JP2005296250A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine exhibiting diversified game properties. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with a probability notification means, before a unit game passes a first number of times from when a state producing means produces a first probability state where a probability of satisfying a predetermined role is relatively low, determining the probability for a information notification means of notifying information on the winning role from when the unit game passes a second number of times more than the first number of times till the unit game finishes a predetermined number of times. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

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

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying on. Here, in the case of having a mechanical fluctuation display device, the control means drives and controls the fluctuation display device to rotate each reel in response to the player's start operation, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner for a certain period of time. Thereafter, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped automatically or by a player's stop operation. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), a game medium such as a medal or a coin is paid out.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination is established, a single medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a role, a role 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 (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows the game to be played a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, in order to establish a winning in which medals, coins, etc. are paid out along with a predetermined combination of symbols along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), When a player wins a role by an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) and the combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the winning role (hereinafter referred to as “winning role”) can be stopped at the active line A stop operation is required. In other words, no matter how much the winning combination is won, if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad, winning of the winning combination cannot be established. That is, a game machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, a gaming machine in which a winning combination is notified by a notification means has been proposed. According to this gaming machine, the winning combination is notified for each game under specific conditions. Therefore, the player may concentrate on the game to win the winning combination in accordance with this notification, and may be able to proceed with the game with a sense of expectation for winning.
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, there is a demand for a gaming machine having a wider variety of gaming characteristics than the above gaming machine by an approach from another viewpoint.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having various gaming properties.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the unit game is first performed after the state generating means generates the first probability state in which the probability that the predetermined combination is established is relatively low. Before the number of times elapses, the information notifying means provides information on the winning combination after the second number of times that the unit game is greater than the first number of times until the unit game ends a specific number of times. Probability determining means for determining the probability of notification is provided.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game start command means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing to start a unit game in response to an operation by the player, and a predetermined combination as a winning combination A winning combination determining means for determining (for example, step S9 in FIG. 17 described later, a main control circuit 71 for executing the probability lottery process in FIG. 23) and a plurality of symbol sequences based on the detection of the game start command signal. Are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol rows, and in accordance with an operation by the player, a corresponding symbol row is displayed. Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later), the stop command based on the detection of the stop command signal and the winning combination Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display of the symbol sequence corresponding to the stop command signal within a specific time after detecting the signal (for example, executing step S24 of FIG. 18 described later) When the stop mode of the main display circuit 71 and the change display unit stopped by the stop control unit is a specific mode (for example, BB described later), the gaming machine is advantageous to the player. There is a probability that an advantageous state generating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 that executes step S35 of FIG. 19 described later) and the stop control means stop the fluctuation display means in the specific mode. A first probability state that is a first probability (for example, FT described later) and a second probability state that is a second probability whose probability is higher than the first probability (for example, non-FT described later). And State generating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 for executing step S104, step S108 in FIG. 25 and step S131 in FIG. 28 described later), and information notifying means for notifying the player of information related to the winning combination ( For example, step S12 in FIG. 17 to be described later, main control circuit 71 for executing the winning combination notification process in FIG. 30, sub-control circuit 72, etc.) and the unit after the state generating means has generated the first probability state. Before the game has passed the first number of times (for example, at the end of the BB), the second number of times that the unit game is greater than the first number of times (for example, the FT64 counter described later is less than “63”). Probability determining means for determining the probability that the information notification means notifies the information after the unit game has ended a specific number of times (for example, FIG. Gaming machine mainly a control circuit 71) for performing the step S39, and further comprising a.

  According to the invention of (1), the information notification means notifies the information according to the lottery, and the winning probability of the lottery is determined before the unit game ends a specific number of times after the second number of times elapses. Therefore, it is possible to increase the fun by making the gaming machine versatile and to determine the probability of notifying the information in advance, so that the probability can be determined more fairly, and the gaming machine is less biased. It can be provided with playability.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the notification for the notification by the information notification means includes a large effect with a relatively large effect and a small effect with a relatively small effect. There are a plurality of types of probability patterns for the information notification means to select and notify the information as either the large effect or the small effect, and the probability determination means ends the advantageous state. In a unit game, one of the plurality of types of patterns is determined by lottery.

  According to the invention of (2), the presentation for notification by the information notification means includes a large presentation with a relatively large presentation effect and a small presentation with a relatively small presentation effect. Since there are a plurality of types of patterns for the probability of selecting and notifying either the large effect or the small effect, the probability of the notification can be varied, The playability of the gaming machine can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the information notification means includes a liquid crystal display device and / or a light emitting device (for example, an LED 101, a lamp 102, etc. described later). A gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (3), since the information notification means is configured to include either or both of a liquid crystal display device and a light emitting device such as lamps and LEDs, various effects of notification by the information notification means are provided. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be expected to have an effect and that allows the player to easily transmit the contents of the notification.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), at the end of an advantageous state advantageous to the player generated by the advantageous state generating means (for example, at the end of a BB), The gaming machine, wherein the probability determining means determines a probability that the information notifying means notifies the information.

  According to the invention of (4), at the end of the advantageous state such as BB, the information notifying means determines the probability pattern for notifying the information related to the winning combination. A gaming machine having the characteristics can be provided.

  According to the present invention, since the information notification means notifies the information according to the lottery, the winning probability of the lottery is determined before the unit game ends a specific number of times after the second number of times elapses. Since the gaming machine has a variety of gaming possibilities and is more interesting, and the probability of notifying the information is determined in advance, the probability can be determined more fairly, and the gaming machine has less biased gaming nature. Can be provided.

  With reference to FIGS. 1-31, the game machine of an Example is demonstrated.

[Appearance of gaming machine]
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 gaming 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. The activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as an active line. 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 corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a medium cherry small role described later) (for example, a cherry (graphic 97 described later)) corresponding to the center line 8c (for example, described later). If the number of BETs is 3, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the left display window 4L), or the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are displayed on any of the activated pay lines. A predetermined combination is won by being stopped and displayed side by side at the corresponding predetermined 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 a 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 pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is 2 and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, 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 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, information indicating that SB (to be described later) has been won internally is displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

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

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes. 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.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) performed when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed next. Is called the second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is called the third stop operation. Further, operating the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation is referred to as a forward press. Operating the center stop button 7C as the first stop operation is called middle press. Operating the right stop button 7R as the first stop operation is referred to as reverse pressing.

[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 from 00 to 20 as shown in FIG. 2, and is stored in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 15) described later as a data table.

  On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, red 7 (symbol 91), blue 7 (symbol 92), BAR (symbol 93), bomb (symbol 94), watermelon (symbol 95), Replay (symbol 96) And the symbol row | line | column comprised by the symbol of cherry (symbol 97) is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

[Combinations of winning prizes, winning probabilities and winning symbols]
FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show the payout at the time of winning the winning combination, the winning probability, and the winning symbol combination. The winning probability of each winning combination shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is a specific probability that the random number extracted in step S6 in FIG. 17 is a specific number belonging to the random number extraction range from 0 to 16383 determined for each winning combination. It is a probability determined by being determined to belong to the random number range. For example, if the specific random number range corresponding to the group combination A is 0 to 11, the winning combination becomes the group combination A because the extracted random number belongs to the range, and the winning probability is 12 as shown in the figure. / 16384. It should be noted that the numerical values relating to these random number ranges can be changed as appropriate in order to improve the gameability of the gaming machine.

  Note that the payout at the time of winning of each winning combination shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15) as a predetermined table. The winning probabilities of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 4 are stored in the ROM 32 as a winning combination probability lottery table for each gaming state. The winning symbol combinations of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 4 are stored in the ROM 32 as a predetermined table expressed by the code number of the reel symbol.

  The winning symbol combinations shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 indicate combinations of reel symbols that can be stopped side by side along the active line when the corresponding winning combination is a winning combination for stopping described later. .

  Here, the winning combination is a combination determined internally by an internal lottery of gaming machines. Based on the winning combination and the gaming state of the gaming machine, a winning combination for stopping is determined as will be described later. The winning combination means that the stop pattern of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which is indicated when the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the unit game of the gaming machine, gives a predetermined payout to the player It becomes a winning symbol combination. The winning combination is determined by the stop control in accordance with the above-mentioned winning combination for stop and the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R of the player.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a non-FT non-carry-over state (general gaming state), a non-FT BB carry-over state (normal probability re-playing BB carry-over state), a non-FT RB carry-over state (normal probability re-playing RB) Carryover state), FT carryover state during FT (BB carryover state during high probability replay), RB carryover state during FT (RB carryover state during high probability replay), BB general game state, and RB game state (FIG. 7) FIG. 8).

  Each of these seven game states is basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that may be won, the probability of winning a replay (replay), the types of bonuses that can achieve winnings, and the like. .

  The FT carryover state during FT and the RB carryover state during FT are states with a high probability of winning for replay, and these are collectively referred to as FT (high probability replay state) (see FIG. 3). Also, the non-FT non-carry-over state, the non-FT BB carry-over state, and the non-FT RB carry-over state have a normal probability of winning for replay, and these are collectively referred to as non-FT (normal probability replay state). (See FIG. 3).

  The non-FT BB carry-over state, the non-FT RB carry-over state, the FT BB carry-over state, and the FT RB carry-over state are states carrying bonuses, and are collectively referred to as a carry-over state (see FIG. 5). . In particular, the non-FT BB carryover state and the non-FT RB carryover state are collectively referred to as a non-FT carryover state, and the FT BB carryover state and the FT RB carryover state are collectively referred to as an FT carryover state in FIG.

  Here, the BB game state is generally referred to as a game state that is generated by a BB winning and is configured by the BB general game state and the RB game state (see FIG. 6).

  Further, the transition between the game states is mainly performed by a game state monitoring process (see step S7 in FIG. 17 and FIG. 21) described later. As will be described later (see FIG. 5), in each game state of the non-FT carry-over state, the non-FT non-carry-over state, and the FT carry-over state, the bonus winning is not realized in the game won by the bonus. There is a common point that stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Characteristics of each gaming state, that is, the type of winning combination in each gaming state, the winning probability, and the stop control mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in each gaming state (such as the types of winning combinations that may win) Will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the embodiment, after winning the bonus, until the bonus is won, the bonus is stored as a carryover in a predetermined variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15) (generally referred to as carryover). . Furthermore, even when the bonus is carried over, the bonus is won. If a bonus is won internally for multiple times without winning a prize, the number of bonuses is counted (stored) for each type of bonus, and bonus winnings corresponding to that number can be realized (bonus stock). The number of times that BB winning can be realized (the number of BB carried over) is hereinafter referred to as the BB carry-over number. The number of times that RB winning can be realized (the number of RBs carried over) is hereinafter referred to as the RB carry-over number. The sum of the BB carryover number and the RB carryover number is hereinafter referred to as a bonus carryover number. In addition, the carryover combination is a combination that is allowed to win first among bonuses that are carried over (a combination that can be a winning combination for a stop, which will be described later).

  The BB carryover number and the RB carryover number are respectively stored in the BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter, which are variables stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15). The BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter are collectively referred to as a carryover counter. The carryover combination as a variable stored in the RAM 33 is determined when the RAM 33 is cleared when the gaming machine 1 is initialized when the power is turned on (step S1 in FIG. 17), or when a BB or RB winning (in step S31 in FIG. 19) is performed. When the determination is cleared to YES, the information regarding the specific carryover combination held in the variable is deleted, but the carryover combination setting process (step S62 of the gaming state monitoring process of FIG. 21 and the probability lottery of FIG. 23) In step S84), the carryover combination is set according to the values of the BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter. Then, after the carryover combination is set as the variable carryover combination (step S105 of the carryover combination setting process in FIG. 25), the FT flag is turned on.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts from FT to non-FT, the player can realize the winning combination of the carryover combination (the winning combination of the carryover combination is allowed). Here, whether it is FT or non-FT is determined based on the FT flag. When the FT flag is on, it is FT, and when it is off, it is non-FT. The FT flag is information stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15). Note that the non-FT non-carry-over state is basically a gaming state in which the bonus carry-over number is zero.

  The FT flag is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15), and when the value is on (that is, 1), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is FT and is off (that is, 0). Sometimes the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is non-FT.

  The condition that the FT flag is turned on, that is, the condition that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is FT is the carryover combination setting process (step S62 of the gaming state monitoring process of FIG. 21 and step S84 of the probability lottery process of FIG. 23). When there is no role (cleared) (the determination in step S101 in FIG. 25 is YES) and any of the BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter is not 0 (the determination in step S102 in FIG. 25 is NO) ) Is set to the carryover combination (step S105 of the carryover combination setting process in FIG. 25).

  The FT continues for a predetermined number of unit games. The FT counter is stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15) as a variable for counting the predetermined number of unit games included in the continuing FT. The initial value of the FT counter is determined by lottery based on the FT counter setting table (see FIG. 12) and the current FT mode in the FT counter setting process executed in step S107 of the carryover combination setting process of FIG. The value is subtracted by 1 in the FT control process 1 executed in step S8 in FIG. 7 for each subsequent unit game (step S73 in FIG. 22), and finally becomes 0.

  There are a current FT mode and a next FT mode as variables representing the FT mode. These are variables stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15), and any of them can take any value from mode 1 to mode 7. In initialization at the time of power-on of the gaming machine 1 (step S1 in FIG. 17), neither the current FT mode nor the next FT mode is set (cleared, ie, 0 is set). At this time, 1 is set to the current FT mode (step S124 in FIG. 27). The next FT mode is determined by lottery based on the current FT mode and the FT mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 10) in step 134 of the FT mode selection process of FIG. The value of the next FT mode thus determined is erased after being assigned to the current FT mode in step S123 of the FT counter setting process of FIG. 27 (step S125 of FIG. 27).

  The current FT mode is used to determine the value of the FT counter (step S126 of the FT counter setting process in FIG. 27), and is used to determine the value of the next FT mode (the FT mode selection process in FIG. 28). Step S134). In the next FT mode, mode 1 is set when the BB carryover counter is 0 when the FT flag is turned off in the FT mode selection processing of FIG.

  The next-time FT mode is used to select a notification timing of a so-called one-game villa (that is, the value of the FT counter is 0) in step S144 of the notification effect processing of FIG.

  FT termination conditions (transition conditions to non-FT), that is, conditions for turning off the FT flag include the following three conditions (1) to (3).

  (1) In the carryover combination setting process (step S62 of the gaming state monitoring process in FIG. 21 and step S84 of the probability lottery process in FIG. 23), there is no carryover combination (cleared) (determination in step S101 in FIG. 25). YES) and the values of the BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter are 0 (the determination in step S102 in FIG. 25 is YES).

  (2) The value of the FT counter becomes 0 in the FT (in step S74 of the FT control process 1 (FIG. 22) executed in step S8 of FIG. 7, the value of the FT counter is determined to be 0, and in step S75 FT mode selection processing is executed).

  (3) In FT, the winning combination is lost or group combination A (in step S91 of FT control process 2 (see FIG. 24) executed in step S13 of FIG. 7), the winning combination is lost or group combination A. The FT mode selection process in step S92 is executed).

[Winning role determination table for suspension]
5 and 6 show the correspondence between the winning combination for stop determined according to the winning combination and each gaming state. The determination probability of each winning combination shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 is determined for each winning combination for which the random number extracted by a predetermined lottery corresponds to each gaming state for each winning combination. The probability determined by being determined to belong to a specific random number range belonging to the random number extraction range from 0 to 255. For example, when the winning combination is a group combination A and the gaming state of the gaming machine is a non-FT carryover state, the corresponding winning combination for stopping is a carryover combination (BB or RB) from a specific random number range of 0 If it is 14, the winning combination for stopping becomes a carryover combination (BB or RB) because the extracted random number belongs to the range, and the determination probability is 14/256 as shown in the figure.

  When the winning winning combination is determined to be a carryover combination (BB), as shown in FIG. 3, red 7-red 7-red 7 or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 is valid in the carryover state as shown in FIG. Realized by lining up along the line. After BB wins, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. In RB winning, when the winning combination for stopping is determined to be a carryover combination (RB) in the carryover state, BAR-BAR-Red 7 or BAR-BAR-Blue 7 is lined up along the active line, or BB general game This is realized by arranging Replay-Replay-Replay along the active line in the state. After the RB wins, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  Here, regardless of the gaming state, the bonus is not won in a game won by a bonus (excluding JAC in). Further, when a bonus is won in the non-FT non-carry-over state (determination in step S82 in FIG. 23 described later is YES), the next game shifts to the FT carry-over state. Therefore, no bonus is won in the non-FT carryover state.

  Replay winning is realized by determining that the winning combination for stopping in non-FT and FT is replay and arranging Replay-Replay-Replay. When the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. Here, in FT, when a replay is won, the replay is won with a probability of 215/128 regardless of the player's stop operation (the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R or the operation order (stop order)). Reel stop control (generally referred to as kick control) is performed. By this stop control, the probability of winning a non-FT and FT replay is made substantially equal.

  In the non-FT non-carry-over state, the carry-over state, and the BB general game state, the middle cherry, small horn cherry, bomb 1 small, bomb 2 small, and watermelon small roles are awarded. Although it can be realized, the number of payouts is as shown in FIGS. The winning of the small cherry role is realized by the cherry (design 97, see FIG. 2) being stopped and displayed on the middle stage (center line 8c) of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 1). In addition, the winning of the small cherry corner role is realized by the cherry (symbol 97) being stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage.

  The winning of the JAC small role is realized by arranging Replay-Replay-Replay in the RB gaming state. When the number of wins for the JAC small role is 8 times, or when the number of unit games in the RB gaming state is 12, the RB gaming state ends and the gaming state changes.

[Stop table group selection table]
With reference to FIG. 7, FIG. 8, the relationship between the gaming state, the winning combination for stopping, and the stop table group to be selected will be described. The stop table group represents a set of stop tables, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop table group is selected based on the gaming state and the winning combination for stop.

  In the stop table group selection table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when a winning possible stop table group is selected, it is possible to win a corresponding winning combination. However, it is basically impossible to win a winning combination other than the corresponding winning combination. For example, when a replay winning stop table group is selected, a replay winning can be established, but a winning of another combination cannot be established. On the other hand, when the stop table group that cannot win a prize is selected, no winning of any combination is established. The non-winning stop table group is selected when the winning combination for stopping is lost.

  First, referring to FIG. The medium cherry winning combination stop table group selected when the winning combination for stopping is a medium cherry small combination can establish a medium cherry small combination winning combination. The corner cherry winning stop table group selected when the winning winning combination for corner cherry is a corner cherry small role can establish a corner cherry prize winning combination.

  The winning combination for the small part of the bomb 1 that is selected when the winning combination for stopping is the small part of the bomb 1 can establish a winning combination for the small part of the bomb 1. Further, the stop table group capable of winning a small combination of the bomb 2 selected when the winning combination for stopping is the small combination of the bomb 2 can establish a winning combination of the small combination of the bomb 2.

  The watermelon small role winning stop table group that is selected when the winning winning combination for watermelon is a watermelon small role can establish a watermelon small role winning combination.

  The replay winning stop table group that is selected when the winning combination for stop is replay can establish a replay winning.

  The BB winning stop table group selected when the winning combination for stopping is BB can establish BB winning. The RB winning stop table group determined when the winning combination for stopping is RB can establish RB winning.

  The BB and medium cherry small role winning stoptable groups selected when the winning winning combination for stop is BB or medium cherry small role can establish a winning combination for BB or medium cherry small role. The stop table group that can be awarded for the small winning combination of BB or square cherry, which is determined when the winning combination for stopping is the small winning combination of BB or square cherry, can establish the winning of BB or the small cherry small combination.

  The RB / medium cherry small role winning stoptable group selected when the winning winning combination for RB / medium cherry is a small role winning combination of RB or medium cherry can be established. The RB / horn cherry small role winning stoptable group determined when the winning winning combination for stop is an RB / horn cherry small role can make a winning combination for RB or square cherry small role.

  Reference is now made to FIG. The RB winning stop table group selected when the winning combination for stopping is RB (JAC in) can establish RB winning.

  The JAC small role winning stoptable group selected when the winning winning combination for stoppage is a JAC small role can establish a JAC small role winning combination.

[Example of stop table]
The stop table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the stop table uses the code numbers of the symbols 0 to 20 shown in FIG. 2 as the row headings, and the reels 3L, 3C, It is a two-dimensional table with reels 3R (see FIG. 1) as column headings. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). In this table, bit information indicated by 0 or 1 is stored at a position determined by a combination of a reel name and a code number. The main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) of the gaming machine 1 searches the stop table when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to stop, and is provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated, the symbol located on the center line 8c (specifically, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center is the position of the center line 8c). The search is performed in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 9 starting from the line corresponding to the code number of the symbol closest to (). The search is terminated at the first hit line, and the position is set as the stop control position. For example, in FIG. 9 (1), when the player operates the stop button 7L (see FIG. 1) to stop the rotating reel 3L, the symbol located on the center line 8c corresponds to the code number 03. BAR (design 93, see FIG. 2), the search is performed in the direction of the arrow in the figure starting from the position determined by the code number 03 of the reel 3L, and hits 1 for the first time in the line of the code number 06 Therefore, the Replay (see symbol 96, FIG. 2) of the reel 3L corresponding to the code number 06 is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The order of the code numbers assigned to the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in FIG. 2 and the order of the code numbers in the stop table illustrated in FIG. 9 are reversed. This is because priority is given to the retrieval efficiency of the stop table of the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15). That is, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2, for example, the design of the reel passing through the position of the center line 8c changes in the direction opposite to the arrow in FIG. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 71 searches the stop table, it is most efficient to perform the search in ascending order of the code numbers. Therefore, the rows of the stop table are arranged in ascending order of the code numbers and correspond to FIG. As a result of allocating code numbers to, the code number order is reversed.

  Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is 4 frames. For example, when the stop button 7R is operated when the watermelon with the code number 12 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R (see FIG. 9 (1)), the replay with the code number 15 is performed on the center line. The reel 3R is controlled to stop so as to be stopped at the position 8c.

  FIG. 9A shows a replay winning stop table included in the replay winning stop table group. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled with the possibility of winning a replay.

  In FIG. 9 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 01, 06, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18. In the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to code numbers 01, 06, 10, and 16 is Replay, and the maximum is when the stop operation position is any of 00, 02 to 05, 07 to 10, 19, and 20. By considering the number of sliding frames of 4 frames, Replay can be pulled into the position of the center line 8c and controlled to stop. However, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 11, 12, 17, and 18 are not Replay, and if the player performs a stop operation at this position, the Replay cannot be controlled to stop at the position of the center line 8c.

  In FIG. 9 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of code numbers 03, 07, 11, 15, and 20. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is Replay. In consideration of the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, the replay can be pulled into the position of the center line 8c and controlled to stop even at all the stop operation positions.

  In FIG. 9 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3R is one of the code numbers 02, 07, 11, 15, and 20. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is Replay. In consideration of the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, the replay can be pulled into the position of the center line 8c and controlled to stop even at all the stop operation positions.

  As described above, when the replay winning stop table shown in FIG. 9A is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, Replay-Replay-Replay is arranged at the position of the center line 8c. There is a case where the stop is displayed and the replay wins, but the replay does not win depending on the stop operation.

  FIG. 9 (2) shows a non-winning stop table included in the non-winning stop table group. This table is used when stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that a replay winning is not established (for example, Replay-Replay-Replay is not lined up along the active line).

[FT mode transition lottery table]
The FT mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). The FT mode transition lottery table is used to determine the next FT mode based on the current FT mode.

  The FT mode is an index indicating the degree of player advantage. That is, the FT mode relates to determination of the FT counter that is the number of FT continuing games as described above. Therefore, it relates to the determination of the time when the bonus winning is permitted. In the embodiment, modes 2 to 5 are modes that are advantageous to the player.

  In the FT mode transition lottery table, lottery values to be won for each next FT mode are associated with the current FT mode. In the mode transfer table, the transfer destination mode is determined based on the random value extracted from the range of 0 to 255. For example, when the current FT mode is mode 1 and the random number extracted by the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) of the gaming machine 1 is 80, 78 corresponding to mode 1 is first subtracted from 80, and then 5 corresponding to mode 2 is subtracted from 2 which is the subtraction result, and the result becomes negative for the first time as -3, so the next mode is determined as mode 2. The same applies to other methods of determining the next FT mode from the current FT mode.

  As will be described in detail later, when the FT mode is currently in mode 2, mode 3, mode 4 or mode 5, the FT counter is set to 0 and the FT flag is turned off (hereinafter referred to as FT cancellation). That is, since the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is non-FT, when the carryover combination is set at this time, it is possible to win a bonus with a high probability of 12071/16384 (see FIGS. 3 and 5). Therefore, when a plurality of bonuses are stored in the carryover counter in the non-FT carryover state, there is an extremely high possibility of winning the bonus as long as the current FT mode stays from mode 2 to mode 5. continue.

  When the current FT mode is mode 1, the probability that mode 5 is selected as the next FT mode is the highest. For example, in the unit game, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to a non-FT carryover state carrying a plurality of carryover roles and the probability of winning a bonus is extremely high, the current FT mode When the next FT mode is set and the current FT mode is set to mode 5, the next unit game is also in a non-FT carryover state in which the FT counter is set to 0, so there is a possibility of winning a bonus continuously. is there.

  That is, in the FT mode transition lottery table, when the current FT mode is mode 1, the next FT mode has a high probability of becoming mode 5, when it is mode 2, the next FT mode has a high probability of becoming mode 3, and when it is mode 3, the next time The FT mode has a high probability of becoming mode 4, the next FT mode has a high probability of becoming mode 5 when in mode 4, the next FT mode has a high probability of becoming mode 1 when in mode 5, and the next FT mode when in mode 6 Has a high probability of becoming mode 2, and when in mode 7, the next FT mode has a high probability of becoming mode 4.

  Therefore, when the current FT mode is mode 1 at the time of FT cancellation, there is a case where the bonus is continuously awarded, and when the mode is 2, the bonus is awarded five times continuously. In some cases, 4 consecutive bonuses may be awarded. In Mode 4, 3 consecutive bonuses may be awarded. In Mode 5, consecutive bonus prizes may be awarded. In the case of mode 6, there are cases where the bonus is won five times in succession, and in the case of mode 7, the bonus may be won three times in succession. As described above, there is a possibility that the bonus is continuously won depending on the number of bonuses carried by the carryover counter at the time of FT cancellation and the current FT mode. In this way, by configuring the gaming machine so that the current FT mode and the next FT mode have a variety of modes and the FT cancellation state may be continued, the gaming machine has various gaming characteristics. It is possible to maintain the interest of the player and to keep the fun.

[Index selection table for FT counter selection]
With reference to FIG. 11, an index selection table for FT counter selection will be described. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). This table is used to determine an index for determining the setting value of the FT counter based on the FT counter setting table described later according to the current FT mode.

  In the index selection table for selecting an FT counter, a lottery value to be won is associated with each index according to the current FT mode. In this table, an index is determined based on a random value extracted from a range of 0 to 255. For example, when the current FT mode is mode 1 and the random number extracted by the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) of the gaming machine 1 is 30, first, 22 corresponding to the index 1 is subtracted from 30, and then 10 corresponding to index 2 is subtracted from 8 which is the subtraction result, and the result becomes -2, which is negative for the first time. The other methods for determining the index from the current FT mode are the same.

  The feature of this table is that when the current FT mode is any one of mode 2, mode 3, mode 4, and mode 5, the index to be determined is either index 16 or index 17. In the case of index 16 or index 17, 0 is set in the FT counter from the FT counter setting table of FIG. That is, in the next unit game of the unit game, the FT is released.

  Also, when the current FT mode is mode 1, the probability that an index with a small number such as index 1 or index 2 is selected is relatively high. The smaller the index number, the more according to the FT counter setting table of FIG. For example, since a smaller value is set in the FT counter, the FT does not continue for a relatively long time, which is relatively advantageous for the player.

[FT counter setting table]
The FT counter setting table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). This table is used to set the set value of the FT counter according to the index.

  For example, if index 1 is determined, the values that can be set in the FT counter are values from 1 to 128. From these 128 numerical values, one numerical value is drawn with a uniform probability. If the index 10 is determined, the values that can be set in the FT counter are values from 417 to 480. From these 64 numbers, one number is drawn with a uniform probability. For other indexes, a numerical value to be set in the FT counter is determined by lottery by the same method.

  The feature of the FT counter setting table is that when the index 16 or the index 17 is determined, the value set in the FT counter is zero. This is advantageous to the player because the next unit game of the unit game is non-FT when the index 16 or the index 17 is determined.

  Thus, the value of the FT counter is determined according to the index, and the index is determined based on the current FT mode. Since there are a plurality of types of FT modes at present, the numerical values set in the FT counter can have a variety. In this way, the gaming machine 1 can have a variety of gaming properties.

[Notification Timing Determination Table]
The notification timing determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). This table is used to determine the timing of notifying that the non-FT, that is, the value of the FT counter is 0 in any of the RB unit games in the BB in accordance with the next FT mode.

  In the notification timing determination table, in accordance with the next FT mode, a lottery value to be won is associated with the number of unit games of RB in BB (time of unit game). In this table, the timing of the unit game is determined based on a random value extracted from the range of 0 to 255. For example, when the next FT mode is mode 1 and the random number extracted by the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) of the gaming machine 1 is 35, the first unit game number corresponding to the first RB number corresponds to the first time. Subtract 32 from 35, then subtract 1 from the subtraction result 3 corresponding to the second unit game number of the RB count, and then subtract 2 from the 1st RB count from the subtraction result 2. 4 corresponding to the third unit game number is subtracted, and the result is -2, which is negative for the first time. Therefore, the unit game time is determined to be the first unit game number for the RB number. The method for determining the timing of the unit game from the next FT mode is the same.

  In the notification timing determination table, the subtraction result does not become negative even if all the numerical values arranged in the specific next FT mode column are subtracted. At this time, a notification that the non-FT, that is, the value of the FT counter is 0 is not performed in the RB in the BB.

  The feature of this table is that, regardless of whether the next FT mode is the next time, non-FT, that is, when the value of the FT counter is 0, the highest number of unit games with the first RB is the highest Next, the number of RBs is the third, and the number of unit games is the eighth. In each RB game in the BB, except for the above-described feature points, there is a high probability that the notification is performed in the order of the seventh, third, and fifth unit games. In this way, by providing a variety of occasions for notifying that the non-FT, that is, the value of the FT counter is 0 in the next FT mode, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a variety of gaming characteristics, The player can further enhance the interest in the game.

[Direction pattern selection table]
The effect pattern selection table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). This table is used to determine whether or not to produce an effect of notifying the winning combination for each unit game based on the value of the FT64 counter, which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15).

  In the effect pattern selection table, the probability of performing either the large effect or the small effect that informs the winning combination or the like is distributed for each value of the FT64 counter. In this table, it is determined which one of the effects is executed based on a random value extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

  There are two types of patterns of distribution for each value of the FT64 counter of the probability, pattern A and pattern B as shown. The selection of the pattern is executed at the end of BB. In this embodiment, at the end of BB, pattern A is selected with a probability of 7/8, and pattern B is selected with a probability of 1/8. The selection probability of each effect shown in FIG. 14 is a probability determined by being determined to belong to a specific random number range belonging to the random number extraction range from 0 to 127, which is determined for each of the large effect and the small effect. For example, if the pattern A is selected at the end of the BB, if the specific random number corresponding to the large effect is 0, the selected effect is the large effect because the extracted random number belongs to the range. As shown in the figure, the selection probability is 1/128. If the specific random number range corresponding to the small effect is 1 to 8, the selected effect is the small effect because the extracted random number belongs to that range. As shown in the figure, the selection probability is 8/128, and if the extracted random number is 9 to 127, neither the large effect nor the small effect is executed. It should be noted that the numerical values relating to these random number ranges can be changed as appropriate in order to improve the gameability of the gaming machine.

  In the effect pattern selection table of FIG. 14, regardless of the pattern A and the pattern B, the probability that a large effect or a small effect is executed increases as the value of the FT64 counter decreases. In addition, regardless of the pattern A and the pattern B, if the value of the FT64 counter is the same, the probability that the large effect is executed is higher than the small effect. According to the details of the FT counter check process of FIG. 26 described later, when the value of the FT counter is 64 or more, the FT64 counter is always set to 63, and when the value of the FT counter becomes less than 64, the FT64 counter has the FT counter. The counter value is set. That is, regardless of the pattern A and the pattern B, when the number of unit games until the value of the FT counter becomes 0 (that is, FT cancellation) is 64 or more, the probability that the large effect or the small effect is executed is low. When the number of unit games until the value of 0 becomes less than 64, the probability that a large effect or a small effect is executed increases as the value of the FT counter approaches 0. Therefore, when the execution of the large effect or the small effect is executed with a higher probability, the player can detect that the FT cancellation is near. In this way, a variety of game characteristics can be provided, and the player can enhance the interest and play the game.

[Electric configuration of main control circuit 71 of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 15 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including 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 (FIGS. 17 to 31 described later), 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.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, the reels are stopped according to the operation of the probability lottery table, the winning combination determination table for stop, and the stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Various tables and the like shown in FIGS. 3 to 14 are stored, such as a stop table group for determining a mode. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 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, information such as FT flag, FT counter, winning combination, winning combination for stopping, current FT mode, next FT mode, current gaming state, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 15, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and 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 stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 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 10S, 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 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. 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. 15, 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. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, a winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, for example.

  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 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 confirmation is made after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

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

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning 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. 16 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 the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input 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. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. 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 (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 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, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 47 to 55) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, the aforementioned various tables (FIGS. 25 to 29), and the like. The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 83. For example, information such as a symbol matching number counter, a gaming state identifier, a winning combination identifier, a current FT mode identifier, a next FT mode identifier, a stop reel identifier, a winning combination identifier, a BB identifier, and the like are stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 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 (not shown) according to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (the above-described notification mode effect etc.) and outputs it 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, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  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 (a serial port is 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 a command or the like 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 temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  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 9L and 9R. 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.

[Operation of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1]
The operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The main flowchart will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1 in FIG. 17). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed.

  In step S2, the CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process based on input signals from the start switch 6S, the BET switches 11 to 13, and the medal sensor 22S, and proceeds to step S3. In step S3, the CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S4), and the process proceeds to step S5. 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.

  In step S5, the CPU 31 determines whether the start switch is on, that is, whether there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery used in a probability lottery process or the like in step S9 described later (step S6), and proceeds to step S7. If the determination in step S5 is no, step S5 is repeated.

  In step S7, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, and proceeds to step S8. In step S8, the CPU 31 performs FT control processing 1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, and proceeds to step S9. In step S9, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, and proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 temporarily sets the winning combination won in the probability lottery process in step S7 as a variable for storing the winning combination for stopping, and proceeds to step S11. In step S11, the CPU 31 performs a notification effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, and proceeds to step S12. Subsequently, in step S12, a winning combination notification process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the CPU 31 performs an FT control process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 24, and proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the CPU 31 determines the winning combination for stopping by the lottery processing based on the winning combination determining table for stopping shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, so that the winning combination for which the winning combination is temporarily set in the above-described step S10. Perform the winning combination determination process for stop according to the information of the variable that memorizes the role, update the information of the variable of the winning combination for stopping with the winning combination for stop determined by the winning combination determination process for stop, Control goes to step S15. The winning combination and the winning combination for suspension are both included in the winning combination. The winning combination for stop is determined based on the winning combination, and the mode of reel stop control is determined for each winning combination for stop.

  In step S15, the CPU 31 performs a table line selection process, and proceeds to step S16. Specifically, a stop table group is selected based on the stop table group selection table of FIGS. 7 and 8 in accordance with the stop winning combination and the gaming state changed in step S14. One stop table is selected from the selected stop table group. When the stop table is selected, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (along which effective line the symbol corresponding to which winning combination or lose) The mode of whether or not to stop is determined. Subsequently, in step S16, the CPU 31 sets a start command including information such as a winning combination for stopping, and proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S17, the CPU 31 performs a process for determining the shortest elapsed time of the game. If this determination is YES, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S18, and if NO, repeats step S17. In step S18, the CPU 31 sets a game shortest time counter, and proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, the CPU 31 makes an all reel rotation start request, and proceeds to step S20. In response to this all-reel rotation start request, acceleration control of the rotation of the reels is started. In step S20, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop permission command, and proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is turned on, that is, whether or not there is an input from the reel stop signal circuit 46. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 performs a stop table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S22), proceeds to step S23, and when NO, repeats step S21.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 performs a slip frame number determination process for the reel to be stopped, and proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the CPU 31 performs reel stop control using the selected stop table, waits for the stop target reel to rotate by the number of sliding frames, and proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop command, and proceeds to step S26. In step S26, the CPU 31 determines whether all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S27, the CPU 31 sets an all reels stop command, and proceeds to step S28. In step S28, the CPU 31 performs a winning search and proceeds to step S29. In step S29, the CPU 31 performs an erroneous winning check process, and proceeds to step S30. In step S30, the CPU 31 transmits a winning combination command including winning combination information to the sub-control circuit 72, and proceeds to step S31 in FIG.

  In step S31 of FIG. 19, the CPU 31 determines whether the winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S32, and when NO, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination (specifically, clears a variable storing information on the carryover combination, which is a variable stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15)), and carries the carryover combination corresponding to the winning combination. 1 is subtracted from the value of the counter (BB carryover counter or RB carryover counter), and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the CPU 31 performs a process of managing the table change status for changing the winning combination probability lottery table and the stop winning combination determination table to the BB and RB tables, and proceeds to step S34. In step S34, the CPU 31 sets 0 in the FT counter, and proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 pays out medals and generates BB and RB, and proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S37, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S37, the CPU 31 performs a BB / RB game number / end check process, and proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state has ended. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S39, the CPU 31 draws an effect pattern on the basis of the effect pattern selection table. Specifically, by random lottery, pattern A is selected with a probability of 7/8, and pattern B is selected with a probability of 1/8 among the patterns included in the effect pattern selection table of FIG. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

[Periodic interrupt processing]
With reference to FIG. 20, the periodic interruption process of the main control circuit 71 will be described. The periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms, for example.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) saves the register (step S41), and proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3R in the reel identifier, and proceeds to step S43. In step S43, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3R control process for performing the rotation start control, the rotation acceleration control, the constant speed rotation control, and the rotation stop control of the reel 3R, and proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3C in the reel identifier, and proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3C control process for performing the rotation start control, the rotation acceleration control, the constant speed rotation control, and the rotation stop control of the reel 3C, and proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3L in the reel identifier, and proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3L control process for performing the rotation start control, the rotation acceleration control, the constant speed rotation control, and the rotation stop control of the reel 3L, and proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, the CPU 31 performs electromagnetic counter control processing, and proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the CPU 31 performs a lamp blinking control process for controlling a reel lamp (not shown), and proceeds to step S50. In step S50, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG drive control process, and proceeds to step S51.

  In step S51, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing, and proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the CPU 31 performs various counter subtraction processes, and proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the CPU 31 restores the register and ends the periodic interrupt process.

[Details of the game state monitoring process]
With reference to FIG. 21, the game state monitoring process executed in step S7 of FIG. 17 will be described in detail.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether it is in a non-FT non-carry-over state (step S61). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S62, a carryover combination setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S63, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a carryover combination, that is, whether or not the carryover combination is set in a variable storing information on the carryover combination in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S64, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to a step S8 in FIG.

  In step S64, the CPU 31 changes the gaming state to a non-FT BB carryover state or a non-FT RB carryover state according to the carryover combination. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

[Details of FT control processing 1]
Details of the FT control process 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) executes an FT counter check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S71).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT counter is 0 (step S72). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S73, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the FT counter, and proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S75, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to a step S9 in FIG. Subsequently, in step S75, the CPU 31 executes an FT mode selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines a winning combination based on the random number extracted in step S of FIG. 17 based on the probability lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S81).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB (step S82). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S83, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine is finished, and the process is shifted to a step S10 in FIG. In step S83, 1 is added to the value of the BB carryover counter or the RB carryover counter according to the winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the CPU 31 executes a carryover combination setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25. After the completion of this process, the subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

[Details of FT control processing 2]
Details of the FT control process 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The FT counter check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is executed (step S71).

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether the winning combination is a loss or a group combination A (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S92, the CPU 31 executes an FT mode selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28. After the completion of this process, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

[Details of carryover combination setting process]
The details of the carryover combination setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether there is a carryover combination. That is, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set in a variable for storing information on the carryover combination stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15) (step S101). When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. 21 or step S10 in FIG. 17, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter are zero. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S103, and when NO, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S103, the CPU 31 turns off the FT flag, and subsequently sets 0 in the FT counter in step S104. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. 21 or step S10 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S105, when the BB carryover counter is 0, the CPU 31 sets RB to the carryover combination, and when the RB carryover counter is 0, sets BB to the carryover combination, and both the BB carryover counter and the RB carryover counter are set. If it is not 0, BB is set to the carryover combination with a probability of 3/4 and RB is set to the carryover combination with a probability of 1/4 by probability drawing. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the BB carryover counter or RB carryover counter corresponding to BB or RB set in the carryover combination in step S105. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, an FT counter setting process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108. Subsequently, in step S108, the CPU 31 turns on the FT flag. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. 21 or step S10 in FIG.

[FT counter check processing]
Details of the FT counter check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether or not the value of the FT counter is 64 or more (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S112, and when NO, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S112, the CPU 31 sets 63 in the FT64 counter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S72 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S113, the CPU 31 sets the value of the FT counter in the FT64 counter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S72 in FIG.

[FT counter setting process]
The details of the FT counter setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether or not the next FT mode is set (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S123, and when NO, the process moves to a step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT mode is currently set. When this determination is YES, the present subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S108 in FIG. 25, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 31 sets the value of the next FT mode to the current FT mode. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S125.

  In step S124, the CPU 31 sets mode 1 to the current FT mode. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S125.

  In step S125, the next FT mode is cleared, then a value to be set in the FT counter is determined by random number lottery based on the FT counter setting table and the current FT mode in FIG. 12, and the determined value is set in the FT counter. (Step S126). When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S108 in FIG.

[FT mode selection processing]
Details of the FT mode selection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) turns off the FT flag (step S131). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB carryover counter is 0 (step S132). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S135, and when it is NO, the process moves to a step S133.

  In step S133, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB carryover state (non-FT BB carryover state). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S134, and when NO, the process moves to a step S134. Subsequently, in step S134, the CPU 31 selects the next FT mode by random lottery based on the FT mode transition lottery table and the current FT mode. When this process ends, the process moves to step S9 or step S14 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S135, the CPU 31 selects mode 1 as the next FT mode. When this process ends, the process moves to step S9 or step S14 in FIG.

[Notification production processing]
The details of the notification effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, a notification timing for executing a notification effect for notifying the player of a so-called one-game consecutive resort (a state where the value of the 1G consecutive game, the FT counter is 0, and the bonus is easy to win continuously) is determined. This is a process of executing a notice effect at the decided notice timing.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S142, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to a step S12 in FIG. Then, CPU31 determines whether it is the first RB gaming state after BB gaming state transfer (step S142). When this determination is YES, the process goes to a step S143, and when NO, the process goes to a step S147.

  In step S143, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first unit game in the first RB gaming state after the transition to the BB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S144, and when NO, the process moves to a step S145.

  In step S144, the CPU 31 performs random number lottery based on the notification timing table of FIG. 13 and the next FT mode, determines the notification timing, and stores the information in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 15). By this process, it is determined in what number unit game of which RB gaming state in the BB gaming state the notification effect of one game villa is executed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S147.

  In step S147, the CPU 31 determines whether the notification effect has already been executed. When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 17, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S148, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a notification timing. That is, it is determined whether or not the unit game is the notification timing determined in step S144. When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S150, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S149.

  In step S149, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is lost. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S150, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine is terminated, and the process moves to a step S12 in FIG. When YES is determined in the process of step S149, when the game is won in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, a notification effect of one game consecutive villa is always executed in the unit game.

  In step S150, the CPU 31 determines whether the current FT mode is mode 2, mode 3, mode 4, or mode 5. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S151, and when NO, the process moves to a step S152.

  In step S151, the CPU 31 executes a notification effect. Specifically, the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) to the sub control circuit 72 (see FIGS. 15 and 16), the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 (both shown in FIG. 16 is transmitted, and the sub-control circuit 72 that has received the command drives the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 for a relatively long time such as 10 seconds. Then, sound generation, LED / lamp lighting / flashing is performed based on a predetermined pattern. The sound pattern is stored in the sound source ROM 97 (see FIG. 16), and the LED / lamp lighting / flashing pattern is stored in the program ROM 93 (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, in step S152, the CPU 31 executes a gaze notification effect. The activation methods of the speakers 21L, 21R, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 are the same as those in step S151, but the drive time is, for example, 2 seconds, which is shorter than the processing in step S151, and the generation of sound. The pattern of lighting / flashing of the LED / lamp is also different from that in step S151. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

[Winning role notification process]
The details of the winning combination notification process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S161, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15), based on the FT64 counter and the effect pattern selected from the effect pattern table in FIG. 14 (the effect pattern selected in step S39 in FIG. 19), Processing to determine the production by lottery is performed. By this process, execution of the large effect or the small effect, or non-execution of the effect itself is determined. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S162, the CPU 31 executes the effect drawn in step S162. Specifically, when notifying the winning combination based on the determination result of step S161, the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) issues a command for causing the sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 15) to execute the notification. Send. The sub-control circuit 72 that has received the command reads the image data of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the unit game from the image data related to the symbol of the reel stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 15). By displaying an image of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the display screen 5a, the winning combination is notified to the player. Further, a different sound pattern for each winning combination may be stored in the sound source ROM 97, and a sound capable of identifying the winning combination may be generated from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the sound pattern. If it is determined in step S161 that the effect is not executed, the effect is not executed in step S162. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

[Stop table change processing]
The details of the stop table change process will be described with reference to FIG. By executing this processing, when the winning combination is RB (JAC in) in the BB general gaming state, the stop table is displayed with a probability of 75% when the player performs a stop operation other than the forward push. 9 (2) is changed to the stop table of FIG. 9 (1) with a probability of 25%. In the stop control by the stop table of FIG. 9 (2), the Replay-Replay-Replay is not stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation, so the player does not need to perform so-called replay scratch. On the other hand, in the stop control by the stop table of FIG. 9 (1), Replay-Replay-Replay can be displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, but if the replay is successful in the stop operation of the reel 3L, Replay-Replay-Replay Is not displayed. In other words, with this process, even in a RB (JAC-in) winning game during a BB general game, even if the player has an inexperienced replay hashishi technique, 75% There is no need to replay with probability, which is advantageous to the player.

  First, in step S171, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 15) determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S172, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends and the process moves to a step S23 in FIG.

  In step S172, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is RB (JAC in). When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S173, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to a step S23 in FIG.

  In step S173, the CPU 31 determines whether the stop operation is the first stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S174, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine is finished, and the process moves to a step S23 in FIG.

  In step S174, the CPU 31 determines whether the pressed stop button is other than 7L, that is, whether the stop operation has been performed in a pressing order other than the forward pressing. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S175, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to a step S23 in FIG.

  In step S175, the CPU 31 executes a stop table change lottery process. By random lottery, the replay winning stop table of FIG. 9 (1) is selected with a probability of 1/4, and the non-winning stop table of FIG. 9 (2) is selected with a probability of 3/4. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S176.

  In step S176, a process of changing the stop table for stop control to the stop table selected in step S175 is executed. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG.

[Second Example of Notification Production Processing]
With reference to FIG. 32, a second embodiment of the notification effect process will be described. This processing may be executed in step S11 of FIG. 17 instead of the notification effect of FIG. Note that the step number of each step of the process shown in FIG. 29 and the step number of each step of the process shown in FIG. 32 are the same if the same number is included in the step number, for example, S141 and S141 ′. Perform the process.

  The process shown in FIG. 32 is different from the process of FIG. 29 in the following two points.

  (A) Steps S145 and S146 are performed between steps S144 ′ and S147 ′.

  (B) When the determination in step S149 ′ is YES, the process moves to step S152 ′, and the process does not move to step S150 ′.

  By executing step S146 through step S145 as described above (A), when the winning combination is lost, the announcement effect of one game villa is always executed in the ninth game of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state. be able to. As a result, the timing of the notification effect is determined to be the ninth game in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, regardless of the timing of the notification effect of the one game consecutive resort determined in step S144 ′. Since the timing of the announcement effect of one game villa determined in step S144 ′ is concealed from the player, the timing of the announcement effect is more diverse in combination with the winning probability of the loss, and the gaming performance of the gaming machine is increased. It can be made more colorful.

  Further, when the processing is performed as described above (B), when the winning combination is lost, a gasse notification effect is executed in step S152 ′, so that the gaming ability of the gaming machine can be made more diverse.

  In the present embodiment, by executing step S39 through step S38 in FIG. 19, at the end of the BB gaming state, the winning combination notification in the winning combination notification process (see FIG. 30) executed in step S12 in FIG. The pattern (the pattern of the performance execution probability) is determined by lottery. Not limited to this, any time when the value of the FT64 counter is 63 (a situation where the unit game of 64 times or more must be consumed before the value of the FT counter becomes 0 (FT release)) The winning combination notification effect pattern may be determined by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, in the notification effect processing of FIG. 29, by executing Step 151 or Step S152 through Step S150, one game villa is notified to the player. However, the present FT mode is not limited to this. Regardless of the timing, the information of the FT counter is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 at the notification timing so that the player can specifically grasp the number of unit games until the FT is released. Good.

  3 to 14 employed in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the type and name of information to be determined, the set lottery value, the winning probability, and other numerical values are arbitrarily set within the scope of the purpose. Can be changed.

  For example, the kind of winning combination or winning combination for stopping, the determination probability, and the like are not limited to those adopted in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  Further, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the current FT mode, the next FT mode, the FT transition condition, the FT end condition, and the like are not limited to those employed in the embodiment. For example, the upper limit of the FT counter (the number of FT games), the type of winning combination or stopping winning combination, and the like that can trigger the transition or termination can be arbitrarily changed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, seven types of the mode 1 to the mode 7 are adopted as the current FT mode and the next FT mode, and the mode 2 to the mode 5 can be advantageously played for the player. (The state where the winning of the carryover combination is immediately permitted) and the state where the mode 1 plays a disadvantage compared to the modes 2 to 7 (the state where the predetermined number of games are not permitted for the carryover combination) It is not limited. The genus of the current FT mode and the next FT mode can be arbitrarily changed. In this case, at least the state where the game can be advantageously played and the state where the game is disadvantageous can be roughly divided.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, a predetermined image is displayed using a liquid crystal display device provided on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R such as the liquid crystal display device 5, and the internal state of the gaming machine 1 and the like. (For example, the winning combination etc.) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the conventional liquid crystal display device provided below the general reels 3L, 3C, 3R is used. It is good also as displaying an image and performing an effect. Moreover, it is good also as performing not only using the liquid crystal display device 5 but using display devices, such as 7 segment LED. Furthermore, it is good also as producing an effect by outputting a sound with the speakers 21L and 21R, or making the LED 101 and the lamps 102 emit light. Furthermore, an effect may be executed by combining an image, sound, and light. Thereby, it may be suitable for enhancing the player's expectation for the game.

  Further, in the game machine 1 of the embodiment, in an effect such as an image shown on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, an image such as a character or a pattern to be displayed and the content of the effect can be arbitrarily changed.

  This embodiment is based on the premise that the Replay (design 96, see FIG. 2) is arranged on the reel 3L so that it cannot be retracted within 4 frames. Even if Replay is arranged so that it can be pulled in, if the stop operation timing of 7L by the player is a specific timing, the reel 3L is slid by sliding a specific number of frames less than 4 frames. Stop control may be performed to stop. For example, a value related to the reel 3L may be set in the replay winning stop table. If the code number of the replay winning stop table in FIG. Although three are arranged, even if the stop command signal from the stop command means is detected at the timing when the code number 07 of the reel 3L passes on the center line 8c (see FIG. 1), the center line 8c Is stopped according to the replay winning stop table of FIG. 9 (1) so as to stop the code number 10 of the reel 3L, but corresponds to the code number 08 of the reel 3L in the replay winning stop table of FIG. 9 (1). The value that is currently set to 0 is set to 1, and the code number 08 of the reel 3L is stopped on the center line 8c. It may include those as stop control to so that.

  In addition, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine as well as the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. 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.

  Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine 1 of an Example. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the prize-winning dividend of a winning combination, a winning probability, and a winning symbol combination. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the prize-winning dividend of a winning combination, a winning probability, and a winning symbol combination. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table group. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table group. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of an FT mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of the index selection table for FT counter selection. It is a figure which shows the example of an FT counter setting table. It is a figure which shows the example of the table for notification timing determination. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect pattern selection table. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the main control circuit 71 of the game machine 1 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the sub control circuit 72 of the game machine 1 of an Example. 3 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit 71. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a periodic interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state monitoring process. 5 is a flowchart showing FT control processing 1; It is a flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the FT control process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a carryover combination setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a FT counter check process. It is a flowchart which shows a FT counter setting process. It is a flowchart which shows FT mode selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows notification effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows a winning combination alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows a stop table change process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd Example of notification effect processing.

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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 21L, 21R Speaker 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 88 Image ROM
93 Program ROM
97 Sound source ROM
101 LEDs 102 Lamps

Claims (4)

A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing to start a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means for determining a predetermined combination as a winning combination;
Variation display means for performing variation display of a plurality of symbol sequences based on the detection of the game start command signal;
Stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol sequences, and outputting a stop command signal of the corresponding symbol sequence in response to an operation by the player;
Based on the detection of the stop command signal and the winning combination, the variation display means for performing a variation display of the symbol sequence corresponding to the stop command signal within a specific time after detecting the stop command signal Stop control means for stopping
When the stop mode of the variation display unit stopped by the stop control unit is a specific mode, in the gaming machine, an advantageous state generating unit that generates an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
A first probability state in which the probability that the stop control means stops the variation display means in the specific mode is a first probability, and a second probability in which the probability is a second probability higher than the first probability. A state generating means for generating a probability state;
Information notifying means for notifying the player of information related to the winning combination;
Before the unit game has passed the first number of times since the state generation means has generated the first probability state, the unit game has passed a second number of times greater than the first number of times. Probability determining means for determining the probability that the information notification means notifies the information until the unit game ends a specific number of times;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production for notification by the information notification means includes a large production with a relatively large production effect and a small production with a relatively small production effect,
There are a plurality of patterns in the probability pattern in which the information notification means selects and reports the information, either the large effect or the small effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability determining means determines one of the plurality of types of patterns by lottery in a unit game in which the advantageous state ends. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The information notification means includes a liquid crystal display device and / or a light emitting device. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A gaming machine, wherein, at the end of an advantageous state advantageous to the player generated by the advantageous state generating means, the probability determining means determines a probability that the information notifying means notifies the information.

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