JP2005304568A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of causing the case of being in a specified control state even in the case without informing about that it is in the specified control state, thereby increasing the amusement of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 is provided with: a shifting means (a main control circuit 71, a means for performing a chance zone management processing, or the like) for shifting to the specified control state (CZ or the like for instance); an information means (a sub-control circuit 72, a liquid crystal display device 131, a means for performing an image control processing, a means for displaying images on the liquid crystal display device 131, or the like) for informing the player about that it is in the specified control state; and an information delay means (the sub-control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 131, or the like) for delaying the start of the information by the informationmeans. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols on each reel to the player are provided. After each reel is rotated and stopped, the display window There is known a gaming machine that determines whether or not a winning is achieved by a combination of displayed symbols. Among them, a so-called pachislot machine, which is provided with a stop button that can be operated by a player at a desired timing to stop the rotation of each reel, is gaining popularity.

In general, there are a plurality of types of winnings established in this type of gaming machine. For example, there are bonuses such as big bonuses (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and regular bonuses (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”), small roles, and the like. In order for the winning of these combinations to be established, a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) is displayed in the display window. It is a condition to be done. That is, the player is required to operate the stop button at an appropriate timing. Thus, intervening the player's operation technique in the game result is one element that is gaining popularity (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313

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

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

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

  (1) A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, a symbol changing means for changing the symbols displayed by the symbol display means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination for each unit game, and a player In response to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the stop instructing means for instructing to stop the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol varying means based on the operation by A stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol, and a result of the stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol, so as to determine whether or not the winning is determined based on a combination of the symbols displayed and stopped by the symbol display means. Determining means; transition means for making a transition to a specific control state; notifying means for notifying that the user is staying in a specific control state; and a notification delay means for delaying the start of notification by the notifying means; The Game machine and said that there were pictures.

  According to the gaming machine of (1), the transition unit that shifts to the specific control state, the notification unit that notifies that the user is staying in the specific control state, and the start of notification by the notification unit are delayed. The notification delay means is provided, so that the transition to the specific control state is performed by the transition means, and the start of notification that the user is staying in the specific control state can be delayed. Therefore, even when the transition to the specific control state is performed and the notification that the user is staying in the specific control state is not performed, the case where the user is staying in the specific control state can be caused. Is more interesting.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the specific control state continues for a predetermined period, and the notification unit is configured to execute a specific control state after the start of notification is delayed by the notification delay unit. A gaming machine characterized by having period notifying means for notifying the period during which the game continues.

  According to the gaming machine of (2), the specific control state continues for a predetermined period, and the notification unit is a period in which the specific control state continues after the start of notification is delayed by the notification delay unit. Therefore, after the start of notification that the user is staying in the specific control state is delayed, the period during which the specific control state continues can be notified. Therefore, the player can recognize that he / she has already stayed in the specific control state, and can recognize the period during which the specific control state continues, which makes the game more interesting.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), further comprising special effect execution means for executing a special effect while the start of notification is delayed by the notification delay means.

  According to the gaming machine of (3), since the special effect executing means for executing the special effect is provided while the start of the notification is delayed by the notification delay means, it is notified that the user is staying in a specific control state. Special effects can be executed while the start of is delayed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the period during which the specific control state continues after executing the special effect. This makes it possible to recognize that the user has already stayed in the specific control state after executing the special effect, and to recognize the period during which the specific control state continues, which increases the fun. For example, by making the special effect an effect that suggests a transition to a specific control state, an effect of enhancing the player's expectation for the specific control state is obtained, and the fun of the game is increased.

  (4) The gaming machine according to (3), further comprising execution determining means for executing the special effect with a predetermined probability.

  According to the gaming machine of (4), since the execution determining means for executing the special effect with a predetermined probability is provided, the special effect is provided while the start of notification that the user is staying in the specific control state is delayed. Can be executed with a predetermined probability. Therefore, it is possible to create a case where the special effect is performed and a case where the special effect is not performed, which increases the fun of the game.

  If the above-mentioned specific control state is advantageous to the player, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the transition to the specific control state. For example, while the special effect is being executed, Can expect people's expectations. Even if the player cannot recognize that he / she is staying in the specific control state by delaying the start of notification that he / she is staying in the specific control state by the notification delay means described above, It is possible to enjoy the benefits to be obtained by shifting to a specific control state.

  Further, in the case of further comprising a delay period determining means for determining by a lottery a period in which the start of notification is delayed by the notification delay means, the time of transition to the specific control state and the staying in the specific gaming state The gap with the time when the notification is started becomes various, and the player can be kept bored.

  According to the present invention, even when notification of staying in a specific control state is not performed, it is possible to cause a case of staying in a specific control state, and the fun is increased.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c as substantially vertical surfaces are formed (described later). In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal base 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided. 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 11 to 13, a predetermined winning line is activated (described later). The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  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 symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the base portion 4. 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 (stop button operation) performed when all reels are rotating is the stop performed after the “first stop operation” and the “first stop operation”. The operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  Next, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of BETs is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later).

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction as winning lines. These winning lines are activated by one, three, and five, respectively, when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserts medals into the medal slot 10. (Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an “effective line”). Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c. Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “cherry (symbol 97)” described later)) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a small cherry small role described later) corresponds to a predetermined position (for example, “cherry (pattern 97)” described later). , In the left symbol display area 21L), or a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is placed at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the activated pay lines. A predetermined combination wins by stopping and displaying side by side.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operable to be pressed, It becomes a transmissive state so that the symbols on 3C and 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It represents.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The effect display area 23 displays an image (for example, a notification lamp) that definitely notifies that a bonus winning can be established, an effect for increasing the interest of the game, and the player advantageously advances the game. Necessary information is displayed.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture or the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  Next, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 shows a reel mechanism in which an LED lamp 155 is arranged inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (total of 9 symbols) appearing in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. LED storage circuit boards 150L, 150C, and 150R are installed. The LED storage circuit boards 150L, 150C, and 150R each have three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions Z1 to Z9, and a plurality of LED lamps 155 are provided therein. The LED lamp 155 illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet 156 mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. In more detail, the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is illuminated. The reel sheet 156 is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp 155 is transmitted to the front side.

  FIG. 4 shows the left reel 3L and the LED storage circuit board 150L provided inside the left reel 3L. The left reel 3L has a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames 151 and 152 having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members 153 separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the frame It is comprised by the transmission member 154 which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part of the structure to the annular frames 151 and 152. A reel sheet 156 is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board 150L disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions Z1, Z2, and Z3 that store a plurality of LED lamps 155, respectively. The LED storage circuit board 150L is installed so that the LED storage portions Z1, Z2, and Z3 are located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and LED storage circuit boards 150C and 150R are provided inside each of them.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed. The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. In the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2). Here, in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19) arranged behind the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Etc.) and electric circuits for operating the BET lamps 17a to 17c are omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside. Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without reflecting. Further, the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the above-described symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139c, and 139d. The fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Next, functions of the LED lamp 155 and the fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, the moving direction of the emitted light from the lamp is indicated by an arrow.

  FIG. 7A shows a case where the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, a voltage is not applied to the portion corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Indicates the function of each lamp.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet 156. A part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 155 provided on the LED storage circuit boards 150L, 150C, and 150R passes through the reel sheet 156. These lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, so that the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. Can do.

  Further, the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 passes through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the eyes of the player. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the area of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C and 22R and the effect display area 23 described above.

  FIG. 7B shows a case where the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is driven (that is, a voltage is applied to a portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). Indicates the function of each lamp.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet 156. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 155 passes through the reel sheet 156. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. An effect image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 8 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is given a code number of “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 30) described later as a data table.

  On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”, and“ cherry (symbol 97) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the contents and transition of the game state, the game mode, and the game zone, which are control states provided in the gaming machine 1, will be described. Here, the control state is for controlling the degree of advantage for the player by referring to a different table. For example, by providing a plurality of control states, it is possible to provide a state that is advantageous to the player and a state that is disadvantageous to the player.

  First, the contents of the game state, the game mode, and the game zone will be described.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes an FT (Free Time) gaming state, a non-FT gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Each of these game states basically depends on the type of winning combination (including the internal winning combination and stop winning combination described below), whether the FT flag is on or off, whether there is a carryover combination, etc. Differentiated. The transition between the game states is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (FIG. 30) described later.

  In the embodiment, after the bonus is won internally, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus is won (generally referred to as carryover). Further, even when the bonus is carried over, the bonus is won internally. If the bonus is won multiple times without winning, the number of times is counted (stored), and the bonus can be won for that number of times (generally referred to as bonus stock). .

  The number of times that BB winning can be established (the number of BB carried over) is hereinafter referred to as “BB stock number”. The number of times that RB winning can be achieved (the number of RBs carried over) is hereinafter referred to as “RB stock number”. The sum of the BB stock number and the RB stock number is hereinafter referred to as “bonus stock number”. In addition, among the bonuses carried forward, the winning combination that is allowed to win first (the winning combination that can be a winning winning combination to be described later) is hereinafter referred to as a “carrying winning combination”.

  In addition, the state where the bonus is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “carry-over state”. Hereinafter, the state where the BB is carried over is referred to as a “BB carryover state”. The state in which the RB is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “RB carryover state”. The state where the bonus is not carried over is hereinafter referred to as “non-carry-over state”.

  The FT gaming state is a gaming state in which the FT flag for distinguishing between the FT gaming state and the non-FT gaming state is “ON”, and is basically a carryover state. However, in the FT gaming state, basically, even in the carryover state, it is not possible to establish a winning of the carried over bonus.

  The non-FT gaming state is a gaming state in which the FT flag is “off”, which may be a carryover state or a non-carryover state. When the non-FT gaming state is the carryover state, a bonus winning that is carried over according to the internal winning combination can be established. When the non-FT gaming state is the non-carry-over state, even if the bonus is won internally, the bonus won cannot be established in the internally won game, and the bonus won internally is carried over.

  In other words, in the embodiment, basically, in both the FT gaming state and the non-FT gaming state, a bonus winning cannot be established in a game in which a bonus is won internally, and the bonus won internally is carried over. ing. Then, by shifting the gaming state to the FT gaming state, a carryover winning combination cannot be established during the FT gaming state. Thereafter, the FT gaming state is ended and the transition to the non-FT gaming state is made, so that the winning combination of the carryover combination can be established. By doing so, the bonus winning time is biased and the player's expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the embodiment, the FT gaming state continues for a predetermined period (maximum “1280 times” game) (continues until reaching the so-called “ceiling”). The period during which the FT game state continues is determined by the number of FT games. The larger the number of FT games, the longer the FT gaming state lasts, so it is not possible to establish a carryover winning combination. Therefore, a period for allowing the player to play an unfavorable game becomes longer. The FT gaming state is also ended by winning a FT cancellation lottery described later. However, even if the FT cancellation lottery is won, the FT gaming state may not be released immediately but the FT gaming state may be extended for the purpose of production. The number of games for extending the FT game state is determined by the number of FT games for cancellation winning.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state that occurs when a BB wins. The RB gaming state is a gaming state that occurs when the RB wins. The BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are the most advantageous gaming states for the player because the probability of winning a predetermined role increases. The BB gaming state includes a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state due to winning in the general gaming state during BB.

  The characteristics of each gaming state described above, for example, the types of winning combinations that may be won or won in each gaming state, their probabilities, etc. will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The game mode is a concept positioned at a lower level than the game state, and is an index indicating the degree of advantage of the player. Specifically, in the FT gaming state, ten FT modes from mode 0 to mode 9 are provided.

  The FT mode relates to the degree of advantage of the transition condition to the non-FT game state, such as determination of the number of FT games described later. Specifically, in mode 1, the probability that the largest number of FT games is determined is higher than in other modes. In mode 0, the probability that the largest number of FT games is determined is the second highest after mode 1. In mode 2, a smaller number of FT games than modes 1 and 0 is determined. In modes 3 to 9, the determined number of FT games is “0”, and the winning of the carryover combination is immediately permitted. Therefore, in the mode 3 to the mode 9, it is possible to cause the player to play the most advantageous game. In the mode 0 to the mode 2, the player is caused to play a disadvantageous game as compared with the mode 3 to the mode 9.

  Further, in the FT mode of the embodiment, when the winning of the carryover combination is permitted due to the end of the FT gaming state, the transition to the FT mode is performed. In particular, mode 3 to mode 9 tend to shift to the next lower mode step by step. For example, in the case of mode 8, it shifts to the next lower mode 7 (no jump to mode 3 or the like).

  Here, as described above, in modes 3 to 9, winning of the carryover combination is immediately permitted. Therefore, for example, in mode 9, by a gradual transition to mode 3, a minimum of seven carryover winnings are continuously permitted. In other words, it is possible to continuously generate a bonus gaming state due to the winning of the carryover combination in a game immediately after the bonus gaming state due to the winning of the carryover combination. If the number of bonus stocks is insufficient, the bonus game state cannot be continuously generated, and the mode is shifted to mode 0.

  The gaming zone is a concept positioned at a lower level than the gaming state, and is an index indicating the degree of advantage of the player. Specifically, the FT gaming state is provided with two gaming zones, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) and a super chance zone (hereinafter referred to as SCZ).

  CZ or SCZ relates to the degree of advantage of the transition condition to the non-FT gaming state such as the winning probability of the FT cancellation lottery. CZ or SCZ wins the FT cancellation lottery with a higher probability than normal times other than CZ or SCZ, and shifts to a non-FT gaming state. SCZ has a higher probability of winning the FT cancellation lottery than CZ, and has a higher probability of shifting to the non-FT gaming state.

  CZ shifts from mode 0 to mode 2 by winning CZ or SCZ in the CZ lottery performed when the FT mode is mode 0 to mode 2. If CZ is won, the process moves to CZ. CZ continues for up to 20 games. The number of games in which CZ continues is determined by the number of CZ games 2. If the player wins the SCZ, the process first shifts to the CZ, and then shifts to the SCZ after the CZ ends. SCZ continues for up to 10 games. The number of games in which CZ continues is determined by the number of CZ games. The CZ game number 2 may be the CZ game number, and the CZ game number 1 may be the SCZ game number.

  Next, the game state, game mode, and game zone transition will be described.

  The transition from the non-FT gaming state (non-carry-over state) to the FT gaming state is realized by determining BB or RB as the internal winning combination. The determined internal winning combination is set as a carryover combination, and the FT flag is updated to “ON”. The number of FT games is determined based on the FT mode (initially mode 0).

  The transition from the FT gaming state to the non-FT gaming state is realized when the number of FT games (including the number of FT games for the time of release winning) becomes “0”. Further, the FT flag is updated to “off”.

  The transition from the non-FT gaming state to the BB gaming state is realized by winning a BB. The transition from the non-FT gaming state to the RB gaming state is realized by winning an RB.

  Further, the transition destination after the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is the FT gaming state if the bonus stock number is “1” or more, and the non-FT gaming state (non-non-limiting if the bonus stock number is “0”). Carryover state).

  The transition between FT modes is that the number of FT games has been updated to “0”, that a later-described loss is determined as an internal winning combination in the FT gaming state, or that a specific type of combination that will be described later stops in the BB gaming state. This is realized by a mode transition lottery performed as a result of being determined as a winning combination. Basically, a transition is made to the transition mode through the non-FT gaming state, the BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state.

  The transition from the FT mode (mode 0 to mode 2) to the CZ is changed to the CZ or SCZ in the CZ lottery performed when the chance role described later in the FT gaming state or the medium cherry small combination is determined as the winning combination for stopping. Realized by winning.

  If CZ is won, the game ends when CZ continues for 20 games or wins the FT cancellation lottery. When 20 games have been completed, the transition is made to the transition source FT mode. When the FT cancellation lottery is won, the process proceeds to the transfer destination mode determined by the transfer lottery through the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  If you win SCZ, you first move to CZ. If CZ continues for 20 games, the game moves to SCZ. When the FT cancellation lottery is won during CZ continuation, the CZ is basically terminated without shifting to SCZ, and the mode shifts to the transfer destination mode determined by the transfer lottery. SCZ ends when 10 games are continued or FT cancellation lottery is won while continuing. When 10 games have been completed, the transition is made to the transition source FT mode. When the FT cancellation lottery is won, the process proceeds to the transfer destination mode determined by the transfer lottery through the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning symbol combinations in each gaming state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the BB winning is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active lines 8a to 8e. After BB wins, the gaming state becomes the BB gaming state (more specifically, the general gaming state during BB). In addition, the BB gaming state of the embodiment is terminated when the 30 games have been digested in the BB general gaming state and the last game of the third RB gaming state due to winning in the BB general gaming state has ended. To do. Note that the BB gaming state may be terminated when the acquired number (for example, a so-called “pure increase number” or “paid-out number”) becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 461).

  Further, BB in which a winning is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active lines 8a to 8e is hereinafter referred to as “red 7” BB. In addition, a BB where a winning is established by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active lines 8a to 8e is hereinafter referred to as “blue 7” BB.

  RB wins are "BAR-BAR-BAR", "Red 7-Red 7-BAR" or "Blue 7-Blue 7-BAR" lined up along the active lines 8a-8e, or the general gaming state during BB This is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay”. After the RB wins, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state of the embodiment is a gaming state in which three “Replay” are arranged along one active line by betting one medal, and a winning of a JAC small role is established with high probability. In addition, the RB gaming state of the embodiment is ended when the number of games executed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when the winning of JAC small role is established 8 times.

  The replay (replay) winning is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active lines 8a to 8e in the FT gaming state or the non-FT gaming state. When the replay is won, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted (the player is given game value), so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In the FT gaming state, the non-FT gaming state, and the general gaming state during the BB, it is possible to win a winning combination of a cherry small part, a bell small part, and a watermelon small part. It is. The prize for the small part of the bell is established by “bell-bell-bell”, and the small part of the watermelon is established by arranging “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” along the effective lines 8a to 8e. There are two types of prizes for cherry small roles. What is established by “cherry” being stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 4L is called winning of a small cherry medium role. Further, what is established when “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 4L is called a winning of a small cherry corner. In the winning of the medium cherry small role, since the winning is established on one active line, the number of payouts is “1”. In the winning of the small cherry role, the winning is achieved on two active lines, so the number of payouts is “2”.

  The winning of the JAC small role is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active lines 8a to 8e in the RB gaming state. When the number of winnings of the JAC small role becomes “8”, the gaming state changes. Here, a game in the RB gaming state in which a winning of a JAC small role may be established is generally referred to as a JAC game.

  Various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described with reference to FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination will be described. The probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are used when the BET number is “3”. In this table, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383”.

  FIG. 11 (1) shows a non-FT gaming state probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (1), replay is performed when random numbers in the range of “227” to “2471” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process. Becomes an internal winner. The probability of winning internally for replay is “2245/16384”. Also, the probability of winning an internal win is “11871/16384”. The probability of winning internally for other roles is as shown.

  FIG. 11 (2) shows an FT gaming state probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (2), replay is performed when random numbers in the range of “227” to “14341” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process. Becomes an internal winner. The probability of winning internally for replay is “14115/16384”. Also, the probability of winning an internal win is “1/16384”. The probability of winning internally for other roles is as shown.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined to be replay or lost (none) is different between the FT gaming state and the non-FT gaming state. Also, in the FT gaming state, the probability of internal winning in replay is higher than in the non-FT gaming state.

  FIG. 12 (1) shows a probability lottery table for a general gaming state during BB. In the probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state shown in FIG. 12A, random numbers within the range of “0” to “4499” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process. SRB becomes the internal winning combination when it is In addition, the probability that the other winning combination is won internally is as illustrated. Here, the SRB refers to an RB that is internally won in the general gaming state during the BB. As a result of the SRB winning, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state during BB to the RB gaming state.

  FIG. 12 (2) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (2), random numbers within the range of “0” to “16382” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process. In some cases, the JAC small role will be the internal winning combination. Also, the probability of winning an internal win is “1/16384”.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the winning combination determination table for stop used when determining the winning combination for stop will be described.

  The stop winning combination determination table shows lottery values for winning each stop winning combination for each internal winning combination and gaming state.

  The winning combination for stop is information that is determined based on an internal winning combination, a gaming state, a carryover combination, the number of FT games, and the like, and is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stopping is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped so that the stop state of the symbol corresponding to the determined winning combination for stopping is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. Be controlled. Each winning combination for stop is associated with a stop table group described later.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (here, the winning combination for stoppage) is determined. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “16383”.

  For example, when the number of FT games in the FT game state in FIG. 13 is “1” or less, and the internal winning combination is replay, if the extracted random number value is “8500”, first, from “8500” for the stop The lottery value “2605” corresponding to the winning combination replay is subtracted. The subtracted value is “5895”. Since this is a positive value, the lottery value “6826” corresponding to the stop winning combination non-winning replay is subtracted from “5895”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, when the random value is “8500”, the non-winning replay is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is BB or RB, the lost winning combination is determined as the winning combination for stopping in both the non-FT gaming state and the FT gaming state. Therefore, a bonus winning cannot be established in a game in which a bonus is won internally.

  When the internal winning combination is a replay, the replay is always determined as a winning combination for a stop in the non-FT gaming state. On the other hand, in the FT gaming state, any one of replay, non-winning replay, chance, special lose A, or special lose B is determined as the winning combination for stop.

  Specifically, when the number of FT games is equal to or less than “1” in the FT gaming state, a replay, a non-winning replay, a chance, a special lose A, or a special lose B is determined as a winning combination for stopping. Further, when the number of FT games is greater than “1” and equal to or less than “32” in the FT game state, a replay, a non-winning replay, a chance eye, or a special lose A is determined as a winning combination for stopping. When the number of FT games is larger than “32” in the FT gaming state, replay, non-winning replay, chance chance, or special lose A is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the replay is determined as a winning combination for stoppage, a replay winning can be established. On the other hand, when the non-winning replay, the chance eye, the special loss A, and the special loss B are determined as the winning combination for the stop, the replay winning cannot be established. In addition, when the chance eye is determined as the winning combination for stopping, a symbol combination corresponding to the chance eye described later is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. When the special lose A is determined as the winning combination for stop, a symbol combination corresponding to the special lose A described later is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. When the special lose B is determined as the winning combination for stoppage, a symbol combination corresponding to the special lose B described later is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R.

  The lottery value for determining the special lose A is “80” when the number of FT games is greater than “32”. When the number of FT games is smaller than “32”, it is “825”. Therefore, when the number of FT games is smaller than “32”, the probability that the special lose A is determined is high. That is, the special lose A is easily determined when the end of the FT gaming state is near. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the end of the FT gaming state is near due to the frequency with which the symbol combination corresponding to the special loss A is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The expectation of the carryover winning prize can be increased.

  In the case where the special lose A is determined when the number of FT games is smaller than “32” and larger than “1”, a lottery may be interposed. For example, when a lottery value “825” is won, a lottery that further distributes between a non-winning replay and a special loser A may be performed. Even if the number of FT games is smaller than “32”, the table for cases where the number of FT games is larger than “32” is used, and the lottery for each game is won. A large table may be used. Thereby, the diversity of determination of the winning combination for stop is increased, and an interesting game can be provided.

  The special lose B is not determined when the number of FT games is greater than “1”, and is determined only when the number of FT games is equal to or less than “1”. That is, the special lose B is determined when the end of the FT gaming state is just before. Therefore, the symbol combination corresponding to the special loss B is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, so that the player can recognize that the FT gaming state has just ended, and the carryover The expectation for the winning of the role can be raised.

  Further, the probabilities of determining replay and chances are the same regardless of the number of FT games. The probability that a non-winning replay is determined decreases as the number of FT games decreases.

  Here, in the FT gaming state, when the internal winning combination is determined as the replay, the replay is determined as the stop winning combination, and the probability that the winning is actually permitted is about “0.137” (“14115/16384” × “2605/16384”). In the non-FT gaming state, when the internal winning combination is determined as a replay, the probability that the replay is determined as a winning winning combination and the winning is actually permitted is about “0.137” (“2245/16384”) It is. Therefore, the probability that the replay winning is actually permitted in the FT gaming state and the non-FT gaming state is equal.

  If the internal winning combination is a bell small part, a watermelon small part, a horn cherry small part, or a medium cherry small part, it will be a winning combination for both the non-FT gaming state and the FT gaming state. As always, the same role as the internal winning role is determined. Therefore, if a bell small part, watermelon small part, horn cherry small part, or medium cherry small part is won internally, a winning can be established regardless of the FT gaming state or the non-FT gaming state. Become.

  When the internal winning combination is a group combination, a special watermelon small combination or a special cherry small combination is determined as a winning combination for stopping in both the non-FT gaming state and the FT gaming state. When a group combination is determined as a winning combination for a stop, it is possible to win a special watermelon or a special cherry small combination. , 7C, 7R.

  When the internal winning combination is lost, in the non-FT gaming state, if it is a non-carry-over state, the winning is determined as a winning combination for stopping. In addition, if it is a carryover state, a carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined as a winning combination for stopping. In the FT gaming state, a carryover combination is determined as a winning combination for stopping. Accordingly, it is possible to establish a winning combination for a carryover combination when an internal win is made in the carryover state in the non-FT game state or in the FT game state. Here, in the FT gaming state, the probability of internally winning a lose is “1/16384”, which is extremely low, and there are very few opportunities for winning a carryover winning combination. On the other hand, in the non-FT gaming state, the probability of internally winning the lose is as high as “11871/16384”, and the chance of winning the carryover combination increases.

  The winning combination determination table for stop described with reference to FIG. 13 relates to the FT gaming state or the non-FT gaming state, but is not limited to this, and the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has a general gaming state during BB or A winning combination determination table for stopping regarding the RB gaming state may be provided. In this case, in the stop winning combination determination table regarding the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, a winning combination for stopping that is the same as the determined internal winning combination is determined. That is, a winning combination for stoppage that can win the determined internal winning combination is determined. For example, in the general gaming state during BB, if the internal winning combination is SRB, the SRB is determined as the winning combination for stopping. If the internal winning combination is a group combination, a special watermelon small combination and a special corner cherry small combination are determined as the winning combination for stopping. Further, if the internal winning combination is a loss, the loss is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  With reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the relationship between the gaming state, the winning combination for stopping, and the determined stop table group will be described. The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20, and is determined at the time of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop table group is determined based on the gaming state and the winning combination for stop.

  FIG. 14 shows the stop table group determination table A in the non-FT gaming state. FIG. 15 shows the stop table group determination table B in the FT gaming state.

  In the stop table group determination table shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, when a winning possible stop table group is determined, it is possible to establish a winning combination for the corresponding combination. However, it is basically impossible to win a winning combination other than the corresponding winning combination. For example, when a replay winning stoptable group is determined, 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 determined, no winning of any combination is established. The non-winning stop table group is determined when the winning combination for stop is lost or non-winning replay.

  The bell winning possible stop table group that is determined when the winning winning combination for a stop is a bell small combination can establish a prize for the bell small combination. A watermelon winning stop table group determined when the winning winning combination for a stop is a watermelon small combination can establish a winning combination for a watermelon small combination.

  The corner cherry winning possible stop table group determined when the winning winning combination for corner cherry is a small role for corner cherry can make a winning for the small role for corner cherry. The middle cherry winning combination stop table group that is determined when the winning winning combination is a medium cherry small combination can establish a medium cherry small combination winning combination.

  The special watermelon winning stop table group determined when the winning winning combination for stoppage is a special watermelon small combination can establish a special watermelon small combination winning combination. The special cherry winning possible stop table group determined when the winning winning combination for special cherries is a special cherry small combination can establish a special cherry small combination winning combination.

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

  In addition, in the chance stop table group determined when the winning combination for stop is a chance, a symbol combination corresponding to the chance is stopped and displayed. In the special lose A stop table group determined when the winning combination for stop is special lose A, the symbol combination corresponding to the special lose A is stopped and displayed. In the special lose B stop table group determined when the winning combination for stop is special lose B, the symbol combination corresponding to the special lose B is stopped and displayed.

  Note that the BB or RB winning stop table and the special lose B stop table determined when the winning combination for stoppage is a carryover combination (BB or RB) may partially overlap. This is because the special lose A is a winning combination for a stop determined when the number of FT games is “1” or less (including “0”). Thereby, for example, when the timing of the stop operation is bad and the winning of the carryover combination fails, the outcome corresponding to the special lose B can be displayed.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “cherry” of the code number “14” reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 8), if the stop button 7R is operated, the code number “10” The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that the “watermelon” is displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 16 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 so that a replay winning is established.

  In FIG. 16, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 16, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 16, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of code numbers “02”, “07”, “12”, “16”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol below the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  As described above, when the replay winning stop table shown in FIG. 16 is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged at the position of the cross-down line 8e. It will be stopped and a replay win will be made.

  FIG. 17 shows a winning impossible stop table included in the winning impossible stop table group. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that a replay winning is not established (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is not lined up along the active line).

  In FIG. 17, the stop control positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 17, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the non-winning stop table shown in FIG. 17 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Bell” is lined up at the position of the cross-down line 8e. Stopped display. In addition, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is not arranged on any active line, and no replay winning is established.

  FIG. 18 shows a chance eye stop table included in the chance eye stop table group. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay winning is not established and the chance is displayed.

  In FIG. 18, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 18, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “04”, “08”, “12”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 18, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “13”, “17”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the chance stop table shown in FIG. 18 is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is not arranged in any valid line. , Replay winning is not established. Further, “bell-bell-replay” is arranged at the position of the center line 8c, and the chance eyes are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 19 shows a special lose A stop table included in the special lose A stop table group. This table is used when the reels are controlled to stop so that the outcome corresponding to the special lose A appears.

  In FIG. 19, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 19, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 19, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “09”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  As described above, when the special lose A stop table shown in FIG. 19 is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” may be arranged on any valid line. No replay wins. In addition, the “bell” is V-shaped (so-called “small V-shaped”) at the upper position of the left symbol display area 21L, the middle position of the central symbol display area 21C, and the upper position of the right symbol display area 21R. Lines corresponding to the special lose A are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 20 shows a special lose B stop table included in the special lose B stop table group. This table is used when the reels are controlled to stop so that the outcome corresponding to the special loss B appears.

  In FIG. 20, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 20, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “01”, “04”, “09”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol below the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 20, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “09”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  As described above, when the special lose B stop table shown in FIG. 20 is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” may be arranged in any valid line. No replay wins. In addition, a “bell” is V-shaped (so-called “large V-shaped”) at the upper position of the left symbol display area 21L, the lower position of the central symbol display area 21C, and the upper position of the right symbol display area 21R. Lines corresponding to special lose B are displayed in a stopped manner.

  As described above, when the replay is determined as an internal winning combination, in the FT gaming state, the replay, the non-winning replay, the chance eye, the special loss A, or the special loss B are allotted to the winning combination for each stop. The corresponding symbol mode is stopped and displayed. In particular, in the case of non-winning replays, chances, special loses A, or special loses B, even if the replay is not won in the same way, each player will be displayed in a different pattern, so the player can It can be determined whether the winning combination has been determined.

  It should be noted that the replay, the non-winning replay, the chance, the special loss A, or the special loss B are assigned to the stop and displayed in the above-described manner (for example, a large V shape), but this is not limited. It is not a thing. Any display mode may be adopted as long as the display mode is made different so that the winning combination for stopping can be determined.

  The next bonus determination table and the FT game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 (1) shows a next bonus determination table. The next bonus determination table is used to determine whether a bonus (that is, a carryover combination) that enables the next winning to be established is BB or RB. This table is used when the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state ends, and when both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are “1” or more.

  In the next bonus determination table, a lottery value for determining BB or RB is associated with the FT mode. In the next bonus determination table, either BB or RB is determined based on the random value extracted from the range of “0” to “255”. When the FT mode is mode 0 to mode 2, the ratio at which BB or RB is determined is BB: RB = “154: 102”. Further, when the FT mode is mode 3 to mode 9, the ratio at which BB or RB is determined is BB: RB = “255: 1”. Therefore, in modes 3 to 9, the probability that RB is determined as a carryover combination is extremely low, and the probability that BB is determined is very high. Therefore, in a state where continuous bonus winning is permitted, BB winning is given priority and permitted.

  FIG. 21 (2) shows an FT game number determination table. The FT game number determination table is used to determine the number of FT games. This table is used when the carryover combination is determined and the FT flag is updated to on.

  The number of FT games indicates the number of games in which the FT gaming state continues, that is, the number of games required until the winning of the carryover combination is permitted. Accordingly, the smaller the number of FT games to be determined, the earlier the FT gaming state is released and the winning of the carryover combination is permitted, which is advantageous for the player.

  In the FT game number determination table, a lottery value for determining the number of FT games is associated with the FT mode. The number of FT games is provided with a range front end and a range rear end of the FT game number. In addition, lottery values are assigned so as to be equal to the number of FT games within the range from the front end of the range to the rear end of the range (not shown). For example, when the number of FT games is in the range of “1” to “32”, the lottery value “8” (random number range is “0”) for each of the FT games in the range of “1” to “32”. "" To "255") are assigned.

  In the FT game number determination table, the range of the FT game number is determined based on the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “255”. Then, one FT game number is determined from the determined range of the FT game number. For example, when the range of “1” to “32” is determined as the number of FT games, one FT game number such as “16” is determined from the range of “1” to “32”. When one FT game number is determined from the determined FT game number range, the random number value extracted to determine the FT game number range may be used as it is, or a lottery is performed again and a new random number value is determined. May be extracted.

  In mode 0, the number of FT games is determined in the range of minimum “1” to maximum “1280”. In mode 1, the number of FT games is determined in the range from the minimum “129” to the maximum “1280”. In mode 2, the number of FT games is determined in the range of the minimum “0” to the maximum “128”. In modes 3 to 9, the number of FT games is always determined to be “0”.

  Here, the FT modes in which “1280” which is the maximum number of FT games may be determined are mode 0 and mode 1. Therefore, Mode 0 or Mode 1 may be disadvantageous for the player because the FT gaming state may be continued longer than other modes. In addition, as can be seen from the range of the number of FT games to be determined and the lottery value shown in the figure, the mode 1 often has a high probability that the number of FT games larger than the mode 0 is determined, which is the most important for the player. It is disadvantageous.

  Also, since the number of FT games to be determined in mode 2 is “128” at the maximum, the FT gaming state is more likely to be released earlier than in modes 0 and 1, and mode 0 and mode Compared to 1, the player can play a relatively advantageous game.

  In modes 3 to 9, the determined number of FT games is always “0”, so that the FT gaming state is immediately canceled and a transition is made to a non-FT gaming state. Therefore, since the winning of the carryover combination is continuously permitted, the player can play an advantageous game as compared with modes 0 to 2. Here, “continuous winning is permitted” means that the bonus game state by the winning of the carryover combination ends, and the winning is permitted in the game in which the next carryover combination is set.

  The mode transition table will be described with reference to FIGS. The mode transition table is used to determine the transition destination FT mode.

  As described above, the FT mode is one index indicating the degree of advantage of the player. That is, the FT mode is related to determination of the next bonus, the number of FT games, and the like as described above. Accordingly, the present invention relates to the determination of the types of bonuses that are allowed to be awarded and the occasions when bonuses are allowed to be awarded. In the embodiment, modes 3 to 9 are advantageous to the player.

  In the mode transition table, a lottery value to be won is associated with the mode of the transition destination in accordance with the staying mode. In the mode transfer table, the transfer destination mode is determined based on the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “255”.

  FIG. 22 shows a normal mode transition table. The normal mode transition table is used when the number of FT games is updated to “0” or when a loss is determined as an internal winning combination in the FT gaming state. That is, it is used when a transition from the FT gaming state to the non-FT gaming state is permitted and the winning of the carryover combination is permitted.

  FIG. 22 (1) shows the normal mode transition table A. The normal mode transition table A is used when the carryover combination permitted for winning is BB.

  When the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, the mode to be transferred is basically determined between mode 0 and mode 2, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is extremely low. Also, mode 4 to mode 9 are not determined. Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, it is easily maintained between mode 0 and mode 2, and it is difficult to go to mode 3. That is, a mode unfavorable to the player is easily maintained.

  When the staying mode is mode 3, the transition mode is basically determined between mode 0 and mode 2, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is extremely low. Also, mode 4 to mode 9 are not determined. Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 3, it is easy to drop to mode 0 to mode 2, and mode 3 is difficult to be maintained. That is, it is easy to shift to a mode unfavorable to the player.

  In addition, when the staying mode is mode 4 to mode 8, the mode to which the transition is made is basically determined to be one step lower, and the probability that the same mode as the staying mode is determined is extremely low. . Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 4 to mode 8, the staying mode is difficult to maintain, and the mode is likely to be lowered stepwise. When the staying mode is mode 9, the probability that mode 9 is maintained is higher than the probability that mode 9 is lowered. Therefore, only the mode 9 is easily maintained among the modes 3 to 9 that are advantageous to the player.

  In this way, in the mode transition process performed when the number of FT games is updated to “0” and the carryover combination is BB, when the mode during stay is a mode advantageous to the player, Basically, one mode is easily lowered from the staying mode (except mode 9). That is, the mode tends to be downgraded step by step.

  FIG. 22 (2) shows the normal mode transition table B. The normal mode transition table B is used when the carryover combination permitted for winning is RB.

  When the staying modes are mode 0 and mode 2, basically, either mode 0 or mode 2 is determined as the destination mode, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is extremely low. Also, mode 1, mode 4 to mode 9 are not determined. When the staying mode is mode 1, the transition destination mode is basically determined between mode 0 and mode 2, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is extremely low. Also, mode 4 to mode 9 are not determined. Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, it is easily maintained between mode 0 and mode 2, and it is difficult to go to mode 3. That is, a mode unfavorable to the player is easily maintained.

  In addition, when the staying mode is mode 3 to mode 9, the transition mode is basically determined to be the same mode as the staying mode, and the probability that the mode one level below is determined is extremely low. . Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 3 to mode 9, the staying mode is easily maintained, and the mode is unlikely to be lowered step by step.

  Thus, in the mode transition process performed when the number of FT games is updated to “0” and the carryover combination is RB, when the staying mode is a mode advantageous to the player, Basically, the same mode as the mode during stay tends to be maintained.

  Therefore, according to the normal mode transition tables A and B, when the carryover combination permitted for winning is BB, the mode basically tends to be downgraded step by step, and the carryover combination permitted for winning is In the case of RB, basically, the same mode as the staying mode tends to be maintained.

  Further, referring to the next bonus determination table (FIG. 21) for determining the carryover combination described above, in the case of modes 3 to 9 which are advantageous to the player, BB is set to the carryover combination with a very high probability. Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 3 to mode 9, there is a high probability that the normal mode transition table A of FIG. As described above, since this mode tends to be downgraded in stages, for example, if the mode during the stay is mode 8, the mode shifts to mode 7 because the winning of the carryover combination is permitted. It becomes.

  FIGS. 23A and 23B show the BB medium mode transition table. The BB medium mode transition table is used when a specific type of winning combination for stopping is determined in the BB gaming state.

  FIG. 23 (1) shows the BB medium mode transition table C. The BB medium mode transition table C is used when the winning combination for stoppage is determined to be SRB or loss in the BB general game state.

  When the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, the mode to be transferred is basically determined to be the same mode as the staying mode, and mode 3 is determined with a low probability. The probability that mode 3 is determined is slightly higher than that in the normal mode mode transition table of FIG. Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, a mode that is disadvantageous to the same player as the staying mode is likely to be maintained, but the possibility that the mode is advantageous to the player is slightly increased. .

  When the staying mode is mode 3 to mode 9, the mode to be transferred is basically the same mode as the staying mode, and the mode one step higher is determined with a low probability. Therefore, when the mode during stay is mode 3 to mode 9, it is easy to maintain a mode that is advantageous to the same player as the mode during stay. Moreover, although it is slight, there is a possibility that the mode goes up one step.

  As described above, in the mode transition process performed when the winning combination for stop determined in the general gaming state during BB is SRB or lose, it is an advantageous mode even if the mode during stay is a disadvantageous mode for the player. Even if it exists, it exists in the tendency for the same mode as the mode during stay to be maintained fundamentally.

  In addition, when using the BB medium mode transition table C, the loss is determined not only in the case where the losing is determined as the winning combination for stopping in the BB general gaming state but also in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state. Cases may also be included.

  FIG. 23 (2) shows the BB medium mode transition table D. The BB medium mode transition table D is used when the winning combination for stop determined in the BB general game state is determined to be a watermelon small combination, a medium cherry small combination, or a group combination.

  When the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, the mode to be transferred is basically determined as mode 3, and the probability that the same mode as the staying mode is determined is extremely low. Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2, it is difficult to maintain a disadvantageous mode for the same player as the staying mode, and it is easy to go up to a mode advantageous to the player.

  In addition, when the staying mode is mode 3 to mode 9, the transition mode is basically determined to be one mode higher, and the probability that the same mode as the staying mode is determined is extremely low. . Therefore, when the staying mode is mode 3 to mode 9, it is difficult to maintain a mode advantageous to the same player as the staying mode, and it is easy to go up to a mode advantageous to the player at the next higher level. .

  As described above, in the mode transition process performed when the winning combination for stopping determined in the BB gaming state is a watermelon small role, a medium cherry small role, or a group role, the mode during stay is disadvantageous for the player. In the case of the mode, there is a tendency that the mode is basically upgraded to an advantageous mode for the player. When the staying mode is an advantageous mode for the player, the mode is basically easily increased by one from the staying mode. That is, the mode tends to be upgraded in stages.

  Therefore, according to the BB mid-use mode transition tables C and D, when the winning combination for stopping to be determined is SRB or losing, basically the same mode as the staying mode tends to be maintained and determined. If the winning winning combination is a watermelon small role, a medium cherry small role, or a group role, basically the mode tends to be upgraded in stages.

  Therefore, compared to the normal mode transition tables A and B, there is no tendency for the mode to be downgraded. Therefore, in the general game state of BB, the small role of SRB, loser, watermelon, small role of medium cherry, or group role When the winning combination for stoppage is determined, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the mode may be upgraded. In particular, if a watermelon small role, a medium cherry small role, or a group role is decided as a winning winning combination, the mode will be upgraded with a very high probability, so it can give players more expectation. it can.

  In addition, referring to the probability lottery table for determining the internal winning combination described above, in the general game state during BB, the probability that the SRB, the loser, the watermelon small combination, the medium cherry small combination, or the group combination is determined is SRB. It is extremely low except for (see FIG. 12). In the BB general game state, a winning combination for stopping the same winning combination as the determined internal winning combination (that is, winning is permitted) is determined. Therefore, the BB medium mode transition table D is difficult to use.

  FIG. 23 (3) shows a special mode transition table. This special mode transition table is used to determine whether or not to shift the mode of the transition destination to the mode 9 that is most advantageous to the player. The special mode transition table is used when the internal winning combination is determined to be lost in the FT gaming state.

  In the special mode transition table, a lottery value that is won or not won is associated with determining the mode of the transition destination to mode 9 according to the staying mode.

  When the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 8, the mode to be transferred to is determined as mode 9 with a probability of “26/256”. Further, when the staying mode is mode 9, the mode of the transfer destination is determined to be mode 9 with a probability of “255/256”. Therefore, by using this special mode transition table, for example, even if the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2 which is disadvantageous to the player, there is a possibility that the mode 9 is most advantageous to the player. And can increase the player's expectation. In addition, when the staying mode is mode 9, since mode 9 is basically maintained, the player can maintain a sense of expectation.

  In the special mode transition table, if the winning combination is not made, the transition mode is determined using the above-described normal mode transition table.

  Thus, in the mode transition table shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, when the winning combination of the carryover combination is permitted, the mode transitions to a mode lower than the staying mode. In this case, basically, the mode is shifted to one lower mode, and the mode is not shifted to two or more lower modes. That is, when the mode is downgraded, it tends to be downgraded in stages. For example, when the staying mode is mode 9, the mode is downgraded step by step such as mode 8, mode 7,. In modes 3 to 9, winning of a carryover combination is immediately permitted. Therefore, for example, when the mode during stay is mode 9, at least (if there is no mode maintenance or upgrade), “7 times” up to mode 3 is continuously permitted for winning the carryover combination. It will be. Further, in each of the modes 3 to 9, the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted is calculated by subtracting “2” from the staying mode. Therefore, the higher the mode is, the more times the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted, so that a game advantageous to the player can be provided.

  With reference to FIG. 24, a CZ lottery table, an FT cancellation lottery table, and a cancellation winning FT game number determination table will be described.

  FIG. 24 (1) shows a CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery table is used to determine whether or not to shift to CZ. Further, the CZ lottery table is used when the winning combination for stoppage is determined to be the chance combination or the medium cherry small combination in the FT gaming state.

  In the CZ lottery table, according to the type of winning combination for stoppage, a lottery value for winning for CZ, a lottery value for winning for SCZ, and a lottery value for non-winning are associated with both CZ and SCZ. ing. In this CZ lottery table, CZ lottery is performed based on random numbers extracted from the range of “0” to “255”.

  If the winning combination for stoppage is a medium cherry small combination, be sure to win either CZ or SCZ. The winning ratio for CZ or SCZ is CZ: SCZ = “192: 64 (3: 1)”. If the winning winning combination is a chance, the winner is either CZ or SCZ with a probability of “128/256 (1/2)”. The ratio of winning for CZ or SCZ is CZ: SCZ = “113: 15”. Therefore, since it is always transferred to CZ in the small cherry role, the result of the CZ lottery is more advantageous to the player than the chance.

  FIG. 24 (2) shows an FT cancellation lottery table. The FT cancellation lottery table is used to determine whether or not to cancel the FT gaming state. In addition, the FT cancellation lottery table is a replay, chance, bell small role, watermelon small role, horn cherry small role, medium cherry small role, special watermelon small role as a winning combination for stopping in the FT gaming state Or when a small corner of a special corner cherry is determined. Further, when a non-winning replay, special loss A, or special loss B is determined as the winning combination for stopping, the FT cancellation lottery table is not used.

  In the FT cancellation lottery table, according to the type of the winning combination for stoppage, the lottery value that will be won for the cancellation lottery in CZ, the lottery value that will be won for the cancellation lottery in SCZ, and the normal time that is neither CZ nor SCZ In this case, the lottery value to be won is associated with the release lottery. In this FT cancellation lottery table, the FT cancellation lottery is performed based on the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “8191”. This FT cancellation lottery table does not depend on the mode in which the user is staying, and the same FT cancellation lottery table is used regardless of the mode.

  In a normal time that is neither CZ nor SCZ, the winning lottery is won with a probability of “1/8191” regardless of the type of winning combination for stoppage. Under normal circumstances, the probability that the FT gaming state is released is extremely low.

  In addition, in CZ, if the winning combination for stoppage is a medium cherry small combination, the cancellation lottery is always won. The cancellation probability in the case of another winning combination for stopping is as shown in the figure. In CZ, the probability that the FT gaming state is canceled is higher than that in the normal state.

  In addition, in SCZ, if the winning combination for a stop is a chance, a watermelon, a horn cherry, a medium cherry, a special watermelon, or a special horn cherry, be sure to cancel it. Win the lottery. The release probabilities in the case of a replay and bell small role are as shown. In SCZ, the probability that the FT gaming state is released is higher than that in CZ.

  In this way, since the probability that CZ or SCZ wins the FT gaming state cancellation lottery is relatively higher than normal time that is not CZ or SCZ, the FT gaming state cancellation lottery is performed in CZ or SCZ. The FT gaming state is easily released, which is advantageous for the player. In addition, since the SCZ has a higher probability of winning the FT gaming state release lottery than the CZ, the FT gaming state can be released more easily by performing the FT gaming state release lottery in the SCZ. This makes it possible to play a game more advantageous to the user. Thereby, a player's expectation can be increased and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  FIG. 24 (3) shows a FT game number determination table for cancellation winning. The release-winning FT game number determination table is used to determine the number of FT games for release-winning to be set when the release of the FT gaming state is determined by lottery.

  In the embodiment, when the lottery for releasing the FT gaming state is won, the FT gaming state is set for the purpose of performing an effect of notifying the transition to the non-FT gaming state without immediately shifting to the non-FT gaming state. I try to extend it. The number of FT games for cancellation winning is the number of games set to extend the FT gaming state for the purpose of performing an effect of notifying the transition to the non-FT gaming state. In the embodiment, the case where the FT gaming state is released includes the case where the above-mentioned number of FT games for cancellation winning is set.

  Further, the FT game number determination table for cancellation winning is when the above-mentioned cancellation lottery in the FT gaming state is won and the number of FT games updated before winning the cancellation lottery is larger than “5”. used.

  In the cancellation winning FT game number determination table, a lottery value to be won is associated with each of the FT game numbers “1” to “5”. In the cancellation winning FT game number determination table, the number of FT games for cancellation winning is determined based on random numbers extracted from the range of “0” to “255”.

  The probabilities that “1” to “3” are determined as the number of FT games for cancellation winning are “32/256”, respectively. The probability that “4” is determined is “64/256”. The probability that “5” is determined is “96/256”. Therefore, the number of FT games for cancellation winning is more easily determined as the number increases.

  Various tables stored in a program ROM 83 of the sub-control circuit 72 described later will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The jump table will be described with reference to FIG. In the jump table, when a command (information or command) transmitted by a main control circuit 71 described later is received, information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command is provided. Specifically, information on “11 types” of processing to be executed corresponding to the head data of a command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 described later is associated.

  Here, the main control circuit 71 to be described later transmits data composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” as a single command to the sub control circuit 72 to be described later. "Indicates data.

  The initialization process is a process for initializing a work RAM 84 and the like of the sub control circuit 72 described later. The demonstration display process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the liquid crystal display device 131. The game medal insertion process is a process performed in response to a BET operation.

  The game start process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated (FIGS. 49 and 50 described later). The reel stop process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated (FIG. 51 described later). The all reel stop process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed. The winning process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the winning combination (FIG. 52 described later).

  The bonus game state change instruction process is a process for changing the game state information to indicate the BB game state or the RB game state in response to a bonus winning. The bonus game end state process is a process for updating the game state information at the end of the BB game state or the RB game state. The error effect instruction process is a process for displaying an image for notifying the malfunction on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the liquid crystal display device 131 when a malfunction such as the medals in the hopper 40 becoming empty occurs. The sound effect instruction process is a process for executing a sound effect.

  The notification mode determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The notification mode determination table is used to determine whether the notification mode is the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2. Also, the notification mode determination table is used when the SRB wins in the BB gaming state by winning the “Blue 7” BB.

  In the notification mode determination table, lottery values for determining the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2 are associated according to the symbol matching number counter. In the notification mode determination table, the notification mode is determined based on a random number extracted from the range of “0” to “255”.

  The symbol matching number counter is information indicating the number of times that a winning combination for a carryover combination is continuously permitted. In addition, the value of the symbol matching number counter is calculated by subtracting “2” from the staying mode. The symbol number counter value is updated when the mode is changed or on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R described later (the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are opaque) and the same symbol images are displayed together. (For example, “GGG” is displayed).

  FIG. 26 (1) shows the notification mode determination table A. The notification mode determination table A is used when the symbol matching number counter is “0”. In this table, the ratio at which the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2 is determined is the notification mode 1: the notification mode 2 = “32: 224”.

  FIG. 26 (2) shows the notification mode determination table B. The notification mode determination table B is used when the symbol matching number counter is “1”. In this table, the ratio at which the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2 is determined is notification mode 1: notification mode 2 = “86: 170”.

  FIG. 26 (3) shows a notification mode determination table C. The notification mode determination table C is used when the symbol matching number counter is “2” or more. In this table, the ratio at which notification mode 1 or notification mode 2 is determined is notification mode 1: notification mode 2 = “128: 128”.

  Therefore, according to the notification mode determination tables A to C, when the value of the symbol matching number counter is “0” or “1”, the notification mode 2 is easily determined. Further, when the value of the symbol matching number counter is “2” or more, the easiness of determining the notification mode 1 and the notification mode 2 is equal. Therefore, the larger the value of the symbol matching number counter, the higher the probability that the notification mode 1 is determined.

  With reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the notification mode effect determination table will be described. The notification mode effect determination table is used to determine a notification mode such as a later-described symbol image to be displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Further, the notification mode effect determination table is used in the BB gaming state by winning “Blue 7” BB.

  In the notification mode determination table, lottery values for determining the notification mode are associated with the symbol matching number counter and the notification mode. In the notification mode determination table, the notification mode is determined based on the random value extracted from the range of “0” to “255”.

  The notification mode indicates a display mode of a symbol image to be displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The notification mode is roughly classified into three modes: no symbol alignment, two symbol alignment, or three symbol alignment. “No pattern matching” is a mode such as “G-9-8”, for example, and indicates a mode where the symbol images are not displayed together. For example, “two sets of symbols” is a mode such as “GG-9”, and indicates a mode in which two symbol images are displayed together. This is an embodiment showing a so-called “tempered pie”. The set of three symbols is a mode such as “GGG”, for example, and indicates a mode in which three symbol images are displayed together. This is an embodiment showing a so-called “hit”.

  FIG. 27 (1) shows a notification mode effect determination table A. The notification mode effect determination table A is used when the symbol matching number counter is “0” and the notification mode 1 is set. In this table, a set of three symbols is never determined. The ratio at which two symbols or no symbols are determined is “two symbols: no symbols” = “170: 86”.

  FIG. 27 (2) shows a notification mode effect determination table B. The notification mode effect determination table B is used when the symbol matching number counter is “0” and the notification mode 2 is set. In this table, a set of three symbols is never determined. The ratio at which two symbols or no symbols are determined is “two symbols: no symbols” = “64: 192”.

  As described above, when the symbol matching number counter is “0”, the matching of three symbols is not determined. Therefore, when the winning combination of the carryover combination is not continuously permitted, the set of three symbols is not determined. Further, in the notification mode 1, it is easy to determine whether two symbols are aligned, and in the notification mode 2, it is easy to determine that no symbols are aligned.

  FIG. 27 (3) shows a notification mode effect determination table C. The notification mode effect determination table C is used when the symbol matching number counter is “1” and the notification mode 1 is set. The ratio at which three symbols, two symbols, or no symbols are determined is “three symbols: two symbols: no symbols” = “64: 156: 32”.

  FIG. 27 (4) shows a notification mode effect determination table D. The notification mode effect determination table D is used when the symbol matching number counter is “1” and the notification mode 2 is set. The ratio at which three symbols, two symbols, or no symbols are determined is “three symbols: two symbols: no symbols” = 32: 64: 156.

  Thus, when the symbol matching number counter is “1”, in the notification mode 1, it is easy to determine whether the symbols are three symbols or two symbols, and in the notification mode 2, it is easy to determine that no symbols are aligned.

  FIG. 27 (5) shows a notification mode effect determination table E. The notification mode effect determination table E is used when the symbol matching number counter is “2” or more and the notification mode 1 is set. The ratio at which three symbols, two symbols, or no symbols are determined is “three symbols: two symbols: no symbols” = “96: 128: 32”.

  FIG. 27 (6) shows the notification mode effect determination table F. The notification mode effect determination table F is used when the symbol matching number counter is “2” or more and the notification mode 2 is set. The ratio at which three symbols, two symbols, or no symbols are determined is “three symbols: two symbols: no symbols” = “96: 32: 128”.

  As described above, when the symbol matching number counter is “2” or more, in the notification mode 1, it is easy to determine whether the symbols are three or two symbols, and in the notification mode 2, it is easy to determine that there is no symbol matching. . In addition, it is easier to determine the alignment of three symbols than when the symbol alignment counter is “1”.

  As described above, according to the notification mode effect determination tables A to F, in the notification mode 1, it is easy to determine the two-piece pattern (tempered pie) as the notification mode regardless of the value of the symbol alignment number counter. Therefore, if the number of times that an image showing a set of two symbols (tempered pie) is displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is large, the player can recognize that the notification mode is the notification mode 1. In addition, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of determining the notification mode from the notification mode.

  In addition, the larger the value of the symbol matching number counter, that is, the greater the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted, the easier it is to determine the three symbol combination and the two symbol combination as the notification mode. . Therefore, if the number of times the images showing the three symbols or the two symbols (tempered) are displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is large, it is allowed that the winning of the carryover combination is continuously permitted. Can be recognized. In addition, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of determining the mode for deriving the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted.

  FIG. 28 shows notification mode effect determination tables a to c. The notification mode effect determination tables a to c are used when the notification mode is determined in the notification mode effect determination tables A to F described above. That is, the notification mode effect determination tables a to c are used to determine in detail the notification modes determined in the notification mode effect determination tables A to F.

  Also, in FIG. 28, information on the display mode of the small-category symbol image is associated with each of three broadly classified notification modes, that is, no symbol alignment, two symbol alignment, and three symbol alignment. Yes. A lottery value is assigned to the information on the display mode of the symbol image (not shown), and any one is determined. Note that the lottery value may be assigned so that each piece of information on the display mode of the symbol image is determined equally, or may be assigned with a bias so that any one of them can be easily determined. Moreover, you may assign so that it may differ for every alerting | reporting aspect production | presentation determination table ac.

  FIG. 28 (1) shows the notification mode determination table a. The notification mode determination table a is used when the notification mode is determined in the notification mode effect determination tables A and B.

  In the notification mode determination table a, when two sets of symbols are determined as the notification mode, “0-0-1”, “0-0-2”,... , “1-1-9”, “1-1-G”,..., “GG-9” are determined. If it is determined that the symbols are not aligned, “0-1-2”, “0-1-3”,..., “5-0-1”,..., “G-9-8” "Is determined.

  FIG. 28 (2) shows the notification mode determination table b. The notification mode determination table b is used when the notification mode is determined in the notification mode effect determination tables C and D.

  In the notification mode determination table b, when a set of three symbols is determined as the notification mode, “0-0-0”,..., “5-5-5”,. Any one of 9 ″ is determined. When a set of two symbols is determined, any one is determined from the same type as in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that there is no symbol alignment, any one of “0-1-2”, “0-1-3”,..., “G-9-8” is determined.

  FIG. 28 (3) shows a notification mode determination table c. The notification mode determination table c is used when the notification mode is determined in the notification mode effect determination tables E and F.

  In the notification mode determination table c, when a set of three symbols is determined as the notification mode, one of the types obtained by adding “G-G-G” to the type in FIG. 28 (2) is determined. . When it is determined that two symbols are aligned or no symbol is aligned, one is determined from the same type as in FIG.

  In this way, in the notification mode determination table c, a specific mode (“G-G-G”) that is not determined in other tables is provided. Therefore, when this specific mode is displayed, the number of symbol matching times It is possible to make the player recognize that the counter is “2” or more, and to increase the player's expectation. Similarly to the notification mode determination table c, the notification mode determination table a is provided with a specific mode that is not determined by other tables, so that when this specific mode is displayed, the symbol matching number counter is “0”. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is “and the fun of the game is increased. Also, regarding the notification mode determination table b, by providing a specific mode that is not determined by other tables, the player recognizes that the symbol count counter is “1” when this specific mode is displayed. Can increase the fun of the game.

  With reference to FIG. 29, a precursor effect game number determination table and a notification timing determination table will be described.

  FIG. 29 (1) shows a precursor effect game number determination table. The indication effect game number determination table determines the number of indication effect games when CZ or SCZ is won in the CZ lottery for determining whether or not to shift to CZ (that is, when the number of CZ games 2 is “20”). Used for.

  The number of indication effect games is the number of games set for the purpose of executing an effect that suggests to the player that the game will shift to CZ. By performing such a precursor effect, the player's expectation is enhanced. If the number of precursor effect games is set, the start of the effect corresponding to CZ is delayed by the number of precursor effect games.

  In the sign effect game number determination table, lottery values to be determined are associated with the number of sign effect games “0” to “3”. In the indication effect game number determination table, the indication effect game number is determined based on a random value extracted from the range of “0” to “255”. The ratio in which the number of indication effect games is determined is “0”: “1”: “2”: “3” = “16”: “48”: “64”: “128”. In this table, the greater the number of precursor effect games, the easier it is to determine.

  FIG. 29 (2) shows a notification time determination table. When the mode transition lottery determines that the transition destination mode is higher than the staying mode and the mode is upgraded (that is, when the mode difference becomes positive), the notification time determination table is used. It is used to determine a notification timing for notifying that effect. When the start lever 6 is turned on by the player's operation (hereinafter, when the start lever is turned on) or when the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are changed. It is either when stopped (hereinafter, when all reels are stopped).

  In the notification timing determination table, a lottery value to be determined is associated with the notification timing. In this table, a notification timing is determined based on a random number value extracted from a range of “0” to “255”. The ratio at which the notification timing is determined is “when the start lever is ON: when all reels are stopped” = “128”: “128”. In this table, all notification timings are determined equally.

  In this way, the mode of the transition destination is determined to be higher than the staying mode, and the player is notified that the mode has been upgraded, so whether or not the mode has been shifted to a mode advantageous to the player. Can be recognized, and a player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, since the notification is performed based on the notification timing, the player can perform the operation of the start lever and the third stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R with expectation.

  FIG. 30 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a 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. 33 to 46 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 a probability lottery table, a winning combination determination table for stop, and a 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. 10 to 24 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 the FT flag, the number of FT games, the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stoppage, the staying mode, the current gaming state, the number of CZ games, the number of CZ games, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 30, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) 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 drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, 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. 30, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this manner, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The 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.

  FIG. 31 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, symbol counter number counter, notification mode, indication effect game number, game state identifier, winning combination identifier, CZ game number 1, CZ game number 2, mode identifier, mode disparity, stop reel identifier, winning combination identifier, 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 (FIGS. 56 to 67 described later) corresponding to the effect content (such as the notification mode effect described above) determined by the image control microcomputer 81, and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  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.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. 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 131.

  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.

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart of image display control performed by the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  In the embodiment, when displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 131, the image control microcomputer 81 continuously displays 30 images in one second (s) (that is, the display time of one image is 1). / 30 s). Thereby, a motion is added to the character image or the like, and an animation image is displayed.

  In FIG. 32, the timing chart of the frame buffer 1 is shown in the upper stage, and the timing chart of the frame buffer 2 is shown in the lower stage.

  The video RAM 89 is provided with two buffers, a frame buffer 1 and a frame buffer 2, and an image is displayed by transferring data from one of the two buffers to the liquid crystal display device 131. It is configured. In the frame buffer 1 or the frame buffer 2, the lower timing chart shows the timing at which the image control IC 86 performs “drawing” (that is, preparation for display) of the image. The upper timing chart shows the timing at which “display” is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  Referring to the timing chart showing “display” in the upper stage, “display” is performed for 1/30 s at intervals of 1/30 s. Further, referring to the timing chart showing “drawing” in the lower stage, “drawing” is performed between “display” and “display” (within a time period of 1/30 s). An arrow between the frame buffer 1 and the frame buffer 2 indicates bank switching. Bank switching is a process of switching a buffer for transferring data to the liquid crystal display device 131 out of the buffer 1 or the buffer 2 provided in the video RAM 89.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 32, first, image 1 processing is performed in the frame buffer 2. In the process for image 1, first, “drawing” of image 1 corresponding to the determined effect is performed. Here, the “drawing” is from the start of the writing of the image data to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 until the writing of the image data to the buffer (here, the frame buffer 2) provided in the video RAM 89 is completed. Points to the process. Subsequently, the image data of the image 1 that has been “drawn” is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131, and the image 1 is “displayed” on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b for 1/30 s.

  On the other hand, in the frame buffer 1, while the “display” of the image 1 is being performed in the frame buffer 2 (for 1/30 s), the processing for the image 2 is started and “drawing” of the image 2 is performed. When 1/30 s elapses and the “display” of the image 1 is completed in the frame buffer 2, bank switching is performed. When the bank is switched, the image data of the image 2 that has been “drawn” in the frame buffer 1 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131, and the image 2 is “displayed” on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b for 1/30 s. At this time, in the frame buffer 2, the processing for the image 3 is started and “drawing” of the image 3 is performed.

  Similarly, image processing (image 4 processing and image 6 processing in the frame buffer 1, image 5 processing and image 7 processing in the frame buffer 2) is alternately performed in the frame buffer 1 or the frame buffer 2. Become. In this case, “drawing” is performed in the other frame buffer while “display” is performed in one frame buffer (1/30 s). Then, bank switching is performed every 1/30 s between the frame buffer 1 and the frame buffer 2, whereby images are alternately displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b of the liquid crystal display device 131. In this way, the bank is switched between the buffer 1 and the buffer 2 to alternately display images, thereby speeding up the image display and eliminating the flickering of the images.

  The control operation of the CPU 31 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 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination of the previous game is replay (step S3). When this determination is “YES”, the same number of medals as the previous game are inserted (step S4), and the process proceeds to step S6. When the determination in step S3 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted, that is, whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (step S5). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S6, and when “NO”, step S5 is repeated. In step S6, a medal insertion command including information indicating that a medal has been inserted and information on the number of BETs is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, 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”, a random number for lottery used in step S11 to be described later is extracted (step S8), and the process proceeds to step S9. If the determination in step S7 is “NO”, step S7 is repeated.

  In step S9, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, and proceeds to step S10. In step S10, an FT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a winning combination determination process for stop which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, an FT end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a chance zone management process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 of FIG. 34, the CPU 31 performs table / line determination processing. Specifically, the winning line for arranging the stop table corresponding to the winning combination for stopping and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for stopping is determined. Subsequently, a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S16). The start command includes a game state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, a carryover combination, a stock number, an FT flag state, a mode state, a mode difference, an FT game number, a CZ game number 1, a CZ game number 2, etc. Contains information. Here, the mode disparity is information indicating the difference between the determined transition destination mode and the staying mode in the mode transition process performed in the FT control process of step S10 described above. For example, when the staying mode is mode 3 and the determined destination mode is mode 4, the mode difference is “plus 1”. Further, when the staying mode is mode 4 and the determined destination mode is mode 3, the mode difference is “minus 1”.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R was started (step S17). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S19, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a game start waiting time digest process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. Specifically, the process waits without performing the subsequent processing until “4.1 seconds” elapses after the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts.

  In step S19, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. The one-game monitoring timer set in this process includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . Subsequently, a rotation start request for all reels is made (step S20). Specifically, a drive signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39 described above. Subsequently, when the rotation speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches constant speed rotation, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S21). The reel stop permission command is information indicating that the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is enabled.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button has been operated (step S22). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S24, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S24, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S24, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop tables included in the stop table group determined in step S15 described above and the operation timing (stop operation position) of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . Subsequently, it waits for the number of sliding symbols to rotate the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, that is, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is rotated by the number of sliding symbols and then stopped (step S25). . Subsequently, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S26). The reel stop command includes information on the reel that is subject to stop control.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S27). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S28, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S28, an all-reel stop command indicating that all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, the CPU 31 performs a winning search and proceeds to step S30 in FIG. In this winning search, a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (a winning combination) is set on the basis of the symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table.

  In step S30 in FIG. 35, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is normal. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S32. When “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S31). In this case, the game is canceled.

  In step S32, a winning combination command including winning combination information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S35, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, medals are stored (credits) or paid out according to the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S36. If “NO”, BB and RB operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 46 is performed (step S39), and step S2 in FIG. 33 is performed. Move on.

  In step S36, a BB / RB game number check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S37. In this process, the number of times of transition to the RB gaming state, the number of games in the BB gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked in the BB gaming state.

  In step S37, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S38, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S38, processing at the end of BB and RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. Here, in the BB gaming state, when the number of winnings is 8 times or the number of games is 12 times in the “third” RB gaming state, or when the number of games in the general gaming state during BB is 30 times, The determination in step S37 is “YES”. In the RB gaming state, when the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12, the determination in step S37 is “YES”.

  With reference to FIG. 36, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the gaming state information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 to determine whether or not the non-FT gaming state is a non-carry-over state (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S53, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the non-FT gaming state other than the non-carry-over state, that is, the non-FT gaming state carry-over state, the FT gaming state, the BB gaming state (the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state), and the RB gaming state. Accordingly, the game state is set, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the number of BB stocks stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is “1” or more and the number of RB stocks is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S54, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S54, a lottery is performed based on the next bonus determination table of FIG. 21 (1), and the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, the carryover combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 according to the determined bonus type, and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S56 when the determination in step S53 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the number of BB stocks is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S57, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S58. In step S57, BB is set in the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S58 when the determination in step S56 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the number of RB stocks is one or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S59, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S61. In step S59, RB is set in the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60 after the carryover combination is set in step S55, step S57, or step S59, the FT game number lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 37 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S61.

  When the determination in step S58 is “NO”, or in step S61 after step S60, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S62, according to the carryover combination, the game state information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is set to the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  The FT game number lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 turns on the FT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S71). Thereby, the gaming state shifts to the FT gaming state.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is “0” (step S72). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S73, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG. In step S73, the number of FT games is provisionally determined based on the staying mode and the FT game number determination table in FIG. As described above, for example, in mode 3 to mode 9, the number of FT games is always determined to be “0”. Subsequently, “1” is added to the provisionally determined number of FT games, the number of FT games is determined, stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG.

  The FT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag is on (step S81). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S82, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In step S82, "1" is subtracted from the number of FT games, and the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S84, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In step S84, a mode transition process described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the mode transition process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 acquires parameters based on the staying mode, the carryover combination, and the like (step S91), and proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, based on the acquired parameters and the mode transition tables of FIGS. 22 (1), (2) and FIGS. 23 (1), (2), the mode of the transition destination is determined and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Store and move to step S93. Specifically, when it is determined that the number of FT games is “0” (step S83 in FIG. 38) or when a special mode transition process described later is not won (step S132 in FIG. 43), FIG. 1) The mode of the transfer destination is determined using the normal mode transfer table of (2). Further, when the winning combination for stopping is determined in the BB gaming state described later (step S117 in FIG. 41), the mode of the transfer destination is set using the BB medium mode transition table in FIGS. 23 (1) and (2). decide.

  In step S93, FT end time setting processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S94. In the FT end setting process, the FT flag is cleared (FT flag is turned off), and the number of CZ games 1 and the number of CZ games 2 are cleared. When the above-mentioned BB medium mode transition tables C and D are used, the FT gaming state has already ended, and the FT flag, the number of CZ games 1 and the number of CZ games 2 are cleared.

  In step S94, it is determined whether or not the game state is BB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S95, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S96.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the sum of the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S96, it is determined whether or not the sum of the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks is “2” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S97. Here, in step S95 or step S96, for example, when mode 3 or higher is determined as the mode of the transfer destination, the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted, but the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously performed. It is for determining whether or not there is a minimum number of bonus stocks that can be permitted.

  In step S97 in the case where there is no minimum number of bonus stocks that can continuously permit a carryover winning combination, mode 0 is set as the transfer destination mode, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. By the process of step S97, for example, even if mode 8 is determined as the mode in the next and subsequent games in step S92, if the sum of the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks is “0”, the RAM 33 in step S97. Mode 0 is stored in the predetermined area, and the mode in the subsequent game is mode 0.

  As described above, in the mode transition process, when the winning combination of the carryover combination is permitted {FIG. 22 (1) (2)} and when the specific winning combination for stoppage is determined in the BB gaming state {FIG. 23 (1) (2)} determines the mode of the transfer destination.

  In the mode transition process that is performed when the winning of the carryover combination is permitted, the mode is basically downgraded step by step or the same mode as the mode during the stay depending on the carryover combination that is permitted to win. Use tables that tend to be maintained. Therefore, when the winning combination of the carryover combination is permitted, the mode during the stay can be maintained or the grade can be lowered in stages.

  In addition, in the mode transition process performed when a specific winning combination for stopping is determined in the BB gaming state, basically the same mode as the staying mode is maintained according to the winning combination for stopping, Use a table whose modes tend to be upgraded in stages. Therefore, in the case of the BB gaming state, the staying mode can be maintained or upgraded in stages. Therefore, in the case of the BB gaming state, since the mode does not tend to be downgraded, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the mode may be upgraded.

  As described above, in the mode transition process, basically, when the mode is downgraded in stages, the mode is maintained, or the mode is upgraded in stages, and it is always advantageous for the player. Is not necessarily transferred to a disadvantaged mode or necessarily to a disadvantaged mode, so is it shifted to a mode advantageous to the player or to a disadvantaged mode? Thus, it is possible to provide enjoyment of predicting the mode of the transition destination, and to provide a variety of games that are not monotonous and to enhance the player's interest in games.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is set (step S101). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S102, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the BB gaming state in FIG. 12 (1) or the probability lottery table for the RB gaming state in FIG. 12 (2), and the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the FT flag is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S104, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S104, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the FT gaming state in FIG. 11 (2), and the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S105, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the non-FT gaming state in FIG. 11 (1), and the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the determined internal winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S108, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. In step S108, “1” is added to the number of BB stocks or the number of RB stocks according to the type of BB or RB, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the winning combination determination process for stop will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is set (step S111). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S112, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S112, a winning combination for stop is determined based on a stop winning combination determination table (not shown) for the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the stop winning combination determination table regarding the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, a winning combination for stopping that is the same as the determined internal winning combination is determined.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the FT flag is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S114, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S114, a winning combination for stop is determined based on the number of FT games and a stop winning combination determination table for FT gaming state in FIG. 13, and the process proceeds to step S116. As described above, in the stop winning combination determination table for the FT gaming state, when the number of FT games is “1” or less, the number of FT games is greater than “1” and is “32” or less, or “32”. Depending on the larger case, the type of the winning combination to be determined and the determination probability differ (especially when the internal winning combination is replay).

  In step S115, a winning combination for stop is determined based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination and the winning combination determination table for stop for the non-FT gaming state in FIG. 13, and the process proceeds to step S1116. As described above, in the stop winning combination determination table for the non-FT gaming state, in the carryover state where there is a carryover combination, if the internal winning combination is lost, the carryover combination is determined as the stop winning combination. Further, in a non-carry-over state without a carryover combination, if the internal winning combination is a loss, the loss is determined as a winning combination for stoppage.

  In step S116, a stop table group is determined based on the determined winning combination for stop and the gaming state (see FIGS. 14 and 15), and a dedicated lottery table (not shown) is selected from the determined stop table group. 2), a stop table in which the stop mode of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined is determined.

  In step S117, it is determined whether or not the game state is BB. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S118, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. In step S118, parameters are acquired based on the winning combination for stopping, and the process proceeds to step S92 in FIG. As a result, in step S92 of FIG. 39, if the winning combination for stoppage is a specific winning combination for stoppage, the mode of the transfer destination is determined based on the BB medium mode transfer tables C and D of FIGS. Is determined.

  The FT end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag is on (step S121). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S122, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a loss. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S123, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S123, a special mode transition process described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the winning winning combination is a non-winning replay, special loss A, or special loss B. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, an FT cancellation lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not an FT cancellation lottery has been won. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S127, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S127, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games is “5” or less. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S128, the number of FT games is updated based on the cancellation winning FT game number determination table of FIG. 24 (3), and the process proceeds to step S14 of FIG. Specifically, the number of FT games (number greater than “5”) stored in the RAM 33 is updated to the determined number of FT games for cancellation winning (“5” or less). In this way, the FT game is executed for the purpose of performing the effect of notifying the transition to the non-FT game state by immediately updating the number of FT games to “0” instead of “0” and updating to the number of FT games for cancellation winning. The state can be extended.

  The special mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a lottery based on the staying mode and the special mode transition table of FIG. 23 (3) (step S131), and proceeds to step S132. In the special mode transfer table, it is determined whether or not the transfer destination mode is transferred to the mode 9 that is most advantageous to the player.

  In step S132, it is determined whether or not a special mode transition lottery has been won. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S133, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S133 in the case of winning, mode 9 is set as the transfer destination mode, and the process proceeds to step S93 in FIG. In step S134 in the case of non-winning, the mode transition process described in FIG. 39 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In this way, in the special mode transition processing, it is determined whether or not to shift the mode of the transition destination to the mode 9 that is most advantageous to the player by determining the loss as the internal winning combination in the FT gaming state. it can. Therefore, for example, even if the staying mode is mode 0 to mode 2 which is disadvantageous to the player, there is a possibility that the mode will be dramatically changed to mode 9 which is most advantageous to the player, and the player's expectation is increased. Can do.

  In addition, in the special mode transition process, when the transition to mode 9 is not won, the mode transition process of FIG. 39 can be performed. Therefore, the opportunity of mode transition can be provided twice, and the player's interest in games can be enhanced.

  The FT cancellation lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of CZ games 2 stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is “1” or more (step S141). The number of CZ games 2 indicates the number of games that CZ continues. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S142, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S143. In step S142 when the number of CZ games 2 is “1” or more, lottery is performed based on the CZ FT cancellation lottery table of FIG. 24 (2), and the process proceeds to step S126 of FIG.

  In step S143, it is determined whether or not the number of CZ games 1 stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is "1" or more. The number of CZ games 1 indicates the number of games that the SCZ continues. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S144, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S145. In step S144 when the number of CZ games 1 is “1” or more, lottery is performed based on the SCZ FT cancellation lottery table of FIG. 24 (2), and the process proceeds to step S126 of FIG. In step S145, which is neither CZ nor SCZ, lottery is performed based on the normal time FT cancellation lottery table of FIG. 24 (2), and the process proceeds to step S126 of FIG.

  In this way, in the FT cancellation lottery process, whether or not to cancel the FT gaming state by determining that the winning combination for stopping in the FT gaming state is a role other than the non-winning replay, special loss A, or special loss B Can be determined. Therefore, for example, even when the number of FT games is “1280” and the FT gaming state is scheduled to continue for a long period of time, the player is given an opportunity to cancel the FT gaming state regardless of the number of remaining FT games. Can increase the player's expectation and improve the player's interest in the game.

  Also, in CZ or SCZ, the probability of winning the FT gaming state release lottery is relatively higher than in normal time that is not CZ or SCZ, which increases the player's sense of expectation and leads to the player's game Can improve the interest of Further, first, an FT cancellation lottery process can be performed in CZ, and an FT cancellation lottery process can be performed in SCZ after the end of CZ. In SCZ, the probability of winning the FT gaming state release lottery is even higher than in CZ. Therefore, even if the FT release lottery is not won during CZ, the FT release lottery can be performed in SCZ with higher expectation. Accordingly, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation and improve the player's interest in the game.

  The chance zone management process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of CZ games 2 is “1” or more (step S151). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S152, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S152 in which the number of CZ games 2 is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the number of CZ games 2 and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S153, it is determined whether or not the number of CZ games 1 is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S154, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S154 where the number of CZ games 1 is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the number of CZ games 1 and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S155 where both the number of CZ games 2 and the number of CZ games 1 are not "1" or more, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for stopping is a chance or a medium cherry small combination. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S156, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. In step S156 in the case of a chance or medium cherry small part, a lottery is performed based on the CZ lottery table of FIG. 24A, and the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S157, it is determined whether or not the SCZ is won in the CZ lottery. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S158, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S159. In step S158 when SCZ is won, “10” is stored in the number of CZ games 1, “20” is stored in the number of CZ games 2, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S159, it is determined whether or not CZ is won in the CZ lottery. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S160, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. In step S160 when CZ is won, “20” is stored in the number of CZ games 2, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  As described above, in the chance zone management process, when the number of CZ games 1 or the number of CZ games 2 is not “1” or more, that is, when the number of CZ games is not CZ or SCZ, When the small combination is determined, it is possible to perform a lottery as to whether or not to shift to CZ. As described above, in CZ or SCZ, since the probability of winning the FT gaming state release lottery is relatively higher than in normal times that are not CZ or SCZ, the player's expectation is increased, and the player It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  In addition, when SCZ is won, “10” is added to the number of CZ games 1 and “20” is added to the number of CZ games 2. If CZ is won, “20” is added to 2 CZ games. Then, since the number of CZ games 2 is first subtracted and then the number of CZ games 1 is subtracted, when shifting to SCZ, it is possible to shift to CZ first and then shift to SCZ after the end of CZ. Thus, after a game advantageous to the player is performed, a more advantageous game can be performed, the player's expectation can be increased, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  BB and RB operation check processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is BB (step S171). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S172, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S173. In step S172 where the winning combination is BB, the carryover combination (BB) and the number of FT games are cleared, the BB stock number is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S173, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S174, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S174 where the winning combination is RB, the carryover combination (RB) and the number of FT games are cleared, and the number of RB stocks is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Next, the control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The gSub reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the gSub reset interrupt stored in the program ROM 83 is generated. It is comprised so that an embedding process may be performed sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, etc. (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. In step S202, an input monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an input from the operation unit 17 or the like is performed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 48 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, an image control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  The command input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether a command has been received (step S211). The command buffer is a storage area for storing a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. When the determination in step S211 is "YES", the process proceeds to step S212, and when "NO", the process proceeds to step S204 in FIG.

  In step S212, it is determined whether or not the jump destination is OK. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jump destination process corresponding to the received command can be executed. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S213, and this determination is made when data that cannot be processed due to noise or the like is received or when it is determined that the data is invalid from the history of previously received commands. Becomes “NO”, and the flow shifts to Step S204 in FIG.

  In step S213, a return address is set, and the process proceeds to step S214. The address set in step S213 is basically an address corresponding to the processing in step S215 described later. In step S214, the process jumps to the determined process. Specifically, based on the jump table (FIG. 25), the jump destination process corresponding to the head data of the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215. The jump destination process includes a game start process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50, a reel stop process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51, and a winning process which will be described later with reference to FIG. and so on. In step S215, the command buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S204 in FIG.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIG. The game start process is executed when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, based on the information read from the start command, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the game state identifier, winning combination identifier, CZ game number 1 value, CZ game number 2 value, FT mode identifier, FT mode difference, etc. Are set in the work RAM 84 (step S221), and the process proceeds to step S222. In step S222, it is determined whether or not the game state is BB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S223, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S236 in FIG.

  In step S223 in the BB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the BB identifier at the time of winning the BB is “1”. The BB identifier indicates “blue 7” BB if “1”, and “red 7” BB if “2”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S224, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S230. In this process, the type of BB gaming state is distinguished by the BB identifier at the time of winning a prize, but it may be distinguished by a BB start command. For example, in this case, the start command 1 can be used for “blue 7” BB, and the start command 2 can be used for “red 7” BB.

  In step S224 in the case of the BB gaming state due to the winning of “Blue 7” BB, the counter value of the symbols aligned is updated based on the FT mode disparity. Specifically, for example, if the symbol count counter value is “2” and the FT mode difference is “plus 1”, the symbol count counter value is updated to “3”, and the FT mode difference is If “minus 1”, the symbol count counter value is updated to “1”. Here, if the FT mode disparity is a positive value, it indicates that the mode has been upgraded in the mode transition process. Further, if the FT mode difference is a negative value, it indicates that the mode has been downgraded in the mode transition process. Further, if the FT mode disparity is “0”, it indicates that the mode has been maintained in the mode transition process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not SRB has been won (step S225). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S226, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S227. In step S226, where the SRB is won, a notification mode lottery process is performed. In the notification mode lottery process, the notification mode is determined based on the symbol matching number counter value and the notification mode determination table of FIG. As described above, in the notification mode lottery process, it is determined whether the notification mode is the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2. Further, in the notification mode determination table, when the value of the symbol matching number counter is “0” or “1”, the notification mode 2 is easily determined. Further, when the value of the symbol matching number counter is “2” or more, the easiness of determining the notification mode 1 and the notification mode 2 is equal. Therefore, the larger the value of the symbol matching number counter, the higher the probability that the notification mode 1 is determined.

  Next, a notification mode is determined based on the notification mode, the symbol matching number counter value, and the notification mode effect determination table of FIGS. 27 and 28 (step S227), and stored in the work RAM 84. As described above, in the notification mode effect determination table of FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, in the notification mode 1, it is easy to determine two symbols (tempered) as the notification mode regardless of the value of the symbol alignment number counter. . In addition, the larger the value of the symbol matching number counter, that is, the greater the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted, the easier it is to determine the three symbol combination and the two symbol combination as the notification mode. .

  Next, the determined notification mode effect data is set in the work RAM 84 or the like (step S228). The notification mode effect data set here is data indicating a notification mode that is classified into a small size corresponding to each of the case where there is no symbol set, two symbols are aligned, and three symbols are aligned. For example, “G-9-8” (described later FIG. 65), “GG-9” (described later FIG. 64), “GGG” displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. (FIG. 62 described later), symbol image data corresponding to “7-7-7” (FIG. 63 described later) and the like.

  Next, the symbol matching number counter value is subtracted based on the notification mode effect (step S229), and the process proceeds to step S235. Specifically, when the notification mode effect is a notification mode effect corresponding to a set of three symbols, “1” is subtracted from the counter value of the number of symbol alignment.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S223 is “NO”, that is, in the case of the BB gaming state due to winning of “Red 7” BB, it is determined whether or not the difference in the FT mode is positive. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S231, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S234.

  In step S231 when the FT mode disparity is positive, a notification timing determination process is performed. In the notification timing determination process, the notification timing is determined based on the notification timing determination table of FIG. That is, a notification time for notifying the player that the mode has been upgraded is determined. As a notification timing, it is determined whether the start lever is ON or all reels are stopped.

  Next, a notification time based on the determination result is set in the work RAM 84 or the like (step S232). Subsequently, the notification mode effect data is set in the work RAM 84 or the like (step S233), and the process proceeds to step S235. Here, the notification mode effect data set in step S233 is data for displaying an image shown in FIG. 67 described later.

  In step S234 when the FT mode disparity is not positive, the BB normal effect data is set in the work RAM 84 or the like, and the process proceeds to step S235. Here, the BB normal effect data set in step S234 is data for displaying an image shown in FIG. 66 described later.

  In step S235, the stop reel number counter value is updated to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  Thus, in the BB gaming state, different notification effects are executed depending on whether the winning is “Blue 7” BB or “Red 7” BB.

  In the BB gaming state due to the winning of “Blue 7” BB, the notification mode is determined based on the number of times that the carryover combination is continuously permitted using the tables of FIGS. Therefore, as described above, if the number of times that an image showing two symbols (tempe) is displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is large, the player recognizes that the notification mode is the notification mode 1. Can be made. In addition, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of determining the notification mode from the notification mode. The notification mode 1 is basically determined more easily as the number of times that the carryover combination is continuously permitted is increased. In addition, if the number of times the image showing the set of three symbols or the set of two symbols (tempered pie) is displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is large, it is determined that the winning of the carryover combination is continuously permitted. Can be recognized. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of determining the FT mode for deriving the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted.

  Also, in the BB gaming state due to the winning of “Red 7” BB, if the mode of the transition destination is determined to be higher than the staying mode, and the mode is upgraded, that fact must be notified to the player. Inform. Therefore, it can be convinced that it changed to the mode advantageous to a player, and a player's expectation can be raised. Further, since the notification is performed based on the notification timing, every time the player performs the operation of the start lever or the third stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for mode upgrade. It becomes like this.

  Therefore, in the BB gaming state, it is possible to execute a notification effect with different contents depending on whether it is a “Blue 7” BB winning or a “Red 7” BB winning. , Can perform a variety of effects. In addition, when establishing a BB prize, the player can select whether to aim for a “Blue 7” BB prize or a “Red 7” BB prize, and produce an effect in accordance with the player's preference. You can give fun to choose. Thereby, the stop operation at the time of establishing the BB winning can be made interesting, and the interest of the player in the game can be increased. The BB identifier “1” may be “red 7” and the BB identifier “2” may be “blue 7”. In other words, the “blue 7” BB winning may be performed by the aforementioned “red 7” BB winning, and the “blue 7” BB winning may be performed by the “red 7” BB winning. You may make it perform the production performed by.

  On the other hand, in step S236 in FIG. 50 when it is determined in step S222 in FIG. 49 that the BB gaming state is not set, it is determined whether or not the number of CZ games 2 is “20” or more. That is, in this determination, it is determined whether or not the game is won by CZ or SCZ. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S237, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S239.

  In step S237 in the case of a game won by CZ or SCZ, the number of precursor effect games (any of “0” to “3”) is determined based on the precursor effect game number determination table of FIG. . The number of indication effect games is determined for the purpose of executing an effect that causes the player to expect to shift to CZ.

  Next, the number of indication effect games determined in step S237 is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 (step S238), and the process proceeds to step S239.

  In step S239, it is determined whether or not the number of indication effect games is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S240, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S240, precursor effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S235 in FIG. In this process, when the number of indication effect games is “1” or more, for example, image data corresponding to effect images shown in FIGS. 56 to 59 described later is set. In addition, when the number of precursor effect games is “1” or more, when a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the precursor effect, and the winner is won with a predetermined probability, for example, the effect images shown in FIGS. It is also possible to set image data or the like corresponding to.

  In step S241 when the indication effect game number counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not the CZ game number 2 is “1” or more. That is, it is determined whether or not CZ is in progress. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S242, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S243. In step S242 when CZ is in progress, CZ effect data based on the number of CZ games 2 is set, such as indicating the value of the number of CZ games 2, and the process proceeds to step S235 in FIG. The CZ effect data based on the number of CZ games 2 is, for example, image data corresponding to the effect image shown in FIG.

  In step S243 when not in CZ, it is determined whether or not the number of CZ games 1 is “1” or more. That is, it is determined whether or not it is in SCZ. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S244, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S245. In step S244 in the case of being in the SCZ, the SCZ effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S235 in FIG. In the processing of step S244, SCZ effect data based on the number of CZ games 1 is set as the SCZ effect data, such as basically indicating the value of the CZ game number 1, but the SCZ effect is not based on the CZ game number 1. Data may be set. The SCZ effect data is, for example, image data corresponding to the effect image shown in FIG.

  In step S245 when it is not in SCZ, normal performance data is set, and the process proceeds to step S235 in FIG.

  As described above, when “0” is determined as the number of precursor games, the normal effect is switched to the effect (see FIG. 60) for definite notification of the CZ, so that the player is surprised. Can be given. In this case, “20” is first displayed as the number of CZ games on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the countdown is performed in the subsequent game.

  On the other hand, when “1” is determined as the number of extended games, an effect that suggests the transition to the CZ (so-called precursor effect) is performed, and the player expects that the transition to the CZ may occur. I can talk. In this game, although the effect of definitely informing that it is CZ is not performed, at least the number of CZ games 2 is “1” or more, which is an advantageous control state for the player (see FIG. 44). ), The fun of the production can be improved without betraying a player who expects CZ to continue for 20 games. After this game, an effect of definite notification of CZ (for example, “19”, which is the remaining number of CZ games) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 and then counted down).

  Similarly to the above, when “2” or more is determined as the number of precursor games, the above-mentioned expectation for CZ can be maintained over a plurality of games. Since these games (that is, games in which a prelude production is performed) are advantageous control states for the player, it is possible to improve the fun of the production while giving the player a profit that should be originally obtained. .

  In the embodiment, the FT gaming state is not immediately released even if the cancellation lottery is won, and the FT gaming state continues for the number of games indicated by the number of FT games for cancellation winning. When the FT cancellation lottery is won during CZ and the number of FT games for cancellation winning is larger than the remaining number of CZ games 2, the end of the FT gaming state may be after the end of CZ.

  Therefore, when the FT cancellation lottery is won in CZ, as long as the number of FT games (that is, the number of FT games updated based on the FT game number determination table for cancellation winning) is “1” or more, the CZ effect data May be set. During this time, if the number of games in the CZ exceeds “20”, even if the number of CZ games is “0” (that is, even if the SCZ is not won), the SCZ effect data is set. You may add the structure which is made. This can improve the fun of the production.

  The reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop process is executed when a reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S251). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S252, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S252, "1" is added to the value of the stop reel number counter, and the process proceeds to step S253. In step S253, a stop reel identifier is set based on the information read from the reel stop command, and the process proceeds to step S254. The stop reel identifier indicates information on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on which the stop operation has been performed. In step S254, an image area is determined based on the stop reel identifier, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. For example, if the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is the left reel 3L, the left symbol display area 21L is determined as a target for displaying an image. Thereby, the above-mentioned symbol images such as “G-G-G” can be displayed one by one for each stop operation, and the player's expectation can be enhanced for each stop operation.

  The winning process will be described with reference to FIG. The winning process is executed when a winning combination command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a winning combination identifier based on information read from the winning combination command (step S261), and proceeds to step S262. The winning combination identifier indicates information on a winning combination. In step S262, it is determined whether or not it is a BB winning. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S263, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S268.

  In step S263 when the BB is won, it is determined whether or not the BB identifier is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not “Blue 7” BB is won. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S264, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In this process, the type of the BB gaming state is distinguished by the BB identifier at the time of winning, but it may be distinguished by the reel stop command at the time of winning the BB. For example, in this case, stop command 1 can be used for “blue 7” BB, and stop command 2 can be used for “red 7” BB.

  In step S264 in the case of winning "Blue 7" BB, it is determined whether or not the staying mode is mode 3 or higher. In mode 3 or higher, a winning combination for carryover is continuously permitted. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S266, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265 in the case of mode 2 or less, since the winning combination of the carryover combination is not continuously permitted, “0” is set to the symbol matching number counter value, and the process proceeds to step S267.

  In step S266 when the mode is 3 or more, the value obtained by subtracting “2” from the staying mode is set as the symbol matching number counter value, and the process proceeds to step S267. That is, the symbol matching number counter value indicates the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted. In step S267, notification mode 2 is set as the notification mode, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S268 when it is not a BB winning, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor effect game number counter is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. 48, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S269. In step S269 when the value of the precursor effect game number counter is not “0”, “1” is subtracted from the precursor effect game number counter value, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The image control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the buffer flag is on (step S271). This process confirms whether or not data to be transmitted to the image control IC 86 is ready. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S274, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S272.

  In step S272, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S273. In the image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data is moved to the buffer. This data is, for example, the notification mode effect data in step S228 in FIG. 49 described above, the notification mode effect data in step S233, the notification mode effect data in step S234, the normal effect data in step S241 in FIG. 50, and the CZ effect in step S243. This corresponds to data, SCZ effect data in step S245, normal effect data in step S246, and the like.

  In step S273, when it is time to transmit data to the next image control IC 86, a buffer flag indicating that data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is ready is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S274. .

  In step S274, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S275, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. The update of the image control IC counter (possible values: 0, 1, 2) is performed by an image control IC / int process described later with reference to FIG. 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. That is, 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter every 1000/60 ms. Accordingly, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/30 ms elapses.

  In step S275, “0” is set in the image control IC counter, and the flow proceeds to step S276. In step S276, bank switching is performed in the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S277. In the control RAM 87, a register indicating whether or not to switch banks is developed. When a register for switching is set in this register, bank switching is performed between buffers. In step S277, data is transferred from the buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S278. In this process, the data moved to the buffer in step S272 is moved to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S278, the buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S279. In step S279, when the next timing of 1000/30 ms (the image control IC counter becomes “2”) has come, the buffer flag is set assuming that the data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is not ready. It is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. With the start of processing, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S281). The image control IC counter is used to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed since the timing when the bank control instruction was issued from the previous image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86 (step S274 in FIG. 53). is there.

  With reference to FIG. 55, the 2 ms interrupt process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has elapsed (step S291). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S292, and when “NO”, step S291 is repeated.

  In step S292, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S293. The random number counter is a random number or the like for reference when determining the notification mode effect. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S293, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S291.

  A display example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (see FIG. 2) of the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  56 to 59 are display examples of images displayed when the number of precursor effect games is “1” or more when CZ or SCZ is won. The images in FIGS. 56 to 59 are displayed based on the effect data set in step S241 in FIG.

  The images shown in FIGS. 56 to 58 show a series of situations in which a wall on which a character appears is about to be broken with a hammer. In the image shown in FIG. 59, as a result of FIGS. 56 to 58, it is shown that the wall on which the character has appeared was successfully broken with a hammer and “7” appeared from the wall. The image of FIG. 56 is displayed when the first stop operation is performed, the image of FIG. 57 is displayed when the second stop operation is performed, and the image of FIG. 58 is when the third stop operation is performed. Is displayed. 59 is displayed after the image of FIG. 58 is displayed. By displaying the image of FIG. 59, it is notified to the player that the player has shifted to CZ, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. Moreover, since the image to be displayed is changed for each stop operation, it is possible to produce an effect that improves the player's expectation as the stop operation proceeds.

  56 to 58 may be displayed even when CZ or SCZ is not won. In this case, the image displayed after the image shown in FIG. 58 can be displayed instead of the image shown in FIG. 59. The image shows a state in which the wall on which the character appears has failed to break with the hammer. Thereby, even when CZ or SCZ is not won, it is possible to make the player operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R while expecting that the player may move to CZ. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with

  FIG. 60 is a display example of an image displayed based on the CZ effect data set in step S243 of FIG. 50 described above when the number of CZ games 2 is “1” or more. In FIG. 60, the fact that it is CZ and the number of games that CZ continues are displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The number of games in which CZ continues is displayed based on the number of CZ games 2. As a result, the player can be informed that CZ is in progress, and the expectation that the FT gaming state will be released can be enhanced.

  FIG. 61 is a display example of an image displayed based on the SCZ effect data set in step S245 of FIG. 50 described above. In FIG. 61, “EXTRA” indicating SCZ is displayed in the lower center of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. As a result, the player can be notified that the game is in the SCZ, and the expectation that the FT gaming state will be released can be enhanced.

  In FIG. 61, “EX” is displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. However, as shown in FIG. 60, the number of games in which SCZ continues may be displayed. The number of games in which the SCZ continues can be displayed based on the number of CZ games 1.

  62 to 65 are display examples of images displayed in the BB gaming state by winning “Blue 7” BB. The images in FIGS. 62 to 65 are displayed based on the notification mode effect data set in step S228 in FIG. 49 described above.

  62 to 65, one symbol image is displayed on each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, these symbol images are displayed superimposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. These symbol images are displayed in order each time a stop operation is performed. For example, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the left symbol display area 21L, the center symbol display area 21C, and the right symbol display are performed for each stop operation. The symbol images are displayed in the order of the region 21R.

  62 and 63 are display examples of images when a set of three symbols is determined as a notification mode. 62 and FIG. 63 show display examples when “GGG” and “5-5-5” are determined. When “G-G-G” is displayed, it is informed that the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted is two times or more, and when the other three symbols are displayed together, Notify that the number of consecutive winnings of the winning combination is one or more.

  FIG. 64 is a display example of an image when a set of two symbols is determined as a notification mode. FIG. 64 shows a display example when “GG-9” is determined.

  FIG. 65 is a display example of an image when it is determined that there is no symbol alignment as the notification mode. FIG. 65 shows a display example when “G-9-8” is determined.

  In this way, by displaying the images of FIGS. 62 to 65, the FT for deriving the number of times that the winning combination of the carryover combination is continuously permitted from the notification mode displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is possible to provide the player with fun to discriminate between modes. Further, since the above-described symbol images such as “G-G-G” are displayed one by one for each stop operation, the player's expectation can be enhanced for each stop operation.

  FIG. 66 and FIG. 67 are display examples of images displayed in the BB gaming state by winning “Red 7” BB.

  The image in FIG. 66 is displayed based on the BB normal effect data set in step S234 in FIG. 49 described above. Therefore, the image of FIG. 66 is an image displayed when the mode is not upgraded by the transition lottery in the BB gaming state.

  The image in FIG. 67 is displayed based on the notification mode effect data set in step S233 in FIG. 49 described above. Therefore, the image of FIG. 67 is an image that is displayed when the mode is upgraded by transition lottery in the BB gaming state.

  The image of FIG. 66 and FIG. 67 differs in the character image displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display part 2b. When the mode upgrade is performed, the upper right character image in FIG. 66 is inverted to the upper right character image in FIG. 67 to notify the player that the mode upgrade has been performed.

  By displaying the image of FIG. 67 in this way, the mode is upgraded, it can be recognized that the player has switched to a mode advantageous to the player, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. 67 is displayed based on a notification timing (when the start lever is ON or when all reels are stopped), the player performs the start lever operation and the third stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Every time you do it, you will have a sense of expectation for mode upgrade.

  The embodiment has been described above.

  The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment is a gaming machine having the following configuration.

  Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, etc.) for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, and symbol changing means (for example, for changing symbols displayed by the symbol display means) , Main control circuit 71, motor drive circuit 39, etc.) and a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination, a stopping winning combination, etc.) for each unit game (that is, for each game started by operating the start lever) The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, means for performing the processing of FIG. 40 or FIG. 41, etc.) and the symbol changing means to stop the symbol change performed by the player based on the operation by the player When the stop instructing means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) and the stop instructing means instruct to stop changing the symbol (for example, when the stop button is turned on), the winning combination Stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71, means for performing steps S24 and S25 in FIG. 34) and the like, the stop control means for stop-controlling the variation of symbols in accordance with the winning combination determined by the fixing means. As a result of stop control of symbol variation, winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols that the symbol display means stops displaying (for example, a combination of symbols arranged along an active line). (For example, the main control circuit 71, means for performing step S29 in FIG. 34, etc.) and a transition means (for example, the main control circuit 71, chance zone in FIG. 45) for shifting to a specific control state (for example, CZ, etc.) Means for performing management processing) and notification means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 131, and step S24 in FIG. 50) for notifying that the user is in a specific control state. 53. The means for performing the image control process of FIG. 53, the image of FIG. 60 displayed on the liquid crystal display 131, and the notification delay means for delaying the start of notification by the notification means (for example, the sub control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display). Device 131, means for performing the processing of step S238 to step S241 in FIG. 50, and the like.

  In the gaming machine, the specific control state (for example, CZ or the like) continues for a predetermined period (for example, 20 games or the like), and the notification means delays the start of notification by the notification delay means. After that, period notification means (for example, the sub control circuit 72, step S243 in FIG. 50, image in FIG. 53) for notifying the period during which the specific control state continues (for example, the number of remaining games shown in the number of CZ games 2). A gaming machine having a control means, a means for displaying the image of FIG. 60 on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the like.

  In the gaming machine, special effect execution means (for example, a sign effect, an effect for displaying the images of FIGS. 56 to 59, etc.) while the start of notification is delayed by the notification delay means (for example, an effect for displaying the images of FIGS. 56 to 59). 50, step S241 in FIG. 50, means for performing image control processing in FIG. 53, means for displaying the images in FIGS. 56 to 59 on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the like. .

  In the gaming machine, the special effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, the probability that the number of precursor effect games “1” to “3” set in the precursor effect determination table of FIG. 29 (1) is determined). A gaming machine comprising execution determining means (for example, sub-control circuit 72, means for performing steps S238 and S239 in FIG. 50, etc.).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the CZ or SCZ has a higher probability of winning the FT gaming state release lottery than the normal time that is not the CZ or SCZ, so the FT gaming state is canceled in the CZ or SCZ. By performing the lottery, the FT gaming state can be easily released, and a game advantageous to the player can be performed.

  In addition, in the FT game state, when it is determined to shift to CZ in which the FT game state is easily released, the number of precursor effect games is determined. When the number of precursor effect games is set, for example, the start of the effect corresponding to CZ as shown in FIG. 60 is delayed by the number of precursor effect games. In this case, even if the start of the production corresponding to CZ is delayed, the process shifts to CZ internally, and FT cancellation lottery is performed in CZ. Therefore, while no effect corresponding to CZ is performed, it is possible to create a state in which the state shifts to CZ internally and FT cancellation lottery is performed in CZ, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, after the start of the effect corresponding to CZ is delayed, the effect as shown in FIG. 60 is performed based on the number of CZ games 2, so that it is possible to notify the player of the number of games in which CZ continues. That is, it is possible to notify the player of the remaining number of games in which CZ continues, excluding the number of games for which FT cancellation lottery has been performed while the start of the production corresponding to CZ is delayed. Therefore, after the delay, the player knows that the game has already been CZ only when an effect corresponding to the CZ is started, and therefore, an unexpected and interesting game can be provided. Further, it is possible to cause the player to accurately grasp the number of games in which CZ continues.

  Further, since the number of games continued by CZ is notified, it is possible to cause the player to grasp that the game is being performed with a high probability of winning the FT gaming state release lottery. Thereby, the expectation that the FT gaming state is canceled and the winning of the carryover combination is permitted can be enhanced, and an interesting game can be provided.

  Further, while delaying the start of the production corresponding to CZ, based on the number of indication production games, for example, the indication production suggesting the transition to CZ as shown in FIG. 56 to FIG. 59 is performed. By performing such a precursor effect, when a CZ is won, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for shifting to the CZ rather than immediately performing an effect corresponding to the CZ such as FIG. An interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, when performing the precursor effect suggesting the shift to CZ, the images shown in FIGS. 56 to 59 are displayed one by one for each stop operation, so that the image to be displayed can be changed for each stop operation. Therefore, as the stop operation proceeds, it is possible to perform an effect that improves the player's expectation, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, when the number of precursor effect games is determined between “1” and “3”, the aforementioned precursor effect is performed, and when it is determined as “0”, the aforementioned precursor effect is not performed. Therefore, since it is possible to provide a case where the precursor effect is performed and a case where the precursor effect is not performed, it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game when the precursor effect is performed, and to provide an interesting gaming machine. .

  It should be noted that the specific control state, transition means, notification means, notification delay means, predetermined period, period during which the specific control state continues, period notification means, special effect, special effect execution, constituting the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment The specific configurations of the means, the predetermined probability, the execution determining means and the like are not limited to the elements of the above-described embodiments, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the embodiment, based on the precursor effect determination table of FIG. 29 (1), the number of precursor effect games is determined between “0” and “3” with the illustrated probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The decision probability and the number of games can be arbitrarily set.

  In addition, when the number of indication effect games is “1” or more, the indication effect may be performed without fail, or the indication effect may be performed when a lottery is performed and winning with a predetermined probability.

  Further, as an example of the indication effect, the images of FIGS. 56 to 59 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. However, the display image is limited to this, and the displayed image can be arbitrarily changed. In this case, for example, it is preferable that the image is different from the image for notifying the transition to CZ or SCZ in FIG. Moreover, although the effect that the image changes every time the stop operation is performed is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image may be displayed regardless of the stop operation. In this case, the player's expectation can be enhanced in the same manner as in the embodiment by displaying a series of images having story characteristics.

  In the case of winning the SCZ, the transition is made in the order of CZ and then SCZ, but this is not restrictive. If the player wins SCZ, it may be shifted to SCZ and then CZ first. In this case, when the precursor effect is performed, the start of the effect corresponding to the SCZ is delayed.

  Although the game zone (CZ) is applied as the specific control state described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game mode, a game state, or the like may be applied.

  In CZ, when the FT cancellation lottery is won, as long as the number of FT games (that is, the number of FT games updated on the basis of the cancellation winning FT game number determination table) is “1” or more, the CZ effect data is It may be set. During this time, if the number of games in the CZ exceeds “20”, even if the number of CZ games is “0” (that is, even if the SCZ is not won), the SCZ effect data is set. You may add the structure which is made.

  In addition, in the various tables of FIGS. 10 to 29 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 within the scope not departing from the gist thereof. It can be changed arbitrarily.

  For example, the types such as the internal winning combination and the stopping winning combination, 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.

  In addition, the gaming state, gaming mode, transition conditions between game zones, termination conditions, and the like (see FIG. 9) of the gaming machine 1 are not limited to those employed in the embodiment. For example, the upper limit of the number of games, the type of the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stopping, etc., which triggers the transition or termination can be arbitrarily changed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, 10 types of mode 0 to mode 9 are adopted as the FT mode, and the mode 3 to mode 9 can be advantageously played to the player (the carryover winning prize) In a mode in which mode 0 to mode 2 play a disadvantage compared to modes 3 to 9 (a state in which a predetermined number of games are not permitted for a carryover combination) It is not limited. The number of modes can be changed arbitrarily. In this case, it is sufficient that at least a state in which a game can be advantageously performed for a player and a state in which a game is disadvantageous can be roughly classified.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device provided on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R such as the liquid crystal display device 131 is used to display images such as those shown in FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but a liquid crystal display device provided below the conventional reels 3L, 3C, 3R is used. It is good also as displaying an image using it and performing an effect. Moreover, it is good also as performing not only using the liquid crystal display device 131 but using display devices, such as 7 segment LED. Furthermore, it is good also as producing an effect by outputting an audio | voice by the speakers 9L and 9R, or making the LED 101 or 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.

  Also, the effects such as the images shown in FIGS. 56 to 67 employed in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment are merely examples, and the images and effects such as characters and symbols to be displayed can be arbitrarily changed.

  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. The figure which shows the panel display part 2a of the liquid crystal display device 131, the liquid crystal display part 2b, and the fixed display part 2c. The front view which shows the external appearance of the reel mechanism which has arrange | positioned the LED lamp 155 inside reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The figure which shows 3L of left reels, and the LED storage circuit board 150L provided in the inside. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 3 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. The figure which shows the function of LED lamp 155 and fluorescent lamp 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The figure which shows the content and transition of the game state, game mode, and game zone which are provided in the gaming machine 1 of an Example. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the example of a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of a probability lottery table. 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 a stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table. It is a figure which shows the example of the next bonus determination table and the FT game number determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a mode transfer table. It is a figure which shows the example of a mode transfer table. It is a figure which shows the example of the FT game number determination table for CZ lottery table, FT cancellation | release lottery table, and cancellation | release winning. It is a figure which shows the example of a jump table. It is a figure which shows the example of an alerting | reporting mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting aspect production determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting aspect production determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a sign effect game number determination table and a notification time determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit 72 of an Example. It is a figure which shows the timing chart regarding an image control process. 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 game state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows FT game number lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows FT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a mode transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the winning combination determination process for a stop. It is a flowchart which shows a FT completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows a special mode transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows FT cancellation | release lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows a chance zone management process. It is a flowchart which shows BB and RB operation | movement check processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a gSub reset interrupt process of the sub-control circuit 72; 4 is a flowchart showing command input processing of a sub control circuit 72. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process of the sub-control circuit 72. It is a flowchart following FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing reel stop processing of a sub control circuit 72; 4 is a flowchart showing a winning process of a sub-control circuit 72. It is a flowchart which shows the image control process of a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms interruption process. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of image display of a liquid crystal display device 131.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 22L, 22C, 22R Window frame display area 23 Effect display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination for each unit game;
Stop instruction means for instructing stop of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on an operation by the player;
When the stop instructing unit instructs to stop the variation of the symbol, according to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit, a stop control unit that stops the variation of the symbol,
As a result of the stop control means stopping the variation of symbols, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is achieved based on a combination of symbols that the symbol display means stops displaying;
Transition means for transitioning to a specific control state;
An informing means for informing that the user is staying in a specific control state;
A gaming machine comprising: notification delay means for delaying the start of notification by the notification means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific control state continues for a predetermined period,
The informing means includes a period informing means for informing a period during which a specific control state continues after the start of informing is delayed by the informing delay means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine comprising a special effect executing means for executing a special effect while the start of notification is delayed by the notification delay means. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
An amusement machine comprising an execution determining means for executing the special effect with a predetermined probability.

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