JP2006271736A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for not making a player feel unpleasant by reporting. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 of this invention has a BB1 game state and a BB2 game state more disadvantageous to the player than a general game state, and includes a reporting decision means for deciding whether or not to report that it is permitted to stop and display red 7-red 7-red 7 corresponding to the establishment of BB1 only when being shifted to a BB1 carryover state, a liquid crystal display device 5 for performing the reporting, a sub control circuit microcomputer 81 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 5 to perform the reporting corresponding to a decided result by the reporting decision means, and an image control IC 86 controlled by it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the display means, and notification means for performing notification related to the game. The present invention relates to slot machines, pachislot machines, pachinko machines, and other game machines.

  For example, pachislot machines that are currently mainstream have a plurality of types of winning modes. This winning mode is called a display combination. In particular, when a certain display combination is displayed, the gaming state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a display combination, a display combination (big bonus, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) capable of playing a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player There is a display combination (regular bonus, hereinafter referred to as “RB”) capable of playing a given game a predetermined number of times. Hereinafter, BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

  In the mainstream models, a display combination is established in which a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along a validated winning line of a plurality of reels where a plurality of symbols necessary for a game are arranged, and medals are paid out. In order to do this, the symbol combination that indicates the display of the winning display combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process, and the predetermined winning line on which the reel is activated is displayed. The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop. In other words, no matter how much you win, if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad, the winning combination cannot be displayed. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

In addition, an effect display means such as a liquid crystal display device is provided, and during the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the display means for displaying the symbols necessary for the game, some effect display is performed on the effect display means, which is performed by the display means. This eliminates the monotony until the game display becomes clear after the fluctuation display is stopped, and allows the player to concentrate on the game by performing an operation for stopping while watching the effect display. A gaming machine is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such a gaming machine generally informs a player to congratulate the establishment of this condition by displaying a specific effect when a predetermined condition such as winning a bonus is established. It is configured.
JP-A-11-146939

  However, the gaming machine as described above has two types of BBs, for example, a BB that is advantageous to the player and a BB that is disadvantageous to the player, and congratulates this when any BB is won. If the BB, which is disadvantageous to the player, is won, the player only feels uncomfortable with this notification.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player does not feel uncomfortable with the notification.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A gaming machine in which a unit game (one game or the like) is performed by betting a predetermined game value (such as a medal) by a player, and the predetermined game value is given to the player when a predetermined condition is established. Display means (variables such as reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) that display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, and a game start command signal that is output based on a game start operation (such as operation of the start lever 6) by the player. The winning combination determination probability management means (probability lottery table etc.) for managing the respective determination probabilities determined according to the winning combination, and the winning combination is determined based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means A winning combination determining means (such as the CPU 31 that executes the probability lottery process of S16 in FIG. 21) and a stop command signal that outputs a stop operation command signal based on the stop operation by the player Based on the force means (stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.), the output timing of the stop operation command signal and the winning combination, the variable display on the display means is controlled to stop and the winning combination is A stop control means (such as the CPU 31 that executes S26 in FIG. 21) for stopping and displaying a symbol or a predetermined combination of the symbols, and the symbol or the symbol corresponding to the first winning combination (eg, BB1) by the stop control means. The first special game state in which the predetermined game value is given to the player based on the degree of the first advantage when the predetermined combination (red 7-red 7-red 7 etc.) is stopped and displayed A first special gaming state transition means (such as the CPU 31 that executes the process of S39 in FIG. 22) that shifts the gaming state to (BB1 gaming state or the like) and a second winning combination (such as BB2) by the stop control means. ) Or a predetermined combination of symbols (blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 etc.) corresponding to the above), the degree of advantage for the player is higher than the first degree of advantage. Second special game state transition means (FIG. 22) for shifting the game state to a second special game state (BB2 game state) that gives the player the predetermined game value based on the low second advantage level. The CPU 31 that executes the process of S39) and the stop control means perform stop display of the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the first winning combination or the second winning combination. Stop display permission state transition for shifting the gaming state to a permission state permitting stop display of the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the first winning combination or the second winning combination when permitted. means CPU 31 for executing the game state monitoring process of S15 of FIG. 21) and the stop display permission state transition means, and the game state corresponding to the first winning combination stop display of the symbol or a predetermined combination of symbols It is determined whether or not to notify that the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the first winning combination is permitted to be stopped and displayed only when a transition is made to a permission state permitting Notification determining means (such as the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes the processing of S72 in FIG. 25), notification means that performs the notification (the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, the speakers 21L, 21R, etc.), and the notification In accordance with the determination result by the determination means, the notification control means for controlling the notification means to perform the notification (the sub-control circuit my executing the process of S74 in FIG. 25). Game machine characterized by comprising a like emission 81), the.

  According to the invention of (1), the notification determining means shifts to a permission state in which only the stop display of the symbol corresponding to the first winning combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is permitted by the stop display permission state shifting means. It is relatively disadvantageous for the player to determine whether or not to notify that the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the first winning combination is permitted to be stopped and displayed only when It is possible to notify only when a relatively advantageous situation is reached without performing notification when reaching a certain situation, and to allow a game to be performed without inverting the player's psychology.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the gaming state includes the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state, the specific gaming state, and a normal gaming state different from these gaming states (general And the second special gaming state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal gaming state.

  According to the invention described in (2), since the second special gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal gaming state, it is possible to create a wave on the ball as well as the first special gaming state. improves.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to notify only when a relatively advantageous situation is reached, without reporting when a relatively disadvantageous situation is reached for the player, and to reverse the player's psychology. It is possible to play games without.

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

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

  A front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1 is formed with a substantially vertical surface composed of the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display device 5, and at the approximate center of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and the plurality of types of symbols are provided. The display means for performing the change display and the stop display is formed. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). By this rotation, the symbols in the symbol row are variably displayed, and by stopping this rotation, the symbols in the symbol row are stopped and displayed.

  A horizontal base 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the upper surface portion of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 (hereinafter referred to as “BET switch 11”), 2- A BET switch 12 (hereinafter referred to as “BET switch 12”) and a maximum BET switch 13 (hereinafter referred to as “BET switch 13”) are provided. The BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the BET switch 12 has two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Bet on the game, and the BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line described later is validated.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation and starting the display of symbol variation in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  Three stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the right side of the start lever 6 and in the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, respectively. Yes.

  Here, in the embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of any one of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as “first stop operation”, The stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as “third stop operation”.

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

  The LEDs 101 are provided on the left and right of the top of the main body of the gaming machine 1, and the lamps 102 are provided so as to be sandwiched between the LEDs 101. These LED 101 and lamp 102 are lit and blinked for a predetermined effect.

  In the embodiment, the player inserts medals or operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the player operates the start lever 6, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotation, and the players stop switches 7L and 7C. A series of processes in the gaming machine 1 configured by performing the operation of 7R and the rotation stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R once is called a game or a unit game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a substantially vertical plane constituted by the panel display unit 2 a and the liquid crystal display device 5 on the front surface of the cabinet 2 will be described.

  The panel display 2a includes a 1-BET lamp 9a (hereinafter referred to as “BET lamp 9a”), a 2-BET lamp 9b (hereinafter referred to as “BET lamp 9b”), and a maximum BET lamp 9c (hereinafter referred to as “BET lamp 9c”). And an information display unit 18 are provided.

  Display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are positioned substantially at the center of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. The image display area of the liquid crystal display device 5 covers the entire display screen 5a including the areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In the area of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R of the display screen 5a, the change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. It is possible to display an image having continuity and integrity outside the 4R region. That is, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R in the display screen 5a are displayed on the normal display screen included in the display screen 5a, except that the change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be observed. It is. In other words, it can be said that the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is partially transparent in the areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  The display window 4L is divided into display windows 4LU, 4LC, and 4LD, the display window 4C is divided into display windows 4CU, 4CC, and 4CD, and the display window 4R is divided into display windows 4RU, 4RC, and 4RD. The generic name of the display windows 4LU, 4LC, 4LD is the display window 4L, the generic name of the display windows 4CU, 4CC, 4CD is the display window 4C, and the generic name of the display windows 4RU, 4RC, 4RD is the display window 4R.

  The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. One, three, or five of these pay lines are activated by operating the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Which winning line is activated is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 8 is referred to as an “effective line”.

  The BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Here, in the embodiment, one game ends when all the reels stop or when the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game ends. The BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of BETs is 1 and one winning line is activated. The BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of BETs is 2 and three pay lines are activated. The BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of a display device capable of displaying numerical values such as a 7-segment LED, and the number of medals that are credited (stored and stored as being inserted into the gaming machine) and the number of occurrences of a BB1 gaming state described later. , The number of occurrences of the RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state, the number of occurrences of the RB gaming state during the general gaming state, and the like are displayed.

  Next, the liquid crystal display device 5 having transparency in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, which are white light sources (generally light sources that emit light in the visible range), lamps Holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package (not shown) on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134, and the like. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the player side from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front. Further, a predetermined interval is provided between the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The protective glass 132 is attached so as to cover the entire area of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to protect the entire player side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The display board 133 is comprised with the translucent member. On the display board 133, a predetermined figure or a picture is drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a (see FIG. 2). Here, in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the illustration of an electric circuit for operating the information display unit 18 and the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c arranged on the back side of the area of the display plate 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a is omitted. ing.

  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. Normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light goes to the display surface side, that is, transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, even if the liquid crystal cannot be driven, the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R 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 change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 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 having a thickness of about 2 cm, for example. It is comprised with translucent members (it 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. In the reflection film 136, rectangular holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed. The holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to be positioned in front of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (area corresponding to the reel sheet). The sizes and positions of the holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, in the reflective film 136, regions other than the hole portions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are defined as reflective regions 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective regions 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, 139c, and 139d. The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b emit light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed across the hole portions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 136, respectively. 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 holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbol row | line by the multiple types of symbol arranged in the outer periphery of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is demonstrated. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 00 to 20, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, blue 7 (design 61), replay (design 62), plum (design 63), watermelon (design 64), BAR (design 65), cherry (design 66), red 7 A symbol string composed of symbols of (symbol 67) is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the occurrence condition, the end condition, and the transfer destination game state of each game state of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The occurrence condition, end condition, and transfer destination game state of each game state are as illustrated in FIG.

  The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, a carryover state (including an RB carryover state during the BB1 gaming state and an RB carryover state during the BB2 gaming state), a BB1 general gaming state, a BB2 general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. There is one. Here, a gaming state constituted by a predetermined combination of the BB1 general gaming state and the RB gaming state, and a gaming state constituted by a predetermined combination of the BB2 general gaming state and the RB gaming state are referred to as a BB1 gaming state and a BB2 gaming state, respectively. . The RB gaming state includes an RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state, and an RB gaming state during the general gaming state. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as BB. BB1, BB2, and RB are collectively referred to as bonuses. Furthermore, the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state are collectively referred to as the BB gaming state, and the BB1 general gaming state and the BB2 general gaming state are collectively referred to as the BB general gaming state.

  The carryover state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB gaming state, and is generated by winning of BB or RB, and is terminated by establishment of BB or RB, end of BB gaming state, or start of RB gaming state during BB gaming state. . The carryover state is a state in which BB or RB is carried over, that is, a state in which information won in BB or RB is carried over. In particular, a state where BB1 and BB2 are carried over is referred to as a BB1 carryover state and a BB2 carryover state, respectively, and a state where RB is carried over is referred to as an RB carryover state. The carryover state shifts to the BB gaming state when finished with the establishment of BB, transitions to the RB gaming state when finished with the establishment of RB, and transitions to the general gaming state when finished with the termination of the BB gaming state.

  The BB1 gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB1 carryover state, and occurs when BB1 is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 466 or more). Sometimes it ends and shifts to the general gaming state.

  The BB2 gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB2 carryover state, and occurs when BB2 is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 101 or more). Sometimes it ends and shifts to the general gaming state.

  The BB1 general gaming state is a gaming state that transitions from the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB1 carryover state, or the BB1 gaming state, and occurs when BB1 is established or RB ends in the BB1 gaming state, and the BB1 gaming state ends or BB1 The game ends when the RB gaming state starts in the RB gaming state during the gaming state, or when the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB1 gaming state. The BB1 general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when it ends when the BB1 gaming state ends, and shifts to the RB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB1 gaming state.

  The BB2 general gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB2 carryover state, or the BB2 gaming state, and occurs when BB2 is established or RB ends in the BB2 gaming state, and the BB2 gaming state ends or BB2 The game ends when the RB gaming state starts during the RB gaming state, or when the BB2 gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB2 gaming state. The BB2 general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when it ends when the BB2 gaming state ends, and shifts to the RB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB2 gaming state.

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

  The RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state is generated when a specific condition is established during the BB1 gaming state or when an RB is established during the BB1 gaming state, and the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game ends, and the predetermined number of times (for example, eight times). The game is ended by winning a small role or BB1 gaming state. From the BB1 general gaming state to the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state is terminated, the BB1 general gaming state is transitioned, and the transition to the RB gaming state is repeated until the number of medals paid out reaches 466 or more. Is the BB1 gaming state. The RB gaming state in the BB1 gaming state shifts to the BB1 general gaming state or the general gaming state when the game is terminated by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or by a small number of winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). Here, the small roles are the watermelon small role, the plum small role, the upper and lower cherry small roles, and the middle cherry small role, which will be described later. The RB gaming state in the BB1 gaming state transitions to the BB1 general gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state, unless the BB1 gaming state termination condition is satisfied, and the general gaming state when the BB gaming state termination condition is satisfied. Migrate to

  The RB gaming state in the BB2 gaming state is generated when a specific condition is established in the BB2 gaming state or when an RB is established in the BB2 gaming state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game ends and a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times). It ends with a small role winning or the end of the BB2 gaming state. From the BB2 general gaming state to the RB gaming state, until the RB gaming state ends, the BB2 general gaming state is entered, and the transition to the RB gaming state is repeated until the number of medals paid out reaches 101 or more. Is the BB2 gaming state. Even in the BB2 gaming state, the RB gaming state shifts to the BB2 general gaming state or the general gaming state when the game is terminated by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or by a small number of winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). The RB gaming state in the BB2 gaming state shifts to the BB2 general gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state after the termination of the BB gaming state, and the general gaming state when the termination condition of the BB2 gaming state is satisfied. Migrate to

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the display combination, the symbol combination, and the payout number that differ for each BET number will be described. The information shown in FIG. 7 is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later as a predetermined data table. The display combination of the embodiment includes BB1, BB2, RB, SRB, replay, watermelon small combination, plum small combination, upper / lower cherry small combination, middle cherry small combination, and lose. BB1, BB2, RB, SRB, and replay become a winning combination by winning, and become a winning combination by further winning. The watermelon, plum small, upper / lower cherry small, and medium cherry small roles become elected by winning, and further wins. The establishment and winning is that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. In the establishment, no medal is paid out at the time of establishment, and the medal is paid out in the winning. Loss is a display combination that is neither a winning combination nor a winning combination because a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed along the active line. The establishment and winning are collectively referred to as display. The winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as a display combination. The display mode of each display combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the active line) and the number of medal payouts at the time of display differ depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIG.

  The establishment of BB1 is realized by arranging red 7-red 7-red 7 along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB1 carryover state. After BB1 is established, the gaming state becomes the BB1 general gaming state. Note that the BB1 game state is a game state that is relatively advantageous to the player.

  Establishment of BB2 is realized by arranging blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB2 carryover state. After BB2 is established, the gaming state becomes the BB2 general gaming state. Note that the probability of winning RB or SRB is lower in the BB2 general gaming state than in the BB1 general gaming state, and of course, the expected value of the medal payout number in the BB2 gaming state than the expected value of the medal payout number in the BB1 gaming state. The BB2 gaming state can be said to be a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the BB1 gaming state. Furthermore, even if BB1 and BB2 cannot be won or established in comparison with the general gaming state, the winning probability of RB, small role, and replay is the same, so naturally the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in the general gaming state The expected value of the number of medals paid out in the BB2 gaming state is smaller than that in the BB2 gaming state, and it can be said that the BB2 general gaming state is a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the general gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, a probability lottery table referred to in a probability lottery process in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 16 in FIG. 21 described later will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. The probability lottery table includes five gaming states, that is, a general gaming state, a BB1 general gaming state, a BB2 general gaming state, and an RB gaming state (in the general gaming state, in the BB1 gaming state, and in the BB2 gaming state). ) Are provided for each carryover state and for each BET number, and are stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18), which will be described later, as a predetermined data table. FIG. 8 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 1. FIG. 9 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 2. FIG. 10 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 3. In this way, the interest of the game may be improved by making the probability lottery table different for each BET number and making the probability that each winning combination is drawn differently.

  The random number extraction range of these probability lottery tables is 0 to 16383, and one random number is extracted from this random number extraction range in S13 of FIG. 20 to be described later, and this random number is a random number of any winning combination depending on the gaming state. The winning combination is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range. For example, when the extracted random number is 15 in the general gaming state, referring to the table of FIG. 8A, since this random number belongs to the replay random number range, the winning combination is replay. The probability that this replay is determined as a winning combination is 2245/16384, which is obtained by dividing 2245 random numbers belonging to the replay random number range 6 to 2250 by the number 16384 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. In the case of other game states, other BET numbers, and other winning combinations, the process of determining the winning combination and the winning probability are the same.

  Here, the characteristics of the probability lottery table provided for each gaming state and for each BET number shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are as follows.

  (A) In the BB1 general gaming state, when the BET number is 1, the probability of winning the SRB (13963/16384) is extremely high. This is clear from the fact that the probability of SRB winning is 4/16384 and 40/16384, respectively, when the BET number is 2 or 3 in the BB1 general gaming state. From this, it can be said that it is extremely advantageous for the player to set the BET number to 1 during the BB1 general gaming state.

  (B) In the general gaming state, when the BET number is 2, the probability of winning BB2 (13944/16384) is extremely high. This is clear from the fact that the probability of winning BB2 is 4/16384 and 400/16384 when the number of BETs is 1 and 3 in the general gaming state, respectively. Since BB2 can be said to be a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the general gaming state, it can be said that it is possible to avoid the disadvantage for the player if the BET number is not set to 2 in the general gaming state. obtain.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a stop winning combination determination table referred to in the stop winning combination determining process in S17 of FIG. The winning combination determination table for stop is provided for each of the above five gaming states, and is stored as a predetermined data table in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state and the winning combination for stop will be described. The stop table group is a set of stop tables that are selected and used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the slip frame number determination process in S25 of FIG. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the winning combination for stopping is BB1, the stopping table group selected corresponding to this is the BB1 establishment possible stopping table group. The BB1 establishment possible stop table group is a set of BB1 establishment possible stop tables in which establishment of BB1 is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation. The same applies to the process of selecting the stop table group according to the player's stop operation in the case of other game states and in the case of other winning combinations for stop.

  The BB2 establishment possible stop table group is a set of BB2 establishment possible stop tables, and the BB2 establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of RB is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation.

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

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

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

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

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

  The medium cherry small role winning stop table group is a collection of medium cherry small role winning stop tables. The medium cherry small role winning stop table is a medium cherry small role depending on the player's stop operation. This is a stop table in which a prize is allowed. The upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table group is a set of upper / lower cherry small role winning stop tables, and the upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table depends on the player's stop operation. This is a stop table that allows the winning of the small part of the upper and lower cherries.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a stop table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol that is located on the center line 8c when the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated (specifically, The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 13 (1), for example, when the stop switch 7R is operated when the plum (symbol 63) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R, The reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that 16 BARs (symbol 65) are stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a BB1 establishment stop table included in the BB1 establishment stop table group, a BB2 establishment stop table included in the BB2 establishment stop table group, an RB establishment stop table included in the RB establishment stop table group, SRB establishment possible stop table included in the SRB establishment possible stop table group, replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group, watermelon small role winning possible stop table included in the watermelon small part winning possible stop table group , Plum small role winning stop table included in Plum small role winning stop table group, Medium cherry small role winning stop table included in medium cherry small role winning stop table group, Upper and lower cherry Small role winning of upper and lower cherries included in stop table group that can receive small role winning Outages table, there is a display not stop table included in the display not stop table group.

  FIG. 13A shows an example of a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay is established when the winning combination for stop is replay.

  In FIG. 13 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the replay establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 13A is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay-replay is performed along the validated cross-down line 8e. -Replay is displayed side by side and replay can be established.

  When the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, three replays (symbol 62) are stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e, and the replay is always established. be able to. In other words, in the embodiment, when a replay is won, the replay can always be established. This is related to the arrangement of replay (symbol 62) in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to 4 frames, and if there is a symbol that can display a display combination in a range of 4 frames from the position where the stop operation is performed, it is possible to draw on the effective line. ing. Referring to FIG. 5, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the replay (symbol 62) has a symbol arrangement that is always arranged in a range of four frames. For this reason, when the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the Replay (symbol 62) is arranged along the active line regardless of the stop operation at any position above. It is possible to stop display with. In other words, the replay basically does not cause a so-called miss-out (inability to display the selected winning combination for stoppage).

  Note that the SRB is also a role that does not cause missing because the combination of established symbols is plum-plum-replay.

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

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

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

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

  In the first embodiment, even if a watermelon small part, a middle cherry small part or an upper / lower cherry small part is selected as a winning combination for stopping and a winning possible stop table is selected, a prize is awarded. May not be possible. This is related to the arrangement of watermelon (symbol 64) and cherry (symbol 66) in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, in reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, watermelons (symbol 64) are not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of 4 frames, but in reel 3L, code numbers 02, 09, 11, 14, 18 and reel 3C are arranged only at code numbers 01 and 05, and reel 3R is arranged only at code numbers 13 and 17. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the watermelon (symbol 64) cannot be stopped along the effective line. In other words, the small part of the watermelon is a part that can be overlooked. Similarly, referring to FIG. 5, in the reel 3L, the cherries (symbol 66) are not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of four frames. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the cherry (symbol 66) cannot be stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. That is, the small cherries of the middle cherry and the small cherries of the upper and lower cherries are so-called missed roles.

  In the first embodiment, the winning combination for stoppage that can be missed has been described by taking the small role of watermelon, the small role of middle cherry, and the small role of upper and lower cherries as examples, but BB1, BB2 and RB are also exemplified. It is a winning role for stopping where a failure may occur. That is, referring to FIG. 5, blue 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 67), and BAR (symbol 65) are all arranged in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within a range of 4 frames. It is not a simple symbol arrangement. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, blue 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 67), and BAR (symbol 65) may not be stopped at the active line.

  FIG. 13 (2) shows an example of the non-displayable stop table included in the non-displayable stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that no winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is lost.

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 02, 07, 11, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 02, 07, 11, 15, 19 are all plums (symbol 63).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 13 (2) is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay-replay is performed along the validated cross-down line 8e. -Plums are displayed side by side and cannot win any combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the criteria for determining the remaining payout number of medals in the BB1 gaming state in the process of S62 of the BET command reception process (FIG. 24) described later will be described. The criterion for determining the remaining payable number differs depending on the number of BETs, since the medal payout number of small roles varies depending on the number of BETs (FIG. 7). FIG. 14 (1) shows the relationship between the “remaining payable number” when the BET number is 1 and the “small role from which a number of medals that can end the BB1 gaming state are paid out”. FIG. 14 (2) shows the relationship between the “remaining payable number” when the number of BETs is 2 and 3, and “the small combination where the number of medals that can end the BB1 gaming state are paid out”.

The BB1 gaming state ends when 466 or more medals are paid out through this gaming state. Therefore, in the BB1 gaming state, when n ₁ medals (0 ≦ n ₁ <466) have already been paid out by the current game in the current BB1 gaming state, n medals have been paid out in the current game. Thus, when 466 ≦ (n ₁ + n), when the BET switches 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player, the player is notified that the BB1 gaming state may end. .

  Referring to FIG. 14 (1), when the “remaining payable number” is from 1 to 15, the “small role where the number of medals that can end the BB1 gaming state” are paid out is “all small In this case, the total number of medals paid out is fifteen. That is, when the “remaining payable number” becomes 15 or less, any small role may win and win, so that 15 medals may be paid out and the BB1 gaming state may end. Therefore, it is meaningful to notify the player of this when the player operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13.

  Referring to FIG. 14 (2), when the “remaining payable number” is between 9 and 15, the “small role from which the number of medals that can finish the BB1 gaming state” are all paid out The number of medals to be paid out at this time is fifteen. In other words, when the “remaining payable number” becomes 9 or more and 15 or less, there is a possibility that “Plum's small part” may win and win, so 15 medals are paid out and the BB1 gaming state Therefore, when the BET switches 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player, it is meaningful to notify the player of this.

  In addition, when the “remaining payable number” is 5 to 8, the “small combination from which the number of medals that can finish the BB1 game state” are paid out is “plum small combination” and “watermelon small combination”. In this case, the number of medals to be paid out is 15 and 8, respectively. In other words, when the “remaining payable number” is 5 or more and 8 or less, there is a possibility that “Plum Minor” or “Watermelon Minor” may win and win, so 15 or 8 Since there is a possibility that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out each of the medals, it is meaningful to inform the player of this when the BET switches 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player.

  In addition, when the “remaining payable number” is 3 or 4, the “small role from which the number of medals to be able to finish the BB1 gaming state” are all “plum small” and “watermelon small” "Combination" and "Upper and lower cherry small roles". At this time, the number of medals to be paid out is 15, 8 and 4 respectively. In other words, when the “remaining payable number” reaches 3 or 4, “Plum Minor”, “Watermelon Minor” and “Upper / Lower Cherry Minor” can be selected and won. Therefore, 15 medals, 8 medals or 4 medals may be paid out and the BB1 gaming state may end, so when the player operates the BET switches 11, 12, 13 It is meaningful to inform the player of this.

  In addition, when the “remaining payable number” is one or two, the “small roles from which the BB1 gaming state can be paid out” are all “all small roles”. The total number of medals to be paid out is 15. In other words, when the “remaining payable number” becomes one or two, any small role may win and win, so 15 medals, 8 medals, 4 medals or 2 medals are awarded. Since there is a possibility that the BB1 gaming state will be paid out, it is meaningful to notify the player of this when the BET switch 11, 12, 13 is operated by the player.

  In the first embodiment, since the BB1 gaming state may be terminated at the timing when the BET switches 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player, regardless of the type of the small role, BB1 The notification is executed when the remaining payout number of medals in the gaming state becomes 15 or less.

  Next, referring to FIG. 15, BB1 winning that is referred to when it is determined by lottery whether or not to inform the player that BB1 has been won in S72 of the start command receiving process (FIG. 25) described later. The notification determination table will be described. This table is stored in a ROM 83 (FIG. 19) described later as a predetermined data table.

  In the BB1 winning notification determination table, production contents (production identifiers) and random number ranges corresponding to the production contents are stored. The effect content (effect identifier) is information for identifying the effect. The production contents (production identifiers) of the first embodiment include at least “production that notifies BB1 winning” and “no production”.

  The effect content (effect identifier) “effect that notifies BB1 winning” is an effect that notifies that BB1 has been won. A random number range from 0 to 38 is assigned to this effect. The probability of determining “the effect of notifying the winner of BB1” is 39, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 0 to 38, and the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 0 to 127, which is the entire range of random number extraction. 39/128 divided by 128.

  The effect content (effect identifier) “no effect” is an effect that does not notify that BB1 has been won. That is, the determination that “no effect” is determined as the effect content (effect identifier) corresponds to the determination that the effect itself is not performed. A random number range of 39 to 127 is assigned to this “no effect”. The probability that “no effect” is determined is obtained by dividing 89, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range from 39 to 127, by 128, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range from 0 to 127, which is the entire range of random number extraction. 89/128.

  In the lottery in S72 (FIG. 25) of the start command reception process, one random number belonging to a random number range from 0 to 127 extracted by software control of the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) described later is BB1 winning notification. This is executed by determining the production content (production identifier) depending on which production content (production identifier) belongs to the random number range allocated in the determination table.

  It should be noted that the probability that “the effect of notifying the BB1 winning” is determined is 39/128, and the probability that “there is no effect” is 89/128, the effect of notifying that BB1 has been won. Is executed on the basis of a probability exceeding 30% ((39/128)> 0.3). This means that the effect of informing that BB1 has been won is executed based on a high frequency.

  In the process at the time of receiving the start command (FIG. 25), when the winning combination is BB1 (YES in S71), “determine whether to notify that BB1 has been won by lottery” (S72) According to this result, “notify that BB1 has been won” is set (S74). However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the effect of notifying BB1 winning is performed during BB1 winning and in the BB1 carryover state. The effects of notifying BB1 non-winning (losing) are performed except when BB1 is won, when BB2 is won, when BB1 is not carried over, and when BB2 is carried over.

  The effect of notifying the BB1 winning is a 64/128 probability (this probability is associated with the effect identifier of “notifying the BB1 winning”) in each game in the BB1 winning state and in the BB1 carryover state, and is not shown in the table. Stored in the). That is, if BB1 is won, the performance is performed with a probability of 50% until BB1 is established. Therefore, when BB1 is won, an effect of notifying BB1 winning is performed with a high frequency. The winning probability of BB1 is 150 / 16,384 (about 1/109, when the number of BETs is 3), and the probability that the effect of notifying BB1 winning at the time of winning is 64/128 (1 / 2), the “probability of performing the effect of notifying the BB1 winning” is (150 / 16,384) × (1/2) = 75 / 16,384 (about 1/218).

  On the other hand, the effect of notifying BB1 non-winning is a probability of 1/220 in each game except for the time of BB1 winning and other than the BB1 carryover state (this probability is associated with the effect identifier of “the effect of notifying BB1 non-winning”) (Hereinafter stored in a table (not shown)) (this probability is hereinafter referred to as “probability that an effect of notifying BB1 non-winning is performed.”) This probability is “notifying BB1 non-winning. It is stored in a table (not shown) in association with the production identifier “production”). Therefore, when a continuous effect is performed, the probability that the effect of notifying the BB1 winning is finally performed is “the probability of the effect of notifying the BB1 winning” / (“the probability of the effect of notifying the BB1 winning being performed”. ”+“ Probability that an effect to notify BB1 non-winning will be performed ”) will be 4,125 / 8,221 and 4,125 / 8,221> 0.5, so the reliability will be 50% It will exceed. That is, it can be said that the effect that finally notifies the BB1 winning in the continuous effect is performed with a high degree of reliability. Here, whether the reliability is high or low is based on whether the reliability exceeds 0.3 (30%). Generally, it can be said that the player tends to perceive that the reliability is high when 0.3 or more, and that the reliability is low when below 0.3. However, this 0.3 is only a guide and is not an absolute one, and this standard may differ depending on the player. Since any of the above probabilities can be changed in design, various results derived from these probabilities may differ as the probabilities change.

  Next, referring to FIG. 16, the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) controlled by the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) described later in the process of S63 of the BET command reception process (FIG. 24) described later. A data table of the BB1 gaming state end possibility notification effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described. In the BB1 gaming state end possibility notification effect image data table, as long as there is a possibility that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out medals by winning a small role (when the determination in S62 of S of FIG. 24 is YES). The data of the effect image informing this is stored in association with the effect content. This table is stored in an image ROM 88 (FIG. 19) described later.

  The production contents include “production for informing the possibility of the end of the BB1 gaming state”. This effect content is associated with “effect image data for informing the possibility of the end of the BB1 gaming state”. The effect image displayed in “effect image data notifying the possibility of the end of the BB1 gaming state” is, for example, an effect image shown in FIG. 28 described later.

  Next, referring to FIG. 17, the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) controlled by the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) described later in the process of S74 of the start command reception process (FIG. 25) described later. The data table of the effect image which alert | reports BB1 winning displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is demonstrated. In the effect image data table for informing the BB1 winning, the data of the effect image informing the BB1 winning is stored in association with the contents of the effect (effect identifier). This effect content (effect identifier) is determined with reference to the BB1 winning notification determination table (FIG. 15) in the process of S72 of the start command reception process (FIG. 25). This table is stored in an image ROM 88 (FIG. 19) described later.

  The content of the effect (effect identifier) includes “effect for notifying BB1 winning”. This effect content (effect identifier) is associated with “effect image data for notifying BB1 winning”. The effect images displayed in “effect image data notifying BB1 winning” are, for example, a series of effect images shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. 27 described later. Even if the effect image displayed in “effect image data notifying that BB1 has been won” is displayed only in the game in which BB1 has been won, the game is continuously performed over a predetermined number of games from the game in which BB1 has been won. Even if it is the continuous production displayed, any may be sufficient.

  If “no effect” is determined as the effect content (effect identifier) in S72 of the start command reception process (FIG. 25), the effect display device 5 does not display the effect image. The effect image data corresponding to this is not set.

  Next, referring to FIG. 18, the main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, the peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71 A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 based on the control command will be described.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse 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 stores a probability lottery table (FIG. 8) used in the probability lottery process in S16 of FIG. 21 described later, which is executed every time random number sampling is determined each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). 10), a winning combination determination table for stopping (FIG. 11) used every time a winning combination determining process for stopping in S17 of FIG. 21 described later is executed, and a slip piece determining process of S25 of FIG. 21 described later. Stop table group selection table (FIG. 12) used when selecting a stop table group among them, a stop table (FIG. 13) used in the reel stop control process of S26 of FIG. 21, and a stop switch 7L by the player , 7C, 7R, a stop position search table (not shown) and a table number selection table used when determining the reel stop mode. Le (not shown), various control commands to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (command), and the like. These commands include a demo display command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 18, BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, the information display unit 18, and medals are housed as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 as a game value giving means for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 18, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of a plurality of winning combinations is determined. After the winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the stop position search table.

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

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R 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, and 3R and a code number that is provided for each code number is provided with reference to the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated. Is associated with a symbol code indicating the symbol.

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 receives predetermined information in order to transmit a BET command to the sub-control circuit 72 in response to detection of output of a predetermined signal from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. Is stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) (S8). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (S9). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S10, and when it is NO, S9 is repeated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game (S10). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S12, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S11. Move. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process (S11). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the CPU 31 outputs a rotation start request command for all reels (S12). The main control circuit 71 commands the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the rotation start request command for all reels. Subsequently, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery (S13). The random numbers extracted in the process of S13 are used in a probability lottery process (S16 in FIG. 21) described later.

  Next, for example, a numerical value indicating 30 seconds is set as an initial value in one game monitoring timer (S14 in FIG. 21). This one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop switch. In this timer, a numerical value is subtracted as time passes after an initial value is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a gaming state monitoring process (S15). In this gaming state monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned when it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. The current game state is maintained when it is not determined that the player is present. For example, if a BB is won in the previous game, but a missing game occurs, the game state is changed to the general game state until a predetermined condition is met after the current game based on the information won by the BB. Transition from the state to the carryover state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of S13 (S16). This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table (FIGS. 8 to 10) according to the number of BETs and the gaming state, determines which display combination the random number value belongs to, and wins combination (established flag) ).

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

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) in order to transmit a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S20). The start command includes a winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, information on a gaming state, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 totals after the start of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, for example, until 208 milliseconds elapses, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate at a constant speed of, for example, 80 rotations per second. Wait (S21). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 in order to transmit a reel stop permission command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S22).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames (S25). Specifically, the maximum number of sliding frames allowed for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined, and a stop table group is determined based on the winning combination for stop determined by the process of S17. Select one stop table. That is, one stop table is selected from the stop table group determined based on the winning combination for stop based on the winning combination for stop and the operation timing of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Subsequently, using the stop table selected in S25, the reel corresponding to the stop switch for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated for the number of sliding frames, and then stopped (S26). Is sent to the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) (S27). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels are stopped (S28). When this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S23, and when it is YES, predetermined information is set in the RAM 33 in order to transmit an all reel stop command indicating that all reels have stopped to the sub control circuit 72 (S29). .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search (S30 in FIG. 22). The display combination search is to set a display combination flag for identifying a display combination based on a stop mode of symbols stopped and displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display combination flag is normal (S31). When this determination is NO, an illegal error is displayed (S32). When the determination in S31 is YES, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination and the gaming state (S33). At this time, when the winning combination is BB or RB and the display combination is not BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the winning combination to the carryover combination stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18). Alternatively, when the display combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 deletes the carryover combination information stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) in order to transmit a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (S34). The display combination command is a command transmitted when it is determined that the display combination is displayed by the process of S30.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is a BB1 gaming state, a BB2 gaming state, or an RB gaming state (S35). When this determination is YES, a game number check process for BB1, BB2, or RB is performed (S36), and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S39. In the game number check process, in the BB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 determines the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the general gaming state during BB1, the number of winnings for the small role in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state. To check. In the case of the BB2 gaming state, the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB2 general gaming state, the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked. In the RB gaming state, the number-of-games check process checks the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state and the number of games in the RB gaming state. Also, in the BB1 general gaming state, the establishment of RB is checked, and if established, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state during the BB1 general gaming state, and the establishment of RB is also checked in the BB2 general gaming state. If established, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state during the BB2 general gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, or the RB gaming state is over (S37). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S38, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end process (S38). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears various information related to bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB, SRB) stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18).

  On the other hand, in S39, BB1, BB2, and RB establishment check processing is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to S2 in FIG. In the establishment check process, the CPU 31 checks whether any one of BB1, BB2, and RB is established. When BB1 is established, the gaming state is shifted to the BB1 general gaming state. When BB2 is established, the gaming state is shifted to the BB2 general gaming state. When RB is established, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state RB. Transition to the gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the periodic interrupt process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is invoked and started every 1.1173 milliseconds, for example.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 18) saves the register (S41).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S42).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission / reception processing (S43). Specifically, various commands stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) (these commands are stored in the RAM 33 in S4 and S8 in FIG. 20, S20, S22, S27 and S29 in FIG. 21, and S34 in FIG. 22, respectively). Is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, processing executed by the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub-control circuit 72 (FIG. 19) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, referring to FIG. 24, S43 of FIG. 23 is executed through S8 of FIG. 20, and thus transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A BET command reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the BET command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  The BET command reception process is started and executed only when the BET switch 11 (FIGS. 1 and 18) detects a pressing operation by the player (that is, when the BET number is 1). Is preferred. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be activated and executed when a pressing operation of the BET switches 12 and 13 is detected (that is, when the BET number is 2 or 3).

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state or the RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state (S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S62, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the remaining payout possible number is 15 or less. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the “remaining payable number of sheets” stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 19) is 15 or less (S62). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S63, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that the BB1 gaming state can be ended (S63). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that the BB1 gaming state may be ended, and the BB1 gaming state end possibility notification effect image data table ( An effect image corresponding to the effect image data (FIG. 16) stored in FIG. 16) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 25, S43 in FIG. 23 is executed through S20 in FIG. 21, whereby the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) transmits the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A start command reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the start command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether or not the winning combination is BB1 (S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S72, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines by lottery whether or not to notify that BB1 has been won (S72). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines one random number from a random number range of 0 to 127 by software control, and refers to the BB1 winning notification determination table (FIG. 15) to determine which effect content The content of the effect (effect identifier) is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range of (effect identifier). Subsequently, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determination result of S72 is a notification that BB1 has been won (S73). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S74, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that BB1 has been won (S74). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that BB1 has been won, and the effect image data stored in the BB1 win notification effect image data table (FIG. 17). An effect image corresponding to (FIG. 17) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 26, S43 in FIG. 23 is executed through S30 in FIG. 22, whereby the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) transmits the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A display combination command reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the display combination command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (S91). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S92, and when it is NO, the process moves to S93.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 sets 466 as an initial value to the “remaining payable number of sheets” stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 19) (S92). The numerical value of 466 is based on the BB1 gaming state end condition.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state or the RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state (S93). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S94, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a small role or a prize has been won (S94). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S95, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 subtracts the payout number corresponding to the winning small combination from the “remaining payable number” (S95). For example, when the BET number is 3 and the display combination is a watermelon small combination, the watermelon small combination wins and 8 medals are paid out, so 8 is subtracted from the “remaining payable number”. To do. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 27, in the process of S74 of the start command reception process (FIG. 25), the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify the BB1 winning notification. An example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the “effect image data notifying BB1 winning” (FIG. 17) read from the effect image data table (FIG. 17) will be described.

  27 (1) to (4) are a set of continuous effect images. From the effect image of FIG. 27 (1) to FIG. 27 (2), FIG. 27 (3), and FIG. 27 (4), it is the effect image which can hold a feeling of expectation gradually. Since the BB1 game state is a game state advantageous to the player, displaying the effect image that can be expected in this way has an effect of congratulating the player, increasing the effect of the game, It may contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In addition, you may display continuously each effect image from FIG. 27 (1) to (4) in the game which the said BB1 won. In addition, the effect image of FIG. 27 (1) in the game won by BB1, the effect image of FIG. 27 (2) in the game next to the game won by BB1, and the effect image of FIG. 27 (3) in the next game. The effect image may be a so-called continuous effect in which the effect image shown in FIG. 27 (4) is displayed in the next game. In this case, it is a continuous effect over 4 games. In this case, the display of the effect image in FIG. 27 (4) makes clear the contents that the series of effect images are about to notify. The number of continuous production games is not limited to these four games, and the design can be changed as appropriate.

  When the effect image displayed in “effect image data notifying that BB1 is won” is displayed only in the game where BB1 is won, when the start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6, FIG. The effect image of 1) is displayed, the effect image of FIG. 27 (2) is displayed when the first stop operation is performed, and the effect image of FIG. 27 (3) is displayed when the second stop operation is performed. When the third stop operation is performed, the effect image shown in FIG. 27 (4) may be displayed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 28, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) in the process of S63 of the BET command reception process (FIG. 24), and BB1 can be terminated. An example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on “effect image data notifying the possibility of the end of BB1” read from the sex notification effect data table will be described.

  The BB1 gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player, but if the player informs the end of the gaming state by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 28, the player clearly indicates the end of the BB1 gaming state. The possibility can be recognized and it may contribute to the improvement of the convenience of the game.

  Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32.

  The gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it notifies the player that BB2 has been won. Specifically, the “BB2 winning notification determining table” (FIG. 29) is further stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 18) of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, and the “BB2 winning notification effect image table” is further stored in the image ROM 88 (FIG. 19). Is also stored, and the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) is different in that the start command reception process of FIG. 31 is executed instead of the start command reception process of FIG. Other structural requirements of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  First, referring to FIG. 29, in S106 of the start command reception process (FIG. 31) described later, a BB2 winning notification that is referred to when determining whether or not to notify the player that BB2 has been won is determined by lottery. The decision table will be described. This table is stored in the ROM 83 (FIG. 19) as a predetermined data table.

  In the second embodiment, the fact that this BB2 winning notification determination table is set in addition to the BB1 winning notification determination table means that the BB1 winning notification and the BB2 winning notification are performed in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. Indicates that it is configured to be done.

  In the BB2 winning notification determination table, production contents (production identifiers) and random number ranges corresponding to the production contents are stored. The effect content (effect identifier) is information for identifying the effect. The production contents (production identifier) of the second embodiment include at least “production for notifying the BB2 winning” and “no production”.

  The effect content (effect identifier) “effect that notifies BB2 winning” is an effect that notifies that BB2 has been won. A random number range from 0 to 11 is assigned to this effect. The probability that “the effect of notifying BB2 winning” is determined is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 0 to 11, and the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 0 to 127, which is the entire range of random number extraction. It is 12/128 divided by 128.

  The effect content (effect identifier) “no effect” is an effect that does not notify that BB2 has been won. That is, the determination that “no effect” is determined as the effect content (effect identifier) corresponds to the determination that the effect itself is not performed. A random number range of 12 to 127 is assigned to this “no effect”. The probability of determining “no effect” is obtained by dividing 116, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 12 to 127, by 128, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 0 to 127, which is the entire range of random number extraction. 116/128.

  Also in the second embodiment, the BB1 winning notification determination table (FIG. 15) is referred to in the process of S102 of the start command reception process of FIG.

  In the lottery of S102 and S106 in the start command reception process (FIG. 31), one random number belonging to the random number range of 0 to 127 extracted by software control of the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) is notified of BB1 winning. This is executed by determining the production content (production identifier) depending on which production content (production identifier) belongs to the random number range allocated in the decision table (FIG. 15) and the BB2 winning notification determination table (FIG. 29). .

  It should be noted that the probability that “the effect of notifying the BB2 winning” is determined is 12/128, and the probability that the “no effect” is determined is 116/128, the effect of notifying that BB2 has been won. Is executed based on a probability of less than 30% ((12/128) <0.3). This means that the effect of notifying that BB1 has been won is executed based on a low frequency.

  In the process at the time of receiving the start command (FIG. 31), when the winning combination is BB1 (the determination in S101 is YES), “determine whether to notify that BB1 has been won by lottery” (S102). In accordance with this result, “notify that BB1 has been won” (S104), and when the winning combination is BB2 (YES in S105), “that BB2 has been won. Whether to notify is determined by lottery ”(S106), and“ notify that BB2 has been won ”is determined according to the result (S108). However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the effect of notifying the BB2 winning is performed during the BB2 winning and the BB2 carryover state. The effects of notifying BB2 non-winning (losing) are performed except when BB1 is won, when BB2 is won, when BB1 is not carried over, and when BB2 is carried over.

  The effect of notifying the BB2 winning is a probability of 1/128 in each game in the BB2 winning state and in the BB2 carryover state (this probability is associated with the effect identifier of “the effect of notifying the BB2 winning”, a table not shown) Stored in the). That is, if BB2 is won, the performance is performed with a probability of about 0.78% until BB2 is established. Therefore, when BB2 is won, an effect of notifying BB2 winning is performed at a low frequency. The winning probability of BB2 is 400/16384 (about 1/41 when the number of BETs is 3), and the probability that an effect of notifying BB2 winning at the time of winning is 1/128 as described above. The “probability that an effect of notifying BB2 winning is performed” is (400 / 16,384) × (1/128) = 25 / 131,072 (about 1/5, 243).

  This effect is also used when BB1 winning is notified, and the probability of occurrence is 4/128. In that case, the probability that this effect is actually performed (this probability is associated with the effect identifier of “the effect of notifying the winner of BB1” and stored in a table not shown) takes into account the winning probability of BB1. Then, (150 / 16,384) × (4/128) = 75 / 262,144 (about 1 / 3,495).

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the performance for notifying BB1 non-winning and BB2 non-winning is performed with a probability of 1/200 in each game except when BB1 is won and when BB2 is won, and when BB1 is not carried over and BB2 is carried over. (Hereinafter, this probability is referred to as “probability that an effect of notifying BB1 non-winning and BB2 non-winning is performed.”) This probability is associated with the effect identifier of “the effect of notifying BB1 non-winning and BB2 non-winning”. Stored in a table not shown). Therefore, when a continuous effect is performed, the probability that the effect of notifying the BB1 winning is finally performed is “the probability of the effect of notifying the BB1 winning” / (“the probability of the effect of notifying the BB1 winning being performed”. ”+“ Probability of performing an effect to notify BB2 winning ”+“ Probability of performing an effect to notify BB1 non-winning and BB2 non-winning ”) is 1,875 / 35,893, and is 1,875 / 35 , 893 <0.06, the reliability is less than 6%. That is, it can be said that the effect of finally informing the BB1 winning in the continuous effect is performed with a low reliability. Here, whether the reliability is high or low is based on whether the reliability exceeds 0.3 (30%). Generally, it can be said that the player tends to perceive that the reliability is high when 0.3 or more, and that the reliability is low when below 0.3. However, this 0.3 is only a guide and is not an absolute one, and this standard may differ depending on the player. Since any of the above probabilities can be changed in design, various results derived from these probabilities may differ as the probabilities change.

  In addition, when a continuous effect is performed, the probability that the effect of notifying the BB2 winning is finally performed is “the probability that the effect of notifying the BB2 winning is performed” / (“the probability that the effect of notifying the BB1 winning is performed. ”+“ Probability of performing an effect to notify BB2 winning ”+“ Probability of performing an effect to notify BB1 non-winning and BB2 non-winning ”) is 1,250 / 35,893, which is 1,250 / 35 , 893 <0.04, the reliability is less than 4%. That is, it can be said that the effect that finally notifies the BB2 winning in the continuous effect is performed with a low reliability.

  Next, referring to FIG. 30, the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) controlled by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) is displayed on the liquid crystal display in the process of S108 of the start command reception process (FIG. 31) described later. The data table of the effect image which alert | reports BB2 winning displayed on the apparatus 5 is demonstrated. In the effect image data table for notifying the BB2 winning, data of the effect image notifying the BB2 winning is stored in association with the effect content (effect identifier). This effect content (effect identifier) is determined with reference to the BB2 winning notification determination table (FIG. 29) in the process of S106 of the start command reception process (FIG. 31). This table is stored in the image ROM 88 (FIG. 19).

  The content of the effect (effect identifier) includes “effect for notifying BB2 winning”. This effect content (effect identifier) is associated with “effect image data for notifying BB2 winning”. The effect images displayed in “effect image data notifying BB2 winning” are, for example, a series of effect images shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. Even if the effect image displayed in “effect image data notifying BB2 winning” is displayed only in the game where BB2 is won, the game is continuously performed over a predetermined number of games from the game where BB2 is won. Even if it is the continuous production displayed, any may be sufficient. When the effect image displayed in “effect image data notifying BB2 winning” is displayed only in the game where BB2 is won, when the start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6, FIG. When the first stop operation is performed, the effect image of FIG. 32 (2) is displayed, and when the second stop operation is performed, the effect image of FIG. 32 (3) is displayed. When the third stop operation is performed, the effect image shown in FIG. 32 (4) may be displayed.

  In the process of S106 of the start command reception process (FIG. 31), when “no effect” is determined as the effect content (effect identifier), the effect display device 5 does not display the effect image. The effect image data corresponding to this is not set.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, S43 in FIG. 23 is executed through S20 in FIG. 21, whereby the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) transmits the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A start command reception process of the second embodiment that is started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the start command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether or not the winning combination is BB1 (S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S102, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S105.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines by lottery whether or not to notify that BB1 has been won (S102). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines one random number from a random number range of 0 to 127 by software control, and refers to the BB1 winning notification determination table (FIG. 15) to determine which effect content The content of the effect (effect identifier) is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range of (effect identifier). Subsequently, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determination result of S102 is to notify that BB1 has been won (S103). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S104, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S105.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that BB1 has been won (S104). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that BB1 has been won, and the effect image data stored in the BB1 win notification effect image data table (FIG. 17). An effect image corresponding to (FIG. 17) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is BB2 (S105). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S106, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines by lottery whether or not to notify that BB2 has been won (S106). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines one random number from a random number range of 0 to 127 by software control, and refers to the BB2 winning notification determination table (FIG. 29), and the determined random number is used to determine which effect contents. The content of the effect (effect identifier) is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range of (effect identifier). Subsequently, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determination result of S106 is to notify that BB2 has been won (S107). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S108, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that BB2 has been won (S108). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that BB2 has been won, and the effect image data stored in the BB2 winning notification effect image data table (FIG. 30). An effect image corresponding to (FIG. 30) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, referring to FIG. 32, in the process of S108 of the start command reception process (FIG. 31) of the second embodiment, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19). An example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on “effect image data notifying of BB2 winning” (FIG. 30) read from the BB2 winning notification effect image data table (FIG. 30) will be described.

  FIGS. 32 (1) to (4) show a set of continuous effect images. The effect image shown in FIG. 32 (1) is changed to FIG. 32 (2), FIG. 32 (3), and FIG. 32 (4). Since the BB2 gaming state is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, the winning image of the BB2 is notified without inverting the player's sunk psychological state by displaying the effect image that does not have a sense of expectation in this way. There may be a production effect.

  In addition, you may display continuously each effect image from FIG. 32 (1) to (4) in the game where the said BB2 was won. 32 (1) in the game won by BB2, the effect image in FIG. 32 (2) in the game next to the game won by BB2, and FIG. 32 (3) in the next game. The effect image may be a so-called continuous effect in which the effect image of FIG. 32 (4) is displayed in the next game. In this case, it is a continuous effect over 4 games. In this case, the display of the effect image in FIG. 32 (4) clarifies the content that the series of effect images intended to notify. The number of continuous production games is not limited to these four games, and the design can be changed as appropriate.

  Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a notification that there is a possibility that the BB1 gaming state may end is performed not when a BET command is received but when a start command is received. In the third embodiment, the BET command reception process (FIG. 24) of the first embodiment is not executed, and instead of the star command reception process (FIG. 25) of the first embodiment, a start command of the third embodiment is used. The difference is that the reception process (FIG. 33) is executed. Other structural requirements of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, since the start lever 6 is operated by the player and the start switch 6S detects the operation, the BB1 gaming state may be terminated, so that the BB1 gaming state is terminated. When the remaining payout number of medals is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the notification is executed in detail according to the type of the selected small role.

  For example, referring to FIG. 14 (1), when the BET number is 1, when the remaining payout number of medals is 15 or less, the payout number of medals at the time of winning all the small roles is 15. Regardless of the type of the small role, it is notified that the BB1 gaming state may be ended by paying out medals accompanying the winning of the selected small role.

  Also, referring to FIG. 14 (2), when the number of BETs is 2 and 3, and the remaining payout number of medals is 9 or more and 15 or less, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning the prize for the small role of the plum Since there are 15 cards, it is notified that the BB1 gaming state may be ended by paying out medals accompanying the winning of the small role of the plum. When the remaining number of medals that can be paid out is 5 or more and 8 or less, the number of medals to be paid out when winning the prize for the small role of plum and the small role of watermelon is 15 and 8 respectively, so It is informed that there is a possibility that the BB1 gaming state may be ended by paying out medals associated with winning a winning combination. When the remaining payout number of medals is 3 or 4, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning a prize for the Plum, Watermelon, and Upper / Lower Cherry halves is 15, 8, and 4, respectively. Therefore, it is informed that the BB1 gaming state may be ended by paying out medals associated with winning a prize of a plum small part, a watermelon small part or an upper / lower cherry small part. When the remaining number of medals that can be paid out is 1 or 2, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning a prize for all small roles is 15, 8, 4 or 2. It is notified that the BB1 gaming state may be ended by paying out medals accompanying the winning of a small role.

  Referring to FIG. 33, the start command transmitted from main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) to sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19) by executing S <b> 43 of FIG. 23 through S <b> 20 of FIG. 21. The start command reception process of the third embodiment that is started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the sub control circuit 72 is received will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state or the RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state (S111). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S112, and when it is NO, the process moves to S115.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the remaining payable number is 15 or less (S112). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S113, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S115.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the medal payout number at the time of winning the winning combination is a payout number that may end the BB1 gaming state (S113). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S114, and when it is NO, the process moves to S115.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that the BB1 gaming state can be ended (S114). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that the BB1 gaming state may be ended, and the BB1 gaming state end possibility notification effect image data table ( An effect image corresponding to the effect image data (FIG. 16) stored in FIG. 16) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is BB1 (S115). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S116, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines by lottery whether or not to notify that BB1 has been won (S116). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines one random number from a random number range of 0 to 127 by software control, and refers to the BB1 winning notification determination table (FIG. 15) to determine which effect content The content of the effect (effect identifier) is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range of (effect identifier). Subsequently, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determination result of S116 is to notify that BB1 has been won (S117). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S118, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that BB1 has been won (S118). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that BB1 has been won, and the effect image data stored in the BB1 win notification effect image data table (FIG. 17). An effect image corresponding to (FIG. 17) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment is not at the time of receiving a BET command or at the time of receiving a start command, but at the time of receiving a display combination command, it is informed that the BB1 gaming state will be ended with the first embodiment. Different. When the display combination command is received, the display combination displayed by the stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has already been determined. Thus, it is possible to notify the player of a certain situation that BB1 is terminated, not an uncertain situation that BB1 may be terminated. In the fourth embodiment, the BET command reception process (FIG. 24) of the first embodiment is not executed, and the display combination command reception process of FIG. 35 is executed instead of the display combination command reception process of FIG. The point is different. In addition, since a certain situation that BB1 is terminated is notified when the display combination command is received, this notification image is naturally not an uncertain situation that BB1 may be terminated, but certainty that BB1 is terminated. The situation will be notified. Therefore, the BB1 gaming state end notification effect image data table of FIG. 34 is used instead of the BB1 gaming state end possibility notification effect image data table of FIG. Other structural requirements of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the small combination included in the display combination wins, it is notified that the BB1 gaming state is finished, so when the remaining payout number of medals in the BB1 gaming state becomes a predetermined number or less. In addition, the notification is executed in detail according to the type of the winning combination.

  For example, referring to FIG. 14 (1), when the BET number is 1, when the remaining payout number of medals is 15 or less, the payout number of medals at the time of winning all the small roles is 15. At the time of winning of all the small roles, it is notified that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out medals accompanying the winning of the small roles.

  Also, referring to FIG. 14 (2), when the number of BETs is 2 and 3, and the remaining payout number of medals is 9 or more and 15 or less, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning the prize for the small role of the plum Since there are 15 cards, it is informed that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out medals accompanying the winning of the small role of the plum. When the remaining number of medals that can be paid out is 5 or more and 8 or less, the number of medals to be paid out when winning the prize for the small role of plum and the small role of watermelon is 15 and 8 respectively, so It is informed that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out medals associated with winning the winning combination. When the remaining payout number of medals is 3 or 4, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning a prize for the Plum, Watermelon, and Upper / Lower Cherry halves is 15, 8, and 4, respectively. Therefore, it is notified that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out medals associated with winning a prize of a small part of a plum, a small part of a watermelon or a small part of an upper / lower cherry. When the number of remaining medals that can be paid out is one or two, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning of all small roles is 15, 8, 4 or 2, so medals for winning all small roles It is notified that the BB1 gaming state is ended by paying out.

  First, referring to FIG. 34, the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) controlled by the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) is displayed on the liquid crystal display in the process of S128 of the display combination command reception process (FIG. 35) described later. A data table of the BB1 gaming state end notification effect image displayed on the device 5 will be described. In the BB1 game state end notification effect image data table, effect image data for notifying that the BB1 game state is ended by paying out a medal by winning a small role is stored in association with the effect contents. This table is stored in the image ROM 88 (FIG. 19).

  The content of the production includes “production for informing the end of the BB1 gaming state”. This effect content is associated with “effect image data for informing the end of the BB1 gaming state”. The effect image displayed in “effect image data notifying the end of the BB1 gaming state” is, for example, an effect image shown in FIG.

  Next, referring to FIG. 35, S43 in FIG. 23 is executed through S30 in FIG. 22, whereby the data is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). The display combination command reception process of the fourth embodiment, which is started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the displayed display combination command is received by the sub control circuit 72, will be described. .

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S123.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 sets 466 as an initial value to the “remaining payable number of sheets” stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 19) (S122). The numerical value of 466 is based on the BB1 gaming state end condition.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state or the RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state (S123). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S124, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a small combination, that is, whether or not a small combination is won (S124). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S125, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 subtracts the payout number corresponding to the displayed small combination, that is, the winning small combination from the “remaining payable number” (S125). For example, when the BET number is 3 and the display combination is a watermelon small combination, the watermelon small combination wins and 8 medals are paid out, so 8 is subtracted from the “remaining payable number”. To do.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the remaining payout possible number is 15 or less (S126). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S127, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the payout number of medals for the display combination is a payout number for ending the BB1 gaming state (S127). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S128, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 that the BB1 gaming state is over (S128). That is, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to notify that the BB1 gaming state is ended, and is stored in the BB1 gaming state end notification effect image data table (FIG. 34). The effect image corresponding to the effect image data (FIG. 34) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 36, in the process of S128 of the display combination command reception process (FIG. 35), the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19), and BB1 ends. An example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on “effect image data notifying the end of BB1” read from the notification effect data table will be described.

  Although the BB1 gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player, when the player informs the end of the gaming state by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 36, the player clearly ends the BB1 gaming state. It can be recognized and may contribute to the improvement of gaming convenience.

  According to the first to fourth embodiments described above, the following gaming machines 1 can be realized.

  In the first embodiment, when BB1 is won, it can be notified according to the lottery result that BB1 has been won, but when BB2 is won, it is not notified that BB2 has been won. That is, BB1 is a game state advantageous to the player, but BB2 is a game state unfavorable for the player. Therefore, when the game state can be shifted to an advantageous game state, this is notified, and the game state becomes unfavorable. If it can be transferred, this is not notified at all.

  In the first embodiment, when the player operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 in the BB1 gaming state, the BB1 gaming state end condition is satisfied by paying out medals by winning one of the display combinations. For example, when the remaining payout number of medals is 15 or less, it is notified that BB1 may end. In addition, not only the BB1 gaming state but also a specific condition (the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number or more, or the number of wins or the number of games for a small role is a predetermined number or more) such as a BB2 gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CT gaming state. If the gaming state is completed when it is satisfied, the player may be notified that the special gaming state may be terminated when the player operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. .

  In the second embodiment, when BB2 is won, the fact that BB2 has been won can be notified according to the lottery result, but the content of the notification (for example, the effect image) has a sense of expectation from the player. It's not something to save.

  In the third embodiment, when the operation of the start lever 6 by the player in the BB1 gaming state is detected by the start switch 6S, the end condition for the BB1 gaming state is satisfied by paying out a medal by winning a display combination. In this case, for example, when the remaining payout number of medals is 15 or less, it is notified that BB1 may end. In addition, not only the BB1 gaming state but also a specific condition (the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number or more, or the number of wins or the number of games for a small role is a predetermined number or more) such as a BB2 gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CT gaming state. If the gaming state is terminated when it is satisfied, the fact that these special gaming states may be terminated is notified when the operation of the start lever 6 by the player is detected by the start switch 6S. May be.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the end condition of the BB1 gaming state is satisfied by paying out medals by winning one of the display combinations in the BB1 gaming state, the remaining medals are paid out according to the number of medals paid out for the winning display combination. When the possible number is less than or equal to the predetermined number, a notification is made that BB1 is surely finished.

  In the above embodiment, it is assumed that BB1 or BB2 is won according to the lottery result only in the winning game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the BB1 carryover state or the BB2 carryover state in which BB1 or BB2 is carried over, it may be determined whether or not to notify by performing a game lottery until winning.

  Both the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state are special gaming states called bonuses. The BB1 gaming state is a gaming state that is suitable for a bonus and exhibits a gaming property that gives a player a large profit. However, the BB2 gaming state is a gaming state that not only gives a large profit to the player but is also more disadvantageous than the general gaming state. Therefore, although it is a bonus, the BB2 gaming state is a gaming state that is not preferable for the player. It is not pleasing to the player that BB2 who shifts to an unfavorable BB2 gaming state is elected. There is a problem that the player's psychology is reversed in order to inform the player that he is not pleased with such a player. In order to solve this problem, the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment is configured not to notify that BB2 has been won, or to perform notification without expectation even if notified. By doing so, it is possible to clarify the fact that BB2, which is a special gaming state called a bonus in the configuration of the gaming machine 1, is positioned as a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player.

  Conventionally, at the end of a special gaming state such as BB or RB, the player can recognize this end by applying a game lock that does not allow the gaming machine to accept a gaming operation for a predetermined time. If the game lock is not applied, the player cannot clearly recognize the end of the special game state. Therefore, the operation of the start lever 6 is detected by the start switch 6S when the player operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 in the BB1 gaming state by the gaming machine 1 of the first to fourth embodiments. When the end condition of the BB1 gaming state is satisfied by paying out a medal by winning a winning combination of one of the display combinations, the presentation means or the notification means in consideration of the remaining payout number of medals and the medal payout number of the display combination The player is notified of the end of the special gaming state by performing or notifying. If the remaining payable number of medals exceeds the number of displayed medal medals, the special gaming state does not end, and no production or notification is performed. In this way, the player can clearly recognize the end of the special gaming state without applying a game lock.

  RB and SRB of the above embodiment are 1st type special combination objects, and BB1 and BB2 are the continuous object operation apparatus which operates this 1st type special combination object continuously. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, medals are not paid out in the game in which BB1, BB2, RB, and SRB are established. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals may be paid out to the player in the game in which these BB1, BB2, RB, and SRB are established.

  The predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the image data stored in the various image data tables of the above embodiment may be a still image or a moving image. But you can. Further, even if the predetermined effect image is 2D graphics composed of 2D (Two Dimension, 2D) images, the predetermined effect image is digitized so as to display a 3D (Three Dimension, 3D) image. It may be 3D graphics that displays a three-dimensional moving image by changing.

  In the above embodiment, the effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is used as notification means for notifying that BB1 has been won and that BB1 may be terminated or that BB1 is terminated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and light emitted from light emitting members such as the LED 101 and the lamp 102, light emitted from the light emitting diode, sound emitted from the speakers 21L and 21R, or a predetermined combination thereof may be used.

  As mentioned above, although several embodiment of this invention was illustrated, it is not restricted to these.

  Each means, which is a constituent requirement of the gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment, can be appropriately changed in design so as to meet the spirit of the present invention. Also, in the various tables employed in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the type and name of information to be determined, the set lottery value, winning probability, and other numerical values are arbitrarily changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. be able to. For example, the types such as the winning combination, the winning winning combination effect state for the stop, the lottery probability, the determination probability, etc. are not limited to those adopted in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. In addition, the design drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the character used for the effect display, the image based on the notification content, and the like can be appropriately changed. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

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

The perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The front view of the substantially vertical surface comprised by the panel display part 2a and the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partial development view of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the generation condition of each game state of 1st Embodiment, completion | finish conditions, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the display combination for every BET and game state of 1st Embodiment, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of 1st Embodiment is 1. FIG. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of 1st Embodiment is 2. FIG. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of 1st Embodiment is 3. FIG. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop for every gaming state of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state of 1st Embodiment, and the winning combination for a stop. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of "the relationship between the remaining payable number of sheets to the upper limit which can pay out BB1 game state medal and the small part of the medal payout number which can complete | finish the said BB1 game state" of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the BB1 winning notification determination table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the BB1 completion | finish possibility alerting | reporting effect image data table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the BB1 winning notification effect image data table of 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The main flowchart of the process performed by the main control circuit 71 of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart of the regular interruption process performed with the main control circuit 71 of 1st Embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing a BET command reception process executed by the sub control circuit 72 of the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing start command reception processing executed by the sub-control circuit 72 of the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display combination command reception performed by the sub-control circuit 72 of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the production image of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the production image of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the BB2 winning notification determination table of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the BB2 winning notification effect image data table of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception performed with the sub control circuit 72 of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the production image of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception performed with the sub control circuit 72 of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the BB1 game state completion notification effect image data table of 4th Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display combination command reception performed by the sub control circuit 72 of 4th Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the production image of 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine in which a unit game is performed by betting a predetermined game value by a player, and the predetermined game value is given to the player according to establishment of a predetermined condition,
Display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A winning combination determination probability management means for managing a determination probability of each winning combination determined according to a game start command signal output based on a game start operation by a player;
A winning combination determination means for determining the winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means;
Stop command signal output means for outputting a stop operation command signal based on a stop operation by the player;
Stop control for stopping and displaying the symbol or the predetermined combination corresponding to the winning combination by controlling the display of the display means to change based on the output timing of the stop operation command signal and the winning combination. Means,
When the symbol corresponding to the first winning combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, the predetermined game value is given to the player based on the first degree of advantage. First special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the first special gaming state to be granted;
When the symbol corresponding to the second winning combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, the degree of advantage for the player is lower than the degree of the first advantage. Second special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a second special gaming state that gives the player the predetermined gaming value based on the degree of advantage of two;
When it is permitted by the stop control means to perform stop display of the symbol corresponding to the first winning combination or the second winning combination or a predetermined combination of the symbols, the first winning combination or Stop display permission state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a permission state permitting stop display of the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the second winning combination;
Only when the gaming state is shifted to a permission state permitting the stop display of the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the first winning combination by the stop display permission state transition means. Notification determining means for determining whether to notify that the symbol corresponding to the combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is permitted to be stopped and displayed;
Notification means for performing the notification;
A gaming machine comprising: a notification control unit that controls the notification unit to perform the notification according to a determination result by the notification determination unit. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming state includes the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state, the specific gaming state, and a normal gaming state different from these gaming states, and the second special gaming state is the normal gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state is more disadvantageous to the player.

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