JP2005211599A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which various game ball put-out sounds are generated if a predetermined role is won by making successful reckless pressing in a stop operation of a variable display means. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine 1 comprises: a stop operation timing decision means for deciding a timing for a player to perform a stop operation for commanding the stop of variable display on a variable display means; and a performance execution means for executing a predetermined performance relating to a game if the timing of the stop operation decided by the stop operation timing decision means is a predetermined timing. The game machine is then configured to generate special game ball put-out sounds which are different for each prize win, if a small role of JAC is successfully won by reckless pressing during a JAC game. Furthermore, the game machine comprises game ball put-out sounds as many as the maximum number of times of prize wins for the small role of JAC with which a prize win is permitted during the JAC game, and is configured to generate all the kinds of game ball put-out sounds if all the small roles of JAC are won by reckless pressing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A symbol indicating the winning of a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) through a typical lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. In other words, gaming machines that require a technique skilled in the timing of the stop operation (referred to as “to push”, a technique for operating the stop button or the like at an appropriate timing) are currently mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, an interesting gaming machine is desired by an approach from another viewpoint.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine.

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

  (1) A game start command means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) that outputs a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player, and the game start command signal output from the game start command means are detected. Based on the above, a variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc., which will be described later) for variably displaying a plurality of identification information (for example, symbols shown in FIG. 2, which will be described later) necessary for the game, Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the game start command signal output from the means (for example, seed control for executing step S13 in FIG. 15 described later and probability lottery processing in FIG. 19) Circuit 71 and the like, and stop operation timing determining means (for example, determining timing of stop operation by the player for commanding stop of the variable display of the variable display means) And a stop command means (for example, a stop button described later) for outputting a stop command signal for the variable display means in response to the stop operation by the player. 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) and stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information based on the detection of the stop command signal output from the stop command means (for example, step S15 in FIG. 15 described later) The main control circuit 71 that executes steps S25 and S26 in FIG. 16 and the like, and the timing of the stop operation determined by the stop operation timing determination means is a predetermined timing (for example, bitter press described later). Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect related to a game (for example, a payout sound generated based on a table shown in FIG. 12 described later) (For example, a main control circuit 71 and a sub control circuit 72 that execute step S114 of FIG. 23 described later).

  According to the invention of (1), the gaming machine is provided with the effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect relating to the game when the timing of the stop operation determined by the stop operation timing determination means is the predetermined timing. The player may try to improve the technique of making the eyeball successful, and the player can be eager to improve the eyelash technique.

  (2) Special game state transition means for shifting the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special gaming state (for example, an RB gaming state described later) when a predetermined condition (for example, winning of an RB described later) is established. For example, a main control circuit 71 that executes step S37 in FIG. 17 described later) is provided, and the effect executing means executes the predetermined effect when the gaming state of the gaming machine is the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to (1).

  According to the invention of (2), when the gaming state of the gaming machine is a special gaming state (for example, a gaming state that is continuous over a predetermined number of unit games such as an RB gaming state), the determination is made by the stop operation timing determination means. Since the performance execution means executes the predetermined performance related to the game when the timing of the stopped operation performed is the predetermined timing, it is possible to further increase the aspirations of the player and improve the player's interest in the game it can.

  (3) The special game state includes a predetermined number of unit games (for example, “8 times”, etc.), and the predetermined performance has a predetermined number corresponding to the number of unit games of the predetermined number. The order execution means is determined by the stop operation timing determination means, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 to be described later that the payout sounds are ordered from first to eighth. (2) characterized in that when the timing of the stop operation is a predetermined timing (for example, bitter press described later), the one predetermined effect is selected and executed according to the predetermined order. Game machines.

  According to the invention of (3), for example, a different presentation is executed every time the look is successful, so that the willingness to make the look successful is further improved and the player's interest in the game is expected to be improved. can do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an interesting gaming machine with a wide variety of games.

[Appearance of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a 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.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “cherry (symbol 97)” described later)) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a small cherry small role described later) corresponds to a predetermined position (for example, “cherry (pattern 97)” described later). If the number of BETs to be described later is “3”, the symbol is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the left display window 4L), or the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is activated. A predetermined winning combination is won by stopping and displaying in a predetermined position corresponding to the winning line.

  Hereinafter, in the “winning” of the winning combination in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for paying out a predetermined game medium to the player is arranged at a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. In addition to being stopped and displayed, a predetermined symbol combination that does not pay out a predetermined game medium to a player (for example, a chance item described later) corresponds to a predetermined winning line corresponding to any activated pay line. This includes stopping and displaying alongside the position.

  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. 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 stop. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on 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 at the time of winning a prize, 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. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, 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.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a plasma display, a 7-segment, a dot matrix, an LED (Light Any device capable of displaying image information, such as Emitting Diode (EL) and EL (Electronic Luminescence), may be used. Moreover, you may be comprised from several display apparatuses. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can display the display screen. As long as the content can be recognized, the game machine 1 may be located anywhere.

  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. 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 (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Here, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are displays provided at positions where the player can operate to output a stop command signal for stopping the variable display of part or all of the game result display means or the winning display means. It constitutes stop command means.

[Reel design]
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. 7) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “white 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”,“ cherry (symbol 97) ”, and“ clown (symbol 98) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

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

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a non-carry-over state, a carry-over state (winning-not-permitted state), a carry-over state (winning-permitted state), a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Each of these “five types” of game states is basically based on the types of winning combinations that may be won internally, BB, RB (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus”), and bonus winnings. It is distinguished by whether or not is permitted. The game states that are generated by the BB winning and are constituted by the BB general game state and the RB game state are collectively referred to as “BB game state” hereinafter.

  The types of winning combination in each gaming state, the probability thereof, the stop control mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in each gaming state (such as the types of winning combinations that may be awarded), etc. will be described later in FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. Further, the transition between the game states is performed in step S42 in FIG. 17, which will be described later, step S63 in FIG. 20, and step S82 in FIG.

  In the embodiment, after the bonus is won internally, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus is won (generally referred to as carryover). The winning-not-permitted state and the winning-permitted state are gaming states in which bonuses are carried over. These are collectively referred to as “carry-over state” hereinafter.

  The winning disapproval state is a gaming state in which winning of a carried bonus is not permitted (a gaming state in which a winning combination carried out by reel control is not winning). The winning-permitted state is a gaming state in which winning of a carried bonus is permitted. Bonus winning is permitted when a carried-over combination (hereinafter referred to as “carry-over combination”) is selected as a winning combination for a stop to be described later. The non-carry-over state is a gaming state in which bonuses are not carried over.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the BB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” along the active line in the carryover state. After BB wins, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The RB winning is realized by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line in the carryover state, or arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the BB general gaming state. The RB winning in the BB general gaming state is generally called JAC in. After the RB wins, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. The BB gaming state is an advantageous gaming state compared to the RB gaming state.

  Replay (replay) winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in a carryover state or a non-carryover state. When the replay is won, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted (the player is given game value), so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In the carry-over state, non-carry-over state, and BB general game state, it is possible to achieve winnings of the medium cherry, small cherry, bell, and watermelon small roles. Is as shown. The winning of the small cherry role is realized by “cherry” being stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. In addition, the winning of the small cherry corner is realized by “cherry” being stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage.

  The winning of a JAC small role (actual item) is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “Clown-Clown-Clown” in the RB gaming state. When the number of winnings of the JAC small role becomes “8”, the gaming state changes. Here, a game in an RB gaming state in which a winning of a JAC small role may be realized is generally referred to as a JAC game.

[Probability lottery table]
FIG. 4 shows a probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination in the non-carry-over state or the carry-over state when the BET number is “3” (see FIG. 19 described later).

  FIG. 4 (1) shows a non-carryover state probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4 (1), a bonus is awarded when random numbers within the range of “0” to “203” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process. Becomes an internal winner. The probability of winning the bonus internally is “about 1/80”.

  FIG. 4 (2) shows a carry-over state probability lottery table. Since the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4 (2) is used to determine the internal winning combination in the carryover state where the bonus is carried over, the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination. The probability of winning an internal winning combination other than the bonus is the same as the probability shown in FIG.

[Winning role selection table for suspension]
The stop winning combination selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The winning combination selection table for stop shows a lottery value for winning each winning combination for stop according to the internal winning combination and the game state.

  The winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning winning combination is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that the stop mode of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Winning a winning combination will be allowed).

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”. For example, when the internal winning combination is lost (none) in the winning-permitted state, when the extracted random number value is “100”, first, the lottery corresponding to the lost (none) that is the winning winning combination from “100” is selected. Subtract the value “0”. The subtracted value is “100” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “128” corresponding to the carryover combination that is the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from this “100”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stoppage.

  When the internal winning combination is a bonus in the non-carry-over state, the chance item is always selected as the stopping winning combination. For example, as will be described later, the reel 3L stops and displays “bell (design 94)” (see FIG. 2) on the cross-down line 8e, and the reel 3C displays “bell (design 94) on the bottom line 8c. ) "Is stopped and the reel 3R stops and displays" Bell (symbol 94) "on the cross-up line 8a, whereby the symbols" 3 "of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are displayed. “Bell (symbol 94)” is a stop display mode in which “V” is drawn as a whole. In addition, when the internal winning combination is lost in the non-carry-over state and the winning disapproval state, the loss is always selected as the winning combination for stopping. Further, when the internal winning combination is lost in the winning permission state, the carryover combination is always selected as the stopping winning combination, and the bonus winning is permitted.

[Direction execution decision probability lottery table]
The effect execution decision probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect execution determination probability lottery table is a probability lottery table that is referred to in the effect execution determination process in step S10 in FIG. 15 and step S27 in FIG. The effect execution decision probability lottery table includes a start switch-on effect execution decision probability lottery table, a first stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table, and a second stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table. In step S10 in FIG. 15, the start switch-on effect execution decision probability lottery table in FIG. 6A is referred to. In step S27 of FIG. 16, every time the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed (regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R), the first stop operation time effect execution decision probability lottery table, 2 Each table is referred to in the order of the stop operation time effect execution decision probability lottery table. For example, when the stop button is pressed in the order of 7C, 7R, and 7L, when the stop button is pressed for the first time (that is, when the stop button 7C is pressed), the first stop operation effect is executed. The determination probability lottery table is referred to, and the second stop operation time effect execution determination probability lottery table is referred to when the stop button is pressed second (that is, when the stop button 7R is pressed). Regardless of what stop button is pressed, when it is detected that the first stop button is pressed, the first stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table is referred to, and the second stop When it is detected that the button has been pressed, the second stop operation time effect execution decision probability lottery table is referred to.

  Here, since the effect execution determination probability lottery process is not executed during the third stop operation (that is, when the stop button 7L is pressed in the above example), there is no effect execution determination probability lottery table to be referred to. When the execution of the continuous effect is decided, when the start switch is turned on, at the time of the first stop operation, at the time of the second stop operation, when the continuous effect is not executed, inevitably at the time of the third stop operation This is to execute a continuous performance.

  Further, each effect execution decision probability lottery table includes a table used when a false effect flag described later is on and a table used when a false effect flag is off. For example, when step S10 in FIG. 15 is executed and the false performance flag is OFF, the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (1) (b) is referred to. In addition, when step S27 in FIG. 16 is executed and the first stop button is pressed and the fake effect flag is OFF, the probability lottery table shown in FIG. Reference is made to the probability lottery table shown in (b) of FIG. 7 (3) when the execution of step S27 in FIG. 16 and when the second stop button is pressed and the false performance flag is off. Is referenced.

  The start switch-on effect execution decision probability lottery table, the first stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table, and the second stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table are as shown in the figure. Each time, a random range of whether or not to execute the production is assigned. Based on one random number extracted in the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13) of the gaming machine 1 (the random number extraction range is “0” to “16383”), the false effect flag and the value of the continuous effect counter are set. Accordingly, it is determined with reference to a predetermined row of the probability lottery table whether or not to execute the continuous effect. For example, when the start switch is on and the false effect flag is on and the value of the continuous effect counter is “4”, the continuous effect counter of the probability lottery table in FIG. "" Is referenced. At this time, if one random number extracted in the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 is in the range of “0” to “6554”, execution of the continuous effect is determined, and “6555” to “16383” are determined. If it is in the range, the non-execution of the continuous performance is determined. The respective selection probabilities are “1 / 2.5” and about “1 / 1.6668”. When it is determined that the continuous effect is executed, the probability that the continuous effect is executed when the start switch is turned on is “1 / 2.5”.

  Similarly, when the false effect flag is on and the value of the continuous effect counter is “4” at the time of the first stop operation, the continuous effect counter of the probability lottery table in FIG. The row “4” is referenced. At this time, when one random number extracted in the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 is in the range of “0” to “9102”, execution of the continuous effect is determined, and “9103” to “16383” are determined. If it is in the range, the non-execution of the continuous performance is determined. The respective selection probabilities are about “1 / 1.7998” and about “1 / 2.5033”. And when it is determined that the continuous effect is executed, the probability that the continuous effect is executed at the time of the first stop operation is “1/3”. This is calculated as a conditional probability that the execution of the continuous effect is determined during the first stop operation when the non-execution of the continuous effect is determined when the start switch is turned on. That is, it is calculated as the product of the probability that the continuous performance non-execution is determined when the start switch is turned on and the probability that the continuous performance execution is determined during the first stop operation. Specifically, about “1 / 1.6668” × about “1 / 1.7998” = “1/3”. In this way, when the execution of the continuous effect is determined, at which timing of the start switch on, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation is executed. Is calculated. For example, when the false effect flag is on and the value of the continuous effect counter is “4”, the continuous effect is executed at the timing when the start switch is turned on, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. The probabilities to be performed are as follows: (a) in FIG. 6 (1), (a) in FIG. 6 (2), (a) in FIG. 7 (3), and (a) in FIG. It can be seen that they are 1 / 2.5, 1/3, 1/5, and 1/15. In this way, the continuous effect is generated according to the false effect flag, the value of the continuous effect counter, and the timing of the start switch on, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation. Probability of execution is different. By setting these differences in probabilities to a level that can be perceived by the player, the gameability of the gaming machine can be improved, and the player's interest in continuous production and, in turn, the game's interest can be enhanced. .

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the false effect flag, the value of the continuous effect counter, and the timing when the start switch is turned on, at the time of the first stop operation, at the time of the second stop operation, or at the time of the third stop operation Depending on whether or not (continuous) production execution probability is varied, the reliability of the continuous production currently being executed (that is, the continuous production is truly informed that the bonus has been won internally) Diversity). For example, when the value of the continuous effect counter is “4” (that is, when it is the first effect image of the continuous effects) and the continuous effect is executed when the start switch is turned on, the continuous effect is a bonus. From (a) and (b) of Fig. 6 (1), the probability of truly notifying the internal winning is “1/15” ÷ (“1/15” + “1 / 2.5”) = "1/7". In this way, the continuous effect is determined according to the false effect flag, the value of the continuous effect counter, and the timing of the start switch on, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation. The reliability of is different. If the difference in reliability is perceptible to the player and the probability is set to a certain extent, the gameability of the gaming machine may be improved, and the player's interest in continuous performance and, in turn, the game's interest may be enhanced. . Here, the degree of reliability differs depending on the execution timing of each of the continuous effects (when the start switch is turned on, at the time of the first stop operation, at the time of the second stop operation, or at the time of the third stop operation). Expected value.

  When the effect execution decision probability lottery table shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is used, it is a continuous effect informing that the bonus has been won internally, and a specific effect is continuously performed over a predetermined number of unit games. Depending on the number of unit games since the start of the continuous production, a specific production start time (when the start switch is turned on, at the time of the first stop operation, at the time of the second stop operation, at the time of the third stop operation), and a bonus The relationship with the reliability of internal winning can be made different.

[Relationship between gaming state, winning combination for stopping, and selected stop table group]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the relationship between the gaming state, the winning combination for stop, and the stop table group to be selected will be described. The stop table group represents, as an example, a set of stop tables which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 to 10 and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, the contents of the selected stop table group can basically change for each gaming state and internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the name of the table group shown in the column of the stop table group in FIG. 8 is determined based on the possibility of winning and the type of winning combination for stopping that has the possibility of winning. For this reason, in the embodiment, even when stop table groups having the same name are selected, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R do not always match.

  When the winning / non-winning stop table group is selected, no winning of any internal winning combination is achieved regardless of the winning combination for stopping and the gaming state. If a winning table for which a winning combination can be established is selected, a winning combination for a corresponding winning stop can be established, but it is basically impossible to establish a winning combination for another winning combination for stopping. For example, if a stop table group capable of winning a cherry prize is selected, a winning of a cherry can be established, but a winning of another winning combination for stopping cannot be established.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the “non-carry-over state”, when an internal win is made for a loss (none), a winning / failing stop table group is selected. Therefore, no winning of any internal winning combination is established. In addition, when a winning combination for a stop other than the loss (none) is selected, a stop table group capable of winning a winning combination is selected. Therefore, any winning combination for stopping can be established.

  Also, in the “carry-over state” (BB carry-over state, RB carry-over state), if a win (no) is won internally, a winning stoppage table group (when winning is not allowed) or a BB / RB winning can be established A stop table group (when winning is permitted) is selected. For this reason, BB / RB winning can be established. In the carryover state, the probability of winning an internal loss (none) is “12111/16384”, and a BB / RB winning can be established with a high probability. In addition, when a winning combination for stop other than losing (none) is selected, a stop table group that can be awarded is selected. Therefore, any winning combination for stopping can be established.

  In the general game state during BB, when the loss (none) is selected, the winning / losing stop table group is selected. On the other hand, when RB (JAC IN) is selected, the RB winning establishment possible stop table group is selected. For this reason, it is possible to achieve winning of RB (JAC IN). In addition, even when a winning combination for stop other than losing (none) and RB (JAC IN) is selected, a stop table group capable of winning winning is selected. Therefore, any winning combination for stopping can be established.

  Further, in the RB gaming state, when the loss (none) is selected, the winning / losing stop table group is selected. On the other hand, when a JAC small combination is selected, a JAC winning establishment possible stop table group is selected. For this reason, the winning of the JAC small role can be established.

[Stop table]
Next, a stop table stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 13) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center 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 is performed stops. Here, in the embodiment, the so-called “sliding frame number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”. Referring to FIG. 5, for example, when the right button 3R is rotating and the stop button 7R is operated when the “white 7 (symbol 92)” having the code number “13” reaches the position of the center line 8c. The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that the “bell (symbol 94)” of the code number “09” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a mid-cherry winning establishment possible stop table included in the middle cherry winning establishment stop table group, a corner cherry winning establishment possible stop table, and a bell winning establishment stop table group included in the corner cherry winning establishment stop table group. Included in the stop table group, the stop table included in the stop table group included in the watermelon winning table, the stop table included in the stop table group included in the re-game winning table, and the chance table winning table A chance table winning establishment possible stop table included in the possible stop table group, a BB winning establishment possible stop table included in the BB winning establishment possible stop table group, an RB winning establishment possible stop table included in the RB winning establishment possible stop table group, JAC J included in the winning table C winnability stop table, there is input unsatisfied stop table included in the winning unsatisfied stop table group.

  The bell winning possible stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the winning is achieved when the winning combination for stopping is a bell small combination. When the bell winning possible stop table is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, three "bells (symbol 94)" are stopped and displayed along the center line 8c. The winning of a small role can always be established. In the present embodiment, a winning combination can always be established when a bell small role is won internally. This is related to the arrangement of “bell (symbol 94)” in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the so-called “sliding frame number” is set to “4 frames” at the maximum, and if there is a symbol that establishes a winning in the range of “4 frames” from the position where the stop operation is performed, it can be drawn on the effective line. It has become. Referring to FIG. 2, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell (symbol 94)” is a symbol array that is always arranged in the range of four frames. For this reason, it is possible to arrange “bells (symbol 94)” on the effective line regardless of the position at which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. In other words, basically, the small part of the bell does not cause a so-called “missing out” (that the winning combination of the selected winning combination for stoppage cannot be established).

  In the embodiment, the winning combination for the stop where the replay and the chance are not missed. That is, referring to FIG. 5, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay (symbol 96)” is a symbol array that is always arranged in the range of four frames.

  The middle cherry winning stop table (not shown) is used when the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the winning is achieved when the winning combination for stopping is the middle cherry small combination. In the middle cherry winning stop table, the winning of the medium cherry small role can be established only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the left reel 3L, and other than the predetermined stop operation position. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, the winning of the small cherry role cannot be established.

  The corner cherry winning stop table (not shown) is used when the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the winning is achieved when the winning winning combination is a corner cherry small combination. In the corner cherry winning stop table, the winning of the small portion of the corner cherry can be established only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the left reel 3L, and other than the predetermined stop operation position. If the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, the winning of the small cherry horn cannot be established.

  The watermelon winning stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the winning is achieved when the winning winning combination is a watermelon small combination. In the watermelon winning stop table, a winning combination of a watermelon can be established only when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than, a winning combination of a watermelon small character cannot be established.

  In the embodiment, even when the medium cherry, small cherry or watermelon small combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping, and the winning establishment possible stop table is selected, the winning is established. May not be possible. This is related to the arrangement of “cherry (symbol 97)” or “watermelon (symbol 95)” in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, in the left reel 3L, “cherry (symbol 97)” is not arranged in a pattern arrangement in the range of four frames, but is arranged only at the position of code number “06”. For this reason, “cherry (symbol 97)” cannot be stopped at the effective line depending on the stop operation position. In other words, the medium cherry or the small cherry is configured as a role in which a so-called “missing” may occur. Similarly, referring to FIG. 2, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “watermelon (design 95)” is not arranged in a design that is arranged in a range of four frames. For this reason, “watermelon (symbol 95)” cannot be stopped at the effective line depending on the stop operation position. That is, the small part of the watermelon is configured as a part that can cause so-called “missing”.

  In the embodiment, as an internal winning combination that may be missed, a small cherry role, a small cherry role, or a watermelon small role has been described as an example, but BB ("Red 7 (symbol 91)" , “White 7 (symbol 92)”), and RB (“BAR (symbol 93)”) are also winning combinations for stoppage that can be missed. That is, “red 7 (symbol 91)”, “white 7 (symbol 92)” or “BAR (symbol 93)” are all arranged in a range of 4 frames on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is not a symbol array. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, “red 7 (symbol 91)”, “white 7 (symbol 92)” or “BAR (symbol 93)” may not be stopped at the active line.

  FIG. 9 shows a chance winning winning stop table included in the chance winning winning establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that a winning is achieved when the winning combination for stopping is a chance.

  In FIG. 9, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “13”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “bell (symbol 94)”.

  The stop control position of the central reel 3C is any one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “18”. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol below the symbol corresponding to these is “bell (symbol 94)”.

  Further, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “05”, “08”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “bell (symbol 94)”.

  As described above, when the chance entry winning establishment stop table shown in FIG. 9 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell (symbol 94) is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. "" Is displayed in a "V-shaped" manner, and a chance-winning winning can always be established.

  In the embodiment, when a chance chance is selected as a winning combination for stoppage, a winning can always be established. This is related to the arrangement of “bell (symbol 94)” in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the so-called “sliding frame number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”, and if there is a symbol that establishes a winning in the range of “4 frames” from the position where the stop operation is performed, It is possible to pull in. Referring to FIG. 2, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell (symbol 94)” is a symbol array that is always arranged in the range of four frames. Therefore, no matter where the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the "bell (symbol 94)" is stopped and displayed so as to draw "V" in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is possible. That is, basically, the chance is not to cause a so-called “missing” (inability to establish a winning combination for the selected winning winning combination).

  FIG. 10 shows a JAC winning stop table included in the JAC winning establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that a winning combination is established when the winning winning combination is a JAC small combination.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “02”, “03”, “08”, “11”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “03”, “08”, “11”, “16”, “20” are “Replay (symbol 96)” and the code number “02”. The symbol corresponding to is “Pierrot (symbol 98)”.

  The stop control position of the central reel 3C is any one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “10”, “14”, “15”, or “18”. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “01”, “06”, “10”, “15”, “18” are “Replay (symbol 96)” and the code number “14”. The symbol corresponding to is “Pierrot (symbol 98)”.

  Further, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, “17”, or “18”. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, “18” are “Replay (symbol 96)” and the code number “17”. The symbol corresponding to is “Pierrot (symbol 98)”.

  Here, the “clown (design 98)” is a so-called “bita pushing design”. The “bita pushing pattern” is a pattern in which the stop operation position and the stop control position completely coincide with each other, and is a pattern that stops only when the player successfully pushes the line, and there is no sliding piece (see FIG. 10). (See bold line box).

  As described above, when the JAC winning establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 10 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, along the center line 8c, “Replay (symbol 96)” or “ Three clowns (symbol 98) "are stopped and displayed side by side, and the winning of the JAC small role can be established. However, if the stop operation timing of the player is bad, for example, a stop symbol such as “Replay-Replay-Clown” stops, and the JAC small part does not win.

[Continuous production command table and continuous production data table]
FIGS. 11A and 11B are effects that command execution of a continuous effect that is determined to be displayed on the display screen 5a in the processing of step S9 (see FIG. 15) and step S27 (see FIG. 16) described later. It is an example of the table in which the command and the data of effect image were stored. The continuous effect command table of FIG. 11 (a) stores a value of a continuous effect counter, which is a variable stored in a RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) described later, and an effect command in association with each other. (See FIG. 13). In the continuous effect data table of FIG. 11B, effect commands and effect data are stored in association with each other, and are stored in an image ROM 88 (see FIG. 14) described later. The main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13) of the gaming machine 1 reads a specific effect command from the ROM 32 as necessary, and transmits a command (start command) from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 14). Alternatively, the specific effect command is embedded in the reel stop command). Receiving the specific effect command, the sub control circuit 72 reads the effect data corresponding to the specific effect command with reference to the image ROM 88, and controls the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 14) to correspond to the effect. The image is displayed on the display screen 5a. The effect data may be still image data or moving image data.

  In this example, the image of the effect image corresponding to the “continuous effect first effect data” in FIG. 11B is shown in FIG. The image of the effect image corresponding to “continuous effect second effect data” is shown in FIG. The image of the effect image corresponding to “continuous effect third effect data” is shown in FIG. The image of the effect image corresponding to “continuous effect fourth effect data” is shown in FIG. Furthermore, the image of the effect image corresponding to “continuous effect fifth effect (WIN determination screen) data” is shown in FIG. The image of the effect image corresponding to “continuous effect fifth effect (losing) data” is shown in FIG.

  When the value of the continuous effect counter is “0”, a false effect flag, which will be described later, is off (that is, the continuous effect is a true continuous effect, and it is a real notification that the bonus has been won internally) If so, it is true that the effect command is selected as the fifth effect (WIN confirmation screen) display command, and the fake effect flag is turned on (that is, the effect is a fake continuous effect and the bonus is won internally) If it is not informed), the effect command is selected as the fifth effect (losing) display command of the continuous effect.

[Discharge Sound Command Table and Discharge Sound Data Table]
12 (a) and 12 (b) show a payout sound generation command and a payout for instructing the generation of a payout sound determined to be emitted from the speakers 21L and 21R in the process of step S38 (see FIG. 17) described later. It is an example of a table in which sound data is stored. The payout sound command table of FIG. 12A stores a value of a bitter press counter, which is a variable stored in a RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) described later, and a payout sound generation command in association with each other. It is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 13). The payout sound data table of FIG. 12B stores payout sound generation commands and payout sound data in association with each other, and is stored in a sound source ROM 97 (see FIG. 14) described later. The main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13) of the gaming machine 1 reads a specific payout sound generation command from the ROM 32 as necessary, and transmits the command from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 14). To do. The sub-control circuit 72 that has received the specific payout sound generation command refers to the sound source ROM 97, reads out the payout sound data corresponding to the specific payout sound generation command, and controls the speakers 21L and 21R to respond to the corresponding payout sound. Sound is generated from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Here, there are eight types of payout sound data, from the first payout sound data to the eighth payout sound data. This is due to the fact that one RB gaming state is ended by winning eight JAC small roles. That is, the gaming machine 1 is provided with the same number of payout sound data as the number of small JAC roles that are allowed to win in one RB gaming state (for example, winning is permitted in one RB gaming state). 6 types of payout sound data are provided if the number of small JAC roles is 6). The small JAC winning combination with the symbol “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierrot” is counted, and the payout sounds from the first payout sound data to the eighth payout sound data are sequentially generated according to the counted value. Here, the payout sound is constituted by an effective sound that congratulates that the JAC minister has won the prize in “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierrot”. If the JAC small role won by “Clown-Clown-Clown” is the first time, the payout sound realized by the first payout sound data is generated, and if it is the second time, the payout realized by the second payout sound data is generated. Generate sound. In this way, a different payout sound can be generated each time the winning of the JAC small role with the symbol “Clown-Clown-Clown” is successful. If winnings of all JAC small roles are made successful with the “clown-clown-clown” symbol, it is possible to generate up to a payout sound realized by the eighth payout sound data. However, even if the winning of the JAC small part of “Clown-Clown-Clown” fails even once, the payout sound realized by the eighth payout sound data cannot be generated. For example, if the winning of the JAC small part of “Clown-Clown-Clown” is successful in both the first game and the second game in the RB gaming state, a first payout sound and a second payout sound are generated, respectively. If the winning of the JAC small part of “Clown-Clown-Clown” fails in the third game, the third payout sound is not generated. However, if the winning of the JAC small role of “Clown-Clown-Clown” again succeeds in the fourth game, a third payout sound is generated here. In this way, the occurrence of payout sounds from the first payout sound to the eighth payout sound, which are numbered from “1” to “8”, is “Clown-Clown-Clown” in one RB gaming state. The number of times that the winning of the JAC small role is successful (that is, “successful bitter press”) is counted, and a payout sound corresponding to the number corresponding to the counted value is generated.

[Electric configuration of main control circuit 71 of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 13 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 the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 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 probability lottery table (see FIG. 4) used for determination of random sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table for determination, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, various tables, and the like are stored. 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, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 13, BET lamps (1-BET lamp 9 a, 2-BET lamp 9 b, maximum BET lamp 9 c) and an information display section are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from microcomputer 30. 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and a stepping motor 49L that rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R 49C and 49R.

  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 the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 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 the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 13, 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. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled 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 (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the 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 (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

  In the stop mode indicating winning of the winning combination, 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 that 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. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

[Electric Configuration of Sub Control Circuit 72 of Game Machine 1]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (all not shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes (see FIG. 18 described later) in accordance with a control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, if a random number is required to perform various processes, the image control circuit (gSub) 72a The random number sampling is executed on the operation program of the control microcomputer 81.

  The serial port 82 receives various commands and information transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  A program ROM 83, an image ROM 88, a work RAM 84, and a calendar IC 85 are connected to the image control microcomputer 81.

  The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image.

  The program ROM 83 stores a control program executed by the image control microcomputer 81, a determination table, and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work for storing various information necessary when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 104 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date setting and the like are performed by operating the operation unit 104 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 104 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5 and the video RAM 89.

  The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 86 generates an image.

  In addition, the image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 (start of the next processing) every time transfer of the data in the video RAM 89 to the liquid crystal display device 131 is completed (1/60 seconds).

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (all not shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 92 receives various commands and information transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like.

  The work RAM 94 is configured as a work temporary storage means for storing various information necessary for the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 to execute the control program.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96.

  The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33 (including initialization of variables such as a bitter press counter, a continuous effect counter, a fake effect flag, etc.) At the time of initialization, the bitter press counter is set to “0”. Then, “−1” (invalid value) is set in the continuous effect counter, “0” is set in the false effect flag), and communication data is initialized. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2). 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 the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a demo display command for requesting display of a demo image for notifying the player that the customer is waiting is sent to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S4). "", The process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay winning is established in the previous game. When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (step S7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3. In step S8, a medal insertion command including information indicating that a medal has been inserted (betting) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, it is determined 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”, the process proceeds to step S10, and if “NO”, step S9 is repeated.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 performs an effect execution determination process. Details of this process will be described in details of an effect execution determination process described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, a random number for lottery used in step S13 described later is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, the probability lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S14, a carryover combination winning permission determination process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, a winning combination determination process for stopping is performed to determine a winning combination for stopping based on the internal winning combination, gaming state, carryover combination, and winning combination selection table for stop (see FIG. 5). Move.

  In step S16, the CPU 31 performs a game state update process. Details of this process will be described in details of a game state update process described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, a command generation process at the start of the game is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a start command including information such as the gaming state, internal winning combination, stop winning combination, carryover combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. Move on to S20. In step S20, a game start waiting time digest process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 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.

  In step S21 of FIG. 16, a reel rotation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, when the rotation speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches low speed rotation, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S23. The reel stop permission command is information indicating that the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is enabled.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S25, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S25, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S25, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames. Specifically, a stop table corresponding to the determined winning winning combination is selected, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the selected stop table. In other words, the number of sliding symbols is determined by the winning combination for stop determined based on whether or not winning of the internal winning combination and carryover combination is permitted (for example, the determination result of the winning permission determining means). Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (step S26), and the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S27, the CPU 31 performs an effect execution determination process. Details of this process will be described in details of an effect execution determination process described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S28.

  In step S <b> 28, a reel stop command including information on a reel that is subject to stop control is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S29). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S30, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S23. In step S30, an all reels stop command indicating that all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S31. Here, the sub-control circuit 72 that has received the all-reel stop command controls the back lamps, speakers 21L, 21R, etc. provided on the back side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step S31, a winning search is performed. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (a winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode 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 (step S32). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S34 of FIG. 17, and when it is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S33). In this case, the game is canceled.

  In step S34 of FIG. 17, a winning command including winning combination information is set (transmitted), and the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S36, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S36, the carryover combination information is cleared (erased), and the process proceeds to step S37. In step S34, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state according to the winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing. In this process, medals are credited or paid out according to the gaming state, and details will be described in details of the medal payout process described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S39.

  In step S39, it is determined whether or not the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S40, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S40, BB and RB game number check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S41. In step S41, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is ended. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S42, processing at the end of BB or RB, such as shifting the gaming state to the non-carry-over state, clearing the bitter push counter that is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) (initializing to set “0”) Then, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Here, in the BB gaming state, when the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the “third” RB gaming state, or when the number of games in the BB general gaming state is 30, The determination in S41 is “YES”. In the RB gaming state, when the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12, the determination in step S41 is “YES”.

[Details of production execution decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 18, the effect execution determination process executed in step S10 in FIG. 15 and step S27 in FIG. 16 will be described.

  By executing this processing, when displaying a continuous effect on the display screen 5a (see FIG. 1), each timing screen included in the continuous effect is displayed at which timing for each unit game (that is, the start switch). When it is on, at the time of the first stop operation (when the first stop button is pressed by the player), or at the time of the second stop operation (when the second stop button is pressed by the player), Whether to start the display at the time of the third stop operation (when the third stop button is pressed by the player) is determined according to a predetermined probability. This predetermined probability is whether the continuous production is true or false (that is, whether or not the continuous production is a notification that the bonus is truly won internally), and what the continuous production is. It depends on whether it is the production screen for the second time. In this way, there is a difference in display start timing of each effect screen included in the continuous effect. By this, the player can perceive the difference in the reliability of the effect screen (the reliability of whether or not it is a true continuous effect).

  First, in step S91, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an effect execution flag is on. The effect execution flag is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13), and is turned on (the flag value is “1”) if the continuous effect is already being executed, and is turned off (flag) otherwise. Is “0”). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S92, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the continuous effect counter is “0” or more. The continuous effect counter is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) and takes values of “−1”, “0” to “5”. In the continuous effect counter, “−1” is set as an invalid value at the time of initialization, and “5” is set when execution of the continuous effect is determined. Thereafter, every time one of the effects included in the continuous effect ends, “1” is subtracted. In this way, the values “5”, “4”, “3”, “2”, “1”, “0” are taken. When the value of the continuous effect counter is “4” to “0”, corresponding effect images (see FIG. 11) are displayed on the display screen 5a (see FIG. 1). Then, when the value of the continuous effect counter becomes “0”, initialization for setting “−1” as an invalid value is executed. When the determination in step S92 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S93, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S93, the CPU 31 refers to predetermined information stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) and determines whether or not it is immediately after the start switch is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S96, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to a step S94.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 refers to predetermined information stored in the RAM 33 to determine whether or not the operation of the stop button is the first stop operation (that is, whether or not the first stop button has been operated to stop). . When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S99, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to a step S95.

  In step S95, the CPU 31 refers to predetermined information stored in the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the operation of the stop button is the second stop operation (that is, whether or not the second stop button has been operated to stop). . When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S102, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S105.

  On the other hand, in step S96, the CPU 31 performs a continuous effect execution determination process when the start switch is on. In this process, according to the values of the continuous effect counter and the false effect flag, whether or not to execute the continuous effect is determined based on the start switch-on effect execution decision probability lottery table (see FIG. 6 (1)). To do. The CPU 31 refers to the start switch-on effect execution decision probability lottery table based on one random number sampled by the random number sampling circuit 37 (see FIG. 13) from the random number generator 36 (see FIG. 13). A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to produce the performance. For example, when the value of the false effect flag stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) is on, and the value of the continuous effect counter stored in the RAM 33 is “3”, ((1) in FIG. In the probability lottery table of a), the row where the continuous effect counter is “3” is referred to. At this time, when one random number sampled by the random number sampling circuit 37 is in a range of “0” to “6554” (that is, a probability of “1 / 2.5”), execution of continuous production is determined, and “6555” to “6555” When it is in the range of “16383” (that is, a probability of about “1 / 1.668”), it is determined that the continuous performance is not executed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S97.

  In step S97, the CPU 31 refers to the determination result in step S96 to determine whether or not to execute a continuous effect. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S98, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to a step S106.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 transmits an effect command for an effect corresponding to the value of the false effect flag and the value of the continuous effect counter, and turns on the effect executing flag. The main control circuit 71 including the CPU 31 (see FIG. 13), for example, when the false effect flag is on and the value of the continuous effect counter is “0”, according to the continuous effect command table of FIG. A second effect (losing) display command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 14). The sub-control circuit 72 that has received this command refers to the continuous effect data table (see FIG. 11B) stored in the image ROM 88 (see FIG. 14), and the continuous effect fifth effect (losing) display command. The continuous effect fifth effect (loss) data corresponding to is immediately read out, and the image control IC 86 (see FIG. 14) is controlled to display a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  On the other hand, in step S99, the CPU 31 performs a continuous effect execution determination process at the time of the first stop operation. In this process, according to the values of the continuous effect counter and the fake effect flag, whether or not to execute the continuous effect based on the first stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table (see FIG. 6B). Lottery. Based on one random number sampled from the random number generator 36 by the random number sampling circuit 37, the CPU 31 refers to the first stop operation time effect execution decision probability lottery table and determines whether to execute the continuous effect. To do. For example, when the value of the false effect flag stored in the RAM 33 is OFF and the value of the continuous effect counter stored in the RAM 33 is “0”, the probability lottery in (b) of FIG. The row in the table where the continuous effect counter is “0” is referred to. At this time, when one random number sampled by the random number sampling circuit 37 is in a range of “0” to “9102” (that is, a probability of about “1 / 1.7998”), execution of continuous production is determined, and “9103” is determined. To “16383” (that is, a probability of about “1 / 2.503”), the non-execution of the continuous performance is determined. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S100.

  In step S100, CPU31 refers to the determination result of step S99, and determines whether continuous production is performed. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S101, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S101, the CPU 31 transmits an effect command for an effect corresponding to the value of the false effect flag and the value of the continuous effect counter, and turns on the effect executing flag. For example, when the false effect flag is off and the value of the continuous effect counter is “1”, the main control circuit 71 including the CPU 31 issues a continuous effect fourth effect display command according to the continuous effect command table of FIG. Transmit to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 that has received this command refers to the continuous effect data table (see FIG. 11B) stored in the image ROM 88, and the continuous effect fourth effect corresponding to the continuous effect fourth effect display command. Data is immediately read out and the image control IC 86 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 performs a continuous performance execution determination process at the time of the third stop operation. In this process, whether or not to execute the continuous effect based on the third stop operation effect execution decision probability lottery table (see FIG. 7 (3)) according to the values of the continuous effect counter and the false effect flag. Lottery. Based on one random number sampled from the random number generator 36 by the random number sampling circuit 37, the CPU 31 refers to the third stop operation time effect execution decision probability lottery table and determines whether to execute the continuous effect. To do. For example, when the value of the false effect flag stored in the RAM 33 is OFF and the value of the continuous effect counter stored in the RAM 33 is “2”, the probability lottery in (b) of FIG. The row in the table where the continuous effect counter is “2” is referred to. At this time, when one random number sampled by the random number sampling circuit 37 is in the range of “0” to “8192” (that is, a probability of about “1 / 1.9998”), execution of continuous production is determined, and “8193” is determined. To “16383” (that is, a probability of about “1 / 2.0002”), the non-execution of the continuous performance is determined. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, the CPU 31 refers to the determination result in step S102 to determine whether or not to execute a continuous effect. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S104, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S104, the CPU 31 transmits an effect command for an effect corresponding to the value of the false effect flag and the value of the continuous effect counter, and turns on the effect executing flag. For example, when the false effect flag is on and the value of the continuous effect counter is “3”, the main control circuit 71 including the CPU 31 issues a continuous effect second effect display command according to the continuous effect command table of FIG. Transmit to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 that has received this command refers to the continuous effect data table (see FIG. 11B) stored in the image ROM 88, and the continuous effect second effect corresponding to the continuous effect second effect display command. Data is immediately read out and the image control IC 86 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  On the other hand, in step S105, the CPU 31 transmits an effect command for an effect corresponding to the value of the false effect flag and the value of the continuous effect counter, and turns on the effect executing flag. For example, when the false effect flag is on and the value of the continuous effect counter is “4”, the main control circuit 71 including the CPU 31 sends a continuous effect first effect display command according to the continuous effect command table of FIG. Transmit to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 that has received this command refers to the continuous effect data table (see FIG. 11B) stored in the image ROM 88, and the continuous effect first effect corresponding to the continuous effect first effect display command. Data is immediately read out and the image control IC 86 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  Next, in step S <b> 106, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter stored in the RAM 33 is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S107, and when “NO”, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 15 or step S28 in FIG.

  Next, in step S <b> 107, the CPU 31 sets “−1” (invalid value) to the value of the continuous effect counter stored in the RAM 33. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 15 or step S28 in FIG.

[Details of probability lottery processing]
The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state is set (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, a lottery (internal winning combination is determined) is performed based on a bonus medium probability lottery table (not shown), and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S53, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a carryover state. When this determination is “YES”, lottery is performed based on the carryover state probability lottery table (FIG. 4B) (step S54), and the process proceeds to step S56. When the determination in step S53 is “NO”, the lottery is performed based on the non-carry-over state probability lottery table (FIG. 4A) (step S55), and the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S56, the lottery result is set as an internal winning combination. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to step S14 in FIG.

[Details of the decision process for determining whether to carry over the winning prize for carryover roles]
With reference to FIG. 20, the carryover combination winning permission determination process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 13) determines whether or not the current gaming state is a winning disapproval state (step S61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S62, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the continuous effect counter, which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13), and determines whether or not the value is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to a step S63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to a step S64.

  Next, in step S63, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state to a winning permission state. When this process ends, the process moves to step S15 in FIG.

  Next, in step S64, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the continuous effect counter, which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13). When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S65, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. 15, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S66.

  Next, in step S66, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is a non-carry-over state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S67, and when it is “NO”, this subroutine is ended, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  Next, in step S67, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a fake effect flag that is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S69, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S68.

  Next, in step S <b> 68, the CPU 31 executes a fake effect execution middle line process. Details of this process will be described in details of a fake effect execution lottery process of FIG. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S69, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the continuous effect counter, which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13). When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

[Details of fake production execution lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the details of the fake effect execution lottery process executed in step S68 of FIG. 20 will be described.

  First, in step S71, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 13) determines whether or not to execute a fake effect by lottery. Specifically, the CPU 31 performs a lottery to win with a probability of “1/20” based on one random number sampled from the random number generator 36 (see FIG. 13) by the random number sampling circuit 37 (see FIG. 13). Do. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  Next, in step S72, the CPU 31 refers to the lottery result in step S71 to determine whether or not it is determined to execute the fake effect. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S73. If “NO”, this subroutine ends, the carryover combination winning permission determination process in FIG. 20 is also ended, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  Next, in step S73, the CPU 31 performs a process of turning on a false effect flag that is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  Next, in step S <b> 74, the CPU 31 performs a process of setting “5” to a continuous effect counter that is a variable stored in the RAM 33. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, the carryover combination winning permission determination process of FIG. 20 also ends, and the process proceeds to step S15 of FIG.

[Details of game state update processing]
Next, the game state update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S81, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S82, and when “NO”, this subroutine is completed, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. Here, the game state in which there is a possibility of winning the bonus internally is only the non-carry-over state, and the determination in step S81 is “YES” only in the non-carry-over state. In step S82, the gaming state is updated to a carryover state (winning not permitted state). Next, in step S83, 25 "is set in the continuous effect counter which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

[Details of medal payout processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the medal payout process executed in step S38 in FIG. 17 will be described.

  First, in step S111, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 13) determines whether or not the gaming state is an RB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S112, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Next, in step S112, the CPU 31 refers to the result of the winning search process in step S31 in FIG. 16, and the JAC small part composed of the symbol “Clown” in the winning combination (see symbol 98 in FIG. 2). It is determined whether or not. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S113, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Next, in step S113, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the bitter press counter which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  Next, in step S114, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the bitter press counter that is a variable stored in the RAM 33, and based on the value, the CPU 31 stores the payout sound command table (ROM 32 (see FIG. 13)) in FIG. The payout sound command corresponding to the counter value is read out and transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (see FIG. 14). For example, when the value of the bitter press counter is “1”, a first payout sound generation command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Upon receiving this command, the sub control circuit 72 immediately refers to the payout sound data table (stored in the sound source ROM 97 (see FIG. 14)) in FIG. 12B and reads out the corresponding first payout sound data. The sound source IC 95 (see FIG. 14) controls the power amplifier 96 (see FIG. 14) to generate predetermined sounds on the speakers 21L and 21R. At this time, the lighting of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is turned on (or blinking), the display by a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 13), and the lighting of the lamps (or blinking) together with the predetermined sound. You may go. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S115.

  Next, in step S115, the CPU 31 performs a predetermined medal payout process corresponding to the winning combination. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG.

  Although the embodiment has been described above, it is merely an example, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Various structural requirements can be appropriately changed in design. In addition, the effects shown in the examples are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the examples, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the examples.

[Other Examples]
The numerical values in the various probability lottery tables, the numerical values set in the various counters, and other numerical values shown in the present embodiment can be appropriately changed in design in order to improve the gaming performance of the gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in step S10 in FIG. 15 and step S27 in FIG. 16, the effect execution determination process (when the execution of the continuous effect is determined, the start switch on, the first stop operation, the second stop operation , A process for determining at which timing of the third stop operation the display of the effect image starts) is executed by the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 13) of the gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution execution determination process may be executed by the sub control circuit 72 (see FIG. 14). In this case, all information necessary for the execution determination process of the continuous effect, such as the fake effect flag, the continuous effect counter, and the effect executing flag, stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 13) is stored in the RAM ( (Not shown). 6 and 7 is stored in a ROM (not shown) of the sub-control circuit 72. When the execution of the continuous effect is determined, the image control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 14) extracts one software random number, and the random number and values such as a false effect flag, a continuous effect counter, and an effect execution flag, Based on the above, a predetermined performance execution probability lottery table is referred to execute a performance execution determination process. At this time, the execution timing of the effect execution determination process is determined when the sub-control circuit 72 receives a start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (effect execution determination process executed when the start switch is turned on) or the main control. When the sub control circuit 72 receives a reel stop command transmitted from the circuit 71 (the effect execution determination process executed at the time of the first stop operation, the effect execution determination process executed at the time of the second stop operation, the third stop operation Production execution determination process).

  In the present embodiment, “5” is set in the continuous effect counter in the unit game in which the bonus is won internally, and “1” is subtracted from the continuous effect counter every time one unit game is consumed. As long as it is 0 ″ or more, stop control is performed so that the bonus cannot be won, and a continuous effect image is displayed in the unit game during that time. By doing so, the player's expectation can be enhanced. In other words, the gaming machine of this embodiment displays a chance chance in the unit game in which the bonus is won internally, and displays a continuous effect while making it impossible to win a bonus over the next “5” game. Although this is a gaming machine that can enhance the player's expectation, the numerical value “5” is not limited to this, and the design can be changed as appropriate in order to improve the gaming performance of the gaming machine. Alternatively, a numerical value (that is, the number of unit games for which stop control that does not win the bonus is performed) to be set in the continuous effect counter in the unit game that is won internally for the bonus may be determined by a predetermined lottery.

  In this embodiment, the chances are stopped and displayed in the unit game that is won internally in the bonus, and the bonus is not always won by the stop control over the predetermined number of games from the next unit game, and during that time, the continuous performance is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a continuous effect is not performed during stop control that does not win a bonus may be used.

  In this embodiment, it is configured so that chances are stopped and displayed in the unit game won internally for the bonus, and the bonus is not always won by stop control from the next unit game over the “5” game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the unit game in which the bonus is won internally, by a predetermined lottery, “the chance is stopped and displayed, and stop control is performed so that the bonus is not won from the next unit game over the“ 5 ”game. It may be determined whether or not. Alternatively, in the unit game in which the bonus is won internally, the chances are stopped and displayed. However, in the next unit game, a predetermined lottery makes it possible to stop control so that the bonus game is not won from the unit game over “5” games. It may be determined whether or not to perform.

  In this embodiment, even if it is a fake continuous production, the continuous production is displayed over the “5” game (however, the production screen displayed on the “5” game is for bonus internal winning etc. It is assumed that the content is a notification content for notifying the misuse). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is a fake continuous effect, when a predetermined lottery is performed when the effect screen display of the fifth game is performed, and the lottery is won, It may be possible to shift to a situation that is advantageous to the player.

  Alternatively, when a fake continuous performance is executed, a predetermined lottery is used to determine whether or not to continue executing the fake continuous performance for each unit game among a plurality of unit games included in the continuous performance. Then, as a result of the lottery, when the continuous performance is finally executed up to the “5th” game, the state of the gaming machine may be shifted to a situation advantageous to the player such as a bonus internal winning.

  In addition, when the bonus is internally won, a continuous effect is displayed over the “5” game and the bonus is internally won in the “5” game effect. When the false continuous effect is executed in the case where it is not, the false continuous effect may not be continued until the “5” game, but may be ended by the “4” game. That is, as long as the bonus is not internally won, the continuous effect is not continued until the “5” game, and the effect image for notifying the internal winning of the bonus is not displayed.

  In this embodiment, the chance is that the bell symbol (see symbol 94, FIG. 2) in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R of the gaming machine 1 is “V-shaped”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any symbol stop mode may be used as long as it is a symbol stop mode that can be identified by the player.

  In this embodiment, “Clown (see symbol 98, FIG. 2)” is not stopped unless it is bitterly pressed (that is, the stop operation position and the stop control position completely coincide). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop condition may be different depending on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, it is assumed that the reels 3L and 3C do not stop unless they are bitter pressed, and the reel 3R is controlled to be stopped by one sliding piece (that is, the stop operation position is positioned one symbol lower than the stop control position). Also good. In addition, any conditions may be used as long as conditions are appropriately set for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that one RB gaming state is ended by winning eight JAC small roles. And since the bitter push counter is cleared at the end of one RB gaming state, in the one RB gaming state, the JAC small part of the “Clown-Clown-Clown” design will not win eight times. And all kinds of payout sounds cannot be generated. However, not limited to this, for example, the BB gaming state includes three RB gaming states, but as long as one BB gaming state continues, the bitter push counter is not cleared even at the end of the RB gaming state. You may do it. In this way, all three types of payouts will be realized if a total of eight “Clown-Clown-Clown” JAC small roles are achieved through the three RB gaming states included in the BB gaming state. Sound can be generated.

  In the present embodiment, in the RB gaming state, it is determined that a winning combination of JAC will not be awarded unless the symbol is stopped by a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” or “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierrot”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the stop mode is an arbitrary combination of “Replay” and “Pierrot” such as “Replay-Replay-Clown”, a JAC small role may be won. In this case, a payout sound may be generated when a stop operation is performed so that the stop operation position satisfies a predetermined condition and a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, there are eight types of payout sound data, from the first payout sound data to the eighth payout sound data, and accordingly, there are eight types of payout sounds corresponding to them. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and eight or more types of payout sound data may be provided. When there are more types of payout sound data than the maximum number of winnings for a JAC small role permitted in one RB gaming state, a payout sound generated when winning a JAC small role for “Clown-Clown-Clown” The payout data may be selected by lottery. However, the payout data corresponding to the payout sound that has already been generated in one RB gaming state is not selected again in the same RB gaming state.

  In this embodiment, a special game medium that is different for each winning when the winning of the JAC small role is achieved by pressing the bitter in the JAC game (that is, the winning symbol is “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierrot”). (Medal) payout sound is generated. In addition, there are as many game media (medals) payout sounds as the maximum number of JAC small roles that can be awarded during JAC games, and all JAC small roles are awarded the “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierro” winning pattern. When winning a prize, all types of game media (medals) payout sound can be generated. Not limited to this, there are as many types of production images as the maximum number of JAC small roles that can be awarded during JAC games, and all JAC small roles are awarded with the “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierrot” winning design. If so, all types of effect images may be displayed. At this time, multiple production images have continuous story characteristics, and if you do not win all the JAC small roles at the time of the JAC game with the winning design of “Pierrot-Pierrot-Pierrot”, you will experience all the stories of the production images If it is impossible to do so, the effect of the continuous production is improved, and the player may further enhance the interest in the game.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the continuous production, a continuous production for notifying the player that the bonus has been won internally is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a continuous effect that informs the player of a state that is advantageous to the player (for example, AT activation in a so-called AT (assist time) machine, ST release in a so-called ST (stock) machine). Here, the stock machine is as follows. That is, when the bonus (BB or RB) is internally won, the gaming state of the gaming machine is shifted to the carryover state (that is, the bonus internal winning information is carried over to the next unit game). Since the carryover state is extended by FT and the internal winning combination is determined even during the extended period, the information can be stored cumulatively when the bonus is won internally. When a predetermined FT cancellation condition (for example, when an internal winning of a specific role or digestion of a predetermined number of games) is established, the FT is canceled, and in the state where the FT is canceled, the internal winning is cumulative It becomes possible to win a memorized bonus. In such a gaming machine, the above-mentioned “determining the internal winning combination” corresponds to “internal winning combination determining means”, and the above-mentioned “cancel the FT when a predetermined FT cancellation condition is satisfied”. The process corresponds to “winning permission means”.

  In the present embodiment, after shifting to the winning-permitted state, the transition to the winning-not-permitted state is not performed before the carryover winning combination wins, but this is not restrictive. After shifting to the winning-permitted state, it is also possible to shift to a winning-not-permitted state before the carryover wins. By doing so, the technical intervention of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

  Further, whether or not to shift to a prize-not-permitted state in the winning-permitted state or whether to shift to a winning-permitted state in the prize-not-permitted state can be determined based on information related to the game.

  Information relating to the game includes, for example, the number of game values (such as the number of game values in a predetermined game section) given to the player by a game value giving means (for example, the main control circuit 71, etc.), and the variable display stop mode is a winning mode. The number of times (the number of predetermined game sections, etc.), the time (predetermined game section time), the number of times that a predetermined role is determined to be a winning combination (internal winning combination, winning combination for stoppage, etc.) (predetermined game) The number of times, etc.), the number of times that a winning mode was not obtained as a game result (such as the number of times of a predetermined game section), the time when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a predetermined role wins) was satisfied, and a game (unit The number of times (games) (number of times of a predetermined game section, etc.), an index reflecting the game operation skill of the player, for example, identification from when the stop control means performs a predetermined initial stop control until the change display is stopped Move information (For example, the number of sliding symbols) (information on the total amount of movement in a specific game section), the difference between the game value used for the game and the game value given to the player by the game value giving means (predetermined game Difference between sections), a winning line corresponding to a position where the stop control means variably displays the identification information displayed by the fluctuation display means, or a winning line (for example, corresponding to a predetermined combination) where the identification information constituting a predetermined winning mode is arranged. A winning line in which symbol combinations are arranged) can also be adopted.

  Also, in the embodiment, in the carryover state, a role (for example, RB) different from the carryover role (for example, BB) is not determined as the internal winning combination, and a plurality of types of roles are not carried over. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to carry over a plurality of types of winning combinations by using a probability lottery table that may be internally won by RB in the state of carrying over BB. In this case, it is also possible to determine whether or not to allow winning of any of a plurality of types of carried-over roles at the start of each game in the winning-permitted state when shifting to the winning-permitted state. . Also, the success / failure of a plurality of types of winning combinations can be distributed according to the operation timing or operation sequence of the stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C, 7R. In addition, based on the information related to the game, it is possible to determine which of the multiple types of carried-over roles is permitted to win.

  In addition, as in the example, the probability (about 1/80) of winning a bonus (a role that can be a carryover) is higher than the probability that a winning of a carryover role is permitted (about 1/240). As a result, it may be possible to bring most of the games into a carry-over state and to create a so-called wave of balls.

  In the embodiment, BB or RB is carried over, but the present invention is not limited to this. Arbitrary roles such as small roles and replays can be carried over.

  Also, a predetermined condition can be applied as the winning condition end condition. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game may be able to be improved. As a predetermined condition, after a special gaming state (BB gaming state, RB gaming state, gaming state advantageous to a player, etc.) is started, as a result of lottery performed in each game in the special gaming state or a predetermined game, Number of wins for a specific role or any combination in a specific section, time (elapsed time) in a specific section, specific combination (one or more combinations) in a specific section or the number of wins for any combination, in a specific section The number of times that a specific combination (one or a plurality of combinations) is won internally, or the number of times that a specific combination is determined as a winning combination for stoppage may be employed.

  As the specific section, for example, a section after the start of the special game state (current special game state) (section up to the present), a previous special game state section, and after the last special game state ends. Sections until the current special gaming state starts, gaming sections from when the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the present, sections of a plurality of special gaming states that have occurred since the power is turned on, and the current special gaming state It is also possible to employ a predetermined number of game sections before the occurrence.

  Also, as predetermined conditions, conditions related to time (information), conditions related to internal winning for a specific role, conditions related to the stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, special game state starts It is also possible to adopt conditions related to the number of games since then. In addition, the special game state is continued when the player can satisfy a predetermined game condition (so-called “mission”), and the special game state is terminated when the game condition cannot be satisfied (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). You can also.

  In addition, as predetermined conditions, the total number of sliding frames of one or more reels in a specific section, the total time from stop operation to stop, a specific game (for example, whether the special game state is finished) (A branch game of No), based on at least one of a winning line in which symbol combinations indicating winning combinations are arranged, a gaming value used by a player in a specific section, and a gaming value paid out to the player Conditions (for example, conditions such as the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increases, the number of payouts, etc.) can also be adopted.

  In addition, the winning allowance state can be configured as a state where winning corresponding to a carry-over role (winning role, winning winning combination, carryover role, etc.) is impossible, but with a predetermined probability, It is also possible to make it possible to win a prize corresponding to the combination. As this predetermined probability, it is also possible to apply a value that is lower than the probability that a winning corresponding to the winning winning combination is possible. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game may be able to be improved.

  Here, in a unit game in which the winning combination is determined to be a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, a predetermined probability (a plurality of preset probabilities, a plurality of lottery conditions, etc.) Any one of the probabilities, a predetermined lottery condition, etc.) may be selected. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game may be able to be improved.

  In addition, during the period in which the winning disapproval state continues, it is possible to prevent a winning corresponding to the winning combination being carried over only with a predetermined probability selected from a plurality of probabilities. In addition, a winning corresponding to the winning winning combination may not be obtained. In addition, during the period in which the winning disapproval state continues, the predetermined probability can be selected again from a plurality of probabilities each time the predetermined condition as described above is satisfied. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game may be able to be improved.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, in the winning disapproval state, if the internal winning combination is lost (none), the loss is selected as the winning winning combination with a probability of “100%”. It is not limited to this. For example, when the selection condition of the winning disapproval state is satisfied (for example, when the winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means), the first winning not advantageous to the player is determined. Either the permitted state or the second prize non-permitted state that is disadvantageous to the player may be selected as the prize non-permitted state. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game may be able to be improved.

  Here, in the first winning disapproval state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the loss winning combination is selected with a probability of “80%” and the second winning disapproval state is the internal winning combination. In the case of losing, it is possible to select the losing as the winning winning combination with a probability of “99%”. That is, in the unit game in the first winning disapproval state, when the internal winning combination is a loss, it is possible to select the loss as the winning winning combination with a probability of “80%”.

  Here, the probability of winning a winning combination in a unit game when the internal winning combination is lost is illustrated, but the internal winning combination is not limited to being lost. The probabilities relating to the internal winning combination (for example, BB, replay, watermelon small combination, etc.) may be those described above.

  In addition, when a reselection condition for a predetermined winning permission state is satisfied, the first winning disapproval state or the second winning disapproval state may be selected again as a winning disapproval state. As the selection condition and the reselection condition in the winning disapproval state, the same conditions as the end condition in the winning disapproval state can be applied.

  In addition, when the selection condition and the reselection condition of the winning disapproval state are established and the type of the winning disapproval state is selected, the type of winning combination (winning winning combination) or the winning combination (winning winning combination) ) May be selected.

  For example, when the reselection condition of the winning disapproval state is established and the winning disapproval state is selected, the first winning disapproval state is greater than the case of the RB when the winning combination is BB. Can be configured to be higher than the probability of selecting the second prize-refusal state. Here, BB and RB are listed as an example, and the first prize is not permitted depending on whether the carry-over (winning) is BB, RB, or so-called CT (challenge time) You may make it vary the probability of selecting a state or a 2nd prize non-permission state. Here, CT is generally a gaming state in which the maximum number of selected sliding symbols is small compared to other gaming states (for example, a general gaming state). For example, in CT, the corresponding reel stops when the stop button is operated by the player.

  In addition, when the reselection condition of the winning disapproval state is satisfied, the gaming state may be shifted from the winning permission state to the winning disapproval state. At the same timing, the gaming state may be shifted from the winning permission state to the winning disapproval state.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 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.

It is a perspective view of game machine 1 of an example. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the example of a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination selection table for a stop. It is a figure which shows the example of a continuous production execution decision probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of a continuous production execution decision probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state, the winning combination for a stop, and the stop table group selected. It is a figure which shows the example of a chance eye stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of the JAC small role stop table. It is a figure showing an example of a continuous production command table and a continuous production data table. It is a figure which shows the example of a payout sound command table and a payout sound data table. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit 71 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit 72 of an Example. 3 is a main flowchart of processing executed by a main control circuit 71. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows production execution determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a carryover combination winning permission determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a fake production execution lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state update process. It is a flowchart which shows medal payout processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen display of the continuous production displayed on the display screen 5a. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen display of the continuous production displayed on the display screen 5a.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 5a Display screen 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information necessary for a game based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start command means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start command means;
Stop operation timing determination means for determining the timing of the stop operation by the player for instructing to stop the variable display of the fluctuation display means;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal of the variation display means in response to the stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information based on detecting the stop command signal output from the stop command means;
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect relating to a game when the timing of the stop operation determined by the stop operation timing determination means is a predetermined timing. Special game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state of the gaming machine to the special gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the gaming state of the gaming machine is the special gaming state, the effect executing unit executes the predetermined effect. The special game state includes a predetermined number of unit games,
The predetermined effects are ordered in a predetermined order corresponding to the number of the unit games of the predetermined number,
The effect executing means selects and executes one predetermined effect according to the predetermined order when the timing of the stop operation determined by the stop operation timing determining means is a predetermined timing. The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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