JP2006204796A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein the possibility of losing a benefit originally designed to be acquired by a player is lowered by stop-displaying intended patterns in sub reels as compared with a case wherein when the benefit on the game cannot be acquired unless intended patterns are stop-displayed in main reels. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 has reels 3 and liquid crystal reels 3', and starts a Meoshi (attempt to stop specific patterns) support period when a player succeeds in stop-displaying red 7s (symbol 61) in the form of "V" in the reels 3' in a carrryover status. Then, the player can establish a BB by arranging red 7s on an effective line even in a game in the reels 3 by executing Meoshi operation aiming at the red 7s with watching the liquid crystal reels 3'. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is based on display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, control means such as a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) for controlling the display means, and control of the display means. The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachislot gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines provided with a presentation display means for displaying a presentation related to a game.

  For example, pachislot machines that are currently mainstream have a plurality of types of winning modes. This winning mode is called a role. In particular, when a winning combination is won, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, without finishing paying out a single medal. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to a player a predetermined number of times (big bonus, hereinafter referred to as BB) and a game that gives a relatively small profit to the player There is a combination that can be performed a predetermined number of times (regular bonus, hereinafter referred to as RB). Hereinafter, BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

  Also, in the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along a validated winning line of a plurality of reels where a plurality of symbols necessary for a game are arranged, and medals, coins, etc. are paid out In order to win a prize, a combination of symbols representing a winning combination of a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a winning combination) is validated for a reel by an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the winning line. In other words, no matter how much you win, if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad, you cannot win the winning combination. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation with good timing (having a high specific gravity of technology intervention) is currently the mainstream.

In addition, a gaming machine having two sets of a plurality of reels, a small main reel as a main reel group at the center of the upper part of the gaming machine, and a subordinate for the production at the front center of the gaming machine. A gaming machine having a large sub-reel as a set of reels has been devised (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-339945 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the main reel is smaller than the sub reel, so that the visibility is not excellent, and the player has difficulty in stopping and displaying the intended symbol on the main reel. feel. Therefore, the player may lose the profit that should be originally obtained by playing the game while looking at the main reel.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention allows a player to stop and display the intended symbol on the sub reel while viewing the sub reel, so that the player does not display the intended symbol on the main reel while viewing the main reel. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility of losing the profit that should be originally obtained as compared with the case where the above profit cannot be obtained.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of first symbols (for example, symbol 61 to symbol 66 shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) are variably displayed in accordance with the player's game start operation, and in response to the player's stop operation, First display means (for example, a reel 3 described later) for stopping and displaying the variable display, and a winning combination determination for determining a winning combination in accordance with a game start command signal output in response to the game start operation Means (for example, a CPU 31 that executes a probability lottery process in S16 of FIG. 14 described later) and stop control means (for example, stop control of the first display means based on the timing of the stop operation and the winning combination) In response to the fact that the first display means is variably displayed or stopped, the plurality of second symbols (for example, the liquid crystal reel 3 'varies). The second display means having higher visibility than the first display means for displaying the display and the stop display, respectively, such as the symbols 61 to 66 shown in FIG. (For example, a liquid crystal reel 3 ′ to be described later) and a predetermined symbol (for example, red 7 as shown in FIG. 26 (design 61 in FIG. 3) among the plurality of second symbols on the second display means. ) Or the like, or a determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed (for example, a sub control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes S88 of FIG. 20 described later), When the determination means determines that the predetermined symbol or the combination of the predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the second display means, the specific winning of the winning combinations determined by the winning combination determining means Role (example For example, the first specific symbols (for example, red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) and BAR (symbol 66 in FIG. 3) included in the plurality of first symbols corresponding to BB, RB, etc. are stopped and displayed. Stop operation timing notification control means for controlling the notification of the stop operation timing (for example, S66 of the start command reception process of FIG. 18 described later, S75 of the reel stop command reception process of FIG. 19, and the reel stop command reception of FIG. 20) A sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 or a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 that executes S81 of the process).

  According to the invention of (1), when the determining means determines that the predetermined symbol or the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the second display means, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Since the stop operation timing notification control means for controlling the notification of the stop operation timing for stopping and displaying the first specific symbols included in the plurality of first symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is provided, the first specific Since the symbol is stopped and displayed as intended by the player, the burden of measuring the timing of the stop display of the variable display on the display means is reduced, which contributes to the convenience of the player's game and should be originally obtained. Can reduce the risk of losing.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the stop operation timing notification control means controls a specific symbol synchronization fluctuation so as to synchronize the first specific symbol and the second specific symbol. Display control means (for example, sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes S66 of the start command reception process of FIG. 18 described later, S75 of the reel stop command reception process of FIG. 19, and S81 of the reel stop command reception process of FIG. 20). A gaming machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the invention of (2), when the stop operation timing notification control means determines that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the second display means by the determination means, the first specific symbol and Since it includes the specific symbol synchronous variation display means for synchronously displaying the second specific symbol in a variable manner, the first specific symbol is stopped and displayed as intended by the player by the variable display in the second display means. Therefore, the burden of measuring the timing of the stop operation of the variable display of the display means is reduced, which contributes to the convenience of the player's game and can reduce the possibility of losing the game profit that should be originally obtained.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the second display means is an image display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) that electrically displays an image. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (3), since the second display means is an image display device that electrically displays an image, unlike the mechanical display means, a plurality of second symbols are arranged, for example, in a symbol array. The display can be freely changed or stopped without restriction, and the degree of freedom of display is increased. The visual effect of a plurality of second symbols can be obtained, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, since the first specific symbol is stopped and displayed as the player intends, the burden of measuring the timing of the stop operation of the variable display of the display means is reduced, which contributes to the convenience of the player's game. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility of losing the gaming profit that should be originally obtained.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1, the external appearance of the gaming machine 1 of one embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a coin, a medal, a token, or the like as a game medium, and will be described below using a medal.

  A vertically long rectangular display window 4L, 4C, 4R (hereinafter collectively referred to as the display window 4) is provided at the center of the front upper portion of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1. The display window 4 is provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines 8, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. These winning lines 8 are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12 and a maximum-BET switch 13, which will be described later, or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. 5 are activated. Which winning line 8 is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line.

  Inside the cabinet 2 in the vicinity of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (hereinafter referred to as the first symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first symbol constituted by a plurality of types of symbols). These are collectively referred to as reels 3), which are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to constitute a first display means. The design of each reel can be observed through the display window 4. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations per minute) when a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation.

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c (hereinafter collectively referred to as a BET lamp 9) are provided. The BET lamp 9 is turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as the BET number). Here, in the present embodiment, one game ends when all the reels stop or when the display of the game on the liquid crystal display device 5 ends. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is 1 and one pay line 8 is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the BET number is 2 and the three pay lines 8 are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines 8 are activated.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed in the front center of the cabinet 2 of the gaming machine 1, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided above the pedestal 10. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a. A liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ and a predetermined effect image are displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. A liquid crystal reel display area 4 'is displayed at the center of the display screen 5a. An information display section 18 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′. The information display unit 18 is physically and electrically controlled independently from the liquid crystal display device 5 and displays the number of medals that are credited (stored and stored as being inserted into the gaming machine). It is a 7-segment display device, a display device that displays numbers electrically such as LEDs.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10 (hereinafter referred to as “respectively”). BET switches 11, 12, 13). The BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the BET switch 12 has two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Bet on the game, and the BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, the predetermined pay line 8 is activated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the rotation of the reel 3 is started in response to the player's game start operation, and the fluctuation of the liquid crystal reel 3 'to be described later is started. A start lever 6 for starting the variable display of the first symbol and the second symbol in the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ is rotatably mounted within a predetermined angular range.

  In the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, on the right side of the start lever 6, the reel 3 and liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, 3R ′ (hereinafter, liquid crystal reels 3L ′) (hereinafter referred to as liquid crystal reels 3L ′) according to the stop operation of the player. Three stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switch 7) for respectively stopping fluctuations of 3C'3R 'are collectively referred to as liquid crystal reel 3') are provided. It has been.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop switch 7) performed when all the reels 3 are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop is performed after the first stop operation. The operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right below the main body of the gaming machine 1. A predetermined effect sound is generated from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  In this embodiment, the player inserts medals or operates the BET switches 11, 12, 13, the player operates the start lever 6, the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ start to change, and the player's stop switch 7. A series of operations of the gaming machine 1 configured by performing the above operation, the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ fluctuation stop once each is called a unit game or a game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, details of various displays displayed in the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ will be described. The liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ is composed of liquid crystal reel display areas 4L ′, 4C ′, and 4R ′ arranged in three rows. In the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′, liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′ that display a second symbol composed of a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order to be described later are displayed, respectively. Means. The design of each liquid crystal reel can be visually recognized in the areas surrounded by the liquid crystal reel display areas 4L ′, 4C ′, 4R ′. The liquid crystal reel 3 'rotates at a constant speed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation.

  In addition, the liquid crystal reel realizes a change display and a stop display of symbols similar to the mechanical reel on the liquid crystal display. When the liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′ stop-display the second symbol, three second symbols are stopped and displayed in the liquid crystal reel display areas 4L ′, 4C ′, and 4R ′, respectively.

  The liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ is provided with a top line 8b ′, a center line 8c ′ and a bottom line 8d ′ in the horizontal direction as winning lines 8 ′, and a cross-up line 8a ′ and a cross-down line 8e ′ in the diagonal direction. Yes. These winning lines 8 ′ are operated by operating the BET switch 11, BET switch 12, BET switch 13, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, so that the above-described winning lines 8 a, 8 b, 8 c, 8 d are obtained. , 8e, one, three, and five are activated simultaneously. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of the BET lamps 9a ', 9b', 9c '.

  Note that the winning line 8 'is activated by the same line as the activated winning line 8. For example, when one winning line 8c is activated, only the winning line 8c 'is displayed, and when three winning lines 8b, 8c, 8d are activated, the winning lines 8b', 8c ', 8d' are five. When the book winning lines 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e are activated, the winning lines 8a ′, 8b ′, 8c ′, 8d ′, 8e ′ are activated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning line 8 ′ may be validated according to the validation of the winning line 8 by a predetermined association.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′, a 1-BET lamp 9 a ′, a 2-BET lamp 9 b ′, a maximum BET lamp 9 c ′ (hereinafter collectively referred to as a BET lamp 9 ′), an information display unit 18 Is provided. The BET lamp 9 'is a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, or a maximum BET lamp 9c according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as BET number). Lights up at the same time. The 1-BET lamp 9a ′ is turned on when the BET number is 1 and one winning line 8 ′ is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b ′ is lit when the BET number is 2 and the three pay lines 8 ′ are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c ′ is lit when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines 8 ′ are activated. On the left side of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′, an information display unit 18 that is physically and electrically controlled independently from the liquid crystal display device 5 and controlled by a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 11) described later is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′, the liquid crystal reel 3 ′, the winning line 8 ′, and the BET lamp 9 ′ are all realized by display on the display screen 5a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the BET lamp 9 ′ may be composed of light emitting electrical components (for example, a lamp, an LED, etc.) in the same manner as the BET lamp 9.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of the arrangement of a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel 3 will be described. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 00 to 20, and information on the symbol arrangement is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) described later as a data table. On the reel 3, a symbol row composed of symbols of red 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), cherry (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), and BAR (symbol 66). Is represented. These symbols are collectively referred to as the first symbol. The reel 3 is rotationally driven so that the symbol arrangement moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, 21 symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of the reel 3, but at least the 21 symbols are better.

  Also on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′, the red 7 (design 61), replay (design 62), cherry (design 63), bell (design 64), watermelon (design 65), and BAR (design 66) are random. According to the correct order, the display is changed and the display is stopped. However, when each symbol is present within the frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ', the order once displayed is maintained, and the display moves from the upper level to the middle level and from the middle level to the lower level. The image data of each symbol necessary for the change display and the stop display is stored in an image ROM 88 (see FIG. 12) described later. Under the control of the image control microcomputer 81, which will be described later, based on this image data, red 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), cherry (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol) The symbols 65) and BAR (symbol 66) are variably displayed and stopped. Note that the variable display of each symbol on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ may be performed in a predetermined order without following a random order.

  Note that the continuous variation display of the symbols on the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 'is the time required to move one frame after reaching a constant speed from the start of the variation display, that is, from the symbol to the next symbol in the symbol row. The speed of moving up to is the same. For example, when the reel 3 reaches a constant speed and rotates at 80 rotations per minute, it takes 1 / (21 × 80) minutes to move one frame of the reel 3. Here, 21 is the number of symbols drawn on one reel of the reel 3, and 80 is the number of rotations of the reel 3 per minute. The movement of one frame of the liquid crystal reel 3 'is also performed in 1 / (21 × 80) minutes. By being controlled in this way, after the variable display of the symbols of the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ has reached a constant speed, it is included in the specific symbol included in the first symbol and the second symbol corresponding thereto. The specific symbol to be displayed can be variably displayed synchronously in the display window 4 and the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol displayed by the reel 3 is a first symbol, and the symbol displayed by the liquid crystal reel 3 'is a second symbol. And red 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), cherry (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), and BAR (symbol 66) in the first symbol are in the second symbol. It corresponds to Red 7, Replay, Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, and BAR. However, not limited to this, each of red 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), cherry (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), and BAR (symbol 66) in the first symbol. The design in the second design corresponding to can be changed as appropriate. For example, red 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), cherry (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), and BAR (symbol 66) in the first symbol have different characters. Images may be associated with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reel 3 are collectively referred to as a first symbol, and the symbols displayed on the respective liquid crystal reels 3 ′ are generally named corresponding to the first symbol. The second symbol.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the occurrence condition, end condition, and transfer destination game state of each game state of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The generation condition, end condition, and transfer destination game state of each game state are as illustrated in FIG.

  There are four gaming states of the gaming machine 1; a general gaming state, a carryover state (including an RB carryover state during the BB gaming state), a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Here, the RB gaming state includes an RB gaming state during the BB gaming state and an RB gaming state during the general gaming state. In addition, a gaming state constituted by a predetermined combination of the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and the BB gaming state is referred to as a BB gaming state.

  The carryover state is a gaming state that transitions from the general gaming state or the BB gaming state, which is caused by winning of BB or RB, and that is due to the establishment of BB or RB, or the end of the BB gaming state or the start of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. finish. The carryover state is a state in which BB or RB is carried over, that is, a state in which information won in BB or RB is carried over. In particular, a state where BB is carried over is referred to as a BB carryover state, and a state where RB is carried over is referred to as an RB carryover state. In this carryover state, BB or RB winning is permitted unless a winning combination other than a loss is won. The carryover state shifts to the BB gaming state when finished with the establishment of BB, transitions to the RB gaming state when finished with the establishment of RB, and transitions to the general gaming state when finished with the termination of the BB gaming state.

  The BB game state is a game state in which a transition is made from the general game state or the BB game state, which is generated when the BB is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 466 or more). Sometimes it ends and shifts to the general gaming state.

  The BB general gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state, the BB carryover state, or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and is generated when the BB is established or the RB is terminated in the BB gaming state. The game ends when the RB gaming state starts during the RB gaming state. The BB general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when it ends when the BB gaming state ends, and shifts to the RB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state.

  In addition, the RB won in the BB general gaming state is carried over until it is established. While this RB is carried over, the RB is not won. In the BB general gaming state, the probability lottery table used when the RB is carried over may have a higher probability of losing than the probability lottery table used when the RB is not carried over. . At this time, the replay probability may be lowered, and the loss winning probability may be set higher accordingly. In this way, it becomes possible to arrange the combinations of symbols corresponding to the RBs carried over relatively quickly, and the BB gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out can be smoothly ended.

  The RB gaming state during the BB gaming state occurs when a specific condition is established during the BB gaming state or when an RB is established during the BB gaming state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game ends, and a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times). The game is ended by winning a small role or BB game state. Transition from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state is completed, the BB general gaming state is transitioned, and the transition to the RB gaming state is repeated until the number of paid-out medals reaches 466 or more. Is the BB gaming state. The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the general gaming state when the game is completed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or by a small number of winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). Here, the small roles are the upper and lower cherry small roles, the middle cherry small role, the bell small role, and the watermelon small role. The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state transitions to the BB general gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state after the termination of the BB gaming state, and the general gaming state when the termination condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied. Migrate to

  The RB gaming state in the general gaming state is generated when the RB is established in the general gaming state, and is ended by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of the game or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) of the small role winning. The RB gaming state in the general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when the game is completed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or a small number of winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times).

  The general gaming state is a gaming state that is not any of the carryover state, the BB general gaming state, or the RB gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the display combination, the symbol combination, and the number of payouts which are different for each BET number will be described. This information is stored in a later-described ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) as a predetermined data table. The display combination of the embodiment includes BB, RB, SRB, replay, watermelon small combination, bell small combination, upper / lower cherry small combination, and medium cherry small combination. BB, RB, SRB, and replay become a winning combination by winning, and become a winning combination by further winning. The watermelon, the bell, the upper and lower cherries, and the middle cherries are elected by winning the prize, and are further awarded by winning. The winning mode of each combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the effective line) and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning vary depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIG. The establishment and winning combination are collectively referred to as display, and the winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as display combination.

  The establishment of BB is realized by arranging red 7-red 7-red 7 along the active line in the general gaming state or the carryover state. After BB is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The BB gaming state is an advantageous gaming state compared to the RB gaming state.

  The establishment of RB is realized by arranging BAR-BAR-BAR along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB general gaming state. After RB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  The establishment of the SRB is realized by arranging the Replay-Replay-bell along the active line in the BB general gaming state. After the SRB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  The establishment of RB or SRB in the BB general gaming state may be referred to as JAC IN.

  The establishment of the replay is realized by arranging Replay-Replay-Replay along the active line in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the BB general gaming state. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted (the player is given game value), so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In all game states, it is possible to achieve a prize for a watermelon, a bell, a top / bottom cherry, or a medium cherry. These display combinations are realized by arranging the illustrated symbol combinations along the effective lines. The number of payouts of these display combinations is as shown in the figure, but differs depending on the number of BETs. The winning of the small part of the upper and lower cherries is realized by the cherry (symbol 63) being stopped and displayed on the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L. Further, the winning of the medium cherry small role is realized by stopping and displaying the cherry (symbol 63) in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a probability lottery table referred to in a probability lottery process in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 16 in FIG. The probability lottery table is divided into four gaming states, that is, a general gaming state, a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state (including those in the general gaming state and those in the BB gaming state), each carryover state, and each BET number. Each of them is stored in a later-described ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) as a predetermined data table. 6 and 7 are examples of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 3. FIG. Although not shown, the probability lottery table in the case where the number of BETs is 1 and 2 is the same except that the winning probabilities of the winning combinations are different. In this way, the game interest may be improved by making the probability lottery table different for each BET number and making the probability that each winning combination is drawn differently.

  The random number extraction range of these probability lottery tables is 0 to 16383, and one random number is extracted from this random number extraction range in S16 of FIG. 14 to be described later, and this random number is the random number of any winning combination depending on the gaming state. The winning combination is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range. For example, when the extracted random number is 15 in the general gaming state, referring to the table of FIG. 6 (1), since this random number belongs to the random number range of the cherry small part, the winning combination becomes the cherry small part. The probability that this cherry small role is determined as the winning role is 50/16384, which is obtained by dividing 50 random numbers in the random number range of cherry small roles from 0 to 49 by the number of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range, 16384. It is. The process of determining the winning combination in the case of other gaming states and / or in the case of other winning combinations, and the winning probabilities thereof are also the same.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a stop winning combination determination table referred to in a stop winning combination determining process in S17 of FIG. The winning combination determination table for stop is provided for each of the four gaming states, and is stored in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) described later as a predetermined data table.

  The random number extraction range of these winning combination determination tables for stop is 0 to 127. One random number is extracted from this random number extraction range, and according to the winning combination, this random number is included in the random number range of any winning combination for stop. The winning combination for stoppage is determined depending on whether it belongs. For example, in the general game state, when the winning combination is a cherry small combination and the extracted random number is 9, referring to the table of FIG. Because it belongs, the winning combination for the stop becomes a small role of the medium cherry. The probability that the small cherry part is determined as a winning winning combination is 18/128, which is obtained by dividing 18 which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range from 0 to 17 by the number 128 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. is there. The process for determining the winning combination for stopping in the case of other gaming states and / or in the case of other winning combinations for stopping, and the determination probabilities thereof are also the same.

  In addition, when the winning role is a cherry small role, the winning combination for stopping the middle cherry small size and the upper / lower cherry small size is not determined, and the stop control controls the middle cherry small size, upper / lower cherry size. You may make it distribute to a small part.

  Next, referring to FIG. 8, the game state and the winning combination for stop determined in the stopping winning combination determining process in S17 of FIG. 14 described later are selected in the process of S18 of FIG. 14 described later. The stop table group will be described. This information is stored in a later-described ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) as a predetermined data table. The stop table group is a set of stop tables that are selected and used for stop control of the reel 3 in the process of S26 in FIG. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the game state is the general game state and the winning combination for stop is BB, the stop table group selected corresponding to this is the BB establishment possible stop table group. The BB establishment possible stop table group is a set of BB establishment possible stop tables in which BB winning is permitted in accordance with the stop operation of the player. The same applies to the process in which the stop table group is selected according to the player's stop operation in the case of other game states and / or in the case of other winning combinations for stop.

  The medium cherry small role winning stop table group is a set of medium cherry small role possible stop tables, and the medium cherry small role possible stop table is a prize for the medium cherry small role according to the player's stop operation. Is an allowable stop table. The upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table group is a set of upper / lower cherry small role possible stop tables, and the upper / lower cherry small role possible stop tables are set according to the player's stop operation. -It is a stop table that allows the winning of the small cherry role.

  The bell small role winning stop table group is a set of bell small role winning possible stop tables, and the bell small role winning stop table is permitted to receive a bell small role regardless of the player's stop operation. This is a stop table.

  The watermelon small role winning stop table group is a set of watermelon small role possible stop tables, and the watermelon small role possible stop table is allowed to win a watermelon small role according to a player's stop operation. It is a stop table.

  The replay establishment possible stop table group is a set of replay establishment possible stop tables, and the replay establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of a replay is permitted regardless of a player's stop operation.

  The BB establishment possible stop table group is a set of BB establishment possible stop tables, and the BB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which BB winning is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation.

  The RB establishment possible stop table group is a set of RB establishment possible stop tables, and the RB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of RB establishment is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation. The SRB establishment possible stop table group is a set of SRB establishment possible stop tables, and the SRB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which winning of SRB establishment is allowed regardless of the player's stop operation.

  The non-displayable stop table group is a set of non-displayable stop tables, and the non-displayable stop table is a stop table that does not allow display of any combination regardless of the player's stop operation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a stop table stored in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described. The stop table is stored in a ROM 32 (see FIG. 11) described later as a predetermined data table.

  The stop table shows the stop operation position and stop control position of the reel 3. When the stop switch 7 provided corresponding to each of the reels 3 is operated, the stop operation position is a symbol located on the center line 8c (specifically, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c). And the code number of the symbol whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 9A, for example, when the stop switch 7R is operated when the Replay (symbol 62) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R, The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that the number 11 cherry (symbol 63) is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a medium cherry small role winning stop table included in the middle cherry small role winning stop table group, and an upper and lower cherry small role included in the upper and lower cherry small role winning stop table groups. Stoptable table for winning a prize, Stopping table for winning a small role for a bell included in the stoptable group for winning a small role for a bell, Stopping table for winning a small role for watermelon included in a stoptable group for a winning small role for a watermelon, Replay possible Included in the replay establishment possible stop table included in the stop table group, the BB establishment possible stop table included in the BB establishment possible stop table group, the RB establishment possible stop table included in the RB establishment possible stop table group, and the SRB establishment possible stop table group SRB establishment possible stop table, display impossible stop table included in display impossible stop table group A.

  The medium cherry small combination possible stop table (not shown) is used when the reel 3 is stopped and controlled so that the medium cherry small combination wins when the winning combination for stopping is the medium cherry small combination. . In the reel 3, only when the stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position, the small part of the medium cherry can be won, and when the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the predetermined stop operation position. Cannot win the small role of medium cherry.

  A stop table (not shown) for upper / lower cherries can be controlled to stop reel 3 so that upper / lower cherries win a prize when the winning winning combination is upper / lower cherries. Used when doing. In the reel 3, only when the stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position, the small part of the upper and lower cherries can be won, and the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the predetermined stop operation position. If you win, you will not be able to win the top and bottom cherry minors.

  The stop table (not shown) for winning a small combination of watermelons is used when the reel 3 is controlled to stop so that the small combination of watermelons wins when the winning combination for stopping is a small combination of watermelons. In the watermelon small role winning stoptable, the watermelon small role can be won only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reel 3, and the stop operation other than the predetermined stop operation position is performed. If the stop operation is performed at the position, the small part of the watermelon cannot be won.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when each reel 3 is stopped and controlled so that replay is established when the winning combination for stop is replay.

  In FIG. 9 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 02, 05, 07, 10, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 3, all symbols corresponding to positions one code code 02, 05, 07, 10, 15, 19 below are Replay (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 9A, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of code numbers 01, 06, 10, 15, and 18. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, all symbols corresponding to code numbers 01, 06, 10, 15, and 18 are Replay (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 9A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of code numbers 03, 06, 11, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 3, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 06, 11, 15, 19 are Replay (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the replay feasible stop table shown in FIG. 9A is used for the stop control of the reel 3, Replay-Replay-Replay is arranged along the validated cross-up line 8a. Is stopped and the replay can be established.

  When the replay establishment possible stop table is used for stop control of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, three Replays (symbol 62) are always stopped and displayed along the effective line, and the replay is always established. be able to. That is, in the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the replay can be established without fail. This is related to the arrangement of Replay (symbol 62) in the symbol array shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is 4 frames, and if there is a symbol for winning a small role winning or replay within the range of 4 frames from the position where the stop operation was performed, it can be drawn on the active line It has become. Referring to FIG. 3, in Reel 3, Replay (symbol 62) is arranged in a pattern that is always arranged in the range of four frames. For this reason, it is possible to arrange Replay (symbol 62) on the effective line regardless of the position at which the reel 3 is stopped. That is, basically, the replay does not cause a so-called miss-out (the selected winning combination for stopping cannot be won or established).

  In the present embodiment, even if the cherry small combination and the watermelon small combination are determined as the winning combination for stopping and the winning possible stop table is selected, it may not be possible to win. This is related to the arrangement of cherries (symbol 63) and watermelon (symbol 65) in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 3, in the reel 3, the cherry (symbol 63) is not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of 4 frames, and is arranged only at the position of the code number 13 in the reel 3 </ b> L. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the cherry (symbol 63) cannot be stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. That is, the small part of the cherry is a part that can be overlooked. Similarly, referring to FIG. 3, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the watermelon (symbol 65) is not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement that is arranged within the range of four frames. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the watermelon (symbol 65) cannot be stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. In other words, the small part of the watermelon is a part that can be overlooked.

  A BB establishment possible stop table (not shown) is used when the reel 3 is controlled to stop so that BB is established when the winning combination for stopping is BB. In the BB establishment possible stop table, BB can be established only when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3 at a predetermined stop operation position, and the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the predetermined stop operation position. If it is broken, BB cannot be established.

  The RB establishment possible stop table (not shown) is used when the reel 3 is controlled to stop so that RB is established when the winning combination for stopping is RB. In the RB establishment possible stop table, the RB can be established only when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3 at a predetermined stop operation position, and the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the predetermined stop operation position. If this happens, RB cannot be established. This is because the red 7 (symbol 61) or the BAR (symbol 66) are not necessarily arranged in a symbol arrangement in the reel 3 within the range of four frames. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, red 7 (symbol 61) and BAR (symbol 66) may not be stopped and displayed side by side on the active line.

  The SRB establishment possible stop table (not shown) is used when the reel 3 is controlled to stop so that the SRB is established when the winning combination for stop is SRB. In the SRB establishment possible stop table, the SRB can be established in the reel 3 regardless of the stop operation position (there is no missing). This is due to the symbol arrangement in which the Replay (symbol 62) and the bell (symbol 64) in FIG. 3 are always arranged within the range of four frames.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of the non-displayable stop table included in the non-displayable stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop so that no winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is lost.

  In FIG. 9 (2), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 02, 05, 07, 10, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 3, all symbols corresponding to positions one code code 02, 05, 07, 10, 15, 19 below are Replay (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 9B, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 07, 09, 12, 16, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 3, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 07, 09, 12, 16, and 19 are all bells (symbol 64).

  Further, in FIG. 9 (2), the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 00, 05, 08, 12, and 16. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 3, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 00, 05, 08 above are bells (symbol 64), and symbols corresponding to code numbers 12, 16 are all bells (symbol 64). ).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 9B is used for the stop control of the reel 3, none of the winning combinations can be won.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10, the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3 and the driving of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ are stored in the ROM 83 (see FIG. 12) of the sub control circuit 72 (see FIG. 12) described later. A correspondence table with count values will be described. The drive count value is a value of a drive count value counter that is a variable stored in a work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12) of the sub-control circuit 72 described later, and is stored for each of the liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′. Area is reserved. The drive count value is for counting the number of symbols of the symbols that have moved since each liquid crystal reel 3 ′ has started to rotate. Specifically, the number of second symbols that have passed through the winning line 8c ′ after each liquid crystal reel 3 ′ has started to rotate is counted.

  The “symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3” indicates the reel 3 ′ of each reel 3 ′ transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 11) to the sub-control circuit 72 in the transmission of the reel stop command in the previous unit game. It is obtained by retracting the stop control position on the winning line 8c.

  “The number of frames until the next bonus symbol in the symbol array of the reel 3” is the rotation of each reel 3 when the reel 3 is driven to rotate in the direction of the arrow in the symbol array of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in FIG. This is the number of frames (number of symbols) from the start position to the next bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3).

  In addition, “the timing of the remainder obtained by dividing the drive count value by 21 when the bonus symbol is positioned on one frame in the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′” is the drive count value of each reel 3. The remainder obtained by dividing the number of symbols in the symbol array by 21 is calculated, and the calculated value corresponds to each rotation start position of the reel 3 "one frame in the upper part of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 'in the liquid crystal reel 3'. When it is determined that the value coincides with the numerical value of “the remainder timing obtained by dividing the drive count value by 21”, the bonus symbol is positioned on the upper stage, and a command for positioning the bonus symbol on the upper one of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ is output. It is timing. As a result, preparation for displaying the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ is made. For example, when the identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3L is 00, and the value obtained by dividing the drive count value of the reel 3L ′ by 21 is 12, the bonus symbol is positioned on the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′. This is the timing for outputting the command to be executed. When the reel 3L and the liquid crystal reel 3L ′ are rotated at a constant speed, the time required to move one frame coincides with each other. Therefore, by preparing to display the bonus symbols variably at the timing described above, The stop operation can be performed to stop the bonus symbol at the intended stop position by timing the stop operation of the stop switch 7L while observing the bonus symbol variably displayed on the reel 3L ′. The same applies to the reel 3C, the liquid crystal reel 3C ', the reel 3R, and the liquid crystal reel 3R'.

  The value of “remainder timing obtained by dividing the drive count value by 21 for positioning the bonus symbol on one frame in the upper part of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ is“ in the symbol array of the reel 3. The reason why “2” is subtracted from “the number of frames until the next bonus symbol” is as follows. That is, the “symbol identification number at the rotation start position of the reel 3” is the code number on the winning line 8c, whereas the “bonus symbol is displayed on the upper frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′. The timing at which the bonus symbols are synchronously displayed on the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ on the basis of the “remaining timing obtained by dividing the drive count value divided by 21” is determined. This is because it is located one frame above. The position on the top one frame of the display window 4 is a position two frames above when viewed from the pay line 8c. That is, these two frames are “2” for subtraction.

  FIG. 11 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 is shown.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table (FIG. 6) referred to in the probability lottery process in S16 of FIG. 14 described later, which is executed every time the random number sampling is determined every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). 14), a stop winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) referred to every time a stop winning combination determination process of S17 in FIG. 14 described later is executed, and a stop table group selection process in S18 of FIG. 14 described later. Stop table group selection table (see FIG. 8) referred to every time it is executed, stop table (see FIG. 9) referred to in the reel stop control process of S26 in FIG. 14, and operation of the stop switch 7 by the player Accordingly, a stop position search table (not shown) for determining a reel stop mode, a table number selection table (not shown), and the sub-control circuit 72 Various control commands to (command) or the like are stored. These commands include a demo display command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 11, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp 9 (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), and information display. The unit 18, medals are stored, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 as a game value giving means for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and the reel 3 are driven to rotate. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stepping motors 49).

  Further, the motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motor 49, the hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, the lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, and the information display unit 18 are controlled. A display unit drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via an I / O port (not shown). Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a C / P switch 14, and a medal sensor 22S. A reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via an I / O port (not shown).

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 11, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of a plurality of winning combinations is determined. After the winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the stop position search table.

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

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

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and when winning is confirmed after all reels are stopped.

  When the winning of the specific winning combination is achieved by the probability lottery process based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 selects the stop command signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop switch 7, and the selection is made. A signal for controlling the reels 3 to stop is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the stop position search table.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At 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 a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the medal payout process.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes a sub control circuit microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (all not shown). The CPU provided in the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, when a random number is necessary for performing various processes, Random number sampling is executed on the operation program of the control circuit microcomputer 81.

  The serial port 82 receives various commands and information transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  A ROM 83, an image ROM 88, a work RAM 84, and a calendar IC 85 are connected to the sub control circuit microcomputer 81.

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

  The ROM 83 stores a control program executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81, a determination table, and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage means for work for storing various information necessary for the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 to execute the control program.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the sub control circuit microcomputer 81. In the present embodiment, date setting and the like are performed by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The aforementioned work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 are to be backed up. That is, even when the power supplied to the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 is cut off, the power is continuously supplied and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the production content determined by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

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

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

  In addition, the image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (start of the next processing) every time transfer of the data in the video RAM 89 to the liquid crystal display device 5 is completed (1/60 seconds).

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls sound and lamp effects. The sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly outputs only the sound / lamp according to the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (all not shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to an LED 101 and a lamp 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LED 101 and the lamp 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. Thereby, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 will light-emit in the predetermined | prescribed aspect according to production.

  The serial port 92 receives various commands and information transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like.

  The work RAM 94 is configured as a work temporary storage means for storing various information necessary for the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 to execute the control program.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96.

  The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 21L and 21R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

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

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

  Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, the main flow of the control operation of the CPU 31 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 (S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (S3). If this determination is YES, the demo display command information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) in order to transmit a demo display command for requesting display of the demo image to the sub-control circuit 72. (S4) If NO, the process moves to S5.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay is won in the previous game (S5). When this determination is YES, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (S7), and the process proceeds to S8. When the determination in S5 is NO, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (S6). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S8, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S3.

  Next, the CPU 31 sends a BET command to the sub-control circuit in response to detecting the output of a predetermined signal from the medal sensor 22S, the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, or the maximum BET switch 13. In order to transmit to 72, predetermined information is memorize | stored in RAM33 (refer FIG. 11) (S8). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (S9). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S10, and when it is NO, S9 is repeated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game (S10). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S12, and if it is NO, the process proceeds to S11. In the process of S11, the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process. Specifically, the CPU 31 performs a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. Subsequently, the CPU 31 outputs a rotation start request command for all reels (S12). The main control circuit 71 commands the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the rotation start request command for all reels. Subsequently, in S13, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery. The random numbers extracted in the process of S13 are used in a probability lottery process (S16 in FIG. 14) described later.

  Next, for example, a numerical value indicating 30 seconds is set as an initial value in one game monitoring timer (S14). This one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop switch. In this timer, a numerical value is subtracted as time passes after an initial value is set.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a gaming state monitoring process (S15 in FIG. 14). In this gaming state monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned when it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. The current game state is maintained when it is not determined that the player is present. For example, in the previous game, if a BB is won even though the BB is won, the game state is changed to the general game state until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the current game based on the information won by the BB. Transition from the state to the carryover state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of S13 (S16). This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table in accordance with the number of BETs and the gaming state, determines whether or not a winning combination includes a random value range, and determines a winning combination (established flag) It is.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining a winning combination for stopping (S17). In the stop winning combination determination process, the stop winning combination selection table (see FIG. 7) is used to determine the stop winning combination by lottery according to the gaming state and the winning combination determined in S16.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table group selection table (see FIG. 8) and selects a stop table group corresponding to the winning combination for stop (S18). Subsequently, the CPU 31 selects a winning line (table line selection) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stopping (S19).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) in order to transmit a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S20). The start command includes winning combination, stopping winning combination, gaming state, table line information, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 waits until 208 milliseconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reach a constant speed of, for example, 80 rotations per second (S21). . Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 in order to transmit a reel stop permission command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S22).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switch is turned on. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 7 has been operated (S23). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S25, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S24.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the 1-game monitoring timer is 0 (S24). When this determination is YES, the process goes to S25, and when it is NO, the process moves to S23.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames (S25). Specifically, one stop table is selected from the stop table group determined by the process of S18, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the selected stop table. That is, the number of sliding symbols is determined from the stop table selected based on the stop table group determined based on the winning combination for stop determined based on the winning combination and the operation timing of the stop switch 7.

  Next, the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has been stopped is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (S26). Information on the reel 3 that is the target of stop control and the “first stop operation”, “second” In order to transmit a reel stop command including information indicating the types of “stop operation” and “third stop operation” to the sub-control circuit 72, predetermined information is set in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) (S27). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels are stopped (S28). When this determination is NO, the process returns to S23, and when YES, predetermined information is set in the RAM 33 in order to transmit an all reel stop command indicating that all reels have stopped to the sub control circuit 72 (FIG. 15). S29).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search (S30). The display combination search is to set a display combination flag for identifying the display combination based on the stop mode of the symbols stopped and displayed on the display window 4. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display combination determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display combination flag is normal (S31). When this determination is NO, an illegal error is displayed (S32). When the determination in S31 is YES, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination and the gaming state (S33). At this time, when the winning combination is BB or RB and the display combination is not BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the winning combination to the carryover combination stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11). Alternatively, when the display combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 deletes the carryover combination information stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) in order to transmit a display combination command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S34). The display combination command is a command transmitted when it is determined that the display combination is displayed by the process of S31.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (S35). When this determination is YES, a game number check process for BB or RB is performed (S36), and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S39. In the game number check process of S36, in the BB gaming state, the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked. . In the RB gaming state, in the game number check process, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus (BB or RB) is over (S37). When this determination is YES, the process goes to S38, and when it is NO, the process moves to S2 in FIG.

  Next, the RAM 33 at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is cleared (S38). When this process ends, the process moves to S2 in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in S35 is NO, a winning check process for BB and RB is performed (S39). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the periodic interrupt process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is invoked and activated every 1.1173 milliseconds, for example.

  First, in S41, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 11) saves the register.

  Subsequently, in S42, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing.

  Subsequently, in S43, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing. Various commands stored in the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) (these commands are stored in the RAM 33 in the processes of S4 and S8 in FIG. 13, S20, S22 and S27 in FIG. 14, and S29 and S34 in FIG. 15, respectively). Command) is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Subsequently, in S44, the CPU 31 performs a process of adding 1 to an interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  Subsequently, in S45, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and determines whether this value is an even number. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S52, and when it is NO, the process moves to S46.

  Subsequently, in S46, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3R in the reel identifier. Subsequently, in S47, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3R control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3R.

  Subsequently, in S48, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3C to the reel identifier. Subsequently, in S49, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3C control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3C.

  Subsequently, in S50, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3L in the reel identifier. Subsequently, in S51, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3L control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3L.

  On the other hand, in S52, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG drive control process.

  Subsequently, in S53, the CPU 31 performs various counter subtraction processes. Subsequently, in S54, the CPU 31 performs an electromagnetic counter control process. Finally, in S55, the CPU 31 restores the register and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 12) of the sub control circuit 72 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, referring to FIG. 17, the periodic interrupt process (periodic interrupt process in the sub control circuit) executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is invoked and activated, for example, every 2 milliseconds.

  First, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether one of the second symbols has passed through the winning line 8c ′ of each liquid crystal reel 3 ′. Specifically, for each of the liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, 3R ′, it is determined whether or not one symbol included in the second symbol has passed through the winning line 8c ′ (S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S102, and when it is NO, the periodic interrupt process in this sub-control circuit is terminated.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the drive count value counter of each liquid crystal reel 3 ′ through which one of the second symbols has passed (S102). Specifically, among the liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′, the work RAM 84 (corresponding to the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ in which one symbol included in the second symbol passes the winning line 8c ′. 1 is added to each drive count counter stored in FIG. When this process ends, the periodic interrupt process in the sub-control circuit ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 18, every time the sub control circuit 72 receives a start command from the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 11), the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 of the sub control circuit 72 (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The start command reception process executed by (see FIG. 12) will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 initializes (sets 0 to) the drive count value counter stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12) (S61).

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 saves the value of the information variable of the stop control position of each reel 3 to the information variable of the previous stop control position (S62). Specifically, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are set to the winning line in the previous game set in the information variables of the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12). The symbol ID number of the first symbol stopped on 8c (that is, the rotation start position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the current game) is stored in the work RAM 84, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped last time. Save to the control position information variable. By this process, the first symbol in which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and displayed on the winning line 8c in the previous game in each process of S66 described later and S75 (see FIG. 19) of the reel stop command reception process and S81. The symbol identification number can be used.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 starts displaying all fluctuations on the liquid crystal reel 3 '(S63).

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines the value of the auxiliary push flag (S64). Specifically, referring to the value of the eye assist assist flag stored in the work RAM 84, the eye assist assist flag for assisting the stop operation of the first display means in the second table means is ON. Determine whether or not. When this determination is YES, the process is shifted to S65, and when it is NO, the start command receiving process is ended.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not all the fluctuation displays on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ have reached a predetermined constant speed (S65). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S66, and when it is NO, S65 is repeated.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 reads: “When the remainder obtained by dividing the drive count value of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′ by 21 reaches a predetermined value, the bonus symbol is positioned on one frame on the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′. Next, the process of “controlling the variable display of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′” is performed (S66). Specifically, the drive count value for counting the number of symbols that have passed through the winning line 8c ′ in the variable display of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′ that is one of the second display means, The remainder divided by 21 which is the number of the first symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reel 3L is calculated. This remainder is the value of the information variable of the previous stop control position of the reel 3L in the “correspondence table between the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3 and the drive count value of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′” (see FIG. 10). The bonus symbol is positioned on one frame in the upper part of the liquid crystal reel display area 4L ′ in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ corresponding to “the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3L”. When it coincides with the “remainder timing”, control is performed to position the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) on one frame in the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel display area 4L ′. Note that the value of the information variable of the previous stop control position of the reel 3L is information saved from the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3L in S62.

  By the process of S66, the bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) is stopped and displayed at the position intended by the player. , The burden of measuring the timing of the stop operation of the reel variation display is reduced rather than watching the reel 3 variation display, which contributes to the convenience of the player's game and displays the bonus (BB etc.) that should be originally obtained (winning) The risk of losing is reduced.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of changing the frame color of the liquid crystal reel display area 4L ′ to display (S67). FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of this processing result. By performing this process, the player can stop the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) in the fluctuation display of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′ and stop the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) at the intended position. It can be recognized that the pushing aid that can stop the symbol at the intended position is operating in the combination of the reel 3L and the liquid crystal reel 3L ′. When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 19, every time the sub control circuit 72 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) receives a reel stop command from the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 11), the sub control circuit microcomputer of the sub control circuit 72 The reel stop command reception process executed by the operation 81 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 12) determines whether or not the reel stop command is transmitted / received due to the first stop operation (S71). Specifically, it is determined whether or not this is information indicating the first stop operation by referring to the information indicating the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation included in the start command. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S72, and when it is NO, the process moves to S77 in FIG.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of controlling the stop of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ that is the target of the first stop operation (S72).

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of setting the information on the stop control position of the reel 3 to be operated in the first stop operation to the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3 (S73). Specifically, for example, when the current reel stop command reception process is executed due to the stop operation of the stop switch 7L, the stop control position of the reel 3L included in the reel stop command. Is set to the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3L stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the eye-pressing assist flag stored in the work RAM 84 is on (S74). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S75, and when it is NO, the reel stop command receiving process is ended.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 reads “When the remainder obtained by dividing the drive count value of the liquid crystal reel 3C ′ by 21 reaches a predetermined value, the bonus symbol is positioned on one frame on the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel 3C ′. Next, the process of “controlling the variable display of the liquid crystal reel 3C ′” is performed (S75). Specifically, a driving count value for counting the number of symbols that have passed through the winning line 8c ′ in the variable display of the liquid crystal reel 3C ′ that is one of the second display means, The remainder divided by 21 which is the number of the first symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reel 3C is calculated. The remainder is the value of the information variable of the previous stop control position of the reel 3C in the “correspondence table between the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3 and the drive count value of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′” (see FIG. 10). A bonus symbol is positioned on one frame in the upper part of the liquid crystal reel display area 4C ′ in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ corresponding to “the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3C”. When it coincides with the “remainder timing”, control is performed to position the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) on one frame in the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel display area 4C ′. The value of the information variable of the previous stop control position of the reel 3C is information saved from the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3C in S62 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 18).

  By the process of S75, the bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) is stopped and displayed at the position intended by the player. , The burden of measuring the timing of the stop operation of the reel variation display is reduced rather than watching the reel 3 variation display, which contributes to the convenience of the player's game and displays the bonus (BB etc.) that should be originally obtained (winning) The risk of losing is reduced.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of changing the color of the frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4C ′ to display (S76). FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of this processing result. By performing this process, the player can stop the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) in the change display of the liquid crystal reel 3C ′ to stop at the intended position. It can be recognized that the push assist that can stop the symbol at the intended position is operating in the combination of the reel 3C and the liquid crystal reel 3C ′. When this process ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

  On the other hand, in S77 of FIG. 20, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is transmitted / received due to the second stop operation. Specifically, it is determined whether or not this is information indicating the second stop operation with reference to information indicating the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation included in the start command. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S78, and when it is NO, the process moves to S83.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of controlling the stop of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ to be operated in the second stop operation (S78).

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of setting the information on the stop control position of the reel 3 that is the target of the second stop operation to the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3 (S79). Specifically, for example, when the current reel stop command reception process is executed due to the stop operation of the stop switch 7C, the stop control position of the reel 3C included in the reel stop command. Is set to the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3C stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the eye-pressing assist flag stored in the work RAM 84 is on (S80). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S81, and when it is NO, the reel stop command receiving process is ended.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 reads “When the remainder obtained by dividing the drive count value of the liquid crystal reel 3R ′ by 21 becomes a predetermined value, the bonus symbol is positioned on one frame on the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel 3R ′. Next, the process of “controlling the variable display of the liquid crystal reel 3R ′” is performed (S81). Specifically, the drive count value for counting the number of symbols that have passed through the winning line 8c ′ in the variable display of the liquid crystal reel 3R ′, which is one of the second display means, The remainder obtained by dividing by 21 which is the number of the first symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reel 3R is calculated. This remainder is the value of the information variable of the previous stop control position of the reel 3R in the “correspondence table between the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3 and the drive count value of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′” (see FIG. 10). The bonus symbol is positioned on the upper frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4R ′ on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ corresponding to the “symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3R”. When it coincides with the “remainder timing”, control is performed to position the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) on one frame in the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel display area 4R ′. The value of the information variable of the previous stop control position of the reel 3R is information saved from the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3R in S62 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 18).

  By the process of S81, the bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) is stopped and displayed at the position intended by the player. , The burden of measuring the timing of the stop operation of the reel variation display is reduced rather than watching the reel 3 variation display, which contributes to the convenience of the player's game and displays the bonus (BB etc.) that should be originally obtained (winning) The risk of losing is reduced.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs processing for changing the color of the frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4R ′ for display (S82). FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of this processing result. By performing this process, the player can stop the bonus symbol (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) to stop at the intended position in the variation display of the liquid crystal reel 3R ′. It can be recognized that the push assist that can stop the symbol at the intended position is operating in the combination of the reel 3R and the liquid crystal reel 3R ′. When this process ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

  On the other hand, in S83, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of controlling the stop of the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ that is the target of the third stop operation.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 performs a process of setting information on the stop control position of the reel 3 to be operated in the third stop operation to the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3 (S84). Specifically, for example, when the current reel stop command receiving process is executed due to the stop operation of the stop switch 7R, the stop control position of the reel 3R included in the reel stop command. Is set in the information variable of the stop control position of the reel 3R stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not all the liquid crystal reels 3 'are stopped (S85). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S86, and when it is NO, S85 is repeated.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the eye-pressing assist flag is on (S86). Specifically, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 refers to the value of the auxiliary push flag stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12), and determines whether this value is on. When this determination is YES, the process goes to S87, and when it is NO, the process moves to S90 in FIG.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 refers to the gaming state information included in the start command and stored in the work RAM 84 (see FIG. 12), and determines whether the gaming state is a carryover state (S87). When this determination is YES, the process is shifted to S88, and when it is NO, the reel stop command receiving process is ended.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a specific stop output is stopped and displayed by the liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′ (S88). Here, the specific stop event is a specific symbol or a predetermined combination of these symbols. For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) is arranged in a “V” shape on the upper stage of the reel 3L ′, the lower stage of the reel 3C ′, and the upper stage of the reel 3R ′. It is what is displayed. Note that the specific stop event may be a so-called chance event or reach event. When this determination is YES, the process is shifted to S89, and when it is NO, the reel stop command receiving process is ended.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 turns on the meshing assist flag stored in the work RAM 84 (S89). This process starts the auxiliary pressing period. When this process ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

  On the other hand, in S90 of FIG. 21, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a specific symbol (for example, a symbol having a code number of 06) is stopped and displayed on the winning line 8c ′ of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′. When this determination is YES, the process is shifted to S91, and when it is NO, the reel stop command receiving process is ended. That is, the eye pushing auxiliary period starts when a specific stoppage is stopped and displayed by the liquid crystal reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′, and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line 8c ′ of the liquid crystal reel 3L ′. It ends by being done.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 turns off the eye-pressing assist flag stored in the work RAM 84 (S91). This process ends the auxiliary pressing period. When this process ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the mode of the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ immediately after the start of reel rotation will be described. When the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 'start to rotate during the assisting period, the color of the frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4L' as shown in FIG. Changes, and the bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) is synchronized with the reel 3L and the liquid crystal reel 3L ′ to the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display window 4L and the liquid crystal reel display area 4L ′. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the aspect of the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ after the first stop operation will be described. As shown in the figure, the color of the frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4C ′ is changed by the reel stop command receiving process that is activated when the reel stop command is received when the player performs the second stop operation during the auxiliary pushing period. The bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) changes in synchronization with the reel 3C and the liquid crystal reel 3C ′ to the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display window 4C and the liquid crystal reel display area 4C ′. Fluctuation is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the mode of the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ after the second stop operation will be described. As shown in the figure, the color of the frame of the liquid crystal reel display area 4R ′ is changed by the reel stop command receiving process that is activated when the reel stop command is received when the player performs the third stop operation during the auxiliary pushing period. The bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) changes in synchronization with the reel 3R and the liquid crystal reel 3R ′ to the upper, middle, and lower levels of the display window 4R and the liquid crystal reel display area 4R ′. Fluctuation is displayed.

  If the bonus symbols on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ are successfully pushed, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, if the player attempts to stop and display the bonus symbols along the winning line 8e ′, the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ', red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) is stopped and displayed alongside the winning line 8e and the winning line 8e', respectively. It should be noted that the symbols other than red 7 that are stopped and displayed alongside the winning line 8e and the winning line 8e ′ may or may not match on the reel 3 and the liquid crystal reel 3 ′.

  In place of the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in the present embodiment, a mechanical reel is used, and by appropriately controlling the rotation of the mechanical reel, the same configuration as the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ and the liquid crystal reel display area 4 ′ is obtained. The action is realizable. In this case, the mechanical reel is controlled to stop by the stop table and the stop operation timing of the stop switch 7 in the same manner as the reel 3.

  In the present embodiment, the notification of the reels that are the target of assisting pressing in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ is performed by changing the color of the frame of each liquid crystal display area 4 ′. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all the colors of the liquid crystal display area 4 ′ may be changed, or the shape of the frame may be changed. As a result, the player can clearly recognize the reel that is the target of assisting pressing.

  In the present embodiment, the notification of the reel that is the target of the pressing in the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ is performed by changing the color of the frame in a fixed order of the liquid crystal reel display areas 4L ′, 4C ′, and 4R ′. . However, the order is not limited to this, and the order may be determined by lottery. Further, when the winning combination is established as a display combination when the stop switch 7 is in a specific stop operation order, the reels that are targets for assisting the pressing may be notified in accordance with the specific stop operation order. .

  In the present embodiment, as an aid for stopping the bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) at the position intended by the player, an appropriate timing for the stop operation by the stop switch 7 is provided on the liquid crystal display device 5. Notification is made by performing control to synchronize the fluctuation display of red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ and the reel 3 on the display screen 5a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an appropriate timing for a stop operation by the stop switch 7 may be notified by light emitted from an LED, a lamp, or the like, sound emitted from a speaker or the like, or a combination of these light and sound.

  It should be noted that an appropriate timing notification of the stop operation by the stop switch 7 performed as an aid for stopping the bonus symbol (red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3)) at the position intended by the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The display screen is not limited to performing control to synchronize the fluctuation display of red 7 (symbol 61 in FIG. 3) on the liquid crystal reel 3 ′ and the reel 3 on the screen 5a, and displays a predetermined image for informing the appropriate timing of the stop operation. It may be displayed on 5a.

  The RB of the present embodiment is a first-type special accessory, and BB is an accessory continuous operation device that continuously operates the first-type special accessory. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, medals are not paid out in the unit game in which these RB and BB have won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the unit game in which these RB and BB have won, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals may be paid out to the player.

  The structural requirements (for example, each means) of the gaming machine 1 shown in the present embodiment can be appropriately changed in design so as to meet the spirit of the present invention. Further, in the various tables employed in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the type and name of information to be determined, the set lottery value, winning probability, and other numerical values are arbitrarily changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. be able to. For example, the type of winning combination or winning combination for stopping, the determination probability, and the like are not limited to those adopted in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. In addition, the design of the image used for the effect display can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

  The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines as well as the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view of game machine 1 of an embodiment. The front view of the display of the display screen 5a of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel 3. FIG. The figure which shows the example of generation | occurrence | production conditions of each game state, completion | finish conditions, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination, symbol combination, and payout number for every gaming state and BET number. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop for every gaming state. The figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to a game state and the winning combination for a stop. The figure which shows the example of a stop table. The figure which shows the example of a corresponding | compatible table of the symbol identification number of the rotation start position of the reel 3, and the drive count value of liquid crystal reel 3 '. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit 72 of embodiment. The main flowchart of the process performed by the main control circuit 71. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. 7 is a flowchart of periodic interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit 71. The flowchart of the periodic interruption process performed with the subcontrol circuit 72. The flowchart of a start command reception process. The flowchart of a reel stop command reception process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The figure which shows the example of the display of the reel 3 of the gaming machine 1, and the display screen 5a. The figure which shows the example of the display of the reel 3 of the gaming machine 1, and the display screen 5a. The figure which shows the example of the display of the reel 3 of the gaming machine 1, and the display screen 5a. The figure which shows the example of a display of the reel 3 of the gaming machine 1, and the display screen 5a. The figure which shows the example of the specific stop appearance in liquid crystal reel 3 'of the gaming machine 1.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3, 3L, 3C, 3R reel 3 ', 3L', 3C ', 3R' liquid crystal reel 4, 4L, 4C, 4R display window 4 ', 4L', 4C ', 4R' liquid crystal reel display area 5 liquid crystal Display device 5a Display screen 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop switch 21L, 21R Speaker 32, 83 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub control circuit microcomputer 84 Work RAM
86 Image control IC
87 Control RAM
88 Image ROM
89 Video RAM
91 Sound / lamp control microcomputer 101 LED
102 lamp

Claims (3)

A first display means for variably displaying a plurality of first symbols according to a player's game start operation, and for stopping and displaying the variability display according to the player's stop operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination in accordance with a game start command signal output in response to the game start operation;
Stop control means for controlling stop of the first display means based on the timing of the stop operation and the winning combination;
A second display with higher visibility than the first display means, which displays the plurality of second symbols in a variably displayed or stopped manner in response to the variably displayed or stopped display on the first display means. Means,
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined symbol or a combination of the predetermined symbols of the plurality of second symbols is stopped and displayed on the second display means;
When the determination means determines that the predetermined symbol or the combination of the predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the second display means, the specific winning of the winning combinations determined by the winning combination determining means A stop operation timing notification control means for controlling notification of a stop operation timing for stopping and displaying the first specific symbol included in the plurality of first symbols corresponding to a combination;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The stop operation timing notification control means includes a specific symbol synchronization fluctuation display control means for controlling fluctuation display so that the first specific symbol and the second specific symbol are synchronized. A gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the second display means is an image display device that electrically displays an image.

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