JP2006095114A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the aleatory mind of a player and expecting the rise and fall of discharge balls while being limited. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 performs the operation of a first game state (for instance, a first BB game state) in which the probability that the operation of a special game state (for instance, an RB game state) is performed is a first value on the basis of a decided winning role when a specified symbol combination is displayed, performs the operation of a second game state (for instance, a second BB game state or the like) in which the probability that the operation of the special game state is performed is a second value different from the first value on the basis of the decided winning role when the specified symbol combination is displayed, and ends the first game state or the second game state when numerical information (for instance, a putout number counter) is updated to be a predetermined value (for instance, 465) based on a game value (for instance, a putout number) imparted to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are drawn on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of these reels are provided, and some of the plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel Designate the number of medals and coins to be inserted in a unit game based on a display window for displaying symbols, a stepping motor that individually rotates each reel, and an operation by a player (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) Command to start rotation of all reels based on a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a medal sensor or BET switch for outputting a signal to be output and a medal or coin are inserted. A plurality of start switches for outputting a signal to be operated and corresponding to each reel, and a command to stop the rotation of each reel based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) And a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor and determines the player's win / loss based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display window as a result of rotation and stop of all reels. There are known gaming machines (so-called pachislot machines).

  Currently, when the start operation is performed, the mainstream gaming machine performs an internal lottery based on the lottery table and random number sampling, and the result of the internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as “winning role”), The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation by the player. For this reason, even if the winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the aforementioned internal lottery, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning will not be established, A predetermined technique (so-called “promotion”) is required.

  In addition, the gaming machine is known to have a bonus game in which a game advantageous to the player is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this bonus game, the winning combination related to winning is determined with a relatively high probability as compared to the normal game other than the bonus game, so that there is a possibility of paying out more medals than in the normal game. Therefore, the ball can be raised and lowered, and the fun of the game is increased.

In addition, in the gaming machine having the bonus game, the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”) becomes a predetermined value mainly for the purpose of suppressing the undulation of the game. A gaming machine that ends a bonus game is known.
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  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, the bonus game ends when the number of payouts reaches a predetermined value, so that it is possible to suppress the rise and fall of the ball and suppress the player's gambling, but payout in the bonus game There is a possibility that the number of the games is poorly changed and the bonus game becomes monotonous. For this reason, there is a possibility that the interest of the player in the bonus game is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the gambling feeling of a player and can make a rolling up and down even within a limited range.

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

  A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on a start operation, and a winning combination determined based on a signal output by the start signal output means The winning combination determining means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means, and the symbol changing means based on the stop operation. Based on the stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol, the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the symbol changing means A stop control means for stopping and controlling the fluctuation of the symbol to be performed, and when the symbol combination related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means Game value giving means for giving a game value to a player, numerical information updating means for updating numerical information based on the game value given to the player by the game value giving means, and winning by the winning combination determining means When the combination of a specific symbol is displayed by the special game state actuating means for operating the special game state having a higher probability of determining the winning combination than the other game states, and the symbol display unit, the winning combination determination First gaming state actuating means for actuating the first gaming state in which the probability that the special gaming state is actuated by the special gaming state actuating means is a first value based on the winning combination determined by the means; When the combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, the special game state is activated by the special gaming state operating means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. The numerical information is determined in advance by second gaming state operating means for operating in the second gaming state, which is a second value different from the first value. And a ending means for ending the operation of the first gaming state or the second gaming state when updated to a new value.

  According to this gaming machine, based on the determined winning combination, the first gaming state is activated with the first probability that the special gaming state is activated. Further, based on the determined winning combination, the second gaming state is activated in which the probability that the special gaming state is activated is a second value different from the first value. When the numerical information updated based on the game value given to the player reaches a predetermined value, the operation in the first game state or the second game state is terminated. Thereby, based on the determined winning combination, the first gaming state or the second gaming state is operated, and the probability that the special gaming state is operated in each gaming state can be varied. For example, if the determined winning combination is the first winning combination, the first gaming state is activated, and if the determined winning combination is the second winning combination different from the first winning combination, Two game state operations can be performed. Further, in the special game state, the probability that the winning combination related to winning is determined is higher than in other game states, so that the chance to give a game value to the player increases. Therefore, for example, if the probability that the special game state is activated is high, the opportunity to give the player a game value increases, and the numerical information reaches a predetermined value (that is, the first game state or the second game state). It is possible to reduce the number of unit games until the operation of the state is finished). If the number of unit games until the numerical information reaches a predetermined value decreases, the opportunity to input game value in the first game state or the second game state also decreases, so the first game state or the second game state The game value that the player actually acquires (that is, the value obtained by subtracting the input game value from the game value assigned to the player) can be increased. As a result, the player actually acquires the game by changing the probability that the special game state is transferred in the first game state or the second game state in which the game value given to the player is limited. The game value can be made different, so that the player's gambling feeling can be suppressed and the undulations can be given up and down even within a limited range.

  Also, a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on the start operation, and a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means The winning combination determining means for determining the symbol, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means, and the symbol changing means based on the stop operation The symbol variation based on the stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding the stop of the symbol variation to be performed, the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means A stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbols performed by the means, wherein the symbol display means displays a specific symbol combination When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the first game state operating means for operating the first gaming state based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the symbol display means, the winning combination is displayed. Based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining means, the second gaming state operating means for operating the second gaming state, the numerical information updating means for updating numerical information, and the numerical information by the numerical information updating means. When updated to the first value, the operation of the first gaming state is terminated, and when the numerical information is updated to a second value different from the first value by the numerical information updating means, And a ending means for ending the operation of the second gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, the first gaming state is activated based on the determined winning combination. Also, the second gaming state is activated based on the determined winning combination. Further, when the numerical information is updated to the first value, the first gaming state is ended, and when the numerical information is updated to a second value different from the first value, the second gaming state is ended. . Thus, based on the determined winning combination, the first gaming state or the second gaming state is operated, and the value of numerical information serving as a reference for ending the gaming state depending on the gaming state in which the operation has been performed Can be different.

  In the gaming machine, when the symbol display means displays a combination of symbols related to winning, the gaming machine has a game value giving means for giving a game value to a player, and the numerical information updating means has the game value A gaming machine, wherein the numerical information is updated based on a gaming value given to a player by a giving means.

  According to this gaming machine, the numerical information is updated based on the gaming value given to the player. Thereby, the game value given to a player can be varied according to the first game state or the second game state. As a result, it is possible to make a difference in the game value to be given to the player, so that the player's gambling can be suppressed and the ball can be raised and lowered even within a limited range.

  The gaming machine further includes special game state operating means for operating a special game state in which the probability that the winning combination related to winning is determined by the winning combination determining means is higher than other gaming states, and the numerical information The update means updates the numerical information based on the operation of the special game state performed by the special game state operation means.

  According to this gaming machine, the numerical information is updated on the basis that an operation in a special gaming state having a higher probability of determining a winning combination related to winning is performed than in other gaming states. Thereby, according to the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, the frequency | count that the operation | movement of a special game state is performed can be varied. Here, in the special gaming state, the probability that the winning combination related to winning is determined is higher than in other gaming states, so that the chance to give the player game value increases. Therefore, for example, the greater the number of times that the special game state is activated, the greater the opportunity to give the player a game value in the first game state or the second game state. As a result, it is possible to make a difference in the game value to be given to the player, so that the player's gambling can be suppressed and the ball can be raised and lowered even within a limited range.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the gambling feeling of the player and to make the balls appear undulating even within a limited range.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention. In this gaming machine 1, medals are used. However, the gaming value used in the gaming machine 1 is not limited to this, and other than coins, gaming balls, tokens, etc., it is given to or given to a player. A card or the like storing game value information is also applicable.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the main control circuit 71, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable.

  Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a later-described main control circuit 71 so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and the symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R indicate the rotation of the reels. It fluctuates with it.

  Further, the front door 1b is formed with a panel display portion 2 as a substantially vertical surface. In the center of the panel display portion 2, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is provided so that it may be located in. The symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 receives a winning that serves as a reference for determining success or failure of winning based on the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. A line is provided. As the winning lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the oblique direction.

  The five winning lines 8a to 8e are basically operated by operating a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22. Each one, three, and five are activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line). Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later. The determination of winning is made based on this active line. For example, a symbol {for example, a bell described later (symbol 94)} constituting a combination of symbols related to a predetermined combination (for example, a bell described later) is stopped and displayed along the position corresponding to the active line. As a result, a winning combination of a predetermined combination (for example, a bell) is established.

  A 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on in accordance with the number of medals (that is, the number of inserted coins) inserted in order to play a unit game (that is, one game). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one and one winning line (8c) is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of inserted sheets is two and the three pay lines (8b, 8c, 8d) are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the number of inserted sheets is 3 and all winning lines (8a to 8e) are activated.

  In addition, an information display unit 18 is provided below the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals stored in the gaming machine 1 (so-called “credit”), the number of medals to be paid out to the player at the time of winning a prize (hereinafter referred to as “the number of payouts”). ”), The number of unit games in the RB gaming state described later, the number of winnings, and the like are displayed.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game is displayed.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 is provided. The above-described winning line is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal slot 22. Also, if more than 3 medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number inserted”)), Medals are credited.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 are provided for inserting medals from credited medals. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is used to insert three medals out of credited medals (that is, the maximum number of inserted medals) by a single pressing operation. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, the above-described winning line is activated.

  An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET buttons 11, 12, and 13. By operating the operation unit 17, information about a game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the C / P button 14 is pressed to switch from credit to payout, the credited medal is paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front, and the payout medal is stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. From the speaker 16, an effect sound, a notification sound, etc. according to the game situation are emitted.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14 to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a start operation and to start changing the symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Yes.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a stop operation are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Is provided. The unit game of the embodiment starts when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light in a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol array arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, red 7 (symbol 91), blue 7 (symbol 92), BAR (symbol 93), bell (symbol 94), watermelon (symbol 95), replay (symbol 96) and cherry (symbol 97). The symbol sequence which consists of is drawn. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Each symbol is assigned a code number of 00 to 20, and is stored as a data table in the ROM 32 (FIG. 3) of the main control circuit 71 described later.

  FIG. 3 shows a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, or the sub control circuit 72.

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

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) the random number generated by the random number generator 36. By using the extracted random number, a lottery process is performed, and predetermined information (for example, an internal winning combination described later) is determined.

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores programs (for example, FIG. 8 to FIG. 16 described later), various tables (for example, FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 described later), and various types for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72. Control commands (commands) are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, various types of information such as identification information for identifying an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a gaming state, and numerical information for specifying the number of unit games, the number of winnings, the number of payouts, and the like are set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the aforementioned command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like are principal actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. is there.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated or stopped.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls driving of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on and off.

  The display unit driving circuit 48 drives and controls the information display unit 18. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the information display unit 18.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection. There are a circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and command to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The signal to be output is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S detect the player's operation on the 1-BET button 11, the 2-BET button 12, and the maximum BET button 13, respectively. A signal that instructs insertion of one, two, or three medals is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  The sub control circuit 72 performs various processes (such as determination and execution of effects) based on various commands (such as a start command described later) output from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 determines and displays an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and the effect sound and effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determine and output sound.

  Further, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 displays an image corresponding to the information determined by the signal output from the operation unit 17 on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the sub control circuit 72 adjusts the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the signal output from the volume control unit 103.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal is output from the start switch 6S that starts a unit game on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are driven. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. At this time, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are output to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse set in the RAM 33 is cleared to 0 by the output of the reset pulse. Thereby, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is set in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  When a signal is output from the start switch 6S, random number sampling is performed by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, lottery processing is performed based on the extracted random number, and an internal winning combination is determined.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by a stop operation, the reels 3L, 3L, A control signal for stopping and controlling 3C and 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, a display combination search process is performed based on a combination of symbols displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the center line 8c). The search for the display combination is performed based on a symbol combination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 32. In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to winning, a corresponding medal payout number, and a corresponding determination code are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. The Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped. When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the information display unit 18. In the embodiment, the medal payout and credit performed when the symbol combination related to winning is displayed may be collectively referred to as “payout”.

  FIG. 4 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination and the number of payouts.

  As the display combination of the gaming machine 1, BB (so-called big bonus), CT (so-called challenge time), RB (so-called regular bonus), bell, watermelon, cherry, and replay are set.

  As shown in FIG. 4, BB (including first BB, second BB, third BB, and fourth BB, which will be described later) is activated by three red 7s (symbol 91) displayed along the active line. To do. When BB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state. The number of payouts corresponding to the operation of BB is 0.

  CT operates when three whites 7 (symbol 92) are displayed side by side along the active line. When CT is activated, the gaming state is updated to the CT gaming state. The number of payouts corresponding to the operation of CT is 0.

  The RB operates by displaying three BARs (symbol 93) side by side along the active line. When the RB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the RB gaming state. Further, the number of payouts corresponding to the operation of the RB is 0.

  The bell is won by three bells (symbol 94) displayed along the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the Bell prize is fifteen.

  The watermelon is won by displaying three watermelons (symbol 95) side by side along the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the watermelon winning is eight.

  The cherry is awarded when the cherry (symbol 97) stops and displays on the upper, middle or lower display window 4L. The number of payouts corresponding to the winning of the cherry is two. When the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, a winning is made on two active lines, so the corresponding payout number is 4 (2 x 2).

  Replay is established by displaying three replays (symbol 96) side by side along the active line. The payout number corresponding to the establishment of the replay is 0, but when the replay is established, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established is automatically inserted into the next unit game, so that the player can play the next unit game without consuming the medal.

  Further, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to the operation of the BB, CT, and RB, the winning of the bell, the watermelon, the cherry, and the establishment of the replay is displayed, the loss is established. The display combination includes BB, CT, RB, bell, watermelon, cherry, and replay as described above, and also includes loss.

  With reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination will be described.

  A probability lottery table is provided for each gaming state. In this probability lottery table, an internal winning combination, a random number range in which each internal winning combination is determined, and a winning probability are associated. In this probability lottery table, BB (including 1BB, 2BB, 3BB and 4BB, which will be described later), CT, RB, cherry, bell, watermelon, Replay and loss are provided. The random number range used in this probability lottery table is “0-16383”.

  Here, the gaming state of the embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a BB internal winning state, a CT internal winning state, an RB internal winning state, a BB general gaming state, a CT gaming state, and an RB gaming state. These seven types of gaming states are basically distinguished by the types of roles that may be determined. The transition between the game states is performed by the CPU 31 according to the program stored in the ROM 32 described above.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which none of BB, CT, or RB is operating, and none of BB, CT, or RB is won. The general game state is set as the most unfavorable game state for the player as compared to other game states.

  When the BB is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the BB internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, the BB is held as an internal winning combination until the BB is activated (generally referred to as “carryover”). Called “carryover”). While BB is held as an internal winning combination, the BB internal winning state continues.

  When the CT is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the CT internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when the CT is determined as the internal winning combination, the CT is carried over as a carryover until the CT is activated. While the CT is carried over, the CT internal winning state continues.

  Further, when the RB is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the RB internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when the RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the RB is carried over as the carryover combination until the RB operates. While the RB is carried over, the RB internal winning state continues.

  When a combination of symbols related to BB is displayed in the BB internal winning state, BB is activated. When BB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state. The BB gaming state includes a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state. In the BB gaming state, the BB gaming state is first updated to the BB general gaming state, and then updated to the RB gaming state by the operation of the RB in the BB general gaming state. The BB gaming state is terminated when the total payout number in the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465). Note that the BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory is operating.

  When a combination of symbols relating to CT is displayed in the CT internal winning state, CT is activated. When CT is activated, the gaming state is updated to the CT gaming state. In the CT gaming state, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, it is possible to establish a winning of cherry, bell or watermelon based on the timing at which signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In the CT gaming state, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 75 msec after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. Further, in other game states other than the CT game state, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec after signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, the CT gaming state requires more skill than the other gaming states, but depending on the aim, it is possible to establish a winning of cherry, bell or watermelon at the player's discretion. . Further, the CT gaming state is terminated when the payout number in the CT gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 253) or when the RB is activated in the CT gaming state. Note that the CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device relating to the second type special accessory is operating.

  When the symbol combination related to RB is displayed in the RB internal winning state, RB is activated. When the RB is activated, the gaming state is updated to the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state is a gaming state in which an internal winning combination (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) related to winning may be determined with a higher probability than other gaming states. In the RB gaming state, the maximum number of inserted games is set to one. For this reason, the ratio of the payout number to the inserted number (so-called payout rate) can be increased, which is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. Also, the RB gaming state is the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “the number of RB games”) reaches 12 times, or the number of winnings (excluding the establishment of replay) is established ( The process ends when the number of “winnings” is 8). The RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the first type special combination is operating.

  (1) in FIG. 5 shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. The general gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state.

  In the general game state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, Replay, RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB, CT, and Lost are determined as internal winning combinations. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure.

  Here, the BB of the embodiment is provided with a first BB, a second BB, a third BB, and a fourth BB. These four types of BBs have different probabilities of being determined. The probability that the first BB is determined is “34/16384”, the probability that the second BB is determined is “20/16384”, the probability that the third BB is determined is “13/16384”, and the fourth BB The probability that is determined is “1/16384”. That is, the probability that each BB is determined is the highest in the first BB and the lowest in the fourth BB. Further, the second BB has a higher probability of being determined than the third BB. In addition, the four types of BBs are operated by displaying the same symbol combination (that is, a symbol combination in which three reds 7 are displayed along the active line). As will be described later, different probability lottery tables are used depending on which type of BB is activated.

  (2) of FIG. 5 shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. The internal winning state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the BB internal winning state, the CT internal winning state, or the RB internal winning state.

  In the internal lottery status probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, or loss will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In addition, since BB, CT, and RB are not provided in the internal winning state probability lottery table, there is no possibility that BB, CT, and RB are determined. In the internal winning state, the probability that replay is determined is higher than in the general gaming state. As a result, opportunities for players to replay are increasing. In addition, the probability that an internal winning combination other than replay and lose is determined is set equal to the probability lottery table for the general gaming state.

  (3) in FIG. 5 shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. The RB gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  In the RB gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the RB gaming state probability lottery table, since BB, CT, RB and replay are not provided, there is no possibility that BB, CT, RB and replay are determined. Further, in the RB gaming state, the probability that cherry, bell, and watermelon are determined is extremely higher than in other gaming states, and the probability that a loss is determined is extremely low. Further, in the RB gaming state, the maximum inserted number is set to one. As a result, in the RB gaming state, the ratio of the payout number to the input number can be increased. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the player can increase the chances of acquiring medals, so that it is possible to play a game that is more advantageous to the player than in other gaming states.

  (4) in FIG. 5 shows a CT gaming state probability lottery table. The CT gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the CT gaming state.

  In the CT game state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the CT gaming state probability lottery table, since BB and CT are not provided, there is no possibility that BB and CT are determined. In addition, the probability that an internal winning combination other than replay and lose is determined is set equal to the probability lottery table for the general gaming state. Note that when the RB operates in the CT gaming state, the CT gaming state ends.

  In addition, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, the CT gaming state can establish a winning of cherry, bell or watermelon based on the timing at which signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. . Therefore, the probability that the display of the symbol combination relating to cherry, bell, and watermelon is permitted can be extremely increased (16384/16384). As a result, in the CT game state, the payout number can be increased as compared with other game states by winning the bell with the largest payout number by the stop operation, so that a game advantageous to the player can be performed. .

  6 (8) to 6 (8) show a probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state. The BB general gaming state probability lottery table is used when the gaming state is the BB general gaming state.

  In the BB general gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random number range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the BB general gaming state probability lottery table, since BB and CT are not provided, there is no possibility that BB and CT are determined. In the general game state during BB, the probability that replay and RB are determined is higher than in other game states. As a result, in the general game state during BB, it is possible to increase the chance that the player can play the game again and to operate the RB continuously.

  (5) of FIG. 6 is a probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the first BB used when the first BB is operating. In the first BB general gaming state probability lottery table, the probability that RB will be determined is “4096/16384”. Further, the probability that the loss is determined is “5860/16384”.

  (6) in FIG. 6 is a probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the second BB used when the second BB is operating. In the second BB general gaming state probability lottery table, the probability that RB will be determined is “4496/16384”. Further, the probability that the loss is determined is “5460/16384”.

  (7) in FIG. 6 is a probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the third BB used when the third BB is operating. In the probability lottery table for the third BB general gaming state, the probability that the RB will be determined is “4896/16384”. Further, the probability that the loss is determined is “5060/16384”.

  (8) in FIG. 6 is a probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the fourth BB used when the fourth BB is operating. In the probability lottery table for the fourth BB general gaming state, the probability that the RB will be determined is “5296/16384”. In addition, the probability that the loss is determined is “4660/16384”.

  In this way, in each of the BB general gaming state probability lottery tables used in accordance with the type of BB, the probability that the RB is determined is different. Specifically, among the four types, the probability that the RB is determined is the lowest in the first BB general gaming state probability lottery table and the fourth BB general gaming state probability lottery table. In addition, the probability game lot probability table for the third BB general game state has a higher probability of determining RB than the probability game lot probability table for the second BB game state. As a result, in the fourth BB general gaming state probability lottery table, the probability that the RB operates can be made higher than in the other BB general gaming state probability lottery tables.

  Further, in each probability lottery table, the probabilities of determining other internal winning combinations other than lose are equal. Further, the probability that the loss is determined is decreased by a value that increases the probability that RB is determined (or is increased by a value that decreases the probability that RB is determined). As a result, when the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the 4BB is used, the probability of losing is determined is less than when the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the first BB is used. The amount of medals consumed can be reduced. Accordingly, since the amount of medals consumed by insertion until the payout number reaches 465 can be suppressed, the net increase number in the BB gaming state (that is, the number obtained by subtracting the total insertion number from the total payout number in the BB gaming state). Can be increased.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the relationship between the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the determined stop table group will be described. The stop table group indicates a set of stop tables, and is determined at the time of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop table group is determined based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Further, based on the stop table group, a combination of symbols to be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (or on the effective line) is determined.

  When the displayable stop table group is determined as the stop table group, the combination of symbols corresponding to the corresponding internal winning combination can be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (or on the active line). Become. For example, when the replay displayable stop table group is determined, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to replay along the active line. In addition, when the losing display stop table group is determined, a combination of symbols related to losing (that is, a combination of symbols related to other than BB, CT, RB, replay, bell, watermelon, cherry) along the active line. It can be displayed.

  In the general game state, the RB game state, and the BB general game state, a displayable stop table capable of displaying a combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination is surely determined.

  In the general gaming state, if the determined internal winning combination is the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB, the BB displayable stop table group is determined. As a result, it becomes possible to display the combination of symbols related to BB along the effective line.

  In the RB internal winning state, the BB internal winning state, and the CT internal winning state, a displayable stop table capable of displaying a combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination, except when the internal winning combination is lost. Is definitely determined.

  In addition, when the determined internal winning combination is RB, and when the RB displayable stop table group is determined and the combination of symbols related to RB is not displayed, RB becomes the carryover combination after the next game. Carried over. When the RB is carried over, the gaming state becomes the RB internal winning state. In the RB internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the RB displayable stop table group corresponding to the RB set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination concerning RB along the effective line.

  Also, when the determined internal winning combination is 1BB, 2BB, 3BB or 4BB, and when the BB displayable stop table group is determined, the combination of symbols related to BB is not displayed The first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB is carried over as a carryover after the next game. When the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB is carried over, the gaming state becomes the BB internal winning state. In the BB internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the BB displayable stop table group corresponding to the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, and the fourth BB set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the symbol combination concerning BB along the effective line.

  In addition, when the determined internal winning combination is CT and the CT displayable stop table group is determined, and the combination of symbols related to CT is not displayed, the CT becomes a carryover combination after the next game. Carried over. When the CT is carried over, the gaming state becomes a CT internal winning state. In the CT internal winning state, when the internal winning combination is lost, the CT displayable stop table group corresponding to the CT set as the carryover combination is determined. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the combination of the symbols concerning CT along the effective line.

  In the CT gaming state, when the determined internal winning combination is cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, or lose, a cherry displayable stop table, a bell displayable stop table, and a watermelon displayable stop table are determined. When the determined internal winning combination is RB, a cherry displayable stop table, a bell displayable stop table, a watermelon displayable stop table, and an RB displayable stop table are determined.

  As a result, in the CT gaming state, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to cherry, bell and watermelon along the active line. Further, when the determined internal winning combination is RB, in addition to the combination of symbols related to cherry, bell and watermelon, the combination of symbols related to RB can be displayed along the active line. In this way, in the CT gaming state, a winning can be established based on the timing at which signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, so that the player can establish a winning at his own discretion. You can decide the role you want and the fun of the game will increase.

  In the CT gaming state, when the internal winning combination is RB and the combination of symbols related to RB is not displayed along the active line, RB is carried over as the carryover combination after the next game.

  The stop table included in the stop table group shows the stop operation position and the stop control position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is a symbol (specifically) located on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed and the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are turned on. Specifically, it represents the code number of the symbol whose symbol center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The stop control position represents the code number of the symbol displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  Here, in a gaming state other than the CT gaming state, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within 190 msec after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. That is, in other game states other than the CT game state, the so-called number of sliding frames is set to a maximum of 4 frames (ie, 0 frame to 4 frames). For example, when the cherry of the code number 14 (symbol 97) reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 2), if the stop switch 7RS outputs a signal, the code number 10 The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that the watermelon (design 95) is displayed at the position of the center line 8c. Therefore, for example, when the stop table group capable of displaying watermelon is determined, it is possible to perform stop control so that the watermelon (symbol 95) is displayed on the effective line in a range of up to four frames.

  Here, referring to the example of the symbol arrangement (Fig. 2) drawn on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1, the bell (symbol 94) is displayed on the active line in a range of a maximum of four frames. When the stop control is performed in this way, the position of the symbol can be moved after the signal is output by the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at any stop operation position (so-called retractable range). Has been placed. Therefore, when the bell displayable stop table is determined, the combination of symbols related to the bell can be displayed on the active line, and the winning of the bell is always established.

  On the other hand, watermelon (symbol 95), cherry (symbol 97), and the like are not arranged within a retractable range. For example, in the case of a watermelon (symbol 95), a specific stop operation position (for example, code numbers 02 to 05 and code numbers 14 to 17 of the central reel 3L) can be displayed on the effective line. If it is a stop operation position other than a specific stop operation position (for example, code numbers 06 to 12 or code numbers 18 to 20 of the central reel 3L), it cannot be displayed on the effective line.

  In the CT gaming state, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 75 msec after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. That is, in the CT gaming state, the so-called number of sliding frames is set to a maximum of 1 frame (that is, 0 frame or 1 frame). As a result, in the CT gaming state, the range of symbols that can be moved after the signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS is reduced compared to the other gaming states. Is highly reflected.

  Here, the aforementioned internal winning combination, stop table group, stop table, carryover combination, etc. are information for determining the display mode of the symbols when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. ".

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

  First, a main flowchart of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the designated RAM area at the end of the game is cleared (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases the data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for the next game in the writable area in the RAM 33, and executes the sequence program in the next unit game. Specify the start address.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (step S3). First, in the medal insertion check process, the CPU 31 determines whether the medal sensor 10S has detected passage of a medal, whether the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S are turned on, or based on the replay operating flag. It is determined whether or not the replay is won in the unit game, and a process of inserting medals (that is, BET) is performed based on each determination result. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 according to the determination result of the medal sensor 10S, the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S or the replay operating flag. The replay operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not replay is established, and is updated (turned on) by displaying a combination of symbols related to replay. The inserted number counter is numerical information for specifying the inserted number in the current unit game. When the CPU 31 determines that the replay operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 sets the same number as the value of the inserted number counter in the previous unit game in the inserted number counter in the current unit game. In the start check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation on the condition that a medal is inserted {for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more or the inserted number counter is the maximum value (3 sheets)}. To determine whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on.

  When determining that the start switch 6S is turned on in step S3, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery used in a probability lottery process described later (step S4).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 determines the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the CT gaming state, and the RB internal winning state based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination and on / off of each operating flag. The gaming state of either the BB internal winning state or the CT internal winning state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as the gaming state in the current unit game. CPU31 determines an internal winning combination, a stop table group, etc. based on the game state set in this process.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining an internal winning combination based on a probability lottery table (see FIGS. 5 and 6) corresponding to the gaming state. In this probability lottery process, if the determined internal winning combination is RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB or CT, RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB or A process of setting CT as a carryover combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is performed. By setting RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB or CT as carryover, RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, until the combination of symbols related to BB, CT or RB is displayed The fourth BB or CT is carried over.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a stop table / line determination process (step S7). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines a stop table group based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination. Further, the CPU 31 determines an effective line according to the selected stop table group, and determines a stop table from the stop table group based on the determined effective line.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a start command in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S8). The start command includes information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a stop table group, and a stop table. The set start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S101) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S9). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S10). In this wait process, the CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing the subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When it is determined in step S9 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed, or when the wait process of step S10 is performed, the CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S11). The CPU 31 performs the above-described 4.1 second timing by the set game monitoring timer. In this process, the CPU 31 sets an automatic stop timer in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 together with the game monitoring timer. The CPU 31 measures the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped by the set automatic stop timer regardless of the output of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. .

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S12). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on the rotation start request flag of the RAM 33. When the rotation start of all reels is requested, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotation, acceleration control, and constant speed control are performed in a reel control process (step S102) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, when the rotational speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches the constant speed rotation, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop permission command in a predetermined area of the RAM 32 (step S13). The reel stop permission command includes information indicating that detection of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation has become effective. The set reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S101) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button 7L, 7C, or 7R is operated by the player and any of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is turned on (step S14). When determining that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are not turned on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S15). When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic stop timer is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S14 and waits for input of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on in step S14, or determines that the value of the automatic stop timer is 0 in step S15, the CPU 31 will be described later with reference to FIG. A process for determining the number of sliding frames is performed (step S16). Specifically, the CPU 31 is based on whether or not the gaming state is a CT gaming state and whether or not the last stop switch is turned on (that is, whether or not it is a third stop operation). Determine the maximum number of sliding frames. Further, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table, the maximum number of sliding symbols, the timing when the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on (that is, the stop operation position) and the like determined in the process of step S7. .

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the number of sliding frames to rotate the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has been turned on (step S17 in FIG. 9). Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS that are turned on (step S18). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a reel rotation stop request flag set in the RAM 33. When the rotation stop of the reel is requested, reel deceleration control and stop control corresponding to the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS that are turned on are performed in the reel control process (step S102) of the periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later. Is called.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop command in a predetermined area of the RAM 32 (step S19). The reel stop command includes information on a reel that is subject to stop control (that is, information on a stopped reel). The set reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S101) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (step S20). When determining that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 8 and repeats the determination of whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the remaining reels is turned on.

  When the CPU 31 determines that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped in step S20, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S21). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 sets a display combination flag for identifying a display combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 based on the winning combination for determination and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Specifically, the CPU 31 identifies the display combination based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display combination determination table, and determines whether or not the identified display combination is included in the winning combination for determination. To do.

  The determination winning combination includes an internal winning combination and a carryover combination. For example, if the bell is determined to be an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the BB internal winning state (that is, the carryover combination is 1BB, 2BB, 3BB or 4BB), the determination winning in the game The combination is BB (first BB, second BB, third BB or fourth BB) and a bell. In this case, if the display combination is BB or bell, it is determined that the display combination is included in the determination winning combination. Further, when the watermelon is determined to be an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, the winning combination for determination in the game is the watermelon.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an illegal hit, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the display combination (step S22). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is normal when the display combination is included in the determination winning combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S22 that it is an illegal hit (ie, there is an abnormality in the display combination), it displays an illegal error (step S23). In this case, the CPU 31 stops the game and waits for a reset switch (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1 to be turned on.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S22 that it is not an illegal hit (ie, the display combination is normal), it sets a display combination command in a predetermined area of the RAM 32 (step S24). The display combination command includes information on a display combination flag for specifying the display combination. The set display combination command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S101) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of payouts corresponding to the established display combination is 0 based on the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 32 (step S25). When the CPU 31 determines that the payout number is not 0, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout (step S26). When the credit mode is set by the output of the C / P switch 14S, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter in the RAM 33 based on the payout number. Further, when the payout mode is set by the output of the C / P switch 14S, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S25 that the number of payouts is 0, or when crediting or paying out medals in step S26, the CPU 31 sets a payout end command in a predetermined area of the RAM 32 (step S27). The set payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command transmission process (step S101) of a periodic interrupt process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not at least one of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the CT operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is on (step S28).

  The BB operating flag is identification information for identifying the presence or absence of the operation of the BB, and is updated (turned on) by displaying a combination of symbols related to the BB. The BB operating flag is provided according to the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB. That is, there are four types of flags: a first BB operating flag, a second BB operating flag, a third BB operating flag, and a fourth BB operating flag. The CT in-operation flag is identification information for identifying the presence or absence of CT operation, and is updated (turned on) by displaying a combination of symbols related to CT. Further, the RB operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not the RB is operating, and is updated (turned on) by displaying a combination of symbols related to the RB.

  In step S28, when the CPU 31 determines that none of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the CT operating flag is on, the RB, BB, and CT operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. Is performed (step S29). In this RB, BB, and CT operation check processing, when the display combination is RB, BB, or CT, the CPU 31 clears various information (for example, carryover combination) and sets each operation flag of the RAM 33 to ON. Process such as. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S28 that at least one of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the CT operating flag is on, an RB, BB, and CT end check described later with reference to FIG. Processing is performed (step S30). In the RB, BB, and CT end check processing, the CPU 31 checks the number of payouts in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, the number of RB games, and the like to determine whether the end condition is satisfied. To do. If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, processing at the end of each gaming state is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S30 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S30 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the gaming state monitoring process in the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the CT operating flag is on (step S41). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 sets the gaming state to the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, or the CT gaming state (step S42). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the RB gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. If the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the BB gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Here, if the first BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the general gaming state during the first BB in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. If the second BB operating flag is on, identification information for identifying the second BB general gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. If the third BB operating flag is on, identification information for identifying the third BB general gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. If the fourth BB operating flag is on, identification information for identifying the fourth BB general gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Furthermore, if the CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the CT gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When the process of step S42 ends, the gaming state monitoring process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S41 that the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the CT operating flag is not on, a bonus (RB, first BB, second BB, third BB, fourth BB or CT ) Is set (step S43). When determining that the bonus is set for the carryover combination, the CPU 31 sets the gaming state to the RB internal winning state, the BB internal winning state, or the CT internal winning state according to the carryover combination (step S44). Specifically, if the carryover combination is RB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the RB internal winning state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Further, when the carryover combination is the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the BB internal winning state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Furthermore, if the carryover combination is CT, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the CT internal winning state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When the process of step S44 ends, the gaming state monitoring process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S43 that no bonus is set for the carryover combination, it sets the gaming state to the general gaming state (step S45). Specifically, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the general gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When the process of step S45 ends, the gaming state monitoring process ends.

  The probability lottery process in the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the identification information for identifying the gaming state set in the RAM 33, and determines whether or not the RB gaming state, the BB general gaming state, or the CT gaming state (step S51).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that the game state is the RB gaming state, the BB general gaming state, or the CT gaming state, the CPU 31 extracts the random number, and based on the probability lottery table for the gaming state determined as the extracted random number, A winning combination is determined (step S52). Further, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the determined internal winning combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Specifically, if it is the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the probability lottery table {(3) of FIG. 5} for the RB gaming state. In addition, if the CPU 31 is in the general gaming state during BB, the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during BB corresponding to the first BB operating flag, the second BB operating flag, the third BB operating flag, or the fourth BB operating flag. Based on {(5) in FIG. 6 to (8) in FIG. 6}, an internal winning combination is determined. Furthermore, if it is CT gaming state, CPU31 will determine an internal winning combination based on probability lottery table {(4) of FIG. 5} for CT gaming state. In the probability lottery table for CT gaming state {(4) in FIG. 5}, when RB is carried over, RB may not be determined.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that it is not the RB gaming state, the BB general gaming state or the CT gaming state, it determines whether or not it is the RB internal winning state, the BB internal winning state or the CT internal winning state ( Step S53).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S53 that it is in the RB internal winning state, the BB internal winning state, or the CT internal winning state, it extracts a random number, extracts the random number and the internal winning state probability lottery table {(2 in FIG. )}, An internal winning combination is determined (step S54). Further, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the determined internal winning combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S53 that it is not in the RB internal winning state, the BB internal winning state, or the CT internal winning state, the CPU 31 extracts the random number, extracts the extracted random number and the general gaming state probability lottery table {(1 in FIG. 5). )}, An internal winning combination is determined (step S55). Further, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the determined internal winning combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination determined in step S52, step S54 or step S55 is any one of RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB or CT. (Step S56). When the CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB, or CT, the probability lottery process is terminated.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the determined internal winning combination is any one of RB, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 4BB, or CT, the carry-over is carried out based on the determined internal winning combination. A combination is set (step S57). Specifically, if the internal winning combination is RB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying that the carryover combination is RB in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. In addition, if the internal winning combination is the first BB, second BB, third BB, or fourth BB, the CPU 31 stores identification information for identifying that the carryover combination is the first BB, second BB, third BB, or fourth BB in the RAM 33. Set to area. Further, if the internal winning combination is CT, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying that the carryover combination is CT in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When the process of step S57 ends, the probability lottery process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the slip frame number determination process in the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to identification information for identifying the gaming state set in the RAM 33, and determines whether or not the CT gaming state is set (step S61).

  In step S91, when the CPU 31 determines that it is not the CT gaming state, based on the gaming state other than the determined CT gaming state, the winning combination for determination and the stop table, the range of the number of sliding symbols from 0 to 4 is set. Among them, the number of sliding frames is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S62). The maximum number of sliding frames determined in this process is 4 frames. When this process ends, the sliding frame number determination process ends.

  In step S91, when the CPU 31 determines that it is in the CT gaming state, it determines whether or not it is a third stop operation (step S63). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of rotating reels is one, and if it is determined that the number is one, the stop switch corresponding to the remaining reel is turned on. It is determined whether or not. Here, the stop operation first detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS during the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is referred to as a first stop operation. In addition, the second stop operation detected by the stop switch corresponding to the remaining reels while the rotation of the reels corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped and the remaining two reels are rotating is referred to as a second stop operation. Further, the third stop operation detected by the stop switch corresponding to the remaining reel while the rotation of the reel corresponding to the second stop operation is stopped and the remaining one reel is rotating is referred to as a third stop operation.

  In step S63, when the CPU 31 determines that the operation is not the third stop operation (that is, the first stop operation or the second stop operation), the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames as 0 and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 ( Step S64). Thus, when the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on, the CPU 31 turns on the reel rotation stop request flag without waiting for the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (in the above-described steps S17 and S18). processing). When this process ends, the sliding frame number determination process ends.

  In step S63, when determining that the operation is the third stop operation, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols out of the number of sliding symbols of 0 or 1 based on the winning combination for determination and the stop table, and the RAM 33 (Step S65). As a result, when the number of sliding frames is one frame, the CPU 31 waits for the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one frame and turns on the reel rotation stop request flag when the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS are turned on. (Processing in steps S17 and S18 described above). When the number of sliding frames is 0, the CPU 31 turns on the reel rotation stop request flag without waiting for the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS are turned on ( Steps S17 and S18 described above). When this process ends, the sliding frame number determination process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the RB, BB, and CT operation check processing in the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S71). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing (step S72). For example, the CPU 31 clears the identification information that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 and identifies that the carryover combination is RB, and turns on the RB operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 sets an RB game number counter and a winning number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The RB game number counter is numerical information for specifying the number of RB games, and is updated each time a unit game is performed in the RB game state. The winning number counter is numerical information for specifying the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and is updated every time a winning is established in the RB gaming state. When the RB operation processing is completed, the RB, BB, and CT operation check processing ends.

  When determining in step S71 that the display combination is not RB, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S73). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the CPU 31 performs processing during BB operation (step S74). For example, the CPU 31 sets the first BB operating flag and the second BB operation according to the identification information for identifying the carryover combination (that is, the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The middle flag, the third BB operating flag, or the fourth BB operating flag is turned on, and the identification information for identifying the carryover combination is cleared. In addition, the CPU 31 sets a payout number counter for the BB gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The payout number counter for the BB game state is numerical information for specifying the total payout number in the BB game state, and is updated every time a winning is established. When the processing at the BB operation is finished, the RB, BB, and CT operation check processing is finished.

  When determining in step S73 that the display combination is not BB, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is CT (step S75). When determining that the display combination is CT, the CPU 31 performs a CT operation process (step S76). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the identification information that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 and identifies that the carryover combination is CT, and turns on the CT operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 sets a payout number counter for the CT gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The payout number counter for the CT gaming state is numerical information for specifying the total payout number in the CT gaming state, and is updated every time a winning is established.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S75 that the display combination is not CT, or when the CT operation processing in step S76 is completed, the RB, BB, and CT operation check processing ends.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the RB, BB, and CT end check processing in the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S81). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs an update process of the number of RB games and the number of winnings (step S82). Specifically, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the RB game number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The RB game number counter is incremented by 1 each time a unit game is played regardless of the display combination. If the display combination is a combination of symbols related to winning (cherry, bell, watermelon), the CPU 31 adds a value of 1 to the winning counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The CPU 31 does not add a value of 1 to the winning number counter if the display combination is lost or replayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the display combination is a replay, the value of 1 is displayed in the winning number counter. May be added.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is at the end of RB (step S83). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RB game number counter has been updated to 12 or whether the value of the winning number counter has been updated to 8. When the CPU 31 determines that it is the RB end time, it performs an RB end time process (step S84). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag and clearing the RB game number counter and the winning number counter.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S83 that it is not at the end of RB, or when it performs processing at the end of RB in step S84, it determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When the CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, it ends the RB, BB, and CT end check processing.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S81 that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CT operating flag is on (step S86). When determining that the CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S87). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing (step S88). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the identification information that is set in the RAM 33 and identifies that the carryover combination is RB, and turns on the RB operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 sets an RB game number counter and a winning number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  If it is determined in step S87 that the display combination is not RB, the payout number update process in the CT gaming state is performed (step S89). Specifically, the CPU 31 adds the payout number corresponding to the display combination to the payout number counter for the CT gaming state set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is CT end time (step S90). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter for the CT gaming state has been updated to “253”. When the CPU 31 determines that it is not at the end of the CT, it ends the RB, BB, and CT end check processing.

  When it is determined in step S90 that the CT is finished, or when the RB operation process is finished in step S88, the CPU 31 performs a CT finish process (step S91). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the CT operating flag and clearing the payout number counter for the CT gaming state. When this process ends, the RB, BB, and CT end check process ends.

  Further, when the CPU 31 determines in step S85 that the BB operating flag is on, or in step S86, it determines that the CT operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs a payout number update process in the BB gaming state. (Step S92 in FIG. 15). Specifically, the CPU 31 adds the payout number corresponding to the display combination to the payout number counter for the BB gaming state set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is at the end of the BB (step S93). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter for the BB gaming state has been updated to “465”. When the CPU 31 determines that it is not at the end of BB, it ends the RB, BB, and CT end check processing.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S93 that the BB has ended, it performs BB end processing (step S94). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the BB operating flag and clearing the payout number counter for the BB gaming state. In addition, when the RB in the BB gaming state is operating, the CPU 31 performs a process of turning off the RB operating flag and clearing the RB game number counter and the winning number counter. When the total payout number reaches “465” in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state ends together with the BB gaming state. When this process ends, the RB, BB, and CT end check process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S93 that the BB is not finished, it determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S95). When determining that the display combination is not RB, the CPU 31 ends the RB, BB, and CT end check processing.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S95 that the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 performs RB (RB in BB) operation processing (step S96). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the identification information that is set in the RAM 33 and identifies that the carryover combination is RB, and turns on the RB operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 sets an RB game number counter and a winning number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. In this process, the BB operating flag is kept on. When this process ends, the RB, BB, and CT end check process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the periodic interrupt process in the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is a process for interrupting the main process (for example, FIGS. 8 and 9) in the main control circuit 71 at a predetermined interval (for example, 1.2 msec) based on the clock pulse.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a command transmission process (step S101). Specifically, various commands set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The various commands are, for example, a start command (step S8), a reel stop permission command (step S13), a reel stop command (step S19), a display combination command (step S24), a payout end command (step S27), and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S102). In this reel control process, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control based on information about the reels 3L, 3C, 3R set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. , Stop control, etc. Information on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R includes a reel rotation start request flag (step S12) for requesting the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and a reel rotation stop request for requesting stop of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, a flag (step S18).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive processing (step S103). In the 7SEG driving process, control is performed to display information such as the number of winnings in the RB gaming state or the number of RB games, information on the number of payouts when the winning is established, information on the number of credited medals, etc. on the information display unit 18 or the like. .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process (step S104). In the lamp driving process, control is performed to turn on various lamps provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. When this process ends, the CPU 31 ends the periodic interrupt process.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of BBs (that is, the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, and the fourth BB) are provided. All of these four types of BBs operate by displaying the same symbol combination (that is, a symbol combination in which three reds 7 are displayed side by side along the active line). In addition, a probability lottery table for BB general gaming state that differs according to the four types of BB {(5) to (8) of FIG. 6} is provided. In the BB general gaming state, the BB corresponding to the type of BB is provided. The internal winning combination is determined using the medium general gaming state probability lottery table. In the BB general gaming state probability lottery table corresponding to the type of BB, since the probability that the RB is determined is different from each other, in the BB gaming state, the RB is determined according to the determined type of the BB. The probability of operation can be varied. For example, the probability lottery table for the fourth BB general gaming state corresponding to the fourth BB has the highest probability that the RB is determined among the other probability lottery tables, and is therefore the highest in the BB gaming state in which the fourth BB is operating. RB can be activated with probability.

  Here, in the RB gaming state in which the RB is operating, the probability of determining the winning combination relating to winning, cherry, bell and watermelon is higher than in other gaming states, so the number of payouts can be increased. . Therefore, the higher the probability that RB is determined, the higher the probability that RB will operate and the number of payouts increases, so the total payout number in the BB gaming state can be increased with a small number of unit games. As a result, the number of unit games required to reach 465 can be reduced. The smaller the number of unit games required to reach 465, the smaller the number of inserted games. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of medals (that is, the net increase) that the player actually acquires in the BB game state. . Conversely, if the probability of determining RB is low, the number of unit games required to reach 465 is increased and the number of inserted games is also increased, so that the net increase in the BB gaming state is reduced. Therefore, if the probability of determining the RB is varied, a difference can be caused in the net increase in the BB gaming state. Therefore, in the BB gaming state that ends when the total payout number reaches a predetermined number. It can suppress the gambling feelings of the person, and can make the ball up and down even within a limited range.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during BB corresponding to the type of BB (first BB, second BB, third BB, or fourth BB) {from (5) in FIG. 6 to FIG. (8)} is provided, and the probability that the RB is determined varies depending on the type of the BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of varying the probability of determining RB according to the type of BB, the total payout number (that is, the end condition of the BB gaming state according to the type of BB (first BB, second BB, third BB or fourth BB) (ie , A predetermined value) can be made different.

  For example, the BB gaming state in which the first BB is operating ends when the total payout number in the BB gaming state reaches 180. The BB gaming state in which the second BB is operating ends when the total payout number in the BB gaming state reaches 270. The BB gaming state in which the third BB is operating ends when the total payout number in the BB gaming state reaches 360. The BB gaming state in which the fourth BB is operating ends when the total payout number in the BB gaming state reaches 465.

  Specifically, in the process of determining whether or not the BB is completed in the RB, BB, and CT end check process (step S93 in FIG. 15), the CPU 31 determines the value of the BB gaming state payout number counter in the RAM 33. Determines whether or not a predetermined value is reached according to the type of the BB operating flag. For example, if the first BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the BB gaming state payout number counter has reached “180”. If the second BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the BB gaming state payout number counter has reached “270”. If the third BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether the value of the BB gaming state payout number counter has reached “360”. Furthermore, if the fourth BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the BB gaming state payout number counter has reached “465”.

  In this way, in the BB gaming state, it is possible to vary the total payout number as a BB gaming state end condition according to the determined type of BB. For example, among the four types of BB, in the BB gaming state in which the fourth BB is operating, the total payout number can be maximized. As a result, in the BB gaming state that ends when the total number of payouts reaches a predetermined number, a plurality of predetermined numbers are provided, so that the player's joyfulness is suppressed and the undulations are limited even within a limited range. Can be given.

  In addition, when the number of times of transition to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “the number of times of RB transition”) reaches a predetermined number of times, the BB gaming state is terminated, and the type of BB (first BB Depending on the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB), the number of RB transitions (that is, a predetermined number of times) serving as the BB gaming state end condition may be varied.

  For example, the BB gaming state in which the first BB is operating ends when the number of RB transitions reaches one. The BB gaming state in which the second BB is operating ends when the number of RB transitions reaches two. The BB gaming state in which the third BB is operating ends when the number of RB transitions reaches three. The BB gaming state in which the fourth BB is operating ends when the number of RB transitions reaches four.

  Specifically, in the RB operation process during the BB gaming state in the RB, BB, and CT end check process (step S96 in FIG. 15), the CPU 31 sets “1” in the RB transition number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Is added. The RB transition number counter is numerical information for specifying the number of RB transitions, and is updated (added 1) when the RB operation flag in the BB is turned on, and cleared when the BB operation flag is turned off. The

  Further, in the process of determining whether or not the BB is completed in the RB, BB, and CT end check process (step S93 in FIG. 15), the CPU 31 sets the RB transition number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. It is determined whether or not the value has reached a predetermined value according to the type of the BB operating flag. For example, if the first BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RB transition number counter has reached “1”. If the second BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RB transition number counter has reached “2”. On the other hand, if the third BB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RB transition number counter has reached “3”. Furthermore, if the fourth BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RB transition number counter has reached “4”.

  In this way, in the BB gaming state, it is possible to vary the number of RB transitions that are the end condition of the BB gaming state according to the determined type of BB. For example, among the four types of BBs, the number of RB transitions can be maximized in the BB gaming state in which the fourth BB is operating. Here, in the RB gaming state in which the RB is operating, the probability of determining the winning combination relating to winning, cherry, bell and watermelon is higher than in other gaming states, so the number of payouts can be increased. . Therefore, the greater the number of RB transitions, the greater the total number of payouts in the BB gaming state. Conversely, the smaller the number of RB transitions, the smaller the total number of payouts in the BB gaming state. As a result, in the BB gaming state that ends when the number of RB transitions reaches a predetermined number of times, a plurality of predetermined numbers are provided, so that the player's joyfulness is suppressed, and even within a limited number of undulations Can be given.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the BB has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and CT can also be applied.

  In this case, a CT general gaming state and an SCT gaming state (special gaming state) are provided in the CT gaming state of the embodiment. In the CT gaming state, it is first updated to the general gaming state during CT, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the general gaming state during CT {for example, a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a predetermined winning combination ( For example, when a cherry or bell is determined}, the SCT is activated (the SCT operating flag is turned on), and the SCT gaming state is updated. The SCT gaming state ends when one unit game is performed (the SCT operating flag is turned off).

  In the general gaming state during CT, a stop table group that can display the combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination is determined (for example, a bell can be displayed if it is a bell, as in the general gaming state during BB). Stop table group) In the SCT gaming state, a stop table group that can display any combination of symbols related to cherry, watermelon and bell is determined regardless of the determined internal winning combination. Therefore, in the SCT gaming state, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, it is possible to establish a winning of cherry, bell or watermelon based on the timing at which signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. . In the SCT gaming state, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 75 msec after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS.

  A plurality of types of CT (that is, first CT, second CT, third CT, and fourth CT) are provided. All of these four types of CT operate by displaying the same symbol combination (that is, a symbol combination in which three whites 7 are displayed side by side along the effective line). Further, the probability that the SCT operates according to the four types of CT is varied. For example, in the first CT general gaming state corresponding to the first CT, when the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed, the SCT is activated. In the second CT general gaming state corresponding to the second CT, when a combination of symbols related to cherry or bell is displayed, the SCT is activated. In the third CT general gaming state corresponding to the third CT, when a combination of symbols related to cherry, bell or watermelon is displayed, the SCT is activated. Further, in the fourth CT general gaming state corresponding to the fourth CT, when a combination of symbols relating to cherry, bell, watermelon or replay is displayed, the SCT is activated. If it does in this way, what put together the probability that each internal winning combination is determined can be made into the probability that SCT operates. Therefore, the fourth CT has the highest probability that the SCT will operate.

  Here, in the SCT gaming state in which the SCT is operating, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, the cherry, bell or watermelon prize is won based on the timing when the signal is output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. Since it is possible to establish, it is possible to establish a prize (15) for the bell with the largest payout number by the stop operation. Therefore, the higher the probability that SCT is determined, the more the number of payouts can be increased. Therefore, the total number of payouts in the CT gaming state can be increased with a small number of unit games. As a result, the number of unit games required to reach 253 can be reduced. The smaller the number of unit games required to reach 253, the smaller the number of inserted games. Therefore, the number of medals (that is, the net increase) that the player actually acquires in the CT gaming state can be increased. . On the contrary, if the probability that the SCT is activated is low, the number of unit games required to reach 253 increases and the number of inserted games also increases, so the net increase in CT gaming state decreases. Therefore, if the probability that the SCT is activated is varied, it is possible to cause a difference in the net increase in the CT gaming state, so that in the CT gaming state in which the total number of payouts is limited, the player's euphoria is suppressed. Even within a limited range, it is possible to make the ball up and down.

  It should be noted that the total payout number (that is, a predetermined value) that is a condition for ending the CT gaming state can be varied according to the type of CT (first CT, second CT, third CT, or fourth CT). .

  For example, the CT gaming state in which the first CT is operating ends when the total payout number in the CT gaming state reaches 163. The CT gaming state in which the second CT is operating ends when the total payout number in the CT gaming state reaches 193. The CT gaming state in which the third CT is operating ends when the total payout number in the CT gaming state reaches 223. The CT gaming state in which the fourth CT is operating ends when the total payout number in the CT gaming state reaches 253.

  Specifically, in the process of determining whether or not it is the CT end time in the RB, BB, CT end check process (step S90 in FIG. 14), the CPU 31 determines the value of the CT gaming state payout number counter in the RAM 33. Determines whether a predetermined value is reached according to the type of the CT operating flag. For example, if the first CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the CT gaming state payout number counter has reached “163”. If the second CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether the value of the CT gaming state payout number counter has reached “193”. If the third CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether the value of the CT gaming state payout number counter has reached “223”. Furthermore, if the fourth CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the CT gaming state payout number counter has reached “253”.

  In this way, in the CT gaming state, it is possible to vary the total payout number serving as the CT gaming state end condition according to the determined CT type. For example, among the four types of CT, in the CT gaming state in which the fourth CT is operating, the total payout number can be maximized. As a result, in the CT gaming state that ends when the total number of payouts reaches a predetermined number, a plurality of predetermined numbers are provided, so that the player's gambling can be suppressed and the undulations can be raised even within a limited range. Can be given.

  The CT gaming state is terminated when the number of times of transition to the SCT gaming state in the CT gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “SCT transitioning number”) reaches a predetermined number of times. Depending on the second CT, the third CT, or the fourth CT, the number of SCT transitions (that is, a predetermined number of times) that is a condition for ending the CT gaming state may be varied.

  For example, the CT gaming state in which the first CT is operating ends when the number of SCT transitions reaches eight. The CT gaming state in which the second CT is operating ends when the number of SCT transitions reaches 10. The CT gaming state in which the third CT is operating ends when the number of SCT transitions reaches 12. The CT gaming state in which the fourth CT is operating ends when the number of SCT transitions reaches 14.

  Specifically, the CPU 31 performs an SCT operation process. In this SCT operation process, the SCT operating flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is turned on for a specific display combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to a bell). The SCT operating flag is identification information for identifying whether or not the SCT is operating, and is turned off when one unit game is performed. When the SCT operating flag is turned on, “1” is added to the SCT transition number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The SCT transition number counter is numerical information for specifying the SCT transition number, and is cleared in the CT end time process.

  Further, in the process of determining whether or not it is the CT end time in the RB, BB, CT end check process (step S90 in FIG. 14), the CPU 31 sets the SCT transition number counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. It is determined whether or not the value has reached a predetermined value according to the type of the CT operating flag. For example, if the first CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the SCT transition number counter has reached “8”. If the second CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the SCT transition number counter has reached “10”. Further, if the third CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the SCT transition number counter has reached “12”. Furthermore, if the fourth CT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the SCT transition number counter has reached “14”.

  If it does in this way, in CT gaming state, the number of times of SCT transfer used as the termination condition of CT gaming state can be varied according to the determined type of CT. For example, among the four types of CT, the number of SCT transitions can be maximized in the CT gaming state in which the fourth CT is operating. Here, in the SCT gaming state in which the SCT is operating, regardless of the determined internal winning combination, the cherry, bell or watermelon prize is won based on the timing when the signal is output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. Since it is possible to establish, it is possible to establish a prize (15) for the bell with the largest payout number by the stop operation. Therefore, the higher the probability that SCT is determined, the greater the total number of payouts in the CT gaming state. Conversely, the smaller the number of SCT transitions, the smaller the total number of payouts in the CT gaming state. As a result, in the CT gaming state that is terminated when the number of SCT transitions reaches a predetermined number, a plurality of predetermined numbers are provided, so that the player's gambling feeling is suppressed, and even within a limited range Can be given.

  According to the above embodiment, a gaming machine having the following configurations is realized.

  Based on a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel) and a start operation Start signal output means (for example, start lever 6, start switch 6S) for outputting a signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game from the rotation to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R), and the start Winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 71, step S6 in FIG. 7) for determining a winning combination (for example, internal winning combination, carryover combination, stop table group, stop table) based on the signal output by the signal output means. And the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means. The symbol variation means for varying the symbol (for example, main control circuit 71, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, reel control processing in step S102 in FIG. 15) and the symbol variation based on the stop operation. Stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS) for outputting a signal for instructing stop of symbol variation performed by the means, and the stop signal output means Based on the signal and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the slip of step S16 in FIG. 7) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means. The process of determining the number of frames, the process of waiting for the reels to rotate by the number of sliding frames in step S17 in FIG. 8, and the process of FIG. When the combination of symbols related to winning (for example, the combination of symbols related to cherry, watermelon and bell) is displayed by the symbol display means, Game value giving means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40, medal detection unit 40S, and processing for crediting or paying out medals in step S26 in FIG. 8) for giving a player a game value (eg, medal, number of payouts). ) And numerical information updating means (for example, BB gaming state payout number counter, CT gaming state payout number counter) based on the game value given to the player by the game value giving means , Main control circuit 71, processing for updating the number of payouts in the BB gaming state in step S92 in FIG. 14, CT gaming state in step S89 And the probability that the winning combination (for example, cherry, watermelon, and bell) related to winning is determined by the winning combination determining means is different from other gaming states (for example, general gaming state, internal winning) Special gaming state actuating means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing during RB operation, processing for turning on RB operating flag) for operating in a special gaming state (for example, RB gaming state, SCT gaming state) higher than the state) , SCT operating process, SCT operating flag on process) and a specific symbol combination (for example, symbol combination related to BB, symbol combination related to CT) is displayed by the symbol display means, Based on the winning combination (for example, 1BB, 1st CT) determined by the winning combination determining means, the special gaming state is operated by the special gaming state operating means. The first gaming state in which the rate is the first value {for example, 4096/16384 (see (5) in FIG. 6)} (for example, the BB gaming state in which the first BB operating flag is on, the first CT operating flag is First gaming state operating means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing at BB operation, processing at BB operation flag ON, processing at CT operation, CT operation flag ON) And a specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to BB, a symbol combination related to CT) is displayed by the symbol display means. For example, based on the second BB, the third BB or the fourth BB, the second CT, the third CT, or the fourth CT), the probability that the special gaming state is actuated by the special gaming state actuating means is the first value. Different second values (for example, “4496/16384” (see (6) in FIG. 6), “4896/16384” (see (7) in FIG. 6), “5296/16384” ((8) in FIG. 6) Second gaming state (for example, BB gaming state in which the second BB, third BB or fourth BB operating flag is on, CT gaming state in which the second CT, third CT or fourth CT operating flag is on) Second game state actuating means (for example, main control circuit 71, BB actuating process, BB actuating flag turn-on process, CT actuating process, CT actuating flag turn-on process) and the numerical value When the numerical information is updated to a predetermined value (for example, “465”, “253”) by the information updating unit, an ending unit (for example, ending the operation of the first gaming state or the second gaming state) , Main control And a circuit 71, a process at the end of BB, a process at which the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, a process at the end of CT, and a process of turning off the CT operating flag.

  Based on a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel) and a start operation Start signal output means (for example, start lever 6, start switch 6S) for outputting a signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game from the rotation to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R), and the start Winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 71, step S6 in FIG. 7) for determining a winning combination (for example, internal winning combination, carryover combination, stop table group, stop table) based on the signal output by the signal output means. And the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means. The symbol variation means for varying the symbol (for example, main control circuit 71, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, reel control processing in step S102 in FIG. 15) and the symbol variation based on the stop operation. Stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS) for outputting a signal for instructing stop of symbol variation performed by the means, and the stop signal output means Based on the signal and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the slip of step S16 in FIG. 7) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means. The process of determining the number of frames, the process of waiting for the reels to rotate by the number of sliding frames in step S17 in FIG. 8, and the process of FIG. And a specific symbol combination (for example, symbol combination related to BB, symbol combination related to CT) is displayed by the symbol display means. And the first gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state in which the first BB operating flag is on, the first CT operating) based on the winning combination (for example, first BB, first CT) determined by the winning combination determining means First gaming state operating means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing at BB operation, processing to turn on BB operating flag, processing at CT operation, CT operating flag) When the symbol display means displays a specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to BB or a symbol combination related to CT), the winning combination determination means determines the winning combination. Based on the determined winning combination (for example, second BB, third BB or fourth BB, second CT, third CT or fourth CT), the second gaming state (for example, second BB, third BB or fourth BB operating flag is on) BB gaming state, second CT, third CT, or CT gaming state in which the fourth CT operating flag is on (second gaming state operating means (for example, main control circuit 71, BB operation processing, BB operation) Numeric information update for updating processing for turning on the middle flag, processing for CT operation, processing for turning on the CT operating flag) and numerical information (for example, BB gaming state payout number counter, CT gaming state payout number counter) Means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing for updating the number of payouts in the BB gaming state in step S92 in FIG. 14, the amount of payouts in the CT gaming state in step S89) And the numerical information updating means terminates the operation of the first gaming state when the numerical information is updated to a first value (for example, “465”) by the numerical information updating means. When the numerical information is updated to a second value (for example, “360”, “270”, or “180”) different from the first value, the ending means for ending the operation of the second gaming state (For example, main control circuit 71, BB end process, BB operation flag and RB operation flag turn-off process, CT end process, CT operation flag turn-off process) Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine, when a combination of symbols related to winning (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherries, watermelons, and bells) is displayed by the symbol display means, a game value (for example, medals, payout number) is given to the player. Game value giving means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40, medal detection unit 40S, medal credit or payout processing in step S26 in FIG. 8), and the numerical information updating means (for example, main value updating means) The control circuit 71, the process of updating the payout number in the BB gaming state in step S92 in FIG. 14, and the process of updating the payout number in the CT gaming state in step S89) are given to the player by the game value giving means. Based on the gaming value, the numerical information (for example, BB gaming state payout number counter, CT gaming state payout number counter) Game machine, characterized in that the update.

  In the gaming machine, the probability that the winning combination (for example, cherry, watermelon, bell) related to winning is determined by the winning combination determining means is higher than other gaming states (for example, general gaming state, internal winning state, etc.). Special gaming state operating means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing at RB operation, processing to turn on RB operation flag, processing at SCT operation, etc.) for operating a special gaming state (for example, RB gaming state, SCT gaming state) The numerical information updating means (for example, main control circuit 71, RB operation processing in step S96 in FIG. 15, processing for adding 1 to the RB transition counter, and SCT transition) In the process of adding 1 to the number counter, the numerical information (for example, R) is based on the operation of the special game state by the special game state operation means. Transition counter, game machine and updates the SCT migration counter).

  The ending unit may end the special gaming state when the special gaming state is operated by the special gaming state operating unit.

  In addition, the gaming machine is stored by identification information storage means (for example, RAM 33) for storing identification information (for example, BB operating flag, RB operating flag) for identifying the gaming state, and the identification information storing means. Identification information updating means for updating identification information (for example, main control circuit 71, RB, BB or CT operation process, RB, BB or CT end process, RB, BB or CT operation flag on / off process) You may make it have.

  In addition, the gaming machine outputs a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to winnings, a bonus) by the symbol display unit after a signal instructing to stop the variation of the symbol is output by the stop signal output unit. The number of sliding displays (for example, the number of symbols to be changed by the symbol changing means until the symbol combination related to operation, the symbol combination related to replay, the symbol combination related to loss) is displayed (for example, The number of sliding display determination means for determining the number of sliding frames) from a number (for example, one of 0 frames to 4 frames) that is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum number of sliding displays (for example, the maximum number of sliding frames, 4 frames). (For example, the main control circuit 71, the slip piece number determination process in step S16 in FIG. 7), and in the special game state (the first game state or the second game state), the slip display number determination means is The slip display number is determined from a number (for example, 0 frame or 1 frame) that is less than a predetermined maximum slip display number (for example, 1 frame) less than the predetermined maximum slip display number. Also good.

  In the gaming machine, in the special gaming state (the first gaming state or the second gaming state), the stop control means is based on only the signal output from the stop signal output means, based on the symbol changing means. The symbol change performed by the control is stopped, and the symbol display means is a combination of symbols related to the winning combination (for example, bell) determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, a combination of symbols related to the bell) or the Display one of a combination of symbols (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherry or a combination of symbols related to watermelon) related to the winning combination (for example, watermelon, cherry) different from the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. You may do it.

  In addition, the symbol display means, the start signal output means, the winning combination determination means, the symbol change means, the stop signal output means, the stop control means, the game value giving means, the numerical value updating means, the special game state operation, which constitute the gaming machine The specific configurations of the means, the first game state actuating means, the second game state actuating means, the end means and the like are not limited to the elements of the above-described embodiments, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information on the basis of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means or the special gaming state operation by the special gaming state operating means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be updated based on, for example, each unit game or when a specific winning combination is determined. Even if it does in this way, while being able to suppress a player's euphoria, even if it is limited, it may be able to give ups and downs to a ball.

  In addition, when the winning combination related to winning is determined by the winning combination determining means, the numerical information updating means is given to the player by the game value adding means when the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is displayed. The numerical information may be updated based on the gaming value. In other words, in the embodiment, the payout number counter is updated based on the number of medals that have been awarded and actually paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an internal winning combination related to winning is determined. In this case, the payout number counter may be updated based on the payout number corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the determined winning regardless of whether or not the winning is achieved. As a result, when the internal winning combination is determined, the winning number counter is updated assuming that a winning has been achieved, so when the winning has failed (so-called missing) and when the winning has not failed. Thus, it is possible to make a difference in the net increase in the BB gaming state. Even if it does in this way, while suppressing a player's euphoria, even if it is limited, it can give ups and downs to a ball.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, a numerical value such as “465” is applied as the first value or the second value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any value may be applied.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the payout number of 15 (bell), 8 (watermelon) and 2 (cherry) is provided as the game value given by the game value giving means. The specific numerical value of the number of sheets can be set arbitrarily.

  The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange balls, sparrow balls, video slots, video poker, etc. in addition to the pachislot machines as in this embodiment. For example, in the case of a pachinko, it is possible to adopt a case in which the character moves quickly when the probability variation is displayed. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the above-described operation in the slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an example of an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the display combination of a game machine 1, the combination of a symbol, and the number of payout. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table group of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the main flowchart performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the game state monitoring process performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the probability lottery process performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of RB, BB, and CT operation | movement check processing performed with the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of RB, BB, and CT completion | finish check processing performed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the flowchart of the regular interruption process performed in the main control circuit.

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1 gaming machine 1a cabinet 1b front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window 6S start switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS stop switch 11S, 12S, 13S BET switch 22S medal sensor 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
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71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation;
A game comprising stop control means for stopping and controlling the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Machine,
When a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means, game value giving means for giving a game value to a player;
Numerical information updating means for updating numerical information based on the game value given to the player by the game value giving means;
Special gaming state operating means for operating the special gaming state with a higher probability that the winning combination related to winning is determined by the winning combination determining means than other gaming states;
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the probability that the special gaming state operation is performed by the special gaming state operating means is based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. First gaming state actuating means for actuating the first gaming state having a value of 1;
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the probability that the special gaming state operation is performed by the special gaming state operation means is based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Second game state actuating means for actuating a second game state that is a second value different from the first value;
And a ending means for ending the operation of the first gaming state or the second gaming state when the numerical information is updated to a predetermined value by the numerical information updating means. . A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation;
A game comprising stop control means for stopping and controlling the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Machine,
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, first game state actuating means for actuating the first gaming state based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, second game state operating means for operating the second gaming state based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Numerical information updating means for updating numerical information;
When the numerical information is updated to the first value by the numerical information updating means, the operation of the first gaming state is terminated, and the numerical information is different from the first value by the numerical information updating means. And a ending means for ending the operation of the second gaming state when updated to a value of 2. When a symbol combination related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means, it has a game value giving means for giving a game value to a player,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the numerical information updating means updates the numerical information based on the game value given to the player by the game value giving means. A special gaming state actuating means for operating a special gaming state in which the probability that the winning combination relating to winning is determined by the winning combination deciding unit is higher than other gaming states;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the numerical information update means updates the numerical information based on the special game state operation means being operated by the special game state operation means.

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