JP2006230666A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to hold an expectation to a random number value extracted in a unit game till a next unit game or later. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with random number value extraction means (for example, a main control circuit 71, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37) extracting a random number value based on the detection of a signal for commanding the start of the unit game, a random number storage means (for example, a random number storage area of a RAM) storing the random number values extracted by the random number value extraction means at least till the next unit game or later, and a winning role determination means determining a winning role based on the random number value stored by the random number value storage means and a table (for example, a probability lottery table) prescribing a random number value range for determining the winning role. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are drawn on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of these reels are provided, and some of the plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel Based on a display window that displays symbols, a stepping motor that individually rotates each reel, and operations by the player to insert medals and coins into the insertion slot and BET button operations (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) And a medal sensor or BET switch that outputs a signal designating the number of medals or coins to be inserted in a unit game, and a start lever operation by a player (hereinafter referred to as a medals or coins) Based on the “start operation”), a plurality of start switches for outputting a signal for instructing the start of rotation of all reels and a plurality of switches corresponding to each reel are provided. The operation of the stepping motor, which controls the operation of the stop switch that outputs a signal to stop the rotation of each reel based on the operation of the push button (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and the result of the rotation and stop of all the reels A gaming machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) having a control unit that determines a game result (that is, a player's winning or losing) by a combination of symbols displayed on an active line in a display window is known. Yes.

Currently, a mainstream gaming machine performs an internal lottery based on a lottery table and random number sampling when a start operation for starting a unit game is performed. This internal lottery is performed by determining to which random value range the random number values obtained by random number sampling belong to the lottery table. Then, the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the internal lottery based on the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) and the timing of the stop operation by the player. At this time, when a stop operation of each reel is performed at a timing at which a symbol corresponding to the determined winning combination can be displayed on the effective line, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the symbol is drawn on the effective line. Take control. For this reason, even if the aforementioned internal lottery is performed and the winning combination related to the player's profit is determined, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the corresponding symbol combination is not displayed, The player is required to have a predetermined technique (so-called “promotion”) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Even if the player performs a stop operation at an appropriate timing to display a desired combination of symbols, the combination of symbols may be displayed if the winning combination is not determined. Absent. Thus, since the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is displayed based on the winning combination, the player is determined in the unit game by displaying the combination of symbols on the active line. You will know the winning role.
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  In the above-described conventional gaming machine, when the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination desired by the player, the player will receive the desired winning combination for the current unit. It turns out that it was not decided in the game, and the expectation is lowered. In other words, in the conventional gaming machine, the random number value extracted in the unit game is always used to determine the winning combination in the unit game. The unit game could not be maintained.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a sense of expectation for a random value extracted in a unit game in the next unit game.

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

  Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later), reels 3L, 3C, which will be described later, which display a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of reels 3L, 3C, 3R which will be described later). 3R) and a unit game based on the detection of the start operation (for example, the minimum from the start of rotation of reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later until the rotation of reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops and the combination of symbols is displayed. A start signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game, and a random value for extracting a random value based on detection of the signal output by the start signal output means Extracted by extraction means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a random number generator 36 described later, a sampling circuit 37 described later, and a process in step S41 of FIG. 9 described later) and the random value extraction means. Random value storage means for storing numerical values at least until the next unit game (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a random value storage area of a RAM 33 described later, a process in step S42 of FIG. 9 described later), and the random value storage Winning for determining a winning combination based on a random value stored by the means and a table (for example, a probability lottery table in FIG. 6 described later) defining a random value range in which a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination) is determined Variation of symbols displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a signal output by the combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71 described later, probability lottery processing of FIG. 7 described later) and the start signal output means. The symbol changing means (for example, the main control circuit 71 described later, the processing in step S11 of FIG. 7 described later) and the symbol changing means performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection of the stop operation. Determined by stop signal output means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for outputting a signal to stop movement, detection of a signal output by the stop signal output means, and the winning combination determining means Stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, processing from step S14 to step S16 of FIG. 7 described later) for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the winning combination. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

  According to this gaming machine, the random number value extracted in the unit game can be used when determining the winning combination in at least the next unit game, so the player's expectation for the random number value extracted in the unit game The feeling can be maintained in the unit game after the next time.

  In the gaming machine, the random value storage means has a plurality of areas for storing random values extracted by the random value extraction means (for example, areas 1 to 8 of a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later). , The random number values extracted by the random value extraction means are sequentially stored in the plurality of areas, and the winning combination determining means reads the random number values sequentially stored in the plurality of areas by the random number value storage means, A gaming machine, wherein a winning combination is determined based on the read random number value and the table.

  According to this gaming machine, the random number value extracted in the unit game is stored by sequentially storing the extracted random value in a plurality of areas, and reading the random number value sequentially stored in the plurality of areas to determine the winning combination. Can be used when determining a winning combination in at least the next unit game. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the random number value extracted in the unit game can be maintained in the unit game after the next time. For example, the random value storage means stores the random value extracted by the random value extraction means in a predetermined storage start area (for example, an area 8 described later), and starts the predetermined storage every time a unit game is performed. The random number value stored in the area is sequentially shifted to a predetermined reading start area (for example, area 1 described later) in a predetermined order (for example, the order of area 8 to be described later), and the winning combination determining means When the random number value transferred to the predetermined read start area is read by the random number value storage means and the winning combination is determined based on the read random number value and the table, the predetermined random number start area is determined from the predetermined storage start area. Since the random number value can be stored for the number of unit games required to transfer the random number value to the reading start area of the player, the player's random number value extracted in the unit game can be stored. A sense of waiting can be maintained in the unit game of the next time.

  In the gaming machine, when a specific symbol combination (for example, BAR-BAR-BAR, which is a combination of symbols related to RB described later) is displayed by the symbol display means, a gaming state (for example, described later) advantageous to the player RB gaming state) (for example, main control circuit 71 described later, processing in step S23 of FIG. 7), and a gaming state advantageous to the player operated by the advantageous state operating means. An advantageous state ending means for ending (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, processing in step S24 in FIG. 7), and a random number value extracted by the random number extracting means to a specific random value range (for example, BB to be described later) A determination means (for example, a main value described later) that determines whether or not the determined random value range “5215 to 5264” and a random number value range “5265 to 5314” to be described later belong to Control circuit 71, the process of step S73 of FIG. 13 described later, and the process of step S75 described later), and the random value storage means is controlled by the random value extraction means in a gaming state advantageous to the player. When the determination unit determines that the extracted random value belongs to the specific random value range, the random number value belonging to the specific random value range (for example, a random value “5230” described later) is stored, The winning combination determining means, when the gaming state advantageous to the player is ended by the advantageous state ending means, the winning combination is determined based on the random number value belonging to the specific random value range stored by the random number value storing means. A gaming machine characterized by determining a role.

  According to this gaming machine, the random number value extracted in the gaming state advantageous to the player can be used when determining the winning combination in the unit game after the gaming state advantageous to the player is completed. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the random value extracted in the game in the unit game after the next time. Further, random numbers belonging to a specific random value range are stored, and the random values belonging to the specific random value range are used when determining a winning combination in a unit game after a gaming state advantageous to the player is completed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a random number value belonging to a specific random value range is used after a gaming state advantageous to the player is completed. For example, the specific random value range is a random value range in which a winning combination (for example, BB described later, RB described later) related to a combination of the specific symbols is determined in the table (for example, probability lottery table described later). If this is the case, a winning combination related to a specific symbol combination can be determined by using a random number value belonging to a specific random value range after a gaming state advantageous to the player ends. As a result, the player can display a combination of specific symbols by the stop operation. Therefore, after the gaming state advantageous to the player is ended, the gaming state advantageous to the player is continuously operated. It is possible to improve the player's expectation.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the random number value extracted in the unit game is used at least in determining the winning combination in the next unit game, the sense of expectation for the random value extracted in the unit game is expected. Can be maintained in the unit game after the next time.

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

  First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. .

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

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

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

  The five winning lines 8a to 8e are basically operated by operating a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22. Each one, three, and five are activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line). Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later. The determination of the display combination, which will be described later, is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed along this effective line.

  A 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are unit games (for example, one game from the start of reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and a game result is obtained). The lighting is performed according to the number of medals inserted to perform (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one and one winning line 8c is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is two and the three pay lines 8b, 8c, 8d are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the inserted number is three and all the winning lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  An information display section 18 is provided below the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and the number of medals stored (so-called “credit”) in the gaming machine 1 and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid out number”). Etc. are displayed.

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

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 is provided. The above-described winning line is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal slot 22. In the gaming machine 1, medals are used as gaming media, but the gaming media used in the gaming machine 1 are not limited to this, and a card storing information such as the number of medals in addition to coins, gaming balls or tokens. Etc. are also applicable.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 are provided for inserting medals from credited medals. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is a single push operation, and three of the credited medals {that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number of inserted sheets”)} Is inserted. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, the above-described winning line is activated.

  An operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and a determination button is provided above the BET buttons 11, 12, and 13. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information related to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal receiving section 16. .

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. From the speakers 21L and 21R, a production sound, a notification sound, or the like corresponding to the game situation is emitted.

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

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a stop operation are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Is provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of symbols of red 7 (symbol 61), BAR (symbol 62), watermelon (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), cherry (symbol 65), and replay (symbol 66). Is drawn.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. In addition, a code number “00 to 20” for specifying the position of each symbol is predetermined for each symbol, and stored as a data table in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 described later with reference to FIG. ing.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71 or the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 8) every 1.1 msec, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 16383). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36. Further, in the gaming machine 1, random numbers extracted in the unit game are stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later at least until the next unit game (until eight unit games described later are performed). Then, by using random numbers accumulated in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 for each unit game, a probability lottery process described later is performed, and predetermined information (for example, an internal winning combination described later) is stored. Make a decision. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 transmits a program related to the processing of the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 7 to 10 described later), various tables (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 6 described later), and the sub control circuit 72. Various control commands (commands) are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information specifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, payout number, etc. is set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the aforementioned command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal is output from the start switch 6S that starts the unit game on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and drive control of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is performed. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started by (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the gaming machine 1, when 16 pulses are output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time 16 pulses are counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter is updated by one.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation and is output to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The pulse counter and symbol counter set in the RAM 33 are cleared to 0 by the output of the reel index. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the ROM 32, a symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Yes. In this symbol table, with reference to the position where the reel index is output as a reference, the code numbers 00 to 20 which are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the respective code numbers A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each symbol is associated.

  When a signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. Then, a probability lottery process described later is performed based on the random value stored in the random value storage area, and an internal winning combination is determined.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by a stop operation, the reel 3L is based on the output signal and the determined internal winning combination. , 3C, and 3R are output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination and a payout thereof will be described. The display combination of the gaming machine 1 includes cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB (so-called “big bonus”), RB (so-called “regular bonus”), SRB (possible to be established in a general gaming state during BB described later). RB) and loss are set. Here, BB, RB, and SRB are collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cherry is established when the cherry (symbol 65) is displayed in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left display window 4L. As a result, a cherry is won and two medals are paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, if the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, it will be established on two effective lines, so 4 sheets (2 sheets × 2) Medals are paid out.

  The bell is established by displaying three bells (symbol 64) side by side along the active line. As a result, a bell is won and 15 medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is established by displaying three watermelons (symbol 63) side by side along the active line. As a result, the watermelon is won and eight medals are paid out.

  Replay is established by displaying three replays (symbol 66) side by side along the active line. Thereby, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value.

  BB is established by displaying three reds 7 (symbol 61) side by side along the active line. When BB is established, the BB gaming state (more specifically, the general gaming state during BB) is activated.

  RB is established when three BARs (symbol 62) are displayed along the active line. When RB is established, the RB gaming state is activated.

  SRB is established by displaying Replay (symbol 66) -Replay (symbol 66) -Bell (symbol 64) along the active line. When the SRB is established, the RB gaming state is activated. Here, the symbol combination relating to BB, RB, or SRB is an example of a specific symbol combination. The BB gaming state, the BB general gaming state, or the RB gaming state is an example of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB, RB, and SRB is displayed, a loss is established.

  Next, the configuration of the random value storage area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 is provided with a random value storage area for storing the extracted random value. The CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 causes the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 to generate a random number value in the range of “0 to 16383”, and extracts one random number value from this range. Here, the random value storage area of the RAM 33 is an example of a random value storage means.

  This random value storage area has eight areas (addresses) from area 1 to area 8, and one random number value can be stored in each of the eight areas. Therefore, a total of eight random number values can be stored in this random value storage area.

  In the probability lottery process described later performed for each unit game, the random number value stored in the area 1 of the random value storage area is read out. Further, the random number value extracted for each unit game is written into the area 8 to start storage.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the random number value 10 in the region 1, the random value 50 in the region 2, the random value 1000 in the region 3, the random value 3000 in the region 4, the random value 5215 in the region 5, the random value 10000 in the region 6 and the region If the random number value 4000 is stored in the area 7 and the random number value 16000 is stored in the area 8, the random value 10 stored in the area 1 is read first, and the random value stored in the area 1 is read first. The internal winning combination is determined based on 10 and a probability lottery table (see FIG. 6) described later.

  Subsequently, the random number value stored in the area 1 is read and then cleared. When the random number value stored in the area 1 is cleared, the random number value stored in the area 8 from the area 2 is shifted (shifted) to the previous area. When shifted, as shown in FIG. 5, the random number value 50 in the region 1, the random number value 1000 in the region 2, the random value 3000 in the region 3, the random value 5215 in the region 4, the random value 10000 in the region 5, and the random value 10000 in the region 6 The random number value 4000 and the random number value 16000 are stored in the area 7, respectively. Here, if the random value 2000 is extracted in the current unit game, this random value 2000 is written and stored in the area 8.

  As described above, the series of processes is performed as a process in one unit game, and the random lottery process in the next unit game is performed by reading the random number value 50 stored in the region 1. Then, the random number value 2000 stored in the area 8 in this unit game is sequentially shifted to the previous area for each unit game and read when the area game 1 is shifted to the probability lottery process. used. Therefore, the random value extracted in the unit game is stored while the unit game is performed 8 times (that is, the random value is carried over) and used after the unit game is performed 8 times. Become.

  Next, a probability lottery table used when determining an internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table defines an internal winning combination that may be determined and a random value range assigned to the internal winning combination for each gaming state such as a general gaming state.

  First, the gaming state predetermined for the gaming machine 1 will be described. The gaming state predetermined for the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, an internal winning state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. The transition between the game states is performed by the CPU 31 according to the program stored in the ROM 32 described above.

  When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the internal winning state. In the gaming machine 1, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus operation is determined, the internal winning combination related to the bonus operation is stored until the combination of symbols related to the bonus operation is displayed (generally, “ This is called “carryover”, and the memorized internal winning combination is called “carryover”). While the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus is stored, the internal winning state continues. The internal winning state in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of BB is carried over is the BB internal winning state, and the internal winning state in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the RB is carried over is the RB internal winning state.

  In the RB internal winning state, when a combination of symbols related to RB operation is displayed, RB is established and the RB gaming state is activated. In the RB gaming state, the probability that an internal winning combination (that is, a bell) having a larger number of payouts than other internal winning combinations is determined is higher than in other gaming states. The RB gaming state is the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming number”) reaches 12 times, or the number of winnings (hereinafter referred to as “winning number”). ) Ends when it reaches 8 times. Note that the RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the first type special combination is operating.

  In the BB internal winning state, when a combination of symbols related to the operation of the BB is displayed, the BB is established and the general gaming state during the BB is operated. In the BB general gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the RB is determined is higher than in other gaming states, and the RB may operate with a high probability. Here, a gaming state composed of a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state in the general gaming state during BB is referred to as a BB gaming state. The BB gaming state is terminated when the total number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465). Note that the BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory is operating.

  In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB, RB, SRB, and lose are provided as internal winning combinations that may be determined. Here, BB, RB, or SRB is an example of a winning combination related to a specific symbol combination. In the probability lottery table, the random number value stored in the area 1 of the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 is read, and the random value stored in the area 1 of the random number value storage area is read as the probability lottery table. The internal winning combination is determined by determining to which random value range specified in (1). Therefore, the larger the specified random value range, the higher the winning probability of the internal winning combination. In addition, the winning probability of each internal winning combination is the number of random numbers included in the assigned random number range, the number of random numbers included in the entire random number range “0-16383” that may be generated. The value divided by “16384”.

  (1) of FIG. 6 shows the general game state probability lottery table. In the general game state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that any one of cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB, RB, or lose will be determined as an internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure.

  (2) of FIG. 6 shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. In the internal lottery status probability lottery table, there is a possibility that one of cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the internal winning state, no bonus is determined, and the probability of determining an internal winning combination other than a loss is set equal to the general gaming state probability lottery table.

  (3) in FIG. 6 shows a probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state. In the BB general gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that any one of cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, SRB, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the general gaming state during BB, the probability that the SRB is determined is higher than in other gaming states. As a result, in the general gaming state during BB, the RB gaming state can be continuously operated.

  FIG. 6 (4) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that any one of cherry, bell, watermelon, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. Further, in the RB gaming state, the probability that a bell is determined is extremely high and the probability that a loss is determined is extremely low compared to other gaming states. Further, in the RB gaming state, since the maximum inserted number is set to 1, the ratio of the payout number to the inserted number (so-called payout rate) can be increased. Therefore, in the RB game state, the player can increase the chances of acquiring medals, and therefore, it is possible to play a game that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state or the internal winning state.

  Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 7, the reset interrupt processing by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. The CPU 31 is configured to generate a reset interrupt when the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and sequentially perform the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the generation of the interrupt. Has been.

  First, when the power is turned on, the CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Here, in this initialization process, when the power is turned on, the CPU 31 writes random numbers arbitrarily extracted in each area of the random value storage area (see FIG. 5) of the RAM 33 described above. Even in the initial state, the game is started in a state where random values are stored in each area.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used for the previous unit game, writes parameters necessary for the current unit game in the writable area in the RAM 33, and sequence in the current unit game. Specify the start address of the program.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (step S3). First, in the medal insertion check process, the CPU 31 determines whether the medal sensor 22S has detected the passage of a medal, whether the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S are turned on, or based on the replay operating flag. It is determined whether or not a replay has been established in the unit game, and medal insertion processing is performed based on each determination result. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter set in the RAM 33 according to the determination result of the medal sensor 22S, the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S or the replay operation flag. The replay operating flag is information for identifying whether or not replay is established. The inserted number counter is information for specifying the inserted number in the current unit game.

  Further, the CPU 31 validates the winning line according to the value of the inserted number counter. For example, if the inserted number counter is 3, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process to be described later based on the combination of symbols displayed on all winning lines. Subsequently, in the start check process in step S3, the CPU 31 starts on the condition that a medal is inserted {for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more or the inserted number counter is the maximum value 3}. Processing for determining whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on by the operation is performed.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 6S is turned on in step S3, the CPU 31 performs random value extraction processing described later with reference to FIG. 9 (step S4). In this random value extraction process, the CPU 31 extracts one random value from the range “0 to 16383” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 described above. 8 (see FIG. 5).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 sets information for identifying the gaming state in the current unit game in the RAM 33 based on the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the carryover combination information. Specifically, the CPU 31 sets the BB general gaming state if the BB operating flag is on, sets the RB gaming state if the RB operating flag is on, and sets the carryover combination. The internal winning state is set, and if none of these is true, the general gaming state is set. The CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the set game state information.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the above-described probability lottery table (see FIG. 6) and the random value stored in the random value storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 5). . If the determined internal winning combination is a bonus, the CPU 31 sets this bonus in the RAM 33 as a carryover combination. Further, the CPU 31 determines the winning combination based on the internal winning combination and the carryover combination. For example, if the bell is determined as the internal winning combination and BB is set as the carryover combination, the CPU 31 determines Bell and BB as the winning combination. In other words, the internal winning combination and the carryover combination are information related to the determination of the display mode of the symbols when the reels are stopped, and these are included and are referred to as “winning combination”.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes, for example, information such as a gaming state, a winning combination, and a random value.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S9). In this wait process, the CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing the subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When it is determined in step S8 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed, or when the wait process in step S9 is performed, the CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in the RAM 33 (step S10). The CPU 31 performs the above-described 4.1 second timing by the set game monitoring timer.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S11). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag set in the RAM 33. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the rotation start processing of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed in the reel control processing (step S32) of periodic interruption processing every 1.1 msec, which will be described later with reference to FIG. And acceleration control processing is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switch is on (step S12). The CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on the stop operation by the player.

  When determining that the stop switch is not on in step S12, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S13). When determining that the automatic stop timer is not 0, the CPU 31 repeats the process of determining whether or not the stop switch in step S12 is on.

  When it is determined in step S12 that the stop switch is ON, or when it is determined in step S13 that the automatic stop timer is 0, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process (step S14). In this sliding frame number determination process, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames from the range of “0 to 4” based on the stop stop position of the reel corresponding to the winning combination and the stop switch turned on. The stop start position is a symbol (specifically) located on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed and the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on (or when the automatic stop timer becomes 0). The center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center of the symbol is specified by the code number of the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8c.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, after signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within 190 msec. Is set to For example, when the watermelon (symbol 63) with code number 05 reaches the position of the center line 8c during rotation of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 2), if a signal is output by the stop switch 7RS, The rotation of the right reel 3R can be stopped so that the cherry (symbol 65) is displayed at a position on the center line 8c.

  When determining the number of sliding symbols, the CPU 31 first acquires a stop start position, identifies a symbol located on the center line 8c, and determines whether or not the identified symbol is a symbol related to the winning combination. When the CPU 31 determines that the specified symbol is not the symbol related to the winning combination, the CPU 31 searches whether or not the symbol related to the winning combination exists within the range of four frames from the specified symbol. When the symbol related to the winning combination is obtained as a result of the search, the CPU 31 determines the difference from the stop start position to the code number of the symbol obtained as a result of the search as the number of sliding frames and sets it in the RAM 33.

  If the winning combination includes the internal winning combination bell and the carryover combination BB and allows two types of display combinations to be established, the CPU 31 determines whether the winning combination is based on a predetermined display priority. Determine the number. In the gaming machine 1, display priorities are defined in the order of “replay”, “bonus (ie, RB, BB, SRB)”, “watermelon, bell, or cherry (so-called small role)”. Based on this display priority order, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols so as to preferentially display symbols with a higher priority order on the effective line. For example, if both bell (symbol 64) and red 7 (symbol 61) exist within the range of 4 frames from the symbol of the stop start position, priority is given to the number of sliding frames up to red 7 (symbol 61). Will be determined. Further, within the range of 4 frames from the symbol of the stop start position, there is no high priority symbol, that is, red 7 (symbol 61), and only a low priority symbol, ie, bell (symbol 64). In this case, the number of sliding frames up to the bell (symbol 64) is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the number of sliding frames to rotate the reel corresponding to the turned-on stop switch (step S15). For example, if the determined number of sliding symbols is 2, the CPU 31 waits until two symbols pass on the center line 8c.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests to stop the rotation of the reel (step S16). For example, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a reel rotation stop request flag set in the RAM 33. When the rotation stop of the reel is requested, a stop control process is performed in a reel control process (step S32) of a periodic interrupt process every 1.1 msec, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S17). The reel stop command includes information on the reel that is subject to stop control.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped (step S18). When it is determined that all the reels are not stopped, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S12 and performs a process of determining whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the remaining reels is on.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S18 that all reels have stopped, it performs display combination search processing (step S19). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 identifies a display combination based on the code number of the symbols displayed side by side on the active line and the display combination determination table. Further, the CPU 31 sets a display combination flag for identifying the display combination and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination in the RAM 33. For example, when a bell (symbol 64) is displayed side by side on the center line 8c, the CPU 31 displays a display combination flag for identifying that the display combination is a bell, and a payout number for specifying 15 payouts. Set information.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S20). The display combination command includes information on a display combination flag for specifying the display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S21). In this medal payout process, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number information in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the value of the credit counter is displayed on the information display unit 18 in the 7 SEG driving process (step S33) of periodic interruption processing every 1.1 msec, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Let In the payout mode, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number information to pay out medals. If the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S22). When determining that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process (step S23). In this bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB or RB. When it is determined that the display combination is BB, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process. As processing at the time of BB operation, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination, turns on the BB operation flag, and sets a value of 465 as an initial value in the BB gaming state payout number counter. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing. As the RB operation process, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination, turns on the RB operation flag, sets the RB game number counter to an initial value of 12, and sets the winning number counter to an initial value of 8 Set. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

  When determining that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on in step S22, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process (step S24). In this bonus end check process, if the RB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RB game number counter every time a unit game is performed, and the display combination is watermelon, bell, or cherry. For example, 1 is subtracted from the winning counter. When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RB game number counter or the winning counter is updated to 0, the CPU 31 determines that the RB gaming state is ended, and ends the RB operation such as turning off the RB operating flag. Perform time processing. If the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subtracts the payout number corresponding to the display combination from the BB gaming state payout number counter every time the display combination is established. When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the payout number counter during the BB gaming state has been updated to 0, it determines that it is the end of the BB gaming state, and turns off the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag. Processing at the end of BB is performed. Further, when the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB when the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing such as turning on the RB operating flag described above. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S23 or step S24 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S23 or step S24 is completed, the step is performed to execute the process in the next unit game. The process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the periodic interrupt process every 1.1 msec in the main control circuit 71 will be described. This interrupt process is a process for interrupting the main process in the main control circuit 71 at intervals of 1.1 msec.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S31). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing for checking signals output from each switch and each circuit connected to the input port. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, a C / P switch 14S, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. is there.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S32). In this reel control process, the CPU 31 starts and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the information related to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R set in the RAM 33. For example, as described above, if the reel rotation start request flag is on, the rotation of the reel is started, and if the reel rotation stop request flag is on, the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive processing (step S33). In the 7SEG driving process, based on information such as each counter set in the RAM 33, the information display unit 18 is controlled to display information on the number of payouts when the winning is established, information on the number of credited medals, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process (step S34). In the lamp driving process, control is performed to turn on various lamps provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. When this process ends, the periodic interrupt process every 1.1 msec ends.

  Next, the random value extraction process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 31 generates a random number in the range of “0 to 16383” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and extracts one random value (step S41).

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the extracted random number value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S42). Specifically, the CPU 31 first reads the random value stored in the area 1 (see FIG. 5) of the random value storage area, and uses the random value stored in the area 1 in the current unit game. Obtained as a lottery value. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the random number value stored in the area 1 and shifts the random number value stored in the area 8 from the area 2 to the previous area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the random value extracted in step S41 in the area 8 of the random value storage area. When this process ends, the random value extraction process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

  Next, the probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 31 refers to the identification information for identifying the gaming state set in the RAM 33, and determines whether or not it is in the BB general gaming state (step S51). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the general gaming state during BB, the CPU 31 stores the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during BB {see (3) in FIG. 6} and the random number value storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 5). An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number that has been set (step S52). When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that it is not in the BB general gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (step S53). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the RB gaming state, the randomness stored in the RB gaming state probability lottery table {see (4) in FIG. 6} and the random number storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 5). An internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical value (step S54). When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S53 that it is not in the RB gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the internal winning state (step S55). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the internal winning state, the randomness stored in the internal winning state probability lottery table {see (2) in FIG. 6} and the random number storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 5). An internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical value (step S56). When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S55 that it is not in the internal winning state, it is stored in the general gaming state probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 6} and the random number storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 5). An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value that has been stored (step S57).

  When the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination in the general gaming state in step S57, the CPU 31 determines whether the determined internal winning combination is BB or RB (step S58). When the CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is neither BB nor RB, the CPU 31 ends the probability lottery process and proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  When determining that the internal winning combination determined in step S58 is either BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets a carryover combination based on the determined internal winning combination (step S59). Specifically, if the internal winning combination is BB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying BB in the area for storing the carryover combination in the RAM 33. Further, if the internal winning combination is RB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the RB in the area for storing the carryover combination in the RAM 33. In addition, when RB is determined in the BB general gaming state, it may be carried over. When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the random value extracted in the unit game is stored in the random value storage area regardless of the gaming state. However, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, it is extracted in the RB gaming state. If the random value is within a specific random value range, the random value is stored. The configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. Below, a different part from Example 1 is demonstrated.

  First, the configuration of the random value storage area of the RAM 33 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The random value storage area of the second embodiment has a different configuration from the random value storage area of the first embodiment. Also in the second embodiment, the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 causes the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 to generate random values in the range of “0 to 16383”, and extracts one random number value from this range. .

  The random value storage area shown in FIG. 11 has two areas (addresses), area 1 and area 2, and one random number value can be stored in each area. Therefore, a total of two random number values can be stored in this random value storage area.

  Random value storage areas 1 and 2 store random values extracted in the RB gaming state when the extracted random values fall within a specific random value range. Further, the random value ranges stored in the area 1 and the area 2 are different. Area 1 is stored when the extracted random number value is in the range of “5215 to 5264”. On the other hand, the area 2 is stored when the extracted random number value is in the range of “5265-5314”. Here, when the random number value extracted in the unit game belongs to the specific random value range defined in the area 1 or 2, the random value belonging to the specific random value range is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. At the same time, it is used to determine the internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the extracted unit game.

  For example, if a random value 120 is extracted in a unit game in the RB gaming state, the random value 120 is not stored because it does not belong to any random value range defined in the region 1 or the region 2. If the random value 5250 is extracted, the random value 5250 is stored in the area 1 because it belongs to the random value range “5215 to 5264” defined in the area 1. Further, if the random value 5300 is extracted, the random value 5300 is stored in the area 2 because it belongs to the random value range “5265-5314” defined in the area 2. The random number value stored in the region 1 or the region 2 in the RB gaming state is used in the unit game in the general gaming state after the end of the RB gaming state.

  In addition, the random value range “5215 to 5264” defined in the area 1 is assigned to the internal winning combination BB in the general gaming state probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 6]. That is, when the internal winning combination is determined based on the random number stored in the area 1 and the general gaming state probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 6}, BB is determined. On the other hand, the random value range “5265-5314” defined in the area 2 is assigned to the internal winning combination RB in the general gaming state probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 6]. That is, when the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the area 2 and the general gaming state probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 6}, RB is determined.

  Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 12, the reset interrupt processing by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. In the reset interrupt process of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the order of the random value extraction process and the game state monitoring process in steps S4 and S5 in the reset interrupt process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. did. That is, in the reset interrupt process of the second embodiment, the game state monitoring process (step S4) is performed before the random value extraction process (step S5). Since the gaming state monitoring process in step S4 of the second embodiment performs the same process as the gaming state monitoring process of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. Moreover, since the process except the random value extraction process of step S5 in FIG. 12 and the probability lottery process of step S6 performs the same process as Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the random value extraction process in step S5 of FIG. 12 will be described. First, the CPU 31 extracts one random value from the random value range of “0 to 16383” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 (step S71).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the identification information for identifying the gaming state set in the RAM 33, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RB gaming state (step S72). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not in the RB gaming state, it ends the random value extraction process and proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S72 that it is in the RB gaming state, it determines whether or not the extracted random number value belongs to the range of “5215 to 5264” (step S73). When the CPU 31 determines that the extracted random value belongs to the range of “5215 to 5264”, the CPU 31 stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) (step S74). When this process ends, the random value extraction process ends, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S73 that it does not belong to the range of “5215 to 5264”, it determines whether or not it belongs to the range of “5265 to 5314” (step S75). If the CPU 31 determines that the extracted random number value does not belong to the range of “5265 to 5314”, the CPU 31 ends the random number extraction process and proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines that it belongs to the range of “5265-5314” in step S75, it stores the extracted random number value in the area 2 (see FIG. 11) of the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S76). When this process ends, the random value extraction process ends, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  Next, the probability lottery process in step S6 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 31 refers to the identification information for identifying the gaming state set in the RAM 33, and determines whether or not it is the BB general gaming state (step S81). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the BB general gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random number extracted in step S71 and the BB general gaming state probability lottery table {see (3) in FIG. 6}. (Step S82). When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S81 that it is not in the BB general gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (step S83). When it is determined that the player is in the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random value extracted in step S71 and the RB gaming state probability lottery table {see (4) in FIG. 6} (step S84). ). Here, if the random number value extracted in step S71 belongs to the random value range defined in area 1 or area 2, the extracted random value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 in step S74 or step S76 described above. At the same time, it is used to determine the internal winning combination in step S84. When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S83 that it is not in the RB gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the internal winning state (step S85). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the internal winning state, it determines an internal winning combination based on the random value extracted in step S71 and the internal winning state probability lottery table {see (2) in FIG. 6} (step S86). . When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S85 that it is not in the internal winning state, it performs a general gaming state probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 (step S87). In this general gaming state probability lottery process, the random number stored in the general gaming state probability lottery table {refer to (1) in FIG. 6} and the random number storage area 1 or 2 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11). The internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical value.

  When the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination in the general gaming state in step S87, the CPU 31 determines whether the determined internal winning combination is BB or RB (step S88). When the CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is neither BB nor RB, the CPU 31 ends the probability lottery process and proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  When determining that the internal winning combination determined in step S88 is either BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets a carryover combination based on the determined internal winning combination (step S89). Specifically, if the internal winning combination is BB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying BB in the area for storing the carryover combination in the RAM 33. Further, if the internal winning combination is RB, the CPU 31 sets identification information for identifying the RB in the area for storing the carryover combination in the RAM 33. In addition, you may make it carry over also when RB is determined in the general game state in BB. When this process ends, the probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the general gaming state probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a random value is stored in the area 1 (see FIG. 11) of the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S91). When the CPU 31 determines that the random number value is stored in the random number value storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11), the CPU 31 stores the random number stored in the random number storage area 1 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11). The numerical value is read out and acquired as a random value used in the current unit game (step S92). Further, the CPU 31 clears the random number value extracted in the current unit game in step S71. That is, the CPU 31 replaces the random value extracted in the current unit game with the random value acquired from the area 1. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the random number value stored in the area 1 (see FIG. 11) of the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S93).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S91 that no random number value is stored in the random number value storage area 1 (see FIG. 11) of the RAM 33, the random number value is stored in the random number storage area 2 (see FIG. 11) of the RAM 33. Is stored (step S94). When the CPU 31 determines that the random number value is stored in the random number value storage area 2 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11), the CPU 31 stores the random number stored in the random number storage area 2 of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11). A numerical value is read out and acquired as a random value used in the current unit game (step S95). Further, the CPU 31 clears the random number value extracted in the current unit game in step S71. That is, the CPU 31 replaces the random value extracted in the current unit game with the random value acquired from the area 2. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the random number value stored in the area 2 (see FIG. 11) of the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S96).

  When the CPU 31 determines that no random number value is stored in the region 1 and the region 2 in step S94 and clears the random value in step S93 or step S96, the random number value used in the current unit game and the general gaming state The internal winning combination is determined based on the use probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 6}. That is, when it is determined in step S94 that no random number value is stored in the area 1 and the area 2, the CPU 31 uses the random number value extracted in step S71. Further, when the CPU 31 clears the random number value in step S93 or step S96, the CPU 31 uses the random number value stored in the area 1 or the area 2. When this process ends, the general gaming state probability lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S88 in FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the random number value extracted in the unit game is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 until at least the next unit game. And the player's expectation for the random number value extracted in the unit game can be maintained in the next unit game.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, eight areas from the area 1 to the area 8 are provided in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33, and the random number values extracted in the unit game are sequentially stored in the area 8, each time a unit game is performed. The random number value stored in the area 8 is sequentially shifted to the previous area. When the random number value is shifted to the area 1, the random number value shifted to the area 1 is read out. As a result, the random value extracted in the unit game can be stored in the random value storage area while the unit game is performed 8 times, and can be used after the unit game is performed 8 times. Therefore, the player's expectation on the random number value extracted in the unit game can be maintained in the next unit game (that is, until eight unit games are performed), and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. For example, even if the combination of symbols displayed on the active line in the unit game is not a combination of symbols related to the bonus, the player does not determine the bonus based on the random value extracted in the current unit game. With this expectation, you can play the next game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the random number value extracted in the RB gaming state belongs to a specific random value range, the random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33, and after the RB gaming state ends, The random value stored in the unit game in which the general game state is started is used. Thereby, the random value extracted in the RB gaming state can be stored in the random value storage area while the RB gaming state is operating, and can be used in the general gaming state after the end of the RB gaming state. Therefore, the expectation for the random number value extracted in the RB gaming state can be maintained in the next unit game (that is, until the unit game after the end of the RB gaming state), and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, since the specific random value range is the random value range assigned to BB and the random value range assigned to RB in the general gaming state probability lottery table, the random value belonging to this specific random value range is used. Thus, BB or RB can be determined. As a result, the player can display a combination of symbols related to BB or a combination of symbols related to RB on the active line by a stop operation, so that BB or RB is continuously operated after the end of the RB gaming state. Can give you an opportunity. Therefore, the player's expectation for the bonus can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, a player can play a game with the expectation that a random number value belonging to a specific random value range is extracted every time a start operation is performed in the RB gaming state, and a lot of medals are paid out. The expectation for the RB gaming state can be further improved. Further, if a random value belonging to the random value range assigned to BB or a random value belonging to the random value range assigned to RB is further extracted in the RB gaming state continuously operated, the continuous bonus operation is also possible. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, since both random number values belonging to the random value range assigned to BB and random number values belonging to the random value range assigned to RB can be stored, an opportunity to operate both BB and RB can be given. , The player's expectation can be improved. Further, when both a random value belonging to the random value range assigned to BB and a random value belonging to the random value range assigned to RB are stored, the random value belonging to the random value range assigned to BB Since the player is used first, it is possible to give the player the opportunity to activate the one that is more profitable for the player first. In addition, when the BB is activated, the player can have a sense of expectation that random numbers belonging to the random value range assigned to the RB are also stored. It can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the first embodiment, the random number value extracted for each unit game is written in the area 8, and the random number value stored in each area is sequentially shifted to the previous area for each unit game and shifted to the area 1. Although the random number value stored at the time is read out to store the random number value during a plurality of unit games, the present invention is not limited to this, and other processes can be applied. For example, it is possible to apply a process of sequentially shifting the position from which the random number value is read out from the region 1 to the next region for each unit game. In this case, the random number values extracted in the unit game can be sequentially stored in the area after being read. Further, when the reading area becomes the area 8, it is possible to return to the area 1 and repeat the reading up to the area 8 again. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the random number value 10 in the region 1, the random number value 50 in the region 2, the random value 1000 in the region 3, the random value 3000 in the region 4, the random value 5215 in the region 5, and the random value 10000 in the region 6. If the random number value 4000 is stored in the area 7 and the random value 16000 is stored in the area 8, first, the random value 10 stored in the area 1 is read, and the random value stored in the area 1 is read. The internal winning combination is determined based on 10 and a probability lottery table described later (see FIG. 6). Then, after clearing the random number value 10 stored in the area 1 where the reading has been completed, the random value extracted in the current unit game is written to the area 1 where the reading has been completed, and the reading position is the area that is the next area Move to 2. Subsequently, after reading the random number value 50 stored in the area 2 and clearing the random number value 50 stored in the area 2 where the reading was completed, the reading of the random number value extracted in the current unit game was completed. Write to the area 2 and shift the reading position to the next area 3. Thus, even if the reading position and the writing position are sequentially shifted from the area 1 to the area 8, the player's expectation with respect to the random value extracted in the unit game is changed to the next unit game (that is, 8 Can be maintained (until the unit game is played), and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the first embodiment, the internal winning combination is determined using the random value stored in the area 1 among the random values stored in the random value storage areas of the RAM 33. In addition to the above, it is also possible to determine in which region the random number value stored is used by performing a predetermined lottery. Even in this case, the player's expectation for the random value extracted in the unit game can be maintained in the unit game after the next time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the first embodiment, areas 1 to 8 are provided as random number storage areas of the RAM 33 and eight random numbers can be stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of random numbers stored can be arbitrarily changed. It is. In this way, if the number of random values stored is reduced, the number of unit games in which random values are stored can be reduced, and if the number of stored random values is increased, the number of random games stored can be random. Since the number of unit games in which numerical values are stored can be increased, the number of unit games in which random values are stored can be adjusted.

  In the first embodiment, arbitrary values are stored in advance in each of the areas 1 to 8 in the initialization process (step S1) when the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1. It is not limited. For example, in the first random value extraction process after power-on (step S4), a plurality of (for example, eight) random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random values are stored in each area. good. Further, while the unit game is performed a plurality of times (for example, 8 times) after the power is turned on, the extracted random number value may be used for the probability lottery process in the unit game and stored in each area sequentially. . Even in this way, the extracted random number value can be stored for a plurality of unit games, and the player's sense of expectation for the random value can be maintained.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when random values are stored in both the region 1 and the region 2, the random value stored in the region 1 is preferentially used. You may make it use the random value memorize | stored in the area | region 2 preferentially. In this way, RB can be determined as an internal winning combination preferentially over BB. Thereby, since the operation of the gaming state having a great profit for the player can be kept behind, the player's expectation may be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, it may be determined which one of the random numbers stored in the region 1 or the region 2 is used preferentially by performing a predetermined lottery. As a result, the player does not know which area 1 or 2 is given priority, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the priority order is unknown, it becomes impossible to detect whether or not random numbers are stored depending on the order in which bonuses are activated, so that the expectation that random numbers may be stored in the other by one operation is also given. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the second embodiment, when a random value belonging to a specific range is extracted in the RB gaming state, the random value is stored. However, the gaming state storing the random value is not limited to the RB gaming state. Any gaming state can be applied. For example, when a BB gaming state (that is, a BB gaming state and an RB gaming state) is applied, in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state can be operated multiple times. It is possible to play unit games more times than the number of unit games that can be played (that is, a maximum of 12 times). Therefore, as the number of unit games increases, the chance of extracting random values increases accordingly, and the player's expectation that random values belonging to a specific range will be extracted can be improved. .

  Further, in the second embodiment, it is possible to store both the random value belonging to the random value range assigned to BB and the random value belonging to the random value range assigned to RB. One of the random number values belonging to the random value range or the random number values belonging to the random value range assigned to the RB may be stored. Even in this case, it is possible to give an opportunity to continue to operate BB or RB after the RB gaming state ends. Therefore, the player's expectation for the bonus can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, the random value range assigned to BB and the random value range assigned to RB are applied as the random value range to be stored. However, the present invention is not limited to BB or RB. The random value range assigned to the winning combination can also be applied. Even in this case, it is possible to make the player expect that random values belonging to the random number range of the applied internal winning combination are extracted, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, one random number value is stored in each of the region 1 or the region 2 of the random value storage region. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of random number values are stored in each region. You may do it. In this way, when random values belonging to the random value range of each region are further extracted in a state where random values are stored in each of region 1 or region 2, the extracted random values are also accumulated. It will be memorized. In this way, since the bonus can be determined a plurality of times as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, it is possible to improve the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game. Further, the number of random number values that can be stored in the region 1 and the region 2 may be different. Thereby, the interest of a game may be able to be improved.

  Further, in the second embodiment, in addition to the random value corresponding to the bonus in the RB gaming state, the random value belonging to the random value range assigned to the internal winning combination related to the provision of the gaming value such as bell, watermelon and cherry is also stored. You may make it do. In this way, even if the random value corresponding to the bonus is not stored, the player has a sense of expectation that the random value corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the provision of the game value may be stored. And can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, when the random number value extracted in the RB gaming state belongs to the random value range of the region 1 or the region 2, the extracted random value is stored and used for the probability lottery process in the unit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of using the probability lottery process in the unit game, a random number value extracted by rewriting to another random number or re-lottery may be used. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that a random number value belonging to a specific random value range has been extracted from the combination of symbols displayed in the unit game, and improve the interest of the game. Can be made.

  In the second embodiment, after the end of the RB gaming state, the random number value stored in the region 1 or the region 2 is used in the unit game in which the general gaming state starts. The random number value stored in the region 1 or the region 2 may be used after a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 10 times) have been performed after the start of. In this way, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained for a plurality of predetermined unit games (for example, 10 times) after the end of the RB gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in the case of a plurality of predetermined unit games (for example, 10 times), the game interest can be further improved by performing an effect that enhances the player's expectation for the bonus. There is.

  In the second embodiment, it may be determined whether or not to use a random value stored in the region 1 or the region 2 by performing a predetermined lottery. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving the timing at which the random number value stored in the region 1 or the region 2 is used. Therefore, even if the bonus is not determined immediately after the start of the general gaming state, It can give a sense of expectation that it may have been decided, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the second embodiment, the random value may not be extracted when the random value stored in the region 1 or the region 2 is used in the general gaming state after the end of the RB gaming state. In this way, it is possible to omit the process of rewriting the random value used in the unit game from the extracted random value to the random value stored in each area.

  In the embodiment, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, BB, SRB, and lose are applied as the types of internal winning combinations. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily applied. For example, in addition to RB or BB, for example, an internal winning combination related to the operation of challenge time (so-called “CT”) can be applied as a winning combination related to a specific symbol combination. Even in this way, the player's sense of expectation for the random number value extracted in the unit game can be maintained in the unit game after the next time. Further, a random value range assigned to CT (for example, “5315 to 5364”) may be applied as the specific random value range. In the CT gaming state that operates by displaying a combination of symbols related to CT (for example, red 7-BAR-BAR), regardless of the determined internal winning combination, cherry, bell, Alternatively, it becomes possible to establish a watermelon or the like. In the CT gaming state, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within 75 msec (within 190 msec in other gaming states) after a signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. Is set to a maximum of 1 frame (that is, 0 frame or 1 frame). As a result, in the CT gaming state, since the range of symbols that can be moved after the signals are output by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is reduced compared to other gaming states, it is a higher technology for the player. Is required. As a result, the CT gaming state requires more pressing technology than the other gaming states, but depending on the pressing, it is possible to arbitrarily establish a cherry, a bell, or a watermelon. Further, the CT gaming state is terminated when the number of payouts in the CT gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 253). Note that the CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device relating to the second type special accessory is operating. The CT gaming state is an example of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition to the above-mentioned CT, an internal winning combination related to the operation of a high probability replaying state (so-called replay time) in which the probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination is improved over a plurality of unit games may be adopted. it can. In the high probability re-playing state, there is a possibility that re-gaming will be established with a high probability, so that the opportunity for the player to insert medals can be reduced, and unit games can be performed without consuming medals. become. Further, the high probability re-gaming state is an example of a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the order of the stop operation that allows display of the combination of symbols related to a specific internal winning combination (for example, bell) and the mode of the stop operation that does not allow display (for example, the order of stop operation) are determined It is also possible to employ an internal winning combination relating to the operation of a gaming state (so-called assist time) in which notification of the mode of the stop operation is continuously performed over a plurality of unit games. In this gaming state, when a specific internal winning combination is determined, the order of the stop operation that allows the display of the combination of symbols is notified, so the player selects the combination of symbols according to the notified order of the stop operations. It becomes possible to display, and the possibility of winning a prize can be increased.

  The symbol display means, start signal output means, random value extraction means, random value storage means, winning combination determination means, symbol variation means, stop signal output means, stop control means, which constitute the gaming machine according to the present invention, are advantageous. Specific configurations of the state actuating unit, the advantageous state ending unit, the determining unit, and the like are not limited to the elements of the above-described embodiments, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the gaming machine, the winning combination determining means is stored in a predetermined area determined by performing a predetermined lottery among the random number values sequentially stored in the plurality of areas by the random value storage means. A random number value may be read out, and the winning combination may be determined based on the read random number value and the table.

  The random value storage means has a plurality of areas for storing the random value extracted by the random value extraction means, and sequentially selects the random value extracted by the random value extraction means in a predetermined order. The winning combination deciding means stores the random number values stored in the plurality of areas in the predetermined order from the plurality of areas, and the read random number values and the table are stored in the plurality of areas. The winning combination may be determined based on the above.

  Further, in the gaming machine, in a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a general gaming state during BB), a gaming state other than the gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a general gaming state or an internal winning state) ) In a high probability gaming state (for example, RB gaming state) with a high probability that the winning combination (for example, bell) related to the provision of the gaming value is determined by the winning combination determining means. May be.

  As a result, in a gaming state advantageous to the player, the high probability gaming state is activated with a higher probability than other gaming states other than the gaming state advantageous to the player. The chance of playing a game in a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of being determined can be increased, and a game advantageous to the player can be performed compared to other gaming states.

  Further, in the gaming machine, in a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, RB gaming state), the winning combination determining means is a gaming state other than the gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, general gaming) The winning combination (for example, bell) related to the provision of the game value may be determined with a higher probability than the state or the internal winning state).

  As a result, in the gaming state advantageous to the player, the probability that the winning combination relating to the provision of the game value is determined is higher than in other gaming states, so that the game advantageous to the player compared to other gaming states It can be carried out.

  Further, in the gaming machine, the stop control means changes between the time when the symbol signal is output by the stop signal output means and the time when the combination of symbols is displayed by the symbol display means. The number of sliding displays (for example, the number of sliding frames), which is the number of symbols to be displayed, is a number (for example, 0 to 4) that is less than or equal to a predetermined maximum sliding display number (for example, the maximum number of sliding frames, 4 frames). A sliding display number determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, a sliding frame number determining process in step S14 in FIG. 7) for determining from among any of the tops) is provided, which is advantageous for the player (for example, In the CT gaming state), the slip display number determination means sets the slip display number to a number equal to or less than a predetermined maximum slip display number (for example, one frame) less than the predetermined maximum slip display number. In example, it may be determined from among the 0 frame or one frame).

  As a result, in the gaming state advantageous to the player, the number of sliding displays can be reduced, and the player's skill can be intervened in the result of the game compared to other gaming states, so the game is more interesting. .

  Further, in the gaming machine, in a gaming state advantageous to the player, the stop control unit stops the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit based only on the signal output by the stop signal output unit. The symbol display means is a winning combination different from the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, the combination of the symbols related to the bell) determined by the winning combination determining means or the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. You may make it display either the combination of the symbol which concerns on a combination (For example, the combination of the symbol which concerns on a cherry, or the combination of the symbol which concerns on a watermelon).

  Thereby, in a game state advantageous to the player, a combination of symbols can be displayed based only on the timing of the stop operation regardless of the determined winning combination. Therefore, in a gaming state advantageous to the player, the player can display a desired combination of symbols by devising the stop operation, which increases the fun of the game.

  In addition to the pachislot machines as in the embodiments, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange balls, sparrow balls, video slots, video poker, and the like. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the examples merely list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the examples of the present invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of the external appearance of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the display combination of a game machine 1, the combination of a symbol, and the number of payout. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a random value storage area of a RAM 33 of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine 1 (Example 1). FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU in the main control circuit 71 (first embodiment). FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of periodic interrupt processing performed every 1.1 msec performed by the main control circuit 71 (Example 1). FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of random number extraction processing performed in a main control circuit 71 (first embodiment). (Example 1) which is a figure which shows the flowchart of the probability lottery process performed in the main control circuit 71. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the random value storage area of RAM33 of the gaming machine 1 (Example 2). (Example 2) which is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 71. (Example 2) which shows the example of the flowchart of the random value extraction process performed in the main control circuit 71. (Example 2) which is a figure which shows the flowchart of the probability lottery process performed in the main control circuit 71. (Example 2) which is a figure which shows the flowchart of the probability lottery process for general game states performed with the main control circuit 71.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6S start switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS stop switch 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit

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A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing start of a unit game based on detection of the start operation;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of the signal output by the start signal output means;
Random number storage means for storing the random value extracted by the random value extraction means until at least the next unit game;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a random number value stored by the random value storage means and a table defining a random value range in which a winning combination is determined;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on detection of the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping and controlling the fluctuation of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection of the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means A gaming machine characterized by that. The random value storage means has a plurality of areas for storing the random value extracted by the random value extraction means, and sequentially stores the random value extracted by the random value extraction means in the plurality of areas,
The winning combination determining means reads random values sequentially stored in the plurality of areas by the random value storage means, and determines a winning combination based on the read random values and the table. Item 1. A gaming machine according to item 1. Advantageous state operating means for activating a gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means;
Advantageous state ending means for ending the gaming state advantageous to the player operated by the advantageous state activating means;
Determination means for determining whether or not the random value extracted by the random value extraction means belongs to a specific random value range;
The random number storage means, when the determination means determines that the random value extracted by the random value extraction means belongs to the specific random value range in a gaming state advantageous to the player, Store random values belonging to the random value range,
The winning combination determining means, when the gaming state advantageous to the player is ended by the advantageous state ending means, the winning combination is determined based on the random number value belonging to the specific random value range stored by the random number value storing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning combination is determined.

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