JP2006026098A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols in prescribed display areas, a symbol variation means for varying the plurality of symbols, a stop control means for stopping/controlling the plurality of symbols varying in the prescribed display areas, and a mode shifting means for shifting the game state from a first mode, relatively disadvantageous to a player, to a second mode, relatively more advantageous to the player than the first mode, in a specific unit game. The game machine also has a plurality of variation stop command means for outputting signals to give commands to stop the plurality of symbols varying in the prescribed display areas. The mode shifting means shifts the game state from the first mode to the second mode only when the order of the stop commands of the signals outputted from the variation stop command means is a specific order of the stop commands. <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).
JP 2003-290420 A

  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 In a specific unit game, a symbol change means for changing a symbol, a stop control means for stopping a plurality of symbols changing in a predetermined display area based on at least a winning combination determined by a winning combination determining means, and a specific unit game A mode in which the game state is shifted from the first mode, which is a relatively disadvantageous state for the player, to the second mode, which is a relatively advantageous state for the player, compared to the first mode. The game machine is provided with a row means, and a plurality of change stop command means for outputting a signal for instructing to stop a plurality of symbols changing in a predetermined display area according to an operation by the player are provided, and the mode is changed. The means shifts the gaming state from the first mode to the second mode only when the stop command order of the signals output from the variable stop command means is a specific stop command order in a specific unit game. This is the gist.

  The second feature of the present invention is that, in the first feature of the present invention, the stop control means is configured such that, in a specific unit game, the stop command order of signals output from the variable stop command means is a specific stop command order. The gist is to stop and control the combination of symbols related to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means only in a predetermined display area.

  The third feature of the present invention is that, in the first feature or the second feature of the present invention, when a specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the specific combination is displayed in a predetermined display area. There is a low possibility that the combination of the carryover combination storing means for storing the specific combination as a carryover combination and the combination of the symbols related to the specific combination will be stopped and displayed in a predetermined display area until the combination of symbols related to A gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state from the first state to a second state in which there is a higher possibility that the combination of symbols relating to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area than the first state. In the first state, when a specific combination is stored in the carryover combination storage means as a carryover combination, a game that is the number of unit games until the game state transitions from the first state to the second state A game state continuation number determining means for determining the state continuation number The first mode is determined by the gaming state continuation number determining means from the first range, and the second mode is determined by the gaming state continuation number determining means from the first range. In addition, the gist is that the number of game state continuations is determined from an advantageous second range.

  A fourth feature of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first feature or the second feature of the present invention, wherein the gaming machine is provided with effect execution means for executing the effect content according to the game state, and the first mode is the winning combination. The winning combination determined by the determining means is unlikely to be notified by the effect executing means, and in the second mode, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means may be notified by the effect executing means. The gist is that it is higher than the first mode.

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

[Example 1]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first 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 Embodiment 1 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 is. 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 first 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 the first 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. 16 to 18).

  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. 5 to 14).

  The main RAM 33 stores control data related to the processing of the main CPU 31, and the control data is not erased when the power is turned off. 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. 15).

  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. And the sub-control circuit 76. The switches are 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 a inserted medal sensor 22S.

  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 has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches a 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 LEDs (payout number display). Section 18, credit display section 19 and bonus count display section 20), lamps (BET lamp 9a to BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17 and the like) and speakers (speakers 21L and 21R) according to the determined effect image. Display and predetermined sound effects are determined. The details of the sub control circuit 76 will be described later (FIG. 4).

  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, the above-described sub control circuit will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the sub control circuit 76 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control circuit 76 includes an image control circuit 80 and a sound / lamp control circuit 90.

  The image control circuit 80 includes a serial port 81, an image control CPU 82, a program ROM 83, an image ROM 84, a work RAM 85, a calendar IC 86, an image control IC 87, a control RAM 88, and a video RAM 89.

  The serial port 81 receives a command output by the main control circuit 75 (microcomputer 30). The serial port 81 outputs a command generated by the image control CPU 82 to the sound / lamp control circuit 90.

  The image control CPU 82 performs control (image control) related to an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a program stored in the program ROM 83. Specifically, the image control CPU 82 stores a command (a command indicating a gaming state, winning combination, etc.) received from the main control circuit 75 via the serial port 81 in the work area of the work RAM 85 and stores it in the work area. Based on the obtained information, image data (image data related to the character, etc.) stored in the image ROM 84 is acquired, and data related to the date and time is acquired from the calendar IC 86. Further, the image control CPU 82 transmits the image data acquired from the image ROM 84 (such as image data related to the character) and the data related to the date and time acquired from the calendar IC 86 to the image control IC 87.

  The program ROM 83 stores a program related to image control by the image control CPU 82.

  The image ROM 84 stores image data (image data related to the character, etc.) for constituting an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The character may be the main character of a story, an animal, a plant, a car, an airplane, a mascot, or the like and can be an image.

  The work RAM 85 is a work area related to image control by the image control CPU 82. The calendar IC 86 is an IC that manages data related to date and time. Note that the data stored in the work RAM 85 and the calendar IC 86 are not deleted when the power is turned off.

  The image control IC 87 stores data received from the image control CPU 82 (image data (image data related to characters, etc.) and data related to the date and time) in a control RAM 88 provided in the image control IC 87. Based on the stored data, image data (one frame) related to an image (one frame) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is generated at a predetermined timing (1/30 second), and 2 provided in the video RAM 89 is provided. Store alternately in two frame buffers.

  Specifically, the image control IC 87 is based on image data (one frame) already stored in one of the two frame buffer areas provided in the video RAM 89 (first frame buffer area). Then, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and image data (one frame) relating to an image to be displayed next on the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored in the other frame buffer region (second frame buffer region). Further, the image control IC 87 stores the image data (one frame) used for the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 from the image data (one frame) stored in the first frame buffer area into the second frame buffer area. The image data (1 frame) to be displayed next on the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored in the first buffer frame area (bank switching).

  The sound / lamp control circuit 90 includes a serial port 91, a sound / lamp control CPU 92, a sound source IC 93, a power amplifier 94, a work RAM 95, a program ROM 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The serial port 91 receives a command generated by the image control CPU 82 from the serial port 81.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 92 controls the lighting of the LEDs 100 and the lamps 101 and the output sound of the speakers 102 based on a program stored in the program ROM 96. Specifically, the command received from the image control circuit 80 via the serial port 91 is stored in the work RAM 95, and the sound source IC 93 is controlled based on the stored information. The LEDs 100 are the above-described payout number display unit 18, the credit number display unit 19, the bonus count display unit 20, and the like. The lamps 101 are the above-described 1-BET lamp 9a and 2-BET lamp 9b. The maximum BET lamp 9c, the WIN lamp 17, and the like, and the speakers 102 are the above-described speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sound source IC 93 reads the sound data stored in the sound source ROM 97 and amplifies the read sound data using the power amplifier 94 in accordance with the control by the sound / lamp control CPU 92. Note that the degree of amplification by the power amplifier 94 is determined according to the input signal from the volume control circuit 103.

  Hereinafter, each table (FIGS. 5 to 14) stored in the main ROM 32 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a payout table used when medals are paid out. As shown in FIG. 5, in the payout table, in each gaming state, a winning combination corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged on an active line and a payout (payout number) are associated. Note that whether or not the combination shown in FIG. 5 is aligned with the active line is determined in advance according to the gaming state.

  That is, the probability lottery table (FIG. 6) 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. Hereinafter, when a combination of symbols related to the winning combination (excluding loser) is aligned on the active line, a payout of a medal (including automatic replay insertion) is referred to as winning.

  The winning combination is a combination determined in a probability lottery process (step 11 in FIG. 16), which will be described later, based on the random number value extracted in “Extract random values for lottery” (step 8 in FIG. 16). It is.

  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. In “FT”, a carryover combination is always held.

  The carryover combination 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.

  “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 above-mentioned “FT” and “non-FT” include “mode 1” which is the most disadvantageous game state for the player and “mode 0” which is a game state more advantageous to the player than “mode 1”. ”And“ mode 2 ”, which is a game state that is more advantageous for the player than the“ mode 0 ”.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the general gaming state, the BB wins when “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” is aligned on the active line, and 15 pieces of dividends are awarded. The medal will be paid out.

  RB wins by having “BAR-BAR-BAR”, “Red 7-Red 7-BAR” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-BAR” on the active line in the general gaming state, and 15 dividends are awarded. The medal is paid out. 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.

  The replay is a combination in which “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the active line in the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state, and 10 and 15 medals are paid out as a payout. 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. 6, in the probability lottery table, a winning combination, a range of random numbers (hereinafter, random number range), and a probability that the corresponding winning combination is selected (winning probability) are associated. The probability lottery table is a table used in a probability lottery process (step 11 in FIG. 16) described later. The random number range used in each probability lottery table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is “0 to 16384”.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a “non-FT probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is “non-FT”. As shown in FIG. 6A, 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. 6B is a diagram illustrating an “FT probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is “FT”. As shown in FIG. 6B, 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 FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, when the gaming state is “non-FT”, the probability that the replay is determined as the 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. 6C is a view showing a “BB general gaming state probability lottery table” used when the gaming state is the BB gaming state. As shown in FIG. 6 (c), 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. 6D 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. 6D, in the “RB gaming state probability lottery table”, 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. 7, 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. 16) described later. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 7 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 extracted 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, the random number value “2705” extracted when the winning combination determined when the game state is “FT” carryover combination (so-called “FT BB carryover state” or “FTRB carryover state”) is replay. In this case, first, a determination value “2605” corresponding to the game state “FT” is subtracted from the random 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. 7, regardless of the gaming state (regardless of “non-FT” or “FT”), when BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, the loss is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  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 (so-called “non-FT non-carry-over state”), when the loss is determined as the winning combination, the loss is determined as the winning combination for stopping. In addition, when the game state is “Non-FT” and there is carryover (so-called “FT BB carryover state” or “FTRB carryover state”), when the loser is determined as the winning combination, the carryover combination (BB or RB) Is determined as a winning combination for suspension. 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. 7, when the game state is “non-FT” and the replay is determined as the winning combination, the replay is determined as the winning winning combination with a probability of “16384/16384” (100%). Is done. 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” is determined. A non-winning replay (losing) is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of "".

  As a result, there is a probability “(2245/16384) × 1 = 2245/16384” that the replay is determined as a winning combination for stopping when the gaming state is “non-FT”, and the gaming state is “FT”. The probability that the replay is determined as the winning combination for stop is “(14115/16384) × (2605/16384) = 2244/16384”. That is, since the probability that the replay is determined as the winning combination for stoppage is almost the same, the player cannot distinguish.

  In addition, regardless of whether the gaming state is “non-FT” or “FT”, if there is a carryover combination (BB carryover state or RB carryover state), the carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined as the winning combination for stoppage. The probability is “16384/16384” (100%). In other words, if the winning combination is not determined, the carryover combination (BB or RB) is not selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  As a result, when the gaming state is “non-FT”, the probability that the carryover combination (BB or RB) is determined as the winning combination for stopping is “(11871/16384) × 1”, and the gaming state is “FT”. In this case, the probability that the losing is determined as the winning combination for stoppage is “(1/16384) × 1”. Therefore, since the game state is “non-FT” rather than “FT”, the carryover combination (BB or RB) is more likely to be determined as the winning combination for stopping, so that the game state is advantageous to the player. .

  Next, the stop table group determination table used when determining the stop table group will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the stop table group determination table, a gaming state, a winning combination for stop, and a 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. 24) described later.

  The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 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 may be possible.

  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. 8, when the gaming state is “non-FT”, in the “non-FT non-carry-over state”, the BB winning stop table group and the RB winning stop table group are not selected. In the “non-FT BB carryover state”, a BB winning stop table group may be selected, and in the “non-FT RB carryover state”, an RB winning stop table group may be selected.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is “FT”, a “BB BB carryover state” may select the BB winning stop table group, and in the “FT RB carryover state”, the RB winning stop table group may be selected. May be selected. In addition, in the “FT BB carryover state” and “FTRB carryover state”, a winning table that cannot be won 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. 9 and 10, the stop table is associated with stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L to 3R. The stop tables in FIGS. 9 and 10 are tables used in a table / line selection process (step 13 in FIG. 17) 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, if 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. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the “replay winning stop table”. As shown in FIG. 9, 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. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the “no winning winning stop table”. As shown in FIG. 10, 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 with respect to the stop operation position of the reel 3C is the same as the stop control position with respect to 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”, “16”, or “19”, and the upper stage (the upper one) corresponding to these codes is “ANY (Watermelon, Blue 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 when both the number of BB stocks and the number of RB stocks is “1” or more (two types) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the carry-over combination and the determination value for each mode are associated with the next bonus determination table. The next bonus determination table is a table used in a gaming state monitoring process (step 9-4 in FIG. 19) described later.

  The number of BB stocks is the number of BBs determined as a winning combination, and is stored in a stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. The number of RB stocks is the number of RBs determined as a winning combination and is stored in a stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Specifically, the number of BB stock is incremented by “1” when BB is determined as a winning combination, and when a combination of symbols related to BB (for example, “7-7-7”) is aligned on the effective line. "1" is subtracted from. The RB stock count is incremented by “1” when the RB is determined as the winning combination, and “1” when the combination of symbols related to the RB (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is aligned on the active line. "Subtracted.

  In the next bonus determination table, determination values are set according to the modes (0, 1, and 2). This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the extracted 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 random number extracted when the information specifying “mode 0” is set in a mode storage area described later is “155”, first, the random number “155” is changed to “mode 0”. The determination value “154” corresponding to BB is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “1” (positive value). Next, the determination value “102” corresponding to the RB in “mode 0” is subtracted from the value “1” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−101” (negative value). Therefore, RB is selected as the carryover combination.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when information specifying “mode 0” is stored in a mode storage area described later, the determination value corresponding to BB is “154”, and the determination value corresponding to RB is “102”. When information specifying “mode 1” is stored in a mode storage area described later, the determination value corresponding to BB is “102” and the determination value corresponding to RB is “154”. . When information specifying “mode 2” is stored in a mode storage area described later, the determination value corresponding to BB is “154”, and the determination value corresponding to RB is “102”. .

  Thus, in the case of “mode 1”, the possibility that BB is selected is lower than “mode 0” or “mode 2”. That is, when the mode is “Mode 1”, the player is more disadvantageous than “Mode 0” or “Mode 2”, and when the mode is “Mode 0” or “Mode 2”, This is an advantageous state.

  The winning combination, the stop winning combination, the stop table, the carryover combination, etc. described above are combined into one concept as determining the stop mode of the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R. It is called a winning role.

  Next, an FT game number determination table used when determining the number of FT games will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the determination value for each mode and the range of the number of FT games are associated with 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. 20) to be described later. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 12 is “0 to 255”.

  The number of FT games is the number of games until the game state shifts from “FT” to “non-FT” when BB or RB is set as a carryover combination, and is stored in an FT counter storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Has been. Specifically, the gaming state is shifted from “FT” to “non-FT” when the number of FT games becomes “0”.

  In the FT game number determination table, determination values are set according to the modes (0, 1, and 2). This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the extracted random number value and the value obtained by the subtraction is a negative value, the range of the number of FT games corresponding to the determination value is determined, and the determined FT game From the range of numbers, the number of FT games (one) is further selected based on random numbers.

  For example, when the random number value extracted when the information specifying “mode 0” is set in a mode storage area described later is “10”, first, the random number value “10” is changed to “mode 0”. The determination value “5” corresponding to is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “5” (positive value). Next, the determination value “5” corresponding to “mode 0” is subtracted from the value “5” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “0” (not negative). Further, the determination value “5” corresponding to “mode 0” is subtracted from the value “0” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−5” (negative value). Therefore, “65 to 128” 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.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when information specifying “mode 0” is stored in a mode storage area to be described later, the number of FT games “1 to 1280” may be selected. ”Is stored in the mode storage area described later, the number of FT games“ 129 to 1280 ”may be selected, and the information specifying“ mode 2 ”is stored in the mode storage described later. If it is stored in the area, the number of FT games “0 to 128” may be selected.

  Thus, in “mode 2”, the player is more advantageous than “mode 0” or “mode 1”, and in “mode 0”, it is more advantageous than “mode 1”. This is an advantageous state for the player, and in the case of “mode 1”, it is a more disadvantageous state for the player than “mode 0” or “mode 2”.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the “mode 2”, as described above, it can be seen that the next bonus determination table and the FT game number determination table are the most advantageous state for the player. Further, in the “mode 0”, as described above, the next bonus determination table is in an advantageous state for the player, and the FT game number determination table is in a more disadvantageous state for the player than in “mode 2”. However, it turns out that it is a more advantageous state for a player than "mode 1". In the case of “mode 1”, it can be seen that the next bonus determination table and the FT game number determination table are in the most disadvantageous state for the player.

  Next, a mode transition table used when mode transition lottery is performed in the mode transition process (FIG. 22) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the staying mode (0, 1 and 2) and the determination value for each destination mode are associated with the mode transition table. The mode transition table is a table used in a mode transition process (step 10-4-2 in FIG. 22) described later. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 13 is “0 to 255”.

  The staying mode is a mode (0, 1 or 2) in the current (current) game, and is stored in a mode storage area of a main RAM described later. The transfer destination mode is a mode (0, 1 or 2) that is transferred from the staying mode (0, 1 or 2). When the transfer destination mode is determined, the main RAM (to be described later) The mode stored in the mode storage area is rewritten.

  In the mode transition table, determination values are set according to the modes (0, 1, and 2). This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the extracted random number value and the value obtained by the subtraction is a negative value, the transfer destination mode corresponding to the determination value is selected.

  For example, when the staying mode when the carryover combination specifying BB is set is “mode 0” and the random number value extracted is “80”, first, from this random number value “80” The determination value “75” corresponding to “migration destination mode 0” is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “5” (positive value). Next, the determination value “75” corresponding to the “migration destination mode 0” is subtracted from the value “5” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−70” (negative value). Therefore, “mode 1” is selected as the transfer destination mode.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a mode transition table A that is referred to when a carryover combination that specifies BB is stored in a carryover combination storage area described later. As shown in FIG. 13A, when the staying mode is “mode 0”, “mode 0”, “mode 1”, or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode. . When the staying mode is “mode 1”, “mode 0”, “mode 1”, or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode. When the staying mode is “mode 2”, “mode 0”, “mode 1”, or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a mode transition table B that is referred to when a carryover combination that specifies an RB is stored in a carryover combination storage area described later. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the staying mode is “mode 0”, “mode 0” or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode. Therefore, when the staying mode is “mode 0”, the mode is not shifted to “mode 1” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “mode 0”. When the staying mode is “mode 1”, “mode 0”, “mode 1”, or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode. When the staying mode is “mode 2”, “mode 0” or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode.

  Next, in the mode transition lottery game (slip frame number determination process (FIG. 25)), the number of games for which mode transition lottery is performed and the mode transition lottery table used in the mode transition lottery will be described.

  The mode transition lottery game is a game in which it is determined whether or not to determine the transition destination mode. Specifically, it is a game in which whether or not to shift from a disadvantageous mode to a player to an advantageous mode is selected. The mode transition lottery game number is the number of games in which the mode transition lottery game is performed.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating the number of games in which the mode transition lottery game is performed. As shown in FIG. 14A, the mode transition lottery game is performed every 300 games. In this embodiment, 300 games, 600 games, 900 games, 1200 games, 1500 games, and the like are determined by referring to the total number of games stored in a total game number storage area of a main RAM, which will be described later. The total number of games is the number of games added for each game after the power is turned on.

Figure 14 (b) is a mode transition lottery table used when performing a mode transition lottery in mode transition drawing game (sliding frame number determination process (Step 22-4 in FIG. 25). Shown in FIG. 14 (b) In this way, the mode transition table associates the staying mode (0, 1 and 2) with the determination value for each transition destination mode, and the random number range used in FIG. ~ 255 ".

  In the mode transition lottery table in the mode transition lottery game, determination values are set according to the modes (0, 1, and 2). 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 transfer destination mode corresponding to the determination value is selected.

  For example, when the random value extracted when the staying mode is “mode 0” is “200”, first, the determination value “150” corresponding to “destination mode 0” is changed from this random value “200”. "Is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “50” (positive value). Next, a determination value “106” corresponding to “migration destination mode 2” is subtracted from the value “50” obtained by subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−56” (negative value). Therefore, “mode 2” is selected as the transfer destination mode.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14B, when the staying mode is “mode 0”, “mode 0” or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode. Therefore, when the staying mode is “mode 0”, the mode is not shifted to “mode 1” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “mode 0”. When the staying mode is “mode 1”, “mode 1” or “mode 2” may be selected as the destination mode. When the staying mode is “mode 2”, “mode 2” is selected as the destination mode. Therefore, when the staying mode is “mode 2”, the mode is not shifted to “mode 0” or “mode 1” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “mode 2”.

  In this way, in the mode transition lottery table used when the mode transition lottery game is performed, “mode 1” may be selected as the transition destination mode only when the staying mode is “mode 1”. . Further, when the staying mode is “mode 0”, “mode 1” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “mode 0” is not selected, and the staying mode is “mode 2” Therefore, “mode 0” or “mode 1” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “mode 2” is not selected.

  Hereinafter, the storage area stored in the main RAM 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, 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. 16), which will be described later, and a RAM clear at the end of the game, which will be described later. There are non-cleared areas that are erased (including those that are rewritten for each game) except for (Step 2 in FIG. 16).

  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 or RB gaming state) is stored.

  Specifically, information indicating each gaming state (general gaming state, BB carryover state, RB carryover state, BB gaming state or RB gaming state) is a gaming state monitoring process (step 9-2 in FIG. 19, step 9-2). 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. 23) 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. 24) 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. 18) described later.

  The non-clear area includes an FT flag storage area, a carryover combination storage area, a mode storage area, a total game number storage area, a stock counter storage area, an FT counter storage area, a re-game storage area, a BB operation storage area, and an RB operation storage It is composed of an area, a general gaming state counter storage area during BB, an RB counter storage area during BB, an RB gaming state counter storage area, an RB bonus 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. 20) to be described later, and the FT control process (step 10-4 in FIG. 20) to be described later. And erased (off). 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. 19) described later, and BB and RB operation check processing (FIG. 26 described later). In step 39-3 or step 39-7).

  The mode storage area is an area for storing information (mode 0, mode 1 or mode 2) specifying the mode. Specifically, information for identifying the mode (mode 0, mode 1 or mode 2) is set in a mode transition process (step 10-4-2 in FIG. 22) described later, and a mode transition process (FIG. 22) described later. In step 10-4-2) or the sliding frame number determination process (step 22-3 in FIG. 25).

  The total game number storage area is an area for storing the total number of games added for each game after the power is turned on. Specifically, the total number of games is added in a winning search process (step 27 in FIG. 18), which will be described later, and erased in the initialization at the start of the game (step 1 in FIG. 16), which is the time of the game start on the next day. (Cleared).

  The stock counter storage area is an area in which the BB stock number that is the number of BBs determined as the winning combination and the RB stock number that is the number of RBs determined as the winning combination 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. 23) described later, and a BB / RB operation check process (step 39-4 in FIG. 39-8) 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 9-10-2 and 9-10-3 in FIG. 20) described later, and an FT control process (FIG. 21) described later. In step 10-2).

  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. 18) to be described later, and automatically inserted medals to be described later are deleted (OFF) in automatic insertion (step 4 in FIG. 16). 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 39-2 in FIG. 26) described later, and is erased in a BB end time process (step 36 in FIG. 18) 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 39-6 in FIG. 26) described later, and is erased in an RB end time process (step 38 in FIG. 18) 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 39-2 in FIG. 26) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (step in FIG. 18) described later. 34) 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 RB winnings in the BB general game state is set in a BB / RB operation check process (step 39-2 in FIG. 26) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (see FIG. 26). Subtracted in 18 step 34).

  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 game state is set in a BB / RB operation check process (step 39-6 in FIG. 26) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (step 38 in FIG. 18) 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 39-6 in FIG. 26) described later, and a BB / RB game number check process (FIG. 18) described later. Is subtracted in step 38).

  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 command, BB end command, and RB to be described later. End command etc. are stored.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 16 to 18 are flowcharts showing the main process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 16, 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 determines that a predetermined number (replay has been won in the game where the replay has been won) is based on the fact that the replay has been won (the replay flag stored in the replay storage area of the main RAM 33 is on). The same number of medals). 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. 19).

  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. 21).

  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. 23).

  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. 24).

  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 when the stop command signal is input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (timing when the stop button 7L to 7R is operated), the mode transition lottery is performed. At the same time, the number of sliding frames described above is determined. The details of the sliding frame number determination process will be described later (FIG. 25).

  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 related to the reels stopped in step 23 (code number related to the symbol of the predetermined winning line (for example, on the center line 8 c), identifier of the stopped reel (design of the stopped reel) ), 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. Note that the sub-control circuit 76 can update (change) the display of numerical values and the like (the number of remaining games in the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state) by the LEDs 100 in response to the all-reel stop command.

  In step 27, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned on the effective line, and “1” is added to the total number of games stored in the total number of games storage area of the main RAM 33. to add. Further, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) a winning combination flag specifying 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 (turns on) 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 issues a winning command (24-bit parameter) indicating a winning combination identified by a winning combination flag (including a re-playing flag), a winning line including a combination of symbols related to the winning combination, and the like. Transmit 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 a winning command for identifying the bell and the cross down line 8a. 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 command.

  In step 31, 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 33 when the winning number is “0”, and proceeds to the process of step 32 when the winning number is not “0”.

  In step 32, 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 33, the main CPU 31 determines whether 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 34 when it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, and proceeds to the process of step 39 when it is not in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  In step 34, the main CPU 31 performs BB and RB game number check processing. 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 RB counter storage area during BB 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 35, 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. . Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 36 when the BB gaming state is finished, and proceeds to the process of step 37 when the BB gaming state is not finished.

  In step 36, 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 37, 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. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 38 when the RB gaming state is finished, and returns to the process of step 2 when the BB gaming state is not finished.

  In step 38, 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 39, the main CPU 31 performs a BB / RB operation check process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) the BB operating flag when the winning combination is BB, and sets (turns on) the RB operating flag when the winning combination is RB. Details of the BB and RB operation check process will be described later (FIG. 26).

  As described above, the main CPU 31 performs the processing from step 2 to step 39 as processing in one game (unit game), and when these processing is completed, 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. 19 is a flowchart showing the gaming state monitoring process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step 9-1, the main CPU 31 stores information indicating the game state in the game state identification storage area of the main RAM 33 in the general game state and is stored in the FT flag storage area of the main RAM 33. It is determined whether or not the FT flag is OFF and there is no carryover combination (no carryover combination) stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 is in the general gaming state, the FT flag is off, and there is no carryover combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 9-3, is in the general gaming state, and the FT flag is off. If there is no carryover combination, the process proceeds to step 9-2.

  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 that identifies the BB stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is on, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating “BB carryover state”. Further, when the carryover combination flag that identifies the RB stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 is on, the main CPU 31 sets information indicating the “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 based on the random number, information specifying the mode set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33, and the next bonus determination table (FIG. 11), Make a lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a lottery to determine whether the carryover combination is BB or RB. For example, when the random number value extracted when the information specifying “mode 0” is set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33 is “155”, the main CPU 31 first starts from the random number value “155”. The determination value “154” corresponding to BB in “mode 0” is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “1” (positive value). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the determination value “102” corresponding to the RB of “mode 0” from the value “1” obtained by this subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−101” (negative value). Accordingly, the main CPU 31 selects RB as a carryover combination.

  In step 9-5, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) a carryover combination flag that specifies 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 (turns on) the 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 (turns on) the carryover combination flag for specifying the 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. 12). Details of the FT game number lottery process will be described later (FIG. 20).

  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 game number lottery process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the FT game number lottery process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in step 9-10-1, the main CPU 31 sets (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” (the gaming state is shifted to a disadvantageous state for the player).

  In step 9-10-2, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number, and based on the random number, information for specifying the mode set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33, and the FT game number determination table (FIG. 12), Determine the number of FT games. For example, when the random number value extracted when the information specifying “mode 0” is set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33 is “5”, the main CPU 31 starts with the random value “5”. The determination value “5” corresponding to “mode 0” is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “0” (not a negative value). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the determination value “5” corresponding to “mode 0” from the value “0” obtained by this subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−5” (negative value). Accordingly, the main CPU 31 determines “33 to 64” as the range of the number of FT games. Further, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number and selects the number of FT games (one) from the range of the number of FT games determined based on the random number.

  In Step 9-10-3, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the FT game number determined in Step 9-10-2, 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. 21 is a flowchart showing FT control processing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 21, 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 performs a mode transition process. Details of the mode transition process will be described later (FIG. 22).

  Next, the mode transition process described above will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the mode transition process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step 10-4-1, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number used in step 10-4-2.

  In step 10-4-2, the main CPU 31 refers to the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and determines the transfer destination mode based on the carryover combination, the random number extracted in step 10-4-1 and the staying mode. At the same time, the determined mode is set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33. Specifically, when the BB is set as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, the main CPU 31 determines the transfer destination mode with reference to the mode transition table A (FIG. 13A). Then, the determined mode is set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33. When the RB is set as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, the main CPU 31 determines the transfer destination mode by referring to the mode transition table B (FIG. 13B). The selected mode is set in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33. For example, if the random number extracted when the staying mode when the carryover combination identifying BB is set is “mode 0” is “80”, the main CPU 31 first sets the random value “ The determination value “75” corresponding to “destination mode 0” is subtracted from “80”. The value obtained by subtraction is “5” (positive value). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the determination value “75” corresponding to the “migration destination mode 0” from the value “5” obtained by this subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−70” (negative value). Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines “mode 1” as the transfer destination mode, and sets the determined “mode 1” in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 10-4-3, 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, the gaming state is shifted to “non-FT” (the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous game state for the player).

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

  As shown in FIG. 23, 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, when the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state, the winning combination is determined based on the random number extracted in step 8 and the BB general gaming state probability lottery table (FIG. 6C). 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. 6D).

  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. 6B).

  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. 6A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, in the FT probability lottery table (FIG. 6B), 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. 6A), the probability that a loss is determined as a winning combination is “11871/16384”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when a carryover combination (BB or RB) is set 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. In other words, 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.

  In step 11-6, the main CPU 31 sets a winning combination flag 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 BB or RB is set as the carryover combination, the main CPU 31 further determines the BB or RB as the winning combination, and the winning combination that specifies the BB or RB becomes the carryover combination. Until now, it has been described as an operation of a gaming machine (so-called free time machine (FT machine)) that stores information (stock number, etc.) corresponding to BB or RB, but is not limited to this, FT machine You may apply to other game machines.

  Next, the details of the above-described winning combination determination process for stop will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the winning combination determination process for stop according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 24, 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, the main CPU 31 uses the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33 and the stop winning combination determination table (for BB gaming state or RB gaming state) for stopping. Determine the winning role. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a stop winning combination flag for specifying the determined winning combination for stop in the stop winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  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). Further, the main CPU 31 sets a stop winning combination flag for specifying the determined winning combination for stop in the stop winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  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). Further, the main CPU 31 sets a stop winning combination flag for specifying the determined winning combination for stop in the stop winning combination storage area of the main RAM 33.

  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. 7, 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 selects a stop table group based on the winning combination for stop and the table group determination table (FIG. 7) determined in step 12-2, step 12-4 or step 12-5. .

  Next, details of the above-described sliding frame number determination process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the slip frame number determination processing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in step 22-1, the main CPU 31 refers to the total number storage area of the main RAM 33, and determines whether or not it is the mode transition lottery game number (FIG. 14 (a)). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a multiple of 300 games such as 300 games and 600 games. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22-2 when the number of mode transition lottery games is reached, and ends the sliding frame number determination process when it is not a mode transition lottery number games.

  In Step 22-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation (the first stop button operation) is the stop button 3L. When the first stop operation is the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 22-3. When the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 22-6. Move on to processing.

  In step 22-3, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number used in step 22-4.

  In step 22-4, since the first stop operation is the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 switches to the random number extracted in step 22-3, the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and the staying mode. Based on this, the migration destination mode is determined. The main CPU 31 stores the determined transfer destination mode in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33. For example, when the random number value extracted when the staying mode is “mode 0” is “200”, the main CPU 31 first determines from the random value “150” corresponding to “destination mode 0”. The value “150” is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “50” (positive value). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the determination value “106” corresponding to the “migration destination mode 2” from the value “50” obtained by this subtraction. The value obtained by subtraction is “−56” (negative value). Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines “mode 2” as the transfer destination mode, and stores the determined “mode 2” in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Note that the mode transition lottery game in step 22-4 is a game in which a lottery is performed as to whether or not the mode is shifted from a mode unfavorable to the player to an advantageous mode as described above.

  In step 22-5, since the first stop operation is the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 selects the winning possible stop table (for example, FIG. 9) and determines the number of sliding symbols described above. Specifically, since the first stop operation is the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 aligns the combination of symbols related to the winning combination on the effective line.

  In Step 22-6, since the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 selects a non-winning stop table (for example, FIG. 10) and determines the number of sliding symbols described above. Specifically, since the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 does not align the combination of symbols related to the winning combination with the active line (aligns the gap).

  Here, the main CPU 31 performs the mode transition lottery and selects the winning possible stop table only when the first stop operation is the stop button 3L in the game in which the mode transition lottery is performed. Further, in the game in which the mode transition lottery is performed, when the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 does not perform the mode transition lottery and selects the non-winning stop table. That is, in the game in which the mode transfer lottery is performed, unless the player operates the stop button 3L first, the player cannot stop the winning combination (except for the lost game) without performing the mode shift lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 performs the mode transition lottery and enables the combination of symbols related to the winning combination only when the first stop operation is the stop button 3L in the game in which the mode transition lottery is performed. Although described as being aligned with the line, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 31 performs the mode transition lottery only when the first stop operation is the stop button 3C (or the stop button 3R) in the game in which the mode transition lottery is performed, and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination May be applied to the active line.

  Next, details of the above-described BB and RB operation check processing will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing BB and RB operation check processing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in step 39-1, 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. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 39-2 when the winning combination is BB, and proceeds to the process of step 39-5 when the winning combination is not BB.

  In step 39-2, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) a BB operating flag for specifying the BB gaming state in the BB operating storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 39-3, 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 game state monitoring process of the next game (FIG. 19), and erases (clears) the number of FT games. In the next game FT game number lottery process (FIG. 20), the number of games is set again.

  In step 39-4, 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 39-5, 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. If the winning combination is RB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 39-6. If the winning combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 ends the BB and RB operation check processing.

  In step 39-6, the main CPU 31 sets (turns on) an RB operating flag for specifying the RB gaming state in the RB operating storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In step 39-7, 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 game state monitoring process of the next game (FIG. 19), and erases (clears) the number of FT games. In the next game number lottery process (FIG. 20), the number of games is set again.

  In step 39-8, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of RB stocks stored in the stock counter storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the first stop operation is the stop button 3L (hereinafter referred to as a specific stop command sequence) in the game (specific unit game (hereinafter referred to as specific game)) in which the mode transition lottery is performed. If it is, the mode transition lottery is performed and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned (the winning stop table is selected). Further, the gaming machine 1 does not arrange the combination of symbols related to the winning combination (selects the non-winning stop table) when it is out of a specific stop command order (hereinafter, irregular pressing) in a specific game. .

  Thus, if the player does not operate the stop button in a specific stop designation order in a specific game, the mode transition lottery (whether the mode is switched from a mode that is disadvantageous to the player or not) (Lottery) is not performed, and the winning combination (except for losing) cannot be stopped, so the consciousness of not pushing irregularly increases (increased consciousness of participation in games). That is, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to perform the mode transition lottery according to the stop command order selected by the player, and determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned with the effective line. Since the determination is made, it is possible to not get bored of the game (the player can be given a sense of participation in the game). Thereby, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can enhance 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 for determining the winning combination (main CPU 31, step 11 in FIG. 16) 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 at least a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a plurality of symbols varying in a predetermined display area are stopped. In the stop control means (main CPU 31, step 22 in FIG. 17) to be executed and a specific unit game (mode transition lottery game), the first mode (for example, mode 0 or mode which is relatively disadvantageous for the player) A mode transition means (1) for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a second mode (for example, mode 2) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the first mode. The game machine is provided with a main CPU 31 and step 22) in FIG. 17, and a signal (stop command signal) for instructing to stop a plurality of symbols changing in a predetermined display area in accordance with an operation by the player. A plurality of variable stop command means (stop button 7L to stop button 7R) for output are provided, and the mode transition means stops the signal output from the variable stop command means in a specific unit game. Command sequence specific stop command sequence (e.g., the first stop operation stop button 3L) only when it is, and summarized in that migrating game state from the first mode to the second mode.

  In addition, in the specific unit game, the stop control means determines the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means only when the stop command order of the signals output from the variable stop command means is the specific stop command order. The gist is to stop and control the combination of symbols in a predetermined display area.

  Further, when a specific combination (for example, BB or RB) is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, a combination of symbols related to the specific combination (for example, “7-7-7” in a predetermined display area). ”Or“ BAR-BAR-BAR ”) is stopped and displayed, the combination of the carryover combination storage means (the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33) for storing the specific combination as a carryover combination, and the symbol relating to the specific combination From the first state (FT) where there is a low possibility that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area, the possibility that the combination of symbols relating to the specific combination is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area is higher than the first state. A game state transition means (main CPU 31, step 10 in FIG. 16) for shifting the game state to the second state (non-FT), and a carryover combination storage means as a carryover combination in the first state. Is stored in A game state continuation number determining means (main CPU 31, step 9 in FIG. 16) for determining a game state continuation number (FT game number) which is the number of unit games until the game state is shifted from the second state to the second state. The gaming mode continuation number determining means determines the gaming state continuation number from the first range, and the second mode is determined by the gaming state continuation number determining means. The gist is that the game state continuation number is determined from the second range that is more advantageous than the range.

  In addition, the game machine includes effect execution means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, etc.) for executing the effect contents according to the game state, and the first mode is determined by the winning combination determining means. The second mode is the first mode in which the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is likely to be notified in the effect executing means. The gist is higher than that.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability that the BB or RB shown in the next table determination table in FIG. 11 is determined as a carryover combination is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the range of the number of FT games shown in the FT game number determination table of FIG. 12 is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate.

  The number of mode transition lottery games has been described as being played every 300 games, but is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate.

[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, when the BB or RB is set as the carryover combination, the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) in the first embodiment further determines BB or RB as the winning combination and specifies the determined BB or RB. While this is an operation of a gaming machine (so-called free time machine (FT machine)) that stores information (stock number, etc.) corresponding to BB or RB until the winning combination to be carried over is a carryover combination, in this embodiment The gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) uses the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like to stop the winning combination determined by the stop winning combination determining process (FIG. 24) or the stop button 3L. The operation of a gaming machine (so-called super time machine (ST machine)) that informs the player of the order of operation of the stop button 3R (hereinafter referred to as the pressing order). Specifically, it is as shown below.

  First, a description will be given of the number of games for which high-probability lottery is performed and the high-probability transition lottery table used in the high-probability lottery referred to in the high-probability lottery game (slip frame number determination process (FIG. 28) described later). .

  The high-probability transition lottery game refers to a liquid crystal display device from a low-probability state in which there is a low possibility of notifying the player of the winning combination or pushing order for stopping using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like. 5. A game in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the gaming state to a high probability state where there is a high possibility of notifying the player of the winning combination for stopping or pushing order using the lamps 101 or the speakers 102 It is. That is, in the high-probability transition lottery game, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the player is shifted from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state. Further, the high probability transition lottery game number is the number of games in which the high probability transition lottery game is performed.

  FIG. 27A is a diagram showing the number of games in which a high probability transfer lottery game is performed. As shown in FIG. 27A, the high-probability transition lottery game is played every 300 games. In this embodiment, 300 games, 600 games, 900 games, 1200 games, 1500 games, and the like are determined by referring to the total number of games stored in the total game number storage area of the main RAM.

  Fig. 27 (b) is a high probability transfer lottery table used when performing a high probability transfer lottery in the high probability transfer lottery game (slip frame number determination process (step 22-3 in Fig. 28)). The random number range used in is “0 to 256”.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, when the staying mode is “low probability state”, “low probability state” is selected as the destination mode with a probability of 128/256, and the probability of 128/256. Thus, “high probability state” is selected as the transition destination mode. When the staying mode is the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” is selected as the transition destination mode with a probability of 256/256 (100%).

  In this way, in the high probability transition lottery game, when the staying mode is the “low probability state”, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the transition destination mode is shifted to the “high probability state”. When the staying mode is the “high probability state”, the “low probability state” is not selected as the destination mode.

  In the following, the high / low switching table used when determining whether or not the high probability state is shifted to the low probability state will be described. The elevation switching table is a table used in later-described elevation switching processing (step 111-3 in FIG. 30). The high / low switching table is a table that is referred to only in the case of a high probability state. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 28 is “0 to 64”.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the stay mode is “high probability state”, “low probability state” is selected as the destination mode with a probability of 16/64, and transition is performed with a probability of 48/64. “High probability state” is selected as the previous mode.

  Thus, in the high probability transition lottery table described above, when the stay mode is “high probability state”, “high probability state” is selected as the transition destination mode with a probability of 100%. In the table, the “low probability state” is determined as the transition destination mode with a probability of 16/48. That is, when the staying mode is the “high probability state”, the “low probability state” is selected as the transition destination mode only in the high / low switching table.

  Next, the details of the sliding frame number determination process in which the lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from the low probability state disadvantageous to the player to the high probability state advantageous to the player over the low probability state will be described. To do. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a slip frame number determination process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in step 22-1, the main CPU 31 refers to the total number storage area of the main RAM 33, and determines whether or not the number is a high-probability transfer lottery game number (FIG. 27 (a)). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a multiple of 300 games such as 300 games and 600 games. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 22-2 when the number of high-probability transition lottery games is reached, and ends the sliding frame number determination process when it is not a mode transition lottery number game.

  In Step 22-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation (the first stop button operation) is the stop button 3L. Further, when the first stop operation is the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22-3. When the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 22-7. Move on to processing.

  In step 22-3, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number used in step 22-4.

  In step 22-4, the main CPU 31 determines the destination mode based on the random number extracted in step 22-3, the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and the staying mode. The main CPU 31 stores the determined transfer destination mode in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33. For example, when the staying mode is “low probability state”, the main CPU 31 determines “low probability state” as the transition destination mode with a probability of 128/256, and transition destination with the probability of 128/256. The “high probability state” is determined as the mode, and the determined transfer destination mode is stored in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Note that the high-probability transition lottery game in step 22-4 is a game in which a lottery is performed as to whether or not the player is to be shifted from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state as described above.

  In step 22-5, the main CPU 31 transmits a command corresponding to the mode stored in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33 to the sub control circuit 76. Specifically, when the mode stored in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33 is “high probability state”, the main CPU 31 transmits a high probability command to the sub-control circuit 76 and stores the mode in the main RAM 33. When the mode stored in the area is “low probability state”, a low probability command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 76. The sub-control circuit 76 uses the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like to notify the player of the winning winning combination or the pressing order according to the high probability command or the low probability command. You can draw a lottery. Details of the sub control circuit 76 will be described later (FIGS. 31 and 32).

  In Step 22-6, the main CPU 31 selects a winning possible stop table (for example, FIG. 9) and determines the number of sliding symbols described above. Specifically, since the first stop operation is the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 aligns the combination of symbols related to the winning combination on the effective line.

  In step 22-7, the main CPU 31 selects a non-winning stop table (for example, FIG. 10) and determines the number of sliding symbols described above. Specifically, since the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L, the main CPU 31 does not align the combination of symbols related to the winning combination with the active line (aligns the gap).

  Here, the main CPU 31 performs the high-probability transition lottery and selects the winning winning stop table only when the first stop operation is the stop button 3L in the game in which the high-probability transition lottery is performed. Further, in the game in which the high probability transfer lottery is performed, the main CPU 31 does not perform the high probability transfer lottery and selects the non-winning stop table when the first stop operation is not the stop button 3L. That is, in a game where a high probability transition lottery is performed, unless the stop button 3L is operated first, the player may not perform the high probability transition lottery and stop the winning combination (except for losing). Can not.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 performs the high-probability transition lottery only when the first stop operation is the stop button 3L in the game in which the high-probability transition lottery is performed, and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 31 performs the high-probability transition lottery only when the first stop operation is the stop button 3C (or the stop button 3R) in the game in which the high-probability transition lottery is performed, and the symbols related to the winning combination It is also possible to apply a combination of the above to the active line.

  Next, details of the high / low switching process in which a lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from the high probability state that is advantageous to the player to the low probability state that is disadvantageous to the player will be described. . FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the elevation switching process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Note that FIG. 29 shows a process of switching between high and low between the probability lottery process (step 11 in FIG. 16) and the winning combination determination process for stop (step 12 in FIG. 16) in the operation of the gaming machine 1 (main CPU 31) described above. Shall be done.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in step 111-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination flag stored in the winning combination storage area of the main RAM is a flag for specifying replay. Further, when the winning combination flag is a flag for specifying replay, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 111-2, and when the winning combination flag is not a flag for specifying replay, the main CPU 31 ends the high / low switching process. .

  In step 111-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the staying mode is in a high probability state. Further, when the main CPU 31 is in the high probability state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 111-3, and when not in the high probability state, the main CPU 31 ends the high / low switching process.

  In step 111-3, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number, and determines the transfer destination mode based on the random number and the high / low switching table (FIG. 28). The main CPU 31 stores the determined transfer destination mode in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33. For example, the main CPU 31 determines “low probability state” as the transfer destination mode with a probability of 16/64, determines “high probability state” as the transfer destination mode with a probability of 48/64, and determines the determined transfer destination The mode is stored in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Here, in the high probability transition lottery table as described above, when the staying mode is the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” is determined as the transition destination mode with a probability of 100%. In the switching table, the “low probability state” may be determined as the transfer destination mode.

  In step 111-4, the main CPU 31 transmits a command corresponding to the mode stored in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33 to the sub control circuit 76. Specifically, when the mode stored in the mode storage area of the main RAM 33 is “high probability state”, the main CPU 31 transmits a high probability command to the sub-control circuit 76 and stores the mode in the main RAM 33. When the mode stored in the area is “low probability state”, a low probability command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 76. The sub-control circuit 76 uses the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like to notify the player of the winning winning combination or the pressing order according to the high probability command or the low probability command. You can draw a lottery. Details of the sub control circuit 76 will be described later (FIGS. 31 and 32).

  In the following, according to the high probability command or the low probability command described above, whether or not to notify the player of the winning combination for stopping or the pressing order using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like. An example of the operation of the sub control circuit 76 that performs lottery will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the sub control circuit 76 notifies the player of the pressing order using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like.

  FIG. 31 shows a high probability table (FIG. 31 (a)) and a low probability table (FIG. 31 (b)) referred to in the sub control circuit (step 204 or step 205 in FIG. 32). Specifically, the sub control circuit 76 refers to the high probability table (FIG. 31 (a)) when a high probability command is received, and decreases when a low probability command is received. Refer to the probability table (FIG. 31B). As illustrated in FIG. 31, ST, non-ST, and a determination value are associated with the high probability table and the low probability table. Note that the random number range used in FIG. 31 is “0 to 255”.

  The super time (hereinafter referred to as ST) is to notify the player of the pressing order using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like. The non-super time (hereinafter referred to as non-ST) is to not notify the player of the pressing order using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like.

  In the high probability table and the low probability table, determination values are set according to ST or non-ST. This determination value is a value subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the determination value is subtracted from the extracted random number value and the value obtained by the subtraction is a negative value, ST or non-ST corresponding to the determination value is selected.

  For example, when the random number value extracted when the staying mode is “high probability state” is “10”, first, the determination value corresponding to “ST” of the high probability table from this random number value “10”. “13” is subtracted. The value obtained by subtraction is “−3” (negative value). Therefore, “ST” is selected. That is, it is determined to notify the player of the pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, in the high probability table, the determination value corresponding to “ST” is “13”, and the determination value corresponding to “non-ST” is “243”. Further, as shown in FIG. 31B, in the low probability table, the determination value corresponding to “ST” is “1”, and the determination value corresponding to “non-ST” is “255”.

  Thus, the sub control circuit 76 is more likely to select “ST” when receiving a high probability command than when receiving a low probability command. On the other hand, when the low probability command is received, the possibility that “ST” is selected is significantly lower than when the high probability command is received. That is, when a high-probability command is received (high probability state), there is a high possibility of notifying the player of the push order, and when a low-probability command is received (low probability state), the push order is changed. The possibility of notifying the player is low.

  Next, the operation of the sub-control circuit 76 that notifies the pressing order described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sub control circuit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in step 201, the sub-control circuit 76 determines whether or not a command (game start command) indicating that a game is started has been received. If the sub control circuit 76 receives a game start command, the sub control circuit 76 proceeds to the processing of step 202. If the sub control circuit 76 does not receive a game start command, the sub control circuit 76 performs an operation of notifying the pressing order. finish. It is assumed that the game start command includes information indicating the game state, the winning combination determined in step 11, the winning winning combination determined in step 12, and the like.

  In step 202, the sub control circuit 76 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bell. If the winning combination is a bell, the sub-control circuit 76 proceeds to the process of step 203. If the winning combination is not a bell, the sub-control circuit 76 ends the operation of notifying the pressing order.

  In step 203, the sub-control circuit 76 determines whether or not the staying (current) mode is in a high probability state. Specifically, the sub control circuit 76 determines whether or not a high probability command has been received from the main CPU 31.

  In step 204, since the sub control circuit 76 has received the high probability command, the sub control circuit 76 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute ST based on the high probability table (FIG. 31A).

  In step 205, since the sub control circuit 76 has received the low probability command, the sub control circuit 76 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute ST based on the low probability table (FIG. 31B).

  In step 206, the sub-control circuit 76 determines whether or not to execute ST by the lottery in step 204 or step 205. Further, the sub control circuit 76 proceeds to the process of step 207 when executing ST, and ends the operation of notifying of the pressing order when not executing ST.

  In step 207, the sub control circuit 76 notifies the player of the pressing order using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamps 101, the speakers 102, or the like.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the first stop operation is a stop button 3L (hereinafter referred to as a specific stop command sequence) in a game (specific unit game (hereinafter referred to as a specific game)) in which a lottery transition lottery is performed. ), A high-probability transition lottery is performed, and a combination of symbols related to the winning combination is aligned (a winning possible stop table is selected). Further, the gaming machine 1 does not arrange the combination of symbols related to the winning combination (selects the non-winning stop table) when it is out of a specific stop command order (hereinafter, irregular pressing) in a specific game. .

  As a result, if a player does not operate the stop button in a specific stop designation order in a specific game, a high-probability transition lottery (whether or not a transition from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state for the player is made) (The lottery) is not performed, and the winning combination (except for losing) cannot be stopped, so the consciousness not to push the irregularity increases (the consciousness to participate in the game is improved). In other words, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to perform a high-probability transition lottery according to the stop command sequence selected by the player in a specific game, and uses the combination of symbols related to the winning combination as an effective line. It is possible to keep the game from getting bored (the player can be conscious of participating in the game). Thereby, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can enhance the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming machine is in the general gaming state, the pushing order of the bells is often selected to be irregular pushing. Since the bells are more aligned than when performing, the regular push forward can be urged by inserting a high-probability transition lottery regularly.

  Moreover, although the gaming machine 1 has been described as notifying the player of the pressing order (the operation order of the stop button 7L to the stop button 7R), it is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 1 may notify the player of the winning combination for stopping.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 has been described as performing ST only when the winning combination is a bell. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the winning combination for a stop is other than a bell (excluding loser) Good.

  Although the gaming machine 1 has been described as being applied to a pachislot machine, the present invention 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.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 has been described as being applied to a pachislot machine, but is not limited thereto, and may be applied to a gaming machine (a so-called slot machine) that is not provided with a stop button. Good.

  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.

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 block diagram which shows the sub control circuit 76 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 "mode transfer table" which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of "the number of games which performs a mode transfer lottery" and a "mode transfer table" in the mode transfer lottery game 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 mode transition 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 sliding frame number determination 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 figure which shows an example of the "high probability lottery game number" and the "high probability transfer lottery table" in the high probability lottery game which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the "high / low switching table" which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sliding frame number determination process which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the height switching process which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the "high probability table" and the "low probability table" which concern on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the sub control circuit 76 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 ... LEDs, 101 ... lamps, 102 ... speakers, 103 ... volume control unit

Claims (4)

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 instruction 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;
Stop control means for controlling to stop the plurality of symbols changing in the predetermined display area based on at least the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
In a specific unit game, the gaming state is changed from the first mode, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player, to the second mode, which is relatively advantageous to the player than the first mode. Mode transition means for transition,
A plurality of variable stop command means for outputting a signal for commanding to stop the plurality of symbols changing in the predetermined display area in response to an operation by the player,
In the specific unit game, the mode transition means changes from the first mode to the second mode only when the stop command order of the signals output from the variable stop command means is a specific stop command order. A gaming machine characterized by shifting a gaming state to a mode.   In the specific unit game, the stop control means is determined by the winning combination determining means only when the stop command order of the signals output from the variable stop command means is the specific stop command order. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is controlled to stop in the predetermined display area. 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 and displayed in the predetermined display area from the first state in which the combination of symbols related to the specific combination is unlikely to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined display area. A gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a second state having a higher possibility than the first state;
In the first state, when the specific combination is stored in the carryover combination storage means as the carryover combination, the unit game until the game state is shifted from the first state to the second state A game state continuation number determining means for determining a game state continuation number that is a number,
In the first mode, the gaming state continuation number is determined from the first range by the gaming state continuation number determining means,
In the second mode, the gaming state continuation number is determined by the gaming state continuation number determination means from a second range that is more advantageous than the first range. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. Providing production execution means for executing the production contents according to the gaming state,
In the first mode, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is unlikely to be notified in the effect executing means,
2. The second mode is characterized in that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is more likely to be notified by the effect executing means than in the first mode. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2.

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