JP2005000698A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interesting game machine for relieving a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols; an internal winning role decision means for deciding an internal winning role for each game; a stop control means for controlling the stoppage of the variable display operation of the variable display means on the basis of the decided result of the internal winning role decision means and a stop operation by the player; a counting means for counting the number of times that the winning of the internal winning role is not established in the game for which the internal winning role decision means decides a prescribed winning role as the internal winning role; and a condition decision means for deciding whether or not to generate a period during which information required for realizing the winning establishment of a prescribed small role is reported on the basis of the counted value of the counting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine and other game machines provided with a fluctuation display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the fluctuation display.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means controls the drive of the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner. Each reel is automatically displayed after a certain time or by a player's stop operation. The rotation is stopped sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in 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 model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without finishing paying out a single medal. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit for the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, in order to establish a winning combination in which predetermined symbol combinations are arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”) and medals, coins, etc. are paid out, A symbol indicating that a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) has been won by an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) and that the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) has been established. The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination can be stopped on the active line. That is, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

  As an example of such a gaming machine, when “internal winning” is given to any of a plurality of types of specific winning combinations with the same number of payouts, it is notified to which specific winning combination “internal winning” There is provided a gaming machine having a function of generating a period (hereinafter, referred to as “additional period”) in which the number of medals possessed by a player is increased on condition that the player can perform the game. This additional period occurs according to the result of random number lottery, and after a BB or RB winning is established, a BB or RB winning is not established but a specific number of times (for example, “1000 times”) is played. Occurs when. The reason why the additional period is generated when a specific number of games have been played is to rescue a player who is unable to establish a BB or RB prize despite having played many games.

  However, generally, a history display for displaying information related to the game history is attached above the gaming machine. For this reason, even if it is a person other than the person who plays the game, after the BB or RB winning is established, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of games played so far and easily recognize the timing of the additional period. Can do. Therefore, although an additional period is generated when a specific number of games are played for the purpose of relieving a player who cannot achieve a winning such as BB despite having played many games. In some cases, a person other than such a player may benefit from the additional period. In other words, the additional period generated when a specific number of games have been played can be easily used for purposes other than the player's rescue. In such a situation, the condition for generating an increasing role of “having played a specific number of games” is not interesting.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is interesting and provides relief for the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and an internal winning combination determination means (for example, which will be described later) for determining an internal winning combination for each game. CPU 31), stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) for stopping the change display operation of the change display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation of the player, Counting means (for example, a later-described relief counter) for counting the number of times that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is not established in the game in which the winning combination determining means has determined a predetermined winning combination (for example, BB or RB) as the internal winning combination; , A situation determination means (for example, a sub-C described later) that determines whether or not to generate a period during which information necessary for realizing the winning of a predetermined small role is generated is generated. Characterized by comprising a U74) and.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, the predetermined winning combination is an increasing combination (for example, BB or RB), and when the internal winning combination determining means determines that the increasing winning combination is an internal winning combination, It is characterized by not holding after the game.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, during the above period, when the internal winning combination determining means determines the winning combination as an internal winning combination, information necessary for realizing the winning combination of the increasing winning combination (for example, along a predetermined line) A symbol combination that is permitted to line up or information indicating a symbol constituting the combination) is notified.

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, the counting means is configured such that, after the winning combination winning is established (for example, after the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state described later is completed, or after the BB or RB winning is established, etc.) ), And starts counting.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the counting means counts the number of times that the winning of the internal winning combination is not established in the game in which the internal winning combination determining means determines the predetermined winning combination as the internal winning combination, and determines an advantageous situation. The means determines whether or not to generate a period during which information necessary for realizing the winning of a predetermined small role is realized based on the count value of the counting means. Therefore, a player who can play a game can accurately grasp the number of times and easily recognize the occurrence time of the period, so that the player can be relieved. On the other hand, those who are not playing games cannot easily recognize the time of occurrence of the above period, but by grasping the probability of internally winning a predetermined winning combination, the number of games, the skill of the player who performs the game, etc. Since the occurrence of the above period can be predicted, the fun of the game is increased.

  According to a specific aspect of the present invention, when the internal winning combination determining means determines the winning combination as the predetermined winning combination as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination determining means does not hold the determination result after the next game. Therefore, when the winning combination is won internally, the player concentrates and advances the game so as to realize the winning (do not perform so-called “missing”). Further, for example, the above-described period occurs due to the missing of the increasing combination. That is, since the period is generated in accordance with the loss of profit that the player should have been able to obtain originally, the player can be appropriately relieved.

  Also, during the above period, when the internal winning combination determining means determines the winning combination as an internal winning combination, information necessary for realizing the winning combination of the increasing winning combination is notified, so that the player can The establishment can be realized. For example, as the information, it is possible to employ a stop operation sequence in which symbol combinations indicating the winning combination of the winning combination are permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line.

  The counting means starts counting after the winning combination winning is established. Therefore, the period can be generated based on the winning combination of the winning combination.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a coin, a medal, a token, or the like as a game medium, and will be described below using a medal.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted 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 rpm).

  Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, as shown in FIG. 2, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, three vertical rows of symbols (total of nine symbols) appearing in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A circuit board 29 in which three reel LED lamps 28 are arranged in the vertical direction is installed so that the reel LED lamps 28 are positioned on the back side of each of the symbols. The reel LED lamp 28 includes a red LED region, a green LED region, and a blue LED region, and is covered with a light diffusion sheet. Hereinafter, among the total of nine LED lamps, the LED lamps in the upper row are in order from the left, Z1, Z2, Z3, the LED lamps in the middle row are in order from the left, Z4, Z5, Z6, the LEDs in the lower row The lamps are represented by Z7, Z8, and Z9 in order from the left. When the LED lamps Z1 to Z9 are turned on, the symbols appearing in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are illuminated with various colors.

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display unit 19 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Here, in this embodiment, one game ends when all reels stop. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning 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, a WIN lamp 17 and a payout display unit 18 are provided. The WIN lamp 17 is always turned on when BB or RB is internally won. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals when a winning is established.

  A bonus game information display unit 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display unit 2a. The bonus game information display unit 20 includes 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of games in the general game state during BB, which will be described later. A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, when BB or RB is internally won, information indicating which is internally won is displayed. Furthermore, in the auxiliary period described later, as an example of information necessary for realizing the winning of BB or RB, it is permitted to line up along the active line among the symbol combinations indicating the winning of BB or RB. Information notifying the combination of symbols is displayed. On the display screen 5a of FIG. 1, "Aim for red 7 on the right reel for BB" is displayed. In the embodiment, as described later, BB and RB are not carried over. In addition, BB and RB are each provided with a plurality of symbol combinations indicating the completion of winning, but only one of the symbol combinations is permitted to be arranged along the active line. Therefore, when the display is made as described above, the player can surely realize the winning of the BB on the condition of “to push”.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

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

  FIG. 3 shows an effect of notifying the number of times BB or RB was missed by the reel LED lamp at the end of the game that was internally won to BB or RB (the number of times that winning was not achieved despite being won internally). . Here, as will be described later, after the BB or RB winning is not established, the number of missed BBs reaches “10”, and then an auxiliary period is generated for the player's rescue. The player can recognize the number of times BB or RB has been missed by this effect, and can grasp the generation time of the auxiliary period. This effect is started when a game that misses BB or RB ends, and is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed or until the next game starts.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (1), after a BB or RB win is established, if the BB or RB is internally won, the win is not established, and the number of missed games is “1”. After the operation is completed, the LED lamp Z2 is lit in “blue”. As shown in FIGS. 3 (2) to (4), the LED lamps Z6, Z8, and Z4 are lit in “blue” when the number of times of omission is “2 times” to “4 times”. When the number of missed times is “5 times” to “7 times”, the LED lamps Z1, Z3, and Z9 are lit yellow. When the number of missed times is “8 times”, the LED lamp Z7 lights up in “orange”. When the number of missed times is “9 times”, the LED lamp Z5 lights up in “red”. When the number of missed times is “10 times”, all the LED lamps Z1 to Z9 are turned off. After the situation shown in FIG. 3 (10), until the next BB or RB winning is established, when the BB or RB is internally won, information necessary for realizing the winning is notified. The Rukoto.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “01” to “21”, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 14), which will be described later, as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “white 7 (design 93)”, “BAR (design 94)”, “bell (design) 95) ”,“ Cherry (symbol 96) ”, and“ Replay (symbol 97) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows symbol combinations and payout numbers indicating the winning combination of winning combinations in each gaming state. In the gaming state corresponding to the column in which the symbol combination indicating the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is not shown, the winning establishment cannot be realized.

  Here, in general, the gaming state is distinguished by whether or not BB or RB is operating or the type of winning combination that may be won internally. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a “general gaming state”, a “BB general gaming state”, and an “RB gaming state” which are normal gaming states. Then, the gaming state is changed when a winning of BB or RB is established. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment (so-called “A type” gaming machine), when the BB winning is established in the general gaming state, the gaming state becomes the general gaming state during BB. When the RB winning is established in the BB general gaming state, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the game state becomes the general gaming state during BB by digesting the game “12 times” or winning “8 times”. Then, when the game of “30 times” is digested in the general game state during BB, or when the last game of the “third” RB game state ends, the game state becomes the general game state. In addition, when the RB winning is established in the general gaming state, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. In this RB gaming state, the game state becomes the general gaming state by digesting the game “12 times” or winning “8 times”. The general gaming state is divided into two periods, a period during which replay is easy to win (hereinafter referred to as “high probability re-game period”) and a normal period (hereinafter referred to as “normal period”). These two periods differ in that the probability of internally winning a replay is different as shown in FIG. 6 described later.

  In the embodiment, after the BB or RB is won internally, the BB or RB is not held as an internal winning combination until the winning of the BB or RB is established (“carryover” is not performed). That is, in the case where a BB winning combination is not realized in a game in which BB or RB is internally won, the winning establishment cannot be realized unless BB or RB is again internally won. Here, as will be described later (FIG. 7), when BB or RB is internally won, the WIN lamp 17 is always turned on at the start of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the BB winnings are “red 7-red 7-red 7”, “red 7-red 7-blue 7”, “red 7-red 7-white 7” or “ This is established by arranging red 7-white 7-blue 7 "along the active line. Here, as will be described later (FIG. 19), when the BB is won internally, a symbol combination that is allowed to line up along the active line is determined. In other words, in the situation where the BB is won internally, even if the “combination” is performed so that any symbol combination indicating the establishment of any BB prize is aligned along the effective line, the symbol combination is aligned along the effective line. It may not line up. For example, when the table number to be described later (FIG. 8) is “1”, symbol combinations other than “red 7-red 7-red 7” indicating the establishment of the BB prize cannot be aligned along the active line. Whether to allow any symbol combination to be arranged along the effective line is determined by selection of a stop control table described later. Note that “Red 7—White 7—Blue 7” is adopted as the symbol combination indicating the winning of BB because the “White 7” shown on the center reel 3C is accidentally pressed. This is for relief. That is, even if “White 7” is accidentally pressed, if “2” is selected as a table number to be described later, there is a possibility that a BB winning establishment will be realized.

  RB wins are “BAR-BAR-Red 7”, “BAR-BAR-Blue 7” or “BAR-BAR-White 7” lined up along the active line in the general gaming state, or the general gaming state in the BB This is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay”. The establishment of RB winning in the general gaming state during BB is generally referred to as “JAC IN”. Here, as in the case of the symbol combination indicating the establishment of winning of the BB described above, when the RB is internally won in the general gaming state, the symbol combination that is allowed to line up along the active line is determined.

  Here, in the embodiment, among the symbols shown on the left and center reels 3L and 3C, “BAR (symbol 94)” is always placed immediately below “red 7 (symbol 91)”. ing. Also, as will be described later (FIGS. 8 to 13), when BB or RB is internally won, “red 7” basically stops at the position of the center line 8c (provided that the eye is pushed). It has become. Accordingly, when the left and center reels 3L and 3C are stopped, “red 7-red 7” is arranged along the center line 8c, and “BAR-BAR” is arranged along the bottom line 8d. Then, “red 7”, “blue 7” or “white 7” represented on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the center line 8c or the bottom line 8d according to the internal winning combination and the table number described later. It is like that. Regardless of whether BB or RB is won internally, the stop mode of the left and center reels 3L and 3C is basically the same.

  The replay winning is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the general gaming state. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  Further, in the general game state and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize the winning of “bell's small part” or “cherry's small part”, but the number of payouts is as shown.

  The winning combination of winnings is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the RB gaming state. When the number of winning winnings of the bonus becomes “8”, the gaming state changes. Here, a game in an RB gaming state in which a winning combination of an accessory may be established is generally referred to as a “JAC game”.

  Here, in the embodiment, as a situation advantageous to the player, when the BB or RB is won internally, a combination of symbols permitted to be arranged along the active line among the symbol combinations indicating the establishment of the winning prizes. A period (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary period”) in which the suggesting information is displayed is provided. This auxiliary period is provided so as to overlap with the high probability replay period. Since the above information is notified in the auxiliary period, it is possible to surely realize the winning of BB or RB on the condition that it is pushed forward. The general gaming state is divided into “three” periods of a high probability replaying period and an auxiliary period, a high probability replaying period, or a normal period.

  The condition for generating the high probability replay period is “winning in a predetermined lottery (S61 in FIG. 20 described later)”. The condition for ending the high probability replay period is “do not win in the lottery”. The first generation condition of the auxiliary period is “received a high-probability re-game winning command (determination in S81 in FIG. 22 described later is“ YES ”)”. The second condition for generating the assist period (the condition for generating the assist period for player relief) is that “the number of times of BB or RB missed without reaching BB or RB has reached“ 10 times ”(described later). 23 is “YES”). The condition for ending the auxiliary period generated when the first generation condition is satisfied is “the game in which BB is won internally is ended (determination in S103 in FIG. 24 described later is“ YES ”)”. The end condition of the player rescue assistance period that occurs when the second generation condition is satisfied is “BB or RB winning is satisfied (determination of S94 in FIG. 23 described later is“ YES ”)”. is there. Here, the occurrence timing and the end timing of the high probability replay period are both when the BB winning is established. On the other hand, the generation time and the end time of the assistance period do not always coincide.

  FIG. 6 shows a probability lottery table used when an internal winning combination is determined in each gaming state (S15 in FIG. 17 described later) when the number of BETs is “3” and a set value described later is a predetermined value. Indicates.

  In the probability lottery table, a range of random values for internal winning is shown for each winning combination. In the gaming state corresponding to the column in which the range of the random number value is not shown for each winning combination, it indicates that the winning combination is not won internally. For example, RB wins internally in the general gaming state and the general gaming state during BB, but does not win internally in the RB gaming state.

  The probability of internally winning a replay in the high probability replay period in the general gaming state is higher than that in the normal period. Specifically, in the high probability replaying period, replaying is performed when random numbers within the range of “484” to “11405” are extracted from the random number extraction range “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process. Will be an internal winner. The probability of winning internally for replay is “10922/16384”. On the other hand, in the normal period, when a random number in the range of “484” to “2824” is extracted, the replay becomes an internal winning combination. The probability of winning internally for replay is “2341/16384”. As described above, the probability of internal winning for replay is greatly different between the high probability replay period and the normal period.

  In addition, in the high-probability replay period and the normal period, the probability that BB and RB are internally won is both “137/16384 (about 1/120)”. Here, in the embodiment, substantially “three types” of symbol combinations are provided for each of BB and RB. Therefore, the probability of winning the BB is “1/360”. On the other hand, in the auxiliary period, “red 7” is used as a symbol (a symbol shown on the right reel 3R) that constitutes a symbol combination that is permitted to be arranged along the active line among the symbol combinations indicating that the BB winning is established. , “Blue 7” or “White 7” is notified. Therefore, the probability that the BB winning will be established is “1/120” on the condition of “Aiming”.

  Next, referring to FIG. 7, the change in the state of the WIN lamp 17 based on the internal winning combination in each game and the success or failure of the win, the change in the gaming state, the high probability replay period and the auxiliary period, the high probability replay period or A description will be given of the presence or absence of notification of information suggesting a change in the normal period and a combination of symbols permitted to realize winning of BB or RB. Here, the auxiliary period in FIG. 7 is generated when the first generation condition is satisfied.

  First, in the game (1), since “BB” is internally won in the general game state in the “normal period”, the WIN lamp 17 is lit. When the WIN lamp 17 is turned on, the player recognizes that “BB” or “RB” has been internally won, and further recognizes which one has been internally won by the display content of the display screen 5a. At the end of the game (1), since the BB winning is not established, the gaming state is not changed. Note that the BB won in the game (1) is not carried over after the next game. Further, in the game (1), since it is not an auxiliary period, a symbol combination indicating establishment of winning of BB permitted to line up along the active line is not notified.

  In the game (2), since the internal winning is again “BB” separately from the probability lottery process (S15 in FIG. 17 described later) in the game (1), the WIN lamp 17 is lit. At the end of the game (2), since the BB winning is established, the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the general gaming state during BB. In addition, when the BB winning of the game (2) is established, the winning period is changed from the normal period to the high probability regame period and the auxiliary period by winning in the high probability replay period lottery process (FIG. 20) described later. Here, in the embodiment, BB and RB are won internally only in the general gaming state. Accordingly, in FIG. 7, the high probability re-playing period and the auxiliary period occur when the BB winning is established, but these are the completion of the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state that are generated when the BB winning is established. After the gaming state changes to the general gaming state, it becomes substantially manifested (generated). In the game (2), since it is not the auxiliary period, the symbol combination indicating the establishment of winning of the BB permitted to line up along the active line is not notified.

  In the game (3) in the RB gaming state, the winning combination is established by winning an internal winning combination. At the end of the game (3), the gaming state has changed to the general gaming state.

  In game (4) in the general gaming state, RB is won internally. This game (4) is included in the assistance period. Therefore, a symbol combination indicating the establishment of a winning combination of RBs permitted to line up along the active line is notified. At the end of the game (4), the gaming state has not changed because the RB winning is not established (failed to push). Further, the high probability replay period and the auxiliary period are maintained.

  In the game (5), the RB is again won internally in addition to the probability lottery process in the game (4). This game (5) is included in the assistance period. Therefore, a symbol combination indicating the establishment of a winning combination of RBs permitted to line up along the active line is notified. At the end of the game (5), since the RB winning is established, the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state. At the end of the game (5), the high probability replay period and the auxiliary period are maintained.

  In the game (6) in the RB gaming state, the winning combination is established by winning an internal winning combination. At the end of the game (6), the gaming state has changed to the general gaming state.

  In game (7), BB is won internally. This game (7) is included in the assistance period. Therefore, the symbol combination indicating the winning establishment of the BB permitted to line up along the active line is notified. At the end of the game (7), since the BB winning is not established, the gaming state has not changed. On the other hand, in the game (7), the end condition of the auxiliary period that BB is internally won is established. Therefore, at the end of the game (7), the assistance period is ended although no BB prize has been established. However, the high probability replay period is maintained.

  In the game (8), the BB is again won internally in addition to the probability lottery process in the game (7). This game (8) is not included in the assistance period. Therefore, the symbol combination indicating the establishment of winning of BB permitted to line up along the active line is not notified. At the end of the game (8), since the BB winning is established, the gaming state is changed to the general gaming state during BB. In addition, when the BB winning is established, the high probability replay period end condition is satisfied, and further, the high probability replay period lottery process (FIG. 20) described later is not won. Accordingly, the high probability replay period has ended. In addition, no assistance period has occurred.

  Here, the generation of the player rescue assistance period that occurs when the second generation condition is satisfied is omitted, but the player rescue assistance period is set with a rescue action operation flag to be described later. (S97 in FIG. 23) occurs, and when this flag is cleared (S99 in FIG. 23), the process ends.

  Next, a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is BB will be described with reference to FIGS. The table number is a number for identifying the stop control table. In the embodiment, table numbers “1” to “3” are provided. This number is determined by the process shown in FIG.

  In the “stop control table”, “stop operation position” and “stop control position” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are shown. The “stop operation position” represents the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. The “stop control position” represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is stopped. In this embodiment, the so-called “slip frame number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”. For example, when the stop button 7R is operated when the “cherry (symbol 96 in FIG. 4)” of the code number “17” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the code number “17” The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that “Red 7 (design 91 in FIG. 4) 21” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 8 shows a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is BB and the table number is “1”.

  In FIG. 8, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “05”, “07”, “12”, “14”, “19”, or “21”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol corresponding to these is “red 7” or “bell”. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 8 is configured to draw “red 7” to the center line 8c as much as possible.

  In FIG. 8, the “stop control position” of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “05”, “06”, “11”, “17” or “21”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbols corresponding to these are “red 7”, “white 7” or “cherry”. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 8 is configured to draw “red 7” or “white 7” at the maximum to the position of the center line 8c.

  In FIG. 8, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “06”, “09”, “13”, “18”, or “21”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbols corresponding to these are “red 7”, “bell”, “cherry” or “Replay”. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 8 is configured to draw “red 7” to the center line 8c at the maximum.

  As described above, when the stop control table shown in FIG. 8 is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the left and center reels 3L, 3C stop on the condition that the center is pushed, “Red 7-red 7” is arranged along the line 8c, and “BAR-BAR” is arranged along the bottom line 8d. Then, “red 7” represented on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the center line 8c on condition that the eye is pushed. That is, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” indicating the establishment of the BB prize is arranged along the center line 8c, and the BB prize is established. On the other hand, the code number “07” or “14” indicating “blue 7” or “white 7” is not shown in the stop control position of the right reel 3R. Therefore, when “1” is selected as the table number, even if BB is internally won, “Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7”, “Red 7-White 7-Blue 7” or “Red 7- Red 7-white 7 "will not line up along the active line. That is, when “red 7-red 7” are arranged along the center line 8c, “blue 7” or “white 7” shown on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the center line 8c. Even if the goal is made, BB winning cannot be achieved. Here, “red 7-white 7-red 7” may be arranged along the center line 8c by using the stop control table shown in FIG. 8, but this symbol combination is BB as shown in FIG. It does not indicate the completion of winning.

  FIG. 9 shows a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is BB and the table number is “2”. 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. 9, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “07”, “09”, “13”, “18”, or “20”. The symbols corresponding to these are “blue 7”, “bell”, “cherry” or “Replay”. In addition, the stop control table shown in FIG. 9 is configured to draw “blue 7” to the center line 8c as much as possible.

  As described above, “blue 7” represented on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the center line 8c under the condition that the eye is pushed. That is, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-blue 7” or “red 7-white 7-blue 7” indicating the establishment of the BB prize is arranged along the center line 8c, and the BB prize is established. Yes. On the other hand, the code number “14” or “21” indicating “red 7” or “white 7” is not shown in the stop control position of the right reel 3R. Therefore, when “2” is selected as the table number, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Red 7-Red 7-White 7” is along the active line even if BB is selected internally. Will not line up. That is, when “red 7-red 7” are arranged along the center line 8c, “red 7” or “white 7” shown on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the center line 8c. Even if the goal is made, BB winning cannot be achieved.

  FIG. 10 shows a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is BB and the table number is “3”. 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. 10, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “06”, “09”, “13”, “14”, “18” or “20”. . The symbols corresponding to these are “white 7”, “bell”, “cherry” or “Replay”. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 10 is configured to draw “white 7” to the maximum at the position of the center line 8c.

  As described above, “white 7” represented on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the center line 8c under the condition that the eye is pushed. In other words, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-white 7” indicating the establishment of the BB prize is arranged along the center line 8c, and the BB prize is established. On the other hand, the code number “07” or “21” indicating “red 7” or “blue 7” is not shown at the stop control position of the right reel 3R. Therefore, if “3” is selected as the table number, even if BB is selected internally, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7”, “Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7” or “Red 7- White 7-Blue 7 "will not line up along the active line.

  FIG. 11 shows a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is RB and the table number is “1”. 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. That is, “BAR-BAR” is arranged along the bottom line 8d on condition that the eye is pushed.

  In FIG. 11, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “01”, “04”, “09”, “13”, “16”, or “18”. The symbols corresponding to these are “Bell”, “Cherry” or “Replay”. The “red 7” of the code number “21” is arranged immediately below the “cherry” of the code number “01”. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 11 is configured so that “red 7” is drawn to the position of the bottom line 8d as much as possible.

  As described above, “red 7” represented on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the bottom line 8d under the condition that the eye is pushed. That is, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-Red 7” indicating the establishment of the RB winning is arranged along the bottom line 8d, and the RB winning is established. On the other hand, neither “blue 7” nor “white 7” is arranged below the symbol corresponding to the code number indicated by the stop control position of the right reel 3R. Therefore, when “1” is selected as the table number, “BAR-BAR-Blue 7” or “BAR-BAR-White 7” will not be lined up along the active line even if the RB is internally won. Absent.

  FIG. 12 shows a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is RB and the table number is “2”. 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. That is, “BAR-BAR” is arranged along the bottom line 8d on condition that the eye is pushed.

  In FIG. 12, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “08”, “09”, “13”, “16”, “18” or “20”. . The symbols corresponding to these are “Bell”, “Cherry” or “Replay”. Below the “Replay” of the code number “08”, “blue 7” of the code number “07” is arranged. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 12 is configured to draw “blue 7” to the position of the bottom line 8d as much as possible.

  As described above, “blue 7” represented on the right reel 3R stops at the position of the bottom line 8d under the condition that the eye is pushed. In other words, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-Blue 7” indicating the establishment of the RB prize is arranged along the bottom line 8d, and the RB prize is established. On the other hand, neither “red 7” nor “white 7” is arranged below the symbol corresponding to the code number indicated by the stop control position of the right reel 3R. Therefore, if “2” is selected as the table number, “BAR-BAR-Red 7” or “BAR-BAR-White 7” will not be lined up along the active line even if the RB is won internally. Absent.

  FIG. 13 shows a stop control table used in a game in which the internal winning combination is RB and the table number is “3”. 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. That is, “BAR-BAR” is arranged along the bottom line 8d on condition that the eye is pushed.

  In FIG. 13, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “06”, “10”, “15”, “16”, “18” or “20”. . The symbols corresponding to these are “Bell”, “Cherry” or “Replay”. Below the “bell” of the code number “15”, “white 7” of the code number “14” is arranged. Further, the stop control table shown in FIG. 13 is configured to draw “white 7” to the position of the bottom line 8d as much as possible.

  As described above, “white 7” represented on the right reel 3R is stopped at the position of the bottom line 8d on the condition that the eye is pushed. That is, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-White 7” indicating the establishment of the RB winning is arranged along the bottom line 8d, and the RB winning is established. On the other hand, neither “red 7” nor “blue 7” is arranged below the symbol corresponding to the code number indicated by the stop control position of the right reel 3R. Therefore, when “3” is selected as the table number, “BAR-BAR-Red 7” or “BAR-BAR-Blue 7” will not be lined up along the active line even if the RB is selected internally. Absent.

  FIG. 14 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5, a WIN lamp 17, speakers 21L and 21R, and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the reel LED lamp 28 is shown.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to a stop button operation. A control table, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. These commands include a “demonstration display command”, an “internal winning combination command”, an “all reel stop command”, a “winning combination command”, and the like. These commands will be described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 14, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), and various display units. (Payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and a hopper (for payout) as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41 40) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, an insertion 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 connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Further, a power main switch, a reset switch, and a setting key switch (not shown) are connected to the CPU 31. These are generally provided in “six steps”, and are used for selecting a “setting value” for adjusting the payout rate of medals, turning on the power, and the like.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 14, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a 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 a plurality of internal winning combinations is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed 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. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for 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 symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing 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 controlled to stop and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When an internal winning is made by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination won internally, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  The block diagram of FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71, control of the WIN lamp 17, control of sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and reel LED lamp. 28 is controlled. The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and the liquid crystal display device 5. It comprises an image control circuit 81 as display control means, a sound source IC 78 for controlling sounds output from the speakers 21L and 21R, a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, and an LED drive circuit 80 as control means for the reel LED lamp 28. Has been.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a program ROM 75 as a storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The 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 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines display contents 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 related 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 program is executed by the image control CPU 82. The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The image ROM 86 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, 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 S] 1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, a “setting command” indicating the current “setting value” is transmitted (S2). This command indicates any value from “1” to “6”. Subsequently, the stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (S3). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed after the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (S4). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of the “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S5).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay is won in the previous game (S6). When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (S7), and the process proceeds to S9. If the determination in S6 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (S8). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S9, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S4.

  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 (S9). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started (S10). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S12, and “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to S11. In the process of S11, “game start waiting time digestion process” is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until “4.1” seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel rotation process (S12), simultaneously extracts a random number for lottery (S13), and sets a timer for one game monitoring (S14). The random numbers extracted in the process of S13 are used in the probability lottery process described below. The one-game monitoring timer of the process of S14 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop button.

  In the process of S15 in FIG. 17, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of S13. This probability lottery process uses the probability lottery table (FIG. 6) according to the set value and the gaming state, determines which winning combination the random number value belongs to, and the internal winning combination (established flag) ). Subsequently, an “internal winning combination command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S16). For example, by determining the internal winning combination as “BB” in the “probability lottery process” (S15), an “internal winning combination command” indicating that the internal winning combination is won is transmitted to “BB”. Next, stop control table selection processing used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed (S17). The stop control table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, a “table number command” including information on the table number determined in the process of S17 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S18), and a “main-side effect selection process” is performed (S19). In the “main-side effect selection process”, matters related to effects in the liquid crystal display device 5 directly controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 are determined. For example, after all the reels are stopped, the time of the effect that is continuously performed on the display screen 5a (hereinafter referred to as “effect time”) is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (S20). Specifically, it is determined whether any stop button has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S21. In the process of S21, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S22, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S20. Move.

  In the process of S22, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. In this process, the “number of sliding frames” is determined based on the stop operation position and the stop control table. Here, “the number of sliding symbols” is an example of an index reflecting the skill of the player's game operation, and indicates the number of symbols moved after the stop button is operated until the reel stops. In addition, the “slip frame number” indicates the code number (stop operation position) of the symbol that was located on the predetermined winning line when the stop button was operated, and the winning line when the reel actually stopped. It is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the code number (stop control position) of the stopped symbol. This “sliding frame number” may be referred to as “the number of pull-in”. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (S23).

  In the process of S24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S25, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to S20. In the process of S25, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels have been stopped is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S26 of FIG.

  In the process of S26 of FIG. 18, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying the winning combination based on the stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (S27). When this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (S28). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in S27 is “YES”, a medal credit or payout is performed according to the gaming state (S29). Subsequently, a “winning combination command” indicating the winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out is transmitted (S30), and it is determined whether or not a BB winning is established in the winning search (S31). Subsequently, a high-probability re-game lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed (S32), and a “1 game end command” indicating that one game has ended is transmitted (S33).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a general gaming state during BB or an RB gaming state (S34). When this determination is “YES”, “game number check process” of BB or RB is performed (S35). In this “game number check process”, the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the general gaming state during BB, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the end of BB or RB (S36). Specifically, after the BB winning is established, the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or the number of games is 30 in the general gaming state during BB. It is determined whether or not. After the RB winning is established in the general gaming state, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the RB gaming state. When the determination in S36 is "YES", the information stored in the predetermined area in the RAM 33 is cleared because the process returns to the normal gaming state, which is the normal gaming state, by the process of S39 described later (S37). . Subsequently, a “BB end command” or “RB end command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S38). The “BB end command” indicates that the situation constituted by the general game state during BB and the RB game state generated when BB winning is established. The “RB end command” indicates that the RB gaming state that is generated when the RB winning in the general gaming state is established is ended.

  Next, a game state change process is performed (S39). Specifically, when the BB winning is established, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state during BB. When an RB winning is established, the gaming state is set to the RB gaming state. When the determination in S36 is “YES”, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state. Next, a “gaming state command” including information on the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S40). Subsequently, the process proceeds to S3.

  Next, stop control table selection processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not BB or RB (excluding JAC IN) has been internally won in the current game (S51). When this determination is “YES”, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0” to “127” (S52). Subsequently, a table number is selected based on the extracted random number value, and one stop control table is selected (S53). Specifically, when the random number value is included in the range of “0” to “41”, “1” is selected as the table number. When the random number value is included in the range of “42” to “83”, “2” is selected as the table number. When the random number value is included in the range of “84” to “127”, “3” is selected as the table number. Then, one of the stop control tables of FIGS. 8 to 13 is selected based on the table number and the internal winning combination (BB or RB) (S54). For example, when the table number is “1” and the internal winning combination is BB, the stop control table shown in FIG. 8 is selected. By selecting the stop control table, among the symbol combinations indicating the winning of BB or RB, the symbol combinations that are allowed to be arranged along the active line are determined. Subsequently, the process proceeds to S18 of FIG. If the determination in S51 is “NO”, a stop control table (not shown) is selected based on the internal winning combination, gaming state, etc. (S54), and the process proceeds to S18 in FIG.

  Next, the high-probability regame period lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a lottery for a high probability replay period (S61). Specifically, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0” to “127”. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a high-probability regame period is won (S62). Specifically, when the extracted random number value is a value within the range of “0” to “63”, it is determined that the winning is made. When the determination in S62 is “YES”, the process proceeds to S63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S65.

  In the process of S63, a high probability re-game winning command is transmitted. This command indicates that the player has been won during the high probability replay period. Subsequently, a flag is set in the high probability replay state flag storage area (S64), and the process proceeds to S33 in FIG. In the process of S65, since the high-probability regame period is not won (the determination in S62 is “NO”), the flag in the high-probability replay state flag storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to S33 in FIG. Here, the high probability re-gaming state flag storage area is a storage area for storing information indicating whether or not the current high probability re-game period. Setting the flag means storing information indicating “1” in a predetermined storage area. Clearing the flag means storing information indicating “0” in a predetermined storage area. In the embodiment, when the flag is set in the high probability replay status flag storage area, it is a high probability replay period, and when it is cleared, it is a normal period.

  Here, the high-probability re-game lottery process is performed when BB winning is established (the determination in S31 of FIG. 18 is “YES”). BB winning is a condition for ending the high probability replay period. In the embodiment, it is determined (S62) whether or not a high-probability re-game period is generated when a BB winning is established. That is, in the embodiment, when the end condition of the high probability replay period is satisfied, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate the high probability replay period. Therefore, when the BB winning is established in the high probability replay period, the high probability replay period is ended (S65) only when the lottery in the high probability replay period is not won (S62). . Note that a lottery (S62) is performed to determine whether or not a high probability replay period is to be generated when a BB winning is established. There will be no winnings. Therefore, the occurrence of the high probability re-playing period becomes apparent when the gaming state becomes the general gaming state after the BB winning is established.

  Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The WIN lamp lighting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (S71). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not BB or RB has been internally won based on the command (S72). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S73, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S71. In the process of S73, the WIN lamp 17 is turned on. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an all reel stop command has been received (S74). When this determination is “YES”, the WIN lamp 17 is turned off (S75), and the process proceeds to S71.

  Next, the auxiliary period generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a high probability replay command has been received (S81). When this determination is “YES”, the auxiliary period operation flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the work RAM 76 (S82). Subsequently, the process proceeds to S81. The auxiliary period operation flag is for identifying whether or not the current auxiliary period. When this flag is set, it is an auxiliary period.

  Next, the rescue procedure activation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command indicating that BB or RB has been internally won has been received (S91). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop command has been received (S92). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not a winning combination command is received (S93). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not a bonus winning has been established, that is, whether or not a BB or RB winning has been established (S94). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S99, and when “NO”, that is, when BB or RB is missed, the process proceeds to S95.

  In the process of S95, “1” is subtracted from the value of the relief counter. The relief counter is a counter that counts the number of times BB or RB is missed without winning BB or RB. The value of this counter is set to “9” when BB or RB winning is established (S100 described later). Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the value of the relief counter is negative (S96). When this determination is “YES”, the rescue procedure operation flag is set (S97), and the process proceeds to S91. The rescue procedure operation flag is set when the number of times the BB or RB is missed reaches “10 times” without winning the BB or RB. When this flag is set, it is an auxiliary period. When the determination in S96 is “NO”, an effect corresponding to the value of the relief counter is performed. Specifically, an effect as shown in FIG. 3 is performed.

  When the determination in S94 is “YES”, that is, when a BB or RB winning is established, the relief action activation flag is cleared (S99), and the value of the relief counter is set to “9” (S100). Move on to processing. When the rescue procedure operation flag is cleared, the auxiliary period ends on the condition that the auxiliary period operation flag is not set.

  Here, as described above, it is an auxiliary period when either the auxiliary period operation flag or the rescue procedure operation flag is set. The auxiliary period operation flag is set with a predetermined probability when the BB winning is established (the above-described first generation condition is established), and is cleared when the game in which BB is internally won is completed. On the other hand, the rescue action operation flag is set when the number of missed BBs or RBs reaches “10 times” (satisfaction of the second occurrence condition described above), and is cleared when a winning of BB or RB is established. These “two types” flags may be set at the same time. Specifically, when the BB winning is established, the auxiliary period operation flag is set. Then, when the RB is missed “10 times” without winning the BB internally, the relief operation flag is set, and the “two types” flag is set at the same time. In this state, when the RB winning is established, the relief operation flag is cleared, but the auxiliary period operation flag is kept set. Also, if an RB is missed, neither flag is cleared. Further, when BB is missed, the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared, but the relief operation flag remains set. When the BB winning is established, both flags are cleared.

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

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (S101). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not BB has been won internally (S102). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S103, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S101. In the process of S103, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop command has been received (whether or not one game has ended). When this determination is “YES”, the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared (S104), and the process proceeds to S101. By clearing the auxiliary period operation flag, the auxiliary period ends on condition that the rescue procedure operation flag is not set.

  Here, the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared regardless of whether or not the winning is successful when BB is internally won. That is, even if the BB winning is not established, the assistance period is ended. Therefore, when the WIN lamp 17 is turned on and information indicating that BB has been won internally is notified on the display screen 5a, the player performs a reel stop operation with a sense of tension.

  Next, the auxiliary period operation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command indicating that BB or RB has been internally won has been received (S111). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not a table number command has been received (S112). When this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary period operation flag or the rescue procedure operation flag is set (S113). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to S114 because it is an auxiliary period, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to S111. In the process of S113, the image control circuit 71 displays information for notifying the combination of symbols permitted to be arranged along the active line among the symbol combinations indicating the winning of BB or RB based on the table number. To control. For example, when the internal winning combination is BB and the table number is “1”, information indicating that “red 7-red 7-red 7” is allowed to line up along the active line is notified. . As a result of the processing of S113, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, "Aim at red BB of the right-winning reel for BB" is displayed on the display screen 5a. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop command has been received (S115). If this determination is "YES", the symbol combination notification is terminated (S116), and the process proceeds to S111.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, the auxiliary period is adopted as an advantageous situation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any situation that is advantageous for the player as compared with the normal “general gaming state” may be used. For example, the reel stop control is basically performed based on the “high probability replay period”, basically based on the player's timing, that is, the situation where the stop operation position and the stop control position coincide (so-called “challenge time ( CT) ”),“ single bonus ”wins are likely to be established (high S / B probability state), predetermined wins are likely to win (so-called“ concentration of small roles ”), or a difference counter In a slot machine having a high probability lottery table and a low probability lottery table, “a situation in which a high probability lottery table is used” or the like may be adopted. In addition, a period (for example, notification of information necessary for realizing winning of a predetermined small combination (for example, “bell small combination”) (for example, a symbol combination or stop order in which winning establishment is permitted) is performed. So-called “super time”) can also be employed.

  In the embodiment, the counting means newly starts counting (S100 in FIG. 23) after the winning of BB or RB is established, but is not limited thereto. For example, a new count can be started when the advantageous situation ends.

  In the embodiment, BB and RB are adopted as the predetermined winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any winning combination can be adopted. For example, a predetermined small role, replay, or the like can be employed. Further, only BB or only RB can be adopted as the predetermined winning combination.

  In the embodiment, the auxiliary period is generated based on the number of times BB or RB is missed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous situation based on the number of times that a predetermined winning combination is won internally.

  In the embodiment, the LED lamp for the reel is used as the notification means. However, the liquid crystal display device, the reel for production, the moving object such as a model (so-called “act”), sound, light, LED dot matrix, etc. May be used. Note that the fluctuation display means and the notification means may be realized by one apparatus, or may be realized by different apparatuses. For example, in the so-called “liquid crystal pachislot”, the fluctuation display means and the notification means can be realized by a liquid crystal display device.

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

The perspective view of the slot machine of an Example. The external view of the reel mechanism which has arrange | positioned the lamp | ramp inside the reel. The figure which shows the example of the production | presentation by a reel lamp. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows the example of a probability lottery table. The figure which shows examples, such as a change of the game state by an internal winning combination and a winning combination. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of an Example. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of an Example. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a stop control table selection process. The flowchart which shows a high probability re-game period lottery process. The flowchart which shows a WIN lamp lighting process. The flowchart which shows an auxiliary | assistant period generation | occurrence | production process. The flowchart which shows a relief measure starting process. The flowchart which shows an auxiliary | assistant period end process. The flowchart which shows an auxiliary | assistant period operation | movement process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION 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 port, 16 ... medal receiving part, 17 WIN lamp, 18 ... payout display section, 19 ... credit display section, 20 ... bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... speaker, 22 ... medal slot 22S ... Inserted medal sensor, 23 ... Payout table panel, 28 ... Reel LED lamp, 30 ... Microcomputer, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Frequency divider, 36 ... random number generator, 37 ... sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, 39 ... motor drive circuit, 40 ... hopper, 41 ... hopper drive circuit, 45 ... lamp drive circuit, 46 ... reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... display unit Drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R ... stepping motor, 50 ... reel position detection circuit, 51 ... payout completion signal circuit, 71 ... main control circuit, 72 ... sub control circuit, 73 ... sub microcomputer, 74 ... sub CPU, 75 ... Program ROM, 76 ... Work RAM, 78 ... Sound source IC, 79 ... Power amplifier, 80 ... LED drive circuit, 1 ... image control circuit, 82 ... image control CPU, 83 ... image control work RAM, 84 ... image control program ROM, 85 ... IN port, 86 ... image ROM, 87 ... video RAM, 88 ... image control IC.

Claims (4)

A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination for each game,
Stop control means for stopping the change display operation of the change display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the stop operation of the player;
A counting means for counting the number of times the internal winning combination is not established in the game in which the internal winning combination determining means has determined the predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination;
And a situation determination unit that determines whether or not to generate a period during which information necessary for realizing the winning of a predetermined small combination is generated based on the count value of the counting unit. To play.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined winning combination is an increasing winning combination, and the internal winning combination determining means determines that the increasing winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination after the next game. A gaming machine characterized by not holding.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein during the period, when the internal winning combination determining means determines the winning combination as an internal winning combination, information necessary for realizing the winning combination of the increasing winning combination is notified. A gaming machine characterized by that. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the counting means starts counting after winning of the winning combination is established.

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