JP2006271591A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can remove the cause of decreasing the operation rate of the game machine while allowing the avoidance of failures otherwise associated with the removal. <P>SOLUTION: A sub control circuit 72 selects a background image out of a plurality of predetermined background images both of specified and disadvantageous states and a background image not contained in the plurality of background images in the advantageous state. An image control IC 86 generates an image to be displayed on a liquid crystal display part 2b by synthesizing a plurality of images containing the background images selected by the sub control circuit 72. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A combination of symbols indicating winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and winning a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) through a typical lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

  In such a gaming machine, the special gaming state generating means includes a mode determining means for generating a plurality of types of special gaming states having different expected acquisition amounts of the gaming value that can be actually acquired. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an excessively large amount of gaming value from being acquired by ending the special gaming state according to the amount of acquisition of the gaming value in the special gaming state, and more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from scolding the gambling feeling of the player. In addition, the expected amount of acquisition varies depending on the type of the special gaming state that has occurred, and the amount of gaming value acquired in the special gaming state varies, so that the game performance can be improved.

In addition, there has been proposed one that aims to provide a gaming machine that can improve the processing efficiency of image processing by double buffering and can prevent frame dropping by double buffering as much as possible (for example, , See Patent Document 2). In the background image data of this gaming machine, background image data for displaying a background image (for example, image data of images shown in FIGS. 18 (c-1) to 18 (c-4)) and a character image are displayed. Character image data (for example, image data of the images shown in FIGS. 18 (a-1) to 18 (a-4)) is included, and the front image data includes identification information for displaying identification information. Image data (for example, the image data of the images shown in FIGS. 18B-1 to 18B-4) is included.
JP 2003-305173 A JP 2005-13477 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, generally, a state other than the special gaming state is a disadvantageous state for the player, but the disadvantageous state continues according to the determination result (lottery result) of the predetermining means. Or exit. For this reason, the player cannot grasp how long an unfavorable state will continue, and this has caused a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate the cause of lowering the operating rate of the gaming machine and avoid the inconvenience caused by the removal.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in the gaming machine, the background image selection means is based on a plurality of predetermined background images in either a specific state or a disadvantaged state. A background image is selected, and in an advantageous state, a background image that is not included in the plurality of background images is selected, and the image generation unit is configured by combining a plurality of images including the background image selected by the background image selection unit. An image displayed on the display means is generated.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and start operations (for example, a start operation which will be described later) Based on a start signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) based on the signal output by the start signal output means A winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing a probability lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for determining a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described later, an internal winning combination described later, a carryover combination described later), etc. ) And symbol variation means (for example, variation display, etc.) for performing symbol variation (for example, variation display) displayed by the symbol display device based on the signal output from the start signal output device. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, and a main control circuit 71, which will be described later), and a signal for commanding the stop of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on a stop operation (for example, an operation by a player). A stop signal output means (for example, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc., which will be described later) for outputting (for example, a stop command signal, which will be described later), a signal output by the stop signal output means, and the winning combination determining means. Based on the determined winning combination, stop control means (for example, means for performing slip frame number determination processing described later, step S14 in FIG. 24 described later) that performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means. A means for performing step S17, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and a symbol discriminator for discriminating a symbol combination displayed by the symbol display unit. A stage (for example, a means for discriminating a display combination to be described later, a means for performing step S19 in FIG. When the symbol discriminating means discriminates that the “bell” or the like is displayed by the symbol display means, the game value granting means (eg, step of FIG. 25 described later) for giving the player a game value (eg, medal). Means for performing S21, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a first symbol combination corresponding to a first combination (for example, first BB described later) in a specific state (for example, a general gaming state described later) When the symbol discriminating means discriminates that the symbol display means (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later) is displayed by the symbol display means, it is relative to the player compared with the specific state. Advantageous state operating means (for example, means for performing step S82 of FIG. 30 described later, means for switching a gaming state described later) for operating an advantageous state (for example, first BB gaming state described later, CT described later, etc.) A main control circuit 71 described later) and a second symbol combination (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR” described later) corresponding to a second role (for example, second BB described later) in the specific state. Is determined by the symbol display means to be displayed in a disadvantageous state (for example, a second BB gaming state described later) that is relatively disadvantageous for the player as compared to the specific state. Disadvantageous state operating means (for example, means for performing step S82 in FIG. 30 described later, means for switching a gaming state described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the like, and the symbol display The separate display is performed by synthesizing a plurality of images including another display means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 2b described later) and a background image (for example, a background image corresponding to stage data described later). Image generating means for generating an image to be displayed on the means (for example, an image control IC 86 described later) and another display control means for displaying the image generated by the image generating means on the separate display means (for example, an image described later) Control IC 86 and the like, and background image selection means for selecting the background image (for example, means for selecting a background image indirectly by selecting a stage associated with the background image, step S196 of FIG. 40 described later) And the background image selection means is predetermined in any of the specific state and the disadvantageous state. A background image is selected from a plurality of background images (for example, a background image corresponding to each of a car interior stage, a wharf stage, a town stage, a street stage, and a main street stage, which will be described later). A background image not included in the plurality of background images (for example, a background image corresponding to a first BB stage described later) is selected, and the image generation unit includes a plurality of background images selected by the background image selection unit. A game machine characterized by generating an image to be displayed on the separate display means by combining images.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the disadvantageous state operating means determines that the second symbol combination corresponding to the second role in the specific state is displayed by the symbol display means, It operates in a disadvantageous state that is relatively unfavorable for the player as compared to a specific state. The background image selection means selects a background image from a plurality of predetermined background images in both a specific state and a disadvantageous state, and selects a background image not included in the plurality of background images in the advantageous state. . Accordingly, the disadvantageous operation is performed when the symbol determining means determines that the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol displaying means. By associating the unfavorable end time with conditions other than the lottery result, it may be possible to know how long this unfavorable state will continue, and the cause of reducing the operating rate of gaming machines may be removed it can. Further, the background image selection means selects a background image from a plurality of predetermined background images in any of the specific state and the disadvantageous state. From the viewpoint of the player, it may not be possible to grasp whether the player is in a specific state or a disadvantaged state, so “the player knows that the player is in a disadvantaged state and refrains from playing the game”. In some cases, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience caused by the disadvantageous state. Further, by selecting a background image that is not included in the plurality of background images in the advantageous state, the player can be surely notified of the advantageous state.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the background image selection unit includes a plurality of selection information (for example, a stage in FIG. 17 described later) in which the selection ratio of the plurality of background images is determined in the specific state. First selection information (for example, in the stage transition destination determination table of FIG. 17 described later) included in the transition destination determination table and included in a plurality of lottery value sets associated with each stage on a one-to-one basis. A background image is selected on the basis of a lottery value associated with each stage in a one-to-one correspondence with the payout possible number 0), and the second selection information included in the plurality of selection information in the disadvantageous state A background image is selected based on (a set of lottery values corresponding to each stage on a one-to-one basis in correspondence with the payable number 1 to 50 in the stage transition destination determination table in FIG. 17 described later) Game machine and said Rukoto.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), the background image selection means selects the background image based on the first selection information included in the plurality of selection information in which the selection rates of the plurality of background images are determined in a specific state. select. In the disadvantageous state, the background image is selected based on the second selection information included in the plurality of selection information. The selection rate of each of the plurality of background images may be different between the case of the specific state and the case of the disadvantageous state, thereby increasing the diversity of the game and improving the interest of the game. From the viewpoint of the player, there may be a case where the player can enjoy the game by estimating whether the player is in a specific state or a disadvantageous state based on the selection of the background image.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (2), the first selection information and the second selection information are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of background images, and the background image selection unit is configured to perform the separate display control. A background image is selected based on the first selection information or the second selection information corresponding to the background image (for example, the background image corresponding to the stage at the time of stay described later) displayed on the means (for example, at the time of stay) A gaming machine characterized in that a background image is selected by selecting a destination stage based on a stage destination determination table corresponding to the stage.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), since the background image selected according to the displayed background image can be changed, the diversity of the game can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), based on a game value (for example, a medal) given to a player by the game value giving means in the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state Numerical information updating means (for example, means for performing step S91 in FIG. 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for updating numerical information (for example, payable payout number described later, accumulated payout number described later), In the advantageous state, when the numerical information is updated to predetermined first information (for example, a payout possible number indicating 0, a cumulative payout number indicating 465, etc.), an advantageous operation ending means for ending the operation in the advantageous state (For example, a bonus end check process which will be described later, a means for performing step S95 in FIG. When the numerical information is updated to predetermined second information (for example, a payout possible number indicating 0, a cumulative payout number indicating 350, etc.) in an unfavorable state, an unfavorable operation ending means for ending the operation in the unfavorable state (For example, a bonus end check process described later, means for performing step S95 in FIG. 31 described later, means for shifting to a general gaming state, main control circuit 71 described later, and the like).

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), the advantageous operation ending means and the disadvantageous operation ending means end the operation according to the numerical information updated based on the game value given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that does not fear the player's happiness. Moreover, since the end of the operation may be related to the assigned game value most expected by the player, there are cases where the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, the background image selection means selects a background image from a plurality of predetermined background images in any of a specific state and a disadvantageous state. Since it may not be possible to grasp which state is in a disadvantaged state, there is a disadvantage caused by providing a disadvantaged state that “a player knows that he is in a disadvantaged state and refrains from playing the game” It can be avoided.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an 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 game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c as substantially vertical surfaces are formed (described later). In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a predetermined display line is activated (described later). The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching 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 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  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 symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the base portion 4. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of BETs is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later).

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. One, three, and five of these display lines are activated when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 described above or inserts medals into the medal slot 10, respectively. (Hereinafter, the activated display line is referred to as “effective line”). Which display line is activated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c. The display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operable to be pressed. , 3R becomes transparent so that the symbols on 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It represents. The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R may change in color when the display combination described later is a medium cherry.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In this effect display area 23, various effects (effect display) are performed using eight kinds of predetermined background images (including moving images) as the background. Here, the background image becomes the stage of production. Therefore, a game section that can be distinguished by the type of background image is hereinafter referred to as a “stage”. Stages that may be transferred are determined in advance according to the gaming state.

  In the stage of the embodiment, an in-car stage where a background image showing the inside of the car is displayed, a wharf stage where a background image showing the wharf is displayed, a town stage where a background image showing the city is displayed, and a background image showing the main street Main stage, first BB stage, first BB middle RB stage, chance announcement stage, and demo stage.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture or the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  Here, in the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the embodiment, after one game is finished (for example, all reels stop rotating), an operation for inserting medals and a BET operation are not performed (hereinafter referred to as “non-game”). After the “state” is continued for a predetermined time (for example, about 45 seconds), a demonstration display is performed except for the case where the below-described final announcement effect is performed. In this demonstration display, a demonstration image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer is displayed. The demonstration display and the demonstration image are hereinafter referred to as “demo display” and “demo image”.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (9 symbols in total) appearing in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. In more detail, the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and an LED housing circuit board is provided inside each.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. In the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, the above-mentioned various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19 and the like) arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a, and Illustration of an electric circuit for operating the BET lamps 17a to 17c is omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without being reflected.

  Further, the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the above-described symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139g, and 139h. The fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Further, the functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). explain.

  Part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board is transmitted through the reel sheet. These lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, so that the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. Can do.

  Further, the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 passes through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the eyes of the player. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the area of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C and 22R and the effect display area 23 described above.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). Will be described.

  Part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. An effect image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "BAR (design 95) ) "," Replay (symbol 96) ", and" Cherry (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, the first BB, the second BB, the RB, the replay, the bell, the watermelon, the horn cherry, and the medium cherry are provided in the role of the embodiment. Further, BB (including the first BB and the second BB) is an accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory. RB is a type 1 special agent. In addition, BB and RB are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is control information used for giving game value.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a first BB gaming state, a second BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, a first BB internal winning state, a second BB internal winning state, and an RB internal winning state. is there. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of probability lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished based on the types of winning combinations that may be won internally and the probability of winning internally.

  The first BB internal winning state, the second BB internal winning state, and the RB internal winning state are hereinafter referred to as “internal winning state”. In addition, a role carried over in the internal winning state (an internal winning bonus) is hereinafter referred to as a “carry-over”. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the display line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). In the embodiment, the RB internal winning state basically occurs only when the reels are automatically stopped in a game in which RB is internally won (so-called “empty”).

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than one. As will be described later, the expected value in the general gaming state of the embodiment is 0.514. The general gaming state is a gaming state without a carryover combination.

  The first BB gaming state is a gaming state that is generated when the first BB is established, and is configured by the first BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state. As will be described later, the expected value in the first BB gaming state is 16.52. The second BB gaming state is a gaming state that is generated by the establishment of the second BB and is configured by the second BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state. As will be described later, the expected value in the second BB gaming state is 0.516. The first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state are basically gaming states configured by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

  The first BB gaming state ends when the cumulative value of the number of medals paid out in the first BB gaming state becomes 465 or more, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. In addition, the second BB gaming state ends when the cumulative value of the number of medals paid out in the second BB gaming state becomes 350 or more, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. The number of medals that can be paid out before the end of the first BB gaming state or the second BB gaming state is hereinafter referred to as a “paid-out number”.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state that is generated by the establishment of the RB and is basically constituted by a game in which the “first type special combination” is operating. The RB gaming state is basically ended when at least one of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings reaches 4, and the state shifts to the first BB general gaming state or the second BB general gaming state. The number of games that can be played is the number of games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of wins that can be won is the number of games that can be won in the RB gaming state.

  Here, the RB gaming state included in the general gaming state, the second BB general gaming state, and the second BB gaming state is an in-car stage (FIG. 7 (1) and FIG. 8 described later) in which a background image indicating the inside of the car is displayed. (1)), a wharf stage on which a background image showing a wharf is displayed (FIG. 7 (2) described later), a city stage on which a background image showing a city is displayed (FIG. 7 (3) described later), Alternatively, it is in one of the main street stages ((4) in FIG. 7 described later) on which a background image indicating the main street is displayed.

  The carry-over state is basically one of an in-car stage, a wharf stage, a city stage, a main street stage, or a chance notification stage ((3) in FIG. 8 to be described later) that indicates the carry-over state or the carryover role. is there. The general gaming state during the first BB is in the first BB stage (not shown). The RB gaming state included in the first BB gaming state is in the RB stage (not shown) during the first BB.

  The demo stage is a period in the demonstration display. When the stage for the chance notification (except for the final announcement stage described later) is transferred to the demo stage (demonstration display), even if a BET operation is performed, the stage for the chance notification before the transition to the demo stage is performed. do not do. Specifically, the stage shifts to an in-car stage, a pier stage, a town stage, or a main street stage before the transition to the chance notification stage.

  FIG. 5 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 a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 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 (FIGS. 23 to 31 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 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 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to a stop button operation. Stores tables and so on. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and a work area shown in FIG. 13 (1) described later is provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and the current gaming state.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  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 drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. 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, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11, 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates 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. 5, 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. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table (FIG. 11 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is that the combination of the corresponding symbol and the profit given to the player are indirectly determined through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal winning combination or the display combination described later. It can be said that it is associated.

  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 the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 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 with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Further, a display combination determination table (FIG. 9 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this display combination determination table, a combination of symbols (combination of symbols corresponding to a display combination described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof. Is associated with a winning determination code (establishment determination code) (not shown). The above display combination determination table shows the winning confirmation (display combination confirmation) and the number of payouts at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and after the stop of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is referred to when making a decision. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process (probability lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 uses the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on the operation signal sent and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  FIG. 6 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 the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input 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. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program 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 image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 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, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 32 to 43 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 14 to 22 described later), and the like. The program ROM 83 stores, for example, an RB stage transition destination determination table A ((1) in FIG. 16), a general gaming state effect determination table ((1) in FIG. 21), which will be described later.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. The work RAM 84 is provided with, for example, a work area shown in FIG.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control 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 work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut 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 according to the content of the effect (such as a battle effect described later) determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIGS. 7 to 8 described later). Specifically, the image control IC 86 generates an image by combining a plurality of images including a background image, and displays the generated image.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control 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 image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control 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 (a serial port is 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 LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 92 receives a command or the like 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 temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  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 9L and 9R 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 9L and 9R. 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 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 shows a basic display mode of each stage.

  FIG. 7 (1) shows a display example on the in-car stage. (2) of FIG. 7 shows a display example in the wharf stage. (3) of FIG. 7 shows a display example on a town stage. (4) of FIG. 7 shows a display example on the main street stage.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the effect performed using the background image corresponding to the stage as the background.

  Examples of effects include a small role notification effect (not shown), a chance-based effect (not shown), a slot loss effect (not shown), a battle loss effect (not shown), and a slot win effect (not shown). 1), a battle winning effect ((2) in FIG. 8), a final announcement effect (not shown), an effect for the RB gaming state included in the second BB gaming state ((1) in FIG. 8), and the like. The slot loss effect and the slot win effect are hereinafter referred to as “slot effect”. The battle losing effect and the battle winning effect are hereinafter referred to as “battle effects”.

  The small role notification effect is basically an effect of notifying the internal winning combination. The chance system effect is an effect of displaying a predetermined character. The slot losing effect is an effect representing a state in which the hero character plays a game with a slot machine and does not win in the game. The battle losing effect is an effect representing a situation in which the hero character fights with the enemy character but loses.

  The slot winning effect is an effect representing a state in which a hero character plays a game on a slot machine and wins in the game. The final notification effect is an effect of definitely informing which of the first BB or the second BB is carried over, that is, an effect of definitive notification of whether the first BB internal winning state or the second BB internal winning state. .

  (1) of FIG. 8 shows a display example of effects for the RB gaming state included in the second BB gaming state in the in-vehicle stage. In this effect, a chance time mark 203 for notifying the player that the male characters 201 and 202 are in an RB gaming state is displayed. Note that the chance time mark 203 is also displayed in the RB gaming state on the wharf stage, the city stage, or the main street stage as in the in-car stage.

  (2) of FIG. 8 shows a display example of the battle winning effect in the pier stage. This effect shows that the main character 201 wins the fight with the enemy character 204. This battle winning effect is also performed on the in-car stage, the city stage, or the main street stage.

  (3) of FIG. 8 shows a display example in the chance notification stage. In the chance announcement stage, both the production red 7 symbol 205 corresponding to “red 7 (symbol 91)” and the production BAR symbol 206 corresponding to “BAR (symbol 95)” are shown and are in a carryover state. To the player.

  The small role notification effect in the chance notification stage is different from the small role notification effect in the other stages. In the small role notification effect in the chance notification stage, the player is informed that the carryover state is in effect, but is not notified whether the carryover combination is the first BB or the second BB. In this effect, when the internal winning combination is lost, both the effect red 7 symbol 205 and the effect BAR symbol 206 are displayed as shown in (3) of FIG. In addition, when the internal winning combination is a small combination other than a loss, both the effect red 7 symbol 205 and the effect BAR symbol 206 disappear.

  In the original meaning of the bonus, which is a display combination that gives a profit to the player, the second BB is not a bonus. Therefore, if the second BB is a carryover combination, which will be described later, the player is notified that the bonus has been confirmed. It can be disappointing. Therefore, in the small role notification effect in the chance notification stage, the player is notified only of the carryover state without reporting whether the carryover combination is the first BB or the second BB.

  By doing in this way, when the symbol combination corresponding to 2nd BB ("BAR-BAR-BAR" mentioned later) is displayed along the active line after the small role notification effect is performed in the chance notification stage ( In some cases, the disappointment of the player when the second BB is established can be reduced.

  The final notification effect in the chance notification stage provides a definite notification of whether the first BB or the second BB is carried over. In the final announcement effect when the carryover combination is the first BB, only the effect red 7 symbol 205 is displayed. In the final announcement effect when the carryover combination is the second BB, only the effect BAR symbol 206 is displayed.

  Here, the stage transition (switching) is basically performed when a slot effect or a battle effect is selected. In the RB gaming state included in the second BB gaming state, basically, any one of the in-car stage, the wharf stage, the city stage, or the main street stage is selected for each game. The slot winning effect or the battle winning effect is selected only in the carryover state.

  The display combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display combination determination table includes information on the combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination and the number of payouts. This display combination determination table is referred to when the number of payouts is determined according to the combination of symbols displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a corner cherry, and four medals are paid out. When “cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the middle cherry, and two medals are paid out. “Cherry (corner)” indicates “cherry” stopped and displayed at the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 21L. “Cherry (middle)” indicates “cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  When the internal winning combination is a cherry in a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, the display combination becomes a medium cherry only when the so-called “bitter push” of “cherry” is performed at the position of the center line 8c. When "push" is not performed, the display combination is a square cherry or the display combination is absent (missed). On the other hand, in the RB gaming state, when the internal winning combination is cherry, “cherry” is drawn into the middle position of the left symbol display area 21L (retraction control), and the display combination is changed to the middle cherry. Is missing.

  When “BELL-BELL-BELL” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a bell, and 15 medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes watermelon, and eight medals are paid out. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the first BB, and the gaming state shifts to the first BB gaming state. When “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the second BB, and the gaming state shifts to the second BB gaming state. When “bell-bell-replay” is arranged along the active line in the first BB general gaming state or the second BB general gaming state, the display combination becomes RB, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  The probability lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The probability lottery table determination table includes a probability lottery table described later and information on the number of lotteries for each gaming state. The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the number of lotteries is the number of times (the maximum number of times) for calculating XD described later.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table includes lottery value information for each internal winning combination.

  (1) in FIG. 11 shows a general game state probability lottery table. In the general gaming state, the cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, first BB, and second BB may be the internal winning combination. (2) of FIG. 11 shows a probability lottery table for the first BB general gaming state. In the general game state during the first BB, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and RB may be an internal winning combination. (3) of FIG. 11 shows a probability lottery table for the second BB general gaming state. In the general game state in the second BB, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and RB may be an internal winning combination. (4) in FIG. 11 shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state, cherries, bells, and watermelons may become internal winning combinations.

  The determination of the internal winning combination (lottery) based on the probability lottery table calculates XD in order from the first row from the top of the probability lottery table. When XD becomes negative, the corresponding internal winning combination is determined. X is the extracted random value. D is a cumulative lottery value obtained by accumulating lottery values from the first row to the current row from the top of the probability lottery table. The number of times X-D is calculated (the maximum number) is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the probability lottery table determination table of FIG.

  For example, in the general gaming state, when the random value extracted from the range of 0 to 16383 is 500, first, the cherry in the first row from the top of the general gaming state probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 11). X (500) -D (300) is calculated for the lottery value 300 corresponding to. The result of this calculation is positive and Cherry is not determined as an internal winning combination. Next, X (500) −D (300 + 1300) is calculated for the lottery value 1300 corresponding to the bell in the second row from the top. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, if the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 500, the bell is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the case of the internal winning state, the internal winning combination is determined using the general gaming state probability lottery table of (1) in FIG. In the case of the internal winning state, since the number of lotteries is 4, it differs from the case of the general gaming state (when the number of lotteries is 6) in that cherries, bells, watermelons, and replays can be an internal winning combination.

  Here, the expected value K (expected value not considering so-called “missing”) of the number of medals to be paid out per unit (unit game value) bet on one game (playing rate) will be described. This expected value K can be basically calculated by calculating {the number of payouts / the number of BETs} × {the probability of internal winning} for each internal winning combination in the probability lottery table and adding these. The internal winning probability is a value obtained by dividing the lottery value by 16384.

  For RB, the expected value is calculated on the assumption that the number of payouts is the same as the expected number T of the net increase in medals in the RB gaming state. The expected value T is calculated by multiplying the expected value t of the net increase in each game in the RB gaming state by 4 which is the number of possible games. The net increase number is a value obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals (BET number) from the number of paid out medals.

  The expected value t of the net increase in each game in the RB gaming state is the number of BETs obtained by calculating {paid-out number} × {internal winning probability} for each internal winning combination in the probability lottery table and adding them. It can be calculated by subtracting 1.

When the expected value in the general gaming state is K1, the expected value in the first BB gaming state is K2, and the expected value in the second BB gaming state is K3,
K1 = {2/3} x {300 / (16384-2245)} x {1/7} (medium cherry)
+ {4/3} × {300 / (16384-2245)} × {6/7} (horn cherry)
+ {15/3} × {1300 / (16384-2245)} (bell)
+ {8/3} × {150 / (16384-2245)} (watermelon)
= 0.514
K2 = {2/3} x {300 / (16384-2245)} x {1/7} (medium cherry)
+ {4/3} × {300 / (16384-2245)} × {6/7} (horn cherry)
+ {15/3} × {1300 / (16384-2245)} (bell)
+ {8/3} × {150 / (16384-2245)} (watermelon)
+ {T / 3} × {12388 / (16384-2245)} (RB)
= 16.52
K3 = {2/3} x {300 / (16384-2245)} x {1/7} (medium cherry)
+ {4/3} × {300 / (16384-2245)} × {6/7} (horn cherry)
+ {15/3} × {1300 / (16384-2245)} (bell)
+ {8/3} × {150 / (16384-2245)} (watermelon)
+ {T / 3} × {1 / (16384-2245)} (RB)
= 0.516
It becomes.

  Here, when the replay is established, it is possible to play the next game without betting medals, but it can be considered that the medal is not paid out. Therefore, the replay probability lottery value 2245 is subtracted from 16384 in the denominator of the internal winning probability. For K2 and K3, the RB payout number in the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state is calculated in consideration of the expected value of the net increase in medals in the RB gaming state (T described later).

  Further, when the cherry is an internal winning combination, the display combination is either a square cherry (paid-out number: 4) or a medium cherry (paid-out number: 2). The stop position at which the cherry can be stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 21L (symbol display mode in the left symbol display area 21L during the stop operation) is 7. Among the seven stop positions, the number of stop positions where the display combination is a square cherry is 6, and the number of stop positions where the display combination is a medium cherry is 1 (only when bitter pressing is performed). Therefore, when the cherry wins the internal winning combination, the probabilities that the corner cherry and the middle cherry will become the display combination are 6/7 and 1/7, respectively, and are multiplied in the calculation of the expected value.

The expected value t of the net increase in each game in the RB gaming state is
t = {2} x {300/16384} (medium cherry)
+ {15} × {15933/16384} (bell)
+ {8} × {150/16384} (watermelon)
-1
= 13.70
It becomes.

The expected value T of the net increase in medals in the RB gaming state is multiplied by 4 corresponding to the number of games allowed,
T = t × 4
= 54.79
It becomes.

  Considering the expected values K1 to K3, the first BB gaming state is basically the most advantageous gaming state. Further, K2 in the first BB gaming state is larger than 1. Accordingly, the first BB gaming state is an advantageous state advantageous for the player. K3 in the second BB gaming state and K1 in the general gaming state are both smaller than 1. Therefore, it is a disadvantageous state that is disadvantageous for the player.

  Further, when comparing the degree of advantage between the second BB gaming state and the general gaming state, the first BB which is relatively advantageous to the player in the second BB gaming state may not be a display role, but in the general gaming state, 1BB may serve as a display combination. Therefore, from the viewpoint of whether the relatively advantageous first BB becomes a display combination, the general gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second BB gaming state (the degree of advantage is large). .

  With reference to FIG. 12, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, a payout possible number, a payable number, and a winning possible number, which will be described later, for each display combination. This bonus activation time table is referred to in the bonus activation time process in the process of step S82 of FIG. 30 described later and the process of step S93 of FIG. 31 described later.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag includes a first BB operating flag, a second BB operating flag, and an RB operating flag corresponding to the display combination. The first BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the first BB gaming state. The second BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the second BB gaming state. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  A list of work areas of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 and the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 13 shows a work area list (main) of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. In this work area, corresponding to the address indicating the information storage location (101 to 110, etc.), the number of inserted, operating flag, the number of payable, the number of possible games, the number of possible winnings, an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, There is an area for storing information such as a winning combination, a display combination, and a gaming state.

  The winning combination (winning combination data) is basically information for identifying a mode of stop control and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). In game states other than the internal winning state, the internal winning combination is a winning combination. In the internal winning state, the internal winning combination and the carryover winning combination become the winning combination. It can be said that the winning combination is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through a stop control mode corresponding to the winning combination or a display combination.

  In the area for storing information on the winning combination (winning combination storing area), the information stored in the area for storing information on the winning combination (overcoming combination storing area) and the internal winning combination (information used to determine the winning combination) ) And a flag corresponding to the flag (1-byte information) is stored (step S75 in FIG. 29 described later). As for the flag corresponding to the internal winning combination, as a result of the logical sum, both the bit corresponding to the carryover combination and the bit corresponding to the internal winning combination (for example, bell) become 1 in the winning combination storing area, There may be multiple (two) roles. In this case, either one is prioritized based on a display combination priority table (not shown).

  FIG. 13B shows a work area list (sub) of the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit 72. In this work area, corresponding to the address (201 to 209, etc.), the number of input, the operating flag, the winning combination, the display combination, the gaming state, the identifier of the current stage data, the identifier of the previous stage data, There is an area for storing information such as identifiers of stage data. The stage data identifier is information for identifying the type of stage data. The stage data is data (information) necessary for displaying a background image corresponding to the stage.

  The jump table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of command received when a command (information or command) transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received. The input process is a process performed with a BET operation as a trigger (FIG. 35 described later). The start process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated (FIG. 36 described later). The reel stop process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated (FIG. 41 described later).

  The display process is a process for determining stage data based on the display combination (FIG. 42 described later). The game state change process is a process for determining a transition destination stage and stage data at the end of a specific game state (FIG. 43 to be described later). The demo process is a process for displaying a demo image, which will be described later, on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (FIG. 34, which will be described later).

  FIG. 15 shows a list of stage data in the embodiment.

  The stage data includes data corresponding to each of the in-car stage, the pier stage, the city stage, the main street stage, the first BB stage, the first BB RB stage, the chance notification stage, and the demonstration stage.

  The RB stage transition destination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The RB stage transition destination determination table is used in the RB gaming state included in the second BB gaming state. This table is provided corresponding to the number of games that can be played, and includes lottery value information corresponding to the transfer destination stage for each payable number.

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows the RB stage transfer destination determination table A corresponding to the possible number of games 4 (the first game in the RB gaming state). In this table, when the payable number is 46 to 60, “car → car → car → large”, “car → 埠 → city → large”, or “large → large → large → large” is selected as the transfer destination. There is a case. “Car” is an abbreviation for in-car stage. “埠” is an abbreviation for Wharf Stage. “City” is an abbreviation for city stage. “Large” is an abbreviation of the main street stage.

  In the RB gaming state included in the second BB gaming state, basically, a lottery (decision) of the transition destination stage is performed in each game, but in the first game of the RB gaming state, the transition destination stage is “car → car When “→ car → large” is won, the stages of the first to third games (games with 2 to 4 possible games) are determined in advance as in-car stages. In addition, the stage of the fourth game (game with 1 possible game play) is a main street stage in advance. Even when “car → 埠 → city → large” or “large → large → large → large” is won as the transition destination stage, the stage of each game in the RB gaming state is similarly determined in advance.

  (2) of FIG. 16 shows the RB stage transition destination determination table B corresponding to the possible number of games 2 or 3 (the second game or the third game in the RB gaming state). (3) of FIG. 16 shows the RB stage transfer destination determination table C corresponding to the possible number of games 1 (fourth game in the RB gaming state).

  Here, each RB stage transition destination determination table is configured such that the smaller the payout possible number (the closer to the end of the second BB gaming state), the higher the probability that a main stage will be selected. . In addition, the probability that the in-vehicle stage is selected is relatively increased as the payable number increases. From the viewpoint of the player, the chance time mark 203 can indicate that the RB gaming state is included in the second BB gaming state, but based on the stage in the RB gaming state, the end timing of the second BB gaming state You can enjoy playing games.

  In addition, in the RB gaming state, each stage of the first game to the fourth game is “car → car → car → large”, “car → 埠 → city → large”, or “large → large → large → In the case of “Large”, it is possible to enjoy the game by recognizing that there is a high possibility that the payout possible number is any of 46-60. Even when “car → car → car → large” is not determined based on the RB stage transition destination determination table A, the same stage transition may be realized. The same applies to the cases of “car → 埠 → city → large” and “large → large → large → large”.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the stage transfer destination determination table used in the general gaming state and the second gaming state in the second BB will be described.

  The stage transition destination determination table of FIG. 17 includes lottery value information corresponding to the transition destination stage for each payable number. (1) to (4) in FIG. 17 correspond to the in-car stage, the pier stage, the city stage, and the main street stage, respectively.

  In the general gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the payout possible number 0 is referred to. In the second BB general gaming state, a lottery value other than the lottery value corresponding to the payout possible number 0 is referred to. The stage transition destination determination table determines the stage of the transition destination on the condition that the slot losing effect or the battle losing effect is selected in the general gaming state and the general gaming state in the second BB and the stage transition lottery described later is won. (Step S196 in FIG. 40 described later).

  In the general game state in the second BB (when the payable number is 1 or more), the probability that the main street stage and the city stage will be selected as the payable number becomes small, regardless of which stage is staying. It is comprised so that it may become relatively high. In addition, the probability that the in-vehicle stage is selected is relatively increased as the payable number increases. For the player, the game can be enjoyed by predicting the end time of the second BB gaming state based on the stage.

  Here, in each stage transition destination determination table, the selection probability (selection rate) of the transition destination stage is predetermined for each payable number of sheets. Each stage transfer destination determination table has lottery value information (selection information) corresponding to each stage as a transfer destination on a one-to-one basis for each payable number. Therefore, each stage migration destination determination table includes a plurality of selection information for selecting a migration destination stage. For example, in a disadvantageous state, a background image is selected based on second selection information (information corresponding to a payout possible number of 0) included in a plurality of selection information. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, it may be possible to enjoy the game by guessing whether it is a specific state or a disadvantageous state based on the selection of the background image.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the stage shift destination determination table for the end of the first BB will be described.

  The stage transition destination determination table for the end of the first BB includes lottery value information corresponding to the type of the stage of the transition destination. The first BB end stage transition destination determination table is referred to when the general gaming state during the first BB ends and the state shifts to the general gaming state. Further, the stage transition destination determination table for the end of the first BB is configured such that the probability (193/256) of transition to the main street (main street) is relatively highest.

  The stage transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stage transition lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to winning and non-winning of the stage transition lottery for each slot loss effect, battle losing effect, and stage type (current stage) during the stay. The stage shift lottery table is used in the process of step S194 in FIG.

  The effect determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect determination table includes lottery value information for winning in each effect data (effect) according to the stage and the winning combination. The effect data is data (information) necessary for displaying an image (moving image) corresponding to the effect.

  FIG. 20 shows production determination tables A to C used in the second BB general gaming state. The effect determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 20 is used when the payout possible number is 251 to 350. The effect determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 20 is used when the payout possible number is 51 to 250. The effect determination table C shown in (3) of FIG. 20 is used when the payout possible number is 1-50. In the effect determination tables A to C, the slot winning effect and the battle winning effect are not selected.

  FIG. 21 (1) shows a general gaming state effect determination table used in the general gaming state. (2) of FIG. 21 shows the internal winning state effect determination table A used in stages other than the chance notification stage in the internal winning state. (3) of FIG. 21 shows the internal winning state effect determination table B used in the chance notification stage in the internal winning state. (4) of FIG. 21 shows the first BB general gaming state effect determination table used in the first BB general gaming state. Note that the winning combination shown in the internal winning state effect determination table indicates an internal winning combination, not a carryover combination.

  FIG. 22 shows a display frame effect data determination table.

  The display frame effect data determination table is used when the display combination is a medium cherry, and includes lottery value information corresponding to the colors of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R for each payable number. When the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are colored according to this table, the player can estimate the payout possible number or grasp the game state based on the color. On the other hand, the effect by the colors of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R requires a bitter press for using the middle cherry as a display role. Therefore, the technical intervention of the gaming machine can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined storage contents (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing the internal winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (cleared) (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, I do.

  In step S3, a medal insertion / start check process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, processes such as updating the number of BETs and transmitting a demo command to be described later are performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11 to 13. In step S4, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random value extracted in this process is used in the probability lottery process described later. In step S5, a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, a start command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S8. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S8, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S10, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, 4.1 seconds)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do. In step S10, various timers (automatic stop timer, game monitoring timer, etc.) are set, and the process proceeds to step S11. Specifically, for example, a game monitoring timer is set for time management during one game (determination of whether 4.1 seconds have passed since the start of the previous reel rotation). Further, an automatic stop timer is set to automatically stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S11, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is on, that is, whether or not any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, it is determined whether 45 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are automatically stopped without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, so the process proceeds to step S14. Move on to S12.

  In step S14, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which have been stopped, to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S14, and then proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a reel stop command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. 25, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S19 of FIG. 25, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the display combination determination table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S20. In this step S19, a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is set based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. In step S20, a display combination command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this medal payout process, when the display combination is replay, the automatic insertion counter is updated (for example, 3 is set in the automatic insertion counter). In the medal insertion / start check process (FIG. 27 described later) in the next game, the number of inserted coins is updated by the value set in the counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be automatically inserted when the display combination is replay.

  In step S22, it is determined whether or not the first BB operating flag or the second BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S23. The first BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not it is in the first BB gaming state, and is on when it is in the first BB gaming state, and is off when it is not in the first BB gaming state.

  The second BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the player is in the second BB gaming state. The flag is on when the player is in the second BB gaming state, and is off when the player is not in the second BB gaming state. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set, and is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is off when the RB gaming state is not set. Accordingly, in the RB gaming state during the first BB gaming state or the second BB gaming state, both flags (the first BB operating flag or the second BB operating flag and the RB operating flag) are on. Further, during the first BB general gaming state, the first BB operating flag is on and the RB operating flag is off.

  In step S23, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S24, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the periodic interruption process by the main CPU (CPU 31) will be described. This periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing and proceeds to step S32 (step S31). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed. In step S32, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33. Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of the reel is controlled.

  In step S33, a lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S34. Specifically, the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned on based on the number of medals bet on the game. Further, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals when the winning combination is established, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19. In step S34, timer update processing is performed. Specifically, processing for updating values set in various timers is performed.

  The medal insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets 40000 as an initial value in the demonstration timer stored in the RAM 33, and proceeds to step S42 (step S41). The value set in this demonstration timer is decremented by 1 every 1.1173 ms in the timer update process (step S34 in FIG. 26) in the periodic interrupt process (FIG. 26) by the main CPU. This value becomes 0 approximately 45 seconds after the demonstration timer is set. In step S42, the medal sensor / bet switch (BET switch) is checked, and the process proceeds to step S43. Specifically, input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is checked.

  In step S43, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S44, the number of inserted sheets (BET number) is updated, and the process proceeds to step S45. In this step S44, when the number of inserted coins becomes 3, the insertion of medals is prohibited, and medals inserted thereafter are added as credits. In step S45, a bet command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S47, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S48. In the case of the RB gaming state, the determination in step S46 is YES, and the demo command is not transmitted without going through step S53 described later, so the demo image is not displayed.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted sheets is one. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S42. In step S48, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted sheets is three. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted sheets is 1 or more. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not the demonstration timer is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not a state in which no operation (such as a BET operation) by the player is performed (non-game state) continues for a predetermined time (about 45 seconds). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S42. In step S51, it is determined whether or not the bet lamps (BET lamps 17a to 17c) are turned off. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the bet lamps (BET lamps 17a to 17c) are turned off, and the process proceeds to step S53.

  In the embodiment, basically, the BET lamps 17a to 17c are always lit, but the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned off when a demo command is transmitted in the process of step S53 described later. For this reason, when the non-gaming state continues after transmitting the demo command once, the determination in step S51 is YES, and the demo command is not transmitted again without going through step S53. In this way, even when the non-gaming state continues after the demo command is transmitted once, the transmission of the demo command is not repeated.

  In step S53, a demo command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S42. When the demo command is transmitted, the demo process described with reference to FIG. 34 described later is started. If the inserted number is 1 in the RB gaming state (YES in step S47) or if the inserted number is 3 in the gaming state other than the RB gaming state (YES in step S48), the demonstration command is transmitted. In step S54, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on. In this determination, specifically, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on, that is, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG. 23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S42.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S62, the RB gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S62, specifically, a process of switching to the RB gaming state probability lottery table ((4) in FIG. 11) is performed.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the first BB operating flag or the second BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S64, the general game state during the first BB or the general game state during the second BB is set according to the operating flag, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. Specifically, in step S64, for example, when the first BB operating flag is on, a process of switching to the first BB general gaming state probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 11) is performed.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S67. In step S66, the first BB internal winning state or the second BB internal winning state (internally winning state) is set according to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. Specifically, in this step S66, a process of switching to the general gaming state probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 11) is performed. In step S67, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. Specifically, a process of switching to the general gaming state probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 11) is performed. Thus, in the gaming state monitoring process, the gaming state is monitored based on the operating flag (the RB operating flag, the first BB operating flag, the second BB operating flag) and the presence / absence of the carryover combination, and the gaming state is monitored. Switch to the probability lottery table.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table determination table (FIG. 10), determines the type of the probability lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, with reference to the probability lottery table (FIG. 11), the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is the first BB, the second BB, or the RB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, a carryover combination is set based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination is determined as the winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is the first BB or the second BB (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S82, an operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S83. Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table (FIG. 12), the operating flag (first BB operating flag, etc.) corresponding to the display combination (first BB, etc.) is updated to ON, and the payable number of sheets is set. To do. In step S83, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 subtracts the payable number according to the payout number (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S93, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S94. In step S93, bonus operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this bonus operation time process, the bonus operation time table (FIG. 12) is referred to, the RB operation flag is updated to ON, the possible game number and the possible winning number are set, and the carryover combination is cleared.

  In step S94, it is determined whether or not the payable number is 1 or more. That is, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the first BB general gaming state or the second BB general gaming state is satisfied. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when NO (when the end condition of the first BB general gaming state or the second BB general gaming state is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, BB end time processing (including RB end time processing) is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S96. In step S96, a game state change command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S97, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S98, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S98, the number of possible games is decremented by 1. If a winning is achieved, the number of possible winnings is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, it is determined whether or not at least one of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings is 0, that is, whether or not an RB gaming state termination condition is satisfied. When this determination is YES (when the RB gaming state end condition is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S100, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S100, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, a gaming state change command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the reset interrupt process by the sub CPU (image control microcomputer 81) will be described.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. Based on the generation of the interrupt, the program ROM 83 stores “by the sub CPU. The “reset interrupt process” is sequentially performed.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S111), and proceeds to step S112. In step S112, a command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S113. In this command reception process, effect data by the LEDs 101, the speakers 9L and 9R, the liquid crystal display device 131, the lamps 102, and the like is determined according to the type and information of the received command. In step S113, a command for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b (a command corresponding to the determined production data for each control circuit such as the LEDs 101) is output. The process moves to S111.

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a command has been received (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. In step S122, a jump destination process is determined based on the jump table, the process is performed, and the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. The jump destination process includes a display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42, a game state change process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The demo process will be described with reference to FIG. The demo process is executed when a demo command is received.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the first BB operating flag is on (step S131). When the determination is YES, the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 32, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When the determination is YES, the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 32, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not stage data corresponding to the chance notification stage is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, it is determined whether or not a final announcement (production data corresponding to the final announcement production) is determined as production data. When this determination is YES, the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 32, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, the demo flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S136. The demonstration flag is information for identifying whether or not the demonstration display is being performed. The demo flag is on when the demo display is being performed, and is off when the demo display is not being performed. In step S136, demonstration stage data (stage data corresponding to the demonstration stage) is set, and the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. The demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 134 by the process of step S136.

  When stage data for chance notification (stage data corresponding to the stage for chance notification) is set (YES at step S133), and final notification (final notification performance data) is not determined as performance data (NO in step S134), the process of step S136 is performed. In other words, when the final announcement effect is not performed during the stay of the chance notification stage (for example, when the small role notification effect is performed), the player's operation (for example, when the player leaves the seat) When a predetermined time (about 45 seconds) elapses in a state where a BET operation or the like is not performed (non-game state), the display is switched to a demonstration display.

  Therefore, when the final announcement effect is being performed, it is not possible to switch to the demonstration display, so that the player may switch to the demonstration display despite having determined that the first BB is the winning combination. It does not occur and you can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  Further, when the small role notification effect is performed, the display is switched to the demonstration display. In the case of the small role notification effect, either the first BB or the second BB is determined to be the winning combination, but the player who understands that the second BB is determined to be the winning combination instead of the first BB stops the game. In some cases, the game may shift to a non-game state. That is, when the small role notification effect is performed in the non-game state, it is considered that the second BB has been determined to be a winning combination, so the player tends to refrain from playing the game. In some cases, the player can be urged to start the game, and the cause of the lowering of the operating rate of the gaming machine can be eliminated.

  The input process will be described with reference to FIG. The insertion process is executed when a bet command is received.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the number of inserted sheets is 1 (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148. In step S142, it is determined whether or not the stage transition flag is on. The stage transition flag is information for identifying whether or not the stage transition is determined in the stage transition process of FIG. 40 described later, the display process of FIG. 42 described later, and the like. Turn on. If the determination in step S142 is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S143, the stage data identifier of the transfer destination saved by the process in the previous game (stage transition process in FIG. 40 described later, display process in FIG. 42 described later, etc.) is restored, and the stage data is set. The process moves to step S148. The stage data identifier is information for identifying the type of stage data. By this step S143, an effect corresponding to the stage data of the transition destination determined in the previous game is displayed.

  In step S144, it is determined whether or not the demo flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S145, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S148. In step S145, the identifier of the previous stage data is set, and the process proceeds to step S146. In this step S145, by setting the identifier of the previous stage data (the stage data corresponding to the stage immediately before the demo stage currently staying), the player inserts a medal when the demo is being displayed. If there is an operation (the determination in step S141 is YES), the demonstration display is stopped and the display corresponding to the previous stage data is resumed.

  In step S146, it is determined whether or not the stage data identifier corresponds to the chance notification stage. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S147, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148. In step S147, the identifier of the last stage data is set, and the process proceeds to step S148. In this step S147, by setting the identifier of the previous stage data (stage data corresponding to the stage two stages before the current demo stage), the previous stage is the chance notification stage (determination in step S146). Even if YES, the image corresponding to the chance notification stage is not displayed when the demonstration display is stopped.

  By doing in this way, when the demonstration display is canceled, the image corresponding to the chance notification stage is not displayed. For this reason, it may be possible to prevent as much as possible the situation in which the player is known to be in the second BB internal winning state and the player avoids the game. In step S148, effect data is determined based on the number of inserted games and the gaming state, and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. Specifically, the number of medals corresponding to the gaming state may be displayed by this step S148.

  The start process will be described with reference to FIG. The start process is executed when a start command is received.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S152, the effect determination process for RB operation demonstrated later with reference to FIG. 37 is performed, and it transfers to step S113 of FIG. 32 fundamentally. In step S153, it is determined whether or not the first BB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S154, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S154, the effect data is determined based on the first BB general gaming state effect determination table ((4) in FIG. 21), and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the second BB operation flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S157. In step S156, the second BB operating effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S160. In step S157, it is determined whether or not the internal winning state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S158, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S159. In step S158, an effect determination process for an internal winning state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S160.

  In step S159, effect data is determined based on the general gaming state effect determination table ((1) in FIG. 21), and the process proceeds to step S160. In step S160, stage transition processing described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed, and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. According to the effect determination tables of FIGS. 20 and 21, a slot effect or a battle effect may be performed in the second BB general game state, general game state, and internal winning state. In this step S160, in the second BB general game state (YES in step S155), or in the internal winning state (YES in step S157 is YES) so that the stage transition is triggered by this slot effect and battle effect. ), And in the case of the general gaming state (NO in step S157), a stage transition process (FIG. 40) described later is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 37, the effect determination processing for RB operation is demonstrated.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the second BB operating flag is on (step S161). In this step S161, when the RB operating flag is on (YES in the determination of step S151 in FIG. 36), it is determined whether or not the second BB operating flag is on, that is, whether or not the second BB is RB. Determine. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, basically, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S162, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is 4 (whether or not it is the first game since the transition to the RB in the second BB). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S163, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S164. In step S163, based on the RB stage transfer destination determination table A ((1) in FIG. 16), the transfer destination stage is determined, and the stage data corresponding to the stage is set. The process moves to step S113.

  In step S164, it is determined whether the possible number of games is 2 or 3 (whether it is the second or third game since the transition to the RB in the second BB). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when NO, that is, when the number of games that can be played is 1 (this is the fourth game since the transition to the RB in the second BB), the process proceeds to step S166. .

  In step S165, based on the RB stage migration destination table B ((2) in FIG. 16), the migration destination stage is determined, the stage data corresponding to the stage is set, and basically the steps in FIG. The process moves to S113. In step S166, based on the RB stage transfer destination determination table C ((3) in FIG. 16), the transfer destination stage is determined, and the stage data corresponding to the stage is set. The process moves to step S113.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the second BB operating effect determination process will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the payable number exceeds 250 (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S173. In step S172, the effect data is determined based on the effect determination table A ((1) in FIG. 20), the effect data is set, and the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S173, it is determined whether or not the payable number exceeds 50. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S175. In step S174, the effect data is determined based on the effect determination table B ((2) in FIG. 20), the effect data is set, and the process basically moves to step S113 in FIG. In step S175, the effect data is determined based on the effect determination table C ((3) in FIG. 20), and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the internal winning state effect determination process will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not effect data for final notification (effect data corresponding to the final notification effect) is set (step S181). When the determination is YES, the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 32, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S182. In step S182, it is determined whether or not stage data for chance notification (stage data corresponding to the stage for chance notification) is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, the effect data is determined based on the internal winning state effect determination table A ((2) in FIG. 21), and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. According to the internal winning state effect determination table A ((2) in FIG. 21), the effect data corresponding to the slot winning effect or the effect data corresponding to the battle winning may be selected. When such effect data is selected, stage data corresponding to the chance notification stage is determined by the processing in step S191 and step S192 of FIG. 40 described later, and the stage is shifted to the chance notification stage.

  In step S184, the effect data is determined based on the internal winning state effect determination table B ((3) in FIG. 21), and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. According to the internal winning state effect determination table B ((3) in FIG. 21), there is a case where the effect data corresponding to the final announcement effect is selected. When the effect data is set, if the process proceeds to the process of step S181 again, the effect determination table A for internal winning state ((2) in FIG. 21) or the effect determination table B for internal winning state (FIG. The determination of the effect data based on 21 (3)) is not made (YES in step S181). Therefore, after the production data corresponding to the final announcement effect is set, the final announcement production is performed until the first BB or the second BB as a carryover combination is established and the production data set corresponding to the final announcement production is released. Is displayed.

  The stage transition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the effect data corresponding to the slot winning effect or the effect data corresponding to the battle winning effect is set (step S191). When this step S191 is YES, it moves to step S192, and when it is NO, it moves to step S193. In step S192, the stage data for chance notification is determined, the stage data identifier (stage data identifier) is saved, and the process proceeds to step S197.

  Here, by saving the stage data identifier, a slot winning effect or a battle winning effect is performed in the current game, and the stage data for chance notification is set based on this identifier in the next game (in step S143 of FIG. 35). Processing). By doing in this way, it is made to move to the stage for chance notification triggered by the fact that the slot winning effect or the battle winning effect is performed.

  In step S193, it is determined whether or not effect data corresponding to the slot losing effect or effect data corresponding to the battle losing effect has been determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S194, and when it is NO, the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. In step S194, a lottery is performed based on the stage shift lottery table (FIG. 19), and the process proceeds to step S195. In step S195, it is determined whether or not the lottery result in step S194 is winning (whether it is not winning). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S196, and when it is NO, the process basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S196, the stage of the transfer destination is determined based on the stage transfer destination determination table (FIG. 17), the stage data identifier (stage data identifier) corresponding to the stage is saved, and the process proceeds to step S197. Here, by evacuating the stage data identifier, a slot losing effect or a battle losing effect is performed in the current game, and the stage data is set based on the stage data identifier corresponding to the transition destination stage in the next game (see FIG. 35, the process of step S143). That is, the stage shifts when the slot loss effect or the battle loss effect is performed. In step S197, the stage transition flag is turned on, and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  The reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop process is executed when a reel stop command is received.

  The sub-control circuit 72 determines effect data based on the gaming state, the type of stop switch that has been stopped, etc., and basically proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 32 (step S201). For example, the production data corresponding to each of the first stop operation to the third stop operation is determined.

  The display process will be described with reference to FIG. The display process is executed when a display combination command is received.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S211). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S212, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S215. In step S212, it is determined whether or not the first BB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S213, stage data for the first BB RB is determined, the identifier is saved, and the process proceeds to step S217. In step S214, stage data for the second BB RB (in-car stage data, wharf stage data, city stage data, or main stage stage data) is determined, the identifier is saved, and the process proceeds to step S217. .

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the first BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S216, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S218. In step S216, first BB stage data (first BB stage data) is determined, the identifier is saved, and the process proceeds to step S217. In step S217, the stage transition flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S222. In this step S217, when stage data for RB in the first BB (first BB stage data) is determined (processing in step S213), stage data for RB in the second BB (in-car stage data, wharf stage data, street Stage transition flag when stage data or main street stage data) is determined (step S214 processing) and when the first BB stage data (first BB stage data) is determined (step S216 processing). By turning on, stage data can be set in step S143 of the input process (FIG. 35).

  In step S218, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a medium cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S219, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S222. In step S219, it is determined whether or not the first BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the second BB general gaming state, the general gaming state, or the internal winning state. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S220. In step S220, based on the display frame lighting mode determination table (FIG. 22), the lighting mode of the display frame (colors attached to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R) is determined, and the process proceeds to step S221. This step S220 is performed when the display combination is a medium cherry (determination in step S218 is YES), and in the second BB general game state, general game state, or internal winning state (determination in step S219 is NO). .

  In step S221, other effect data is determined, and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. Specifically, in step S221, effect data corresponding to another effect performed together with the effect of the lighting mode determined in the process of step S220 is determined. In step S222, effect data is determined based on the display combination, and the process basically moves to step S113 in FIG. Specifically, in this step S222, for example, when the display combination is the first BB, there is a case where effect data corresponding to the effect informing that the first BB has been established may be determined.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the gaming state changing process will be described. The game state change process is executed when a game state change command is received.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the first BB (first BB gaming state) is over (step S231). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S232, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S233. In step S232, based on the first BB end stage transfer destination determination table (FIG. 18), the transfer destination stage is determined, its identifier is saved, and the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S233, it is determined whether or not the RB in the first BB (the RB gaming state in the first BB gaming state) has ended. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S234, and when it is NO, basically, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. In step S234, first BB stage data (first BB stage data) is determined, the identifier is saved, and the process proceeds to step S235. In step S235, the stage transition flag is turned on, and basically the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

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

  In the embodiment, the first BB gaming state is adopted as the advantageous state or the predetermined state, but it is not limited to this. For example, a so-called challenge time (CT) can be adopted as the advantageous state or the predetermined state. This CT can be, for example, a gaming state in which the predetermined maximum number of sliding symbols of one or a plurality of reels is 1, and the maximum number of sliding symbols of other reels is four. Further, when this CT has a BET number of 1, all display lines may be validated.

  In addition, the degree of advantage in the advantageous state, disadvantageous state, or predetermined state is the presence / absence of information notification such as an internal winning combination, the difficulty of pushing (high technical intervention), the type of stop table to be used, It can be changed according to arbitrary conditions such as internal winning probability.

  In the embodiment, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per medal in the second BB gaming state (one of the indices of the degree of advantage) is higher than the expected value in the general gaming state, but is limited to this. It can also be set lower than the expected value in the general gaming state. Note that the expected value of the general gaming state can be set larger than 1. Further, the expected value of the general gaming state can be set higher (advantageously set) than that of the first BB gaming state.

  In the embodiment, the payable number is used as numerical information updated based on the game value given to the player by the game value giving means. In the first BB gaming state, 465 is adopted as the initial value (maximum value) of the payable number, and 350 is adopted in the second BB gaming state. Further, the payout possible number is updated by subtracting the payout number of each game, but is not limited to this. For example, a cumulative value of the payout number (cumulative payout number) can be adopted as the numerical information. In this case, the accumulated payout number is updated by adding (accumulating) the payout number of each game. Further, the first information in which the numerical information is predetermined in the advantageous state and the second information in which the numerical information is predetermined in the disadvantageous state may be the same information or different information.

  In the embodiment, in the case where the carryover combination is 2BB, when the confirmed notification effect is performed, the display is not shifted to the demonstration display, but the display may be switched to the demonstration display. By doing in this way, the operating rate of a gaming machine may be able to be improved. In addition, when the carryover combination is the second BB and the display shifts to the demonstration display after the final announcement effect is performed, the identifier of the stage data of the last time may be set. By doing in this way, the operating rate of a gaming machine may be able to be improved.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and patty lots in addition to 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 which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal panel. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal panel. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows a probability lottery table determination table. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a work area list. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows a stage data list. The figure which shows the stage transfer destination determination table for RB. The figure which shows a stage transfer destination determination table. The figure which shows the stage transfer destination determination table for 1BB completion | finish time. The figure which shows a stage transfer lottery table. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The figure which shows the display data production data determination table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the periodic interruption process by main CPU. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process by sub CPU. The flowchart which shows a command reception process. The flowchart which shows a demo process. 7 is a flowchart showing the input process. The flowchart which shows a start process. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process for RB operation | movement. The flowchart which shows the production | generation determination process for 2BB operation | movement. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process for internal winning states. The flowchart which shows a stage transfer process. The figure which shows a reel stop process. The flowchart which shows a display process. The flowchart which shows a game state change process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation;
Based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means,
A symbol determining means for determining a symbol combination displayed by the symbol displaying means;
When it is determined by the symbol determining means that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a game value giving means for giving a player a game value;
When it is determined by the symbol determining means that the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination in the specific state is displayed by the symbol display means, the player is relatively compared with the specific state. Advantageous state actuating means for performing advantageous advantageous state actuation;
When the symbol determining means determines that the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination in the specific state is displayed by the symbol display means, it is relative to the player compared to the specific state. An unfavorable state actuating means for performing an unfavorable state of operation;
Separate display means different from the symbol display means;
Image generating means for generating an image to be displayed on the separate display means by combining a plurality of images including a background image;
Separate display control means for displaying the image generated by the image generation means on the separate display means;
Background image selection means for selecting the background image;
With
The background image selection means selects a background image from a plurality of predetermined background images in both the specific state and the disadvantageous state, and is not included in the plurality of background images in the advantageous state Select a background image,
The game machine characterized in that the image generation means generates an image to be displayed on the separate display means by combining a plurality of images including the background image selected by the background image selection means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the background image selection unit is configured to select a background image based on first selection information included in a plurality of selection information in which a selection rate of the plurality of background images is determined in the specific state. And a background image is selected based on second selection information included in the plurality of selection information in the disadvantageous state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first selection information and the second selection information are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of background images,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the background image selecting means selects a background image based on first selection information or second selection information corresponding to the background image displayed on the separate display control means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Numerical information updating means for updating numerical information based on the game value given to the player by the game value giving means in the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state;
When the numerical information is updated to predetermined first information in the advantageous state, advantageous operation ending means for ending the operation of the advantageous state;
When the numerical information is updated to predetermined second information in the disadvantageous state, disadvantageous operation ending means for terminating the operation of the disadvantageous state;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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