JP2005342046A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase the amusement of a game. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is equipped with a winning role object determining means which determines a winning role object, a carryover role object storage means, a transfer judging means, and a winning role object storage means. In this case, the carryover role object storage means stores a specified role object as the carryover role object when the specified role object has been determined as the winning role object by the winning role object determining means. The transfer judging means judges whether or not the game status is transferred from a first status that a possibility for the stop display of a combination of patterns related to the specified role object in a specified display region is relatively low, to a second status that the possibility for the stop display of the combination of patterns related to the specified role object in the specified display region is relatively high. The winning role object storage means stores a plurality of winning role objects which specify the combination of the specified patterns as a hysteresis when the combination of the specified patterns is stop-displayed in the specified display region. Then, the transfer judging means performs the judgement for whether or not the game status is transferred from the first status to the second status based on a first combination or a second combination of the winning role objects being stored in the winning role object storage means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine comprising a game start command means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game in response to an operation by a player, and a symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area. About.

  Conventionally, a start lever for starting a game, a plurality of reels with multiple types of symbols (for example, 7, BAR, bell symbols, etc.) attached to the outer peripheral surface, and a symbol attached to the plurality of reels 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (a so-called pachislot machine) including a display window configured to be visually recognized by a person and a plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to a plurality of reels is known.

  Specifically, in this gaming machine, when a start lever is operated by a player, a plurality of reels start to rotate and a plurality of roles (for example, BB, RB, bell role or lose), etc. From the above, any combination is determined as the winning combination. Further, the gaming machine stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button based on the determined winning combination and the timing when the stop button is operated by the player. Further, the gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of medals according to the combination of symbols visually recognized through the display window when all the reels are stopped.

In addition, when the combination of symbols visually recognized through the display window is a combination of symbols related to BB or RB (for example, “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR”), the gaming machine The player shifts to a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state in which a large number of medals can be acquired (for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-236063

  However, the players tend to desire more interesting games than the games in the above-described gaming machines.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  The first feature of the present invention is that a winning combination is determined based on a game start command means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game in response to an operation by the player, and a signal output from the game start command means. A winning combination determining means for determining, a symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area, and a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area based on a signal output from the game start command means Symbol variation means for varying symbols, variation stop command means for outputting a signal to stop a plurality of symbols varying in a predetermined display area in response to an operation by the player, and winning combination determination means The winning combination determined by the control unit and a stop control unit that performs control to stop a plurality of symbols changing in a predetermined display area based on the signal output from the variable stop command unit, and the winning combination determining unit When the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the carryover combination storage means for storing the specific combination as a carryover combination until the combination of symbols related to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. From the first state where the combination of symbols related to a specific combination is relatively unlikely to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area, the combination of symbols related to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. A predetermined symbol out of a combination of a transition determination unit that determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to a second state that has a relatively high possibility of winning, and a symbol related to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit When the combination is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area, the gaming machine is provided with a winning combination storing means for storing a winning combination for identifying the predetermined combination of symbols as a history, and the transition determining means is a winning combination The first winning combination stored in the storage means Combined or based on the second combination, and summarized in that a determination of whether to shift the game state from the first state to the second state.

  According to a second feature of the present invention, in the first feature of the present invention, the shift determination means adds a winning combination memory in addition to the first combination or the second combination of winning combinations stored in the winning combination storage means. The gist is to determine whether or not to shift the gaming state from the first state to the second state based on the order in which the winning combination is stored in the means.

  According to a third feature of the present invention, in the first feature or the second feature of the present invention, when the winning combination stored in the winning combination storing means is the first combination, The probability that it is determined that the game state is to be transferred is determined to shift the gaming state from the first state to the second state when the winning combination stored in the winning combination storage means is the second combination. The gist is that it is lower than the probability.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

[Embodiment 1]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores a game value given to a player in addition to a coin, a medal, or a token. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L to 3R and the like, and a front door 1b that is rotatably attached to the cabinet 1a.

  A plurality of types of symbols (for example, 7, BAR, bell symbols, etc.) are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L to 3R provided inside the cabinet 1a.

  The front panel 2 of the front door 1b is provided with display windows 4L to 4R, and the symbols drawn on the reels 3L to 3R can be visually recognized by the player through the display windows 4L to 4R. It has become. For example, in FIG. 1, the watermelon symbol, the replay symbol, and the symbol 7 depicted on the reel 3L are visible through the display window 4L. Similarly, the replay symbol, the bell symbol, and the cherry symbol are visible via the display window 4C, and the watermelon symbol, the bell symbol, and the symbol 7 are visible via the display window 4R.

  In addition, the symbols drawn on the reels 3L to 3R that are visible through the display windows 4L to 4R constitute a total of five pay lines, three horizontal and two diagonal. Specifically, the symbols visible through the display window 4L to the display window 4R are the cross-down line 8a from the upper stage of the reel 3L to the lower stage of the reel 3R, the top line 8b on the upper stage of the reel 3L to the reel 3R, A center line 8c is formed in the middle stage of the reels 3L to 3R, a bottom line 8d is formed in the lower stage of the reels 3L to 3R, and a cross-up line 8e is formed from the lower stage of the reel 3L to the upper stage of the reel 3R.

  Further, on the left side of the display windows 4L to 4R, the top line 8b and the bottom line 8d are activated in addition to the 1-BET lamp 9a and the center line 8c which indicate that the center line 8c has been activated. A 2-BET lamp 9b indicating that the cross-down line 8a and the cross-up line 8e are activated is provided in addition to the 2-BET lamp 9b indicating that the power is turned on. Yes. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line.

  Medals below the 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET-lamp 9c are constituted by 3-digit 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes) and stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1 A credit number display unit 19 for displaying 1, a 1-BET button 11 for betting one medal stored in the gaming machine 1 instead of inserting a medal, and a 2-BET for betting two medals A button 12 and a maximum BET button 13 for betting three (maximum number) medals are provided.

  Further, below the 1-BET button 11, the 2-BET button 12, and the maximum BET button 13, a start lever 6 for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game (game start command signal), and a game A C / P button 14 for paying out medals stored (credited) in the machine 1 is provided.

  The unit game means that the reel 3L to the reel 3R rotate according to the player's operation on the start lever 6, and then the reel 3L to the reel according to the player's operation on the stop button 7L to the stop button 7R. Until 3R is stopped and the reels 3L to 3R are stopped before the payout of medals corresponding to the combination of symbols aligned on the active line and the start of the next game are permitted (the next game starts) That's it. Hereinafter, the unit game is referred to as a game.

  On the right side of the start lever 6 and the C / P button 14, stop buttons 7L to 7R for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R are provided. The stop buttons 7L to 7R are for outputting signals (stop command signals) for instructing to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L to 3R, respectively.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L to 4R, a bonus count display section 20 for displaying the number of remaining games in the RB gaming state, which will be described later, and the number of remaining games in the BB gaming state, which will be described later, and a symbol relating to the winning combination described later. The WIN lamp 17 indicating that the combination (for example, “7-7-7”, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is aligned with the active line, and a combination of symbols related to the winning combination described later (for example, , “7-7-7”, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is provided with a payout number display section 18 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out as a payout. The number of medals to be paid out as a payout is associated with a winning combination in advance as shown in a payout table (FIG. 4) described later. Further, the payout number display unit 18 and the credit number display unit 19 are configured by 3-digit 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes).

  Below the display windows 4L to 4R, there is provided a liquid crystal display device 5 on which contents of effects for exciting effects are displayed.

  A medal slot 22 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Below the stop button 7L to 7R, a combination of symbols related to the winning combination (for example, “7-7-7”, “BAR-BAR-BAR”), which will be described later, is aligned with the active line, thereby being predetermined. A medal payout opening 15 for paying out the number of medals (for example, 15) and a medal tray 16 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 15 are provided.

  On the upper side of the display windows 4L to 4R, the type of combination, the combination of symbols related to the combination, and the number of medals (payout) to be paid out when the combination of symbols related to the combination is aligned on the active line. The payout table panel 23 shown in association with each other and speakers 21L and 21R for outputting sound effects according to the progress of the game are provided.

  Hereinafter, the arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L to 3R will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L to 3R according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, 21 symbols are drawn on the reels 3L to 3R, respectively. Each symbol is associated with a code number “00” to “20”. Each of the reels 3L to 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. In this embodiment, there are seven types of symbols: “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Replay” (hereinafter “Replay”), and “Cherry”. It is.

  Hereinafter, a main control circuit of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the main control circuit 75 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control circuit 75 includes a microcomputer 30 and a circuit for sampling a predetermined random number. The predetermined random number is a random number used when determining a winning combination to be described later.

  The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and an I / O port 38.

  The main CPU 31 performs each process in the main process based on a program stored in the main ROM 32. Details of the main CPU 31 will be described later (FIGS. 14 to 16).

  The main ROM 32 stores a program related to processing of the main CPU 31. The main ROM 32 stores a payout table, a probability lottery table, and the like. Details of the main ROM 32 will be described later (FIGS. 4 to 12).

  The main RAM 33 stores control data related to the processing of the main CPU 31 and has a backup. The main RAM 33 stores a game state identification storage area, a winning combination storage area, and the like. Details of the main RAM 33 will be described later (FIG. 13).

  The I / O port 38 receives various input signals from circuits and switches (including sensors) described later, and is connected to actuators (stepping motor 49L to stepping motor 49R and hopper 40) controlled by the microcomputer 30. It is an interface that outputs various signals.

  Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a hopper drive circuit 41, a lamp drive circuit 45, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a display unit drive circuit 48, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. The sub-control circuit 76 includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11S, a 2-BET switch 12S, a maximum BET switch 13S, a C / P switch 14S, and an insertion medal sensor 22S. It is.

  The motor drive circuit 39 is a circuit that drives stepping motors 49L to 49R that rotate the reels 3L to 3R.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 is a circuit that drives the hopper 40 that pays out medals when the combinations of symbols related to the winning combination are aligned on the effective line. The hopper 40 is provided with a medal detection unit 40S that detects a paid-out medal.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 is a circuit that turns on (turns off) the various lamps described above (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, and hit display lamp 17).

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 is a circuit that detects a player's operation on each of the stop buttons 7L to 7R and generates a stop signal according to the detection result.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 is a circuit that turns on (turns off) each of the above-described display units (the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and the bonus game information display unit 20).

  The reel position detection circuit 50 is a circuit that detects a symbol that has passed a predetermined position (for example, the center line 8c) when the reels 3L to 3R are rotating.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. This circuit generates a medal payout signal.

  The sub control circuit 76 determines an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 75 (for example, a game start command to be described later) and responds to the determined effect image. And predetermined sound effects (such as sound effects output from the speakers 21L and 21R).

  The start switch 6S inputs a signal (game start signal) for starting one game to the microcomputer 30 in accordance with the player's operation on the start lever 6.

  The 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S are one, two, or one according to the player's operation on the 1-BET button 11, the 2-BET button 12, and the maximum BET button 13, respectively. A signal indicating that three (maximum) medals are bet is input to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S inputs a signal for paying out medals stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1 to the microcomputer 30 in accordance with the player's operation on the C / P button 14.

  The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22 and inputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  A circuit for sampling a predetermined random number is generated by a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 that generate a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 36 that generates a predetermined random number, and a random number generator 36. And a sampling circuit 37 for extracting (sampling) random numbers. Note that this circuit may be included in the microcomputer 30.

  Hereinafter, each table (FIGS. 4 to 12) stored in the main ROM 32 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a payout table used when medals are paid out. As shown in FIG. 4, in the payout table, in the gaming state, a winning combination corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged on an active line is associated with a payout (payout number). Whether or not the combinations shown in FIG. 4 are aligned with the active line (hereinafter, winning) is determined in advance according to the gaming state. That is, the probability lottery table (FIG. 5) used in accordance with the gaming state is different, and the combination that may be determined as the winning combination varies depending on the gaming state.

  Here, the gaming states according to the present embodiment are “general gaming state”, “BB gaming state”, and “RB gaming state”. The “general gaming state” is composed of “FT” and “non-FT”.

  “FT” is a state in which the probability that the replay is determined as a winning combination is higher than “non-FT” described later. “FT” is composed of “FT BB carryover state”, which is a gaming state in which BB is held as a carryover combination, and “FTRB carryover state”, which is a gaming state in which RB is held as a carryover combination. Yes.

  “Non-FT” is a state in which the probability that a replay is determined as a winning combination is lower than “FT”. “Non-FT” is a game state in which no carryover combination is held, “non-FT non-carry-over state”, a game state in which BB is held as a carryover combination, “non-FT BB carryover state”, and RB is It is configured by a “non-FT RB carryover state” which is a gaming state held as a carryover combination.

  The “BB gaming state” is a game configured by a BB general gaming state that starts when a BB wins and an RB gaming state that starts when a RB (for example, replay) wins in the BB general gaming state. State.

  The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state that starts when the RB wins in the general gaming state.

  The winning combination described above is determined by a probability lottery process (step 11 in FIG. 14) described later, based on the random number value extracted in “extract random values for lottery” (step 8 in FIG. 14) described later. It is a role. Further, the carryover combination described above is a combination in which the winning combination is carried over until BB or RB actually wins after BB or RB is determined as the winning combination. That is, the carryover combination (the combination in which the winning combination is carried over) is only BB or RB.

  As shown in FIG. 4, BB must have “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” (a combination of specific symbols) in the active line in the general gaming state. This is a combination in which 15 medals are paid out as a payout.

  RBs are awarded when "BAR-BAR-BAR", "Red 7-Red 7-BAR" or "Blue 7-Blue 7-BAR" (a combination of specific symbols) is aligned on the active line in the general gaming state. And 15 medals are paid out as a payout. In addition, in the general gaming state during BB, the RB wins a prize (hereinafter referred to as jack-in) when a predetermined symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged on the active line, and 10 medals are paid out as a payout. It is.

  The bell small combination is a combination in which, in the general game state or the general game state during the BB, a winning is achieved when “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the active line, and 8 or 10 medals are paid out as a payout. In the following, the small part of the bell is referred to as “bell”.

  The small part of the watermelon is a combination in which, in the general gaming state or the general gaming state during the BB, when “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the active line, a winning is won and six medals are paid out as a payout. In addition, the watermelon small role is a role in which, in the RB gaming state, “watermelon-replay-replay” is arranged on the active line and a prize is awarded, and 15 medals are paid out as a payout. Hereinafter, the small part of the watermelon is referred to as “watermelon”.

  Replay is awarded when “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the active line in the general gaming state. Further, when the replay is won, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the game where the replay is won are automatically inserted, and the game can be played once again without newly inserting medals.

  Replay is a role in which 10 and 15 medals are paid out as a payout when winning is made by aligning “replay-replay-replay” on the active line in the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” and the above-mentioned “Watermelon-Replay-Replay” on the active line is referred to as JAC (so-called role).

  The small role of cherry is a role in which, in the general game state or the general game state during the BB, a winning is made when “cherry ANY-ANY” is aligned on the active line, and one medal is paid out as a payout. In addition, there are small cherry roles and small cherry roles. The corner cherry small part is that the cherry symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the reel 3L, and the medium cherry small part is that the cherry symbol stops at the middle part of the reel 3L. In the following, the small cherry part is called “cherry”, the small cherry part is called “square cherry”, and the small cherry part is called “medium cherry”. In addition, ANY is not ask | required the kind of symbol.

  Next, the probability lottery table used when determining the winning combination will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in the probability lottery table, a winning combination, a range of random numbers (hereinafter, random number range) and a probability determined as a winning combination (winning probability) are associated with each other. The probability lottery table is a table used in a probability lottery process (step 11 in FIG. 14) described later. Note that the random number range used in the probability lottery tables of FIGS. 5A to 5D is “0 to 16384”.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a “non-FT probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is “non-FT”. As shown in FIG. 5A, the “non-FT probability lottery table” is a probability lottery table in which BB or RB may be determined as a winning combination.

  Specifically, in the “non-FT probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “227 to 2471”, the replay is determined as the winning combination. The probability that the replay is determined as the winning combination is “2245/16384”. Also, in the “non-FT probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “4513 to 16383”, the lose is determined as the winning combination. The probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is “11871/16384”.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an “FT probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is “FT”. As shown in FIG. 5B, the “FT probability lottery table” is a probability lottery table in which BB or RB may be determined as a winning combination.

  Specifically, in the “FT probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “227 to 14341”, the replay is determined as the winning combination. The probability that the replay is determined as the winning combination is “14115/16384”. Also, in the “FT probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “16383 to 16383”, the lose is determined as the winning combination. The probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is “1/16384”.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the gaming state is “non-FT”, the probability that the replay is determined as a winning combination is “2245/16384”, and the loss is won. The probability determined as a combination is “11871/16384”. On the other hand, when the gaming state is “FT”, the probability that the replay is determined as the winning combination is “14115/16384”, and the probability that the loss is determined as the winning combination is “1/16384”.

  That is, the probability that the replay is determined as the winning combination is higher in the “FT” state than in the “non-FT” gaming state. In addition, the probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is significantly higher when the gaming state is “non-FT” than when “FT”.

  FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a “BB general gaming state probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is the BB gaming state. As shown in FIG. 5C, in the “BB general gaming state probability lottery table”, it is a probability lottery table in which BB is not likely to be determined as a winning combination.

  Specifically, in the “BB general gaming state probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “0 to 4499”, RB (so-called replay) is determined as the winning combination. The The probability that RB is determined as a winning combination is “4500/16384”. In addition, in the “BB general gaming state probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “16383 to 16383”, the loss is determined as the winning combination. The probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is “1/16384”.

  FIG. 5D is a diagram showing an “RB gaming state probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. As shown in FIG. 5D, in the “RB gaming state probability lottery table”, there is a probability lottery table in which BB or RB is not likely to be determined as a winning combination.

  Specifically, in the “RB gaming state probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within a random number range of “0 to 16382”, a JAC (so-called predetermined small role (role of RB gaming state) ))) Will be determined as the winning role. The probability that JAC is determined as a winning combination is “16383/16384”. Also, in the “RB gaming state probability lottery table”, when the extracted random number is within the random number range of “16383 to 16383”, the lose is determined as the winning combination. The probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is “1/16384”.

  Next, an example of the winning combination determination table for stop used when determining the winning combination for stop will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, in the winning combination determination table for stop, the winning combination, the game state, and the winning combination for stop are associated. The stop winning combination determination table is a table used in a stop winning combination determination process (step 12 in FIG. 14) described later. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 6 is “0 to 16384”.

  The stop winning combination is a combination that is selected based on the winning combination and is used when stopping. Specifically, when the replay is determined as the winning combination, if the replay is not selected as the winning combination for stopping, “replay-replay-replay” is not arranged on the active line.

  A determination value is set for the winning combination for stopping according to the winning combination and the gaming state. This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the random number value and the value obtained by the subtraction is a negative value, the winning combination for stop corresponding to the determination value is selected.

  For example, when the winning combination determined when the gaming state is “FT” (with carryover combination (BB carryover state or RB carryover state)) is replay, when the extracted random number value is “2705”, first, A determination value “2605” corresponding to the game state “FT” is subtracted from the random number value “2705”. The value obtained by subtraction is “100” (positive value). Next, a determination value “13779” corresponding to the game state “FT” is subtracted from the value “100” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−13679” (negative value). Accordingly, the non-winning replay (losing) is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is “non-FT” with carryover (BB carryover state or RB carryover state) or no carryover (non-carryover state), or when the gaming state is “FT” When BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, the loss is determined as the stopping winning combination.

  When the game state is “non-FT” with carryover or no carryover, when replay is determined as a winning combination, the replay is determined as a winning combination for stopping. When the game state is “FT”, when replay is determined as the winning combination, replay or non-winning replay (losing) is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the game state is “non-FT” or “FT”, when the bell, watermelon, horn cherry or medium cherry is determined as the winning combination, the bell, watermelon, horn cherry or medium cherry is the winning combination for stopping, respectively. It is determined.

  When the game state is “non-FT” and there is no carryover, when the lose is determined as the winning combination, the lost is determined as the winning combination for stopping. Further, when the game state is “non-FT” and there is carryover, when the lose is determined as the winning combination, the carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined as the winning combination for stopping. Further, when the game state is “FT”, when the loser is determined as the winning combination, the carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the replay is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is “non-FT”, the replay is determined as a winning combination for stopping with a probability of “16384/16384” (100%). The On the other hand, when the game state is “FT” and the replay is determined as the winning combination, the replay is determined as the winning winning combination with the probability of “2605/16384”, but the remaining “13779/16384” The non-winning replay (losing) is determined as the winning winning combination with the probability of.

  As a result, there is a probability “(2245/16384) × 1” that the replay is determined as a winning combination for stopping when the gaming state is “non-FT”, and the replay is stopped when the gaming state is “FT”. The probability “(14115/16384) × (2605/16384)” determined as the winning combination for use.

  That is, when the game state is “non-FT”, the replay is determined to be a winning combination for stopping when the gaming state is “FT”, whereas the probability “2245/16384” is determined that the replay is determined to be a winning combination for stopping. Since the determined probability is “2244/16384”, it is indistinguishable to the player whether the gaming state is “non-FT” or “FT”.

  In addition, when the gaming state is “non-FT”, the probability that the lose is determined as the winning combination is “11871/16384”. On the other hand, when the gaming state is “FT”, the probability that the lose is determined as the winning combination is “1/16384”. “16384/16384” (100%) when a game is carried over (BB carryover state or RB carryover state) regardless of whether the gaming state is “non-FT” or “FT”, and when the lose is determined as a winning combination The carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined as the winning combination for stop with the probability of.

  Therefore, the game state “non-FT” is more advantageous than the “FT” because the probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is high.

  That is, in this embodiment, “FT” is a first state in which the combination of symbols related to a specific combination (BB or RB) is relatively unlikely to be stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area. “Non-FT” is a second state in which there is a relatively high possibility that a combination of symbols relating to a specific combination will be stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area.

  Next, the stop table group determination table used when determining the stop table group will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the stop table group determination table, the gaming state, the winning combination for stop, and the stop table group to be selected are associated. The stop table group determination table is a table used in a stop winning combination determination process (step 12-6 in FIG. 21) described later.

  The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 to be described later. It should be noted that the stop table group indicates the presence / absence of a possibility of winning a prize and the types of roles that have the possibility of winning.

  When the winning possible stop table group is selected, it indicates that a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is possible, but other winning combinations are basically impossible. On the other hand, if the winning stop table group is selected, it indicates that no winning combination can be won regardless of the winning combination or the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the gaming state is “non-FT”, the “non-FT non-carry-over state” does not select the BB winning stop table group and the RB winning stop table group. In the “non-FT BB carryover state”, the BB winning stop table group may be selected, and in the “non-FT RB carryover state”, the RB winning stop table group may be selected.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is “FT”, the “FT BB carryover state” may select the BB winning stop table group, and the “FT RB carryover state” and RB winning stop table group may be selected. May be. In addition, in the “FT BB carryover state” and the “FT RB carryover state”, a winning table that cannot be awarded may be selected.

  Next, an example of a stop table used when the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the stop table is associated with stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L to 3R. 8 and 9 is a table used in table / line selection processing (step 13 in FIG. 15) described later.

  The stop operation position indicates the code number of the symbol closest to the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L to 7R corresponding to the reels 3L to 3R are operated. The stop control position indicates a code number of a symbol that is actually stopped at the center line 8c after the stop button 7L to 7R corresponding to each reel 3L to reel 3R is operated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the difference between the code number of the stop operation position and the code number of the stop control position is the number of sliding frames. The number of sliding frames is moved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 frames) from when the stop command signal is input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 to when the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R is actually stopped. The number of symbols. That is, if the stop button 7L to the stop button 7R are operated at the timing when the symbol related to the winning combination is in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, there is a possibility that the symbols related to the winning combination can be aligned. However, when the stop button 7L to the stop button 7R are operated at a timing when the symbol related to the winning combination is not within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, the symbols related to the winning combination cannot be aligned.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a “replay winning stop table”. As shown in FIG. 8, in the “replay winning stop table”, after the replay is determined as a winning combination, “replay (upper) -replay (middle) -replay (lower)” is displayed on the cross-down line 8a. It is used when the reels are controlled to stop so that a winning is achieved by aligning (downward to the right).

  The stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19” or “20”, and the upper symbol (the symbol one above) corresponding to these is “Replay”. Further, the stop control position of the reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”, and the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”. The stop control position of the reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “07”, “12”, “16”, or “19”, and the lower symbol (one lower symbol) corresponding to these code numbers. ) Is “replay”.

  Thus, when the “replay winning stoptable” is used for stop control of each reel 3L to reel 3R, “replay (upper) -replay (middle) -replay (lower)” is displayed on the cross-down line 8a. Is stopped and “Replay” is won. That is, when the “replay winning stop table” is used for stop control of each reel 3L to reel 3R, “replay” is always won regardless of the position at which the reel 3L to reel 3R is stopped. To do.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a “no winning winning stop table”. As shown in FIG. 9, the “non-winning stop table” has “ANY (upper row) -replay (middle row) -bell (lower row)” on the active line after a loss or non-winning replay is determined as a winning combination. It is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so as not to win a prize by being aligned with the cross-down line 8a (downward to the right).

  The stop control position for the stop operation position of the reel 3C is the same as the stop control position for the stop operation position of the reel 3C shown in FIG. The stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “13”, “18” or “19”, and the upper symbol (the symbol one higher) corresponding to these is “ANY (Watermelon, Blue 7, Red 7, or Replay)”. Further, the stop control position of the reel 3R is one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “11”, “15” or “18”, and the lower symbol (one lower symbol) corresponding to these code numbers. ) Is "bell".

  As described above, when the “non-winning stop table” is used for stop control of each reel 3L to reel 3R, “ANY (upper) -replay (middle) -bell (lower)” is displayed on the cross-down line 8a. Will be stopped and no winning combination will be awarded.

  Next, the next bonus determination table used when selecting BB or RB as a carryover combination when the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks is “1” or more (two types) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the next bonus determination table, a carryover combination and a determination value are associated with each other. The next bonus determination table is a table used in a gaming state monitoring process (step 9-4 in FIG. 17) described later. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 10 is “0 to 255”.

  The number of BB stocks indicates the number holding the winning combination for specifying BB, and is stored in a stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. The number of RB stocks indicates the number holding the winning combination for identifying the RB, and is stored in a stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 described later.

  In the next bonus determination table, a determination value is set according to the carryover combination. This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the random number value and the value obtained by the subtraction is a negative value, the carryover combination corresponding to the determination value is determined.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is “155”, first, the determination value “154” corresponding to the carryover combination BB is subtracted from the random value “155”. The value obtained by subtraction is “1” (positive value). Next, a determination value “102” corresponding to the carryover combination RB is subtracted from the value “1” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−101” (negative value). Therefore, RB is determined as a carryover combination.

  The above winning combination, stop winning combination, stop table, carryover combination, etc. are summarized in one concept as determining the stop mode of the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R. That's it.

  Next, an FT game number determination table used when determining the number of FT games will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the carryover combination and the range of the number of FT games are associated with each other in the FT game number determination table. The FT game number determination table is a table used in an FT game number lottery process (step 9-10-3 in FIG. 18) described later. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 11 is “0 to 255”.

  The number of FT games is the number of games until the game state shifts from “FT” to “non-FT”, and is stored in an FT counter storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Further, when the number of FT games becomes “0”, the gaming state shifts from “FT” to “non-FT”.

  In the FT game number determination table, a determination value is set according to the carryover combination. This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the random value and the value obtained by the subtraction is a negative value, the range of the FT game number corresponding to the determination value is determined, and the determined range of the FT game number The number of FT games (one) is further selected based on the random number.

  For example, when the random value extracted when the RB is determined as the carryover combination is “10”, first, the determination value “5” corresponding to the RB for the carryover combination is subtracted from the random value “10”. The The value obtained by subtraction is “5” (positive value). Next, a determination value “5” corresponding to the carryover combination RB is subtracted from the value “5” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “0” (positive value). Further, the determination value “5” corresponding to the carryover combination RB is subtracted from the value “0” obtained by subtraction. The subtracted value is “−5” (negative value). Accordingly, “385 to 512” is determined as the range of the number of FT games, and the number of FT games (one) is selected from the range of the number of FT games.

  Next, the FT cancellation lottery table used when determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from “FT” to “non-FT” will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the FT cancellation lottery table, a history winning combination and an FT cancellation probability are associated with each other. The FT cancellation lottery table is a table used in an FT cancellation lottery process (step 30-4-1 in FIG. 23) described later.

  The FT cancellation is a transition of the gaming state from “FT” to “non-FT” based on a history winning combination stored in a history winning combination storage area described later of the main RAM 33.

  The FT cancellation probability is the probability of FT cancellation. Specifically, it is a probability that the gaming state shifts from “FT” to “non-FT”.

  The history winning combination is a winning combination before two games, a winning combination before one game, and a winning combination this time (winning combination for three games), and is stored in a history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the combination and order of the history winning combination (for 3 games), the winning combination before 2 games is “Replay”, and the winning combination before 1 game is “Bell”. When the winning combination is “replay”, the FT cancellation probability is 30%. In the following, the combination and order of the history winning combination is indicated as “replay → bell → replay”.

  In addition, when the combination and order of the history winning combination is “replay → bell → watermelon”, the FT cancellation probability is 100%.

  Hereinafter, the storage area stored in the main RAM 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the storage area of the main RAM 33, a clear area that is initialized (erased) by a RAM clear at the end of the game (step 2 in FIG. 14) described later, and a RAM clear at the end of the game that is described later There are non-cleared areas that are erased (including those that are rewritten for each game) other than (Step 2 in FIG. 14).

  The clear area includes a gaming state identification storage area, a winning combination storage area, a winning winning combination storage area, and a winning combination storage area.

  The gaming state identification storage area is an area in which information indicating each gaming state (general gaming state, BB carryover state, RB carryover state, BB gaming state, and RB gaming state) is stored.

  Specifically, information indicating each gaming state (general gaming state, BB carryover state, RB carryover state, BB gaming state, and RB gaming state) is a gaming state monitoring process (step 9-2 in FIG. 17, step 9). Set in 9-12).

  The winning combination storage area is an area in which a winning combination flag that is a flag for identifying a winning combination (for example, BB, RB, bell, etc.) determined in the current game is stored. Specifically, the winning combination flag is set in a probability lottery process (step 11-6 in FIG. 20) described later.

  In the stop winning combination storage area, a stop winning combination flag that is a flag for specifying a stop winning combination (for example, BB, RB, bell, etc.) selected based on the winning combination determined in the current game is stored. It is an area to be done. Specifically, the stop winning combination flag is set in a stop winning combination determining process (step 12-2, step 12-4 or step 12-5 in FIG. 21) described later.

  The winning combination storage area is an area in which a winning combination flag, which is a flag for identifying a winning combination (for example, BB, RB, bell, etc.) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged on an active line, is stored. Specifically, the winning combination flag is set in a winning search process (step 27 in FIG. 16) described later.

  The non-clear area is the FT flag storage area, the carryover combination storage area, the stock counter storage area, the FT counter storage area, the history winning combination storage area, the re-game storage area, the BB operation storage area, the RB operation storage area, and the BB It comprises a general gaming state counter storage area, a BB RB counter storage area, an RB gaming state counter storage area, an RB accessory counter storage area, and a one-game monitoring timer.

  The FT flag storage area is an area in which an FT flag indicating whether or not the gaming state is “FT” is stored. Specifically, the FT flag is set (turned on) in the FT game number lottery process (step 9-10-1 in FIG. 18) described later, and the FT control process (step 10-4 in FIG. 19) described later or It is erased (off) in the FT cancellation lottery process (step 30-4-3 in FIG. 23). The FT flag is on when the gaming state is “FT”, and is off when the gaming state is “non-FT”.

  The carryover combination storage area is an area in which a carryover combination flag for specifying a carryover combination (BB or RB) for determining whether the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state is stored. Note that if no carryover combination flag (BB and RB) is set in the carryover combination storage area, there is no carryover. Specifically, BB and RB are set in a gaming state monitoring process (step 9-5, step 9-7, or step 9-9 in FIG. 17) to be described later, and BB and RB operation check processing (FIG. 24) to be described later. In step 40-3 or step 40-7).

  The stock counter storage area is an area in which the number of BB stocks indicating the number holding the winning combination specifying BB and the number of RB stocks indicating the number holding the winning combination specifying RB are stored. . Specifically, the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks are added in a probability lottery process (step 11-8 in FIG. 20) described later, and a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-4 in FIG. 40-8) is subtracted.

  The FT counter storage area is an area in which the number of FT games, which is the number of games until the game state shifts from “FT” to “non-FT”, is stored. Specifically, the number of FT games is set (added) in an FT game number lottery process (steps 9-10-3 and 9-10-4 in FIG. 18) described later, and an FT control process (FIG. 19) described later. In step 10-2).

  The history winning combination storage area stores a winning combination flag (hereinafter referred to as history area 0) that is a flag for specifying a winning combination of the current game, and a winning combination flag that is a flag for specifying a winning combination before one game. An area to be stored (hereinafter referred to as history area 1) and an area to store a winning combination flag (hereinafter referred to as history area 2), which is a flag for specifying a winning combination before two games.

  For example, a winning combination flag indicating a winning combination (for example, cherry) won in the first (first) game since the power is turned on is stored in the history area 0. At this time, no winning combination flag is stored in the history area 1 and the history area 2.

  Next, the winning combination flag indicating the winning combination (for example, replay) won in the second game after the power is turned on is stored in the history area 0, and stored in the history area 0 in the previous (first) game. The winning combination flag (for example, a flag indicating cherry) that has been stored is stored in the history area 1. At this time, no winning combination flag is stored in the history area 2.

  Next, the winning combination flag indicating the winning combination (for example, bell) won in the third game since the power is turned on is stored in the history area 0, and the winning combination stored in the history area 0 in the second game is stored. A combination flag (for example, a flag indicating replay) is stored in the history area 1, and a winning combination flag (for example, a flag indicating cherry) stored in the history area 1 in the second game is stored in the history area 2. .

  Further, the winning combination flag indicating the winning combination (for example, watermelon) won in the fourth game since the power is turned on is stored in the history area 0, and the winning combination stored in the history area 0 in the third game is stored. A flag (for example, a flag indicating a bell) is stored in the history area 1, and a winning combination flag (for example, a flag indicating replay) stored in the history area 1 in the third game is stored in the history area 2. The winning combination flag (for example, a flag indicating cherry) stored in the history area 2 in the second game is deleted.

  In this way, the history winning combination storage area is rewritten in the history area 0, the history area 1 and the history area 2 for each game, so that the history winning combination for three games (the winning combination of this game, the one game) The previous winning combination and the winning combination 2 games before) are stored.

  The re-game storage area is an area in which a re-game flag, which is a flag indicating a re-game (replay), is stored. Specifically, the replay flag is set (ON) in a winning search process (step 27 in FIG. 16) to be described later, and automatically inserted medals to be described later are deleted (OFF) in automatic insertion (step 4 in FIG. 14). Is done.

  The BB operating storage area is an area in which a BB operating flag, which is a flag indicating a general gaming state during BB, is stored. Specifically, the BB operating flag is set (turned on) in a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-2 in FIG. 24) described later, and is erased in a BB end time process (step 37 in FIG. 16) described later. (Off).

  The RB operating storage area is an area in which an RB operating flag, which is a flag indicating the RB gaming state, is stored. Specifically, the RB operating flag is set (turned on) in a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-6 in FIG. 24) described later, and is erased in an RB end time process (step 39 in FIG. 16) described later. (Off).

  The BB general game state counter storage area is an area in which information indicating the number of games in the BB general game state (for example, a maximum of 30 times) is stored. Specifically, the number of games in the BB general game state is set in a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-2 in FIG. 24) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (step in FIG. 16) described later. 35) is subtracted.

  The BB counter RB counter storage area is an area in which information indicating the number of times (for example, a maximum of three) RB (so-called replay) is won in the BB general game state. Specifically, the number of times RB won in the BB general game state is set in a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-2 in FIG. 24) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (FIG. 24) described later. Subtracted in 16 step 35).

  The RB gaming state counter storage area is an area in which information indicating the number of games in the RB gaming state (for example, a maximum of 12 times) is stored. Specifically, the number of games in the RB gaming state is set in a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-6 in FIG. 24) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (step 35 in FIG. 16) described later. Is subtracted.

  The RB character counter storage area is an area in which information indicating the number of times (for example, a maximum of eight times) that the character (JAC) has won in the RB gaming state is stored. Specifically, the number of times the winning combination is won in the RB gaming state is set in a BB / RB operation check process (step 40-6 in FIG. 24) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (FIG. 16) described later. Is subtracted in step 35).

  The one-game monitoring timer is a timer for monitoring the elapsed time in each game, and determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed in order to automatically stop the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R. And a 4.1 second timer for determining whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game was started. The 1-game monitoring timer is subtracted from the set value by a periodic interrupt process that interrupts the main process at a predetermined interval (eg, 1.1173 msec).

  The main RAM 33 also receives various commands transmitted to the sub-control circuit 76 (medal insertion command, game start command, reel stop permission command, reel stop command, all reel stop command, winning combination command, BB end command, RB end command, etc.) are stored.

  The operation of the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 14 to 16 are flowcharts showing the main processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in step 1, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 stores data and communication data stored in the main RAM 33 (for example, stored in the main RAM 33 such as the FT flag and the number of FT games). Data) is initialized.

  In step 2, the main CPU 31 uses parameters and the like used in the previous game (information indicating the gaming state (general gaming state, BB carryover state, RB carryover state, BB gaming state, RB gaming state), winning combination flag, stop The winning combination flag, winning combination flag, etc.) are erased from the predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and parameters used in the current game (such as the start address of the sequence program) are written into the predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (whether or not replay has been won in the previous game). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the re-game flag stored in the re-game storage area of the main RAM 33 is on. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 4 when there is an automatic loading request, and proceeds to step 5 when there is no automatic loading request.

  In step 4, the main CPU 31 automatically inserts a predetermined number of medals based on the fact that the replay has been won (the re-game flag stored in the re-game storage area of the main RAM 33 is ON). Further, the main CPU 31 turns off the replay flag indicating the replay stored in the replay storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (that is, the input signals from the 1-BET switch 11S to the maximum BET switch 13S are based on a predetermined operation on the 1-BET button 11 to the maximum BET button 13). Whether or not there is). Further, when a medal is inserted, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 6, and when the medal is not inserted, the main CPU 31 waits until a medal is inserted.

  In step 6, the main CPU 31 issues a command (medal insertion command) indicating that a medal has been inserted by the player, that there is an input signal from each BET switch, or that a medal has been automatically inserted, to the sub-control circuit. 76. The sub-control circuit 76 can notify the player of the insertion of medals through the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, and the speakers 102 in accordance with the medal insertion command.

  In step 7, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an operation has been performed on the start lever 6 (whether or not there is an input signal from the start switch 6S). Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 8 when the operation on the start lever 6 is performed, and enters the waiting state for the operation on the start lever 6 when the operation on the start lever 6 is not performed. .

  In step 8, the main CPU 31 uses the random number generator 36 to extract the lottery random numbers (0 to 16383) used for the winning combination by the sampling circuit 37.

  In step 9, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the gaming state according to the FT flag and the carryover combination flag. Details of the game state monitoring process will be described later (FIG. 17).

  In step 10, the main CPU 31 performs an FT control process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as subtraction of the number of FT games and turning off of the FT flag. Details of the FT control process will be described later (FIG. 19).

  In step 11, the main CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination based on the random number extracted in step 8 with reference to the probability lottery table (FIG. 5) according to the gaming state. Details of the probability lottery process will be described later (FIG. 20).

  In step 12, the main CPU 31 performs a stop winning combination determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop winning combination determination table (FIG. 6), determines the winning combination for stop based on the gaming state and the winning combination, and determines the determined winning combination and table group for stop. A stop table group is selected based on the table (FIG. 7). Details of the winning combination determination process for stop will be described later (FIG. 21).

  In step 13, the main CPU 31 performs table / line selection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 selects a winning line according to the table group selected in step 12, and determines a stop table based on the selected winning line.

  In step 14, the main CPU 31 transmits a command (game start command) indicating that the game is started to the sub-control circuit 76. Further, it is assumed that the game start command includes information indicating the game state, the winning combination determined in step 11, the winning combination for stop determined in step 12, and the like. The sub-control circuit 76 can notify that the game is started by the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, and the speakers 102 in accordance with the game start command.

  In step 15, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the shortest game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reels rotated in the previous game. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value stored in the 4.1 second timer of the main RAM 33 is “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 17 when the minimum game time has elapsed, and proceeds to the process of step 16 when the minimum game time has not elapsed.

  In step 16, the main CPU 31 digests the game start waiting time. Further, the main CPU 31 invalidates an input signal corresponding to an operation on the start lever 6 by the player for starting the game.

  In step 17, the main CPU 31 sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in one game monitoring timer of the main RAM 33. The one-game monitoring timer is a timer for monitoring the elapsed time in each game, and automatically stops the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R without operating the stop buttons 7L to 7R. And a 4.1 second timer for determining whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game was started.

  In step 18, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 controls the motor drive circuit 39 to start the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R.

  In step 19, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command indicating that the stop of rotation of the reels 3 </ b> L to 3 </ b> R is permitted to the sub control circuit 76. That is, the main CPU 31 validates the input signal according to the operation on the stop button 7L to the stop button 7R. The sub control circuit 76 can notify that the reels 3L to 3R can be stopped by the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, and the speakers 102 in accordance with the reel stop permission command.

  In step 20, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an operation has been performed on any of the stop buttons 7L to 7R. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether any of the stop button 7L to the stop button 7R is turned on based on the stop command signal from the reel stop signal circuit 46. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22 when the stop button is turned on, and proceeds to the process of step 21 when the stop button is not turned on.

  In step 21, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value stored in the automatic stop timer of the main RAM 33 is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to automatically stop the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R. Further, when the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22, and when the value of the automatic stop timer is not “0”, the main CPU 31 returns to the process of step 20.

  In step 22, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Specifically, based on the winning combination determined in step 11 and the timing at which the stop command signal from the reel stop signal circuit 46 is input (the timing at which the stop button 7L to 7R is operated), Determine the number.

  In step 23, the main CPU 31 rotates the reel that has been stopped by the number of sliding frames determined in step 22 to stop the reel.

  In step 24, the main CPU 31 determines the information relating to the reels stopped in step 23 (code numbers related to symbols of a predetermined winning line (for example, on the center line 8 c), identifiers of the stopped reels (stopped reel symbols). ), A reel stop command indicating a reel rotation identifier (such as left, middle or right) indicating whether or not the reel is rotating is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 76. Note that the sub-control circuit 76 can perform the production contents for exciting the production using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, and the speakers 102 in accordance with the reel stop command.

  In step 25, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 26 when all the reels are stopped, and returns to the process of step 20 when all the reels are not stopped.

  In step 26, the main CPU 31 transmits an all-reel stop command indicating that all the reels are stopped to the sub-control circuit 76. The sub-control circuit 76 responds to the all-reel stop command by using the LEDs 100 (the number-of-payout display unit 18, the credit number display unit 19, the bonus count display unit 20, etc.) and the like (BB gaming state and RB gaming state). The display of the number of remaining games in the state can be updated (changed).

  In step 27, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a combination of symbols related to the winning combination on the active line. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a winning combination flag that identifies a winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols aligned on the active line in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33. When the winning combination is replay, the main CPU 31 sets a replay flag for specifying replay in the replay storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 28, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination flag (including the replay flag) set in step 27 is normal. If the winning combination flag is normal, the process proceeds to step 30. If the winning combination flag is not normal, the process proceeds to step 29.

  In step 29, the main CPU 31 displays an illegal error indicating that the winning combination flag (including the replay flag) is not normal.

  In step 30, the main CPU 31 performs FT end check processing. Specifically, FT cancellation lottery is performed based on the FT cancellation probability table (FIG. 12). Details of the FT end check process will be described later (FIG. 22).

  In step 31, the main CPU 31 receives a winning combination command (24-bit parameter) indicating a winning combination specified by a winning combination flag (including a replay flag), a winning line including a combination of symbols related to the winning combination, and the like. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 76. For example, when the bell symbol is arranged on the upper stage of the reel 3L, the bell figure is arranged on the middle stage of the reel 3C, and the bell figure is arranged on the lower stage of the reel 3R, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination for identifying the bell and the cross down line 8a The command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 76. Note that the sub-control circuit 76 can perform the contents of the effect for raising the effect by the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101 and the speakers 102 in accordance with the winning combination command.

  In step 32, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout (payout number) for the winning combination is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not winning of any combination (excluding replay) is not established (whether or not it is lost). The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 34 when the winning number is “0”, and proceeds to the process of step 33 when the winning number is not “0”.

  In step 33, the main CPU 31 stores or pays out medals according to the winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 31 increases the number of medals displayed on the credit display unit 19, and when the maximum number of credits (storage) (for example, 50) is exceeded, the number of medals exceeding the number is displayed. Payout from the medal payout exit 15. The main CPU 31 increases the number of medals displayed on the credit display unit 19 or pays out medals from the medal payout opening 15 according to the operation of the C / P button 14.

  In step 34, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the information indicating the gaming state stored in the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33 is a BB gaming state (including an RB gaming state started by jack-in) or an RB gaming state. Determine. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 35 when it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and proceeds to the process of step 40 when it is not in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  In step 35, the main CPU 31 performs a BB / RB game number check process. Specifically, when the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 indicates the number of games in the BB general gaming state stored in the BB general gaming state counter storage area of the main RAM 33 (for example, a maximum of 30 times). Update of information (subtraction of the number of games) and update of information indicating the number of winning (for example, maximum 3 times) of RB (so-called replay) in the BB general gaming state stored in the BB counter storage area Subtraction of the number of winnings). When the main CPU 31 is in the RB gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the information indicating the number of games in the RB gaming state (for example, a maximum of 12 times) stored in the RB gaming state counter storage area of the main RAM 33 (the number of games). Subtraction) is performed, and information indicating the number of winnings (for example, a maximum of 8 times) of the RB gaming state winnings stored in the RB winning counter storage area is updated (the number of winnings is subtracted).

  In step 36, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state (including the RB gaming state started by jack-in) has ended. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state has ended by referring to the BB operating storage area, the BB general gaming state counter storage area, and the BB RB counter storage area of the main RAM 33. . The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 37 when the BB gaming state is finished, and proceeds to the process of step 38 when the BB gaming state is not finished.

  In step 37, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB. Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases parameters and the like used in the BB gaming state (the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of RB winnings in the BB general gaming state, the operation flag during the BB, etc.). Further, the main CPU 31 transmits a BB end command indicating the end of the BB gaming state to the sub control circuit 76. The sub-control circuit 76 can notify the end of the BB gaming state by the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101 and the speakers 102 in response to the BB end command.

  In step 38, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state has ended. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state has ended by referring to the RB operating storage area, the RB gaming state counter storage area, and the RB bonus counter storage area of the main RAM 33. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 39 when the RB gaming state is finished, and returns to the processing of step 2 when the BB gaming state is not finished.

  In step 39, the main CPU 31 performs an RB end process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 deletes parameters and the like used in the RB gaming state (the number of games in the RB gaming state, the number of winnings of the RB gaming state bonus, the RB operating flag, etc.). Further, the main CPU 31 transmits an RB end command indicating the end of the RB gaming state to the sub control circuit 76. The sub-control circuit 76 can notify that the RB gaming state has ended by the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, and the speakers 102 in response to the RB end command.

  In step 40, the main CPU 31 performs a BB / RB operation check process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets a BB operating flag when the winning combination is BB, and sets an RB operating flag when the winning combination is RB. Details of the BB and RB operation check process will be described later (FIG. 24).

  As described above, the main CPU 31 performs the processing from step 2 to step 40 as processing in one game (unit game), and when these processing ends, the main CPU 31 returns to the processing in step 2 in preparation for the next game. Return.

  Next, the details of the gaming state monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing gaming state monitoring processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in step 9-1, the main CPU 31 determines that the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33 is OFF and the carryover combination stored in the carryover storage area of the main RAM 33 is It is determined whether or not there is no (no carryover role). Further, when the FT flag is off and there is no carryover combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 9-3, and when the FT flag is off and there is no carryover combination, step 9 The process proceeds to -2.

  In step 9-2, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating a gaming state according to each state. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the gaming state by referring to the FT flag storage area, the carryover combination storage area, the BB operating storage area, the RB operating storage area, and the like of the main RAM 33.

  Here, when the BB operating flag stored in the BB operating storage area of the main RAM 33 is on, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating the BB gaming state in the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33. Further, when the RB operating flag stored in the RB operating storage area of the main RAM 33 is on, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating the RB gaming state in the gaming status identification storage area of the main RAM 33.

  When the carryover combination flag specifying BB is set in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating “BB carryover state”. Further, when the carryover combination flag for specifying the RB is set in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating “RB carryover state”. The information indicating “BB carryover state” or “RB carryover state” is set in step 9-12, which will be described later. However, when the game is over, it is erased by RAM clear at the end of the game in step 2. In this process, it is set for each game.

  The main CPU 31 can determine whether the gaming state is “FT” or “non-FT” by referring to the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33. For example, the main CPU 31 refers to the FT flag storage area and the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33, and when the FT flag is on and information indicating “BB carryover state” is set, the gaming state Is “FT BB carryover state”. Further, the main CPU 31 refers to the FT flag storage area and the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33, and when the FT flag is off and information indicating “BB carryover state” is set, the gaming state Is “non-FT BB carryover state”.

  In step 9-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB stock number stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 is “1” or more and the RB stock number is “1” or more. When the BB stock number is “1” or more and the RB stock number is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 9-4, and the BB stock number is “1” or more. If it exists and the number of RB stocks is not "1" or more, the process proceeds to step 9-6.

  In Step 9-4, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number, and draws a carryover combination based on the random number and the next bonus determination table (FIG. 10). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a lottery to determine whether the carryover combination is BB or RB. For example, when the extracted random number value is “155”, the main CPU 31 first subtracts the determination value “154” corresponding to BB from the random number “155”. The value obtained by subtraction is “1” (positive value). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the determination value “102” corresponding to the RB for the carryover combination from the value “1” obtained by this subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−101” (negative value). Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines RB as a carryover combination.

  In step 9-5, the main CPU 31 sets a carryover combination flag for specifying the carryover combination (BB or RB) determined in step 9-4 in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 9-6, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of BB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 is "1" or more. Further, when the number of BB stocks is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 9-7, and when the number of BB stocks is not “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 9-8. .

  In step 9-7, the main CPU 31 sets a carryover combination flag for specifying BB in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 9-8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of RB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 is "1" or more. Further, when the number of RB stocks is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 9-9, and when the number of RB stocks is not “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 9-11. .

  In step 9-9, the main CPU 31 sets a carryover combination flag for specifying RB in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 9-10, the main CPU 31 performs an FT game number lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the number of FT games based on the FT game number determination table (FIG. 11). Details of the FT game number lottery process will be described later (FIG. 18).

  In step 9-11, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination flag stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is set. Further, when the carryover combination flag is set, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 9-12, and when the carryover flag combination is not set, the main CPU 31 ends the gaming state monitoring process.

  In Step 9-12, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state in the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33 in accordance with the carryover combination flag that identifies the carryover combination (BB or RB).

  Here, the information indicating the “BB carryover state” or “RB carryover state” is set in this process, but when the game is over, it is erased by the RAM clear at the end of the game in step 2, so that In step 9-2, it is set for each game.

  Next, the details of the above-described FT gaming state lottery process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing FT gaming state lottery processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in step 9-10-1, the main CPU 31 turns on the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Here, when the FT flag is turned on, the gaming state is shifted to “FT” in the next game (the gaming state is shifted to a disadvantageous state for the player).

  In Step 9-10-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of FT games stored in the FT counter storage area of the main RAM 33 is “0”. Further, when the number of FT games is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 9-10-3, and when the number of FT games is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the FT game number lottery process. .

  In step 9-10-3, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number and determines the number of FT games based on the random number and the FT game number determination table (FIG. 11). For example, when the random value extracted when the RB is determined as the carryover combination is “5”, the main CPU 31 first determines the determination value “5” corresponding to the RB from the random value “5”. "Is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “0” (positive value). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the determination value “5” corresponding to the RB for the carryover combination from the value “0” obtained by this subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−5” (negative value). Accordingly, the main CPU 31 determines “257 to 384” as the range of the number of FT games, and determines the number of FT games (one) from the range of the number of FT games.

  In Step 9-10-4, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the FT game number determined in Step 9-10-3, and sets the added FT game number in the FT counter storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Next, details of the above-described FT control process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing FT control processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step 10-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33 is on. If the FT flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 10-2. If the FT flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the FT control process.

  In step 10-2, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of FT games stored in the FT counter storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 10-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of FT games stored in the FT counter storage area of the main RAM 33 is “0”. Further, when the number of FT games is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 10-4, and when the number of FT games is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the FT control process.

  In step 10-4, the main CPU 31 turns off the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Here, when the FT flag is turned off, the gaming state is shifted to “non-FT” in the next game (the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous gaming state for the player).

  Next, details of the above-described probability lottery process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a probability lottery process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in step 11-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the information indicating the gaming state stored in the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33 is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. To do. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 11-2 when it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and proceeds to the process of step 11-3 when it is not in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  In step 11-2, if the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination based on the random number extracted in step 8 and the BB general gaming state probability lottery table (FIG. 5C). If it is in the RB gaming state, the winning combination is determined based on the random number extracted in step 8 and the RB gaming state probability lottery table (FIG. 5D).

  In step 11-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33 is on. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 11-4 when the FT flag is on, and proceeds to the process of step 11-5 when the FT flag is not on.

  In step 11-4, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination based on the random number extracted in step 8 and the FT probability lottery table (FIG. 5B).

  In step 11-5, the main CPU 31 determines a winning combination based on the random number extracted in step 8 and the non-FT probability lottery table (FIG. 5A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, in the FT probability lottery table (FIG. 5B), the probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is “1/16384”. On the other hand, in the non-FT probability lottery table (FIG. 5A), the probability that a lose is determined as a winning combination is “11871/16384”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when a carryover combination (BB or RB) is held and a loss is determined as a winning combination, the winning combination for stoppage is 100% in step 12-4 described later. The carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined with the probability of.

  That is, the game state “non-FT” is more advantageous than the “FT” because the probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is high.

  In step 11-6, the main CPU 31 sets a winning combination flag for specifying the winning combination determined in step 11-2, step 11-4 or step 11-5 in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 11-7, the main CPU 31 refers to the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 in step 11-5, and determines whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB. Further, when the winning combination is BB or RB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 11-8, and when the winning combination is not BB or RB, the main lottery process is terminated.

  In step 11-8, when the winning combination is BB, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the number of BB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33, and when the winning combination is RB. Adds “1” to the number of RB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In the present embodiment, when the main CPU 31 holds a BB or RB as a carryover combination, the main CPU 31 further determines the BB or RB as a winning combination and can make a plurality of BBs or RBs as carryover combinations. Although described as an operation of a machine (so-called stock machine), the present invention is not limited to this and may be applied to a gaming machine other than a stock machine.

  Next, the details of the above-described winning combination determination process for stop will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning combination determination process for stop according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in step 12-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the information indicating the gaming state stored in the gaming state identification storage area of the main RAM 33 is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. To do. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of Step 12-2 when it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and proceeds to the processing of Step 12-3 when it is not in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  In step 12-2, if the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and the winning combination determination table for stopping (BB gaming state) For winning or RB gaming state).

  In step 12-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33 is ON. Further, when the FT flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 12-4, and when the FT flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 12-5.

  In step 12-4, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination for stop based on the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and the winning combination determination table for stopping (FIG. 6).

  In step 12-5, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination for stop based on the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and the winning combination determination table for stopping (FIG. 6).

  Here, if BB or RB is not determined as the winning combination for stopping, the combination of symbols related to BB or RB (for example, “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR”) must be aligned with the active line. There is no. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, BB or RB is not determined as the stop winning combination unless the loss is determined as the winning combination. Therefore, as described above, the game state “non-FT” is more advantageous than the “FT” because the probability of losing being determined as a winning combination is high, and the game state is advantageous to the player.

  In step 12-6, the main CPU 31 sets a stop winning combination flag for specifying the stop winning combination determined in step 12-2, step 12-4 or step 12-5 in the stop winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33. The stop table group is selected based on the winning combination for stopping and the table group determination table (FIG. 7).

  Next, details of the above-described FT end check process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing FT end check processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step 30-1, the main CPU 31 sets a winning combination flag (including a re-game flag) for specifying the current winning combination in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the current winning combination flag in the history area 0 of the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33, sets the winning combination flag stored in the history area 0 in the history area 1, The winning combination flag stored in the history area 1 is set in the history area 2 and the winning combination flag stored in the history area 2 is deleted.

  In step 30-2, it is determined whether or not the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33 is ON. Further, when the FT flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 30-3, and when the FT flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the FT end check process.

  In Step 30-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the history winning combination (for 3 games) stored in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is “Replay → Bell → Replay” or “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”. Determine whether. Further, in the case of “Replay → Bell → Replay” or “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of Step 30-4, and “Replay → Bell → Replay” or “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”. If not, the FT end check process ends.

  In step 30-4, the main CPU 31 performs an FT cancellation lottery process. The details of the FT cancellation lottery process will be described later (FIG. 23).

  Next, the details of the above-described FT cancellation lottery process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing FT cancellation lottery processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in step 30-4-1, the main CPU 31 performs an FT cancellation lottery based on the FT cancellation probability table (FIG. 12). Specifically, when the history winning combination (for 3 games) stored in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is “replay → bell → replay”, the main CPU 31 cancels the FT with a probability of 30%. (In other words, when the gaming state shifts from “FT” to “non-FT”) and the history winning combination (for 3 games) is “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”, the FT is canceled with a probability of 100%.

  In step 30-4-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not FT cancellation is selected in the FT cancellation lottery in step 30-4-1. If the FT cancellation is selected, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-4-3. If the FT cancellation is not selected, the main CPU 31 ends the FT cancellation lottery process.

  In step 30-4-3, the main CPU 31 turns off the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Here, when the FT flag is turned off, in the next game, the gaming state is shifted to “non-FT” (FT release), so that the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous game state for the player.

  Next, details of the above-described BB and RB operation check processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing BB and RB operation check processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in step 40-1, the main CPU 31 refers to the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and determines whether or not the winning combination is BB. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 40-2 when the winning combination is BB, and proceeds to the process of step 40-5 when the winning combination is not BB.

  In Step 40-2, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) a BB operating flag that specifies the BB gaming state in the BB operating storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 40-3, the main CPU 31 erases (clears) the carryover combination flag (BB) stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and the FT game number stored in the FT counter storage area.

  Here, the main CPU 31 erases (clears) the carryover combination flag, but sets the carryover combination flag again in the next game state monitoring process (FIG. 17) and erases (clears) the number of FT games. Then, in the next game number-of-game lottery process (FIG. 18), the number of games is set again.

  In step 40-4, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of BB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 40-5, the main CPU 31 refers to the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and determines whether or not the winning combination is RB. Further, when the winning combination is RB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 40-6, and when the winning combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 ends the BB and RB operation check processing.

  In step 40-6, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) an RB operating flag that specifies the RB gaming state in the RB operating storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 40-7, the main CPU 31 erases (clears) the carryover combination flag (RB) stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and the FT game number stored in the FT counter storage area.

  Here, the main CPU 31 erases (clears) the carryover combination flag, but sets the carryover combination flag again in the next game state monitoring process (FIG. 17) and erases (clears) the number of FT games. Then, in the next game number-of-game lottery process (FIG. 18), the number of games is set again.

  In Step 40-8, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of RB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33.

  According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the main CPU 31 determines whether to cancel the FT based on the combination of history winning combinations (for 3 games) stored in the history winning combination storage area. I do. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to change the gaming state from “FT” (hereinafter “first state”) to “non-FT” (hereinafter “second state”). Make a lottery. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 suddenly receives a combination of winning combinations in addition to the fact that the gaming state shifts from the “first state” to the “second state” when the number of FT games becomes “0”. Since there is a possibility of release, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the game.

  As a result, the player has the winning combination combination order “Replay → Bell → Replay” (hereinafter “first combination”) or “Replay → Bell → watermelon” (hereinafter “second combination”). As a result, the consciousness to participate in the game is improved. In particular, in the game after the “replay” is aligned on the active line, the player has a sense of expectation for FT cancellation when the “bell” is aligned on the active line. Therefore, in the game after “Replay”, the player can increase the participation awareness to align “Bell” on the active line, and when “Bell” is aligned on the active line, In the later game, there is a sense of expectation for FT cancellation.

  In addition to the above-mentioned “first combination” and “second combination”, the gaming machine 1 may further provide a plurality of combinations (for example, “third combination”), and FT depending on the combination. By changing the release probability, the number of game variations increases, and the player can further improve the expectation of the game. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine 1 is output from a game start command means (start lever 6) for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game (one game) and a game start command means in response to an operation by the player. Based on the signal (game start command signal), the winning combination determining means (main CPU, step 11 in FIG. 14) for determining the winning combination, and a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area (display window 4L to display window 4R) Symbol display means (reel 3L to reel 3R) for stopping and displaying on the screen, and symbol changing means (stepping) for changing a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area based on the signal output from the game start command means Motor 49L to stepping motor 49R) and a signal (stop command signal) for instructing to stop a plurality of symbols fluctuating in a predetermined display area in accordance with an operation by the player Based on the output of the variable stop command means (stop button 7L to stop button 7R) to be output, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and the signal output from the variable stop command means, the display changes in a predetermined display area. When a specific combination (for example, BB or RB) is determined as a winning combination by a stop control unit (main CPU, step 23 in FIG. 15) for controlling a plurality of symbols to be stopped and a winning combination determining unit The combination of symbols related to the specific combination (for example, “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is stopped and displayed as a carryover combination until the combination of symbols related to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. From the first state (FT) where the combination of the carryover combination storage means (the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM) and the symbol combination related to the specific combination is relatively unlikely to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area, specific Transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the second state (non-FT) in which the combination of symbols related to the display is relatively likely to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area (main CPU, Step 30 in FIG. 16 and a combination of predetermined symbols when a combination of predetermined symbols among the combinations of symbols related to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area. A winning combination storage means (history winning combination storage area of the main RAM) for storing a winning combination for identifying the first combination of winning combinations stored in the winning combination storage means (for example, a history winning combination storage area of the main RAM). , “Replay → Bell → Replay”) or based on the second combination (for example, “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”), it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state from the first state to the second state Featured to do And

  Further, in addition to the first combination or the second combination of winning combinations stored in the winning combination storing means, the transition determining unit adds the order in which the winning combinations are stored in the winning combination storing unit (“2 games before the game”). It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state from the first state to the second state based on “winning combination → winning combination before one game → current winning combination”.

  In addition, when the winning combination stored in the winning combination storing means is the first combination (for example, “Replay → Bell → Replay”), the probability of determining to shift from the first state to the second state Is determined to shift the gaming state from the first state to the second state when the winning combination stored in the winning combination storage means is the second combination (for example, “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”). It is characterized by being lower than the probability of being done.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the history winning combination has been described as a winning combination for three games of “2 games before → 1 game before → this game”, but is not limited thereto. There may be a plurality of winning combinations. For example, the winning combination for two games of “one game before → this game” may be applied to the history winning combination.

  Further, the main CPU 31 has been described as performing the FT cancellation by a combination of history winning combinations such as “Replay”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, but is not limited to this. ")" May be included in the combination of history winning combinations.

  Further, the main CPU 31 performs stop control at the timing when the stop button is operated by the player for at least one reel based on the combination of history winning combinations stored in the history winning combination storage area, regardless of the winning combination. It may be determined whether or not to shift to a CT (Challenge Time) gaming state to be performed.

  Similarly to the above, the main CPU 31 refers to a probability lottery table that has a relatively high probability that a replay is determined as a winning combination based on a combination of historical winning combinations stored in the historical winning combination storage area. You may make it determine whether it transfers to RT (Replay Time) game state.

  Further, similarly to the above, the main CPU 31 stops notifying the determined winning combination (specifically, type, pressing order, etc.) based on the combination of historical winning combinations stored in the historical winning combination storage area. You may make it determine whether it transfers to an operation assistance period.

  Further, the order of the history winning combination has been described as the order in which the winning combination of “2 games before → 1 game before → this game” is determined (the order stored in the history winning combination storage area), but is not limited thereto. Is not to be done. For example, regardless of the determined winning combination order such as “Replay → Watermelon → Bell”, if “Replay → Bell → Watermelon” is stored in the history winning combination storage area, FT cancellation is performed with a probability of 100%. It may be done.

  In the FT cancellation lottery table, when the history winning combination is “first combination” (“replay → bell → replay”), the FT cancellation probability is 30% and the history winning combination is “second combination” ( In the case of “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”), the FT cancellation probability has been described as being 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the FT cancellation lottery table, when the history winning combination is “first combination”, the FT cancellation probability is 100%, and when the history winning combination is “second combination”, the FT cancellation probability is 30%. There may be.

  Further, the FT cancellation lottery table has been described on the assumption that there are two types of combinations of history winning combinations when the history winning combination is “first combination” and when the history winning combination is “second combination”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a plurality of types of history winning combinations.

  Furthermore, although the gaming machine 1 has been described as being applied to a pachislot machine, the gaming machine 1 is not limited to this, and a simulation game program in which a terminal such as a personal computer is stored in a server or the like, or a home game machine The present invention may be applied to a game program or the like that is executed in a pseudo manner.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. In addition, the operations and effects described in the present embodiment are merely the most preferable operations and effects resulting from the present invention, and the operations and effects according to the present invention are not limited to these descriptions.

[Embodiment 2]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present invention is not limited to the gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, only differences from the first embodiment will be described.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) in the above-described first embodiment releases the FT based on the history winning combination stored in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 (the game state shifts from FT to non-FT). ) Is performed, the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) in the present embodiment changes the carryover combination based on the history winning combination stored in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 (for example, from BB) (Re-set to RB). Specifically, it is as shown below.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the FT end check process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 25, in step 30-1, the main CPU 31 sets a winning combination flag (including a re-game flag) for specifying the current winning combination in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the current winning combination flag in the history area 0 of the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33, sets the winning combination flag stored in the history area 0 in the history area 1, The winning combination flag stored in the history area 1 is set in the history area 2 and the winning combination flag stored in the history area 2 is deleted.

  In step 30-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33 is ON. Further, when the FT flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 30-3, and when the FT flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the FT end check process.

  In Step 30-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the history winning combination (for 3 games) stored in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is “Replay → Bell → Replay”. Further, when “replay → bell → replay”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-4, and when not “replay → bell → replay”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-7.

  In step 30-4, the main CPU 31 refers to the carryover combination flag stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and determines whether or not the carryover combination is RB. In addition, when the carryover combination is RB, the main CPU 31 ends the FT end check process, and when the carryover combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-5.

  In step 30-5, the main CPU 31 determines whether there is an RB stock number stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 (whether the RB stock number is "1" or more). Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-6 when there is an RB stock number, and ends the FT end check process when there is no RB stock number.

  In step 30-6, the main CPU 31 resets the carryover combination flag indicating RB in the carryover combination flag stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33. Specifically, the main CPU 31 changes the carryover combination flag indicating BB stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 in step 9-5 or step 9-7 to the carryover combination flag indicating RB.

  In Step 30-7, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the history winning combination (for 3 games) stored in the history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is “Replay → Bell → Watermelon”. On the other hand, if “replay → bell → watermelon”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-8, and if not “replay → bell → watermelon”, the main CPU 31 ends the FT end check process.

  In step 30-8, the main CPU 31 refers to the carryover combination flag stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and determines whether or not the carryover combination is BB. If the carryover combination is BB, the main CPU 31 ends the FT end check process. If the carryover combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-9.

  In step 30-9, the main CPU 31 determines whether there is a BB stock number stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 (whether the BB stock number is “1” or more). Further, when there is a BB stock number, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 30-10, and when there is no BB stock number, the main CPU 31 ends the FT end check process.

  In step 30-10, the main CPU 31 resets the carryover combination flag indicating BB in the carryover combination flag stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33. Specifically, the main CPU 31 changes the carryover combination flag indicating RB stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 in step 9-5 or step 9-9 to the carryover combination flag indicating BB.

  In step 30-11, the main CPU 31 turns off the FT flag stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Here, when the FT flag is turned off, in the next game, the gaming state is shifted to “non-FT” (FT release), so that the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous game state for the player.

  According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the main CPU 31 changes the carryover combination based on the combination of history winning combinations (for 3 games) stored in the history winning combination storage area and performs FT cancellation. . Specifically, when the main CPU 31 holds BB as a carryover combination based on the combination of history winning combinations (for 3 games), the main CPU 31 resets the RB as a carryover combination and sets the gaming state to “FT” ( Hereinafter, the state is shifted from “first state”) to “non-FT” (hereinafter “second state”). Further, when the main CPU 31 holds the RB as the carryover combination based on the combination of the history winning combination (for 3 games), the main CPU 31 resets the BB as the carryover combination and changes the gaming state from the “first state”. Transition to the “second state”. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 suddenly receives a combination of winning combinations in addition to the fact that the gaming state shifts from the “first state” to the “second state” when the number of FT games becomes “0”. Since the release is performed, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the game.

  Thus, the player recognizes that the RB is set as the carryover combination when the combination combination of the winning combination is “Replay → Bell → Replay”, and the combination combination of the winning combination is “Replay → In the case of “bell → watermelon”, it can be recognized that BB is set as a carryover combination. In particular, when the combination order of winning combinations continues from “Replay → Bell”, the player is more aware of participation in the game and expects to cancel FT in order to arrange “watermelon” on the active line. I have a feeling. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game start command means (start lever 6) for outputting a signal (game start command signal) for instructing the start of a unit game (one game) in response to an operation by the player, and a game Based on the signal output from the start command means, the winning combination determining means (main CPU 31, step 11 in FIG. 14) for determining the winning combination and a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area (display window 4L to display window 4R). Symbol display means (reel 3L to reel 3R) for stopping and displaying on the screen, and symbol changing means (stepping) for changing a plurality of symbols stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area based on the signal output from the game start command means Motor 49L to stepping motor 49R) and a signal for instructing to stop a plurality of symbols changing in a predetermined display area in response to an operation by the player (stop command signal) ) To output a variable stop command means (stop button 7L to stop button 7R), a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a signal output from the variable stop command means in a predetermined display area A specific combination (for example, BB or RB) is determined as a winning combination by a stop control unit (main CPU 31, step 23 in FIG. 15) for performing control to stop a plurality of fluctuating symbols and a winning combination determining unit. The combination of symbols related to the specific combination (for example, “7-7-7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. The first state (FT) in which the combination of the carryover combination storage means (the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33) and the symbol associated with the specific combination is relatively unlikely to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area Therefore, the transition determination for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the second state (non-FT) where the combination of symbols relating to the specific combination is relatively likely to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area When a combination of a predetermined symbol among the combinations of the symbols (the main CPU 31, step 30 in FIG. 16) and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area, A winning combination storage means (history winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33) for storing a winning combination specifying a predetermined symbol combination as a history, and the transition determining means is a combination of winning combinations stored in the winning combination storage means Based on the above, it is determined whether to change the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage means to a carryover combination different from the carryover combination.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 resets the RB as a carryover combination when the combination of the history winning combination (for 3 games) is “replay-bell-replay”, and the history winning combination In the case of the combination of “Replay-Bell-Watermelon”, the BB is reset as the carryover combination, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 31 resets the BB as a carryover combination when the history winning combination is “Replay-Bell-Replay”, and as a carryover combination when the history winning combination is “Replay-Bell-Watermelon”. It may be reset to RB.

  Further, the main CPU 31 has been described as resetting the carryover combination by a combination of history winning combinations such as “Replay”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, but the present invention is not limited to this. 0 combination) "or the like may be included in the combination of history winning combinations.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the reel 3L-reel 3R which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit 75 of the game machine 1 which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "payout table" concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "probability lottery table" which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "winning combination determination table for a stop" concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "table group determination table" concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "replay winning stop table" concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "non-winning stop table" concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "next bonus determination table" concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "FT game number determination table" concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "FT cancellation | release lottery table" which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the storage area of main RAM33 which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game state monitoring process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the FT game number lottery process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the FT control process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the probability lottery process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the winning combination determination process for a stop which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the FT completion | finish check process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the FT cancellation | release lottery process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the BB and RB operation | movement check process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the FT completion | finish check process which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 1a ... Cabinet, 1b ... Front door, 2 ... Front panel, 3L-3R ... Reel, 4L-4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 6 ... Start lever, 6S ... Start switch, 7L- 7R ... Stop button, 8a-8e ... Winning line, 9a-9c ... BET lamp, 11 ... 1-BET button, 11S ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET button, 12S ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... Maximum BET button, 13S ... maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P button, 14S ... C / P switch, 15 ... medal payout exit, 16 ... medal receiving part, 17 ... WIN lamp, 18 ... payout number display part, 19 ... credit Display unit, 20 ... bonus count display unit, 21L, 21R ... speaker, 22 ... medal insertion slot, 22S ... inserted medal sensor, 23 ... payout table panel, 3 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 0 ... Microcomputer, 31 ... Main CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Frequency divider, 36 ... Random number generator, 37 ... Sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, 39 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 40S ... Medal detection part, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 42 ... Medal auxiliary storage, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display part drive circuit, 49 ... Stepping motor, 50 ... reel position detection circuit, 51 ... payout completion signal circuit, 75 ... main control circuit, 76 ... sub-control circuit, 80 ... image control circuit, 81 ... serial port, 82 ... image control CPU, 83 ... program ROM 84 ... Image ROM, 85 ... Work RAM, 86 ... Calendar IC, 87 ... Image control IC, 88 ... Control RAM, 89 ... Video AM, 90 ... Sound / lamp control circuit, 91 ... Serial port, 92 ... Sound / lamp control CPU, 93 ... Sound source IC, 94 ... Power amplifier, 95 ... Work RAM, 96 ... Program ROM, 97 ... Sound source ROM, 100 ... LED, 101 ... Lamps, 102 ... Speakers, 103 ... Volume control unit

Claims (3)

A game start command means for outputting a signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output from the game start command means;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display area;
Based on a signal output from the game start command means, a symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area;
Fluctuation stop command means for outputting a signal instructing to stop the plurality of symbols changing in the predetermined display area in response to an operation by a player;
Stop for performing control to stop the plurality of symbols changing in the predetermined display area, based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and a signal output from the change stop command means Control means;
When a specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the specific combination is used as a carryover combination until the combination of symbols related to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. A carryover combination storage means for storing;
The combination of symbols related to the specific combination is stopped in the predetermined display area from the first state where the possibility that the combination of symbols related to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area is relatively low Transition determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a second state that is relatively likely to be displayed;
A winning combination that identifies a combination of predetermined symbols when a combination of predetermined symbols among the symbol combinations related to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. And a winning combination storage means for storing as a history,
Whether the transition determination unit shifts the gaming state from the first state to the second state based on the first combination or the second combination of the winning combinations stored in the winning combination storage unit. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not.   In addition to the first combination or the second combination of the winning combinations stored in the winning combination storing means, the transition determining means is based on the order in which the winning combinations are stored in the winning combination storing means. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a determination is made as to whether or not to shift the gaming state from the first state to the second state. When the winning combination stored in the winning combination storing means is the first combination, the probability that it is determined to shift from the first state to the second state is stored in the winning combination storing means. The probability that it is determined that the gaming state is shifted from the first state to the second state when the stored winning combination is the second combination is lower than the first combination. Or the game machine of Claim 2.

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