”,
This is because "bell-bell-bell" or "ribbon 7-ribbon 7-ribbon 7" may be arranged along the effective line. In addition, as described above, the success or failure of winning the small win of the bell or the winning of the SB is determined when the second stop operation is performed. Therefore, as will be described later, after the processing of ST67, the stop control table for failure (see FIGS. 19 and 2).
0, FIG. 22, FIG. 23) may be used.

In the process of ST68, it is determined whether or not the forward push or the middle push is performed by the first stop operation.
If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST69, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST70. ST6
In the process of 9, the number of sliding symbols is determined on the basis of the stop control table (not shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. 22) for failure of normal / medium press, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. Here, for example, in the stop control table shown in FIG. 19, the stop control positions of the left and center reels 3L and 3C all indicate “bell”. Therefore, when there is no possibility that "bell-bell-bell" will be lined up along the center line 8c due to the first stop operation (the determination in ST66 is "NO").
Even in this case, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation that "bell-bell-bell" are lined up.

In the process of ST70, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table for reverse push failure (FIG. 20 or FIG. 23), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. Here, in the stop control table shown in FIG. 20, the stop control positions of the right reel 3R all indicate “bell”. Therefore, as in the case of ST69, even if there is no possibility that the "bell-bell-bell" will be lined up along the center line 8c by the first stop operation, the "bell-bell-bell" will be lined up. The player's expectation can be maintained.

When the operation in ST17 of FIG. 26 is not the first stop operation (the determination in ST65 is "NO"), that is, the second operation.
Alternatively, in the case of the third stop operation, in the processing of ST71, it is determined whether or not a winning combination of "bell's small winning combination" or "SB" is confirmed. That is, the small role of Bell or S
It is determined whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order that allows the winning of B. When the winning of "Bell's Small Win" or "SB" is confirmed, the determination in ST66 is "YE."
S ", the table number is" 1 ", and the left stop button 7L is operated as the second stop operation, the table number is" 2, 4 "and the center stop button 7C is used as the second stop operation. Is operated, or when the table number is "3, 5" and the second stop operation is the right stop button 7R.
When is operated.

If the determination in ST71 is "YES", S
If it is "NO", then the process proceeds to ST68.

Next, the period switching process of the CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the period switching process start flag is set (ST8).
1). Here, the period switching process start flag is set before the first stop operation is performed (ST47 in FIG. 28),
It is cleared when the first stop operation is performed (ST19 in FIG. 26). If this determination is "YES", a timer is set (ST82). Then, after the timer is set, or after the period A flag or the period B flag is cleared and the period B flag or the period A flag is set (ST85 which will be described later), it is determined whether "3 seconds" has elapsed. It is determined (ST83). If this determination is “YES”, ST
The process moves to 84.

In the process of ST84, it is determined whether or not the period A flag is set. This judgment is "YES"
In the case of, the period A flag is cleared, the period B flag is set (ST85), and the process proceeds to ST87. ST84
If the determination is “NO”, the period B flag is cleared,
The period A flag is set (ST86), and the process proceeds to ST87. In the process of ST87, the period flag command including the information of the period A flag or the period B flag set in the process of ST85 or ST86 is transmitted, and the process proceeds to ST81.

Here, after one game starts, FIG.
In the process of ST45, the period A flag or the period B flag is set. Then, when “3 seconds” has elapsed (the determination in ST83 is “YES”), the flags are switched according to the type of the set flag (ST
85, ST86). The processes of ST82 to ST87 are repeated until the time switching process start flag is cleared (ST19 of FIG. 26).

Next, the control processing of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing the auxiliary period generation processing. As described above, the supplementary period basically occurs when one of the GM hands (FIG. 5) is won.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST91). In particular,
It is determined whether or not an auxiliary period operation flag described below is set. When this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not an all reel stop command has been received (ST92).
When this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the stop order indicated by the all reel stop command is "right middle left" (ST93). If this determination is “YES”, ST9
When it is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST91.

In the process of ST94, a random number for GM lottery is extracted from the range of "0 to 655360000000". Then, G
M lottery processing is performed (ST95). In this GM lottery process, it is determined whether or not to win any GM hand based on the GM lottery table and the random number value extracted in the process of ST94. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not one of the GM roles has been won (ST96). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST97, and if “NO”, ST9.
Move on to 1. In the process of ST97, the auxiliary period operation flag is set. The auxiliary period operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is during the auxiliary period. When this flag is set, it is an auxiliary period. This flag is cleared by the process of ST103 of FIG. 33 described later.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines that the winning GM
Set a value according to the winning combination in the GM counter (ST98),
Then, the process proceeds to ST91. Here, the GM counter counts the above-mentioned obtainable number of sheets. The value of this GM counter is updated by the process of FIG. 34 described later. In addition,
The “value corresponding to the GM combination” is, for example, “100” in the case of “GM100” and “50” in the case of “GM50000”.
It is 000 ”.

Next, the auxiliary period end processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period, that is, whether or not the auxiliary period operation flag is set (ST101). When this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the value of the GM counter is "0" (ST102). This judgment is "YE
When S ", the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared (ST1
03), the process proceeds to ST101. Here, when the GM counter for counting the number of obtainable sheets becomes "0", the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared and the auxiliary period ends. Therefore, the supplementary period can be ended according to the winning GM role.

Next, the GM counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST111). When this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the first BET number command is received (ST112). This judgment is "YE
If "S", the process proceeds to ST113, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST114. In the process of ST113, the insertion number (the number indicated by the first BET number command) is added to the value of the GM counter, Update the value of the GM counter.
Here, the number indicated by the first BET number command is added to the value of the GM counter because the number of obtainable coins is increased by the player inserting a medal. Then S
Move to the processing of T116.

In the process of ST114, it is determined whether or not a medal payout command is received. This judgment is "YES"
In case of, it moves to the processing of ST115, and in case of "NO", it moves to the processing of ST111. In the processing of ST115,
The payout number (the number indicated by the medal payout command) is subtracted from the value of the GM counter, and the value of the GM counter is updated. Then, the process proceeds to ST116. Here, the processing of ST115 is performed when the medals are paid out,
This is because it is necessary to reduce the number of cards that can be acquired. ST11
In the process of 6, the display screen 5a is changed according to the value of the GM counter.
The display content of is changed, and the process proceeds to ST111.

Next, the normal period notification process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST121). When this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the first BET number command has been received, that is, whether or not one game has started (ST122). If this determination is “YES”, S
Moving to the processing of T123, if "NO", ST121
Move to processing. In the processing of ST123, the sub CPU 74
Indicates that the stop operation should be performed in the "right middle left" stop order, and the numerical symbols are variably displayed. Specifically, FIG.
The image control circuit 81 is controlled to display the images shown in (1) to (3). Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an all reel stop command has been received (ST12).
4). If this determination is “YES”, ST9 in FIG.
By the process of 5, it is determined whether or not any GM combination is won (ST125). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST126, and if “NO”, ST is determined.
The process moves to 129. Here, also when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than "right middle left", the determination in ST125 is "NO".

In the processing of ST126, the sub CPU 74
Displays the same numeral pattern as "3". Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to display an image as shown in FIG. 9 (4). Then, the winning GM combination is notified (ST127). Specifically, FIG. 10 (1)-
The image control circuit 81 is controlled to display the image as shown in (3). Subsequently, the double-up effect flag used in the determination of ST161 of FIG. 37 described later is set (ST128), and the process proceeds to ST121.

In the process of ST129, it is determined whether or not to continue the effect. Specifically, although it is not elected to the GM combination, it is determined whether or not the effect is continued even after the numerical design is stopped and displayed. If this determination is “YES”, ST
If "NO", the process proceeds to ST132. In the process of ST130, "3" of the same numerical symbols are stopped and displayed. Then, it is notified that the player has not been elected (ST131). Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to display the images as shown in FIGS. 10 (1) and 10 (4). Then, it transfers to the process of ST121. S
When the determination of T129 is “NO”, for example, FIG.
As shown in, "3 or more" numeric symbols of "two or more types" are stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to ST121.

Next, the auxiliary period informing process of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST141). When this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (ST142). This judgment is "YES"
In case of, it shifts to the processing of ST143, and in case of "NO", it shifts to the processing of ST141. In the processing of ST143,
It is determined whether the internal winning combination is Bell's small winning combination or SB. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST144, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST141.
That is, the processing from ST144 onward in FIG. 36 is performed when the internal winning of Bell's small win or SB is internally won in the auxiliary period.

Next, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a period flag command has been received (ST144). In this processing, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted in the processing of ST46 in FIG. 28 has been received. This judgment is "YES"
In case of, it is determined whether or not it is the period A based on the information indicated by the period flag command (ST145). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST146, where “N
When it is "O", the process proceeds to ST147.

In the processing of ST146, the sub CPU 74
Controls the image control circuit 81 so as to notify the stop button to be operated as the first stop operation since it is the period A. Specifically, the notification is made based on the table number indicated by the table number command received in the process (not shown). When the table number is "2", the display content of the display screen 5a based on the process of ST146 is as shown in FIG. 11 (2) when the internal winning combination is the small winning combination of bell.
Then, the process proceeds to ST148.

In the processing of ST147, the sub CPU 74
Controls the image control circuit 81 so as to notify that the stop operation should not be performed since it is the period B. ST
The display content of the display screen 5a based on the processing of 147 is as shown in FIG. 11 (1) when the internal winning combination is the small bell. Then, the process proceeds to ST148.

In the process of ST148, it is determined whether or not a period flag command is received. In this process, as shown in FIG.
It is determined whether or not the command transmitted in the process of ST87 is received. If this determination is “YES”, ST1
If it is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST149. In the process of ST149, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received, that is, whether or not the first stop operation has been performed. If this determination is “YES”, ST
If it is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST148. Here, by the processing of ST145 to ST149, when the internal winning combination is a small winning combination of bell, every "3 seconds" elapses until the first stop operation is performed.
The images shown in (1) and (2) are displayed alternately. Even when the internal winning combination is SB, similar images are displayed alternately.

Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the period A, that is, whether or not the first stop operation is performed in the period A (ST150). This judgment is "YE
If S ", the process proceeds to ST151, and if" NO ", the process proceeds to ST152. In the process of ST151, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to notify the stop order. For example, an internal winning combination 11 is a small win of Bell and the table number is “2”, it controls the image control circuit 81 so as to display the image shown in (3) or (4) of Fig. 11. Then, the process proceeds to ST153. The determination in ST150 is "N
When "O", that is, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B without following the display on the display screen 5a, an image (not shown) indicating that the stop operation should be performed according to the display
The image control circuit 81 is controlled to display (ST1
52).

Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an all reel stop command has been received (ST153), and when this determination is "YES", the notification is ended (ST15).
4), the process proceeds to ST141.

Next, the double-up effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the double-up effect flag is set (ST.
161). Double-up effect flag is either GM
When winning the winning combination (the determination in ST125 of FIG. 35 is “YE
S ") is set. The determination in ST161 is" YES ".
If it is, it is determined whether or not the value of the GM counter is "25000 or more" (ST162). That is, the winning G
When the obtainable number corresponding to the M combination is "doubled", it is determined whether or not the number exceeds "50000". If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST170,
If "NO", the process moves to ST163.

In the processing of ST163, the sub CPU 74
Displays a double-up effect image. Specifically, the image control circuit 8 is configured to display the image shown in FIG.
Control 1 Then, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command has been received, that is, whether or not the player has canceled the double-up effect (ST164). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST170 and “N
If "O", the process proceeds to ST165. In the process of ST165, it is determined whether the card 112 or 113 is selected. Specifically, the O button 27 or the X button 2 is selected.
It is determined whether or not there is an input from 8. This judgment is "Y
If "ES", the process proceeds to ST166, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST164.

In the processing of ST166, the sub CPU 74
Extracts a random number and determines whether or not a double-up is won (ST167). Since either of the cards 112 or 113 corresponds to the double-up winning, the probability of winning the double-up is “1/1” in the embodiment.
2 ”. If the determination in ST167 is“ YES ”, the process proceeds to ST168, and if“ NO ”, S
Move to the processing of T169. Figure 12 (2) if you win the double-up, Figure 12 if you do not win
The image shown in (3) is displayed on the display screen 5a.

In the processing of ST168, the value of the GM counter is "doubled" because the player has won the double-up, and this value is set. Then, it transfers to the process of ST162. That is, if the number of obtainable images does not exceed “25000”, the double-up effect is not canceled, and the double-up is continuously won, the double-up effect is not finished. If the determination in ST167 is "NO", the double-up is not won, so the value of the GM counter is set to "0" (ST169), and the process proceeds to ST170. In the process of ST170, the double-up effect flag is cleared. Then, a double-up effect ending process is performed (ST171), and the process proceeds to ST161.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the bet chance effect process will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST181). When this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a winning combination command has been received (ST182). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST183, and if "NO", S
The process moves to T181. In the process of ST183, it is determined whether or not the SB prize has been established. This judgment is "YE
If "S", the process proceeds to ST184, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST181. In the process of ST184, a bet chance effect image is displayed.
The image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to display the image shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received, that is, whether or not the player has canceled the bet chance effect (ST18).
5). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST192, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST186. In the processing of ST186, "(50
000−maximum GM counter value) / 3 ″ is allowed. Specifically, regardless of the operation of the cross button 26, the second B is allowed.
Make sure you can't bet more than the number of ETs. Maximum G
The M counter value means the maximum value of the values of the GM counter up to the present after winning the GM hand. This ST186
By the processing of, the maximum number of medals that the player can acquire can be set to "50000" when the occurrence of one supplementary period is triggered.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a BET has been placed (ST187). Specifically, whether or not there is an input from the O button 27, that is, the player is in the second
It is determined whether or not the BET number has been confirmed. This judgment is "Y
In the case of "ES", a random number is extracted (ST188), and it is determined whether or not a bet opportunity is won (ST189).
The probability of winning a bet chance is "1/3". If this determination is “YES”, the number of the second BET number “twice” is added to the value of the GM counter and the value of the GM counter is updated (ST190). When the determination in ST189 is "NO", the second BET number is subtracted from the value of the GM counter, and the value of the GM counter is updated (ST19
1). Next, a bet chance effect ending process is performed (S
T192), and moves to the processing of ST181.

[Second Embodiment] Next, referring to FIG. 39,
The gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. The structure and electric circuit of the game machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, the sub CPU 74 of the second embodiment
Performs the process of FIG. 39 instead of the process shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST201). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary period operation flag described later is set. If this determination is “YES”, then the 1B
It is determined whether or not an ET number command has been received, that is, whether or not one game has started (ST202). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST203 and “N
If "O", the process proceeds to ST201. In the process of ST203, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command is received. When this determination is "YES", the right stop button 7R is operated (first It is determined whether or not the stop operation has been performed (ST204) If this determination is “YES”, ST
The process moves to 205, and if "NO", moves to ST201.

In the process of ST205, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command is received. This judgment is "YES"
In case of, it is determined whether or not the central stop button 7C is operated (second stop operation) (ST206). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST207 and “N
When it is “O”, the process proceeds to ST201. Here, the gaming machine of the embodiment has “3” stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.
Therefore, when the second stop operation is performed, the stop order of the player is determined. Therefore, when the second stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not to perform the GM lottery.

In the process of ST207, a random number for GM lottery is extracted from the range of "0 to 655360000000". continue,
A GM lottery process is performed (ST208). In this GM lottery process, it is determined whether or not to win any GM hand based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST207 and the GM lottery table. Then, it is determined whether or not one of the GM roles has been won (ST209). This judgment is "YES"
In case of, it moves to the processing of ST210, and in case of "NO", it moves to the processing of ST201. In the processing of ST210,
Set the auxiliary period activation flag. The auxiliary period operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is during the auxiliary period. When this flag is set, it is an auxiliary period. This flag is cleared by the processing of ST103 in FIG. 33 described above.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines that the winning GM
A value corresponding to the winning combination is set in the GM counter (ST21
1), shift to ST91. Here, the GM counter counts the above-mentioned obtainable number of sheets. This G
The value of the M counter is updated by the processing of FIG. 34 described above.
The "value corresponding to the GM combination" is, for example, "GM10
In the case of "0", it is "100", and in the case of "GM50000", it is "50000".

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

[0198] In the embodiment, "preferred winning of SB" is adopted as a predetermined condition for giving an opportunity of a bet chance, which is an example of an opportunity capable of changing the end condition of an advantageous situation. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to adopt an arbitrary condition based on a predetermined winning number of winning combinations, the number of internal winnings, time, time and the like.

Further, in the embodiment, the condition for ending the supplementary period, which is an example of an advantageous situation, is that "the number of obtainable sheets is" 0 "" is adopted, but it is not limited to this. . For example, as a condition for ending an advantageous situation, "a predetermined number of games have been exhausted", "a predetermined time has elapsed after an advantageous situation has occurred", and "the internal winning number of a predetermined combination is a predetermined number of times". It is possible to adopt an arbitrary ending condition such as "the number of winnings has reached a predetermined number of times" or "the number of winnings of a predetermined winning combination has reached a predetermined number".

In the embodiment, the double-up chance and the bet chance can be adopted as the opportunity to change the end condition of the advantageous situation, and the betable number can be bet. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example,
It is possible to bet on any number such as “game count”, “time”, “predetermined number of internal winnings of winning combination”, “predetermined winning number of winning combination”, and the like.

In the embodiment, the case where the assist period is adopted as a situation advantageous to the player is explained, but the advantageous situation is not limited to this. For example, basically, the reel stop control is performed only based on the timing of the player, that is, the stop operation position and the stop control position match (so-called “challenge time (CT)”), “re-play”. The situation where it is easy to establish a prize of "" (so-called "high probability replay period"), the situation where a prize of "Single bonus" is likely to be established (S / B high probability state),
In a situation where it is easy to win a predetermined winning combination (so-called "concentration of small roles"), or in a slot machine equipped with a difference number counter, a high probability lottery table, and a low probability lottery table “Situation to be performed”, a period in which the symbol combination of the internal winning combination is notified, or the like may be adopted. Also, a "stop operation assistance period" may be adopted.

Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine as well as the slot machine as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the slot machine is simulated for a home-use game machine. In that case, as the recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of symbols arranged on a reel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a probability lottery table.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol combination and the number of medals awarded in the supplementary period.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a GM lottery table.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a period mode.

FIG. 8 is a type of period, a table number, a stop order,
The figure which shows the relationship with the number of payouts.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image for notifying a stop order.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an image for notifying whether or not a GM combination is won.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an image for notifying whether or not a stop operation should be performed.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an image of a double-up effect.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a bet chance effect image.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit according to an embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a stop symbol in a display window.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a stop symbol in a display window.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 25 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart following FIG. 25.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart following FIG. 26.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing table number and period mode determination processing.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a stop control table determination process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a sliding piece number determination process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a period switching process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing auxiliary period generation processing.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary period end process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing GM counter update processing.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a normal period notification process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary period notification process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing double-up effect processing.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing bet chance production processing.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary period generation process.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part,
3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a ... Cross down line, 8b ... Top line, 8c ... Center line, 8d ... Bottom line, 8e ... Cross-up line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11 ... 1
-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ...
Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Medal payout opening, 16 ... Medal receiving section, 17 ... WIN lamp, 18 ... Payout display section, 19 ... Credit display section, 20
... Bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... Speaker, 22 ... Medal insertion slot, 22S ... Insertion medal sensor,
23 ... Payout table panel, 26 ... Cross button, 27 ... ○ button, 28 ... X button, 30 ... Microcomputer, 3
1 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Frequency divider, 36 ... Random number generator, 37 ... Sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, 3
9 ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49
R ... Stepping motor, 50 ... Reel position detection circuit,
51 ... Dispensing completion signal circuit, 71 ... Main control circuit, 72 ... Sub control circuit, 73 ... Sub microcomputer, 74 ... Sub CPU, 75 ... Program ROM, 76 ... Work RA
M, 77 ... IN port, 78 ... Sound source IC, 79 ... Power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 81 ... Image control circuit, 8
2 ... Image control CPU, 83 ... Image control work RAM, 8
4 ... Image control program ROM, 85 ... IN port, 8
6 ... Image ROM, 87 ... Video RAM, 88 ... Image control IC.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a plurality of operating means capable of stopping the variable display of the variable displaying means, Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the operation of the operation means; and when the operation order of the operation means is a predetermined order, A game machine comprising: a situation determining means for determining whether or not to generate a situation advantageous to a player. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the operation order is the predetermined order, the stop control means does not realize a winning regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means. A game machine characterized by performing stop control of the variable display operation of the variable display means as described above. 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a timekeeping means for starting timekeeping, and the timekeeping means during operation of the operating means or another operating means. Based on the time measured by the permission determination means for deciding whether or not to permit the winning of the internal winning combination, and the time measured by the time measuring means for the period during which the permission determining means permits the prize to be established and the winning establishment. A time distinguishing unit that distinguishes between a period not allowed and a time period distinguishing unit is provided, and the advantageous situation is a situation in which the player is informed of which of the two periods the time measured at the time of operation of the operation unit is. Yes, the stop control means stops and controls the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the permission determination means. 4. A game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a timekeeping means for starting timekeeping, and the timekeeping means during operation of the operating means or another operating means. Based on the time measured by the above, it is determined whether or not to grant the winning of the internal winning combination and which of the plurality of gaming values predetermined corresponding to the internal winning combination is granted. And a time discriminating unit that discriminates the time measured by the time measuring unit into one of a period in which the permission determining unit permits winning and a period in which the winning is not permitted, and the advantageous situation is The situation in which the player is informed of which of the two periods is the time measured during the operation of the operation means, and the stop control means changes the change time based on the determination result of the permission determination means. Game machine, characterized by stop control variable display operation of the display means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a stop operation order of the operation means is a stop operation order for allowing the symbol combination of the internal winning combination to be arranged along a predetermined line. Stop order determining means for determining, and a notifying means for notifying the determination result of the stop order determining means, the advantageous situation is a situation in which notification is performed by the notifying means, the stop control means, the A gaming machine characterized by performing stop control of the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the stop order determination means. 6. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the combination determination means determines a symbol combination permitted to line up along a predetermined line based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means, and And a notification means for notifying the determination result of the combination determination means, the advantageous situation is a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means, the stop control means, based on the determination result of the combination determination means A gaming machine characterized by stopping and controlling the variable display operation of the variable display means.