JP2006296725A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can eliminate monotonousness in game potentialities and moreover, improve the attractiveness of games. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) has the main control circuit (71) which actuates the BB (big bonus) game status relatively disadvantageous for players as compared with the ordinary game status when a prescribed combination of figures is displayed in the ordinary game status and a sub control circuit (72) which controls the reporting in a reporting area (28) that enables the reporting of the information pertaining to the game in the RB (regular bonus) game satus provided in the BB game status. The sub control circuit (72) switches the ST mode from the determination of whether the ST mode should be switched or not to determine whether the reporting should be made from the ST mode switched. When no reporting is decided from the ST mode switched, the sub control circuit (72) also determines whether the reporting should be made from the internal winning combination in the RB game status. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

Also, a special mode is provided in which the re-game probability improving gaming state and the small role notification gaming state can be started simultaneously when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and can be ended simultaneously when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. What has been proposed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this gaming machine, it is determined in advance by lottery whether or not it is possible to generate at least a small combination and a re-game by the function of the prior determination means. By the action of the re-game probability improving gaming state control means, it is controlled to the re-game probability improving gaming state capable of improving the probability that the re-determining means can be generated in advance by the pre-deciding means. . When it is determined in advance by the predetermining means that it is possible to generate a small combination, it is notified by the action of the small combination notification game state control means that the small combination has been determined in advance. Then, by the action of the special mode control means, the re-game probability improving gaming state and the small role notification gaming state are started simultaneously when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and controlled to a special mode that ends simultaneously when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. It becomes possible.
JP 2003-305173 A JP 2002-11152 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the special game state generating means generates a plurality of types of special game states with different expected amounts of gaming value. For this reason, if the type of special gaming state that occurs is different, the expected amount of gaming value will be different, but each special gaming state is an advantageous gaming state, making the game characteristics monotonous It was the cause. On the other hand, when a game section such as a re-game probability improving gaming state is provided, the player can enjoy the game in anticipation that the game section starts.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not have monotonous game characteristics and further enhances the fun of gaming.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the gaming machine, the notification control means is based on the determination results of the first notification determination means and the second notification determination means in a predetermined game section. And controlling the notification means.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and start operations (for example, a start operation which will be described later) Based on a start signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) based on the signal output by the start signal output means A winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing a probability lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for determining a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described later, an internal winning combination described later, a carryover combination described later), etc. ) And symbol variation means (for example, variation display, etc.) for performing symbol variation (for example, variation display) displayed by the symbol display device based on the signal output from the start signal output device. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, and a main control circuit 71, which will be described later), and a signal for commanding the stop of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on a stop operation (for example, an operation by a player). A stop signal output means (for example, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc., which will be described later) for outputting (for example, a stop command signal, which will be described later), a signal output by the stop signal output means, and the winning combination determining means. Based on the determined winning combination, stop control means (for example, means for performing slip frame number determination processing described later, step S16 in FIG. 19 described later) that performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means. Means for performing step S18, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and a symbol discriminator for discriminating a symbol combination displayed by the symbol display unit. Steps (for example, a means for discriminating a display combination to be described later, a means for performing step S21 in FIG. 20 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and a symbol combination (for example, described later) When the symbol discriminating means discriminates that "Bell-Bell-Bell" or the like is displayed, game value giving means for giving a player a game value (eg, medal) (eg, step of FIG. 20 described later) A means for performing S27, a main control circuit 71 described later), a notification means configured to be able to notify information relating to the game (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 2b described later), and a notification control means for controlling the notification means ( For example, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “BAR” to be described later) in a specific state (for example, a general gaming state to be described later) and the like, for example, a main control circuit 71 (to be described later) and a sub control circuit 72 (to be described later). BAR-BAR "etc.) is displayed by the symbol display means, and the symbol determination means determines that the player is in a disadvantageous state (e.g. 3BB gaming state (for example, a disadvantageous state operating means (for example, a means for switching a gaming state described later, a main control circuit 71 (for example) described later)), and a condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied in the disadvantageous state (for example, First determination information (for example, FIG. 17 described later) for determining whether or not to perform the notification in a predetermined game section (for example, RB gaming state described later) provided in RB winning or RB establishment described later. In the table shown in (4), a lottery value corresponding to the presence of navigation provided in correspondence with the ST mode, the ST mode itself, and the like, and second determination information (for example, navigation described later Determination information storage means for storing information on whether or not to shift to RB, lottery value corresponding to shift of RB with navigation, etc. (for example, RB shift lottery table with navigation shown in FIG. RAM84, etc.) and first notification determining means (for example, step S159 in FIG. 30 described later) for determining whether to perform the notification based on the first determination information on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. , Means for performing step S165 in FIG. 31 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and the case where the first notification determining means determines not to perform the notification (for example, step S123 in FIG. 28 to be described later). Second notification for determining whether or not to perform the notification based on the second determination information in the predetermined game section (for example, in a situation where the game state identifier is 5). Determining means (for example, means for performing step S129 of FIG. 28 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and the notification control means in the predetermined game section, A gaming machine, wherein the notification means is controlled based on a determination result of the second notification determination means (for example, whether a navigation flag is on or off).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the disadvantageous state operating means determines that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means in a specific state, the symbol discrimination means compares with the specific state, Operate in a disadvantageous state that is relatively unfavorable for the player. Therefore, the game is not monotonous, and the player can advance the game with a sense of tension. Moreover, a 2nd alert determination means determines in a predetermined | prescribed game area whether to alert | report based on 2nd determination information, when a 1st alert determination means determines not notifying. The notification control unit controls the notification unit based on the determination results of the first notification determination unit and the second notification determination unit in a predetermined game section. Therefore, since it is determined whether the notification is made by the first notification determining means and the second notification determining means, various changes can be brought about in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, from the viewpoint of the player, even if the first notification determining unit determines not to notify, there is a case where the notification is made in a predetermined game section in accordance with the determination of the second notification determining unit. You can enjoy the game in anticipation of notification even in the game section.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the determination information storage unit stores the second determination information corresponding to a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination described later) determined by the winning combination determining unit. The second notification determining unit stores the winning combination determination when the first notification determining unit determines not to perform the notification (for example, when the determination in step S123 in FIG. 28 described later is NO). A gaming machine, wherein, in the predetermined game section, whether or not to notify is determined based on the second determination information corresponding to the winning combination determined by the means.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in the second aspect, the second notification determination unit corresponds to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit when the first notification determining unit determines not to perform the notification. Whether or not to make a notification is determined in a predetermined game section. Even if it is determined not to notify by the first notification determining means, whether or not to notify based on the second determination information corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means by the second notification determining means is predetermined. Since it is determined in the game section, the player can advance the game while paying attention to the winning combination in the predetermined game section, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), number-of-times information management for managing information on the number of unit games in the disadvantaged state (for example, a chance zone game number counter described later, a chance zone flag described later, etc.) In determining whether or not the first notification determining means performs the notification (for example, a means for performing step S168 of FIG. 31 described later, a step S173 of FIG. 31 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the like. Based on the determination result of the switching determination means (for example, the means for performing step S119 in FIG. 27 described later, the sub-control circuit 72 described later) that determines whether or not to switch the first determination information to be used. Switching means for switching the first decision information (for example, means for performing step S120 in FIG. 27 described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the like. Switching determination means, a game machine, characterized by determining whether to switch the first determination information on the basis of the information the number information managing means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the switching determination unit switches the first determination information based on information on the number of unit games in the disadvantaged state managed by the number information management unit. The first notification determination unit determines whether to perform notification based on the first determination information on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Accordingly, whether or not notification is performed in a predetermined game section can be changed based on information on the number of unit games in a disadvantageous state, so that the interest of the game can be improved. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to enjoy the game by paying attention to information on the number of times.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), the switching determination unit may be configured such that the information managed by the number information management unit indicates a number of times less than a specific number (for example, 20 times described later) (for example, later described). In the case where the chance zone flag is ON), the probability that the first notification determination unit determines to perform the notification among the first determination information stored in the determination information storage unit is relatively high. Decide whether or not to switch to certain special decision information (for example, navigation confirmation ST mode or mode D described later) (for example, determination based on a table shown in (1) of FIG. 17 described later), and the number information When the information managed by the management means indicates a large number of times compared to the specific number of times (for example, when a chance zone flag described later is off), the information stored in the decision information storage means Of the decision information, decide whether or not to switch to first decision information different from the special decision information (for example, ST modes A to C described later) (for example, decided based on a table shown in FIG. 16 described later) A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), when the information managed by the number information management unit indicates a number of times less than or equal to a specific number, the probability that the first notification determination unit determines to perform the notification is relatively highest. It is determined whether or not to switch to special decision information having a high probability. When the information managed by the number information management means indicates a larger number of times than the specific number of times, it is determined whether or not to switch to the first decision information different from the special decision information. From the viewpoint of the player, it can be expected that whether or not to switch to the special decision information is decided while enjoying the game while paying attention to the information managed by the number information management means.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the information related to the game includes a determination result of the winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, etc.) A gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine described in (5), the determination result of the winning combination determining means is information used when the stop control means performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a motivation to pay attention to the content of the notification and improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, since whether or not to notify is determined by the first notification determining means and the second notification determining means, various changes can be brought about in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, from the viewpoint of the player, even if the first notification determining unit determines not to notify, there is a case where the notification is made in a predetermined game section in accordance with the determination of the second notification determining unit. You can enjoy the game in anticipation of notification even in the game section.

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

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

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

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

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

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

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

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

  The operation of the left stop button 7L is hereinafter referred to as “left stop operation”. The operation of the center stop button 7C is hereinafter referred to as “central stop operation”. The operation of the right stop button 7R is hereinafter referred to as “right stop operation”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are arranged such that at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can be pressed, the player can use the reels 3L, 21C, and 21R. It will be in a transmissive state so that symbols on 3C and 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It represents.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 displays an image (for example, a notification lamp) that clearly informs that a bonus can be established, an effect for increasing the interest of the game, and for the player to advance the game advantageously. Displays necessary information.

  The effect display area 23 has a notification area 28. The notification area 28 is a pentagonal area provided below the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and is used when notifying the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. Specifically, the notification area 28 is configured as shown in (1) to (3) of FIG. 7 described later when the navigation presence flag is on in the second RB gaming state described later.

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

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

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

  The left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two identical annular frames with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the frame structure. And a transmission member that transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided at the center of the ring frame to the annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. The central reel 3C and the right reel 3R have the same structure as that of the left reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “bell (design 93)”, “watermelon (design 94)”, “white 7 (design) 95) "," Replay (symbol 96) "," Cherry (symbol 97) "," Black symbol (symbol 98) ", and" Blank symbol (symbol 99) ". ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Examples of the roles are 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 1RB, 2RB, Replay, Bell small role, Cherry small role, Watermelon small role, Special small role, Red JAC small role, Blue JAC A small role and a black JAC small role are provided. BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory. RB is a type 1 special agent. Hereinafter, the first BB, the second BB, and the third BB are collectively referred to as “BB”. Further, the first RB and the second RB are collectively referred to as “RB” hereinafter.

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

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 18 to 24 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, the reels are stopped according to the operation of a probability lottery table, a winning combination determination table for stop, and a stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). A stop table group for determining the mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and a work area shown in FIG. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and the current gaming state.

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11, 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table (FIGS. 10 to 12 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is that the combination of the corresponding symbol and the profit given to the player are indirectly determined through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal winning combination or the display combination described later. It can be said that it is associated.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 25 to 36 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, a start ST mode transition table (FIG. 15) described later, an ST mode transition lottery table (FIG. 16), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (the above-described notification mode effect etc.) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIG. 7 described later).

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

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

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 92 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like. The work RAM 94 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  A display example of the notification area 28 will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 7 shows a display example 1 at the time of a start operation when the internal winning combination is a red JAC small combination in the second RB gaming state described later. In this display example 1, “bell-bell-red 7”, which is a symbol combination corresponding to the red JAC small combination, is displayed in the notification area 28.

  (2) of FIG. 7 shows a display example 2 at the time of a start operation when the internal winning combination is a blue JAC small combination in the second RB gaming state described later. In this display example 2, “bell-bell-blue 7”, which is a symbol combination corresponding to the blue JAC small combination, is displayed in the notification area 28.

  (3) of FIG. 7 shows a display example 3 at the time of start operation when the internal winning combination is the black JAC small combination in the second RB gaming state described later. In this display example 3, “bell-bell-black symbol” which is a symbol combination corresponding to the black JAC small role is displayed in the notification area 28.

  From the player's point of view, the combination of symbols displayed in the notification area 28 can be used to determine whether a red JAC small role, a blue JAC small role, or a black JAC small role has been won internally, and the establishment of an internal winning role is realized. Can be used to do this.

  Here, when the internal winning combination is a red JAC small combination, a blue JAC small combination, or a black JAC small combination, the left symbol display area 21L and the central symbol display area 21C include “ The stop is controlled so that the “bell” is tempered.

  The player has won an internal winning by aiming at the symbol corresponding to the notification among the symbols of “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “black symbol” arranged on the right reel 3R. It can be established without missing the JAC small part. The red JAC small role, the blue JAC small role, and the black JAC small role are collectively referred to as “JAC small role” hereinafter.

  FIG. 8 shows the game state of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied.

  In each gaming state, the type of winning combination or its winning probability is basically different. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of probability lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished based on the types of winning combinations that may be won internally and the probability of winning internally.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, a BB carryover state, an RB carryover state, an FT gaming state, and an FT gaming / carrying state. The BB carryover state and the RB carryover state are hereinafter referred to as “carryover state”. In addition, a role carried over in this carryover state (bonus won internally) is referred to as a “carryover role” hereinafter. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the display line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination).

  The general gaming state is basically a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states. As will be described later, the expected value K1 in the general gaming state is 0.403. The general gaming state is a gaming state without a carryover combination.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The BB gaming state includes a first BB gaming state, a second BB gaming state, and a third BB gaming state. The first BB gaming state includes a first BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The second BB gaming state includes a second BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The third BB gaming state includes a third BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state.

  Hereinafter, the first BB gaming state, the second BB gaming state, and the third BB gaming state are collectively referred to as “BB gaming state”. Hereinafter, the first BB general gaming state, the second BB general gaming state, and the third BB general gaming state are collectively referred to as “BB general gaming state”. The RB gaming state includes a first RB gaming state and a second RB gaming state. Hereinafter, the first RB gaming state and the second RB gaming state are collectively referred to as “RB gaming state”.

  In the second RB gaming state, the JAC small combination may win internally, and the internal winning combination may be notified. Specifically, the notification may be performed in the second RB gaming state constituting the third BB gaming state, but the notification is performed in the second RB gaming state constituting the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state. There is no case. When the internal winning combination is notified in the second RB gaming state, the JAC small combination that has been won internally can be established without fail.

  On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is not notified in the second RB gaming state, the JAC small combination may be missed. Specifically, in the RB gaming state, the game is played with the BET number being 1, and the effective line is only the center line 8c. In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called “sliding frames” is set to 4, but in the right reel 3R, “red 7” and “blue 7”, “blue 7” and “black symbol”, “black symbol”. Between “Red 7” and “Red 7”, four or more symbols are arranged.

  From the viewpoint of the player, if the internal winning combination is not notified, it is impossible to simultaneously aim for the establishment of two or more of the three types of JAC small combinations. In other words, the player must rely on intuition and aim for one of the JAC small roles. Accordingly, when the internal winning combination is not notified in the second RB gaming state, the probability that the JAC small combination is established becomes 1/3.

  Here, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating. Further, the RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special combination” is operating.

  As will be described later, the expected value K2 in the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state is 13.141. The expected value K3 of the third BB gaming state when the internal winning combination is always notified in the second RB gaming state is 0.514. In the second RB gaming state, the expected value K4 of the third BB gaming state when no notification of the internal winning combination is performed is 0.446.

  The BB carryover state is a gaming state in which symbol combinations corresponding to BB are allowed to be arranged along the display line (BB is established) over one or more games (allowed according to the internal winning combination). Moreover, it is a gaming state in which the carryover combination is BB.

  The RB carryover state is a gaming state in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the RB is allowed along one or more games (establishment of RB). Moreover, it is a gaming state in which the carryover combination is RB. The RB carryover state shifts from the BB general gaming state.

  The FT gaming state is a gaming state that has a relatively high probability of winning internally for replay as compared to other gaming states (for example, a general gaming state). In the FT game state, unlike the FT game / carry-over state, there is no carryover combination.

  The FT game / carry-over state is a game state in which a combination of symbols corresponding to BB or RB is lined up along the display line (BB establishment or RB establishment) is allowed over one or more games (game with carryover) State). The FT gaming / carry-over state is a gaming state in which the probability of internally winning a replay is relatively high compared to other gaming states.

  In the embodiment, an FT operating flag (identification information) is used to determine whether or not the game state has a relatively high probability of winning internally for replay. When the FT operating flag is on, the gaming state has a relatively high probability. When the FT operating flag is off, the gaming state has a relatively low probability.

  Therefore, when the FT operating flag is on and there is no carryover combination, the FT gaming state is set. Further, when the FT operating flag is on and there is a carryover combination, the FT game / carryover state is set. When the FT operating flag is off, the game state is basically a general gaming state or a carryover state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the condition for generating the BB gaming state is establishment of BB. In the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state, the game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied) when the acquired number of sheets (for example, a so-called “pure increase number” or “paid-out number”) is a predetermined number (for example, 466 sheets) or more. ) And the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. The net increase number is a number obtained by subtracting the BET number from the payout number. Further, in the third BB gaming state, when the acquired number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, 401), the gaming state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied), and the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state.

  The condition for the carryover state is either internal winning for BB, internal winning for RB, or internal winning for RB in the BB gaming state. When the BB or RB is established, the BB gaming state ends, or the RB gaming state starts in the BB gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, or the general gaming Transition to the state.

  The occurrence condition of the BB general gaming state is that the BB is established or that the RB gaming state ends in the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state starts, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is that RB is established in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state. The transition condition is established when one of the conditions that the game of the possible number of games (eight times in the embodiment) is finished or the BB gaming state is finished, and the gaming state is the general gaming state, Transition to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state or the BB general gaming state. The number of games that can be played is the number of games that can be played in the RB gaming state.

  The generation condition of the FT gaming state is that the first BB gaming state or the second BB gaming state ends. The transition condition is established when one of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 400 times) the game is completed, BB is internally won, or BB is established, and the gaming state is the general gaming state. , Transition to the FT gaming / carry-over state or the BB gaming state.

  The condition for generating the FT gaming / carry-over state is that the BB is internally won in the FT gaming state. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 400 times) the game is completed and BB is established, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the carryover state.

  Here, the game section that is in the third BB general gaming state can be classified by the super time mode (hereinafter abbreviated as “ST mode”). The ST mode includes A to D. Depending on the ST mode when the second RB becomes a display combination (when established), the probability that the internal winning combination will be notified (navigated) in the second RB gaming state is different.

  When the second RB becomes a display combination in the ST mode D, the internal winning combination is notified with a probability of 100% in the second RB gaming state (wins with notification). The ST mode D is hereinafter referred to as “navigation confirmation ST mode”.

  In the 3BB general gaming state, a chance zone (chance section) for continuing 20 games is provided. When the second RB becomes a display combination in the chance zone, the internal winning combination is always notified in the second RB gaming state regardless of the ST mode.

  In the chance zone, there is a case where the navigation determination ST mode is entered in accordance with the internal winning combination. When transitioning to the navigation confirmation ST mode in the chance zone, the navigation confirmation ST mode continues even when the chance zone ends, on condition that the second RB is not established in the navigation confirmation ST mode. When the second RB is established in the navigation confirmation ST mode, the internal winning combination is always notified in the second RB gaming state. Note that the transition to the navigation confirmation ST mode is realized only in the chance zone.

  The number of games in which the chance zone continues is hereinafter referred to as “chance zone game frequency”. The counting means for counting the number of chance zone games is hereinafter referred to as “chance zone game number counter”. A flag (information) for identifying whether or not it is a chance zone is hereinafter referred to as a “chance zone flag”. Further, a flag for identifying whether or not to notify the internal winning combination in the second RB gaming state is hereinafter referred to as “navigation flag”.

  With reference to FIG. 9, a combination of a combination, a symbol, and a payout number will be described.

  The first BB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line (the display combination is the first BB). The second BB is established by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line (the display combination is the second BB). The third BB is established by arranging “black symbol-black symbol-black symbol” along the active line (the display combination is the third BB).

  The first RB is established by arranging “Red 7-Bell-Bell” along the active line in the BB general gaming state or the RB carryover state. The second RB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-black symbol” along the active line in the BB general gaming state or the RB carryover state.

  Replay is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established.

  The small part of cherry is formed by arranging “cherry-any-any” along the active line. Here, “any” indicates an arbitrary symbol. That is, among the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry small combination, the symbols corresponding to the central and right reels 3C and 3R can be configured with any symbol (any of a plurality of symbols arranged). .

  When “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L and “cherry-any-any” is arranged along one active line (center line 8c), the number of medals to be paid out is RB The number is 8 in the gaming state and 2 in the non-RB gaming state. The display combination in this case is hereinafter referred to as “small cherry small combination”. When “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower part of the left symbol display area 21L and “cherry-any-any” is arranged along two active lines, the number of medals to be paid out is four. . The display combination in this case is hereinafter referred to as “small cherry corner”.

  In the RB gaming state, a game is played with a BET number of 1, and only the center line 8c becomes an active line. Therefore, even if “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower part of the left symbol display area 21L, and “cherry-any-any” is arranged along two effective lines, the display combination does not become a small part of cherry.

  When the internal winning combination is a cherry small combination in a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, the small display of the medium cherry is displayed only when the so-called “bitter push” of “cherry” is performed at the position of the center line 8c. When the combination is played and “bita push” is not performed, the display combination becomes a small cherry corner combination, or the display combination becomes none (missed). On the other hand, in the RB gaming state, when the internal winning combination is a cherry small combination, “cherry” is pulled into the middle position of the left symbol display area 21L (retraction control), and the display combination is a small cherry small combination. Or the display combination is lost (missed).

  The combinations of symbols that result in the formation of the watermelon, red JAC, blue JAC, black JAC, and special roles are as shown.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The probability lottery table includes information on the range of random numbers for internal winning and the probability of internal winning for each combination. The random number extraction range is “0” to “65535”. In the gaming state in which the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are used, the game is played with a BET number of 3. In the gaming state in which the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is used, the game is played with a BET number of 1.

  (1) of FIG. 10 shows the general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general gaming state, there may be cases where the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, the replay, the bell small part, the special small part, the cherry small part, and the watermelon small part are internally won.

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows the probability lottery table for the first and second BB general gaming states (red 7, blue 7). In the first BB general gaming state and the second BB general gaming state, there may be cases where the first RB, the second RB, the replay, the bell small part, the special small part, the cherry small part, and the watermelon small part are internally won.

  (3) of FIG. 10 shows a probability lottery table for the 3BB general gaming state (black symbol). In the third BB general gaming state, there are cases where the first RB, the second RB, the replay, the bell small part, the special small part, the cherry small part, and the watermelon small part are internally won.

  (1) of FIG. 11 shows the carry-over state probability lottery table. In this carry-over state, there may be internal winnings for replays, bell small roles, special small roles, cherry small roles, and watermelon small roles.

  (2) in FIG. 11 shows the FT gaming state probability lottery table. In the FT gaming state, there are cases where the first BB, second BB, third BB, replay, bell small part, special small part, cherry small part, and watermelon small part are internally won.

  (3) of FIG. 11 shows the FT game / carry-over state probability lottery table. In the FT game / carryover state, there are cases where replays, bell small roles, special small roles, cherry small roles, and watermelon small roles are won internally.

  (1) of FIG. 12 shows the probability lottery table for the first RB gaming state (red bell). In the first RB gaming state, there may be a case where a bell small part, a special small part, a cherry small part, and a watermelon small part are internally won.

  (2) of FIG. 12 shows the probability lottery table for the second RB gaming state (red and black). In the second RB gaming state, there is a case where a bell small part, a special small part, a cherry small part, a watermelon small part, a red JAC small part, a blue JAC small part, and a black JAC small part are internally won.

  Here, an expected value K of the number of medals to be paid out per “one medal” (unit game value) bet on one game (expected value not considering so-called “missing”) will be described. This expected value K can be basically calculated by calculating {the number of payouts / the number of BETs} × {the probability of internal winning} for each internal winning combination in the probability lottery table and adding these. The internal winning probability is a value obtained by dividing the lottery value by 65536.

  For RB, the expected value is calculated on the assumption that the number of payouts is the same as the expected number T of the net increase in medals in the RB gaming state. The expected value T is calculated by multiplying the expected value t of the net increase in each game in the RB gaming state by 8 which is the number of games that can be played.

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

  Also, in the second RB gaming state, when the internal winning combination JAC small combination can be established by notification of the internal winning combination (T2 described later), the internal winning combination is not notified and the JAC small combination is There is a case where the probability that it can be established is 1/3 (T3 described later). Note that the expected value of the net increase in medals in the first RB gaming state is T1 described later.

  Therefore, the calculation of the expected value K in the third BB gaming state includes only the second RB gaming state in which the notification is performed (K3 described later) and includes the second RB gaming state in which the notification is not performed (described later). The calculation is performed for two cases of K4). In the second RB gaming state included in the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state, the internal winning combination is not notified.

The expected value in the general gaming state is K1, the expected value in the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state is K2, the expected value in the third BB gaming state including only the second RB gaming state in which the notification is performed is K3, and the notification is performed Assuming that the expected value in the third BB gaming state including only the second RB gaming state is not K4,
K1 = {15/3} × {4200 / (65536-9000)} (small part of Bell)
+ {1/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} (special small role)
+ {2/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {1/7} (small cherry role)
+ {4/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {6/7} (small horn cherry role)
+ {3/3} × {512 / (65536-9000)} (small part of watermelon)
= 0.403
K2 = {T1 / 3} × {32000 / (65536-9000)} (first RB)
+ {T3 / 3} × {5 / (65536-9000)} (2nd RB)
+ {15/3} × {4200 / (65536-9000)} (bell bell)
+ {1/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} (special small role)
+ {2/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {1/7} (small cherry role)
+ {4/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {6/7} (small horn cherry role)
+ {3/3} × {512 / (65536-9000)} (small part of watermelon)
= 13.141
K3 = {T1 / 3} × {30 / (65536-9000)} (first RB)
+ {T2 / 3} × {270 / (65536-9000)} (2nd RB)
+ {15/3} × {4200 / (65536-9000)} (bell bell)
+ {1/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} (special small role)
+ {2/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {1/7} (small cherry role)
+ {4/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {6/7} (small horn cherry role)
+ {3/3} × {512 / (65536-9000)} (small part of watermelon)
= 0.514
K4 = {T1 / 3} × {30 / (65536-9000)} (first RB)
+ {T3 / 3} × {270 / (65536-9000)} (2nd RB)
+ {15/3} × {4200 / (65536-9000)} (bell bell)
+ {1/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} (special small role)
+ {2/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {1/7} (small cherry role)
+ {4/3} × {810 / (65536-9000)} × {6/7} (small horn cherry role)
+ {3/3} × {512 / (65536-9000)} (small part of watermelon)
= 0.446
It becomes.

  Here, when the replay is established, the next game can be played without betting medals, but it can be considered that the medals are not paid out. Therefore, the replay probability lottery value (“9000” or “55555”) is subtracted from “65536” in the denominator of the internal winning probability. For K2 to K4, the payout number of the second RB in the BB gaming state is calculated in consideration of the expected value of the net increase in medals in the RB gaming state (T1 to T3 described later).

  When the cherry small combination is an internal winning combination, the display combination is either a corner cherry small combination (number of payouts: 4) or a medium cherry small combination (number of payouts: 2). The stop position at which “cherry” can be stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 21L (the symbol display mode in the left symbol display area 21L during the stop operation) is 7. Of these 7 stop positions, the number of stop positions where the display combination is the small cherry small combination is 6, and the number of stop positions where the display combination is the medium cherry small combination is 1 (only when Bita is pressed). is there. Therefore, when the cherry small combination becomes an internal winning combination, the probabilities that the corner cherry small combination and the medium cherry small combination will become the display combination are 6/7 and 1/7, respectively, and are multiplied in the calculation of the expected value. I am doing so.

The expected value of the net increase in each game in the first RB gaming state is t1, the expected value of the net increase in each game in the second RB gaming state is t2, and the internal winning combination is not notified. If the expected value of the net increase in each game in the 2RB gaming state is t3,
t1 = {15} × {4200/65536} (small bell)
+ {12} × {810/65536} (special small role)
+ {8} × {810/65536} (Small cherry role)
+ {10} × {512/65536} (watermelon small role)
-1
= 8.938
t2 = {15} x {4200/65536} (bell's small role)
+ {12} × {810/65536} (special small role)
+ {8} × {810/65536} (Small cherry role)
+ {10} × {512/65536} (watermelon small role)
+ {14} × {12500/65536} (red JAC small role)
+ {14} × {12500/65536} (Blue JAC Minor)
+ {14} × {12500/65536} (Black JAC Minor)
-1
= 8.297
t3 = {15} × {4200/65536}
+ {12} × {810/65536} (special small role)
+ {8} × {810/65536} (Small cherry role)
+ {10} × {512/65536} (watermelon small role)
+ {14} × {12500/65536} × {1/3} (Red JAC Minor)
+ {14} × {12500/65536} × {1/3} (Blue JAC Minor)
+ {14} × {12500/65536} × {1/3} (Black JAC Minor)
-1
= 2.957
It becomes.

The expected value of the net increase in medals in the first RB gaming state is T1, the expected value of the net increase in medals in the second RB gaming state is T2, and the second RB game is not notified of the internal winning combination If the expected value of the net increase in medals in the state is T3, 8 which is the number of possible games is multiplied by the corresponding t,
T1 = t1 × 8
= 71.507
T2 = t2 × 8
= 66.380
T3 = t3 × 8
= 23.655
It becomes.

  Considering the expected values K1 to K4, the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state are basically the most advantageous gaming states. Further, K2 in the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state is larger than 1. Accordingly, the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state are advantageous states advantageous for the player. K1 in the general gaming state and K3 and K4 in the third BB gaming state are all smaller than 1. Therefore, the general gaming state and the third BB gaming state are basically disadvantageous states that are disadvantageous for the player.

  Also, comparing the degree of advantage between the 3BB gaming state and the general gaming state, the first BB and the second BB advantageous to the player in the 3BB gaming state may not be a display combination, but in the general gaming state, The 1BB and the second BB may serve as a display combination. Therefore, from the viewpoint of whether or not the advantageous first BB and the second BB become display combinations, the general gaming state is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player than the third BB gaming state (relatively advantageous). The degree of thickness is large).

  The jump table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of command received when a command (information or command) transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information on 11 types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “head data” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  The “initialization process” is a process for initializing the work RAM 84 and the like. The “demonstration display process” is a process for displaying on the liquid crystal panel 134 an image for informing that the gaming machine is in a “waiting for customer” situation. The “game medal insertion process” is a process performed in response to a “BET operation”. The “game start process” is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated. The “reel stop process” is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated. The “all reel stop process” is a process that is performed when the “third stop operation” is performed.

  “Display processing” is processing performed based on a display combination or the like. The “bonus gaming state change instruction process” is a process for changing the gaming state information to indicate “RB gaming state” when a bonus (RB) is won. The “bonus game end state process” is a process for changing the game state information to the general game state or the BB general game state at the end of the BB game state or the RB game state. The “error effect instruction process” is a process for displaying, on the liquid crystal panel 134, an image for notifying a problem such as a medallion in the hopper 40 becoming empty. The “sound effect instruction process” is a process for executing an effect by “sound”.

  FIG. 14 describes a list of work areas in the work RAM 84.

  The work area includes an in-game identifier, an effect group identifier, a remaining effect game number counter, a game state identifier, a winning combination identifier, a display combination identifier, a random number counter, a stop reel identifier, a stop symbol identification number, a reel rotation identifier, a VDP counter, There are an unprocessed command storage area and a valid line (established line).

  The in-game identifier is information for identifying whether or not the game is in progress. The production group identifier is information that defines the production mode (rough production content). The remaining effect game number counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games (number of remaining effect games) in which the effect continues when performing effects over a plurality of games.

  The game state identifier is information for identifying the game state. Specifically, when the gaming state identifier is 1 and 4 or 1 and 5, it is the first RB gaming state constituting the first BB gaming state or the second RB gaming state constituting the first BB gaming state. When the gaming state identifier is 2 and 4 or 2 and 5, it is the first RB gaming state constituting the second BB gaming state or the second RB gaming state constituting the second BB gaming state.

  When the game state identifier is 3 and 4 or 3 and 5, it is the first RB game state constituting the third BB game state or the second RB game state constituting the third BB game state. When the gaming state identifier is 1, it is the first BB general gaming state. When the gaming state identifier is 2, it is the second BB general gaming state. When the gaming state identifier is 3, it is the third BB general gaming state. When the game state identifier is 6, it is a BB carryover state. When the game state identifier is 7, it is an RB carryover state.

  The winning combination identifier is information for identifying the internal winning combination. The display combination identifier is information for identifying the display combination. The random number counter is a counter for extracting a random number. The stop reel identifier is information for identifying the reel to be stopped.

  The stop symbol identification number is information for identifying a stop mode of symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The reel rotation identifier is information for identifying the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating. The unprocessed command storage area is a storage area for storing a command that has not been processed corresponding to reception. The effective line is information for identifying an activated formation line.

  The start ST mode transition table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The start ST mode transition table is used to determine the ST mode (initial setting of the ST mode) when the display combination becomes the third BB. The start ST mode transition table includes information on lottery values that are won in A to C as the ST mode. The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value is selected.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is “200”, first, the lottery value “126” corresponding to the ST mode A after the transition is subtracted from this “200”. The subtracted value is “74” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “128” corresponding to the ST mode B after the transition is subtracted from “74”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, B is selected as the ST mode after the transition.

  In the start ST mode transition table, the probability that the ST mode C is determined is relatively lowest, and the probability that the ST mode B is determined is relatively highest. This table is used in step S153 of FIG.

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

  The ST mode transition lottery table includes information on lottery values to be won in A to C as the ST mode after transition (ST mode of transition destination) in accordance with the ST mode before transition (current ST mode). . This table is used in the third BB general gaming state other than the chance zone. Specifically, it is used in step S120 of FIG. 27 described later.

  The ST mode transition lottery table A shown in (1) of FIG. 16 is used to determine the ST mode of the transition destination when the internal winning combination of the watermelon small combination is made. The ST mode transition lottery table B shown in (2) of FIG. 16 is used to determine the ST mode of the transition destination when the special small combination is won internally.

  The ST mode transition lottery table C shown in (3) of FIG. 16 is used to determine the ST mode of the transition destination when an internal winning is made for a cherry small combination. The ST mode transition lottery table D shown in (4) of FIG. 16 is used to determine the ST mode of the transition destination when an internal winning is performed for the small part of the bell.

  For example, when the ST mode before the transition is A and the internal winning combination is a watermelon small combination (in the case of the ST mode transition lottery table A), when the extracted random number value is “100”, first, The lottery value “91” corresponding to the ST mode A after the transition is subtracted from “100”. The subtracted value is “9” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “120” corresponding to the ST mode B after the transition is subtracted from “9”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, B is selected as the ST mode after the transition.

  Here, in each table shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. 16, the post-transition ST modes A to C are determined for each of the pre-transition ST modes A to C (determination information switched by the switching means). A set of lottery values (switching information) is provided. For example, in the case of the pre-transition ST mode A of (1) in FIG. 16, the lottery values constituting this set are “91” corresponding to the post-transition ST mode A, “120” corresponding to the post-transition ST mode B, It is “45” corresponding to the post-migration ST mode C.

  The post-transition ST mode is determined based on the set of lottery values (switching information) corresponding to the pre-transition ST mode (determination information switched by the switching means). When an ST mode different from the pre-migration ST mode is determined as the post-migration ST mode, the ST mode is switched. Since (1) to (4) in FIG. 16 are provided according to the internal winning combination, the set of lottery values (switching information) is the internal winning combination (winning determined by the winning combination determining means). And the ST mode before transition (decision information switched by the switching means).

  Various lottery tables will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 17 shows a navigation determination ST mode transition lottery table.

  The navigation confirmation ST mode transition lottery table is information on lottery values indicating whether or not to win the navigation confirmation ST mode (ST mode D) as the ST mode after transition (ST mode of transition destination) according to the internal winning combination. It has. For example, when the internal winning combination is a watermelon small combination, the transition to the navigation confirmation ST mode is determined with a probability of 120/256.

  The navigation determination ST mode transition lottery table is used in the chance zone in the third BB general gaming state. Specifically, it is used in step S115 of FIG. In this table, the probability of winning the transition to the navigation confirmation ST mode is relatively higher as the internal winning combination having a relatively low probability of internal winning.

  (2) of FIG. 17 shows a RB shift lottery table with navigation.

  The navigation-with-RB migration lottery table includes lottery value information indicating whether or not the navigation-with-RB is won according to the internal winning combination. RB with navigation means a second RB gaming state in which an internal winning combination is notified. The navigation-with-RB transition lottery table is used when the navigation-with-flag is off in the second RB gaming state.

  Specifically, it is used to determine whether or not to update the navigation presence flag to ON (so-called “upgrade”) in the middle of the second RB gaming state. Further, it is used in step S129 of FIG. 28 described later. In the navigation-with-RB transition lottery table, the probability of winning for the transition to navigation-with-RB is relatively higher as the internal winning combination having a relatively low probability of internal winning. Net loss is a type of loss as an internal winner.

  Here, the navigation-with-RB transition lottery table includes lottery value information that is won for the transition with navigation-based RB in accordance with the internal winning combination. That is, the RB shift lottery table with navigation stores second determination information corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Further, the lottery value corresponding to the shift of the RB with navigation is a numerator of the probability of winning the shift of the RB with navigation (the denominator is 256). Therefore, since the probability of winning the transition of the RB with navigation can be changed according to the internal winning combination, the interest of the game can be improved. From the player's point of view, the player can enjoy the game while paying attention to the internal winning combination.

  (3) of FIG. 17 shows a special ST mode shift lottery table.

  The special ST mode transition lottery table includes lottery value information as to whether or not A to C are won as the ST mode after the transition (ST mode of the transition destination) according to the lottery timing. The lottery time includes the end of the chance zone, the end of the second RB gaming state that occurred in the chance zone, and the end of the second RB gaming state that occurred in the navigation confirmation ST mode.

  In the special ST mode transition lottery table, the probability that the ST mode C is determined at any lottery time is higher than the probability that the ST mode C is determined when the start ST mode transition lottery table (FIG. 15) is used. Relatively high. This table is used in step S171 in FIG. 31 described later, step S186 in FIG. 32, step S190, and step S195 in FIG.

  (4) of FIG. 17 shows an ST lottery table.

  The ST lottery table is provided with lottery value information for determining whether or not a win is made with navigation for each ST mode. The presence of navigation means that the navigation presence flag is updated to ON and the internal winning combination is notified in the second RB gaming state. “No navigation” means that the navigation presence flag is not updated to ON and the internal winning combination is not basically notified in the second RB gaming state. The ST lottery table is used in step S165 of FIG.

  The probability that the presence of navigation is selected (winning probability) is relatively highest in ST mode D, second highest in ST mode C, third highest in ST mode B, ST mode A Is relatively low. Therefore, the degree of advantage of each ST mode is relatively highest in ST mode D, second highest in ST mode C, third highest in ST mode B, and higher in ST mode A. The case is relatively lowest.

  Here, in the ST lottery table (decision information storage means) shown in (4) of FIG. 17, the probability of having navigation (decision information) (probability of winning with navigation) is obtained by dividing the lottery value by 256. Value. Specifically, the probability of having navigation in the ST lottery table shown in (4) of FIG. 17 is “16/256” in ST mode A, “80/256” in ST mode B, and ST mode. In case of C, “250/256”, and in case of ST mode D, “256/256”. That is, a plurality of predetermined ST modes (a plurality of stored determination information) have different probabilities of having navigation (probability determined when notification is made).

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

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

  In step S3, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11-13. In step S4, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later.

  In step S5, a game state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a probability lottery process for determining an internal winning combination is performed based on the switched probability lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S7. In the probability lottery process, a carryover combination is set based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S7, stop table selection processing for selecting a stop table based on an internal winning combination is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S9. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S9, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S11, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do. In step S11, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S12. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In step S12, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a reel stop permission command is set, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S14 in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S16, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S16, and then proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a reel stop command is set, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 20, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S21 of FIG. 20, display combination search processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In the display combination search process, a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is set based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. In step S22, it is determined whether or not there is an illegal hit, that is, whether or not there is a mismatch between the internal winning combination and the display combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S23, an illegal error is displayed. In this case, the game is canceled.

  In step S24, an FT end process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step 25. In step S25, a display combination command including display combination information is set, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, it is determined whether or not the payout number corresponding to the display combination is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, medals are stored (credit) or paid out, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, a payout end command is set, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, it is determined whether or not the game state identifier is any one of “1” to “5”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S31, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S30. In step S30, RB / BB operation check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB and BB operation check processing, when the display combination is BB, one of the game state identifiers “1” to “3” is set, and when the display combination is RB, the game state identifier “4” or A process of setting “5” is performed. Further, when the FT operating flag is on, a process of updating to off is performed. In step S31, RB and BB end check processing described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game state identifier is “4” or “5” (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, the first RB gaming state or the second RB gaming state is set as the gaming state according to the gaming state identifier, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  In step S43, it is determined whether or not the game state identifier is any one of “1” to “3” (step S43). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S44, one of the first BB general gaming state to the third BB general gaming state is set as the gaming state according to the gaming state identifier, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  In step S45, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S47. In step S46, the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state is set according to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S47, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. The internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state set in the gaming state monitoring process.

  The FT end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT operating flag is on (step S51). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. In step S52, the value of the FT period counter is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S53. The FT period number counter is a counting means for counting the number of times that the FT gaming state or the FT gaming / carry-over state can be continued.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the value of the FT period number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. In step S54, the FT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG.

  The RB / BB end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game state identifier is “4” or “5” (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S62, information on the number of RB games (the number of games in the RB gaming state) is updated, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S64, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, it is determined whether or not the game state identifier is any one of “1” to “3”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S66, information on the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state is updated, and the process proceeds to step S67. In step S67, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state has ended. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S68, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S70. In step S68, processing at the time of FT operation which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S69. In the FT operation processing, processing for updating the FT operation flag to ON is performed. In step S69, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the BB end process, the game state identifier “0” is set.

  In step S70, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the first RB or the second RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S71, processing at the time of RB operation is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The FT operation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game state identifier is “1” or “2” (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S82, the FT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, the value of the FT period number counter is updated to “400”, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  The gSub reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the gSub reset interrupt stored in the program ROM 83 is generated. It is comprised so that an embedding process may be performed sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89 and the like (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. In step S92, an input monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an input from the operation unit 17 or the like is performed, and the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, command input processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S94. In step S94, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, an image control process described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S91.

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

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether or not a command has been received (step S101). The command buffer is a storage area for storing a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. If the determination in step S101 is YES, the process moves to step S102, and if NO, the process moves to step S94 in FIG.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the jump destination is OK. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jump destination process corresponding to the received command can be executed. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S103, and if the data that cannot be processed due to noise or the like is received or if it is determined that the data is invalid from the history of previously received commands, this determination is NO. Thus, the process proceeds to step S94 in FIG.

  In step S103, a return address is set, and the process proceeds to step S104. The address set in step S103 is basically an address corresponding to the processing in step S105 described later. In step S104, the process jumps to the determined process. Specifically, based on the jump table, the jump destination process corresponding to the head data of the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S105. The jump destination process includes a game start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, a display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S105, the command buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S94 in FIG.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The game start process is executed when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 sets a game state identifier, a winning combination identifier, and the like (step S111), and proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the gaming state identifier is “3” (whether or not 3 is included), that is, whether or not it is in the third BB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S126 in FIG. In step S113, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance zone game number counter is “1” or more in the third BB general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S114, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the winning combination identifier (such as an internal winning combination) is a watermelon small combination, a bell small combination, a special small combination, or a cherry small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122 of FIG. In step S115, based on the navigation confirmation ST mode transition lottery table ((1) in FIG. 17), it is determined whether or not to proceed to the navigation confirmation ST mode, and the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, it is determined whether or not the navigation determination ST mode has been entered. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122 in FIG. In step S117, the navigation confirmation ST mode is set, and the process proceeds to step S122 in FIG.

  Here, in steps S113 to S117, it is determined whether or not to shift to the navigation confirmation ST mode, which is the ST mode that is relatively most advantageous for the player, in the chance zone.

  In step S118, in the game section other than the chance zone in the third BB general gaming state, the combination corresponding to the winning combination identifier is any of a watermelon small combination, a bell small combination, a special small combination, or a cherry small combination. It is determined whether or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S119, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S122 in FIG. In step S119, it is determined whether or not the user is staying in the navigation confirmation ST mode. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S120, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122 in FIG.

  In step S120, based on the ST mode transition lottery table (FIG. 16) and the internal winning combination, the transition destination ST mode is determined, and the process proceeds to step S121. Here, in step S120, for example, when the internal winning combination (winning combination) is a watermelon small combination, the ST mode (decision information) is set based on the ST mode transition lottery table A shown in (1) of FIG. It is determined. When the ST mode before being determined is ST mode A, the ST mode is determined from a set (switching information) of lottery values “91”, “120”, and “45” corresponding to the ST mode after transition. The However, this ST mode is not switched when the ST mode before being determined (switched determination information) is ST mode A and the determined ST mode (other determination information) is also ST mode A.

  In step S121, the destination ST mode determined in step S120 is set, and the process proceeds to step S122 in FIG. Here, in the step S119, during the stay in the navigation confirmation ST mode, the ST mode transition lottery is not performed (the navigation confirmation ST mode is maintained). In this way, a player who cannot shift to the navigation confirmation ST mode in the chance zone but cannot establish RB in the navigation confirmation ST mode is also based on the navigation confirmation ST mode. Profit (notification in the second RB gaming state) can be given.

  That is, if it is possible to shift to the navigation confirmation ST mode in the chance zone by performing the determination in step S119, the profit (right) based on the navigation confirmation ST mode is carried over even after the chance zone ends. be able to. By doing so, the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  In step S122 of FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the gaming state identifier is “5”, that is, whether or not the second RB gaming state constituting the third BB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126. In step S123, it is determined whether or not the navigation presence flag is on, that is, whether or not the navigation presence RB is present. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the winning combination identifier is one of a red JAC small combination, a blue JAC small combination, and a black JAC small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S125, navigation effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S127. The navigation effect data is data (information) for displaying in the notification area 28 a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning JAC small part. By the processing of step S125, the display mode of the notification area 28 is changed to the mode shown in (1) to (3) of FIG. 7 according to the type of JAC small role.

  In step S126, normal effect data or chance zone effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S127. The normal effect data is effect data used when the third BB general gaming state is not the chance zone. The chance zone effect data is effect data used when it is a chance zone. In step S127, the stop reel number counter value is updated to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  In step S128, in the second RB gaming state in which the navigation presence flag is off, whether or not the combination corresponding to the winning combination identifier is a pure loser, a special small combination, a watermelon small combination, or a cherry small combination Is determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S129, based on the navigation-with-RB migration lottery table ((2) in FIG. 17), it is determined whether or not to move to navigation-with-RB, and the process proceeds to step S130. In step S128, if the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination identifier is a pure loss, the winning combination is always “navigation present”.

  In step S130, it is determined whether or not the navigation RB has been entered. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S131, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S131, the navigation presence flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, the stop reel number counter value is updated to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub control circuit 72 adds “1” to the value of the stop reel number counter (step S141). The stop reel number counter is a counter that counts the number of reels controlled to stop based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player. When the first stop operation is performed, the value of the stop reel counter is updated to “1”. When the second stop operation is performed, the value of the stop reel counter is updated to “2”. When the third stop operation is performed, the value of the stop reel number counter is updated to “3”.

  Subsequently, a stop reel identifier is set (step S142), and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. The stop reel identifier is information on a reel that is subject to stop control. When the left reel 3L is the target of stop control, the “stop reel identifier” is set to “0”. Similarly, when the central and right reels 3C and 3R are the targets of stop control, the stop reel identifier is set to “1” and “2”, respectively.

  Here, by the reel stop process, an effect based on the set effect data corresponding to each of the left stop operation, the center stop operation, and the right stop operation is realized on the liquid crystal panel 134. For example, the production data corresponding to each of the first stop operation to the third stop operation is determined.

  The display process will be described with reference to FIG. The display process is executed when a command including display combination information is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 sets a display combination identifier (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In step S152, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the third BB (black BB). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S153, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S153, the ST mode is determined based on the start ST mode transition lottery table (FIG. 15), and the process proceeds to step S154. In step S154, the ST mode determined in step S153 is set, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, since the third BB general gaming state has started, the chance zone flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S156. In step S156, the value of the chance zone game number counter is set to “20”, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. Specifically, in steps S153 to S156, initial settings such as the ST mode and the chance zone are performed.

  In step S157, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance zone game number counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162 of FIG. 31, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S158. In step S158, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the second RB (red / black RB) in the third BB general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S159, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  In step S159, based on the ST lottery table ((4) in FIG. 17), whether or not the internal winning combination is notified (with navigation), that is, the second RB that occurs when the second RB becomes a display combination. It is determined whether or not to notify the internal winning combination in the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S160. In step S160, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S159 is navigational. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S161, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. In step S161, the navigation presence flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  In step S162 in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the game state identifier is “5” in the chance zone. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the chance zone game number counter is 1 or more and the player is in the second RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. 26, and when NO, that is, when it is the chance zone in the third BB general gaming state, the process proceeds to step S163. In step S163, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the second RB (red and black RB). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S168. In step S164, it is determined whether or not the user is staying in the navigation confirmation ST mode. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S165, based on the ST lottery table (the lottery value at the end of the chance zone in (3) of FIG. 17), it is determined whether or not to report the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S166. In step S166, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S165 is navigation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S167, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. It should be noted that in the navigation confirmation ST mode, the presence of navigation is always won, so in the embodiment, the determination in step S166 is not NO.

  In step S167, the navigation presence flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S168. Here, step S167 is necessarily performed when the second RB is a display combination in the chance zone (when step S163 is YES). Accordingly, in the second RB gaming state that occurs when the display combination is the second RB in the chance zone, the internal winning combination is notified.

  In step S168, the value of the chance zone game number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S169. In step S169, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance zone game number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the chance zone end time is reached. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S170, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. In step S170, it is determined whether or not the user is in the navigation confirmation ST mode. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105 of FIG. 26, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S171, the ST mode is determined based on the special ST mode transition lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S172. In step S172, the ST mode determined in step S171 is set, and the process proceeds to step S173. In step S173, the chance zone flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  Here, in steps S169 to S173, when the navigation confirmation ST mode remains at the end of the chance zone (when the determination in step S170 is YES), the ST mode is not updated, so the navigation confirmation ST mode is not performed. And the right to receive notification of the internal winning combination is carried over in the second RB gaming state that occurs next. Note that this right will disappear when the third BB gaming state ends. Further, even when the user is not staying in the navigation confirmation ST mode, the probability that C is won as the ST mode is higher than that when the start ST mode transition lottery table (FIG. 15) is used.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the bonus game end state process will be described. The bonus game end state process is executed when a command including display combination information is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not the third BB (black BB) gaming state has ended (step S181). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182. If NO, the sub-control circuit 72 proceeds to step S182. The process moves to S183. In step S182, the staying ST mode is reset, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. By the processing in step S182, the right is lost because it is reset even in the navigation confirmation ST mode.

  In step S183, it is determined whether or not the second RB (red and black RB) gaming state has ended. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. In step S184, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance zone game number counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S185, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S194 in FIG. In step S185, it is determined whether or not the user is staying in the navigation confirmation ST mode. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S186, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S190.

  In step S186, the ST mode is determined based on the special ST mode transition lottery table (the lottery value at the end of the navigation confirmation ST mode RB in (3) of FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S187. In step S187, the ST mode determined in step S186 is set, and the process proceeds to step S188. In step S188, the navigation presence flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S189. In step S189, the value of the chance zone game number counter is reset, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  In step S190, the ST mode is determined based on the special ST mode transition lottery table (the lottery value at the end of the RB in the chance zone in (3) of FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S191. In step S191, the ST mode determined in step S190 is set, and the process proceeds to step S192. In step S192, the navigation presence flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S193. In step S193, the value of the chance zone game number counter is reset, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  In step S194 in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the user is in the navigation confirmation ST mode. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S195, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. In step S195, the ST mode is determined based on the special ST mode transition lottery table (the lottery value in the column at the end of the navigation confirmation ST mode RB in (3) of FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S196. In step S196, the ST mode determined in step S195 is set, and the process proceeds to step S197. In step S197, the navigation presence flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  The image control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the buffer flag is on (step S201). This process confirms whether or not data to be transmitted to the image control IC 86 is ready. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S204, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In the image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data (for example, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier) is transferred to the buffer.

  In step S203, when it is time to transmit data to the next image control IC 86, a buffer flag indicating that data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is ready is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S204. .

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S205, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S91 in FIG. The update of the image control IC counter (possible values: 0, 1, 2) is performed by an image control IC / int process described later with reference to FIG. 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. That is, 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter every 1000/60 ms. Accordingly, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/30 ms elapses.

  In step S205, "0" is set in the image control IC counter, and the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, bank switching is performed in the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S207. In the control RAM 87, a register indicating whether or not to switch banks is developed. When a register for switching is set in this register, bank switching is performed between buffers. In step S207, data is transferred from the buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S208. In this process, the data transferred to the buffer in step S202 described above is transferred to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S208, the buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S209. In step S209, when the next timing of 1000/30 ms (the image control IC counter becomes “2”) has come, the buffer flag is set to indicate that the data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is not ready. It is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S91 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S211). The image control IC counter is used to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed since the timing when the bank control instruction was issued from the previous image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86 (step S204 in FIG. 34). is there.

  The 2 ms interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has passed (step S221). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when NO, step S221 is repeated.

  In step S222, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S223. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S223, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S221.

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

  In the embodiment, the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state are adopted as the advantageous state advantageous to the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an advantageous state generally referred to as a challenge time (CT) (hereinafter referred to as “middle bonus”, abbreviated as “MB”) is provided. MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. In addition, a challenge bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “CB”), which is a condition for the operation of the second type special combination, is provided. MB or CB can also be adopted as an advantageous state.

  The MB is activated when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and ends when the total payout number exceeds 253. In MB, all winning lines (in the embodiment, five lines) provided with a BET number of 1 are activated. In the MB, the left reel 3L is uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding frames is 1), and the maximum number of sliding frames of other reels is 4.

  Moreover, in the state operated by MB, CB may win. In addition, CB may win even in a state where it is operated by CB. The CB operates on condition of a predetermined symbol display.

  In the embodiment, the notification of the internal winning combination is not performed in the second RB gaming state constituting the first BB gaming state or the second BB gaming state, but this is not restrictive. For example, notification can be made without fail, or notification can be made based on the lottery result.

  In the embodiment, in the case of the mode D at the end of the chance zone, the mode D is carried over. The carried over mode D is reset when the third BB gaming state ends, but is not limited to this. In the case of the mode D when the third BB gaming state ends, the mode D may be carried over to the next third BB gaming state.

  In the embodiment, the reset is performed at the end of the second RB gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of chance zone games is one or more at the end of the second RB gaming state, a chance zone may be provided at the end. By doing in this way, the number of games in which the player who could establish RB in the chance zone and the player who could not establish RB can enjoy the chance zone can be made equal. A gaming machine that ensures equality can be realized.

  In the embodiment, the transition condition from the FT gaming state is that any of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 400 times) the game is completed, BB is won internally, or BB is established is satisfied. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a bonus winning may be used as the transition condition. Further, it is not necessary to provide the FT gaming state.

  In the embodiment, in the third BB gaming state, the ST mode lottery is performed and notified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state, a ST mode lottery may be drawn and notified.

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

  In the embodiment, the internal winning combination is notified in the second RB gaming state, but is not limited to this, and the stop operation order may be notified.

  In the embodiment, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per medal in the 3BB gaming state (one of the indices of the degree of advantage) is higher than the expected value of the general gaming state, but is limited to this. It can also be set lower than the expected value in the general gaming state. Note that the expected value of the general gaming state can be set larger than 1. Also, different values may be set for the expected value of the first BB gaming state and the second BB gaming state.

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal panel. The figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a jump table. It is a figure which shows a work area list. The figure which shows a start ST mode transfer lottery table. The figure which shows ST mode transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the various lottery tables regarding ST mode. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows FT end processing. The flowchart which shows RB and BB completion | finish check processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of FT operation | movement. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process for gSub. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the reel stop process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the display process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the state process at the time of the bonus game completion | finish of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the image control process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the 2ms interruption process of a sub control circuit.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (5)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation;
Based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means,
A symbol determining means for determining a symbol combination displayed by the symbol displaying means;
When the symbol determining means determines that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a game value giving means for giving a game value to the player;
A notification means configured to be able to notify information related to a game;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
When the symbol determining means determines that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means in a specific state, it operates in a disadvantageous state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player as compared with the specific state. Disadvantageous means of operation;
Decision information storage means for storing first decision information and second decision information for deciding whether or not to perform the notification in a prescribed game section provided on the condition that a prescribed condition is satisfied in the disadvantageous state; ,
First notification determining means for determining whether to perform the notification based on the first determination information on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Second notification determining means for determining, in the predetermined game section, whether or not to perform the notification based on the second determination information when the first notification determining means determines not to perform the notification;
With
The game machine characterized in that the notification control means controls the notification means based on the determination results of the first notification determination means and the second notification determination means in the predetermined game section. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The decision information storage means stores the second decision information corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means,
The second notification determining unit, when the first notification determining unit determines not to perform the notification, performs the notification based on the second determination information corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit. A game machine that determines whether or not to perform in the predetermined game section. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Number-of-times information management means for managing information on the number of unit games in the disadvantaged state;
Switching determination means for determining whether or not to switch the first determination information used for determining whether or not the first notification determination means performs the notification;
Switching means for switching the first determination information based on a determination result of the switching determination means;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the switching determination unit determines whether to switch the first determination information based on information managed by the number information management unit.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein, when the information managed by the number information management means indicates a number of times less than or equal to a specific number, the switching decision means stores the first decision information stored in the decision information storage means. The first notification determining means determines whether or not to switch to special determination information having a relatively high probability of determining that the notification is performed, and the information managed by the number information management means is the specific information When the number of times is larger than the number of times, it is determined whether or not to switch to first decision information different from the special decision information among the first decision information stored in the decision information storage means. A gaming machine. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information related to the game is a determination result of the winning combination determining means.

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