JP2006305182A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which ends a relatively disadvantageous BB game status earlier and does not require a player to patiently continue a game without increasing the interesting property. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 has two kinds of BB game statuses including a BB1 game status relatively advantageous to a player and a BB2 game status relatively disadvantageous to the player. The two kinds of BB game statuses end by the putting out of a prescribed number of tokens. The BB2 game status, however, ends by the winning of an SB (ordinary accessory) in addition to the putting out of a prescribed number of tokens for improving the player's benefit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

In the mainstream models, a display combination is established in which a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along a validated winning line of a plurality of reels where a plurality of symbols necessary for a game are arranged, and medals are paid out. In order to do this, the symbol combination that indicates the display of the winning display combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process, and the predetermined winning line on which the reel is activated is displayed. The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop. In other words, no matter how much you win, if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad, the winning combination cannot be displayed. That is, a game machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, for example, a gaming machine having a BB gaming state that is relatively advantageous for a player and a BB gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous is relatively disadvantageous. A player who is in the BB gaming state must endure the game without being able to enhance his interest until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied and the relatively disadvantageous BB gaming state ends. There wasn't.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention is a gaming machine having a BB gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player and a BB gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous. A certain player must be able to continue with a predetermined end condition more quickly, end this relatively unfavorable BB game state earlier, endure without being able to enhance interest, and continue the game. An object is to provide a gaming machine that does not have any.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A unit game (one game) is performed by betting a predetermined game value (such as a medal) by the player, and the predetermined game value is given to the player in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition (winning winning combination). It is a gaming machine to perform, and includes a plurality of symbols (blue 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), plum (symbol 63), watermelon (symbol 64), BAR (symbol 65), cherry (symbol 66) shown in FIG. ), Red 7 (symbol 67), blank (blank) (symbol 68)) display means (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for variable display and stop display, and a game start operation by the player (operation of the start lever 6) The winning combination determination probability management means (probability lottery tables (FIGS. 9 to 14) and their probabilities) for managing the determination probabilities for determining each winning combination determined according to the game start command signal output based on A ROM 32 (FIG. 20) for storing a selection table, and a winning combination determination means (probability lottery process (S16 in FIG. 23)) for determining the winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means And a stop command signal output means (stop switch 7L) for outputting a stop operation command signal output based on a stop operation (pressing operation of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R) by the player. , 7C, 7R) and the timing of outputting the stop operation command signal and the winning combination, the variable display of the display means is controlled to stop, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination or the predetermined symbol of the symbol Stop control means (CPU 31 that executes the process of S26 in FIG. 23) for stopping and displaying the combination, and the symbol or symbol corresponding to the first winning combination by the stop control means. When the predetermined combination of symbols (red 7 (symbol 67) -red 7-red 7) is stopped and displayed, the predetermined game value is given to the player based on the first advantage degree. First special gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the first special gaming state (BB1 gaming state) (CPU 31 that executes the gaming state monitoring process (S15 in FIG. 23) based on a predetermined flag controlled by the CPU 31) And when the symbol corresponding to the second winning combination or a predetermined combination of symbols (blue 7 (symbol 61) -blue 7-blue 7) is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, the first The gaming state to the second special gaming state (BB2 gaming state) that gives the player the predetermined gaming value based on the second degree of advantage that is less advantageous for the player than the degree of advantage The first to migrate Special gaming state transition means (the CPU 31 that executes the gaming state monitoring process (S15 in FIG. 23) based on a predetermined flag controlled by the CPU 31) and the gaming state is shifted to the second special gaming state. Counting means (the medal detection unit 40S (FIG. 20), the payout completion signal circuit 51 (FIG. 20), and the CPU 31 and RAM 33 (FIG. 20) for controlling them), When it is determined by the determination means (the CPU 31 that executes a predetermined determination process) whether the count result by the count means has exceeded a predetermined value and the determination means has exceeded the predetermined value by the determination means. , Second special game state transition end means (predetermined flag controlled by CPU 31) for ending the second special game state and shifting to another game state And a game state monitoring process (S15 in FIG. 23), and when the game state is the second special game state, the winning combination determining means determines the specific winning combination (SB). Then, a second special game state ending means for ending the second special game state (CPU 31 that executes the process of S39 (FIG. 24) through the process of S36 (FIG. 24)) is further provided. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (1), since the gaming machine includes the second special game state end means in addition to the second special game state transition end means, the second advantage is low in the degree of advantage for the player. A plurality of means for ending the second special gaming state for giving a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the degree of the game, and increasing the possibility of quickly ending the second special gaming state. It can contribute to the player's profit.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the winning combination includes a second specific winning combination (one-sheet winning combination), and the specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are a player's suspension. Depending on the operation, the symbols or the predetermined combinations (chances) of the symbols in the same mode are stopped and displayed.

  According to the invention of (2), the specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are displayed in such a manner that, depending on the player's stop operation, the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols in the same mode is stopped and displayed. The possibility that the winning of the second specific winning combination that can end the second gaming state is suggested and notified is increased, and the second gaming state is ended and the second gaming state is ended. The expectation can be raised.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the determination probabilities for determining the specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are the same.

  According to the invention of (3), since the determination probabilities for determining the specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are the same, the second gaming state can be terminated with a relatively high probability. The possibility that the specific winning combination of the player is won is suggested and notified, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the gaming state includes the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state, the specific gaming state, and these gaming states. There is a different normal gaming state (general gaming state), and the second special gaming state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  According to the invention of (4), since the second special gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal gaming state, it is possible to create a wave on the ball with the first special gaming state, and the interest of the game is improved. .

  According to the present invention, the gaming machine is provided with the second special game state end means in addition to the second special game state transition end means, so that the degree of the second advantage is low for the player. A plurality of means for ending the second special gaming state for giving a predetermined gaming value to the player based on this, and increasing the possibility of quickly ending the second special gaming state. Can contribute to the profits of the player.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. Normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light goes to the display surface side, that is, transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, even if the liquid crystal cannot be driven, the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R Can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. In the reflection film 136, rectangular holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed. The holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to be positioned in front of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (area corresponding to the reel sheet). The sizes and positions of the holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, in the reflective film 136, regions other than the hole portions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are defined as reflective regions 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective regions 136A is reflected toward the front side.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbol row | line by the multiple types of symbol arranged in the outer periphery of reel 3L, 3C, 3R is demonstrated. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 00 to 20, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 20) described later as a data table. On the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, blue 7 (design 61), replay (design 62), plum (design 63), watermelon (design 64), BAR (design 65), cherry (design 66), red 7 A symbol row composed of symbols (symbol 67) and blank (blank) (symbol 68) is shown. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  The BB2 gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB2 carryover state, and occurs when BB2 is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 101 or more). Or when the SB wins, the game is shifted to the general gaming state. What should be noted here is that the BB2 gaming state ends not only when the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number, but also by SB winning. This is because the condition may be satisfied earlier in the case of SB winning than when the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number, so that the player moves from a relatively disadvantageous BB2 gaming state to another gaming state. In some cases, you can have expectations that can move faster.

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

  The BB2 general gaming state is a gaming state that transitions from the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB2 carryover state, or the BB2 gaming state, and occurs when BB2 is established or RB ends in the BB2 gaming state, and the BB2 gaming state ends or BB2 The game ends when the RB gaming state starts during the RB gaming state, the BB2 gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB2 gaming state, or the SB wins. The BB2 general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when the BB2 gaming state ends or SB wins, and transitions to the RB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB2 gaming state. What should be noted here is that the BB2 general gaming state ends not only when the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number, but also by SB winning. This is because the condition may be satisfied earlier in the case of SB winning than when the number of acquired medals reaches the predetermined number. Therefore, the player can play the BB2 game including the relatively disadvantageous BB2 general game state. In some cases, you can have the expectation that you can move from state to other gaming state sooner.

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

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

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

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

  The SB gaming state is a gaming state that is shifted when the SB is established in any one of the general gaming state, the carryover state, the BB1 general gaming state, and the BB2 general gaming state. Then, the SB gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when the game is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

  The CB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when CB is established in the BB2 general gaming state. Then, the CB gaming state shifts to the BB2 general gaming state upon completion of a predetermined number of games (for example, once). During the CB gaming state, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is uncontrolled, the number of sliding symbols described later is set to 0 or 1, the drawing is not performed at all, and the player desires by the timing of pushing The symbol to be displayed can be stopped and displayed at the position intended by the player.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the display combination, the symbol combination, and the payout which are different for each BET number will be described. The payout is the number of medals to be paid out with the winning of the display combination that is the winning combination. The information shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 20) described later as a predetermined data table. In the display combination of the embodiment, BB1, BB2, RB, SRB, SB, CB, replay, watermelon small part, plum small part, upper / lower cherry small part, middle cherry small part, single part combination, There is a loss. BB1, BB2, RB, SRB, SB, CB, and replay become a winning combination by winning, and become a winning combination by further winning. The small watermelon, plum small, upper / lower cherry small, medium cherry small, and single-cher roles are elected by winning, and are further awarded by winning. The establishment and winning is that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. In the establishment, no medal is paid out at the time of establishment, and the medal is paid out in the winning. Loss is a display combination that is neither a winning combination nor a winning combination because a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed along the active line. The establishment and winning are collectively referred to as display. The winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as a display combination. The display mode of each display combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the effective line) and the number of medal payouts at the time of display differ depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIGS. The display combination, symbol combination and dividend (1) in FIG. 7 are those when the BET number is 1, and the display combination, symbol combination and dividend (2) in FIG. 8 are those when the BET number is 2, 3. Is.

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

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

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

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

  The establishment of RB or SRB in the BB general gaming state may be referred to as JAC in. In addition, establishment of CB in the BB2 general gaming state is sometimes referred to as JAC-in.

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

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

  Next, a probability lottery table referred to in a probability lottery process in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 16 in FIG. 23 described later will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14. The probability lottery table includes six gaming states, that is, a general gaming state, a BB1 general gaming state, a BB2 general gaming state, and an RB gaming state (in the general gaming state, in the BB1 gaming state, and in the BB2 gaming state). ), The carryover state, the SB gaming state, and the number of BETs, which are respectively stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 20) described later as a predetermined data table. 9 and 10 are examples of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 1. FIG. Although not shown, a probability lottery table for the CB gaming state is also provided. 11 and 12 are examples of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 2. 13 and 14 are examples of the probability lottery table when the number of BETs is 3. In this way, the interest of the game may be improved by making the probability lottery table different for each BET number and making the probability that each winning combination is drawn differently.

  The random number extraction range of these probability lottery tables is 0 to 16383, and one random number is extracted from this random number extraction range in S13 of FIG. 22 to be described later, and this random number is the random number of any winning combination depending on the gaming state. The winning combination is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range. For example, when the extracted random number is 15 in the general gaming state, referring to the table of FIG. 9A, since this random number belongs to the replay random number range, the winning combination is replay. The probability that this replay is determined as a winning combination is 2245/16384, which is obtained by dividing 2245 random numbers belonging to the replay random number range 6 to 2250 by the number 16384 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. In the case of other game states, other BET numbers, and other winning combinations, the process of determining the winning combination and the winning probability are the same.

  Here, the characteristics of the probability lottery table provided for each gaming state and each BET number shown in FIGS. 9 to 16 are as follows.

  (A) In the BB1 general gaming state, when the BET number is 1, the probability of winning SRB (13799/16384) is extremely high. This is clear from the fact that the probability of SRB winning is 4/16384 and 40/16384, respectively, when the BET number is 2 or 3 in the BB1 general gaming state. From this, it can be said that it is extremely advantageous for the player to set the BET number to 1 during the BB1 general gaming state.

  (B) In the general gaming state, when the BET number is 2, the probability of winning BB2 (13780/16384) is extremely high. This is clear from the fact that the probability of winning BB2 is 4/16384 and 400/16384 when the number of BETs is 1 and 3 in the general gaming state, respectively. Since the BB2 gaming state can be said to be a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the general gaming state, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage for the player if the BET number is not set to 2 in the general gaming state. It can be said.

  (C) The SB gaming state probability lottery table is the same as the general gaming state probability lottery table.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the winning combination determination table for stop that is referred to in the winning combination determination process for stop in S17 of FIG. The stop winning combination determination table is provided for each of the six gaming states, and is stored as a predetermined data table in a ROM 32 (FIG. 20) described later.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state and the winning combination for stop will be described. The stop table group is a set of stop tables that are selected and used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the slip frame number determination process in S25 (and FIG. 25) described later. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The one-table winning combination stop table group is a set of one-table winning combination stop tables, and the one-table winning combination stop table is a stop table in which a single winning combination is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation. It is.

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

  Next, a stop table stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 20) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the center of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. Represents the code number of a symbol located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 18 (1), for example, when the stop switch 7R is operated when the plum (symbol 63) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R, The reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that 16 BARs (symbol 65) are stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a BB1 establishment stop table included in the BB1 establishment stop table group, a BB2 establishment stop table included in the BB2 establishment stop table group, an RB establishment stop table included in the RB establishment stop table group, SRB establishment possible stop table included in the SRB establishment possible stop table group, SB establishment possible stop table included in the SB establishment possible stop table group, CB establishment possible stop table included in the CB establishment possible stop table group, Replay establishment possible stop table Replay possible stop table included in the group, Watermelon small role winning stop table included in the watermelon small role winning stop table group, Plum small role winning stop available in the plum small role winning stop table group Table, stop table group that can win small role of medium cherry Included in the middle cherry small part winning stop table, the upper and lower cherry small part winning stop tables included in the upper and lower cherry small part winning stop table, and the one-piece winning stop table group There is a stop table that cannot be displayed and is included in the stop table group that cannot be displayed.

  FIG. 18A shows an example of a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay is established when the winning combination for stop is replay.

  In FIG. 18 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 18 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3C is one of code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 18A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of code numbers 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the replay establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 18 (1) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol 62) along the validated cross-down line 8e. ) -Replay-Replay is stopped and displayed side by side, and replay can be established.

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

  The SRB is also a role that does not cause missing because the combination of established symbols is plum (symbol 63) -plum-replay (symbol 62).

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

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

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

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

  A one-piece winning combination stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that one winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is one. In the single-piece winning winning stop table, a single-piece winning can be won only in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position. If a stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, a single winning combination cannot be won.

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

  In the embodiment, as a winning combination for stopping where a failure may occur, a watermelon small role, a middle cherry small role, an upper / lower cherry small role, and a single role are described as an example, but BB1, BB2, RB and SB are also a winning combination for stoppages that can be missed. That is, referring to FIG. 5, blue 7 (symbol 61), watermelon (symbol 64), cherry (symbol 66), red 7 (symbol 67) and BAR (symbol 65) are all in reels 3L, 3C and 3R. However, the symbol arrangement is not necessarily arranged within the range of four frames. Therefore, depending on the stop operation position, blue 7 (symbol 61), watermelon (symbol 64), cherry (symbol 66), red 7 (symbol 67) and BAR (symbol 65) cannot be stopped at the active line. There is.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of the non-displayable stop table included in the non-displayable stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that no winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is lost.

  In FIG. 18 (2), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

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

  Further, in FIG. 18B, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 02, 07, 11, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 02, 07, 11, 15, 19 are all plums (symbol 63).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 18 (2) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol 62) is performed along the cross-down line 8e that has been activated. ) -Replay-plum (symbol 63) are displayed side by side and cannot win any combination.

  FIG. 19 (3) shows an example of the SB establishment possible stop table included in the SB establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that SB is established when the winning combination for stop is SB.

  In FIG. 19 (3), blue 7 (symbol 61) can be pulled into the position of the display window 4LU (FIG. 2) and stopped at the stop control position of the code number 19 of the reel 3L.

  In FIG. 19 (3), the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, 17, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbol corresponding to the code number 17 is cherry (symbol 66). The symbols corresponding to the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 19 (3), the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 03, 08, 13, 16, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbol corresponding to the code number 13 immediately below is cherry (symbol 66). The symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 03, 08, 16, 20 below are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the SB establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 19 (3) is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player, Blue 7 (symbol 61) -cherry (symbol 66) -cherry may be stopped and displayed along the down line 8e. This blue 7-cherry-cherry symbol combination is a symbol combination that establishes SB. Further, depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player, blue 7 (symbol 61) -Replay (symbol 62) -Replay may be stopped and displayed along the activated cross-down line 8e. This blue 7-Replay-Replay symbol combination is a symbol combination called a chance.

  FIG. 19 (4) shows an example of a single winning combination possible stop table included in the single winning combination possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that one winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is one.

  In FIG. 19 (4), blue 7 (symbol 61) can be pulled into the position of the display window 4LU (FIG. 2) and stopped at the stop control position of the code number 19 of the reel 3L.

  In FIG. 19 (4), the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 01, 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbol corresponding to code number 01 is watermelon (symbol 64). The symbols corresponding to the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 19 (4), the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 03, 08, 12, 16, 18, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbol corresponding to the code number 18 one lower is a watermelon (symbol 64). In addition, symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20 are all Replay (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the single winning combination stop table shown in FIG. 19 (4) is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it is validated depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player. The blue 7 (symbol 61) -watermelon (symbol 64) -watermelon may be stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e. This blue 7-watermelon-watermelon symbol combination is a symbol combination for winning one winning combination. Further, depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player, blue 7 (symbol 61) -Replay (symbol 62) -Replay may be stopped and displayed along the activated cross-down line 8e. This blue 7-Replay-Replay symbol combination is a symbol combination called a chance.

  When the SB establishment possible stop table of FIG. 19 (3) and the single-piece winning winning stop table of FIG. 19 (4) are used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which stop table is used. However, the chance of blue 7 (symbol 61) -Replay (symbol 62) -Replay may be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when this chance is stopped and displayed, the player can detect that the winning combination is SB or single winning combination, but whether the winning combination is SB or single winning combination. Cannot be identified. For example, when the gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, this unfavorable BB2 gaming state is ended by winning the SB, but the chance is stopped and displayed, so that an expectation to the possibility that the SB has won can be given. , The expectation that the BB2 gaming state is ended can be given.

  Regardless of the number of BETs and the gaming state, the probability of winning the SB and one winning combination is 82/16384. Therefore, when the SB or one winning combination is won with the probability of (82/16384) + (82/16384) = (164/16384), and the player misses the SB or one winning combination, the chance is stopped and displayed. Then, there is a sense of expectation that SB was won with a probability of 1/2. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the end of the BB2 gaming state, which is an unfavorable gaming state, can be enhanced, and the player's willingness to play can be recovered and further enhanced.

  Next, referring to FIG. 20, the main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, the peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71 are transmitted. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 based on the control command will be described.

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

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table (FIG. 9) used in the probability lottery process in S16 of FIG. 23 described later, which is executed every time random number sampling is determined each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). To FIG. 14), a winning combination determination table for stopping (FIG. 17) used every time a winning combination determination process for stopping in S17 of FIG. 23 described later is executed, and a slip piece determining process of S25 of FIG. 23 described later. Among them, a stop table group selection table (FIG. 17) used when selecting a stop table group, a stop table (FIGS. 18 and 19) used in the reel stop control process of S26 of FIG. Stop position search table (not shown) and table number used when determining the reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R Selection table (not shown), various control commands to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (command), and the like. These commands include a demo display command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 20, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, an information display unit 18, a medal, and a hopper driving circuit 41. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 as a game value giving means for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 20, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of a plurality of winning combinations is determined. After the winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the stop position search table.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 20) performs initialization at the start of the game (S1 in FIG. 22). Specifically, the contents stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 20) are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (S3). If this determination is YES, a demo display command for requesting display of a demo image is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S4). If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S5.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game (S10). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S12, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S11. Move. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process (S11). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the CPU 31 outputs a rotation start request command for all reels (S12). The main control circuit 71 commands the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the rotation start request command for all reels. Subsequently, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery (S13). The random numbers extracted in the process of S13 are used in a probability lottery process (S16 in FIG. 23) described later.

  Next, for example, a numerical value indicating 30 seconds is set as an initial value in one game monitoring timer (S14 in FIG. 23). This one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop switch. In this timer, a numerical value is subtracted as time passes after an initial value is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a gaming state monitoring process (S15). In this gaming state monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned when it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. The current game state is maintained when it is not determined that the player is present. Specifically, the game state corresponding to the operation flag that is turned on among the respective operation flags indicating each game state is set. Each flag indicating each gaming state includes a BB1 general state operation flag indicating the BB1 general state, a BB2 general state operation flag indicating the BB2 general state, and an RB1 gaming state operation indicating the RB gaming state during the BB1 gaming state. There are a flag, an RB gaming state operating flag indicating the RB gaming state during the BB2 gaming state, an SB gaming state operating flag indicating the SB gaming state, a CB gaming state operating flag indicating the CB gaming state, and the like. If none of the operation flags is on, the general gaming state is set as the gaming state. In the previous game, if a BB is won even though the BB is won, the game state is changed to the carry-over state until a predetermined condition is met after the current game based on the information won by the BB. set.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of S13 (S16). This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table (FIGS. 9 to 14) in accordance with the number of BETs and the game state, determines which display combination the random number value belongs to, and wins the winning combination (established flag) ).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining a winning combination for stopping (S17). In the determination process of the winning combination for stopping, the winning combination for stopping is determined by lottery according to the gaming state and the winning combination determined in S16, using the winning winning combination selection table shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table group selection table (FIG. 17), selects a stop table group corresponding to the winning combination for stop, and determines one stop table from the stop table group (S18). ).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search (S30 in FIG. 24). The display combination search is to set a display combination flag for identifying a display combination based on a stop mode of symbols stopped and displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display combination flag is normal (S31). When this determination is NO, an illegal error is displayed (S32). When the determination in S31 is YES, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination and the gaming state (S33). At this time, when the winning combination is BB or RB and the display combination is not BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the winning combination to the carryover combination stored in the RAM 33. Alternatively, when the display combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 deletes the carryover combination information stored in the RAM 33.

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

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is a BB1 gaming state, a BB2 gaming state, or an RB gaming state (S35). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S36, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S40.

  In S36, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB is won in the BB2 general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S39, and when it is NO, the process moves to S37. Subsequently, in S37, the CPU 31 performs a game number check process for BB1, BB2, or RB. In the game number check process, in the BB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 determines the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the general gaming state during BB1, the number of winnings for the small role in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state. To check. In the case of the BB2 gaming state, the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB2 general gaming state, the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked. In the RB gaming state, the number-of-games check process checks the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state and the number of games in the RB gaming state. Also, in the BB1 general gaming state, the establishment of RB is checked, and if established, the RB gaming state flag is turned on during the BB1 general gaming state, and the establishment of RB is also checked in the BB2 general gaming state. If it is, the RB gaming state flag is turned on during the BB2 general gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, or the RB gaming state has ended (S38). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S39, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S39, the CPU 31 performs bonus end processing. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears various information related to bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB, SRB) stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, in S40, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the SB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S41, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S42.

  In S41, the CPU 31 turns off the SB gaming state operation flag stored in the RAM 33. Based on this process, the SB gaming state ends in one game.

  In S42, the CPU 31 performs a BB1, BB2, RB, SB or CB establishment check process. It is checked whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to any one of these display combinations is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. When this process ends, the process moves to S2 in FIG. When BB1 is established, the BB1 general game state operation flag stored in the RAM 33 is turned on. When BB2 is established, the BB2 general game state operation flag stored in the RAM 33 is turned on, and when RB is established. In the general gaming state, the RB gaming state operation flag is turned on.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the details of the sliding frame number determination process executed by the CPU 31 (FIG. 20) in S25 of FIG. 23 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is a CB gaming state (S51). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S53, and when it is NO, the process moves to S52.

  In S52, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames from 0 to 4 frames based on the one stop table determined in the stop table determination process in S18 of FIG. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S26 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S53, the CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames to zero. Subsequently, the CPU 31 turns off the CB gaming state operation flag (S54). Based on this process, the CB gaming state ends in one game. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S26 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the periodic interrupt process executed by the CPU 31 (FIG. 20) of the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is invoked and started every 1.1173 milliseconds, for example.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission / reception processing (S43). Specifically, various commands stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 20) (these commands are stored in the RAM 33 in S4 and S8 in FIG. 22, S20, S22, S27, S29 in FIG. 23, and S34 in FIG. 24). Is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72.

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

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and determines whether this value is an even number (S65). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S62, and when it is NO, the process moves to S66.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an example of a chance eye displayed when an SB or one winning combination is missed will be described. FIG. 27 shows an aspect in which blue 7 (symbol 61) -Replay (symbol 62) -Replay chances are displayed on the cross-down line 8e.

  When the SB establishment possible stop table is determined as the stop table used in the stop control, if the stop operation timing by the player is appropriate, blue 7 (symbol 61) -cherry (symbol 66) -cherry Stop display side by side on the active line. However, when the stop operation timing by the player is not appropriate, blue 7-Replay (symbol 62) -Replay may be stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. When a stoppage table that can be used in one stop is determined as a stop table that is used for stop control, blue 7 (symbol 61) -watermelon (symbol 64)- Watermelons are stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. However, when the stop operation timing by the player is not appropriate, blue 7-Replay-Replay may be stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. The blue 7-Replay-Replay symbol combination that is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line is said to be a chance, but if this chance appears, it may be due to a missed SB. It is unknown to the player whether it is more or less. However, if the gaming state is disadvantageous and unfavorable, such as the BB2 gaming state, the player will want to end this gaming state quickly. Since the BB2 gaming state is ended by winning the SB in the BB2 general gaming state, the player desires the SB winning when in the BB2 gaming state. The chance eye implies and suggests the possibility of winning the SB, and this chance eye is also stopped by a single-player missing, so the SB winning probability and the single-player winning probability Since the probability that the chance eye is stopped and displayed is improved by the total probability, the player who is playing the game in the BB2 gaming state can further increase the expectation that the BB2 gaming state will end quickly and early.

  The RB and SRB in the embodiment are first-type special combinations, and BB1 and BB2 are continuous-type operation devices that operate the first-type special combination continuously. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, medals are not paid out in the game in which BB1, BB2, RB, and SRB are established. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals may be paid out to the player in the game in which these BB1, BB2, RB, and SRB are established. Moreover, SB is a normal accessory.

  The BB2 gaming state of the embodiment is the second type BB that ends in the SB (ordinary bonus) winning in the BB2 general gaming state. When the SB is established in the BB2 general gaming state, the SB gaming state of only one game is entered. In the SB gaming state, the probability that a small role wins is the same as the general gaming state, so it is difficult to say that the gaming state is advantageous to the player, but the BB2 gaming state is ended by winning the SB. It can be said that it is a display role that is meaningful to a person and is in a gaming state.

  In the embodiment, as a means for suggesting and notifying the SB winning, the chance eyes that are stopped and displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a means for indicating and notifying the SB winning, a predetermined effect by a still image or a moving image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on image data stored in various image data tables. It may be an image. In this case, even if the predetermined effect image is 2D graphics constituted by a 2D (Two Dimension, 2D) image, it is digitized so as to display a 3D (Three Dimension, 3D) image. It may be 3D graphics that displays a more three-dimensional moving image by changing. In this case, the predetermined effect image is a so-called continuous effect in which an effect image based on a story that is continuous over a plurality of games is displayed and completed even if it is a discontinuous effect completed in one game. Or either.

  The CB gaming state of the embodiment is substantially the same gaming state as a conventional CT (Challenge Time) gaming state. The probability lottery table in the CB gaming state is the same as that in the general gaming state, but permission to win a prize for all display combinations (winning combinations) other than bonus (BB1, BB2, RB, SB) and replay is given. Therefore, it is possible to win these display combinations (winning combinations) according to the player's proficient skill.

  In addition to the reel symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5 of the embodiment, the reel symbol arrangement may be devised so that a predetermined combination (for example, a bell small combination) is won regardless of the skill of pressing. .

  In the CB gaming state, bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB, SB) and all display combinations (winning combinations) other than replay are permitted. However, replay establishment may be permitted. .

  In the embodiment, when a device that displays a predetermined effect image on a predetermined display device is adopted as means for suggesting and notifying SB winning, light emitted from light emitting members such as the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, and the lamp 102, Light emitted from the light emitting diode, sound emitted from the speakers 21L and 21R, or a predetermined combination thereof may be used. Furthermore, not only the liquid crystal display device 5, but also a Code Ray Tube, a Liquid Crystal display, an Electro Luminescence Display, a Plasma Display Panel, or the like.

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

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

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

The perspective view of game machine 1 of an embodiment. The front view of the substantially vertical surface comprised by the panel display part 2a and the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine 1 of embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partial development view of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state of embodiment, completion | finish condition, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the display combination, symbol combination, and payout for every BET and gaming state of the embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the display combination, symbol combination, and payout for every BET and gaming state of the embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is 1. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is 1. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is two. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is two. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is 3. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is 3. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop for every gaming state of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop for every gaming state of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to the game state and winning combination for a stop of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The main flowchart of the process performed by the main control circuit 71 of embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the subroutine of the sliding frame number determination process of embodiment. The flowchart of the regular interruption process performed with the main control circuit 71 of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop mode of the chance eye of embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (4)

A gaming machine in which a unit game is performed by betting a predetermined game value by a player, and the predetermined game value is given to the player according to establishment of a predetermined condition,
Display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A winning combination determination probability management means for managing a determination probability for determining each winning combination determined according to a game start command signal output based on a game start operation by a player;
A winning combination determination means for determining the winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means;
A stop command signal output means for outputting a stop operation command signal output based on a stop operation by the player;
Based on the timing of outputting the stop operation command signal and the winning combination, stop control is performed to stop display of the display or the predetermined combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination by controlling the display of the display unit to change. Means,
When the symbol corresponding to the first winning combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, the predetermined game value is given to the player based on the first degree of advantage. First special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the first special gaming state to be granted;
When the symbol corresponding to the second winning combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, the degree of advantage for the player is lower than the degree of the first advantage. Second special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a second special gaming state that gives the player the predetermined gaming value based on the degree of advantage of two;
Counting means for counting the predetermined gaming value given to the player after the gaming state has been shifted to the second special gaming state;
Determination means for determining whether the counting result by the counting means exceeds a predetermined value;
When the determination means determines that the counting result by the counting means exceeds a predetermined value, the second special gaming state transition ending means for ending the second special gaming state and shifting to another gaming state, Have
When the gaming state is the second special gaming state, it further comprises second special gaming state ending means for ending the second special gaming state when a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The winning combination includes a second specific winning combination,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are such that, depending on a player's stop operation, the symbol or the predetermined combination of symbols in the same mode is stopped and displayed. . In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the determination probabilities for determining the specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are the same. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming state includes the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state, the specific gaming state, and a normal gaming state different from these gaming states,
The gaming machine, wherein the second special gaming state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

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