JP2006230669A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine gradually notifying the number of times of playing a game whose high probability replay period is continued with a progress of the game with room left for letting a player understand. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is so constituted as to execute a notification of suggesting the number of times of playing a continuous game in an RT (Replay Time) game state where the growth level of a character 501 is determined by a lottery, by determining one out of three types of RT game states having different numbers of times of the continuous game of 10, 30 and 50 by a lottery, and displaying the character 501 growing whenever a replay is continuously satisfied twice when the game state is the RT game state, on a display screen 5a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

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

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

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

Among such gaming machines, a high-probability re-game period is set with a relatively high probability of winning a replay (re-game) that can play the next game without inserting medals, and Proposed is a gaming machine provided with a determining means for determining the number of games for which the high probability replay period continues and a liquid crystal display device for displaying the number of games for which the high probability replay period continues based on the determination result (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-305158 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since the number of games in which the high probability replay period continues is directly displayed to the player, the player is notified in the most understandable form, On the other hand, when this display was taken as a production, it was lacking in the enjoyment of enjoying the production itself.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention gradually enjoys the production itself, and gradually increases the number of games in which the high probability replay period continues, with room for the player's interpretation as the game progresses. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that informs the customer.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A gaming machine that starts a unit game (for example, one game) by a game start operation by a player, and has a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols 61 to 67 shown in FIG. 2 described later). Display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be described later) for displaying a change and a stop and each winning combination determined in accordance with a game start command signal output based on the game start operation are determined. The winning combination is determined based on the winning combination determination probability managing means (for example, a probability lottery table shown in FIG. 5 to be described later) and the determined probability managed by the winning combination determining probability managing means. When a winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 that executes a probability lottery process in S16 of FIG. 14 described later), a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, red 7-red 7-blue 7 is present as described later). A special winning combination in which a specific winning combination (for example, a replay described later) is won with a relatively high probability of winning and a game state. When a transition is made to a probabilistic gaming state (for example, an RT gaming state described later) and a specific condition is satisfied (for example, digesting a predetermined number of RT gaming state continuation games), the gaming state is changed to the specific role Game state transition means (for example, S15 in FIG. 14 and game state monitoring processing in FIG. 16 to be described later) for shifting from the probabilistic gaming state to another gaming state (for example, the gaming state before transitioning to the RT gaming state or the general gaming state). CPU 31 to be executed) and the gaming state transition means determine that the gaming state is to be transitioned to the specific role high probability gaming state, for example, the type of the specific role high probability gaming state (for example, Specific role high-probability gaming state type determining means (for example, a CPU 31 that executes S35 in FIG. 15 described later) for determining the RT gaming state continuing game number described later, etc., and a predetermined game related to the game Image display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later) for displaying effect images ordered in order (for example, growth level order) and image data of the effect images correspond to the predetermined order. Image data management means (for example, ROM 32 storing a character image data table corresponding to the growth level in FIG. 10 described later) managed in association with the effect identifier, and the gaming state is the specific probable high probability gaming state type In the specific high-probability gaming state based on the specific type determined by the determining means, the unit game is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Each time the specific winning combination wins continuously, an effect identifier update storage means (for example, a later-described figure) specifies and updates and stores at least one specific effect identifier from the effect identifier based on the predetermined order. The image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored in the effect identifier update storage means is acquired from the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes S84 of 18) and the image data management means, and the acquired image Image display control means (for example, a sub control circuit microcomputer 81 and an image control IC 86 controlled by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81) for causing the image display means to display the effect image based on data, and the image The effect image displayed on the display means is displayed in advance by the effect identifier update storage means over a predetermined number of the unit games. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the player of the specific type of the specific-probability high-probability gaming state based on the specific effect identifier that is updated and stored every time a specific winning combination is won. .

  According to the invention of (1), the effect image displayed on the image display means is updated and stored every time a specific winning combination is continuously won over a predetermined number of unit games by the effect identifier update storage means. Based on the game, the specific type of the specific role high probability gaming state is notified to the player. At the same time, it is possible to gradually notify the player with a room for the interpretation of the player, so that the enjoyment and fun of the performance in the gaming machine can be exhibited, and the fun of the game is improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the effect image ordered in the predetermined order is an effect image indicating the growth of the predetermined character, and the growth degree of the character corresponds to the predetermined order. The predetermined character starts growing in the first of the predetermined order, sequentially grows according to the predetermined order, and finishes growing at the end of the predetermined order, and the specific character The type of high-probability gaming state is a type according to the number of continuations of the unit game in which the specific role high-probability gaming state continues, and is managed by the winning combination determination probability management means in the specific role high-probability gaming state. Based on the determination probability that the specific winning combination is determined continuously over the predetermined number of unit games and the continuation number determined by the specific combination high probability gaming state type determining means By varying the wait value, the gaming machine, wherein the expected value of the growth degree of the predetermined character is configured differently.

  According to the invention of (2), the gaming machine has a determination probability that the specific winning combination managed by the winning combination determination probability managing means is continuously determined over a predetermined number of unit games in the specific combination high probability gaming state. Since the expected value based on the number of continuations determined by the specific high-probability gaming state type determining means is different, the expected value of the growth degree of the predetermined character is configured to be different. , Suggesting the number of continuation of the unit game in which the specific role high-probability gaming state continues, and while making the player enjoy the production itself, the type of the specific role high-probability gaming state is also changed as the game progresses. It is possible to inform gradually with room for interpretation, and to make the gaming machine enjoyable and interesting, which improves the fun of the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), an information communication unit (for example, described later) that transmits and receives predetermined information to and from a portable terminal device that includes a recording unit or a storage unit and a communication unit. To the mobile phone communication interface 104 ′, etc.), and recorded in the recording means or stored in the storage means, the specific effect identifier and the specific effect identifier stored in the effect identifier update storage means At least one of the corresponding image data is transmitted to the portable terminal device via the information communication unit, and recorded in the recording unit or stored in the storage unit, and the specific effect identifier A game characterized in that at least one of the image data corresponding to a specific effect identifier is received from the portable terminal device via the information communication means. Machine.

  According to the invention of (3), at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored by the effect identifier update storage means in order to be recorded in the recording means or stored in the storage means. The at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier, which is transmitted to the portable terminal device via the information communication means and recorded in the recording means or stored in the storage means, Since it receives from a portable terminal device via a communication means, the information regarding the effect image based on image data or an effect can be mutually utilized between a game machine and a portable terminal device, and it is related with the effect image or effect of an effect. The range of use of information is expanded, and the enjoyment and fun of production on gaming machines is improved.

  (4) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), further comprising digital information read / write means for reading / writing the predetermined digital information from / to a predetermined portable storage medium on which the predetermined digital information is recorded. An information communication means (for example, a gaming machine side interface 104 to be described later) that transmits / receives predetermined information to / from an electronic device (for example, a card unit 200 to be described later) is provided, and is written in the predetermined portable storage medium. In order to do so, at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored by the effect identifier update storage unit is transmitted to the electronic device via the information communication unit. A small amount of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier that are transmitted and recorded in the predetermined portable storage medium A gaming machine, characterized by receiving from said electronic device also one, via the information communication means.

  According to the invention of (4), at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored by the effect identifier update storage means in order to be written in a predetermined portable storage medium, At least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier, which is transmitted to the electronic device via the information communication unit and recorded in a predetermined portable storage medium, is transmitted via the information communication unit. Since it is received from the electronic device, the effect image based on the image data or the information related to the effect can be mutually used between the gaming machine and the electronic device, and the range of use of the effect effect image or the information related to the effect is widened. The enjoyment and fun of the production is improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4), the image display control means receives the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier received via the information communication means, A game machine, wherein the effect image is displayed on the image display means based on at least one of the above.

  According to the invention of (5), the image display control means provides the effect image to the image display means based on at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier received via the information communication means. Therefore, the gaming machine can use the effect image captured from the portable terminal device or the electronic device, and the enjoyment and fun of the effect on the gaming machine is improved.

  (6) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), reading and writing the predetermined digital information with respect to a predetermined portable storage medium (for example, a card 600 described later) on which the predetermined digital information is recorded. Digital information read / write means for performing at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored by the effect identifier update storage means by the digital information read / write means. And reading at least one of the specific effect identifier recorded on the predetermined portable storage medium and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier by the digital information read / write means. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (6), the gaming machine stores at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored in the effect identifier update storage means by the digital information read / write means. Since at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier recorded in the predetermined portable storage medium by the digital information read / write means is read out, the effect image in the gaming machine or An effect identifier corresponding to this effect image can be recorded on an external recording medium, and the specific effect identifier is updated so that the specific effect identifier updated as the game progresses can be used in a game of another opportunity. Furthermore, it can record in the middle of being updated, and it can contribute to a player's game convenience.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to (6), the image display control unit corresponds to the specific effect identifier and the specific effect identifier read from the predetermined portable storage medium via the digital information read / write unit. A game machine characterized by causing the image display means to display the effect image based on at least one of the image data to be played.

  According to the invention of (7), the image display control means reads at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier read from the predetermined portable storage medium via the digital information read / write means. Since the effect image is displayed on the image display means, the specific effect identifier that is updated as the game progresses can be used in another opportunity game, which can contribute to the convenience of the player's game. .

  According to the present invention, the player is gradually informed of the type of the specific role high-probability gaming state with room for the player's interpretation as the game progresses, while enjoying the production itself. As a result, the fun and fun of the presentation on the gaming machine can be demonstrated, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are a 1-BET switch 11 (hereinafter referred to as BET switch 11), a 2-BET switch 12 (hereinafter referred to as BET switch 12), and a maximum BET switch 13 (hereinafter referred to as BET switch 13). ) Or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one, three, and five are validated, respectively. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later. Hereinafter, the activated winning line may be referred to as an activated line.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as a BET number). Here, in the first embodiment, one game ends when all the reels stop or when the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game ends. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is 1 and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is 2 and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is made up of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals that are credited (stored and stored as being inserted into the gaming machine).

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a BET switch 11, a BET switch 12, and a BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The BET switch 11, BET switch 12, and BET switch 13 are collectively referred to as BET switches 11, 12, and 13. The BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the BET switch 12 has two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Bet on the game, and the BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes.

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

  In the first embodiment, the player inserts medals or operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the player operates the start lever 6, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and the player stops the switch 7L. , 7C, 7R, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped once, a series of operations of the gaming machine 1 is called a unit game or game.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row of a plurality of types of symbols arranged in the outer periphery of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 00 to 20, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 11) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, blue 7 (design 61), replay (design 62), plum (design 63), watermelon (design 64), BAR (design 65), cherry (design 66), red 7 (Symbol 67), a symbol string composed of symbols is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the occurrence condition, the end condition, and the transfer destination game state of each game state of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The generation condition, end condition, and destination game state of each game state are as illustrated in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The RT gaming state occurs when RT described later is established, and ends when the game is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10, 30, or 50 times). When the RT gaming state ends, the gaming state before the transition to the RT gaming state is entered. It should be noted that the predetermined number of times that is an RT game state end condition may be a relatively large value such as 50, 150, or 200. Further, when the RT gaming state ends, the game state is shifted to the gaming state before the transition to the RT gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a transition may be made to a specific gaming state (for example, a general gaming state).

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

  With reference to FIG. 4, the display combination, the symbol combination, and the payout number which are different for each BET number will be described. The information shown in FIG. 4 is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 11) described later as a predetermined data table. The roles of the first embodiment include BB, RB, RT, replay, watermelon small part, plum small part, upper / lower cherry small part, and medium cherry small part. BB, RB, RT, and replay become a winning combination by winning, and become a winning combination by further winning. The watermelon, plum small, upper / lower cherry small, and medium cherry small roles become elected by winning, and further wins. “Establishment” and “winning” means that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. In the establishment, no medal is paid out at the time of establishment, and the medal is paid out in the winning. The establishment and winning are collectively referred to as display. The winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as a display combination. The display mode of each display combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the active line) and the number of medal payouts at the time of display differ depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIG.

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

  The establishment of RB is realized by arranging BAR-BAR-BAR along the active line in the general gaming state, the carryover state, or the BB general gaming state. The RB winning in the BB general gaming state may be referred to as JAC in. After the RB wins, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  The establishment of RT is realized by arranging red 7-red 7-blue 7 along the active line in the general gaming state, the RT gaming state, the carryover state, the BB general gaming state, or the RB gaming state. After the RT wins, the gaming state becomes the RT gaming state. In the first embodiment, an RT can be established even during the RT gaming state, and the RT gaming state is updated to an RT gaming state based on the RT that was established last. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT may not be established during the RT gaming state.

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

  In all gaming states, it is possible to win a prize for a watermelon, a plum, a top / bottom cherry or a medium cherry. These roles are realized by arranging the illustrated symbol combinations along the effective lines. The payout number of these combinations is as shown in the figure, but differs depending on the number of BETs. The winning of the small part of the upper and lower cherries is realized by the cherry being stopped and displayed on the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L. Further, the winning of the small cherry role is realized by stopping and displaying the cherry in the middle of the left display window 4L. Here, the upper part of the display window 4 is a part where the top line 8b is arranged in the display window 4, and the middle part of the display window 4 is a part where the center line 8c is arranged in the display window 4. The lower part of the display window 4 is a part where the bottom line 8d is arranged in the display window 4.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the probability lottery table referred to in the probability lottery process in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 16 of FIG. The probability lottery table has five gaming states, namely, a general gaming state, a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state (including those in the general gaming state and those in the BB gaming state), a carryover state, an RT gaming state and It is provided for each BET number, and each is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 11) described later as a predetermined data table. FIG. 5 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 3. Although not shown, the probability lottery table in the case where the number of BETs is 1 and 2 is the same except that the winning probabilities of the winning combinations are different. In this way, the game interest may be improved by making the probability lottery table different for each BET number and making the probability that each winning combination is drawn differently.

  The random number extraction range of these probability lottery tables is 0 to 16383, and one random number is extracted from this random number extraction range in S13 of FIG. 13 to be described later, and this random number is the random number of any winning combination depending on the gaming state. The winning combination is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range. For example, when the extracted random number is 15 in the general gaming state, referring to the table of FIG. 5A, since this random number belongs to the random number range of BB, the winning combination is BB. The probability that BB is determined as the winning combination is 30/16384, which is obtained by dividing 30 random numbers belonging to 0 to 29, which are the random number range of BB, by the number 16384 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. The process of determining the winning combination in the case of other gaming states and / or in the case of other winning combinations, and the winning probabilities thereof are also the same.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the stop winning combination determination table referred to in the stop winning combination determining process in S17 of FIG. The winning combination determination table for stop is provided for each of the above five gaming states, and is stored as a predetermined data table in a ROM 32 (FIG. 11) described later.

  The random number extraction range of these winning combination determination tables for stop is 0 to 127. One random number is extracted from this random number extraction range, and according to the winning combination, this random number is included in the random number range of any winning combination for stop. The winning combination for stoppage is determined depending on whether it belongs. For example, in the general gaming state, when the winning combination is a cherry small combination and the extracted random number is 9, referring to the table in FIG. Because it belongs, the winning combination for the stop becomes a small role of the medium cherry. The probability that the small cherry part is determined to be a winning winning combination is 16/128, which is 16 which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range from 0 to 15 divided by the number 128 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. is there. The process for determining the winning combination for stopping in the case of other gaming states and / or in the case of other winning combinations for stopping, and the determination probabilities thereof are also the same.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state and the winning combination for stop will be described. The stop table group is a set of stop tables that are selected and used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the process of S25 of FIG. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  Plum small role winning possible stop table group is a set of plum small role winning possible stop tables. Plum small role winning possible stop table allows the winning of a small role winning plum regardless of the player's stop operation. Is a stop table.

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

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

  Next, a stop table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 11) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol that is located on the center line 8c when the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated (specifically, The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. Here, in the first embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 8 (1), for example, when the stop switch 7R is operated when the plum (symbol 63) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R, The reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that 16 BARs (symbol 65) are stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a BB establishment possible stop table included in the BB establishment possible stop table group, an RB establishment possible stop table included in the RB establishment possible stop table group, an RT establishment possible stop table included in the RT establishment possible stop table group, The replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment stop table group, the watermelon small combination winning stop table included in the watermelon small combination winning stop table group, and the plum included in the plum small combination winning stop table group A small table winning stop table, a medium cherry small role winning stop table included in the medium cherry small role winning stop table group, an upper / lower cherry included in the upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table group Non-displayable stop tables included in the small role winning stoptables and non-displayable stop table groups A.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay is established when the winning combination for stop is replay.

  In FIG. 8A, the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are Replay (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 8A, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all Replay (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 8A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of code numbers 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20 are Replay (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the replay establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 8 (1) is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, along the validated cross-down line 8e, the Replay- Replay-Replay is stopped and displayed side by side, and replay can be established.

  When the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, three Replays (symbol 62) are stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e, and the replay is always established. be able to. That is, in the first embodiment, when a replay is won, the replay can always be established. This is related to the arrangement of Replay (symbol 62) in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is set to 4 frames, and if there is a symbol for winning or replaying a small role in the range of 4 frames from the position where the stop operation is performed, it can be drawn on the active line. It is possible. Referring to FIG. 2, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the Replay (symbol 62) has a symbol arrangement that is always arranged in the range of four frames. For this reason, it is possible to stop and display Replay (symbol 62) along the active line regardless of the position on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. In other words, the replay basically does not cause a so-called miss-out (inability to display the selected winning combination for stoppage).

  The watermelon small role winning stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the watermelon small role wins when the winning winning combination is a watermelon small role. Is done. In the watermelon small role winning stop table, a watermelon small role can be won only in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position. If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than, a watermelon small part cannot be won.

  A stoppage table (not shown) for winning a small combination of Plums is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the small combination of Plums wins when the winning combination for a stop is a Plum Is done. In the small winning combination stop table of the plum, the small winning combination of the plum can be won even when the stop operation is performed at any stop operation position on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is related to the arrangement of the plums (symbol 63) in the symbol array shown in FIG.

  The medium cherry small role winning stop table (not shown) is used when the reel 3L is controlled to stop when the winning combination for stopping is the medium cherry small combination so that the winning is achieved. In the medium cherry small role winning stop table, the medium cherry small role can be won only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reel 3L, and other than the predetermined stop operation position. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, the small cherry small part cannot be won.

  The upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table (not shown) stops the reel 3L so that the upper / lower cherry small role wins when the winning winning combination is the upper / lower cherry small role Used when controlling. In the upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table, the upper / lower cherry small roles can be awarded only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reel 3L, and the predetermined stop When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the operation position, the small part of the upper and lower cherries cannot be won.

  In the first embodiment, even if a watermelon small part, a medium cherry small part, or a top / bottom cherry small part is selected as a winning combination for stopping, and a winning stoptable is selected, a prize is awarded. It may not be possible. This is related to the arrangement of watermelon (symbol 64) and cherry (symbol 66) in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, in reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, watermelons (design 64) are not necessarily arranged in a design such that the watermelon (design 64) is arranged within the range of four frames. In reel 3L, code numbers 02, 09, 11, 14 and 18 are arranged only at the positions of code numbers 01 and 05 on the reel 3C and code numbers 13 and 17 on the reel 3R. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the watermelon (symbol 64) cannot be stopped along the effective line. In other words, the small part of the watermelon is a part that can be overlooked. Similarly, referring to FIG. 2, in the reel 3L, the cherries (symbol 66) are not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of four frames. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the cherry (symbol 66) cannot be stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. That is, the small cherries of the middle cherry and the small cherries of the upper and lower cherries are so-called missed roles.

  In the first embodiment, the winning combination for stoppage that can be missed has been described as an example of a small combination of watermelon, a small cherry of middle cherry, and a small combination of upper and lower cherries, but BB, RB and RT It is a winning role for stopping where there is a possibility of missing. That is, blue 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 67), or BAR (symbol 65) are all arranged in a four-frame range on reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Not. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, blue 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 67), and BAR (symbol 65) may not be stopped at the active line.

  FIG. 8 (2) shows an example of the non-displayable stop table included in the non-displayable stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that no winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is lost.

  In FIG. 8B, the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are Replay (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 8 (2), the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all Replay (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 8B, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 02, 07, 11, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 2, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 02, 07, 11, 15, 19 are plums (symbol 63).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 8 (2) is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the Replay-Replay is performed along the validated cross-down line 8e. -Plums are displayed side by side and cannot win any combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the RT continuous game number determination table referred to in the RT game number determination process of S35 of FIG. This table is stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 11) as a predetermined data table.

  In the RT game number determination process of S35 in FIG. 15, one random number belonging to a random number range of 0 to 127 is extracted from a sampling circuit 37 (FIG. 11) described later, and this extracted random number is stored in the RT continued game number determination table. The number of RT continuing games is determined by the number of RT continuing games belonging to the random number range. For example, when the extracted random number is 9, since the number of RT continuing games belongs to the random number range of 10 games, the number of RT continuing games to be determined is 10 games. The determination probability that 10 games are determined as the number of RT continuing games is 42 obtained by dividing 42, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range 0 to 41, by 128, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range 0 to 127. / 128. The process for determining the number of other RT continuation games by other extracted random numbers and the determination probabilities are the same.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the “character image data table according to the growth level” referred to in S85 of the display combination command receiving process of FIG. This table is stored in the image ROM 88 (FIG. 12) as a predetermined data table.

  In the character image data table corresponding to the growth level, image data is associated with each of the growth levels from 1 to 10. For example, “growth level 1 character image data” is associated with the growth level “1”. The image control IC 86 (FIG. 12) described later reads this “image data of the character of the growth level 1” from the image ROM 88, and displays a predetermined effect image on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, the predetermined effect image based on “image data of the character of the growth level 1” is an effect image as shown in FIG.

  The predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the image data stored in the “character image data table according to the growth level” may be a still image or a moving image. Or any of them. Further, even if the predetermined effect image is 2D graphics composed of 2D (Two Dimension, 2D) images, the predetermined effect image is digitized so as to display a 3D (Three Dimension, 3D) image. It may be 3D graphics that displays a three-dimensional moving image by changing.

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

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

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table (FIG. 5) referred to in the probability lottery process of S16 of FIG. 14 described later, which is executed every time the random number sampling is determined every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). ), A winning combination determination table for stopping (see FIG. 6) that is referred to every time a winning combination determining process for stopping in S17 of FIG. 14 described later is executed, and stopped in the sliding piece determining process of S24 of FIG. Stop table group selection table (FIG. 7) referred to every time a process of selecting a table group is executed, stop table (FIG. 8) referred to in the reel stop control process of S25 in FIG. 14, and stop by the player Stop position search table (not shown) and table number selection table (not shown) for determining the reel stop mode according to the operation of the switches 7L, 7C and 7R. Not), various control commands to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (command) or the like are stored. These commands include a demo display command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamp, and a display for driving and controlling the information display unit 18. The unit drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via an I / O port (not shown). Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a display symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In the display symbol combination table, a combination of symbols to be displayed, a medal payout number at the time of display, and a display determination code representing the display are associated with each other. The display symbol combination table is referred to when the reel 3L, the reel 3C, and the reel 3R are stopped and when the display combination is confirmed after all reels are stopped.

  When the winning of the specific winning combination is achieved by the probability lottery process based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends a stop command signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the selected stop position search table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the winning combination is a winning combination with payout, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. . At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the medal payout process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, in response to detecting the output of a predetermined signal from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the CPU 31 transmits predetermined information to the sub-control circuit 72 in order to transmit a BET command. Is stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) (S8). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (S9). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S10, and when it is NO, S9 is repeated.

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

  Next, for example, a numerical value indicating 30 seconds is set as an initial value in one game monitoring timer (S14 in FIG. 14). This one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop switch. In this timer, a numerical value is subtracted as time passes after an initial value is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a gaming state monitoring process (S15). In this gaming state monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned when it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. The current game state is maintained when it is not determined that the player is present. For example, if a BB is won in the previous game, but a missing game occurs, the game state is changed to the general game state until a predetermined condition is met after the current game based on the information won by the BB. Transition from the state to the carryover state. Details of the gaming state monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of S13 (S16). This probability lottery process uses the probability lottery table (FIG. 5) according to the number of BETs and the gaming state, determines which display combination the random number value belongs to, and determines the winning combination (established flag) To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining a winning combination for stopping (S17). In the stop winning combination determination process, the stop winning combination selection table shown in FIG. 6 is used, and the stop winning combination is determined by lottery according to the gaming state and the winning combination determined in S16. Subsequently, the CPU 31 selects a winning line (table line selection) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stopping (S18).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) in order to transmit a start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S19). The start command includes a winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, information on a gaming state, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 waits until 208 milliseconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reach a constant speed of, for example, 80 rotations per second (S20). . Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 in order to transmit a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (S21).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switch is turned on (S22). Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S24, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S23.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the 1-game monitoring timer is 0 (S23). When this determination is YES, the process goes to S24, and when it is NO, the process moves to S22.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames (S24). Specifically, the maximum number of sliding frames allowed for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined, and a stop table group is determined based on the winning combination for stop determined by the process of S17. Select one stop table. That is, one stop table is selected from the stop table group determined based on the winning combination for stop based on the winning combination for stop and the operation timing of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Subsequently, using the stop table selected in S25, the reel corresponding to the stop switch for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated for the number of sliding frames and then stopped (S25), and information on the reels that are subject to stop control is provided. Is sent to the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) (S26). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels are stopped (S27). When this determination is NO, the process returns to S22, and when YES, predetermined information is set in the RAM 33 in order to transmit an all reel stop command indicating that all reels have been stopped to the sub control circuit 72 (S28). .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search (S29 in FIG. 15). The display combination search is to set a display combination flag for identifying a display combination based on a stop mode of symbols stopped and displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display combination flag is normal (S30). When this determination is NO, an illegal error is displayed (S31). If the determination in S30 is YES, the process proceeds to S33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RT (S33). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S34, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S37.

  Next, the CPU 31 turns on the RT flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) (S34). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs RT continuous game number determination processing with reference to the RT continuous game number determination table (FIG. 9) (S35). By this process, the number of games in which the RT gaming state that is shifted by the establishment of RT continues is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the RT continuing game number determined in S35 to the RT continuing game number counter stored in the RAM 33 (S36).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) in order to transmit a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (S37). The display combination command is a command transmitted when it is determined that the display combination is displayed by the process of S29.

  Next, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination and the gaming state (S32). At this time, when the winning combination is BB or RB and the display combination is not BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the winning combination to the carryover combination stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11). Alternatively, when the display combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 deletes the carryover combination information stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state (S38). When this determination is YES, a game number check process for BB or RB is performed (S39), and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S41. In the game number check process of S39, in the case of the BB gaming state, the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the general gaming state during BB, the number of winnings for the small role in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state Check. In the RB gaming state, the number-of-games check process checks the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state and the number of games in the RB gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end process (S40). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears various information related to the bonus stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S41, BB and RB establishment check processing is performed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the game state monitoring process performed in S15 of FIG. 14 will be described in detail. By executing this process, the gaming state is set.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 11) determines whether or not the RT flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) is ON (S51). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S52, and when it is NO, the process moves to S57.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination of the previous game was RT (S52). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the display combination of the previous game is RT by referring to the display combination information set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) in the process of S37 of FIG. 15 of the previous game. To do. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S53, and when it is NO, the process moves to S54.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the gaming state to the RT gaming state (S53).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT continuing game number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 0 (S54). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S55, and when it is NO, the process moves to S56.

  Next, the CPU 31 turns off the RT flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) (S55). When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S56, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RT continuing game number counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) (S56). When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S57, the CPU 31 sets a gaming state according to each condition. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the periodic interrupt process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is invoked and activated every 1.1173 milliseconds, for example.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 11) saves the register (S61).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S62).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission / reception processing (S63). Specifically, various commands stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 11) (these commands are stored in the RAM 33 in S4 and S8 in FIG. 13, S19, S21, S26 and S28 in FIG. 14, and S37 in FIG. 15, respectively). Is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72. In the second embodiment, the gaming machine 1 transmits a signal of the growth level information of a character 501 described later transmitted from the card unit 200 described later via the gaming machine side interface 104 (see FIG. 22) described later. Main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 22). In the third embodiment, the signal of the growth level information of the character 501 transmitted from the mobile phone 300 described later is sent to the main game machine 1 via the mobile phone communication interface 104 ′ (see FIG. 29) described later. The process which the control circuit 71 (refer FIG. 29) receives is included. Further, the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 includes a process of further transmitting these received signals to the sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 22 or FIG. 29, FIG. 11).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of adding 1 to the interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (S64).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and determines whether this value is an even number (S65). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S72, and when it is NO, the process moves to S66.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3R in the reel identifier (S66). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3R control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3R (S67).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3C in the reel identifier (S68). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3C control process for performing the rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3C (S69).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3L in the reel identifier (S70). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3L control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3L (S71).

  On the other hand, in S72, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive control processing.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs various counter subtraction processes (S73). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an electromagnetic counter control process (S74). Finally, the CPU 31 restores the register and ends the periodic interrupt process (S75).

  Next, referring to FIG. 18, the display combination command transmitted from main control circuit 71 (FIG. 11) to sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 11 and 12) through S37 in FIG. 15 and S63 in FIG. Is displayed and received by the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 12) of the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether the display combination is RT from the information included in the received display combination command (S81). When this determination is YES, the process goes to S81a, and when NO, the process moves to S82.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT flag included in the previously received start command and temporarily stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 12) is on (S82). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S83, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a replay from the information included in the received display combination command (S83). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S84, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the replay continuation establishment counter stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 12) is 2 (S84). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S87, and when it is NO, the process moves to S85.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the value of the replay continuation establishment counter stored in the work RAM 84 (S85).

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the replay continuation establishment counter stored in the work RAM 84 is 2 (S86). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S87, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the character growth level variable stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 12) (S87).

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 12), and the character image data corresponding to the character growth level stored in the work RAM 84 is stored in the “character corresponding to the growth level” in the image ROM 88. And the corresponding effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (S88). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  On the other hand, in S81a, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 clears the replay continuation establishment counter stored in the work RAM 84 (sets 0 or an invalid value).

  Next, in S81b, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 initializes a character growth level variable stored in the work RAM 84 (sets 0 or an invalid value). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  On the other hand, in S83a, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 clears the replay continuation establishment counter stored in the work RAM 84 (sets 0 or an invalid value). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, an outline of the aspect of the effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 each time a replay is established during the RT gaming state will be described.

  The effect image employed in the first embodiment is a growing character 501. This character grows whenever a replay is established during the RT gaming state. There are 10 stages from 1 to 10 in this stage of growth. This stage of growth is called the growth level. The character's growth level 1 is in a growth start state, and each time the growth level increases by one, it indicates that the character is growing. The character growth level 10 represents a state in which the character has been grown. The larger the numerical value of the growth level, the more the character is growing.

  According to FIG. 19, the growth level of the character 501 is clearly indicated by the scales 1 to 10 on the height meter on which the character is placed. Based on the size (height) of the character 501 indicated by the scale of the height meter, when the current gaming state is the RT gaming state, it is possible to know what the RT type is. Here, the RT type is for distinguishing RT gaming states having different characteristics. In the first embodiment, the RT type is realized by setting a plurality of RT gaming states having different numbers of continuous games in which the RT gaming state continues. In the first embodiment, it is equivalent to determining the RT type that the number of RT continued games is determined to be any one of 10 games, 30 games, and 50 games by the process of S35 of FIG.

Note that the probability that the replay is won in the RT gaming state (replay winning probability in the RT gaming state) is 7402/16384 with reference to FIG. Therefore, when the number of RT continuation games is 10, 30 and 50 games, the expected value of the number of consecutive wins for replay is 10 × (7402/16384) ² ≒ 2, 30 × (7402 / 16384) ² ≈ 6, 50 × (7402/16384) ² ≈10. Replay is a display that doesn't miss out, so it is always established and displayed when you win. Accordingly, every time a replay is established in the RT gaming state, the character 501 grows by adding 1 to the growth level of the character 501. Therefore, if the number of RT continued games is 10 gaming RT games, the average is obtained. Thus, it reaches only the growth level 2 (the average achievement value of the growth level is 2), and if the number of RT continuing games is the RT game state of 30 games, it reaches only the growth level 6 on average ( The average value of the growth level is 6). It can also be seen that if the number of RT continuation games is 50 RT games, the average level reaches a growth level of 10 (the average growth level reached is 10). That is, if the number of RT continuation games is 50 games in the RT gaming state, the growth level of the character 501 is likely to reach the maximum value of 10. As described above, the number of continuing games in the RT gaming state, which is the current gaming state, can be estimated based on the progress of the growth of the character 501. In this way, by notifying the number of RT continued games by an ambiguous effect display, the player can gradually interpret the number of RT continued games as the game progresses. This interpretation has room to accept the player's subjectivity, such as the sensitivity of the player. Therefore, the player can freely estimate the number of RT continuing games, and can enjoy the process itself of this estimation. The game can be gradually informed of the type of the specific role high-probability gaming state with room for the player's interpretation as the game progresses. The enjoyment and fun of the production on the machine can be exhibited, and the interest of the game may be improved.

Note that the number of RT continuing games, the replay winning probability in the RT gaming state, the average achievement value of the growth level, and the maximum achievement value of the growth level are closely related to each other. For example, if the number of RT continuing games is selected from 50 games, 100 games, and 150 games, and the replay winning probability in the RT gaming state is 1/3, the average achievement value of the growth level is 50 × depending on the number of RT continuing games (1/3) ² = about 5.55556, 100 × (1/3) ² = about 11.11111, 150 × (1/3) ² = 16.66667. Therefore, the maximum growth level must be 16. Conversely, if the maximum reached value of the growth level is 16, the maximum value of the RT continued game number and the RT gaming state so that (the maximum value of the RT continuing game number) × (the replay winning probability in the RT gaming state) = 16 You have to decide the replay win probability in. In this way, the number of RT continuing games, the replay winning probability in the RT gaming state, and the maximum reaching value of the growth level can be appropriately changed. The average reaching value of the growth level is the number of RT continuing games and the replay winning in the RT gaming state. It is derived from the maximum reached value of the probability and the growth level.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the display mode according to the growth level of the character 501 displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described.

  FIG. 20 (1) shows a display mode of the character 501 when the growth level is 1. 20 (2) to (10) are display modes of the character 501 when the growth level is 2 to 10, respectively. Thus, it can be seen that the larger the numerical value of the growth level, the higher the progress of growth of the character 501 (the growth process), and the character 501 is growing.

  In the first embodiment, the RT game state generation condition is RT establishment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT game state may be shifted by winning a bonus such as BB or RB.

  In the first embodiment, the RT game state end condition is the digestion of a predetermined number of RT game state continuing games, but is not limited to this.

  In the first embodiment, when the replay is established twice in the RT gaming state, 1 is added to the growth level of the character 501 (increase by one step). However, the present invention is not limited to this two times. Further, when the state in which the replay is not continuously established a predetermined number of times in the RT gaming state continues for a specific unit number of games, the character 501 is reversely grown by subtracting a predetermined value from the growth level of the character 501. (Such as making the character smaller).

  Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment are basically the same as the configuration and operation of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment, except for the following points.

  (A) The card unit 200 can be placed beside the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is provided with an interface (the gaming machine side interface 104 shown in FIG. 22 described later) for connecting the gaming machine 1 and the card unit 200 so as to be capable of two-way electrical communication. The card unit 200 is a magnetic card (magnetism) in which a player prepares in advance or records information on the growth level of the character 501 or an image of the character 501 issued from the card unit 200. This is a device capable of reading and writing these information by inserting a card having a stripe) or an IC chip mounted card (hereinafter referred to as a card 600). For example, FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a situation when the card unit 200 is arranged on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 200 is inserted into the card unit 200 from the LED 208, the card insertion slot 201, and the card insertion slot 201 that indicate the operation status of the card unit 200 and the connection status with the gaming machine 1 by lighting and flashing light. An information display unit 202 that displays information recorded on the card 600 read from the card 600 and a return switch 204 for removing the card 600 inserted into the card unit 200 are provided.

  (B) The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, but the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is The main control circuit 71 is provided with a gaming machine side interface 104 to be connected to the card unit 200 so as to be capable of two-way electrical communication (FIG. 22).

  Hereinafter, the electrical configuration of the card unit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 210 includes a CPU 216 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 218, an EPROM 219, and a RAM 220 that are storage means.

  As will be described later, the main control circuit 210 includes an interface circuit group 212, an input / output bus 214, and an interface circuit 230.

  The CPU 216 inputs / outputs data signals or address signals via the input / output bus 214.

  A card read / write device (card read / write) 201 a is disposed in the vicinity of the card insertion slot 201 and is connected to the interface circuit group 212 of the main control circuit 210. The interface circuit group 212 is connected to the input / output bus 214. A card insertion detection signal issued from the card read / write device 201 a in response to the card 600 being inserted by the player is converted into a predetermined signal in the interface circuit group 212 and then sent to the input / output bus 214. Is output. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from the CPU 216 via the input / output bus 214.

  A return switch 204 is connected to the interface circuit group 212. Signals generated from these switches are also output to the interface circuit group 212, converted into predetermined signals, and then output to the input / output bus 214.

  Furthermore, a ROM 218, an EPROM 219, and a RAM 220 are connected to the input / output bus 214. The ROM 218 stores a control program for controlling writing of information to the card 600 and reading of information from the card 600 performed by the card unit 200.

  The EPROM 219 is an electrically writable and erasable ROM such as an EEPROM, a flash memory, and a hard disk drive, and can retain the data in a stored state even when it is not energized. Various information is recorded in the EPROM 219.

  The RAM 220 temporarily stores flags and variable values used in the control program executed by the CPU 216.

  Also connected to the input / output bus 214 is a display control circuit 224 for controlling the display of information such as the growth level of the character 501 in the information display unit 202.

  Furthermore, an LED drive circuit 226 is also connected to the input / output bus 214. The CPU 216 supplies a lighting signal and lighting power to the LED drive circuit 226 according to the signal output from the card unit 200, and turns on and blinks the LED 208.

  Furthermore, an interface circuit 230 is connected to the input / output bus 214, and various information is transmitted / received to / from the gaming machine 1 via the gaming machine side interface 104 via the interface circuit 230. Is done.

  (C) The main control circuit 210 (FIG. 23) including the CPU 216 (FIG. 23) of the card unit 200 sends a signal of the growth level information of the character 501 to the gaming machine 1 at a regular cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds). Execute the process to send. A program for executing this processing is stored in the ROM 218 (FIG. 23) of the card unit 200. By this processing, a signal of the growth level information of the character 501 is transmitted from the card unit 200 to the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 11) of the gaming machine 1. The main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 that has received this signal in the process of S63 of the periodic interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 includes the information on the growth level of the character 501 in the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 11 and 12). Send. This transmission process is executed in the process of S93 of the card insertion process shown in FIG. In the sub-control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1 that has received the signal of the growth level information of the character 501, the character growth level information reception process shown in FIG. 26 described later is executed. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 12) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 12), refers to the “character image data table corresponding to the growth level” (FIG. 10), and determines the growth level of the received character 501. An image of the character 501 in the process of growth corresponding to the information is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, an outline of the configuration of the card 600 will be described with reference to FIG. The card 600 is made of a synthetic resin such as plastic, and may be either a magnetic card (FIG. 24 (1)) or an IC chip built-in card (FIG. 24 (2)). When the card 600 is a magnetic card, the card has a magnetic stripe 601 in which information on the character growth level and the like are recorded, for example, at a predetermined position as shown in FIG. When the card is an IC chip built-in card, the card 600 has an IC chip 602 on which character growth level information and the like are recorded, for example, at a predetermined position as shown in FIG. Note that the IC chip 602 may be either a contact IC chip or a non-contact IC chip.

  In addition, information on the character's growth level and the like may be recorded on the card 600, and a character 501 having a growth progress corresponding to the growth level of the character may be displayed on the surface of the card 600. For example, if the card 600 is a magnetic card, the character 501 may be displayed by magnetically processing the surface of the card 600. Alternatively, the character 501 may be printed on the surface of the card 600 using a pigment.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a card insertion process executed when the card 600 is inserted into the card unit 200 will be described.

  First, the CPU 216 (FIG. 23) of the card unit 200 determines whether the card 600 is inserted into the insertion slot 201 of the card unit 200 and is recognized by the card read / write device 201a (S91). When this determination is YES, the process is shifted to S92, and when this determination is NO, this routine is ended.

  Next, the CPU 216 of the card unit 200 inserts information on the growth level of the character 501 from the card 600 inserted into the insertion slot 201 of the card unit 200 and recognized by the card read / write device 201a via the card read / write device 201a. Read (S92).

  Next, the CPU 216 of the card unit 200 transmits information on the growth level of the character 501 read from the card 600 to the gaming machine 1 via the interface circuit 230 (FIG. 23). (S93). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 26, the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 22) of the gaming machine 1 receives the growth level information of the character 501 transmitted from the card unit 200 via the gaming machine side interface 104. The “character growth level information receiving process” executed when the character is performed will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 22) of the gaming machine 1 temporarily stores the received information on the growth level of the character 501 in the RAM 33 (FIG. 22) (S101).

  Next, the CPU 31 (FIG. 22) of the gaming machine 1 transmits the received information on the growth level of the character 501 to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 22 and 12) by the process of S63 of the periodic interrupt process (FIG. 17). The sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 12) of the sub-control circuit 72 that has received this information controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 12) to “character image data table according to the growth level” (FIG. 10). ), An image of the character 501 in the process of growth corresponding to the received information on the growth level of the character 501 is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 (S102).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, which is realized by the difference from (A) to (C), the growth level of the character 501 stored in the card can be used for display of the game effect on the gaming machine 1. it can. In other words, the character's growth level that is updated as the game progresses can be recorded in the middle of the process of sequentially updating the character's growth level so that it can be used in another opportunity game. , It can contribute to the convenience of the player's game.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 may include a configuration included in the card unit 200. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can write the character growth level information to the card 600 and read the character growth level information from the card 600 without connecting the card unit 200.

  The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment are basically the same as the configuration and operation of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment, except for the following points.

  (D) The gaming machine 1 can communicate with the mobile phone 300. The gaming machine 1 includes an interface (to-mobile phone interface 104 ′ shown in FIG. 29 described later) for connecting the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. In the third embodiment, communication with the mobile phone 300 is possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a notebook personal computer having a communication interface, or the like may be used. The communication form may be any of packet communication, dial-up communication, infrared communication, communication by cable communication, etc., regardless of wired or wireless. For example, FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating a situation in which communication is established by establishing a communication session 400 between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300.

  FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the mobile phone 300 when, for example, the mobile phone 300 communicates with the gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment. The mobile phone 300 includes a display device 310 having a display screen 310a, and a character 501 that is a growing character is displayed on the display screen 310a.

  (E) The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment is substantially the same as the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, but the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment is The main control circuit 71 is provided with a mobile phone communication interface 104 ′ for connecting to the mobile phone 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication (FIG. 29). Further, a growth level information transmission / reception switch 14a for establishing a communication session 400 between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 is provided (FIG. 29). It can be seen that the growth level information transmission / reception switch 14a is arranged on the right side of the C / P switch 14 in the perspective view of the gaming machine 1 (FIG. 27).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone 300.

  A cellular phone 300 shown in FIG. 30 is configured with the digital signal processor 301 as the core of the processing device. The digital signal processor 301 functions as a CPU that controls the electrical control of the mobile phone 300 as a whole, and digitally converts the audio signal input from the microphone 306 into a data format suitable for conveyance by electromagnetic waves, and wirelessly converts the signal. What is obtained by extracting predetermined digital data from electromagnetic waves transmitted to the control unit 308 or received by the wireless control unit 308 via the antenna 309 is converted into a data format suitable for generation from the speaker 307 by analog conversion. , A / D (analog / digital) / D / A (digital / analog) converter. The following various components are connected to the digital signal processor 301. That is, a radio control unit 308 that transmits and receives various information related to a call to and from a base station (not shown) via an antenna 309 is connected to the digital signal processor 301. Send. In addition, a display device 310 (a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL, or any other device capable of displaying information / images) for displaying various information / images to the user may be included in the digital signal processor 301. It is connected. In addition, an input operation performed on each of the input keys included in the input key group 312 (FIG. 28) is detected, a predetermined input signal is transmitted to the digital signal processor 301, and each of the input keys included in the input key group 312 is detected. An input key controller 311 that transmits a signal for controlling the input function of the input key to the input key group 312 is connected to the digital signal processor 301.

  Further, the digital signal processor 301 is a digital audio signal transmitted via the microphone 306 for inputting the user's voice and the antenna 309, and is converted into an analog signal by the processing of the digital signal processor 301. A speaker 307 that generates a sound signal is connected.

  The digital signal processor 301 includes a ROM 302 storing various control programs such as a call control program and an input key control program, a RAM 303 storing speed dial numbers, redial numbers, and the like, and a mobile phone and its user. An EPROM 304 for storing an identification number is connected. In particular, the input key control program is called from the ROM 302 and resides in the RAM 303 so that the digital signal processor 301 performs a predetermined operation, controls the input key controller 311, and includes each of the input key group 312. A series of processing of transmitting a signal for controlling the input function of the input key to the input key group 312 constitutes a function changing unit.

  Further, the digital signal processor 301 is connected to a battery 313 including a main power source based on a lithium ion system and a secondary power source based on an organic conductive polymer. Normally, the mobile phone 300 operates by supplying power from a main power source using a lithium ion method, and retains the stored contents of the RAM 303. However, when the charge of the main power source is exhausted, the RAM 303 is supplied by power from the secondary power source. Is stored.

  The digital signal processor 301 is connected to a gaming machine communication interface 305 for communicating with the gaming machine 1. Note that the communication interface 305 with the gaming machine is connected via the wireless control unit 308 when the communication session established between the mobile phone 300 and the gaming machine 1 is established by packet communication or dial-up communication. Since communication is performed via the antenna 309, the communication session established by the mobile phone 300 with the gaming machine 1 can be omitted via infrared rays and cables (Universal Serial Bus cable, Local Area Network cable, etc.). If it is established, it becomes an essential component requirement.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, when the growth level information transmission / reception switch 14 a is pressed and a communication session 400 is established between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300, a “character” executed on the mobile phone 300 Will be described.

  First, the digital signal processor 301 (FIG. 30) of the mobile phone 300 establishes a communication session 400 between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 when the growth level information transmission / reception switch 14a is pressed in the gaming machine 1. It is determined whether or not a request is made from the gaming machine 1 side (S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S112, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the digital signal processor 301 of the mobile phone 300 reads the growth level information of the character 501 from the RAM 303 (FIG. 30) (S112).

  Next, the digital signal processor 301 of the mobile phone 300 uses the information on the growth level of the character 501 read from the RAM 303 as the gaming machine communication interface 305 (FIG. 30) or the radio control unit 308 and the antenna. It transmits to the gaming machine 1 via 309 (S113). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  It is executed when the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 22) of the gaming machine 1 receives the information on the growth level of the character 501 transmitted from the mobile phone 300 via the mobile phone communication interface 104 ′. The process is the same as the “character growth level information reception process” (FIG. 26) in the second embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment realized by the difference between (D) and (E), the growth level of the character 501 stored in the mobile phone 300 is used for display of the game effect on the gaming machine 1. be able to. That is, the effect image based on the image data or the information related to the growth level can be mutually used between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300, and the range of use of the effect effect image or the information related to the effect is widened. May be fun and fun.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present invention can be implemented in any combination of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment.

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

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

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

The perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of generation | occurrence | production conditions of each game state of 1st Embodiment, completion | finish conditions, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the game state of 1st Embodiment, the display combination for every BET number, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop for every gaming state of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state of 1st Embodiment, and the winning combination for a stop. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the RT continuation game number determination table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the image data table of the character according to the growth level of 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit 72 of 1st Embodiment. The main flowchart of the process performed by the main control circuit 71 of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the game state monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the regular interruption process performed with the main control circuit 71 of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the display combination command reception process performed with the sub control circuit 72 of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the growing character 501 displayed on the display screen 5a of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the growth process of the growing character 501 displayed on the display screen 5a of 1st Embodiment. The perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the game machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the card unit 200 of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the outline | summary of the card | curd 600 of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of card insertion performed with the card unit 200 of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the reception of the growth level information of the character performed with the gaming machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment. The perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment. The perspective view of the mobile telephone 300 of 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the game machine 1 of 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the mobile telephone 300 of 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the growth level transmission process of the character performed with the mobile telephone 300 of 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Liquid crystal display device 5a Display screen 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop switch 21L, 21R Speaker 32, 83 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub control circuit microcomputer 84 Work RAM
86 Image control IC
87 Control RAM
88 Image ROM
89 Video RAM
91 Sound / lamp control microcomputer 101 LED
104 gaming machine side interface 104 ′ to mobile phone communication interface 102 lamp 200 card unit 300 mobile phone 501 character 600 card

Claims (7)

A gaming machine that starts a unit game by a game start operation by a player,
Display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A winning combination determination probability managing means for managing a determination probability for determining each winning combination determined in accordance with a game start command signal output based on the game start operation;
A winning combination determination means for determining the winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the specific role high probability gaming state in which the specific winning combination is won with a relatively high specific probability, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the gaming state is changed to the specific role high probability game. Gaming state transition means for transitioning from a state to another gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state transition means that the gaming state is transitioned to the specific role high probability gaming state, a specific role high probability gaming state type determination unit that determines a type of the specific role high probability gaming state;
Image display means for displaying effect images related to the game and ordered in a predetermined order;
Image data management means for managing image data of the effect image in association with an effect identifier corresponding to the predetermined order;
When the gaming state is the specific combination high probability gaming state based on the specific classification determined by the specific combination high probability gaming state type determination means, the specific winning combination is continuously won over a predetermined number of the unit games. For each, based on the predetermined order, production identifier update storage means for specifying and updating at least one specific production identifier from the production identifier,
Image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored in the effect identifier update storage means is acquired from the image data management means, and the effect display image is displayed on the image display means based on the acquired image data. Image display control means,
The effect image displayed on the image display means is based on the specific effect identifier that is updated and stored every time the specific winning combination is continuously won over a predetermined number of the unit games by the effect identifier update storage means. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the player of the specific type of the specific high-probability gaming state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect image ordered in the predetermined order is an effect image showing the growth of the predetermined character,
The growth degree of the character corresponds to the predetermined order, and the predetermined character starts growing in the first of the predetermined order, grows sequentially according to the predetermined order, It will end growth at the end,
The type of the specific high probability game state is a type according to the number of continuations of the unit game in which the specific high probability game state continues,
In the specific role high probability gaming state, the determination probability that the specific winning combination managed by the winning role determination probability management means is continuously determined over the predetermined number of unit games and the specific role high probability gaming state type determination A gaming machine, wherein the expected value based on the number of continuations determined by means is made different so that the expected value of the growth degree of the predetermined character is different. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Comprising information communication means for transmitting and receiving predetermined information between a portable terminal device comprising recording means or storage means and communication means;
At least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored in the effect identifier update storage means for recording in the recording means or storing in the storage means is the information. At least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier, which is transmitted to the portable terminal device via the communication means and recorded in the recording means or stored in the storage means Is received from the portable terminal device via the information communication means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Information communication means for transmitting / receiving predetermined information to / from an electronic device provided with digital information read / write means for reading / writing the predetermined digital information from / to a predetermined portable storage medium in which predetermined digital information is recorded ,
At least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored by the effect identifier update storage means to be written in the predetermined portable storage medium, the information communication means At least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier, which is transmitted to the electronic device via the network and recorded in the predetermined portable storage medium, A gaming machine that receives the electronic device from the electronic device. In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
The image display control means causes the image display means to display the effect image based on at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier received via the information communication means. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Digital information read / write means for reading / writing the predetermined digital information from / to a predetermined portable storage medium in which the predetermined digital information is recorded;
At least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier stored by the effect identifier update storage unit is written to the predetermined portable storage medium by the digital information read / write unit, A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier recorded in the predetermined portable storage medium is read by a digital information read / write means. The gaming machine according to claim 6,
The image display control means is based on at least one of the specific effect identifier and the image data corresponding to the specific effect identifier read from the predetermined portable storage medium via the digital information read / write means. A gaming machine, wherein the effect image is displayed on an image display means.

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