JP2005334484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a game player to intuitively grasp a stopped result, and which can prevent the stopped result from being overlooked. <P>SOLUTION: For this game machine 1, the symbol of a "red 7 (symbol 92)" is arranged on the outer peripheries of reels 3L and 3C, and the pattern of a "red 7a (symbol 92a)" and the pattern of a "red 7b (symbol 92b)" which is formed by a design being similar to the "red 7" and the "red 7a" are arranged on the outer periphery of a reel 3R. Then, the game machine 1 is constituted in such a manner that the symbols of the "red 7a (symbol 92a)" and the "red 7b (symbol 92b)" which are stopped and displayed on a lower stage of a display window 4R respectively are a stopped result for an ST determined situation, and a stopped result for a chance situation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be performed a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a predetermined number of games can be given.

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, Winning a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) through a standard lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and the winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination of symbols to be displayed can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

  Among such gaming machines, a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols of a predetermined number, an effect execution means for performing an effect relating to a game, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, A plurality of operation means for stopping the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display means, and stop control for stopping the fluctuation display operation of the fluctuation display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the operation of the operation means And a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and when the symbol corresponding to the specific internal winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the variation display means, the specific winning combination is determined for the next game. In a gaming machine having a specific internal winning combination carry over means for carrying over an internal winning combination, on condition that the symbol form stopped and displayed on the variable display means is not a symbol aspect corresponding to a predetermined internal winning combination, The specific internal winning combination carryover means indicates that the specific internal winning combination has been carried over, so that the type of stop is configured by any combination of a predetermined number of multiple symbols. What is provided with the specific internal winning combination carry-over state notification means to notify by eyes is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

According to this gaming machine, in the case of a so-called small role losing eye that becomes a reach eye (a kind of so-called stop appearance) because a predetermined small role is not established, the stopped symbol combination may be out of play. Since the notification is made, it is possible to forget the regret that the small role has not been established, to increase the joy that the BB and RB have won internally, and to advance the game happily. In addition, in this way, it is possible to easily detect the state that the BB or RB has won internally, and since it will not leave the game stand in the state that has been internally won, beginners may suffer unfairly disadvantaged. Disappear.
JP 2003-325754 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the stop appearance is configured by combining a plurality of symbols of a predetermined number of types. For this reason, the stop appearance has a visually weak impact, and the player knows that it is the stop appearance only after judging this combination. Therefore, the player cannot intuitively grasp the stop outcome. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player overlooks the stoppage.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to intuitively grasp a stop line and prevent the stop line from being overlooked.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In a gaming machine, a special symbol is provided to configure a stop event, and the stop event is configured using this special symbol. It is characterized by that.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of display areas (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R to be described later) and a plurality of identification information (for example, FIG. 2 to be described later) in each of the plurality of display areas in accordance with the player's operation. A plurality of display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for variably displaying or stopping the symbols arranged in the symbol row, and the plurality of identification information includes a first identifier (for example, The first identification information (for example, “red 7” (design 92, described later), which is composed of “red 7” (design 92, see FIG. 2) and “red” color, etc., described later). 2), the first identifier, and at least two types of second identifiers added to the first identifier (for example, “red 7a” described later (see symbol 92a, FIG. 2)) Inside the outline of the symbol “red 7b” (see symbol 92b, FIG. 2) A plurality of pieces of second identification information (for example, “red 7a” (symbol 92a) and “red 7b” (symbol 92b), which will be described later), and the like. A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the plurality of display means includes the plurality of second identification information.

  According to the invention of (1), for example, a second symbol is added to a first identifier included in an existing symbol arranged on the outer periphery of a reel (reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) to form a new symbol. This new design can be used as a design different from the existing design. This new design has a visual impact and prevents oversight. Further, a plurality of new symbols are configured by adding any one of at least two types of second identifiers, and the plurality of new symbols are included in at least one of the plurality of display means. Thus, a new display mode of the reel can be configured, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a random number determined by lottery (for example, a main control circuit 71 that executes a probability lottery process of FIG. 24 described later) Etc.) and a winning combination determining unit for stopping (for example, performing a winning combination determining process for stopping shown in FIG. 25 described later) for determining a winning combination for stopping corresponding to the predetermined combination of the identification information based on the winning combination Main control circuit 71), stop command means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) for transmitting a stop command signal for stopping the variable display in response to an operation by the player, Within a specific time after receiving the stop command signal, stop control means for controlling the display means to stop based on the timing of receiving the stop command signal and the winning combination for stop (for example, FIG. Main control circuit 71 that executes step S23), and at least one of the plurality of display means is based on the winning combination for stop determined by the winning combination determining unit for stop. A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the second identification information is stopped and displayed.

  According to the invention of (2), at least one of the plurality of display means is based on the winning combination for stop determined by the winning combination determining unit for stop, and among the plurality of second identification information Since at least one is stopped and displayed, it is possible to give a visual impact to the player and enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, the specific identification information that the game machine variably displays and stops display has a visual impact, thereby preventing the player from overlooking the specific identification information.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1 according to the first 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 assigned to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, it is assumed that medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

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

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, the number of games in the BB general gaming state described later, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game is displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

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

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the 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”.

  Further, operating the left stop button 7L as the “first stop operation” is referred to as “forward pressing”. Operating the center stop button 7C as the “first stop operation” is referred to as “middle press”. Operating the right stop button 7R as “first stop operation” is referred to as “reverse pressing”.

  Since the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment is provided with “three” stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, there are “six types” of operation sequences. Therefore, the order of these operations is distinguished as follows. The left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the center stop button 7C as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R as “right”. Then, when indicating the operation order, the abbreviations of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are arranged from the left in the order of the operation order.

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the “first stop operation”, the center stop button 7C is operated as the “second stop operation”, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the “third stop operation”, the operation order is changed to “ Left middle right ". The operation order of the embodiment includes “six types” of “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row of the first embodiment in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later as a data table.

  On the reels 3L and 3C, “blue 7 (design 91)”, “red 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95)”, A symbol row composed of symbols “Replay (symbol 96)” and “cherry (symbol 97)” is represented. On the reel 3R, “blue 7 (symbol 91)”, “red 7a (symbol 92a) "," Red 7b (symbol 92b) "," BAR (symbol 93) "," Bell (symbol 94) "," Watermelon (symbol 95) "," Replay (symbol 96) "and" Cherry (symbol 97) " A symbol sequence composed of symbols is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. The symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2 is an example of the symbol arrangement, and the position where “red 7a” and “red 7b” are arranged may be any as long as it gives a visual impact to the player.

  3 (1) to 3 (3) are detailed views of the design of “red 7 (design 92)”, “red 7a (design 92a)”, and “red 7b (design 92b)” in FIG. 3A is a diagram showing details of the design of “Red 7”, FIG. 3B is a diagram showing details of the design of “Red 7a”, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the design of red 7b ". As shown in this figure, “Red 7a” and “Red 7b” have the same outline as the design of “Red 7”, but the pattern is drawn inside the outline, “Red 7a” and “Red 7b” are different from each other. In this way, it is possible to construct a new symbol that has the same contour as the existing symbol and has a different symbol attached to the contour, and this new symbol can be used as a symbol different from the existing symbol. It becomes. This new symbol has a visual impact, and by using this new symbol, a new display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be configured, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Also, by making the pictures drawn inside the outlines of “Red 7a” and “Red 7b” different, the contents represented by these pictures can be made different, and the variety of games can be enhanced. .

  FIG. 4 shows the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state of the first embodiment.

  The gaming state of the first embodiment includes an FT gaming state (inter-flag time gaming state), a non-FT gaming state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Each of these “four types” of game states is basically classified by information (data) used to determine the internal winning combination.

  In the first embodiment, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus is won after BB and RB (hereinafter collectively referred to as a bonus) are won internally. ) Further, even when the bonus is carried over, the bonus is won internally. If a bonus is won internally for a plurality of times without winning a prize, the number of bonuses is counted (stored) for each type of bonus, and bonus winnings corresponding to that number can be realized (bonus stock).

  The number of times that BB winning can be realized (the number of BB carried over) is hereinafter referred to as “BB stock number”. The number of times that RB winning can be realized (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 combination that is allowed to win first (the combination that can be a winning combination for a stop to be described later) is hereinafter referred to as a “carry-over combination”.

  Here, the gaming state that is generated by the winning of the BB and is configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state is collectively referred to as “BB gaming state” hereinafter. In addition, the state where the bonus is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “carry-over state”. The state where the BB is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “BB carryover state”. The state where 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”.

  Further, when the non-FT gaming state is the carryover state, it is possible to realize a bonus winning that is carried over according to the internal winning combination. On the other hand, in the FT gaming state, basically, even in the carryover state, it is not possible to realize the winning of the carried bonus.

  As described later, in the FT gaming state, a super time (hereinafter abbreviated as “ST”) zone having a high probability of shifting to the non-FT gaming state is provided. In this ST zone, the operation sequence of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for realizing the winning of a special bell small role, which will be described later, which is the main trigger for the transition to the non-FT gaming state, is notified (information notification is performed). Done).

  3 (1) is a detailed view of “red 7a (symbol 92a)” shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 3 (2) is a detailed view of “red 7b (symbol 92b)” shown in FIG. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 4, BB winnings are “red 7-red 7-red 7a”, “red 7-red 7-red 7b”, or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line. Realized by lining up. After BB wins, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state.

  The RB winning is realized by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line or arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the BB general gaming state. The RB winning in the BB general gaming state is generally called JAC in. After the RB wins, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  Replay (replay) winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” 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 inserted medals 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 BB general gaming state, it is possible to realize the winning of the medium cherry small part, the corner cherry small part, the bell small part, and the watermelon small part. The number of sheets is as shown in the figure. The winning of the small cherry role is realized by “cherry” being stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. In addition, the winning of the small cherry corner is realized by “cherry” being stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage.

  Here, the small part of the bell that is won by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” along the center line 8c is hereinafter referred to as “special bell small part”. Further, the small part of the bell that is won by arranging “bell-bell-bell” along the center line 8c is hereinafter referred to as “ordinary bell small part”.

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

  With reference to FIG. 5, the game state, the control state, and the contents and transition of the game zone of the first embodiment will be described.

  The control state is a concept positioned at a lower level than the gaming state, and is a state divided by information (data) used to determine the winning combination for stop described later.

  The gaming zone is a concept that is positioned lower than the control state, the transition condition to another control state, the transition condition to another gaming state, the gaming zone that may be transitioned, and the control that may be transitioned It is a game zone (section) divided according to a state, a gaming state with a possibility of transition, presence / absence of notification of operation order, probability of notification of operation order, and the like.

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

  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. This FT gaming state is composed of a normal control state, a latent control state, and an ST control state.

  The FT game state continues for up to “1200 times” of games (games) (continues until the so-called “ceiling” is reached), and the number of times the game is continued is determined by the number of FT games. Further, the FT gaming state is ended by winning an end lottery described later. However, when the lottery is won, 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 extended games.

  The non-FT gaming state is a gaming state in which the FT flag is “off” and is basically a carryover state.

  The BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are gaming states that occur when BB and RB win, respectively, and are the most advantageous gaming state for the player.

  In addition, the ST flag for distinguishing whether the ST control state is an ST zone or a special ST zone, which will be described later, is on ("YES" in step S96 in FIG. 25 described later), and the number of FT games to be described later Alternatively, the number of FT continuous games is “7 or less” (determination in step S97 in FIG. 25 to be described later is “YES”), or the number of ST precursor games described later is “1 or more” (determination in step S98 in FIG. 25 to be described later is “ YES "). The ST control state includes an ST precursor zone, an ST zone, a special ST zone, and a bonus precursor zone.

  In the latent control state, the ST latent game number indicating the number of games in which the latent control state continues is “1 or more” (the determination in step S100 is “YES”), and the control state in the FT gaming state is not the ST control state. It is.

  The normal control state is a control state in the FT gaming state that is not the ST control state and the latent control state. The normal control state includes an ST fixed zone, an ST high probability zone, and an ST normal zone.

  Here, the ST control state is an advantageous control state for the player as compared to the latent control state and the normal control state in that the probability of transition to the non-FT gaming state is higher than the latent control state and the normal control state. is there. The latent control state is a control state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal control state in that the probability of shifting to the ST control state that is advantageous to the player is higher than the normal control state.

  The ST precursor zone is a game zone in which the number of ST precursor games indicating the number of games that the ST precursor zone continues is “1” or more. In this ST precursor zone, although the operation order is not notified, it is a gaming zone where there is a high probability that a “chance eye” (FIG. 14), which will be described later, will be stopped and displayed by losing the special bell small role.

  The ST zone is a gaming zone in which the ST flag is “ON” and the number of FT games and the number of FT extended games are “8 or more”. In this ST zone, the operation order for realizing the special bell winning is notified.

  The special ST zone is a gaming zone in which the ST flag is “ON” and the number of FT games and the number of FT extended games are “7 or less”. In the special ST zone, an operation order for realizing the special bell winning, and an effect of congratulating or notifying that the bonus winning has been confirmed are performed. In the special ST zone, the ST game number indicating the number of games that the ST zone continues is not updated (subtracted).

  The bonus warning zone is a gaming zone in which the ST flag is “off” and the number of FT games and the number of FT extended games are “7 or less”. The bonus warning zone, like the ST warning zone, is not notified of the operation order, but the probability of the “chance eye” (FIG. 14), which will be described later, being stopped and displayed by losing the special bell small role. Is a high gaming zone.

  Here, the stop display frequency of the chance eye increases in the bonus precursor zone and the ST precursor zone, but for the player, when the chance eye is stopped and displayed, the player moves to the non-FT gaming state or the ST zone. You can play games in anticipation.

  The ST confirmed zone is a game zone in which the number of ST confirmed zone games for identifying whether it is an ST confirmed zone is “1”.

  The ST high probability zone is a game zone in a normal control state in which the ST high probability zone game number indicating the number of games continued in the ST high probability zone is “1 or more” and is not an ST fixed zone.

  The ST normal zone is a game zone in a normal control state that is not an ST fixed zone or an ST high probability zone.

  Here, the ST decision zone, the ST high probability zone, and the ST normal zone have different probabilities of transition to the latent control state (expected value of the number of latent games to be determined) when a chance stop display described later is displayed { FIG. 16 (1), (2), (3)} described later.

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

  The transition from the FT gaming state to the non-FT gaming state is realized when the number of FT games is “0” or the number of FT extended games is “0” (the FT flag is described later in step S198 in FIG. 43). Will be updated to “OFF”).

  Here, when the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is updated to “7 or less” in the ST zone, basically, the state shifts to the non-FT game state via the special ST zone. On the other hand, when the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is updated in the ST precursor zone, the normal control state, or the latent control state, the state basically shifts to the non-FT game state via the bonus precursor zone. However, if the number of FT extended games is determined to be “0” in step S207 of FIG. 34 to be described later, a transition is made to the non-FT game state without going through the special ST zone and bonus warning zone.

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

  Transition from the normal control state to the latent control state is a lottery using a winning combination to be described later and tables shown in FIGS. 16 (1) to (3) (steps S154, S156, and S157 in FIG. 29 described later). It is determined based on the result. Further, the transition from the latent control state to the ST control state is realized when the winning combination for stopping is reach.

  Further, the transition from the ST control state to the latent control state and the transition from the latent control state to the normal control state are realized by conditions relating to the number of games.

  The transition from the ST confirmed zone to the ST high probability zone or the ST normal zone, and the transition from the ST high probability zone to the ST normal zone are realized by conditions relating to the number of games.

  The transition from the ST precursor zone to the ST zone, the transition from the special ST zone to the non-FT gaming state, and the transition from the bonus precursor zone to the non-FT gaming state are realized by conditions relating to the number of games.

  Further, the transition destination after the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state ends is the ST control state, the latent control state, and the normal control state according to the number of ST games, the number of ST latent games, the number of ST confirmed zone games, and the like. .

  Referring to FIG. 6, when the BET number is “3”, the probability lottery table of the first embodiment used when determining the internal winning combination in the FT gaming state and the non-FT gaming state (FIG. 24 described later). Show.

  FIG. 6A shows an FT gaming state probability lottery table. FIG. 6 (2) shows a non-FT gaming state probability lottery table. In these probability lottery tables, only the probability that the internal winning combination is determined to be replay or loss is different.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination determination table for stop of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  In the stop winning combination determination table, lottery values for winning each stop winning combination are shown for each internal winning combination (carryover combination), gaming state, and control state.

  The winning combination for stop is information that is determined based on an internal winning combination or the like and is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stop is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that the stop mode of the symbol corresponding to that role (or stop mode) is stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is done.

  Here, if the winning winning combination is a 6-option bell small role or a 5-option replay, the bell small role or replay is won according to the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. Or won no prize.

  The ST determination is a stop mode in which “red 7a (see FIGS. 2 and 3)” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R. The chance is a stop mode in which “red 7a (see FIGS. 2 and 3)” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R. The reach eye is a pattern stop mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R in which “Replay-Bell-Replay” is arranged along the center line 8c.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”.

  For example, in the ST control state, when the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, when the extracted random number value is “100”, first, from “100”, it corresponds to the normal bell small combination that is the winning combination for stopping. The lottery value “32” is subtracted. The subtracted value is “68” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “96” corresponding to the 6-option bell small combination which is the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from “68”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, a 6-option bell small role is selected as the winning winning combination.

  When the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, the bell small combination may win when the stop winning combination is a normal bell small combination or a 6-option bell small combination.

  In each gaming state, the probability of selecting (determining) a small bell combination as a winning combination for stopping is the same. The probability that the 6-option bell small combination is selected as the winning combination for stoppage is the highest in the ST control state and the lowest carryover state in the non-FT gaming state.

  Here, in each gaming state and control state, the probability that a 6-choice bell small role will be selected as a winning winning combination is the probability that a bell small role will be selected as an internal winning role, and a 6-choice bell small role Can be calculated based on the lottery value corresponding to (various specific probabilities can be calculated).

  Therefore, the probability that the small part of the bell wins is highest in the ST control state. Here, as will be described later, when the 6-option bell small role is selected as the winning combination for stoppage, the probability that the bell small role will win is “1/6”.

  Further, in the carryover state in the non-FT gaming state, when the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, the carryover combination is selected as a winning combination for stopping with a probability of “96/128”, and bonus winning is permitted. In addition, only in the latent control state (limited to the latent control state), the reach may be selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the latent control state, the probability that the reach eye is selected as the winning combination for the stop is “about 1” in consideration of the probability that the bell wins the internal winning and the probability that the reach eye is selected as the winning winner for the stop. / 16 (“7123/16384” × “18/128”) ”. On the other hand, the probability that the reach is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the other control state such as the normal control state is “0 (“ 7123/16384 ”ד 0/128 ”)”. When the reach is selected as the winning combination for stopping (when the determination in step S161 in FIG. 30 described later is “YES”), the control state shifts from the latent state to the ST control state.

  When the internal winning combination is replay, in the FT gaming state, the probability that the replay is selected as the winning combination for stopping is the same. The probability that the 5-option replay is selected as the winning winning combination is highest in the ST control state.

  Therefore, the probability that the replay wins in the FT gaming state is the highest in the ST control state. Here, as will be described later, when the 5-option replay is selected as the winning combination for stoppage, the probability that the replay wins is “about 1/5”. When non-winning replay is selected as the winning winning combination, the replay is not won regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. In the non-FT gaming state, when the internal winning combination is replay, the replay is always selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is a bonus, the chance item or ST confirmed item is selected as the winning combination for stopping. When the chance item is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the normal control state, a determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the latent control state (step S154, step S156, and step S157 in FIG. 29 described later). As will be described later, the chance eye may be stopped and displayed even when the winning combination for stopping is a 6-choice bell small role. In addition, when the ST confirmed eye is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the normal control state (when the determination in step S152 in FIG. 29 described later is “YES”), the state always shifts to the latent control state.

  When the internal winning combination is lost, in the FT gaming state, the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stop if it is in the carryover state. In the non-FT gaming state, the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stop if the carryover state.

  Here, the probability (first probability) that the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the FT gaming state is “1/16384”. In the non-FT gaming state, the probability (second probability) that the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for the stop is the probability of internally winning the small role of Bell, the probability of internally winning the loser, and the small amount of the internal winning combination of Bell It can be calculated based on the probability that the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping when the combination is a combination.

  With reference to FIG.8 and FIG.9, the relationship between the gaming state of the 1st Embodiment, the winning combination for a stop, and the stop table group selected is demonstrated. The stop table group represents a set of stop tables which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15 and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  FIG. 8 shows the stop table group selection table A of the first embodiment in the FT gaming state that is the carryover state. FIG. 9 shows the stop table group selection table B of the first embodiment in the non-FT gaming state that is the carryover state and the non-carryover state.

  When a stop table group that cannot win a prize is selected, no winning of any combination is realized regardless of the winning combination for stopping and the gaming state. When a winning possible stop table group is selected, a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is possible, but it is basically impossible to realize winnings of other winning combinations. For example, when a replay winning stop table group is selected, a replay winning can be realized, but a winning of another combination cannot be realized.

  Further, when the normal bell winning possible stop table group is selected, the normal bell small part wins. When the special bell winning possible stop table group is selected, a special bell small role wins. When the chance eye stop table group is selected, the chance eye is stopped and displayed. When the reach stop table group is selected, the reach is stopped and displayed. When the ST confirmed eye stop table group is selected, the ST confirmed eye is stopped and displayed.

  When the winning combination for stoppage is a 6-choice bell small role, one of the “four” stop table groups is selected. The selection of the stop table group is performed based on the table shown in FIG. 10 (1), which will be described later, and the operation order of the player stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  If the winning combination for stop is 5-choice replay, one of the “two” stop table groups is selected. The selection of the stop table group is performed based on the table shown in FIG. 11 (1), which will be described later, and the operation order of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  With reference to FIG. 10 (1), the selection data determination table for 6-choice bells of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  The selection data determination table for 6-option bell is used when the winning combination for stoppage is a small combination of 6-option bell. In this table, the probability that each of the select data for 6-option bells “0” to “11” is selected is substantially the same.

  Referring to FIG. 10 (2), the selection data for 6-option bell, the operation order of stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R (stop operation order) by the player, and the stop table group in the first embodiment Will be described.

  When any one of “0” to “5” is selected as the selection data for the 6-option bell, the normal bell winning stop table group or the non-winning stop table group is selected as the stop table group. Each selection data for 6-option bells “0” to “5” is associated with “one” stop operation order in which the normal bell winning stop table group is selected.

  When any one of “6” to “11” is selected as the 6-option bell select data, the special bell winning stop table group or the chance eye stop table group is selected as the stop table group. Each selection data for 6-option bells “6” to “11” is associated with “one” stop operation order in which the special bell winning possible stop table group is selected.

  By selecting the selection data for the 6-option bell, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the small role of the bell is determined.

  In addition, by selecting the selection data for the 6-option bell, the winning mode for the small part of the bell that is permitted to be stopped and displayed is determined. When “0” to “5” are selected as the selection data for the 6-option bell, winning of the normal bell small part (first winning mode) is permitted, and “6” to “11” are selected. In such a case, winning of a special bell small role (second winning mode) is permitted.

  With reference to FIG. 11A, the select data determination table for 5-option replay of the first embodiment will be described.

  The 5-option replay select data determination table is used when the winning combination for stop is 5-option replay. In this table, the probability that each of the five-choice replay select data “0” to “5” is selected is substantially the same.

  5 left replay select data “0” and “1” are associated with “left middle right” and “middle left and right” (forward push) as the stop operation order in which the replay winning stop table group is selected. It has been. Also, the select operation for 5-option replay “2” to “5” is associated with “one” stop operation order for selecting a replay winning stop table group.

  By selecting the 5-option replay select data, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the replay winning is determined.

  The stop table of the first embodiment 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 this embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “cherry” with the code number “09” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the “bell” with the code number “05” is turned on when the stop button 7R is operated. The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so as to be stopped at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 12A shows a normal bell winning possible stop table included in the normal bell winning possible stop table group. This table is normally used when the reels are controlled to stop so that the winning of the small part of the bell is realized.

  In FIG. 12A, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 12 (1), the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “03”, “07”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 12A, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is any one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the normal bell winning stop table shown in FIG. 12A is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell-bell-bell” is positioned at the center line 8c. Are always displayed side by side, and the winning of a regular bell role is always realized.

  FIG. 12 (2) shows a non-winning stop table included in the non-winning stop table group. This table is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the winning of the small role of the bell is not realized (so that “bell-bell-bell” does not line up along the active line).

  In FIG. 12 (2), the stop control positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG. 12 (1).

  In FIG. 12 (2), the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “bell” is not included in the symbol one symbol below the corresponding symbol.

  As described above, when the non-winning stop table shown in FIG. 12 (2) is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed on any valid line. There will be no line up, and the small part of Bell will not win.

  FIG. 13 (1) shows a special bell winning stop table included in the special bell winning stop table group. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so as to realize a special bell winning combination.

  In FIG. 13 (1), the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “11”, “15” or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 13 (1), the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “03”, “07”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is any one of the code numbers “02”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  As described above, when the special bell winning stop table shown in FIG. 13A is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell-bell-replay” is placed at the position of the center line 8c. Will be displayed side by side and the special bell small role will be won.

  FIG. 13 (2) shows a chance eye stop table included in the chance eye stop table group. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and controlled so that the chances are stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “12”, “17”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 13 (2), the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “13”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is any one of the code numbers “00”, “02”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “16”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to the stop operation position “16” to “19” is “red 7b”. That is, when the stop operation position is “16” to “19” and the stop operation is performed, “red 7b” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R.

  As described above, when the chance stop table shown in FIG. 13 (2) is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7b” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R, and the chance Eyes are stopped.

  FIG. 14A 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 realized.

  In FIG. 14 (1), the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “12”, “17”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 14 (1), the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “13”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 14 (1), the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “06”, “11”, “15”, 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. 14 (1) is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is placed at the position of the center line 8c. The stoppages are displayed side by side, and the winning of the replay small role is always realized.

  FIG. 14 (2) shows a reach stop table included in the reach stop table group. This table is used when the reels are controlled to stop so that reach eyes appear.

  In FIG. 14 (2), the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “12”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 14B, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is any one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “13”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 14 (2), the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “09”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the reach stop table shown in FIG. 14 (2) is used for stopping control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a “bell-replay-bell” is placed at the position of the cross-down line 8e. Lines reach and reach is stopped.

  FIG. 15 shows ST fixed eye stop tables included in the ST fixed eye stop table group. This table is used when the reels are controlled to stop so that the ST fixed eyes appear.

  In FIG. 15, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 15, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “03”, “07”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 15, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “06”, “07”, “12” or “16”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to the stop operation position from “07” to “11” is “red 7a”. That is, when the stop operation position is stopped from “07” to “16”, “red 7a” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R.

  As described above, when the ST confirmation eye stop table shown in FIG. 15 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7b” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R, and the ST confirmation eye is displayed. Is stopped.

  With reference to FIG.16 and FIG.17, the table used for the determination of the number of games of 1st Embodiment, etc. is demonstrated.

  FIG. 16 (1) shows an ST latent game number determination table for the ST normal zone. In this table, a lottery value is associated with each of the ST latent game numbers “0”, “20”, “30”, “50”, and “100”, and is used in step S157 of FIG. 29 described later. The expected value of the ST latent game number to be determined is “about 0.4”.

  FIG. 16 (2) shows an ST high probability zone ST latent game number determination table. In this table, a lottery value is associated with each of the ST latent game numbers of “0”, “20”, “30”, “50”, and “100”, and is used in step S156 of FIG. 29 described later. The expected value of the ST latent game number to be determined is “about 54.7”.

  FIG. 16 (3) shows an ST latent game number determination table for an ST determination zone. In this table, a lottery value is associated with each of the ST latent game numbers “0”, “20”, “30”, “50”, and “100”, and is used in step S154 of FIG. 29 described later. The expected value of the ST latent game number to be determined is “100”. In this table, since “0” is not selected as the ST latent game number, the game always shifts to the latent control state. This table is also used when the ST confirmed item is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  FIG. 16 (4) shows an ST game number determination table. In this table, lottery values are associated with the ST game numbers “10”, “20”, “30”, “50”, and “100”, and are used in step S162 of FIG. The expected value of the number of ST games to be determined is “20”.

  FIG. 16 (5) shows an ST precursor game number determination table. In this table, a lottery value is associated with each of the ST predictive game numbers “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3”, and is used in step S162 of FIG. The expected value of the number of ST precursor games determined is “1.5”.

  FIG. 17A shows a next bonus determination table. In this table, lottery values are associated with each of BB and RB. This table is used in step S54 of FIG.

  FIG. 17 (2) shows the first FT end lottery table. In this table, the probability of winning at the end of the FT gaming state (transition to the non-FT gaming state) according to the internal winning combination is shown and used in step S202 of FIG. 34 described later. The probability that the end of the FT gaming state is determined in step S202 of FIG. 34 is “about 1/533”.

  FIG. 17 (3) shows the second FT end lottery table. In this table, when the winning combination (the winning combination) is a special bell small combination, the probability of winning in the end of the FT gaming state (transition to the non-FT gaming state) is shown. 34 used in step S205.

  Here, by using the table shown in FIG. 17 (3), when the winning combination is a special bell small role, the non-FT game has a higher probability than when the winning combination is a normal bell small role. It will shift to the state.

  FIG. 17 (4) shows an FT extended game number determination table. In this table, a lottery value is associated with each of the FT extended game numbers “0” to “7”, and used in step S207 of FIG. 34 described later. The expected value of the determined number of extended FT games is “4.40”.

  FIG. 17 (5) shows an ST high probability zone game number determination table. In this table, a lottery value is associated with each of the ST high probability zone games of “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200” and used in step S222 of FIG. The The expected value of the number of ST high probability zone games to be determined is “93.8”.

  FIG. 18 is transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102 based on the control command is shown.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 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, a probability lottery table (FIG. 5) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode is determined according to the stop button operation. A stop table group (FIG. 8) for executing, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, various tables, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored.

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

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 18, 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. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

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

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

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The 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 winning by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the selection. Based on the stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode (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. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the first embodiment. 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 executed by the image control microcomputer 81, a determination table, and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating this operation part 17 by the employee of a game hall, etc. FIG. 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 corresponding to the effect content determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89.

  The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data.

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

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

  Further, the image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 5 (1/60 seconds).

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

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (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 21L and 21R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the FT flag is turned on (step S2).

  Next, the CPU 31 erases the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (step S3). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stopped (step S4). If this determination is “YES”, a demo display command for requesting display of a demo image for notifying the player that the customer is waiting is sent to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S5). "", The process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S6, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay winning is established in the previous game. When this determination is “YES”, medals for the automatic insertion request are automatically inserted (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S9. When the determination in step S6 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (step S8). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S9, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S9, a medal insertion command including information indicating that a medal has been inserted (betting) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S <b> 10, the CPU 31 determines whether there is an input from the start switch 6 </ b> S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is “YES”, a random number for lottery used in step S13 described later is extracted (step S11), and the process proceeds to step S12. If the determination in step S10 is “NO”, step S10 is repeated. In step S12, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S14, the CPU 31 performs a winning combination determination process for stop which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, and proceeds to step S15. In step S15, game state, internal winning combination, winning combination for selection, select data, stock number, FT flag state, ST flag state, FT game number, FT extended game number, ST high probability zone game number, ST confirmed A start command including information such as the number of zone games, the number of ST precursor games, the number of ST latent games, and the number of ST games is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S18, and when “NO”, Move on to S17. In step S17, a game start waiting time digest process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  In step S18, a reel rotation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, when the rotation speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches low speed rotation, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. The reel stop permission command is information indicating that the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is enabled.

  In step S20 of FIG. 21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S22, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stopped stop button is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (step S23), and a reel stop command including information on the reel that is subject to stop control is sent to the sub-control circuit 72. Transmit (step S24).

  In the case where the gaming state is FT and the latent control state, if a bell small role is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75 described later, the reach bell small role may be determined as a stopping winning combination. There is. In addition, regardless of the gaming state, if RB is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75 or step S76, there is a possibility that a small combination of chance chance bells or an ST confirmed determination will be determined as a winning combination for stopping. As a winning combination for a stop, a small combination of a reach eye bell, a small combination of a chance eye bell, or an ST confirmed eye is determined, and each can be stopped as will be described with reference to FIG. A stop table is determined (steps S103 and S104 in FIG. 25 described later). In this way, when the small part of the reach eye bell, the small part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmed eye can be stopped, the small part of the reach eye bell, the small part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmed eye is There is a possibility of being stopped and displayed along the activated pay line. In step S23, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the reach-bell bell, the chance-bell bell, or the ST-determined bell is stopped and displayed along the activated pay line. Then, they have a visual impact, and the player can easily recognize the stop mode. In this way, the player can recognize which state the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is by recognizing the small part of the reach eye bell, the chance part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmation eye that has been stopped. Can be detected, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S25). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S26, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S26, an all-reel stop command indicating that all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S27. Here, the sub-control circuit 72 that has received the all-reel stop command controls the back lamps, speakers 21L, 21R, etc. provided on the back side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step S27, a winning search is performed. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (a winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S28). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. 22, and when it is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S29). In this case, the game is canceled.

  In step S30 of FIG. 22, a winning command including winning combination information is set (transmitted), and the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S32, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S32, the information of the carryover combination is cleared (erased), the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the number of BB stocks or the number of RB stocks is updated ("1" subtraction) based on the winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, it is determined whether or not the payout number is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S36, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, medals are stored (credits) or paid out according to the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, the CPU 31 performs ST control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, and proceeds to step S37. In step S37, an FT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S39, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. In step S39, a BB / RB game number check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S40. In step S40, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is ended. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S41, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. In step S41, processing at the end of BB and RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S42. In step S42, the FT flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, the ST high probability zone game number and the ST confirmed zone game number saved in the ST lottery state saving process (FIG. 36 described later) are restored, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Here, in the BB gaming state, when the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the “third” RB gaming state, or when the number of games in the BB general gaming state is 30, The determination in S40 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 S40 is “YES”.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a carryover state (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, a gaming state is set according to each state, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks are “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, and the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, a carryover combination is set according to the determined bonus type, and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S56, it is determined whether or not the BB stock number 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, it is determined whether or not the number of RB stocks is 1 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, "1200" is set in the number of FT games, and the process proceeds to step S61. In step S61, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. In step S62, the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state is set according to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  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 S71). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S72, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S72, an internal winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table (not shown) for the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the FT flag is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S74, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S76. In step S74, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set (whether or not it is in a carryover state). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S75, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S76. In step S75, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for FT gaming state {(1) in FIG. 5}, and the process proceeds to step S77. In step S76, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table {(2) of FIG. 5} for the non-FT gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S77.

  When the gaming state is FT and the latent control state, if the bell small role is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75, the reach small bell will be stopped with a probability of “18/128” as will be described later. There is a possibility that it will be decided as a winning role. In addition, regardless of the gaming state, when RB is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75 or step S76, the small part of the chance bell is “127/128” as described later, and “1” as described later. There is a possibility that the ST final will be determined as a winning combination for stoppage with a probability of / 128 ". As a winning combination for a stop, a small combination of a reach eye bell, a small combination of a chance eye bell, or an ST confirmed eye is determined, and each can be stopped as will be described with reference to FIG. A stop table is determined. In this way, when the small part of the reach eye bell, the small part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmed eye can be stopped, the small part of the reach eye bell, the small part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmed eye is There is a possibility of being stopped and displayed along the activated pay line. Then, when the reach-bell bell, the chance-bell bell, or the ST confirmed eye is stopped and displayed along the activated pay line based on the timing of the player's stop operation, There is a visual impact, and the player can easily recognize the stop mode. In this way, the player can recognize which state the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is by recognizing the small part of the reach eye bell, the chance part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmation eye that has been stopped. Can be detected, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  In step S77, the determined internal winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S78. In step S78, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S79, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. In step S79, “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 S80.

  In step S80, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set (whether or not it is in a carryover state). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 20, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S81, a carryover combination is set according to the type of BB or RB, and the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state is set according to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, "1200" is set in the number of FT games, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 25, 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 S91). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S92, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, a winning combination for stoppage is determined based on a winning combination determination table for stoppage (not shown) for the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the FT flag is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S94, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S95. In step S94, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set (whether or not it is in a carryover state). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S96, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, a winning combination for stoppage is determined based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination and a winning combination determination table for stoppage for non-FT gaming state (FIG. 7), and the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the gaming state is non-FT and BB or RB is drawn as an internal winning combination in the above step S76, the chance winning bell small combination or the ST confirmed final is determined as a stopping winning combination in step S95. There is a possibility. As the winning combination for stopping, when the small part of the chance eye bell or the ST confirmed eye is determined, as will be described later with reference to FIG. In FIG. 25, step S103 and step S104). In this way, when the small part of the chance eye bell or the ST confirmed eye can be stopped, there is a possibility that the chance eye bell small part or the ST confirmed eye may be stopped and displayed along the winning line in which the chance eye bell small part or ST confirmed eye is activated. is there. Then, if the small part of the chance bell or the ST confirmed eye is stopped and displayed along the activated pay line based on the timing of the player's stop operation, they have a visual impact, and the game The person can easily recognize the stop mode. In this way, the player can recognize which state the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is by recognizing the small part of the chance bell that has been stopped or the ST confirmed eye, Interest may improve.

  In step S96, it is determined whether or not the ST flag is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S99, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S97, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is “7” or less. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S99. If “NO”, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S98, it is determined whether or not the ST precursor game number is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S99, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S99, the winning combination for stop is determined based on the winning combination determination table for stop for the ST control state (FIG. 7), and the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the game state is FT and the ST control state, if BB or RB is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75, the small part of the chance bell or the ST finalized position is the winning winning combination in step S99. May be determined as As the winning combination for stopping, when the small part of the chance eye bell or the ST confirmed eye is determined, as will be described later with reference to FIG. In FIG. 25, step S103 and step S104). In this way, when the small part of the chance eye bell or the ST confirmed eye can be stopped, there is a possibility that the chance eye bell small part or the ST confirmed eye may be stopped and displayed along the winning line in which the chance eye bell small part or ST confirmed eye is activated. is there. Then, if the small part of the chance bell or the ST confirmed eye is stopped and displayed along the activated pay line based on the timing of the player's stop operation, they have a visual impact, and the game The person can easily recognize the stop mode. In this way, the player can recognize which state the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is by recognizing the small part of the chance bell that has been stopped or the ST confirmed eye, Interest may improve.

  In step S100, it is determined whether the number of ST latent games is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S101, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S101, the winning combination for stoppage is determined based on the winning combination determination table for stoppage for the latent control state (FIG. 7), and the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, a winning combination for stop is determined based on the winning combination determination table for stop for the normal control state (FIG. 7), and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In the case where the gaming state is FT and the latent control state, if the bell small part is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75, in step S101, the reach bell small chance, the chance bell small combination, Alternatively, there is a possibility that the ST decision will be determined as a winning combination for stopping. As a winning combination for a stop, a small combination of a reach eye bell, a small combination of a chance eye bell, or an ST confirmed eye is determined, and each can be stopped as will be described with reference to FIG. A stop table is determined (steps S103 and S104 described later). In this way, when the small part of the reach eye bell, the small part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmed eye can be stopped, the small part of the reach eye bell, the small part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmed eye is There is a possibility of being stopped and displayed along the activated pay line. Then, when the reach-bell bell, the chance-bell bell, or the ST confirmed eye is stopped and displayed along the activated pay line based on the timing of the player's stop operation, There is a visual impact, and the player can easily recognize the stop mode. In this way, the player can recognize which state the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is by recognizing the small part of the reach eye bell, the chance part of the chance eye bell, or the ST confirmation eye that has been stopped. Can be detected, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  In addition, when the gaming state is FT and the normal control state, when BB or RB is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S75, the winning combination for stopping that may be determined in step S102, There is a stop table that may be determined based on a combination, a stop mode that is stopped and displayed along a winning line that is enabled based on the stop table and the timing of the player's stop operation, and the stop mode. The effect is the same as in step S99.

  In step S103, the stop table group is selected based on the determined winning combination for stop, the stop table group determination table (FIGS. 8 and 9), and the select data determination table {FIG. 10 (1), FIG. 11 (1)}. Then, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, a stop table is selected based on the determined stop table group, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  Here, in step S104, when the winning combination for stop is a 6-option bell small role or 5-option replay, a winning possible stop table is set according to the select data. The stop table actually used for stop control may be switched to a forward / intermediate press stop table or a reverse press stop table according to the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (FIG. 26 described later).

  For example, if the winning winning combination is a 6-option bell small role and the selection data for the 6-selection bell is any of “0” to “5”, a normal bell can be won as a stop table in step S104. The stop table {FIG. 12 (1)} is set.

  If the winning combination for stoppage is a 6-option bell small role and the selection data for 6-option bell is any one of “6” to “11”, a special bell can be won as a stop table in step S104. The stop table {FIG. 13 (1)} is set.

  If the winning winning combination is 5 choice replay, the replay winning stop table {FIG. 14 (1)} is set as the stop table in step S104.

  Further, in step S104, for example, when the winning combination for stopping is ST confirmed, the ST confirmed eye stop table {FIG. 15 (2)} is set.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the sliding frame number determination processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination for stopping is a 6-option bell small role (step S111). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S114, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for stop is a 5-option replay. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S114, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop tables included in the stop table group corresponding to the winning combination for stop, that is, the stop table set (selected) in step S104 of FIG. The process moves to step S23 in FIG.

  In step S114, it is determined whether or not the stop operation (stop button operation) in step S20 of FIG. 21 is the first stop operation. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S115, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S115, based on the select data and the stop button on which the first stop operation has been performed, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of winning a bell small part or replay.

  For example, when the winning winning combination is a 6-option bell small role, the selection data for 6-selection bell is “0”, “1”, “6” or “7”, and the left stop button is used as the first stop operation. When 7L is operated, the selection data for 6-option bell is “2”, “3”, “8” or “9” and the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation, and When the bell select data is “4”, “5”, “10” or “11” and the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, the determination in step S115 is “YES”. Otherwise, “NO”.

  Further, for example, when the winning combination for stop is 5 choice replay, if the select data for 5 choice replay is “0” or “1” and the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, 5 choices are selected. When the replay select data is “2” or “3” and the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation, and the 5-select replay select data is “4” or “5” and the first stop If the right stop button 7R is operated as an operation, the determination in step S115 is “YES”, otherwise “NO”.

  When the determination in step S115 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S116, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S116, the winning possible stop table {FIG. 12 (1), FIG. 13 (1), or FIG. 14 (1)} set in step S104 of FIG. 25, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop. The number of sliding frames is determined based on the operation position. For example, when the stop operation position is “07” in the stop table of FIG. 13A, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “4”.

  Here, the time when it is determined whether or not winning is realized may be during the second stop operation. Therefore, after step S116, the forward / intermediate push winning impossible stop table, the reverse push winning impossible stop table, the forward / intermediate pushing chance bell small role stop table, and the reverse pushing chance bell small role stop table (both shown in FIG. (Not shown) may be used for stop control.

  In step S117, it is determined whether forward pressing or middle pressing has been performed by the first stop operation. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S118, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S118, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the forward / intermediate press stop table (not shown), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG. Here, in step S118, if a winning possible stop table is set, a forward / intermediate press stop table (not shown) is set (switching the stop table), and the number of sliding frames based on the set stop table is set. Decide.

  In step S119, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the reverse push stop table (not shown), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG. Here, in step S119, when a winning stoptable is set, a reverse push stop table (not shown) is set (switching the stop table), and the number of sliding frames is calculated based on the set stop table. decide.

  If it is not the first stop operation ("NO" in step S114), that is, if it is the second or third stop operation, in step S120, a normal bell small role, a special bell small role, or a replay winning It is determined whether or not is confirmed.

  For example, in a situation where the winning combination for stoppage is a 6-selection bell small role and the determination in step S115 for the first stop operation is “YES”, the selection data for 6-selection bell is “2”, “4”, “ When the left stop button 7L is operated as the second stop operation with 8 ”or“ 10 ”, the select data for the 6-select bell is“ 0 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”or“ 11 ”and the second When the center stop button 7C is operated as a stop operation, and the selection data for 6-option bell is “1”, “3”, “7” or “9”, and the right stop button 7R is pressed as the second stop operation. If operated, the determination in step S115 is “YES”, otherwise “NO”.

  In addition, for example, in a situation where the winning combination for stop is 5 choice replay and the determination in step S115 for the first stop operation is “YES”, the select data for 5 choice replay is “2” or “4”. When the left stop button 7L is operated as the 2 stop operation, the select data for the 5 selection replay is “0”, “1” or “5”, and the center stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation When the right stop button 7R is operated as the second stop operation and the 5 option replay select data is “0”, “1” or “3”, the determination in step S115 is “YES”. Otherwise, it is “NO”.

  When the determination in step S120 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S116, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S117.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag is on (step S131). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S132, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S37 in FIG.

  In step S132, ST-related game number subtraction processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, ST latent game number determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, ST game number determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S135. In step S135, ST operation control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S136. In step S136, ST lottery state change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S37 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the ST-related game number subtraction process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the ST flag is on (step S141). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S142, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S142, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is “8” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S143, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG. In step S143, “1” is subtracted from the ST game number, and the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG.

  In step S144, it is determined whether or not the ST precursor game number is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S145, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S146. In step S145, “1” is subtracted from the ST precursor game number, and the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG.

  In step S146, it is determined whether the number of ST latent games is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S147, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG. In step S147, “1” is subtracted from the number of ST latent games, and the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, ST latent game number determination processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination for stopping is a chance (step S151). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S153, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S152.

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for stopping is the ST finalization. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S154, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG.

  In step S153, it is determined whether or not the ST confirmed zone game number is “1”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S154, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S154, the ST latent game number is determined based on the ST latent zone ST latent game number determination table {FIG. 16 (3)}, and the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the ST high probability zone game number is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S156, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S157. In step S156, the ST latent game number is determined based on the ST high probability zone ST latent game number determination table {FIG. 16 (2)}, and the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S157, the ST latent game number is determined based on the ST normal zone ST latent game number determination table {FIG. 16 (1)}, and the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the determined ST latent game number is added to the ST latent game number in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG.

  The ST game number determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination for stopping is a reach (step S161). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S162, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S135 of FIG.

  In step S162, the ST game number and the ST precursor game number are determined based on the ST game number determination table {FIG. 16 (4)} and the ST precursor game number determination table {FIG. 16 (5)}, and the process proceeds to step S163. . In step S163, the determined ST game number and ST precursor game number are set, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, the number of ST latent games is saved, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  The ST operation control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the ST flag is on (step S171). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S172, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S172, it is determined whether or not the ST game number is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S173, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG. In step S173, the ST flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S174. In step S174, the number of ST latent games saved in the process of step S164 of FIG. 30 is restored, and the process proceeds to step S136 of FIG.

  In step S175, it is determined whether or not the number of ST games is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S176, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S136 of FIG.

  In step S176, it is determined whether or not the ST precursor game number is “1” or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S136 of FIG. 27, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, the ST flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 32, ST lottery state change processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the ST high probability zone game number is “1” or more (step S181). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S182, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S183. In step S182, “1” is subtracted from the ST high probability zone game number, and the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, it is determined whether or not the ST confirmed zone game number is “1”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S184, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S37 in FIG. In step S184, “1” is subtracted from the ST confirmed zone game number, and the process proceeds to step S37 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is “1” or more (step S191). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S192, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG. In step S192, “1” is subtracted from the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games, and the process proceeds to step S193. In step S193, an FT end lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games is “8”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S195, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S197. Here, the number of FT games is “8” and the determination in step S194 is “YES” immediately before reaching the so-called “ceiling”.

  In step S195, an ST high probability zone game number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S196. In step S196, ST lottery state saving processing described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG.

  In step S197, it is determined whether or not the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S198, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG. In step S198, the FT flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is a special bell small combination (step S201). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S205, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, FT end lottery is performed based on the first FT end lottery table {FIG. 17 (2)}, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, it is determined whether or not an FT end lottery has been won. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S204, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S194 in FIG. In step S204, ST high probability zone game number determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S205, an FT end lottery is performed based on the second FT end lottery table {FIG. 17 (3)}, and the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, it is determined whether or not an FT end lottery has been won. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S207, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S194 in FIG. In step S207, the number of FT extended games is determined based on the FT extended game number determination table {FIG. 17 (4)}, and the process proceeds to step S208.

  Here, when the second FT end lottery is won (when the determination in step S206 is “YES”), the ST high probability zone game number determination process (step S195 in FIG. 33, step S204 in FIG. 34) is performed. Absent. Therefore, when the winning combination is a FT end lottery triggered by the special bell small role and the BB gaming state is ended, basically, the game does not shift to the ST high probability zone.

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not the determined number of FT extended games is smaller than the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S209, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S194 in FIG. In step S209, “0” is set to the number of FT games or the number of extended games, and the determined number of FT extended games is set. Subsequently, ST lottery state saving processing described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S194 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 35, ST high probability zone game number determination processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the set carryover combination is BB (step S221). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S222, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S196 in FIG. 33 or step S207 in FIG.

  In step S222, the ST high probability zone game number is determined based on the ST high probability zone game number determination table {FIG. 17 (5)}, and the process proceeds to step S223. In step S223, the determined ST high probability zone game number is set, and the process proceeds to step S196 in FIG. 33 or step S207 in FIG.

  The ST lottery state saving process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the ST high probability zone game number is set (step S231). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S232, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S233. In step S232, the number of ST high probability zone games is saved, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  In step S233, “1” is set in the number of ST confirmed zone games, and the process proceeds to step S234. In step S234, the ST determined zone game number is saved, and the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG. 22 or step S194 in FIG.

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

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal. The image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. Based on the generation of the interrupt, the gSUB reset interrupt process stored in the program ROM 83 is performed. It is comprised so that it may carry out sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S241), and proceeds to step S242. In step S242, 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 S243.

  In step S243, command input processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S244. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is data in a command buffer that is a storage area for storing a command (data) transmitted from the main control circuit 71, that is, whether or not a command is received, and the command is received. If so, the process jumps to the jump destination process corresponding to the received command. The jump destination process includes a game start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38, an all reel stop process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S244, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S245. In step S245, image control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step 241. In this image control process, a process of causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image or the like (for example, an effect image for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) based on the effect mode data determined later. I do.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game start process is a process that starts when a start command is received.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets information such as a game state, a winning combination for stoppage, select data, an ST flag state, and the number of ST games read from the start command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 (step S251). ), The process proceeds to step S252.

  In step S252, it is determined whether or not the ST flag is on. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S253, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG.

  In step S253, it is determined whether or not the winning winning combination is a 6-option bell small role or a 5-option replay small role. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S254, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG.

  In step S254, presentation mode data is determined based on the select data and the presentation mode determination table, and the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG. Specifically, in step S254, a process for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for winning the bell small part or replay is performed. Further, when the number of FT games or the number of FT extended games is “7 or less”, a process for performing an effect of informing the number of games until the bonus winning is permitted is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the all reels stop process will be described.

  The all-reel stop process is a process that starts when a all-reel stop command is received.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the effect mode data (step S261), and proceeds to step S244 in FIG. For example, in step S261, when it is a bonus sign zone, a process for performing an effect of notifying the number of games until the bonus winning is permitted is performed.

  In the first embodiment, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the meaning of the stop mode “Red 7b (see FIG. 2)” that is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R indicate, for example, the possibility of winning a bonus. “Bell-Replay-Bell” is a reach eye that indicates, for example, the confirmation of the possibility of bonus winning, and is “red 7a” (see FIG. 2) stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the display window 4R. ) "Is the ST determination stage, which is the reel stop mode that triggers the transition to the latent control state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “Red 7b” and “Bell-Replay-Bell” that are stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the display window 4R, and “Red 7a” that is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the display window 4R, and their meanings. The combination with the contents can be changed as appropriate. For example, “red 7a” stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R may mean reach eyes, and “red 7b” stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R may mean chance eyes. .

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a gaming machine having the following configuration.

  (1) A game start command means (for example, a start lever 6, a start switch 6S, etc.) that outputs a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player, and the game start command signal output from the game start command means The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, means for performing the processing of FIG. 24, etc.) for determining the winning combination (for example, the internal winning combination) based on the detection, and the game start command means are output. And a variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) for variably displaying a plurality of identification information (for example, symbols shown in FIG. 2) necessary for the game based on detection of the game start command signal. Stop command means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46, etc.) for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player, and the variation display Selection conditions (for example, the size of a lottery value for determining a winning combination for stoppage) for determining a stop control mode for stopping (for example, a winning combination for stoppage, stop table group, stop table, etc.) Stop control state switching means (for example, main control circuit 71, means for performing the processing of FIG. 27, means for performing FIG. 33, etc.) for switching a plurality of different stop control states (for example, control state), and the winning combination determining means Stop control mode selection means (for example, main control circuit 71, means for performing FIG. 25, etc.) for selecting a stop control mode based on the selection result corresponding to the determination result and the stop control state, and the stop control mode selection means Based on the selected stop control mode and the stop command signal output from the stop command means, stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71, FIG. And the stop control state is a specific stop control state (e.g., a latent control state) of the plurality of stop control states (e.g., a latent control state; When the hand is a small role and is in the latent control state), the stop control mode selection means is specified more than in a predetermined stop control state other than the specific stop control state (for example, the normal control state). A game machine characterized by a high probability of selecting a stop control mode (for example, reach eyes, chance eyes, etc.) (for example, the former probability is “1” and the latter probability is “0”) .

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop control state is a specific stop control state among a plurality of stop control states, the stop control mode selection means is more effective than a predetermined stop control state other than the specific stop control state. The probability of selecting a specific control mode is high. Therefore, for example, there may be a case in which the stop mode of the variable display is used for notification of the stop control state, and the interest of the game may be increased.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), when the stop control unit selects the specific control mode, another specific stop control state (for example, ST) is selected from the specific stop control state. A gaming machine characterized by shifting to a control state.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop control means selects a specific control mode, a transition is made from a specific stop control state to a different stop control state. Therefore, for example, the process or stop mode until the variable display based on a specific stop control state stops can be used for notification of the transition of the stop control mode (can be used as a state transition notification eye).

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (2), the plurality of stop control states include a special winning mode (for example, carryover combination, etc.) corresponding to a special combination (for example, carryover combination, bonus, BB, RB, etc.). A special role is awarded according to the operation mode of the operation means that triggers the output of the stop command signal (eg, a bonus, BB, a winning mode corresponding to RB, etc.). Special stop control state (for example, non-FT gaming state, carryover) in which the stop control mode selection means selects (for example, selects a carryover combination, bonus, special combination, etc. as a winning combination for stop) Non-FT gaming state that is a state, a stop control state in which a carryover combination, bonus, special combination, etc. wins according to the operation mode of the operation means that triggers the output of the stop command signal, etc. Probability that the stage decides to switch from the separate stop control state to the special stop control state (for example, winning the FT end lottery calculated in consideration of the probability that the winning combination for the stop will be the small part of the special bell) The probability that the stop control state switching means decides to switch from the specific stop control state to the special stop control state (for example, the probability that the winning combination for stop will be a small part of a special bell) The probability of winning the FT end lottery calculated in this way is higher than the game machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the probability that the stop control state switching means decides to switch from the separate stop control state to the special stop control state is such that the stop control state switching means changes from the specific stop control state to the special stop control state. Higher than the probability of deciding to switch. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game with the expectation that the stop control means stops the variable display in a specific stop control state.

  In the first embodiment, the latent control state is adopted as the specific control state, and the ST control state is adopted as the separate control state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a specific control state, a control state in which a specific combination (bonus, replay, etc.) is determined as an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, or a probability that a winning combination is a first probability is adopted. As another control state, a control state in which the probability is higher than the first probability can be adopted. As another control state, it is also possible to adopt a CT game that is basically a game in which one or more reels are stopped based only on the operation timing of the player's stop button in accordance with the winning combination.

  In the first embodiment, the fact that the winning combination for stopping is reach is adopted as a specific stop control mode, but is not limited thereto. Any stopping winning combination may be employed. Moreover, a stop table group, a stop table, etc. are also employable as a stop control aspect. Moreover, the stop mode of the variable display that can be stopped and displayed based on the specific stop control mode is not limited to the reach eye, and any stop mode can be adopted.

  In the first embodiment, “red 7a (see symbol 92a, see FIG. 2)” and “red 7b (see symbol 92b, see FIG. 2)” displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R are respectively set to the ST confirmed eye and the chance eye. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “red 7-red 7-red 7a” and “red 7-red 7-red 7b” arranged along a predetermined effective line may be the ST confirmed eyes and the chance eyes, respectively.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine 111 according to the second embodiment has the same appearance and electrical configuration as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and includes a “probability lottery table”, “stop winning combination determination table”, The “stop table group determination table”, “stop table”, and “electrical operation of the main control circuit” are different. Therefore, the description of the second embodiment will be made only on points different from the first embodiment.

  The gaming machine 111 of the second embodiment is a so-called normal A type machine, and each gaming state of a general gaming state, an internal winning state (BB internal winning state, RB internal winning state), BB general gaming state, and RB gaming state. However, the gaming state of the FT gaming state, the non-FT gaming state, the latent control state, and the ST control state is not provided, and the transition control between these gaming states is not performed.

  The gaming state of the second embodiment includes a general gaming state, an internal winning state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Each of these “four types” of game states is basically classified by information (data) used to determine the internal winning combination.

  In the second embodiment, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus is won after internal winning of BB and RB (generally referred to as carryover).

  The carried-over bonus is a bonus that is allowed to win first, and this is hereinafter referred to as “carry-over role”.

  Here, the gaming state that is generated by the winning of the BB and is configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state is collectively referred to as “BB gaming state” hereinafter. The state where the bonus is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “internal winning state”. The state where the BB is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “BB internal winning state”. The state where the RB is carried over is hereinafter referred to as “RB internal winning state”.

  The combination of the gaming machine 111 according to the second embodiment, the combination of symbols, and the number of payouts are the same as the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Of the stop modes that are stopped and displayed on the display window 4 of the gaming machine 111, the display mode in which “red 7b (see FIG. 2)” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R is referred to as “chance eyes”. Further, the display mode in which “red 7a (see FIG. 2)” is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R is referred to as “reach eyes”.

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

  Referring to FIG. 40, when the number of BETs is “3”, the second implementation used for determining the internal winning combination in the general gaming state and the internal winning state (probability lottery process in step S316 of FIG. 46 described later). The form probability lottery table is shown.

  FIG. 40 (1) shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. FIG. 40 (2) shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. In these probability lottery tables, only the probabilities that the internal winning combination is determined as BB, RB, replay, or loss are different.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the winning combination determination table for stop of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated.

  In the stop winning combination determination table, lottery values for winning each stop winning combination are shown for each internal winning combination (carryover combination), gaming state, and control state.

  The winning combination for stop is information that is determined based on an internal winning combination or the like and is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stop is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that the stop mode of the symbol corresponding to that role (or stop mode) is stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is done.

  The “RB reach” is a stop mode in which “red 7a (see FIG. 2)” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R. The “BB reach” is a stop mode in which “red 7b (see FIG. 2)” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is a bell small combination in the BB internal winning state, when the extracted random number value is “110”, first, the lottery value corresponding to the carryover combination that is the winning combination for stopping from “110” “128” is subtracted. The subtracted value is “−18”, which is negative. Therefore, the BB reach is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  In addition, the winning combination for stop corresponding to the internal winning combination and the gaming state is as illustrated.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the relationship between the gaming state, the winning combination for stop, and the selected stop table group according to the second embodiment will be described. The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 to 44, and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When a stop table group that cannot win a prize is selected, no winning of any combination is realized regardless of the winning combination for stopping and the gaming state. When a winning possible stop table group is selected, a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is possible, but it is basically impossible to realize winnings of other winning combinations. For example, when a replay winning stop table group is selected, a replay winning can be realized, but a winning of another combination cannot be realized.

  In addition, when the bell winning possible stop table group is selected, the bell small part wins. Further, when the RB reach eye establishment possible stop table group is selected, the RB reach eye is established. When the BB reach eye establishment possible stop table group is selected, the BB reach eye is established.

  The stop table of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 44.

  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 this embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “cherry” with the code number “09” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the “bell” with the code number “05” is turned on when the stop button 7R is operated. The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so as to be stopped at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 43 (1) shows a winning impossible stop table included in the winning impossible stop table group. This table is used when stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that no winning combination is won. The manner in which this stop table is used for reel stop control is the same as that of the non-winning stop table of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  FIG. 43 (2) shows a replay winning stop table included in the replay winning stop table group. This table is used when stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the replay wins. The manner in which this stop table is used for reel stop control is the same as the replay winning stop table of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  FIG. 44 (1) shows an RB reach stop table included in the RB reach stop table group. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that the RB reach can be established. The manner in which this stop table is used for reel stop control is the same as that of the ST determination eye stop table of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  FIG. 44 (2) shows a BB reach winning winning stop table included in the BB reach winning winning stop table group. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that the BB reach can be established. The manner in which this stop table is used for reel stop control is the same as the chance entry winning stop table of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S301). 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 S302). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (step S303). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S304). When the determination in step S303 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S305.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay winning has been realized in the previous game (step S305). When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S306), and the process proceeds to step S308. When the determination in step S305 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (step S307). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S308, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S <b> 308, a “BET command” indicating that the operation of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 or the operation of inserting medals has been performed is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (step S309). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started (step S310). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S312. If "NO", the process proceeds to step S11. In step S311, "game start waiting time digestion process" is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel rotation process (step S312), simultaneously extracts a random number for lottery (step S313), and sets a one-game monitoring timer (step S314). The random numbers extracted in the process of step S313 are used in the probability lottery process described later. The timer for monitoring one game in the process of step S314 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the stop button of the player.

  In step S315 of FIG. 46, gaming state monitoring processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S316. In step S316, a probability lottery process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S317. This probability lottery process (internal lottery process) uses a probability lottery table according to the gaming state, determines which random number range the random number value extracted in step S313 (FIG. 45) belongs, The combination (establishment flag) is determined. In step S 17, a “start command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The “start command” includes internal winning combination, game state information, and the like.

  In the case where the gaming state is the BB internal winning state, if the bell small combination is drawn as an internal winning combination in step S316, the BB reach is determined as a stopping winning combination in step S320 described later. Further, when the gaming state is the RB internal winning state, if the bell small combination is drawn as the internal winning combination in step S316, the RB reach is determined as the stopping winning combination in step S320 described later. When the BB reach or the RB reach is determined as the winning combination for stop, stop tables that can be stopped are determined as described with reference to FIG. 42 described later (step S320 described later). When the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes can be stopped in this way, there is a possibility that the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes are stopped and displayed along the winning line in which the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes are activated. Then, if the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes are stopped and displayed along the activated pay line based on the timing of the player's stop operation, they have a visual impact and the player can easily The stop mode can be recognized. In this way, the player can recognize the gaming state of the gaming machine 111 by recognizing the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes that are stopped and displayed, and the interest of the game is improved. There is a case.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (step S318). Specifically, it is determined whether any stop button has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S320, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S319. In step S319, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S320, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S318.

  In step S320, stop table selection processing for determining the stop control mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, and the process proceeds to step S321. In step S321, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (step S322). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S323). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S324, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S318. In step S324, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels have been stopped is transmitted, and the flow proceeds to step S325 in FIG.

  When the gaming state is the BB internal winning state, when the BB reach or RB reach is determined as the winning combination for stop in step S320, as described with reference to FIG. A stop table that can be stopped is determined (step S320 described later). When the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes can be stopped in this way, there is a possibility that the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes are stopped and displayed along the winning line in which the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes are activated. Then, if the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes are stopped and displayed along the activated pay line based on the timing of the player's stop operation, they have a visual impact and the player can easily The stop mode can be recognized. In this way, the player can recognize the gaming state of the gaming machine 111 by recognizing the BB reach eyes or RB reach eyes that are stopped and displayed, and the interest of the game is improved. There is a case.

  In step S325 of FIG. 47, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning combination) based on a stop state of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (determining a winning combination). Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S326). When this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S327). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in step S326 is “YES”, the medal credit or payout is performed based on the type of winning combination, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state depending on the winning combination (step S328). ).

  Next, in step S329, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S302 of FIG. 45, and when “YES”, the process proceeds to step S330. In step S330, a bonus “game number check process” is performed. In this “game number check process”, the number of times the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (step S331). Specifically, after the BB wins, whether the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or whether the number of games is 30 in the BB general gaming state Is determined. After the RB wins, it is determined whether the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the RB gaming state.

  When the determination in step S331 is “YES”, the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is terminated and the process proceeds to step S332, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S302 in FIG. In step S332, processing at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is performed, and the process proceeds to step S302 in FIG.

  In the second embodiment, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the meaning of the stop mode are indicated by “red 7a (see FIG. 2)” that is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the display window 4R, which indicates the possibility of winning the RB. “Red 7b (see FIG. 2)” which is an RB reach and is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R is a BB reach that suggests the possibility of winning a BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination of “red 7a” and “red 7b”, which are stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R, and their meanings can be appropriately changed in design. For example, “red 7a” stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the display window 4R may be configured to mean the BB reach.

  In the second embodiment, “red 7a (see symbol 92a, see FIG. 2)” and “red 7b (see symbol 92b, see FIG. 2)” displayed in the lower part of the display window 4R are designated as RB reach and BB reach, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “red 7-red 7-red 7a” and “red 7-red 7-red 7b” arranged along a predetermined effective line may be designated as RB reach eyes and BB reach eyes, respectively. Good.

  In the present embodiment (first embodiment and second embodiment), as shown in FIG. 2, “red 7a (symbol 92a)” and “red 7b (symbol 92b)” are arranged on the outer periphery of the reel 3R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be used. In addition, “Red 7a” and “Red 7b” are configured with the same shape and color, respectively, and the picture attached to the shape and color is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the color is partially changed. It may be.

  The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines 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 on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on the reel of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the design of the symbol arranged on the reel of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination of 1st Embodiment, a symbol combination, and the payout number. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the game state of 1st Embodiment, a control state, and a game zone. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the winning combination determination table for a stop of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table group determination table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table group determination table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the select data determination table etc. of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the select data determination table etc. of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the various tables of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of 1st Embodiment. It is a main flowchart of the main control circuit of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart following FIG. 20 of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart following FIG. 21 of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the probability lottery process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the winning combination determination process for a stop of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the sliding frame number determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ST control processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ST related game number subtraction process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ST latent game number determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ST game number determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ST operation control processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ST lottery state change process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the FT control process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the FT end lottery process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ST high probability zone game number determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ST lottery state evacuation processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the all reel stop process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the winning combination determination table for a stop of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table group determination table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a main flowchart of the main control circuit of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart following FIG. 45 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart following FIG. 46 of 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1, 111 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

Multiple display areas,
A plurality of display means for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of pieces of identification information in each of the plurality of display areas in accordance with a player's operation,
The plurality of identification information includes first identification information configured by a first identifier, the first identifier, and at least two types of second identifiers appended to the first identifier. A plurality of second identification information,
At least one of the plurality of display means includes the plurality of second identification information. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a random number determined by lottery;
Based on the winning combination, a winning combination determining unit for stopping that determines a winning combination for stopping corresponding to the predetermined combination of the identification information,
Stop command means for transmitting a stop command signal for stopping the variation display in response to an operation by the player;
Within a specific time after receiving the stop command signal, the stop control means for performing stop control of the display means based on the timing of receiving the stop command signal and the winning combination for stop, and
At least one of the plurality of display means stops and displays at least one of the plurality of second identification information based on the winning combination for stop determined by the winning combination determining means for stop. A featured gaming machine.

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