JP2005040460A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of letting the decision making of a player affect a game and improving a game property. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with a drawing means (a main control circuit 71, a table indicated in Fig.5 (not shown here), a processing of performing ST28 in Fig.15 (not shown here), a sub control circuit 72, a table indicated in Fig.29 (not shown here), and the processing of performing ST408 and ST410 in Fig.30 (not shown here)). The drawing means executes drawing relating to the generation of a prescribed advantageous state ("S*BB" and "auxiliary period", etc.) by an advantageous state generation means (the main control circuit 71, the processing of performing ST27, the sub control circuit 72 and the processing of performing ST411, etc.) on the basis of information (a BB stock number and an RB stock number) stored in an establishable number-of-times information storage means (the main control circuit 71, a hit request flag, a BB stock number counter, and an RB stock number counter). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachislot machine, a slot machine, a slit slot, a video slot, and other gaming machines that include a display unit that displays a display mode related to a game and a control unit such as a microcomputer that controls the 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. Here, in the case of having a mechanical fluctuation display device, the control means drives and controls the fluctuation display device to rotate each reel in response to the player's start operation, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner for a certain period of time. Thereafter, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped automatically or by the player's stop button operation (stop operation). At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), a game medium such as a medal or a coin is paid out.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination wins, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of finishing paying out a single medal. As such a role, a role capable of playing a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player (referred to as “big bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a game that gives a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can be played (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  Also, in the current mainstream model, in order to become a prize where a combination of predetermined symbols is lined up along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “active line”), medals or coins are paid out, A combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) through an effective line The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, it cannot be won. That is, gaming machines that require a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (a skill of game operation) (a high level of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

  An internal winning combination referred to as a small winning combination other than BB and RB (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a bonus) loses its right unless it is won in an internally winning game. For this reason, the number of medals, coins, etc. that can be acquired will be reduced unless a stop operation (so-called “pressing”) is performed at an appropriate timing. However, if it is configured such that all winning combinations must always be looked for, the number of acquired medals will be greatly different due to the difference in the skills of the players, and beginners will suffer a significant disadvantage. For this reason, the above-described bonus is structured such that the internal winning combination is held until winning.

Previously, bonus internal lottery was not performed while the bonus internal winning combination was carried over, but in recent years, bonus internal lottery is also performed while the bonus internal winning combination is carried over. Furthermore, a game machine having a so-called stock function has been proposed that memorizes the number of internal winnings for the bonus (stock) and gives an opportunity to win the bonus for the number of internal winnings (allows bonus winnings). Yes.
JP2000-210413

  In a gaming machine having such a stock function, the bonus subject to the release of stock (including that the winning of the stocked bonus is permitted or the permitted bonus is won) is simply internal. It was determined based on the winning order, or simply based on an internal lottery, so it did not particularly reflect the player's strategy.

  In addition, if the stock is released and an opportunity to win a bonus is given, a “push” operation can be performed to immediately establish the prize, but the bonus given the opportunity to win is deliberately awarded. The player's decision not to let it not affect the game and lacked game playability.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player's decision making can affect the game and improve the game performance.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention specifically provides the following.

  (1) Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4, a process of performing ST15 in FIG. 14), and a special combination (for example, BB described later) , RB) winning number information storage means (for example, a later-described main control circuit 71, hit request flag, BB, which will be described later) stores information on the number of times that the winning can be achieved (for example, a later-described BB stock number, RB stock number). Stock number counter, RB stock number counter) and the internal winning combination determining means determine that the special combination is an internal winning combination or the winning combination of the special combination is established in the establishment possible number information storage unit Establishable frequency information updating means for updating the stored information (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a process of performing ST15 in FIG. 14, and a process of performing ST33 in FIG. 15) Advantageous state generating means (for example, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and ST27 in FIG. 15) for generating a predetermined advantageous state (for example, “S · BB”, “auxiliary period”, which will be described later) that is advantageous to the player. , Sub-control circuit 72, processing for performing ST411 in FIG. 30 and the like) and lottery for performing a lottery regarding the occurrence of a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generating unit based on the information stored in the possible number of times information storage unit Means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, a table shown in FIG. 5, a process of performing ST28 of FIG. 15, a sub-control circuit 72, a table of FIG. 29, and a process of performing ST408 and ST410 of FIG. 30). A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), when the information on the number of times stored in the possible number of times information storage means indicates one or more times, the lottery means performs a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generating means. A gaming machine characterized by a high probability of being determined to generate.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the advantageous state based on the information stored in the establishment possibility number information storage unit or the information stored in the establishment possibility number information storage unit Informing means for informing that the probability of generating a predetermined advantageous state by the generating means is high (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, processing for performing ST17 in FIG. 14, sub-control circuit 72, liquid crystal display device 5, in FIG. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a processing).

  (4) Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4, a process of performing ST15 in FIG. 14), and a first special combination (for example, Information on the number of times that the winning establishment of BB (to be described later) can be realized (for example, “Number of BB stocks” to be described later) or information on the number of times that the winning establishment of the second special role (for example, RB to be described later) can be realized (for example, , A “possible number of RB stock” to be described later) (for example, a main control circuit 71, a hit request flag, a BB stock number counter, and an RB stock number counter, which will be described later), and the internal winning combination determining means. Can be established on the basis of determining that the first special combination or the second special combination is an internal winning combination, or that winning of the first special combination or the second special combination is established. Number of times Establishable frequency information updating means for updating information stored in the storage means (for example, main control circuit 71 described later, processing for performing ST15 in FIG. 14, processing for performing ST33 in FIG. 15), and the first special role (For example, the presence or absence of notification of a “winning permission order” described later), a normal advantageous state (for example, “N · BB” described later), or a special advantageous state based on the establishment of a winning (for example, BB) (For example, a later-described main control circuit 71, a process of performing ST27 in FIG. 15) for generating any one of (S and BB, which will be described later) and the establishment possible number information storage unit Based on the information on the number of times that the winning of the first or second special role or the first and second special roles can be achieved (for example, “BB stock number”, “RB stock number” described later), Said advantageous state generating means The lottery means (for example, main control to be described later) for determining whether to generate the normal advantageous state (for example, “N · BB” described later) or the special advantageous state (for example “S • BB” to be described later). A gaming machine comprising a circuit 71, a table shown in FIG. 5, and a process of performing ST28 of FIG.

  (5) Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, a probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4, a process of performing ST15 in FIG. 14), and a special combination (for example, BB to be described later) , RB) winning number information storage means (for example, a later-described main control circuit 71, hit request flag, BB, which will be described later) stores information on the number of times that the winning can be achieved (for example, a later-described BB stock number, RB stock number). Stock number counter, RB stock number counter) and the internal winning combination determining means determine that the special combination is an internal winning combination or the winning combination of the special combination is established in the establishment possible number information storage unit Establishable frequency information updating means for updating the stored information (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a process of performing ST15 in FIG. 14, and a process of performing ST33 in FIG. 15) Fluctuating display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for variably displaying identification information (for example, symbols shown in FIG. 2, which will be described later) necessary for the game, and operating means ( For example, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later, and the internal winning combination determining means determine a specific combination (for example, a small part of the bell described later) as an internal winning combination, the operation mode of the operation unit Among the (for example, an operation order described later), an operation mode determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, FIG. 7, a process of performing ST16 in FIG. 14), and a stop control unit (for example, a main control described later) that controls the variable display based on the determination result of the operation mode determination unit and the operation mode of the operation unit. Circuit 71, 14), operation mode notification means for notifying the determination result of the operation mode determination means (for example, sub-control circuit 72, liquid crystal display device 5 described later, and processing of FIG. 30), and establishment of the above. Based on the information stored in the number of times information storage means, the operation mode notification means determines whether or not to notify the determination result of the operation mode determination means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later, a liquid crystal display). A game machine comprising the device 5 and the processing of ST408 and ST410 in FIG.

  According to the inventions of (1), (4), and (5), based on the information stored in the number-of-establishable times information storage means, the determination as to whether or not to generate a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generation means. Therefore, by selecting the winning / non-winning special role according to the player's intention, it is possible to adjust the information on the number of possible times to be established and to give the player the pleasure of determining the optimum game. And, since it has a new meaning to influence the occurrence of an advantageous state in the information on the number of possible establishments, it can provide a new gameability that reflects the player's decision making in the game, and the interest in the game Can be increased.

  According to the invention of (2), when the feasible number of times information indicates a number of times of 1 or more, it is highly probable that the lottery means decides to generate a predetermined advantageous state. The game can be provided with a meaning and adjusted so that the number-of-establishable times information does not indicate 0, and a new gameability that has never existed can be provided, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. .

  According to the invention of (3), since it is informed that the probability of determining that an advantageous state is to be generated is high when a lottery is performed based on the current number of possible establishment information or the information on the number of possible establishments, the player is notified. On the other hand, it is possible to provide a judgment material for selecting an optimum game, and to provide a pleasure of making a game strategy. Thereby, the interest to a game can be heightened further.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the new game property of reflecting a player's decision making in a game can be provided.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Overview structure of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview 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 game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 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-up line 8a and a cross-down 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).

  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 an information display unit 18 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 are stopped. 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 information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out when a winning is established, the number of games in the BB general gaming state described later, and the like.

  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. The display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is display-controlled by a sub control circuit 72 (FIG. 12) described later. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, it is possible to realize winning of BB or RB (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as “bonus”), and an effect of informing the number of RB stocks described later. (FIG. 26), “BB small game” in the “BB general game state” at the super BB (S · BB), an effect of informing whether or not the BB will be described later as a super BB (S · BB) when winning the BB When “Position” is won internally, the “stop operation order” of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R necessary for realizing the winning (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “winning permission order”) (FIG. 24), etc. Information related to the game is displayed.

  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 switching 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. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above 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. 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. Inside each stop button, a light diffusion sheet (not shown) and a three-color LED lamp 29 (FIG. 11) constituting a light emitter are arranged. Each of the three-color LED lamps 29 includes a red LED region, a green LED region, and a blue LED region. The stop buttons 7 </ b> L, 7 </ b> C, 7 </ b> R are formed of a polycarbonate resin having translucency, and the surface thereof is illuminated with various colors by the light emission of the three-color LED lamp 29. Here, in the embodiment, the stop operation performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “first stop operation” is “second stop operation”, “ A stop operation performed after the “second stop operation” is referred to as a “third stop operation”. The case where the left stop button 7L is operated as the “first stop operation” is hereinafter referred to as “forward press”. Further, the case where the center stop button 7C is operated as the “first stop operation” is hereinafter referred to as “middle press”. Furthermore, the case where the right stop button 7R is operated as the “first stop operation” is hereinafter referred to as “reverse pressing”.

[Description of symbol column]
FIG. 2 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 “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 11) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "BAR (design 93)", "watermelon (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.

[Description of gaming status and dividends]
FIG. 3 shows the winning combinations and the number of payouts corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.

  The gaming state of this embodiment includes “general gaming state”, “BB internal winning state”, “RB internal winning state”, “BB general gaming state”, and “RB gaming state”. These “five types” of game states are basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that may be won internally and the types of bonuses that can be achieved. The characteristics of each gaming state, that is, the type of the winning combination in each gaming state, the probability thereof, and the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in each gaming state (the type of winning combination that may be won) will be described later. To do. Further, the transition between the game states is performed in a game state monitoring process (ST14 in FIG. 14) described later.

  In the “BB internal winning state” and “RB internal winning state”, the player can realize the winning of BB and RB by performing a so-called “push”. That is, in the “BB internal winning state” and the “RB internal winning state”, the success or failure of the bonus is determined based on the stop operation mode (operation timing), and the bonus winning is not determined based on the reel stop control mode. The so-called “kicking control” is not performed. In other words, the player can freely make or fail winning BB or RB according to the stop operation mode (operation timing).

  In the embodiment, after the bonus is won internally, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus winning is established (generally referred to as “carryover”). Further, even when the bonus is won internally (in a state where the bonus is carried over), the bonus is won internally. When a bonus is won internally for a plurality of times without winning, the number of times is counted (stored) for each type of bonus, and the bonus winning for that number can be realized. The number of times that BB winning can be achieved is hereinafter referred to as “BB stock number”. The number of times that RB winning can be achieved is hereinafter referred to as “RB stock number”.

  Here, a gaming state that is generated when the BB winning is established and is configured by the “BB general gaming state” and the “RB gaming state” is hereinafter collectively referred to as “BB gaming state”. Further, “BB internal winning state” and “RB internal winning state” are states in which a bonus is internally won, and these are collectively referred to as “internally winning state” hereinafter. In this “internal winning state”, so-called “reach eyes” appear, so the player can grasp that it is in “internally winning state”. The “internal winning state” includes a state in which a bonus is carried over (a state in which a hit request flag described later is “20 (H)” or “10 (H)”).

  Here, the “hit request flag” indicates the situation of a certain game (whether or not a bonus has been carried over, the type of bonus carried over, etc.), and can be a trigger for the transition of the gaming state in the next game. It is a flag (information). Specifically, when the “hit request flag” is “20 (H)” in a certain game, the gaming state in the next game is “BB internal winning state”. Further, when the “hit request flag” is “10 (H)” in a certain game, the gaming state in the next game is “RB internal winning state”. Further, when the “hit request flag” is “00 (H)” in a certain game, the gaming state in the next game is “general gaming state”.

  Here, the “RB gaming state” is ended when the game of “12 times” is digested or the winning of “8 times” is established. In addition, the “BB gaming state” is ended when the “30 times” game is consumed in the “BB general gaming state” or when the last game of the “third” “RB gaming state” is finished. To do. At the end of the “BB gaming state” or the “RB gaming state” generated by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line, a “next bonus determination process” described later with reference to FIG. Done. In the “next bonus determination process”, “next bonus” is determined according to the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks, and a hit request flag is set according to the determination result. The “next bonus” is a type (type) of bonus that will be permitted (allowed) to win next time. When each of the BB stock number and the RB stock number is “1” or more, the “next bonus” is determined by lottery. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the winning of “BB” is that “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” is lined up along the active line in “BB internal winning state”. It is established by. After the BB winning is established, the gaming state becomes the “BB general gaming state”. The number of medals to be paid out by winning “BB” is “15”.

  In the embodiment, when “BB” is won, the “BB” is changed to “Super Big Bonus” (hereinafter referred to as “S · BB”) or “Normal Big Bonus” ( (Hereinafter referred to as “N · BB”) is determined (FIG. 5 described later). That is, it is determined whether or not the “BB gaming state” is set to “S · BB” which is more advantageous for the player. Here, “BB gaming state” and “BB in-game state” generated based on the establishment of “S · BB” are hereinafter referred to as “S / BB in-game state” and “S / BB in-game state”, respectively. There is. In addition, the “BB gaming state” and “BB in-game state” generated when “N · BB” is established may be referred to as “N / BB in-game state” and “N / BB in-game state”, respectively. is there.

  In the embodiment, in the “BB general game state”, when “Bell's small role” is elected internally, “Bell's small role” will be allowed to be awarded “Prize permission order” (three ways). decide. In the “general gaming state during S / BB”, the “winning permission order” is notified, and in the “N / BB general gaming state”, the “winning permission order” is not notified. In the “N / BB general gaming state”, the player cannot know the “winning permission order”. For this reason, there is a case where the prize cannot be established even though “Bell's small role” is won internally. On the other hand, in the “general gaming state during S / BB”, the player can surely realize the winning combination of the predetermined winning combination by performing the stop operation according to the notified “winning permission order”. You can win many medals.

  The winning of “RB” is established by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line in “RB internal winning state”. Further, it is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “BAR-Replay-Replay” in the “BB general game state”. The establishment of RB winning in the “BB general gaming state” is generally referred to as “JAC IN”. After the RB winning is established, the gaming state becomes the “RB gaming state”. The number of medals to be paid out by winning the “RB” is “15”.

  Here, in a game in which a bonus (BB or RB (excluding “JAC IN”)) is won internally in the “general gaming state”, a bonus (BB or RB) winning is not established.

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

  In the “general gaming state”, “bonus internal winning state” and “BB medium general gaming state”, “watermelon small part”, “bell small part”, “horn cherry small part” and “medium cherry It is possible to realize winning of “small role”. Each payout number is as shown in FIG. It should be noted that the number of medals to be paid out by winning the “bell small role” is “10” in the “general gaming state” or “bonus internal winning state”, and in the “BB general gaming state” “15”. Here, in the “S / BB general game state”, it is possible to always obtain “15” medals by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notification of the “winning permission order”.

  The winning of “act” is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “BAR-Replay-Replay” in the “RB gaming state”. When the number of winnings for the “act” is “8”, the “RB gaming state” ends. Here, a game in the “RB gaming state” in which a winning of “act” may be established is generally referred to as a “JAC game”. The number of medals to be paid out by winning the “act” is “15”.

[Explanation of probability lottery table]
Next, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 (1) shows a probability lottery table used for determining a winning combination (ST15 in FIG. 14 described later) in the “general gaming state”. In this probability lottery table, the winning combination is determined as “BB” when the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383” is within the range of “0” to “67”. The probability of winning “BB” is “68/16384”. Further, when the random number value is within the range of “68” to “112”, the winning combination is determined as “RB”. The probability of winning “RB” is “45/16384”.

  Here, as described above, in the game where “BB” is won in the “BB internal winning state”, the “BB winning establishment stop table” (not shown) is selected, and in response to the player's stop operation. "BB" winning is permitted. In the “RB internal winning state”, in the game won “RB”, the “RB winning establishment possible stop table” (not shown) is selected, and “RB” is awarded according to the stop operation of the player. Allowed.

  In addition, the probability of winning the “watermelon small part” is “100/16384”, the probability of winning the “bell small part” is “2011/16384”, and the probability of winning the “four cherry small part” is “ The probability of winning "41/16384", "Two Cherry Chronicles" is "105/16384", and the probability of winning "Replay" is "2245/16384", other than the above ("11769/16384" ) Will be selected as “None”.

  FIG. 4 (2) shows a probability lottery table used for determining the winning combination (ST15 in FIG. 14 described later) in the “BB general gaming state”. In this probability lottery table, the probability of winning the “bell small part” is “14750/16384”. The probability of winning “Jack-in” that triggers the start of the RB game is “2096/16384”. Furthermore, the probability of winning the “four cherry small role” is “64/16384”, and the probability of winning the “two cherry small role” is “64/16384”. Other than the above, “None (out of the game)” is won, and “BB”, “RB”, “Watermelon small part”, and “Replay” are not won. In addition, in the “BB general gaming state”, “Bell's small role” is won with a probability of “14750/16384”. It is necessary to perform the stop operation in an order corresponding to one “winning permission order” selected from “winning permission order”. For this reason, the winning establishment probability in the “N / BB general gaming state” in which the “winning permission order” is not notified is approximately “1 /” of the “S / BB general gaming state” in which the “winning permission order” is notified. 3 ”.

  FIG. 4 (3) shows a probability lottery table used for determining a winning combination in “RB gaming state” (step S15 in FIG. 14 described later). In this probability lottery table, the winning combination “15” is paid out with a probability of “16220/16384”. Other than the above (“164/16384”), “None” is selected, “BB”, “RB”, “Watermelon small part”, “Bell small part”, “4 cherry You will not win the “Minor”, “Two Cherry Small” and “Replay”.

[Description of BB type selection table]
Next, the BB type selection table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is used when deciding whether to win “BB” or “N.BB” when “BB” wins (step S28 in FIG. 15 described later). BB type selection table to be performed is shown.

  In this BB type selection table, whether “S · BB” or “N · BB” is established is determined based on the “number of RB stocks”. Further, in this BB type selection table, lottery is performed based on “RB stock number” and a random value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383”.

  FIG. 5A is configured such that the selection probabilities differ depending on whether the “RB stock number” is “even” or “odd”. When the “number of RB stocks” is “even” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “0” to “12287”, “N · BB” is determined. In other words, when “the number of RB stock” is “even”, the probability of winning “N · BB” is “12288/16384 (3/4)”. When the “RB stock number” is “even” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “12288” to “16383”, “S · BB” is determined. In other words, when “the number of RB stock” is “even”, the probability of winning “S · BB” is “4096/16384 (1/4)”. That is, when the “number of RB stocks” is “even”, the probability that “S · BB” is determined is lower than the probability that “N · BB” is determined.

  On the other hand, when the “RB stock number” is “odd number” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “0” to “8191”, “N · BB” is determined. That is, when the “RB stock number” is “odd number”, the probability of winning “N · BB” is “8192/16384 (2/4)”. Further, when the “RB stock number” is “odd number” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “8193” to “16383”, “S · BB” is determined. That is, when the “RB stock number” is “odd number”, the probability of winning “S · BB” is “8192/16384 (2/4)”. That is, when the “RB stock number” is “odd number”, the probability that “S · BB” is determined is equal to the probability that “N · BB” is determined.

  From the above, in the embodiment, the probability that “S · BB” is determined is higher in the case of “odd” than in the case where “RB stock number” is “even”. It is configured to be advantageous. With such a configuration, the player can play a game while adjusting the establishment / non-establishment of the winning of “RB” by the stop operation in order to keep the “number of RB stocks” at “odd number”. In other words, it is possible to adjust the “RB stock number” according to the player's intention and to give the player the pleasure of determining the optimum game. In addition, since the “RB stock count” has a new meaning of affecting the transition to another advantageous state different from “RB”, it is possible to provide a player with a new gameability, It can enhance interest.

  FIG. 5B shows a modification of the BB type selection table shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the BB type selection table shown in FIG. 5A is used.

  In FIG. 5 (2), a predetermined range (“0” (no stock), “1 to 5”, “6 to” (6 or more)) is provided for the “RB stock count”, and the selection probability according to this predetermined range. Are configured differently. When the “RB stock number” is “0” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “0” to “12287”, “N · BB” is determined. That is, when the “RB stock number” is “0”, the probability of winning “N · BB” is “12288/16384 (3/4)”. When the “RB stock count” is “0” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “12288” to “16383”, “S · BB” is determined. That is, when the “RB stock number” is “0”, the probability of winning “S · BB” is “4096/16384 (1/4)”. That is, when “the number of RB stocks” is “0”, the probability that “S · BB” is determined is lower than the probability that “N · BB” is determined.

  Further, when the “RB stock number” is in the range of “1 to 5” and the extracted random number value is in the range of “0” to “8191”, “N · BB” is determined. . That is, when the “RB stock number” is in the range of “1 to 5”, the probability of winning “N · BB” is “8192/16384 (2/4)”. Further, when the “RB stock number” is in the range of “1 to 5” and the extracted random number value is in the range of “8193” to “16383”, “S · BB” is determined. . That is, when the “RB stock number” is in the range of “1 to 5”, the probability of winning “S · BB” is “8192/16384 (2/4)”. That is, when the “RB stock number” is within the range of “1 to 5”, the probability that “S · BB” is determined is equal to the probability that “N · BB” is determined.

  Further, when the “RB stock number” is “6 to” and the extracted random number value is within the range of “0” to “4095”, “N · BB” is determined. That is, when the “RB stock number” is “6 to”, the probability of winning “N · BB” is “4096/16384 (1/4)”. Further, when the “RB stock number” is in the range of “6 to” and the extracted random number value is in the range of “4096” to “16383”, “S · BB” is determined. That is, when the “RB stock number” is in the range of “6 to”, the probability of winning “S · BB” is “12288/16384 (3/4)”. That is, when the “number of RB stocks” is within the range of “6 to”, the probability that “S · BB” is determined is higher than the probability that “N · BB” is determined.

  From the above, in the modified example, the greater the “RB stock number”, the higher the probability that “S · BB” is determined, which is advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, the player can play the game while adjusting the establishment / non-establishment of the winning of “RB” (especially focusing on the non-winning of winning) by the stop operation in order to save the “RB stock number”. . In other words, it is possible to adjust the “RB stock number” according to the player's intention and to give the player the pleasure of determining the optimum game. In addition, since the “RB stock count” has a new meaning of affecting the transition to another advantageous state different from “RB”, it is possible to provide a player with a new gameability, It can enhance interest.

  In the embodiment, the selection probability of “S · BB” that is advantageous to the player differs depending on whether the “RB stock number” is “even” or “odd”, or “RB A predetermined range (“0” (no stock), “1 to 5”, “6 to” (6 or more)) is provided for the “number of stocks”, and the selection probability varies according to the predetermined range. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of the selection probability of “S · BB” may be any as long as the selection probability varies depending on the “number of RB stocks”. For example, the selection probabilities may be different for each “RB stock number” (“0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,...). In this case, the selection probability may be increased stepwise, or the selection probability may be irregularly allocated. Thereby, it may be suitable for being able to raise the interest to a game.

[Explanation of relationship between game state, internal winning combination and stop table group]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the selected stop table group will be described. The stop table group is a set of stop tables. In the stop table, a “stop operation position” and a “stop control position” are shown for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The “stop operation position” is a symbol (specifically, a symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated. The code number of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center thereof is closest to the position of the center line 8c. 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 “sliding frame number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”.

  Here, the contents of the selected stop table group can basically change according to the gaming state, the internal winning combination, etc., but in this embodiment, the table group shown in the stop table group column. Are determined based on the possibility of winning a prize and the types of roles that may be possible. For this reason, even if stop table groups having the same name are selected, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R do not always match.

  When a winning / non-winning stop table group is selected, no winning of any combination is established regardless of the internal winning combination or the gaming state. When the winning table for which winning can be established is selected, the winning combination of the corresponding combination is possible, but it is basically impossible to realize the winning combination of other combinations. For example, when the “RB winning establishment possible stop table group” is selected, winning establishment of “RB” can be realized, but winning establishment of other combinations such as “BB” cannot be realized. Further, when the “bell winning establishment possible stop table group” is selected, the winning establishment of the “bell small role” can be realized, but the winning establishment of other combinations cannot be realized.

  In the “general gaming state”, when a bonus is won internally, a winning / losing stop table group is selected. For this reason, it is not possible to realize the bonus winning. In addition, when the “Bell small role” is won internally, the “bell winning winning stop table group” is selected. As for “bell small part”, in the “general gaming state”, the stop operation according to the three “winning permission order” is not required, and the winning is established regardless of the operation at any stop operation position ( Arranged within the range of “sliding frame number” and “4 frames” (see reel arrangement in FIG. 2).

  In the BB internal winning state, the “BB winning winning stop table group” is selected when the bonus is won internally and there is no internal winning combination (losing). For this reason, BB winning can be established.

  In the RB internal winning state, the “RB winning establishment stop table group” is selected when the bonus is won internally and when there is no internal winning combination (losing). For this reason, RB winning can be realized.

  In the BB general gaming state, when the “bell bell” is elected internally, the “table number“ 1 ”stop table group” and “table number“ Either “2” stop table group ”or“ table number “3” stop table group ”is selected by lottery (ST16 in FIG. 14 described later). As a result, the player cannot achieve the winning of the “bell small part” unless the player performs a stop operation according to the “winning permission order” corresponding to the selected stop table group. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the RB gaming state, the illustrated stop table group is selected, and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

[Explanation of table number selection table, etc.]
Referring to FIG. 7, a table number selection table stored in ROM 32 (FIG. 11) of main control circuit 71 (to be described later), the table number, the order of stop operation, and the success or failure of winning the “bell play” Will be described.

  FIG. 7 (1) shows a table number selection table used for determining a table number (ST16 in FIG. 14 described later) when “Bell's small role” is internally won in “BB general game state”. Indicates.

  In this table number selection table, when the random number value extracted from the range “0” to “16383” is within the range “0” to “5460”, “1” is selected as the table number. The probability that “1” is selected as the table number is “5461/16384”. When the random number value is within the range of “5461” to “10921”, “2” is selected as the table number. The probability that “2” is selected as the table number is “5461/16384”. Further, when the random number value is within the range of “10922” to “16383”, “3” is selected as the table number. The probability that “3” is selected as the table number is “5462/16384”. From the above, there is no bias in the probability that each table number is selected, and the table numbers are selected with substantially the same probability (about “1/3”).

  FIG. 7 (2) shows the table number selected when “Bell's small role” is won internally in “BB general game state”, the order of the stop operation, and the success / failure of “Bell's small role”. Shows the relationship.

  A ROM 32 (FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 71 described later is provided with stop tables (FIGS. 8 to 10 described later) corresponding to the table numbers “1” to “3”. Here, when the table number “1” is selected, it is possible to establish a “bell bell” winning prize only when “forward press” is performed. In addition, when the table number “2” is selected, it is possible to establish a winning of “bell bell” only when “middle push” is performed. Further, when the table number “3” is selected, the winning of “bell bell” can be established only when “reverse pressing” is performed. In this way, by selecting the table number, the “winning permission order” necessary for establishing the winning of “bell small part” is determined.

[Explanation of stop table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, a stop table that is referred to when “winning a bell” is internally won in the “BB general gaming state” will be described. These stop tables are used in ST20 of FIG. 14 described later.

  The “stop table” indicates the “stop operation position” and “stop control position” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press”. Yes. 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 main 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 main reel on which the stop operation has been performed is stopped. Here, in the embodiment, the so-called “number of pull-in” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”.

  FIG. 8 shows a stop table that is used when “1” is selected as the table number when “Bell's small role” is won internally in the “BB general gaming state”. In the stop table shown in FIG. 8, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is different in “stop control position” if the “stop operation position” is the same if the “winning permission order” is different. That is, in the case of “middle push” and “reverse push”, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L corresponding to the “stop operation position” is the same, but in the case of “forward push”, the “stop control position”. Is different from “middle press” and “reverse press”. Regarding the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R, even when the “winning permission order” is different, the “stop control position” corresponding to the “stop operation position” is the same.

  The stop table shown in FIG. 8 is configured to be able to establish a “bell small part” winning by performing “forward push” as described above. In addition, when “middle push” or “reverse push” is performed, even if an accurate “eye push” is performed, a winning of “bell small part” cannot be established.

  Specifically, when the “forward push” is performed, “Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -Bell-Bell” is always lined up along the cross-down line 8e, and the “Bell small part” winning is established. To do. When “middle push” or “reverse push” is performed, in principle, the left reel 3L has the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the center reel 3C has the middle stage of the center display window 4C, and the right reel 3R has the lower stage of the right display window 4R. The “bell” is stopped so that “Bell's small role” is not won.

  In the case of “forward push”, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “01”, “03”, “08”, “10”, “13”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “bells” are arranged on the symbols corresponding to these symbols. That is, in the case of “forward push”, “bell” is always displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L. In the case of “middle press” or “reverse press” on the left reel 3L, the same code number as “forward press” is not displayed in the “stop control position” corresponding to each “stop operation position”. That is, in the case of “middle push” or “reverse push”, “bell” is not displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L.

  The “stop control position” of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “10”, “14” or “18” regardless of the “winning permission order”. The symbol indicated by these code numbers is “bell”. That is, when the central reel 3C stops, “bell” is always displayed in the middle of the central display window 4C in any of “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press”.

  The “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “13”, “17” or “20” regardless of the “winning permission order”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “bells” are arranged below the symbols corresponding to these symbols. That is, when the right reel 3R stops, “bell” is always displayed in the lower stage of the right display window 4R in any of “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press”.

  As described above, in the “BB general game state”, when “Bell's small role” is won internally and “1” is selected as the table number, only when “forward push” is performed, The winning of “Bell's Small Role” will be permitted.

  FIG. 9 shows a stop table used when “Bell's small role” is won internally and “2” is selected as the table number in the “BB general gaming state”.

  The stop table shown in FIG. 9 is configured to be able to establish a “bell small part” winning by performing “middle push” as described above. Further, when “forward pressing” or “reverse pressing” is performed, the winning of “bell bell” cannot be established even if accurate “eye pressing” is performed.

  Specifically, in the case of “middle push”, the “stop control position” corresponding to each “stop operation position” of the left reel 3L is the same as in the case of “forward push” of the table number “1”. In the case of “forward push” or “reverse push”, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is the same as the case of “middle push” or “reverse push” of the table number “1”. Therefore, in the “BB medium general gaming state”, when “Bell's small role” is internally won and “2” is selected as the table number, the “middle push” is always performed, so that the upper left display window 4L Displays “bell”. Further, when “forward press” or “reverse press” is performed, “bell” is not displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L.

  The “stop control position” corresponding to each “stop operation position” of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R is the same as that of the table number “1”. Accordingly, in any case of “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press”, “bell” is always displayed in the middle stage of the central display window 4C and the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  As described above, in the “BB medium game state”, when “Bell's small role” is internally won and “2” is selected as the table number, only when “middle press” is performed, “ The winning of “Bell's Small Role” will be permitted.

  FIG. 10 shows a stop table used when “Bell's small role” is won internally and “3” is selected as the table number in the “BB general game state”.

  The stop table shown in FIG. 10 is configured to be able to establish a “bell small part” winning by performing “reverse pressing” as described above. In addition, when “forward press” or “middle press” is performed, even if an accurate “eye press” is performed, a winning of “small bell” cannot be established.

  Specifically, in the case of “reverse pressing”, the “stop control position” corresponding to each “stop operation position” of the left reel 3L is the same as in the case of “forward pressing” of the code number “1”. In the case of “forward push” or “middle push”, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is the same as the case of “middle push” or “reverse push” in FIG. Therefore, when “3” is selected as the table number in the “BB's general gaming state” and “3” is selected as the table number, the “reverse push” is performed, so that the left display window 4L is always displayed. In the upper row, “bell” is displayed. Further, when “forward press” or “middle press” is performed, “bell” is not displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L.

  The “stop control position” corresponding to each “stop operation position” of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R is the same as that of the table number “1”. Accordingly, in any case of “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press”, “bell” is always displayed in the middle stage of the central display window 4C and the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  As described above, in the “BB general game state”, when “Wind of the Bell” is internally won and “3” is selected as the table number, only when “Reverse Push” is performed, The winning of “Bell's Small Role” will be permitted.

[Configuration of electrical circuit of gaming machine]
FIG. 11 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are 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 and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L and 21R 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 stores a control program (FIGS. 13 to 22 described later) executed by the CPU 31. The ROM 32 is used to select a probability lottery table (FIG. 4), “N · BB” or “S · BB”, which is used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). BB type selection table (FIG. 5), stop table group (FIG. 6) for determining the reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72, etc. Is stored. These commands include “demo display command”, “all reel stop command”, “command at start of game (internal winning combination command, table number command)”, “winning combination command”, “notification command”, and the like. These commands will be described later. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, hit request flag, “BB stock count” information (BB stock count counter), “RB stock count” information (RB stock count counter), bonus type information (“S · BB” or “N · BB”) ) Etc. are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 11, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c) and a three-color LED. A lamp 29, an information display unit 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 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, a reel There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drive 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. 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, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to each stop operation. 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. 11, the 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. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained 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 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 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 table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode indicates that the winning combination of the winning combination is established, 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”.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71. 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 the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command (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 activation of the auxiliary period is determined by this random number sampling. The program ROM 75 stores a control program (FIG. 23 described later) 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 (FIGS. 24 and 25 described later). 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.

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

[Description of main flowchart]
First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (ST1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). 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 since the end of the previous game, that is, after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (ST3). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST4). If the determination in ST3 is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST5.

  In ST5, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. If this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST6), and the process proceeds to ST8. If the determination in ST5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13 (ST7). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST8, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST3.

  In ST8, 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. If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started (ST9). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST11, and “ If “NO”, the process proceeds to ST10. In ST10, “game start waiting time digestion process” is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel rotation process (ST11), extracts a random number for lottery (ST12), and sets a timer for monitoring one game (ST13). The random numbers extracted in the process of ST12 are used in a probability lottery process (ST15 in FIG. 14) described later. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of ST13 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop button.

  Next, in ST14 of FIG. 14, a gaming state monitoring process is performed. Specifically, the game state is updated based on a hit request flag or the like. Subsequently, “probability lottery processing” described later with reference to FIG. 16 is performed (ST15), and the process proceeds to ST16. In ST16, a “stop table selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 17 is performed, and the process proceeds to ST17. In ST17, “stock number notification related processing” described later with reference to FIG. 18 is performed, and the process proceeds to ST18. In ST18, an “internal winning combination command” indicating information on the internal winning combination determined in ST15 described above, a “table number command” including information on the table number selected in ST16 described above, ST46 in FIG. 16 described later, Command transmission at the start of the game for transmitting to the sub-control circuit 72 a “bonus stock number command” including information on “BB stock number” or “RB stock number” updated in ST104, ST107, and ST110 in FIG. Process.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an effect selection process on the main side (ST19). In this 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 continuously performed on the display screen 5a is determined. Subsequently, “reel stop processing” described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20 is performed (ST20), and it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped (ST21). If this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST19, and if “YES”, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels are stopped is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST22).

  Next, in ST23 of FIG. 15, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (a winning combination) based on the display stop pattern 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 (ST24). If this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (ST25). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in ST24 is “YES”, the medal credit or payout is performed according to the gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state according to the winning combination (ST26).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a BB winning has been established (ST27). If this determination is "YES", a "BB lottery process" described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed ( If ST28), “NO”, the process proceeds to ST29. In the “BB lottery process”, it is selected whether the winning BB is “S · BB” or “N · BB”.

  Subsequently, a “winning combination command” indicating a winning combination is transmitted (ST29). Here, when the determination in ST27 is “YES”, the “winning combination command” includes information on the result of the “BB lottery process”. That is, the information includes either “S · BB” or “N · BB”.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus (BB general gaming state or RB gaming state) (ST30). If this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST2, and if “YES”, the process proceeds to ST31. In ST31, a bonus “game number check process” is performed. In this “game number check process”, the number of times the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked, and the BB general gaming state and RB Transition (set) of gaming state between gaming states is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a bonus end time (ST32). Specifically, after the BB winning is established, whether the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or is the number of games is 30 in the BB general gaming state Determine whether or not. In addition, after “RB-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, after the RB winning is established, it is determined whether the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the RB gaming state. . If this determination is “YES”, the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is terminated and the process proceeds to ST33, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST2. In ST33, a “next bonus determination process” described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to ST2.

[Explanation of probability lottery processing]
Next, the probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets a probability lottery table (FIG. 4) according to the gaming state (ST41). Subsequently, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value extracted in ST12 of FIG. 13 (ST42).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus (ST43). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST44, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST16 in FIG. In ST44, it is determined whether or not the hit request flag is “10 (H)” or “20 (H)”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST46, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST45.

  In ST45, the CPU 31 sets a hit request flag in accordance with the type (type) of bonus, and proceeds to ST16 in FIG. In ST46, since the current gaming state is the internal winning state, “1” is added to the stock number according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to ST16 in FIG.

[Explanation of stop table selection processing]
Next, the “stop table selection process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the “BB general gaming state” (ST51). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST53, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST52.

  In ST52, the CPU 31 selects a stop table based on the internal winning combination, gaming state, etc. (see FIG. 6), and proceeds to ST55. In ST53, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is “Bell's small combination”. If this determination is “YES”, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0” to “16383” (ST54), and the process proceeds to ST55. On the other hand, if “NO” (internal winning combination other than “bell small combination”), the process proceeds to ST52 described above.

  In ST55, the CPU 31 selects one of “1”, “2”, and “3” as a table number based on the extracted random number value and the table number selection table (FIG. 7) with a probability of about “1/3”. Select and select the corresponding stop table. When “1”, “2”, and “3” are selected as the table numbers, the stop tables shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 are selected, respectively. After the process of ST55, the process proceeds to ST17 in FIG.

[Explanation of stock number notification related processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the stock number notification-related processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus (ST61). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST62, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST18 in FIG. In ST62, a random number is extracted, and a stock number notifying lottery for determining whether or not to notify the “RB stock number” is performed. For example, if the random number extracted from the range of “0” to “16383” is in the range of “0 to 99”, the stock number notification lottery is won (winning with the probability of “100/16384”, “16284/16384” It is out of the probability of “). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the notification is won (ST63). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST64, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST18 in FIG.

  In ST64, a “notification command” including information on “number of RB stocks” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to ST18 in FIG. Here, the sub control circuit 72 that has received the notification command controls the liquid crystal display device 5 so as to notify the “number of RB stocks”. The “notification command” described above may include information on “number of BB stocks”.

[Description of reel stop processing]
Next, the reel stop process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is on, that is, whether or not there is an input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (ST71). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST73. If “NO”, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is “0” (ST72). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST73, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST71.

  In ST73, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a “BB general gaming state”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST74, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST75.

  In ST74, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a “bell small combination”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST77 in FIG. 20, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST75.

  In ST 75, the CPU 31 determines the so-called “slip frame number” from the winning operation (internal winning combination) and the stop operation position when there is an input from the reel stop signal circuit 46. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the number of “sliding frames” determined in ST75, then stopped (ST76), and the process proceeds to ST21 in FIG.

  In ST77 of FIG. 20, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the determination of ST71 or ST72 is “YES” based on the first stop operation. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST78, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST85.

  In ST78, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, that is, whether or not “forward pressing” has been performed. If this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST82, and if this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the table number selected in the “stop table selection process” (FIG. 17) is “1”. A determination is made (ST79). If this determination is “YES”, that is, if the table number is “1” and “forward press”, the “number of sliding symbols” is determined so that the winning of “bell small part” is established (ST80), FIG. Move on to ST76. Specifically, referring to the stop table shown in FIG. 8, the “number of sliding symbols” is determined based on the difference between the “stop operation position” and the “stop control position”.

  In addition, when the determination of ST79 is “NO”, that is, the table number is “2” or “3”, and the “winning permission order” is “forward press”, the winning of the “bell small part” is not established. Then, the “number of sliding frames” is determined (ST81), and the process proceeds to ST76 in FIG.

  In ST82, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is the central reel 3C, that is, whether or not “intermediate pressing” has been performed. If this determination is “NO”, that is, if “reverse pressing is performed, the process proceeds to ST84, and if“ YES ”, it is determined whether or not the table number is“ 2 ”(ST83). If "", the process proceeds to ST80, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST81.

  In ST84, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the table number is “3”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST80, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST81.

[Description of BB lottery processing]
Next, the BB lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed when BB winning is established (the determination in ST27 of FIG. 15 is “YES”).

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “RB stock number” is “0” (ST91). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the “RB stock number” counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST29 in FIG. 15, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST92.

  In ST92, the CPU 31 extracts random numbers from the range of “0” to “16383”. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “RB stock number” is “even number” (ST93). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST94, and if “NO”, that is, if it is “odd number”, the process proceeds to ST95.

  In ST94, based on the random number value extracted in ST92 and the “BB type selection table” (FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the “RB stock number” is “even”, “N · BB” or “ Select "S / BB". When “Number of RB stocks” is “Even”, “N · BB” is selected with a probability of “12288/16383 (3/4)” and “S” with a probability of “4096/16383 (1/4)” “BB” is selected. After this process, the process proceeds to ST96.

  In ST95, the CPU 31 selects “N · BB” or “N” based on the random number value extracted in ST92 and the “BB type selection table” (FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the “RB stock number” is “odd”. Select "S / BB". When “Number of RB stocks” is “odd”, “N · BB” is selected with a probability of “8192/16383 (2/4)” and “S” with a probability of “8192/16383 (2/4)” “BB” is selected. After this process, the process proceeds to ST96.

  In ST96, the BB type selected in ST94 or ST95 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 32 as BB winning information. Specifically, if the selected BB is “N · BB”, the winning combination is “N · BB”. If the selected BB is “S · BB”, the winning combination is “N · BB”. The information “BB” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 32. After this processing, the process proceeds to ST29 in FIG. In ST29 of FIG. 15, the winning combination command including information indicating that the winning combination is “N · BB” or “S · BB” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIG. 12).

  In the embodiment, the “RB stock number” does not consider the “hit request flag”, but when “10 (H)” is stored in the “hit request flag”, the “RB stock number” “1” is added to the “hit request flag” and “10 (H)” is not stored in the “hit request flag”, the “RB stock number” may be “0”. For example, when “2” is stored as “RB stock number”, “1” stored as “hit request flag” can be added to set “RB stock number” to “3”.

[Explanation of the next bonus determination process]
Next, the next bonus determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “BB stock number” and the “RB stock number” are “1” or more (ST101). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST102, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST105. In ST102, the next bonus is determined by lottery. Specifically, a lottery is performed based on a random number extracted from the range “0” to “16383” and a next bonus selection table (not shown), and it is determined whether the next bonus is BB or RB. To do. In the next bonus selection table, a predetermined random number range is assigned to each of BB and RB. In the embodiment, BB is won with a probability of “12288/16384 (3/4)” and RB is won with a probability of “4096/16384 (1/4)”.

  Subsequently, a hit request flag corresponding to the selected bonus (BB or RB) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (ST103). Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the number of stocks corresponding to the set hit request flag (ST104), and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  In ST105, it is determined whether or not the “RB stock number” is “1” or more. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST106, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST108. In ST106, “10 (H)” is set as the “hit request flag”. Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the “RB stock number” (ST107), and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  In ST108, it is determined whether or not the “BB stock number” is “1” or more. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST109, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST111. In ST109, “20 (H)” is set as the hit request flag. Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the BB stock number (ST110), and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  In ST111, since both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are “0”, “00 (H)” is set as the hit request flag, and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  As described above, based on the hit request flag set in ST103, ST106, and ST109 in FIG. 22, the gaming state in the next game shifts to the internal winning state, and bonus winning establishment is permitted (permitted). Also, in ST104, ST107, and ST110 of FIG. 22, “BB stock count” and “RB stock count” are updated (subtracted) based on the set hit request flag.

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

[Produce processing in the general gaming state during the BB for the sub control circuit]
FIG. 23 shows the effect process in the general gaming state during BB. In this process, in the general game state during BB, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination, “winning permission order” and the like is performed.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a general gaming state during BB (ST201). The sub CPU 74 grasps the current gaming state based on the “winning combination command” or the like. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST202, and if “NO”, ST201 is repeated. In ST202, it is determined whether or not a “table number command” has been received. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST203, and if “NO”, ST202 is repeated. In ST203, it is determined whether or not the winning of “S · BB” is established, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the “general gaming state during S · BB”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST204, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST201.

  In ST204, based on the “internal winning combination command”, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “bell small combination”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST205, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST201. In ST205, it is determined whether or not the table number is “1”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST206, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST207. In ST206, it is notified that the “winning permission order” is “forward press”, that is, the left reel 3L should be operated, and the process proceeds to ST201. By the process of ST206, the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 becomes as shown in FIG.

  In ST207, it is determined whether or not the table number is “2”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST208, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST209. In ST208, it is notified that “winning permission order” is “middle push”, that is, the middle reel 3C should be operated, and the process proceeds to ST201. With this ST208, the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 becomes as shown in FIG. In ST209, it is notified that “winning permission order” is “reversely pressed”, that is, the right reel 3R should be operated, and the process proceeds to ST201. With this ST209, the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 becomes as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 shows the “winning permission order” displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 when the game state is “general game state during S / BB” and the internal winning combination is “bell small role”. An example of the notification image is shown. FIG. 24A is an image for informing that the “winning permission order” is “forward press”. FIG. 24B is an image for informing that “winning permission order” is “middle press”. Further, FIG. 24 (3) is an image for informing that the “winning permission order” is “reverse pressing”. By displaying such an image, the player can perform a stop operation according to the image, and can win a prize for “bell's small role”.

[Description of stock number notification effect processing for sub-control circuit]
FIG. 25 shows the stock number notification effect process. In this process, the “RB stock number” is notified.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a “notification command” has been received (ST211). This “notification command” is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 in ST64 of FIG. 18, and includes information of “number of RB stocks”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST212, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST211. In ST212, the sub CPU 74 notifies the “number of RB stocks” based on the “notification command”, and proceeds to ST211. With this ST212, the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 becomes as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (1) shows an example of the “RB stock count” notification image displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 26 (1) is a notification example when the “RB stock number” is “2” (even number). Can be used as a judgment material for selecting whether or not the RB winning is achieved, and a game strategy for playing a game in an optimal gaming state can be established.

  FIG. 26 (2) shows an example of a notification image that notifies that the notified “number of RB stocks” is to generate a situation advantageous to the player. FIG. 26 (1) is a notification example when the “RB stock number” is “3” (odd number, “S · BB” is highly likely to be selected). By displaying such an image, the player can recognize that the current “RB stock number” or the current “RB stock number” is likely to generate an advantageous situation, and the RB winning is established. -It can be used as a judgment material for selecting failure.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, in the “RB internal winning state” in which “RB” winning is permitted, for example, a stop operation for establishing the “RB” winning is performed, and the “RB game” which is immediately in an advantageous state is immediately performed. "S / BB" which is another advantageous state without generating the "RB gaming state" by performing a stop operation that does not establish the winning of "RB". It is possible to give the player a fun of making a game strategy such as increasing the probability of generating a “game state” (long-term game strategy). Thereby, the game which reflects a player's intention can be provided and the interest to a game can be heightened.

  In the embodiment, a “winning permission order” in which winning is permitted for a specific small role (“bell's small role”) in the “BB general gaming state” is determined, and the determined “winning permission order” is followed. If no stop operation is performed, a winning cannot be established. In “S · BB”, a “winning permission order” is notified, and a configuration that is more advantageous to the player than “N · BB” is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “S · BB” may be any configuration that is more advantageous to the player than “N · BB”. You may comprise so that it may do. In addition, in order to secure as many chances as possible in the “BB general gaming state”, the winning of “Jack-in (Replay-Replay-Replay)” that triggers the transition to the “RB gaming state” is delayed. (Thus, it is possible to acquire a large number of medals), so-called “replay removal” may be performed more easily than “N · BB” (the “replay removal permission order” is provided). Informing this, etc.).

  In the embodiment, the lottery condition for the “N · BB” or “S · BB” sort lottery is determined from a plurality of conditions (for example, “even number”, “odd number”) based on the “RB stock number”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of stocks of an arbitrary combination such as the number of stocks of “BB stock”, so-called “single bonus (SB)” can be adopted.

  Further, in the embodiment, the BB type selection table (FIG. 5) used for determining “N · BB” or “S · BB” is different when “RB stock number” is “odd” or “even”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the “RB stock number” that can be adjusted by the player according to the operation mode of the stop button is “0”, when the “RB stock number” is a specific number (for example, “7” to “9”), “RB If the “number of stocks” is larger than the specific number, it is set in three stages, and the probability of winning the “S / BB” is the highest for the specific number and the lowest for the larger number than the specific number. . With this configuration, when the “RB stock number” changes from “0” to a specific number, the degree of advantage for the player is increased (increased), and the “RB stock number” is increased. You can add the fun of adjusting to a specific number. On the other hand, when the “RB stock number” becomes larger than the specific number, the degree of advantage for the player is rather reduced (decreased). ”Can be carefully adjusted (inferred) to enjoy the game.

  In the embodiment, as the operation mode of the operation means, “3 types” “winning permission order” of “forward press”, “middle press”, and “reverse press” is adopted, but this is not limitative. is not. For example, “6 types” of “winning permission order” (“left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, “right middle left”) may be adopted. it can.

  Further, the “winning order” is adopted as the operation mode of the stop button, but it is not limited to this. For example, a combination of “winning permission operation timing”, “winning permission order” and “winning permission operation timing”, a time from a predetermined time (for example, when the start lever 6 is operated) until the stop button is operated, and the like. It can also be adopted.

  Furthermore, it is not limited to the “N · BB” or “S · BB” sort lottery that is determined from a plurality of lottery conditions based on the number of stocks of an arbitrary combination, but any advantageous state (“RB gaming state”, It may be a lottery regarding the occurrence of “auxiliary period” in which “winning permission order” is announced between a plurality of games.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. The structure, electrical circuit, etc. of the gaming machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, when “BB winning combination” is not determined in the “BB general gaming state”, and “BB” is won, “S · BB” Alternatively, “N · BB” is not distributed (“S / BB gaming state” and “S / BB general gaming state” are not provided). In addition, the “RB stock release determination table” shown in Fig. 27 is used to determine the release of "RB stock" (transition to "RB internal winning state") (Fig. 28) and the release of "RB stock". By changing the probability based on the “Number of BB stocks”, a situation where the probability of winning the “RB” winning is permitted (a favorable condition for the player) and a situation where the probability is low (a disadvantageous condition) are generated. I try to let them. Here, when both “BB stock number” and “RB stock number” are “1” or more, the “RB stock” release lottery is performed. When the “RB stock” release lottery is won, the winning establishment of “RB” is preferentially permitted over “BB”.

[Description of RB Stock Release Determination Table]
FIG. 27 shows an “RB stock release determination table” for determining the release of “RB stock” (transition to “RB internal winning state”) based on the “number of BB stocks”.

  In the “RB stock release determination table”, lottery is performed based on the “BB stock number” and a random value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383”.

  FIG. 27 (1) is configured such that the winning (release) probability varies depending on whether the “BB stock number” is “even” or “odd”. In FIG. 27 (1), when “BB stock number” is “even number”, the odd number is more likely to be determined (released), which is advantageous to the player. It is configured as follows. With such a configuration, the player can play a game while adjusting the establishment / non-establishment of the winning of “BB” by a stop operation in order to keep the “number of BB stocks” at “odd”. That is, it is possible to adjust the “BB stock number” according to the player's intention and to give the player the pleasure of determining the optimum game. In addition, since the “BB stock count” has a new meaning of changing the transition to another advantageous state different from “BB”, it is possible to provide the player with a new gameability, It can enhance interest.

  FIG. 27 (2) shows a modification of the “RB stock release determination table” shown in FIG. 27 (1). In the embodiment, the “RB stock release determination table” shown in FIG. 27 (2) is used.

  In FIG. 27 (2), a predetermined range (“0” (no stock), “1 to 5”, “6 to” (6 or more)) is provided for the “BB stock number”, and the selection probability according to this predetermined range. Are configured differently. In the modified example, the greater the “BB stock number”, the higher the probability that the winning (release) will be determined, which is advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, the player can play the game while adjusting the establishment / non-establishment of the winning of “BB” (especially focusing on the non-winning of winning) by the stop operation in order to save the “BB stock number”. . That is, it is possible to adjust the “BB stock number” according to the player's intention and to give the player the pleasure of determining the optimum game. In addition, since the “BB stock count” has a new meaning of changing the transition to another advantageous state different from “BB”, it is possible to provide the player with a new gameability, It can enhance interest.

[Description of Next Bonus Determination Processing in Embodiment 2]
Next, the next bonus determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This next bonus determination process is executed in ST33 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the “BB stock number” and the “RB stock number” are “1” or more (ST301). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST302, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST306. In ST302, an RB release lottery is performed. Specifically, using the “RB stock release determination table” shown in FIG. 27 (1), a lottery is performed based on the “BB stock number” and a random value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383”. , Determine the release of “RB stock”. Specifically, if “BB stock number” is “even”, it is elected with a probability of “1/4”, and if “odd”, it is elected with a probability of “2/4”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not RB release has been won (ST303). When this determination is “YES”, that is, when “RB stock” is released, the process proceeds to ST304, and when “NO”, ie, “RB stock” is not released, the process proceeds to ST306. In ST304, “10 (H)” is set as the “hit request flag”. Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the “RB stock number” (ST305), and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  In ST306, it is determined whether or not “BB stock number” is “1” or more. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST307, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST309. In ST307, “20 (H)” is set as the hit request flag. Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the BB stock number (ST308), and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  In ST309, “00 (H)” is set as a hit request flag, and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the “BB stock number” and the “RB stock number” are “1” or more, the “RB stock” release lottery based on the “BB stock number” is performed. Then, when this release lottery is won, the “RB stock” is released in preference to the “BB stock”. That is, based on the hit request flag “10 (H)” set in ST304 of FIG. 28, the gaming state in the next game shifts to “RB internal winning state”, and RB winning establishment is permitted (permitted). . In this way, the “BB stock number” can be adjusted according to the player's intention, and an optimal game can be selected (selection of whether to give priority to RB winning or BB winning). Thereby, it becomes possible to give the player the pleasure of making a game strategy.

  In the embodiment, when the “BB stock number” and the “RB stock number” are “1” or more, the “RB stock” release lottery based on the “BB stock number” is performed. However, the “BB stock” release lottery based on the “number of RB stocks” may be performed. In addition, the release lottery of “BB stock” or “RB stock” is not limited to the case based on the other stock number. For example, “BB stock number” and “RB stock number” are added, subtracted, multiplied, A predetermined value is added to, subtracted, or multiplied by a number obtained by dividing, a number obtained by squaring a “RB stock number” (or “BB stock number”, etc.), and a “RB stock number” (or “BB stock number”, etc.) It can also be based on the number of divisions.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The structure, electrical circuit, etc. of the gaming machine of the third embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, in the gaming machine of the third embodiment, in the “BB general gaming state”, the “Winning Permitted Order” of the “Bell Minor” is not determined, and when “BB” is won, “S · BB” Alternatively, “N · BB” is not distributed (“S / BB gaming state” and “S / BB general gaming state” are not provided).

  Further, in the third embodiment, when the “bell small part” is internally won in the “general gaming state” and “bonus internal winning state”, the “prize winning order” that allows the “bell small part” to be won is set. A period (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary period”) in which this “winning permission order” is notified is determined. The “auxiliary period” is determined by whether or not to generate a lottery when a predetermined condition is established (in the embodiment, “BB” is established). In the “assistance period”, when the “bell small part” is won internally, the player can reliably realize the winning by operating the stop button in accordance with the notification. This “auxiliary period” is basically composed of a plurality of consecutive games (in the embodiment, “30 times” or “60 times”). The “auxiliary period” is a period in which winning of the “bell bell” can be achieved by following the notification, and is an advantageous situation for the player. The number of games for which the “auxiliary period” continues is hereinafter referred to as “the number of auxiliary period games”.

  In the third embodiment, the occurrence of the “auxiliary period” is determined using the “auxiliary period occurrence determination table” shown in FIG. 29A (ST407 in FIG. 30). Then, by changing the probability of generating the “auxiliary period” based on the “number of RB stocks”, a situation in which the probability of generating the “auxiliary period” is high (a favorable condition for the player) and a situation in which the probability is low ( Unfavorable conditions). Further, the “number of auxiliary period game times” is determined using the “auxiliary period game number determination table” shown in FIG. 29 (2) (ST410 in FIG. 30). Then, by changing the probability of determining the “number of games for the auxiliary period” (in the embodiment, “30 times” or “60 times”) based on the “number of RB stocks”, the “auxiliary period that is advantageous to the player” A situation where the probability of determining “the number of games” (“60 times” in the embodiment) is high and a situation where the probability is low are provided.

[Explanation of auxiliary period occurrence determination table and auxiliary period game number determination table]
FIG. 29 shows an “auxiliary period occurrence determination table” for determining the occurrence of the “auxiliary period” based on the “number of RB stocks”.

  In this “auxiliary period occurrence determination table”, lottery is performed based on “RB stock count” and a random value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383”.

  FIG. 29 (1) is configured such that the winning (occurrence) probability varies depending on whether the “RB stock number” is “even” or “odd”. In FIG. 29 (1), the probability that the winning (occurrence) is determined is higher in the case of “even number” than in the case where “RB stock number” is “odd” (winning probability “3/4”). "), Which is advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, the player can play the game while adjusting whether or not “RB” is won by the stop operation in order to keep the “number of RB stock” at “even”. That is, it becomes possible to adjust the “RB stock number” according to the player's intention and to give the player the pleasure of determining the optimum game (a situation in which the probability of generating the “auxiliary period” is high). And since the “RB stock count” has a new meaning that affects the occurrence of another advantageous state different from the “RB” win, it is possible to provide a player with a new gameability, It can enhance interest.

  FIG. 29 (2) shows the probability that the “number of auxiliary period games” (“60 times”) advantageous to the player is determined depending on whether the “RB stock number” is “even” or “odd”. Are configured differently. In FIG. 29 (2), the “number of auxiliary period games” (“60 times”) that is advantageous to the player is more advantageous when the “odd number” is “even” than when the “RB stock number” is “even”. The probability of being determined is high (decision probability “3/4”), which is advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, the player can play a game while adjusting the establishment / non-establishment of the winning of “RB” by the stop operation in order to keep the “number of RB stocks” at “odd number”. In other words, a situation in which the “RB stock number” is adjusted according to the player's intention, and the player is most likely to determine the optimal game (“the number of auxiliary period games advantageous to the player” (“60 times”)). ) Will be able to give fun to decide. And since the “RB stock count” has a new meaning that affects the occurrence of another advantageous state different from the “RB” win, it is possible to provide a player with a new gameability, It can enhance interest.

  In addition, the “auxiliary period occurrence determination table” shown in FIG. 29A is configured such that it is more advantageous to the player that the “number of RB stocks” is “even” than “odd”. In addition, the “assistance period game number determination table” shown in FIG. 29 (2) is configured such that it is more advantageous for the player that the “RB stock number” is “odd” than “even”. In other words, each table has a configuration in which the advantageous situation is switched between “even” and “odd”. In the embodiment, when the “number of RB stocks” is “even”, the “auxiliary period” is likely to be generated, but the “auxiliary period” is not easily continued. On the other hand, when the “RB stock number” is “odd”, the “auxiliary period” is not easily generated, but the “auxiliary period” is easily continued. By using these tables together, it is possible to provide a game with the same expected value but different contents, giving the player room to select a favorite game, and increasing the interest in the game. May be suitable. In the embodiment, the tables shown in FIGS. 29 (1) and (2) are configured such that the expected values are the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the table is “even”, It is good also as a structure so that it may become an advantageous situation, ie, an expected value differs.

[Main flow chart for sub-control circuit]
Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the main flowchart for the sub control circuit shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a game start command has been received (ST401). The command at the start of the game is transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in ST18 of FIG. Further, the command at the start of the game is an “internal winning combination command” indicating the information of the internal winning combination determined in ST42 in FIG. 16, updated in ST46 in FIG. 16, ST104, ST107, and ST110 in FIG. “Bonus stock number command” including information on “BB stock number” or “RB stock number”, information on the table number selected in ST55 of FIG. 17 (Note that in ST51 of FIG. 17, the gaming state is “general gaming state”) Or “table number command” including “determining whether or not the bonus internal winning state” is set. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to step S402, and if “NO”, ST401 is repeated.

  In ST402, it is determined whether or not the number of auxiliary period games stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 76 is “1” or more, that is, whether or not it is an “auxiliary period”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S403, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST406. In step S403, it is determined whether or not “Bell's small role” has been won internally. That is, it is determined whether or not “Bell small combination” information is included in the command (internal winning combination command) received at ST401. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST404, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST406. In ST404, the liquid crystal display device 5 is controlled to notify the “winning permission order” of “bell small part”, and a notification image as shown in FIG. 24 is displayed. Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the “number of times of auxiliary period game” and stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 76 (ST405).

  In ST406, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a “winning combination command” has been received. The “winning combination command” is transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in ST29 of FIG. The “winning combination command” includes information on a winning combination in which a winning combination has been established. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST406, and if “NO”, ST406 is repeated.

  In ST407, it is determined whether or not “BB” is won. That is, it is determined whether or not “BB” information is included in the “winning combination command” received in ST406. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST408, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST401.

  In ST408, an “auxiliary period” generation lottery is performed. The sub CPU 74 refers to the “subsidiary period generation determination table” (FIG. 29 (1)), and stores information on “RB stock number” (“even number” included in the game start command (bonus stock number command) received in ST401. ”Or“ odd number ”) and a random value extracted from the range of“ 0 ”to“ 16383 ”, the“ auxiliary period ”generation lottery is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is won, that is, whether or not the occurrence of the “auxiliary period” is won (ST409). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST410, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST401.

  In ST410, an “assistance period game count” determination lottery is performed. The sub CPU 74 refers to the “subsidiary period game number determination table” (FIG. 29 (2)), and information (“RB stock number”) included in the game start command (bonus stock number command) received in ST401 (“ "Even number" or "Odd number") and a random number extracted from the range "0" to "16383" to determine whether the "auxiliary period game count" is set to "30 times" or "60 times" A lottery to do. Subsequently, in ST411, the “number of auxiliary period games” (“30 times” or “60 times”) determined in ST410 is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 76. As a result, an “auxiliary period” is generated from the next game, and the “prize winning order” of “bell small part” is notified.

  As described above, based on the “number of RB stock”, a situation where the probability of occurrence of the “subsidy period” is high and a situation where the probability of occurrence is low is set, so the stop operation according to whether or not the player is awarded “RB” is determined. It is possible to play a strategic game in which the “number of RB stock” is intentionally adjusted.

  In the embodiment, the “auxiliary period” in which the lottery is generated based on the “number of RB stocks” is provided with the “number of games in the auxiliary period” and continues for a plurality of games, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the “winning order” may be notified only for one game. Further, for example, not only the small role such as “Bell small role” but also the “winning permission order” of bonus combinations such as “BB” and “RB” may be notified. Furthermore, the “auxiliary period” is not limited to the notification of the “winning permission order”, but the type of the determined internal winning combination may be notified. Furthermore, the right to generate the “subsidiary period” (“subsidiary period occurrence frequency”) is generated multiple times, and the determination of the “subsidiary period occurrence number” is determined by lottery based on the “number of RB stocks”. It is also good.

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

  In the embodiment, lottery conditions relating to the occurrence of a situation advantageous to the player (for example, “S · BB”, “auxiliary period”) based on the “number of RB stock” and “number of BB stock” are set to a plurality of conditions (for example, “RB”). The “number of stocks” is determined from “even” or “odd”), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an arbitrary number of stocks such as a so-called “single bonus (SB)” stock number can be employed. In addition, the number of missed special small roles (number of internal winnings-number of winnings), the number of appearances of specific symbols in the display window (such as so-called “reach eyes”), and the stop button operated in a specific stop order The lottery condition can be determined from a plurality of conditions based on the number of times played, the so-called “wait time” accumulated, the so-called “game media difference sheet number (IN / OUT difference sheet number)”, and the like.

  In addition, as “a situation advantageous to the player”, for example, “a situation where S / BB is likely to occur (Example 1)”, “a situation where bonus (BB, RB) winning is permitted (Example 2)”. Or “a situation where the winning permission order of the stop button necessary for realizing the winning of the internal winning combination is notified (Example 3)”, or “basically only based on the operation timing of the player or Stop control (so-called “no control”) of a plurality of reels is performed, that is, the situation where the stop operation position coincides with the stop control position (so-called “challenge time (CT)”) ”,“ along the effective line “Situation where symbol combination allowed to be lined up is notified”, “Situation where single bonus is easy to win (or internal winning) (SB high probability state)”, “Predetermined role (eg, BB, RB, small Part or re Skills, etc.) winning (or internal winning) is easy circumstances (for example, it is also possible to adopt a so-called "centralized state", etc.) ", and the like.

  In addition, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine in addition to the slot machine as in the embodiment. 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 present invention includes an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4, a process of performing ST15 in FIG. 14), and a special combination (for example, described later) BB, RB) winning number information storage means (for example, a later-described main control circuit 71, a hit request flag, BB stock number counter, RB stock number counter) and the internal winning combination determination means determine the special combination as an internal winning combination, or the winning combination number information storage means based on the winning of the special combination Establishable frequency information updating means for updating the information stored in (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a process of performing ST15 of FIG. 14, a process of performing ST33 of FIG. 15) , An advantageous state generating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, ST27 of FIG. 15 is performed) for generating a predetermined advantageous state (for example, “S · BB” and “auxiliary period” to be described later) advantageous to the player; And the sub-control circuit 72, the process of performing ST411 in FIG. 30), and the information stored in the possible number of times information storage unit, the lottery regarding the generation of a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generating unit is performed. Lottery means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, a table shown in FIG. 5, a process of performing ST28 of FIG. 15, a sub-control circuit 72, a table of FIG. 29, a process of performing ST408 and ST410 of FIG. 30); Although it is characterized in that it is provided, the specific configuration of the feasible number of times information storage means, the feasible number of times information update means, the advantageous state generating means, the lottery means, etc. can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition to the “RB stock number” and “BB stock number”, the possible number of times information storage means may adopt a stock number of an arbitrary combination such as a so-called “single bonus (SB)” stock number.

  Further, as the advantageous state generating means, any means can be adopted as long as it is a means for generating a state in which a state advantageous to the player continues for a plurality of game units. For example, as an advantageous state generating means, a so-called super big, a means for generating AT, BB, RB, so-called small role concentration, so-called challenge time (CT), etc., which have a relatively large number of continuous games, can be adopted. . In addition, for example, a program that performs occurrence determination, continuation determination, midway determination, generation, continuation, and end (for example, end lottery of a high-probability regame period in a stock machine) can be employed as the advantageous state generation means. Advantageous states include BB, RB, SB, small role navigation, CT, RT, ST release, and the like.

  Further, the lottery means includes determination of whether or not an advantageous state has occurred, determination of the number of advantageous states to be generated, and the like.

  Furthermore, the lottery means performs a lottery regarding the occurrence of a predetermined advantageous state based on the information stored in the number-of-establishable times information storage means. “Based on” is not limited to information based on the information itself of “RB stock number” (or “BB stock number”, etc.), but is a predetermined calculation for “RB stock number” (or “BB stock number”, etc.). And based on the information indicating the calculation result. For example, information obtained by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing “BB stock number” and “RB stock number”, information obtained by squaring “RB stock number” (or “BB stock number”, etc.), “RB stock number” ( Alternatively, it may be based on information obtained by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing a predetermined value with respect to “the number of BB stocks”.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present invention can also be applied to uses such as a gaming machine that needs to reflect the player's intention in the game.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the symbol row | line | column of reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1. (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination of a game machine 1, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a figure which shows the example of BB classification selection table of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the game state of the gaming machine 1, the internal winning combination, and the relationship of the stop table group selected. It is a figure which shows the example of the table number selection table of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the example of the stop table selected in the condition of internal winning combination "bell small part" and table number 1. (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the example of the stop table selected in the condition of internal winning combination "bell small part" and table number 2. (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the example of the stop table selected in the condition of internal winning combination "bell small part" and table number 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). 3 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. 14 is a diagram subsequent to FIG. 13 (Example 1). FIG. 15 is a diagram subsequent to FIG. 14 (Example 1). It is a flowchart which shows the probability lottery process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a flowchart which shows the stop table selection process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a flowchart which shows the stock number alerting | reporting relevant process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). 4 is a flowchart showing a reel stop process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. 20 is a diagram subsequent to FIG. 19 (Example 1). It is a flowchart which shows BB lottery processing of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a next bonus determination process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect process in the general gaming state for the sub-control circuit BB of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit stock number alerting | reporting relevant process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a figure which shows the example of the RB stock discharge | release determination table of the gaming machine 1 (Example 2). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a next bonus determination process of the gaming machine 1 (Example 2). FIG. (Example 3) which is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant period generation | occurrence | production determination table of the gaming machine 1, and the auxiliary | assistant period game frequency determination table. It is a main flowchart for sub-control circuits of the gaming machine 1 (Example 3).

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 5 liquid crystal display device 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 71 main control circuit 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
72 Sub control circuit 74 Sub CPU
75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM

Claims (5)

An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
A number-of-establishable times information storage means for storing information on the number of times that the special role winning can be achieved;
Number-of-establishable times information for updating the information stored in the number-of-establishable times information storage means based on whether the internal winning combination determining means determines that the special role is an internal winning combination or winning of the special role is established. Update means;
Advantageous state generating means for generating a predetermined advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Based on the information stored in the establishment possible number information storage means,
A gaming machine comprising: lottery means for performing lottery with respect to generation of a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generating means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means generates a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generating means when the information on the number of times stored in the possible number of times information storage means indicates one or more times. A gaming machine characterized by a high probability of being determined. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Based on the information stored in the establishment possibility number information storage means or the information stored in the establishment possibility number information storage means, it is notified that the probability of generating a predetermined advantageous state by the advantageous state generation means is high. A gaming machine comprising an informing means. An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
A possible number of times information storage means for storing information on the number of times that the winning of the first special role can be achieved or information on the number of times that the winning of the second special role can be achieved;
The internal winning combination determining means determines that the first special combination or the second special combination is an internal winning combination, or the winning of the first special combination or the second special combination is established. The possible number of times information update means for updating the information stored in the possible number of times information storage means based on:
Advantageous state generating means for generating either a normal advantageous state or a special advantageous state with different degrees of advantage based on the winning of the first special combination,
Based on the information on the number of times that the winning of the first or second special combination or the first and second special combinations can be realized is stored in the possible number-of-establishment times information storage unit, A gaming machine comprising: lottery means for determining whether an advantageous state or the special advantageous state is generated. An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
A number-of-establishable times information storage means for storing information on the number of times that the special role winning can be achieved;
Number-of-establishable times information for updating the information stored in the number-of-establishable times information storage means based on whether the internal winning combination determining means determines that the special role is an internal winning combination or winning of the special role is established. Update means;
Variation display means for variably displaying identification information necessary for the game;
Operation means operated during game operation;
When the internal winning combination determining means determines a specific combination as an internal winning combination, among the operation modes of the operating unit, an operation mode determining unit that determines an operation mode that permits winning of the specific combination;
A stop control means for controlling to stop the variation display based on a determination result of the operation mode determination means and an operation mode of the operation means;
Operation mode notifying means for notifying the determination result of the operation mode determining means;
And a lottery means for determining whether or not to notify the determination result of the operation mode determination means by the operation mode notification means based on the information stored in the possible number of times information storage means. To play.

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