JP2006325832A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that does not impair the charm of game properties in a non-control period, without the risk of leading to the deterioration of the interest in the game and relieving the disadvantages of the non-control period that is ended by the internal winning of bonuses or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 is constituted so as to turn a reel 3L to non-control during an MB game state. When the MB game state is ended by the internal winning of RB, where a player can display only one kind of a plurality of specified display roles (a bell or a watermelon, for instance) for all the games during the MB game state, a game state is shifted to a different RT game state corresponding to the bell or the watermelon which is the specified display role as the grant of a privilege game that is relatively advantageous to the player. <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 achieve this, a symbol combination won by an internal lottery process and a display combination of the winning display combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is displayed on a predetermined winning line of a reel 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, the internal winning combination cannot be displayed if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

  Among the above gaming machines, a control device is provided that controls to stop a plurality of reels each displaying a predetermined symbol in the display window according to a random number, and when a specific condition is satisfied, At least one of the control devices has a period (hereinafter referred to as “non-control period”) for stopping the stop control so as to stop according to a random number over a predetermined number of games, and in this non-control period There has been devised a gaming machine configured to be able to stop and display a symbol intended by a person (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In general, the non-control period ends when at least one of a predetermined number of games or a predetermined number of medals is paid out is satisfied. However, recently, there has been known a gaming machine in which the non-control period ends only by paying out a predetermined number of medals (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP-A-1-238888 JP-A-10-277246

  However, in a gaming machine in which a bonus internal lottery is performed even during the no-control period and the no-control period ends only by paying out a predetermined number of medals, the predetermined number of medals By extending the no-control period while receiving a medal payout to the vicinity of the upper limit of the game, it is impossible to proceed with the game of receiving a bonus lottery, and the capture element of the no-control period becomes poor. For this reason, the meaning that the non-control period is merely a game period in which the predetermined number of medals can be acquired is strengthened, and the attractiveness of the game performance in the non-control period is impaired, and the interest of the game is enhanced. There was a risk that this could lead to a decline. In addition, in a gaming machine in which this no-control period ends due to an internal winning such as a bonus during the no-control period, the no-control period ends before the predetermined number of medals is reached. There is a possibility that the player loses the profit to be obtained in the non-control period.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention does not impair the attractiveness of the game in the non-control period, does not lead to a decrease in the fun of the game, and the non-control period may be terminated by an internal winning such as a bonus. The object is to provide a gaming machine that remedies the disadvantage.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and a stop display, and a start operation (for example, start lever 6) of a unit game (for example, one game) by the player A game start command signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S, etc.) that outputs a game start command signal in response to the operation, and when the game start command signal is detected, the display means starts variable display. Internal winning combination determination probability management for managing the respective determination probabilities of the variable means (for example, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, etc.) and the internal winning combination determined in response to the detection of the game start command signal Managed by means (for example, probability lottery table (FIG. 9) and ROM 32 for storing the same) and the internal winning combination determination probability managing means. An internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination based on the determination probability (for example, the CPU 31 executing the processing of S71 (FIG. 21)), and a player to stop the variable display of the display means. Stop command signal output means (for example, stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) provided corresponding to each of the display means for outputting a stop command signal in response to a stop operation, and the stop command signal is output The variable display allowable number determination means (for example, S86 (FIG. 22) for determining the variable display allowable number (for example, the number of sliding symbols) that the display means variably displays until the variable display of the display means stops. ) And the CPU 31 for executing the sliding frame number determination process of FIG. 24), the timing of output of the internal winning combination, the stop command signal, and the variation display allowable number In response to this, the stop control means (for example, the CPU 31 that executes S88 and S89) for stopping the variable display on the display means, and the variable display on the display means are controlled to stop by the stop control means. When a predetermined symbol or a combination of the predetermined symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the combination determining means is stopped and displayed, the predetermined game value is played according to the predetermined symbol or the predetermined symbol combination. When a game value imparting means (eg, CPU 31 that executes S18 (FIG. 17)) is given to a person, a predetermined condition is satisfied (eg, MB trigger symbol (symbol 66) -MB trigger symbol-MB trigger symbol is an effective line) For example) and a specific number (for example, 0 or 1) as the variable display allowable number by the variable display allowable number determining means. CPU 31 for executing special gaming state transition means (for example, S4 (FIG. 17) and gaming state monitoring processing (FIG. 19)) for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) determined as follows. Etc.), and after the game state is shifted to the special game state, the specific control or the combination of the specific symbols is performed by the stop control means for each unit game and for each specific symbol or each combination of the specific symbols. Determining means (for example, CPU 31 for executing S145 (FIG. 26) and display combination counting process (FIG. 27)) for determining whether or not the stop control is performed (for example, bell (symbol 63) -bell-bell); Storage means (for example, a special feature) for storing that the determination means determines that the specific symbol or the combination of specific symbols is controlled to be stopped by the stop control means. The RAM 33 for storing the consecutive combination establishment flag and the CPU 31 for turning on / off the information on the specific combination consecutive establishment flag, and the total value of the predetermined game values given to the player during the special gaming state are predetermined values (for example, 253) or the like, or special gaming state ending means (for example, ending the special gaming state in response to the first internal winning combination (for example, RB) determined by the internal winning combination determination means) , The CPU 31 that executes S184 (FIG. 29), or the CPU 31 that executes S78 (FIG. 21)), and the special gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state. The special gaming state is ended by the special gaming state ending unit in response to the determination of the first internal winning combination by the determining unit. In all the unit games up to this time, when the storage means stores that it has been determined that the same specific symbol or the combination of specific symbols has been controlled to stop by the stop control means, CPU 31 that executes privilege game state transition means (for example, S186 (FIG. 29)) that shifts the game state to a privilege game state (for example, RT game state) that gives a relatively advantageous privilege (for example, RT game). Etc.), and the type of the special gaming state differs depending on the specific symbol or the combination of the specific symbols.

  According to the invention of (1), after the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state by the special gaming state transition means, the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means. Accordingly, in all unit games until the special game state is ended by the special game state ending means, the storage means stops the same specific symbol or combination of the specific symbols by the stop control means. Since it has memorized that it is determined that it has been controlled, it has special gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a privilege gaming state that gives a privilege that is relatively advantageous to the player. , Simply dispelling the implication that it is only a gaming period in which a predetermined number of medals can be acquired, To improve the fit, to improve the game of the charm of the special game state, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game not only to prevent the decline of the interest of the game. In addition, since the type of privilege gaming state varies depending on the specific symbol or the combination of the specific symbol, it is possible to give diversity to the type of privilege gaming state, and thus improve the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine. I can do things. Furthermore, even if the special gaming state is terminated in the middle due to the winning of the first internal winning combination, the privilege gaming state is given to the gaming state instead, so that the player's disadvantage can be remedied. I can do it.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the type of the special gaming state is that the number of unit games in which the special gaming state continues depends on the specific symbol or the combination of the specific symbols. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (2), the type of privilege gaming state is that the number of unit games in which the privilege gaming state continues depends on the specific symbol or combination of specific symbols. Diversity can be imparted, and as a result, the gaming ability of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the bonus gaming state has a relatively high probability that a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, replay) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized by being in a gaming state.

  According to the invention of (3), the privilege gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means is relatively high, so that the gaming state is not at least disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to increase the significance of the bonus game itself and improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, or the speakers 21L and 21R) that performs notification related to the game; Notification data management means for managing notification data related to the notification (for example, a notification effect image display data table storing predetermined notification effect image display data stored in the image ROM 88, a predetermined LED 101 stored in the program ROM 93, or A predetermined data table for storing control data of the lamp 102 or a sound source data table for storing predetermined sound source data stored in the sound source ROM 97) and the notification data from the notification data management means. Notification control means for performing the notification according to the notified data by the notification means ( For example, the image control IC 86 or the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91) and the symbol corresponding to the second internal winning combination (for example, cherry) determined by the internal winning combination determining unit by the stop control unit When the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, a bonus game state ending means for ending the bonus game state (for example, CPU 31 executing S144c (FIG. 37)) and a variable display on the display means are started. When time elapses, automatic stop control means (for example, S118 (FIG. 23) described later) automatically stops so as not to stop and display a symbol or a combination of symbols according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The CPU 31 and the like, and the notification control means is configured such that the second internal winning combination is the internal winning combination during the bonus game state. When determined by the determining means, the notifying means performs an automatic stop by the automatic stop control means so as not to stop and display the symbol corresponding to the second internal winning combination or the combination of the symbols. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (4), when the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means during the bonus game state, the notification control unit or the symbol corresponding to the second internal winning combination Since the notification means performs an automatic stop by the automatic stop control means so as not to display the stop combination, the player is automatically notified by a clear notification that there is a possibility of termination of this privilege gaming state. Since the end of the privilege gaming state can be avoided by using the stop, it further contributes to the player's gaming convenience.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (4), a notification number determination means (for example, a sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes S190-1 (FIG. 38)) that determines the number of notifications, and the notification Notification number storage means for storing the number of times performed (for example, a work RAM 84 for storing a notification number counter, a sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 for executing S190-2 (FIG. 38) for setting an initial value in the notification number counter, and The sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes S364 (FIG. 39) for subtracting 1 from the notification number counter, and the number of times the notification is stored stored in the notification number storage means is a predetermined value (for example, 0). Comparing means (for example, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 that executes S362 (FIG. 39)), and the notification control means includes the comparing means. That the comparison result based gaming machine, characterized by performing the notification by the notification means.

  According to the invention of (5), since the notification control means notifies the notification means that there is a possibility of termination of the special gaming state based on the comparison result by the comparison means, it is determined whether or not to notify. Diversity can be given to the mode to be played, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (6) The gaming machine according to (4) or (5), wherein the notification is a notification indicating the second internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means.

  According to the invention of (6), since the notification is a notification indicating the second internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, a clear notification that there is a possibility that the privilege gaming state is ended, The player can clearly recognize which internal winning combination or combination of these symbols should not be stopped and avoid the end of the award gaming state. Further contribute to the convenience of gaming.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6), the notification is an effect image display, and the notification means is an effect image display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5). The notification data related to the notification is effect image data, and the notification control means reads the effect image data from the notification data management means, and the effect image according to the read effect image data. A gaming machine, wherein the display is performed by the effect image display device.

  According to the invention of (7), the notification control means reads the effect image data from the notification data management means, and performs the effect image display according to the read effect image data on the effect image display device. It is possible to visually notify the end of the special game state by the effect image, and this contributes to the further convenience of the player's game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the meaning of the capture of the special gaming state by providing various privilege games, improve the attractiveness of the gaming property of the special gaming state, and prevent the decrease in the interest of the game In addition to improving the interests of the game. In addition, even if the special gaming state is terminated halfway due to the winning of the first internal winning combination, the privilege gaming state is given to the gaming state instead, so that the player's disadvantage can be remedied. I can do it.

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

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

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

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and the plurality of types of symbols are provided. The display means for performing the change display and the stop display is formed. The symbols of 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”. The third stop operation is the last 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. The cross-up line 8a, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, and the cross-down line 8e are collectively referred to as a winning line 8. For example, the winning line 8a indicates the cross-up line 8a (the same applies to the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, and the cross-down line 8e). 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. The normally white is a configuration in which white display (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 the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (regions corresponding to the reel sheets). 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 01 to 21, and is stored as a data table in a ROM 32 (FIG. 15) described later. On the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the Play (symbol 61), watermelon (symbol 62), bell (symbol 63), cherry (symbol 64), red 7 (symbol 65), MB trigger symbol (symbol 66) , Blue 7 (symbol 67), and blank (symbol 68). The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Since the blank (symbol 68) has a high visual recognition per se and is positioned under the replay (symbol 61) or the bell (symbol 63), the bell (symbol 63) of the code number 09 in the reel 3L. ), The reel with the code number 01 for the reel 3C (symbol 61), and the reel 3R with the code number 19 for the bell (symbol 63) are stopped in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R by the player. In some cases, it may be an aid to display. Thus, for example, the player can more easily perform a so-called replay handshake that avoids the establishment of a later-described replay (FIG. 7) in the BB general gaming state, which may contribute to the convenience of the game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the transition conditions, the end conditions, and the post-end destination game state of each gaming 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 the general gaming state, the internal winning state (including the RB internal winning state during the BB gaming state), the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state (the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the general gaming state). RB gaming state), MB gaming state, CB gaming state, and RT gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a predetermined combination of the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

  The internal winning state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB gaming state, and is shifted by the internal winning of BB, RB, MB or CB, or the RB internal winning in the BB gaming state, and BB, RB, MB Alternatively, the game ends when the CB is established, or when the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state (RB establishment). The internal winning state is a state in which BB, RB, MB, or CB is carried over, that is, a state in which information that has been won internally in BB, RB, MB, or CB is carried over. In particular, BB carryover state, RB carryover state, MB carryover state, CB carryover state, BB internal winning state, RB internal winning state, MB internal winning state, CB internal winning respectively It is called a state. The internal winning state shifts to the BB gaming state when the BB is established, transitions to the RB gaming state when the RB is established, transitions to the MB gaming state when the MB is established, and enters the CB gaming state when the CB is established. Transition.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB internal winning state, and is generated when the BB is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 466 or more). When finished, it shifts to the general gaming state.

  The BB general gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state, the BB internal winning state, or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and is transitioned by BB establishment or RB termination in the BB gaming state, and the BB gaming state is terminated or BB. The game ends when the RB gaming state starts during the gaming state. The BB general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when it ends when the BB gaming state ends, and shifts to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state.

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

  The RB gaming state during the BB gaming state shifts when the RB is established during the BB gaming state, and ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) a small role winning, or the end of the BB gaming state. To do. Transition from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state is completed, the transition to the BB general gaming state is repeated, and the transition to the RB gaming state is repeated until the payout number of medals reaches 466 or more. Is the BB gaming state. The RB gaming state during the BB gaming state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the general gaming state when the game is completed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or after a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) small role winnings. Here, the small roles are watermelon, bell, upper / lower cherries, and middle cherries described later. The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state transitions to the BB general gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state after the termination of the BB gaming state, and the general gaming state when the termination condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied. Migrate to

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

  Note that the RB gaming state is a first type special combination. The BB gaming state is an accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory.

  The MB gaming state is generated when the MB is established in the general gaming state or in the MB internal winning state, and ends when the medal payout number becomes a predetermined number (for example, 253) or more, or the RB internal winning. When the MB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

  The CB gaming state is generated when the CB is established in the general gaming state or in the CB internal winning state, and is terminated by digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example, one game). When the CB gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state.

  The CB gaming state is a second type special character, and is a gaming state in which at least one stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped over a predetermined number of games and becomes no control. In this gaming state, the number of sliding symbols, which will be described later, is set to 0 or 1, so that the player can use the reel 3L, which is the target of the stopping operation, at the same or substantially the same timing as the stopping operation. 3C and 3R can be stopped.

  The MB gaming state is an accessory continuous operation device related to the second type special accessory. The MB gaming state is a gaming state in which the CB gaming state is continuously generated or generated intermittently over a predetermined number of games. However, the end condition of the MB gaming state is that, as described above, the medal payout number calculated from the start of the MB gaming state becomes a predetermined number.

  The gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is configured so that an RB can win even in an RB gaming state (including the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state during the general gaming state) and the MB gaming state. .

  The RT gaming state is when the player can stop and display a symbol corresponding to the same specific display combination or a combination of these symbols along any of the active lines in all games in the MB gaming state. This is a privilege gaming state that is given to a player as a privilege. Thus, when it shifts to RT game state, it will be complete | finished by the game digest of predetermined number of times (for example, 100) or internal winning of BB, RB, MB, or CB. When the MB gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state that is neither an internal winning state, a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state, an MB gaming state, a CB gaming state, or an RT gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the display combination, the symbol combination, and the payout which are different for each BET number will be described. The payout is a predetermined number of medals awarded (paid out) to the player when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed side by side on one of the active lines. The information shown in FIG. 7 is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 15) described later as a display combination specifying table. The display combination of the embodiment includes BB, RB, MB, replay, watermelon, bell, cherry, CB, and lose. BB, RB, MB, Replay, and CB become an internal winning combination by winning internally and become a winning combination by further winning. Watermelons, bells and cherries become internal winners by winning internally, and win by winning further. “Establishment” and “winning” means that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed side by side on one of the active lines. 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 internal winning combination is not stopped and displayed along the active line. Depending on the loss, the number of medals paid out is zero. The establishment and winning are collectively referred to as display. The winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as a display combination. The display mode of each display combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the active line) and the payout at the time of display (hereinafter referred to as “medal payout number”) vary depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIG.

  The establishment of BB is realized by arranging red 7 (symbol 65) -red 7-red 7 along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB internal winning state. After the next game in which BB is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. The number of medals paid out due to the establishment of BB is 0.

  RB is established by blue 7 (symbol 67) -blue 7-blue 7 being aligned along the active line in the general gaming state, the RB internal winning state, the BB general gaming state or the RB internal winning state during the RB internal winning state. Realize. After the next game in which RB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

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

  The establishment of MB is realized by arranging MB trigger symbol (symbol 66) -MB trigger symbol-MB trigger symbol along the active line in the general gaming state or the MB internal winning state. After the next game in which the MB is established, the gaming state becomes the MB gaming state.

  Watermelon, bell and cherry wins can be achieved in all gaming states. These roles are realized by arranging the illustrated symbol combinations along the effective lines. The number of medals paid out for these combinations is as shown in the figure, but differs depending on the number of BETs. Cherry is distributed to middle cherry or upper / lower cherry by stop control. The winning of the upper and lower cherries is realized by stopping and displaying the cherry (symbol 64) on the upper or lower stage of the display window 4L. Further, the winning of the middle cherry is realized by stopping and displaying the cherry in the middle of the 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.

  The establishment of the replay is realized by replay (symbol 61) -Replay-Replay being arranged along the active line in the game state excluding the RB game state. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted (the game value is automatically given to the player and inserted into the gaming machine 1), so that the player consumes the medals. The next game can be played.

  The establishment of CB is realized by arranging bell (symbol 63) -Replay (symbol 61) -Replay along the active line in the general gaming state or the CB internal winning state. In the next game in which CB is established, the gaming state becomes the CB gaming state.

  Next, the “lottery count determination table” will be described with reference to FIG. The lottery count determination table is referred to in a step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 61 of a probability lottery process (FIG. 20) described later. The lottery count determination table is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 15) described later as a predetermined data table.

  The number of lotteries means that a numerical value stored in a probability lottery table (FIG. 9) described later is sequentially subtracted from one random number extracted by a sampling circuit 37 (FIG. 15), which will be described later, from the top to the bottom. This is the maximum number of rows that can be searched up to a negative winning row. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, according to the lottery count determination table, the lottery count is determined to be 8. Therefore, up to eight rows, the row of the winning lottery table for which the subtraction result is negative for the first time is limited. Search sequentially until the bottom.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is 1,000, first, 850 stored in the row of the winning number 1 is subtracted from the 1,000. This subtraction result is 150. Next, 4,800 stored in the row of winning number 2 is subtracted from 150. The subtraction result is −4,650, and the subtraction result becomes negative for the first time. Therefore, the winning number is determined to be 2. The winning probability at this time is obtained by dividing 4,800, which is the subtraction value corresponding to winning number 2, by 65,536, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the range from 0 to 65,535, which is the random number extraction range. 800 / 65,536.

  The number of lotteries was limited to the number of winning numbers for which the subtraction result was negative for the first time until the row under the probability lottery table was searched. If the subtraction result did not become negative, the winning number was determined to be 0. Is done. When the winning number is 0, the internal winning combination is lost as will be described later. There are cases where the gameability is diversified by making the winning number determination probabilities different for each gaming state. In the case of other game states, the process for determining the winning number and the winning probability are the same.

  Next, the “probability lottery table” will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table is referred to in the process of S64 of the probability lottery process (FIG. 20) described later. The probability lottery table is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 15) described later as a predetermined data table.

  Referring to the probability lottery table, the winning number is determined based on one random number extracted by a sampling circuit 37 (FIG. 15) described later. The numerical value stored in the probability lottery table is sequentially subtracted from top to bottom according to the gaming state, and a search is performed with the number of lotteries as a limit until the row of the winning number where the subtraction result is negative for the first time.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, according to the lottery count determination table (FIG. 8), the lottery count is determined to be 8. Therefore, the probability that the subtraction result is negative for the first time is limited to 8 rows. Search sequentially until the bottom of the lottery table. At this time, from one random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37, 850, which are stored in association with winning numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in the general gaming state, respectively. Subtraction values 4,800, 1,000, 9,000, 250, 350, 250 and 200 are sequentially subtracted, and the winning number when the subtraction result becomes negative for the first time is set as the determined winning number.

  Alternatively, when the gaming state is the internal winning state, from one random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37, the winning numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the internal winning state are stored in association with 850, Subtraction values of 4,800, 1,000 and 9,000 are sequentially subtracted, and the winning number when the subtraction result becomes negative for the first time becomes the determined winning number. The winning probability is a result of dividing each subtraction value by 65,536 which is the number of random numbers belonging to the range of 0 to 65,535 which is the random number extraction range. For example, when the gaming state is the internal winning state, the winning number is 3 and the subtracted value of 1,000 corresponds to 1,000 / 65,536 as the winning probability. In the case of other game states, the process for determining the winning number is the same.

  Note that each gaming state column (vertical column) in the probability lottery table includes a row where a subtraction value is stored and a row where no subtraction value is stored. The rows in which the subtraction values are stored are continuous from the first row of the probability lottery table, and the number of consecutive rows is determined according to the gaming state with reference to the lottery number determination table (FIG. 8). Matches. For example, in the MB gaming state column, winning numbers are stored in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively. The number of these winning numbers is 5, and the number of lotteries is 5. It corresponds. The same applies to other game states.

  In addition, the number of lotteries was limited to the number of winning numbers for which the subtraction result was negative for the first time until the row under the probability lottery table was searched. If the subtraction result did not become negative, the winning number was determined to be 0. Is done. When the winning number is 0, the internal winning combination is lost. The same applies to other game states.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the MB gaming state, the reel 3L is not controlled, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is not stopped and displayed by the automatic stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Any display combination is configured not to win or not win. Using this, immediately before the total value of the number of medals paid out in the MB gaming state reaches a predetermined value, which is the end condition of the MB gaming state, the medal of the medal accompanying the winning of the display combination using the automatic stop is used. In some cases, it is possible to avoid the end of the MB gaming state upon receiving a payout, and to increase the player's profit by extending the MB gaming state and increasing the chance of receiving an RB lottery during this gaming state. is there. Therefore, the RB lottery value in the MB gaming state may be set higher than the lottery values in the other gaming states (the design can be changed as appropriate from about 1 to 10 times). By doing so, there is a possibility that the MB gaming state will be extended and the internal winning of the RB will be realized with a high probability during the MB gaming state, and the MB gaming state will be extended and the RB during the MB gaming state. The significance of aiming for internal winning may be improved.

  Next, the configuration of the bit string of the establishment flag will be described with reference to FIG. The establishment flag refers to an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11), which will be described later, and is an 8-bit for storing the internal winning combination determined in the processing of S64 and S65 of the probability lottery process (FIG. 20), which will be described later. Information.

  The establishment flag is expressed by an 8-digit bit string from bit1 to bit8. The lowest digit of the bit string is bit1, the digit is sequentially increased, and bit8 is the highest digit. When bit 1 is 1, it indicates that the internal winning combination contains cherry, when bit 2 is 1, it indicates that the internal winning combination includes bell, and bit 3 has the bit When it is 1, it indicates that the internal winning combination includes watermelon, when bit 4 bit is 1, it indicates that internal winning combination includes replay, and when bit 5 bit is 1, it is internal winning. Indicates that MB is included in the combination. When bit 6 is 1, the internal winning combination includes BB. When bit 7 is 1, the internal winning combination includes RB. When the bit 8 bit is 1, it means that CB is included in the internal winning combination. A predetermined combination of ON or OFF (0 or 1) of the bits of each digit is referred to as a bit pattern. Each internal winning combination is stored by storing a corresponding bit pattern in the establishment flag. In addition, when the bit of each digit is 0, it indicates that the internal winning combination corresponding to each digit is not included.

  If the formation flag is expressed by such a bit string configuration, winning of a plurality of internal winning combinations can be permitted at a time. In addition, as in BB, RB, MB, and CB, the internal winning combination that can be carried over after the next game clears the bits from bit 5 to bit 8 of the establishment flag also by clearing RAM at the end of the game or at the start of the next game. By not performing, it is possible to memorize the carryover of the internal winning combination. The carry-over of the internal winning combination is not memorized by not clearing the bits from bit 5 to bit 8 of the establishment flag, and a bit having a bit string different from the establishment flag is provided and stored in this flag You may make it memorize | store according to a pattern.

  When all the bits of the establishment flag are 0, it indicates that the establishment flag does not include any internal winning combination.

  Next, the “internal winning combination determination table” will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination determination table is referred to in the process of S71 of the probability lottery process (FIG. 21) described later. The internal winning combination determination table is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 15) described later as a predetermined data table.

  The internal winning combination is sequentially incremented by 1 in the game state and the process of S66 of the probability lottery process (FIG. 20), and is determined based on the determined lottery value with reference to the probability lottery table (FIG. 9) in the process of S64. Based on the winning number thus determined, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to and determined in the process of S71 of FIG. For example, when the game state is the general game state and the winning number is 5, the determined internal winning combination is the column of the internal winning combination in the column where the gaming state is the general gaming state, and the intersection of the row where the winning number is 5 MB is determined from the information stored in the part. At this time, the bit pattern of the established flag is “00010000” from the information stored in the intersection of the row where the winning number is 5 in the column of the established flag in the column where the gaming state is the general gaming state. It is determined. The process for determining the internal winning combination and the bit pattern of the establishment flag in other gaming states and other winning numbers is the same.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the stop table group selected based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination will be described. The stop table group is a stop table for determining the number of sliding symbols for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the processing of S123, S125, or S127 in the sliding frame number determination processing (FIG. 24) described later. It is a set. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 described later.

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

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

  The watermelon winning stop table group is a set of watermelon winning stop tables, and the watermelon winning stop table is a stop table in which watermelon winning is allowed in accordance with a player's stop operation.

  The bell winning possible stop table group is a set of bell winning possible stop tables, and the bell winning possible stop table is a stop table that allows a bell winning regardless of the player's stop operation.

  The cherry winning winning stop table group is a set of cherry winning possible stop tables, and the cherry winning winning stop table allows a middle cherry or an upper / lower cherry to be awarded by stop control according to a player's stop operation. It is a stop table.

  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 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 a CB is permitted regardless of a player's stop operation.

  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, an example of a “stop table” stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 15) 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 first embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 13A, for example, when the stop switch 7R is operated when the cherry (symbol 64) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R, the code number The number of sliding symbols can be determined so that the reel 3R is stopped and controlled so that 12 cherries (symbol 64) are stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a BB establishment possible stop table included in the BB establishment possible stop table group, an RB establishment possible stop table included in the RB establishment possible stop table group, an MB establishment possible stop table included in the MB establishment possible stop table group, CB establishment possible stop table included in CB establishment possible stop table group, replay establishment possible stop table included in replay establishment possible stop table group, watermelon award possible stop table included in watermelon award possible stop table group, bell award possible stop table There are a bell winning stop table included in the group, a cherry winning stop table included in the cherry winning stop table group, and a display impossible stop table included in the display impossible stop table group.

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

  In FIG. 13 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 17. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 01, 04, 09, 13, 17 are “Replay” (symbol 61).

  In FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18 are “Replay” (symbol 61).

  In FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 04, 08, 12, 16, and 21. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, symbols corresponding to the positions one code code 04, 08, 12, 16, 21 are all “Replay” (symbol 61).

  As described above, when the replay establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 13 (1) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol 61) 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 61) are stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e, and the replay is always established. be able to. That is, in the first embodiment, when a replay is won internally, the replay can always be established. This is related to the arrangement of replay (symbol 61) in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is 4 frames, and if there is a symbol that can display a display combination in the range of 4 frames from the position where the stop operation was performed, it can be drawn on the effective line It has become. Referring to FIG. 5, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the replay (symbol 61) has a symbol arrangement that is always arranged within the 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 61) is arranged along the effective 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 so-called omission (inability to display the determined internal winning combination).

  Note that CB is also a role that does not miss out because its symbol combination is Bell (symbol 63) -Replay (symbol 61) -Replay.

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

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 17. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 01, 04, 09, 13, 17 are “Replay” (symbol 61).

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18 are “Replay” (symbol 61).

  Further, in FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3R 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 the positions one code code 02, 06, 10, 14, 18 are all bells (symbol 63).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 13 (2) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol 61) along the validated cross-down line 8e. ) -Replay-bells (symbol 63) are stopped and displayed side by side, and any combination cannot be won.

  With reference to FIG. 14 (1), the watermelon winning stop table (other than the MB gaming state) used when the gaming state is other than the MB gaming state will be described. The watermelon winning stop table (other than the MB gaming state) is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the watermelon wins when the internal winning combination is watermelon. In the watermelon winning stop table, the watermelon can be won only in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position. When the stop operation is performed, the watermelon cannot be won.

  In FIG. 14 (1), when the stop control position of the reel 3L is code numbers 03, 08 and 18, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, the reel 3L is positioned at a position one above the symbols corresponding to these code numbers. The corresponding symbols are all watermelon (symbol 62).

  14 (1), when the stop control position of the reel 3C is code numbers 03, 07, and 15, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to these code numbers are watermelons (symbol 62). ).

  In FIG. 14 (1), when the stop control position of the reel 3R is code numbers 01, 09, and 17, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, the symbol corresponding to the position one code number below is , All are watermelon (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the watermelon winning stop table (other than the MB gaming state) shown in FIG. 14 (1) is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the activated cross-down line 8e In this case, Replay (symbol 61) -Replay-Replay is stopped and displayed side by side, and replay may be established.

  With reference to FIG. 14 (2), the watermelon winning stop table (MB gaming state) used when the gaming state is the MB gaming state will be described. The watermelon winning stop table (MB gaming state) is used to stop and control the reels 3C and 3R so that the watermelon wins when the internal winning combination is watermelon. When in the MB gaming state, only the reel 3L has no stop control. At this time, since 0 or 1 is set to the number of sliding symbols on the reel 3L, a high stop operation skill of the player is required. If the stop operation position and the stop operation timing do not match or substantially match, the watermelon ( The symbol 62) cannot be stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4L. Therefore, in the watermelon winning stop table, the watermelon can be won only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the predetermined stop operation position, the watermelon cannot be won.

  14 (2), when the stop control position of the reel 3C is code numbers 03, 07, and 15, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to these code numbers are watermelons (symbol 62). ).

  In FIG. 14 (2), when the stop control position of the reel 3R is code numbers 01, 09 and 17, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, the symbol corresponding to the position one code number below is , All are watermelon (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the watermelon winning stop table (MB gaming state) shown in FIG. 14 (2) is used for the stop control of the reels 3C and 3R, the player's stop operation is appropriate and the watermelon (design) 62) can be stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4L, and when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position on the reels 3C and 3R, a watermelon (symbol) is displayed along the validated cross-down line 8e. 62)-Watermelon-The watermelon is stopped and displayed side by side, and the watermelon can be won.

  A bell winning stop table (not shown) is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that the bell wins when the internal winning combination is a bell. In the bell winning stop table, the bell can be won even if the stop operation is performed at any stop operation position on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is related to the arrangement of the bell (symbol 63) in the symbol array shown in FIG.

  A cherry winning stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reel 3L so that the middle cherry or the upper / lower cherries win when the internal winning combination is cherry. In the cherry winning winning stop table, in the reel 3L, the middle cherry or the upper / lower cherries can be won only when the stopping operation is performed at the predetermined stopping operation position, and the stopping operation other than the predetermined stopping operation position is performed. When the stop operation is performed at the position, the middle cherry or the upper / lower cherries cannot be won.

  In the first embodiment, even when watermelon and cherry are selected as the internal winning combination and the winning possible stop table is selected, it may not be possible to win. This is related to the arrangement of watermelons (symbol 62) and cherries (symbol 64) in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, in reels 3L, 3C and 3R, the watermelon (symbol 62) is not necessarily arranged in a pattern such that it is arranged within the range of 4 frames. In reel 3L, code numbers 02, 07, 17, The reels 3C are arranged only at the code numbers 03, 07, and 15 and the reels 3R are arranged only at the code numbers 02, 10, and 18. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the watermelon (symbol 62) cannot be stopped along the effective line. In other words, the watermelon is a role that can cause a so-called oversight. Similarly, referring to FIG. 5, in the reel 3L, the cherry (symbol 64) is disposed only at the positions of the code numbers 11 and 20, and is necessarily disposed within the range of 4 frames. It is not an array. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the cherry (symbol 64) cannot be stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. In other words, the cherry is a display that can cause so-called missing.

  In the first embodiment, watermelons and cherries have been described as examples of internal winning combinations that can be missed, but BB, RB, and MB are also internal winning combinations that can be missed. That is, referring to FIG. 5, red 7 (symbol 65), MB trigger symbol (symbol 66), and blue 7 (symbol 67) are all arranged within the range of 4 frames on reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is not a symbol arrangement. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, red 7 (symbol 65), MB trigger symbol (symbol 66), and blue 7 (symbol 67) may not be stopped on the active line.

  Next, referring to FIG. 15, the main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, the peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71 A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 based on the control command will be described.

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

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table (FIG. 9) used in the process of S64 in FIG. 20 described later, which is executed every time random number sampling is performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Stop table group selection table used when selecting a stop table group in the process of S7 of FIG. 17 described later and determining one stop table (FIGS. 13 and 14) from the selected stop table group. (FIG. 12) and a stop table, a stop position search table (not shown) and a table number selection table used when determining the stop mode of the reel according to the operation of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. (Not shown) and various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. These commands include a demo display command, a BET command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, a payout end command, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 15, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, the BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, the information display unit 18, medals are accommodated, and the 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 rotating 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. 15, 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 the plurality of internal winning combinations is determined. After the internal 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 as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of 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.

  In the case of winning a specific internal winning combination by the probability lottery process based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends a stop command sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the signal and the selected stop position search table, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 39. Upon receiving this signal, the motor drive circuit 39 starts to excite the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  If the winning combination is a winning combination with a payout, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. Do. 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. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit 72b. The image control circuit 72a or the sound / lamp control circuit 72b 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 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit 72a, and commands, information, and the like are transmitted from the image control circuit 72a to the main control circuit 71. Never happen. Communication between the image control circuit 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit 72b, and the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to the image control circuit 72a. No commands, information, etc. are sent to

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

  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. The image control circuit 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, if a random number is required to perform various processes, the sub control circuit microcomputer Random number sampling is executed on 81 operation programs.

  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 ROM 83 stores a control program executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81, a determination table, and the like. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. 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 the operation unit 17 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound / lamp control circuit 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 in accordance with the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 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 from the image control circuit 72a at a predetermined timing. 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 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 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 (FIG. 15) of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of “reset interrupt processing by the CPU of the main control circuit” in FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 executes initialization at the start of the game (S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the stored contents of the designated RAM 33 area at the end of the game (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, the CPU 31 executes “medal insertion and start check processing” (S3). Details of the “medal insertion and start check process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes “game state monitoring process” (S4). Details of the “game state monitoring process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a “probability lottery process” (S5). Details of the “probability lottery process” will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a stop table determination process (S6). In this stop table determination process, the stop table group selection table is based on the internal winning combination determined by the process of S71 of the probability lottery process (FIG. 21) and the stop operation timing of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. With reference to FIG. 12, a stop table group is selected by lottery, and one stop table is determined from the determined stop table group.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process of transmitting a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S7). The start command includes information such as an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, and a gaming state. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a process of determining whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the rotation of the previous reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S8). In this process, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the previous game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S10, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S9.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a 4.1 second wait process (S9). The CPU 31 counts the timer counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) to measure 4.1 seconds, and stops the execution of the process over this period.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets an automatic stop timer (S10). The automatic stop timer is a timer used by a predetermined timer counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15), which measures the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. is there. A predetermined timer counter of the automatic stop timer is counted down by the CPU 31. In this process, a value corresponding to, for example, 30 seconds is set as an initial value in a predetermined timer counter of the automatic stop timer. As will be described later, when the value of the automatic stop timer becomes 0 by the countdown, the fluctuation display (rotation) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically performed regardless of the stop operation of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. To be stopped.

  Next, the CPU 31 outputs a rotation start request for all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (S11). In response to this output, the motor drive circuit 39 (FIG. 15) rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 15) to the sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 15 and 16) (S12).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a “stop control process” (S13). Details of the “stop control process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes “RT game number update processing” (S14). Details of the “RT game number update process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a “display combination specifying process” (S15). Details of the “display combination specifying process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes “error check processing” (S16). Details of the “error check process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a display combination command transmission process (S17). The display combination command is a command transmitted when the display combination is specified by the process of S143 in the display combination specifying process (FIG. 26) of S15.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a medal payout process (S18). In this process, the CPU 31 controls the hopper drive circuit 41 (FIG. 15) to cause the hopper 40 (FIG. 15) to start paying out a predetermined number of medals.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes “MB end processing” (S19). Details of this “MB end processing” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a payout end command transmission process (S20). The payout end command is a command transmitted when the medal payout started by the medal payout process in S18 is finished.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on (S21). The BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are flags indicating whether the BB is operating (BB gaming state) or the RB is operating (RB gaming state), which is stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state during the general gaming state, or the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S23, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S22.

  In S22, the CPU 31 executes a “bonus operation check process”. Details of the “bonus operation check process” will be described later with reference to FIG. When S22 ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  On the other hand, in S23, the CPU 31 executes a “bonus end check process”. Details of the “bonus end check process” will be described later with reference to FIG. When S23 ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, details of the “medal insertion and start check process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 executes a medal sensor and BET switch check process (S31). In this process, it is checked whether a medal is inserted in the medal sensor 22S (FIG. 15) when one medal is inserted by the player, or whether one of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 is operated by the player.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal insertion or a BET switch press is detected (S32). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S33, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S31.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes medal insertion and BET number counter update processing (S33). In this process, the total value of the number of medals inserted by the player and the number of medals bet by operating any of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 is stored in a predetermined counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). Count by counting up. When the total value here reaches 3, the number of inserted medals detected by the medal sensor 22S is added to the credit. In the MB gaming state or the CB gaming state, when the total value here reaches 1, the number of inserted medals detected by the medal sensor 22S is added to the credit. That is, the MB gaming state and the CB gaming state are 1 BET games in which only one medal can be bet.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the MB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on (S34). The MB operating flag and the CB operating flag are flags indicating the MB operating (MB gaming state) or the CB operating (CB gaming state) stored in the RAM 33. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S35, and when it is NO, the process moves to S36.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process for validating all the winning lines (winning lines 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e) (S35). In this process, all activated pay lines 8 and the number “5” are specified and stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). When this process ends, the process moves to S37.

  On the other hand, in S36, the CPU 31 executes a process of validating the number of pay lines 8 corresponding to the number of BETs (S35). In this process, the activated pay line 8 and the number thereof are specified and stored in the RAM 33. Which winning line 8 is activated according to the number of BETs is as described above. When this process ends, the process moves to S37.

  In S37, the CPU 31 executes a BET command transmission process. In this processing, a BET command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 15) to the sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 15 and 16).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S38). In this process, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S has detected an operation of the start lever 6 by the player. When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends and the process proceeds to S4 of FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S31.

  Next, the details of the “game state monitoring process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming state is updated every time this gaming state monitoring process is executed. A transition is made to a gaming state corresponding to a flag indicating the gaming state stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) (setting of the gaming state).

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether or not the RT operating flag is ON (S41). The determination is made with reference to the RT operating flag indicating the RT gaming state stored in the RAM 33. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S42, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S43. In S42, the CPU 31 sets the RT gaming state as the gaming state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (S43). The determination is made with reference to the RB operating flag indicating the RB gaming state stored in the RAM 33. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S44, and when it is NO, the process moves to S45. In S44, the CPU 31 sets the RB gaming state as the gaming state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  In S45, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on. The determination is made with reference to the BB operating flag indicating the BB gaming state stored in the RAM 33. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S46, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S47. In S46, the CPU 31 sets the BB general gaming state as the gaming state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  In S47, the CPU 31 determines whether the MB operating flag is on. The determination is made with reference to the MB operating flag indicating the MB gaming state stored in the RAM 33. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S48, and when it is NO, the process moves to S49. In S48, the CPU 31 sets the MB gaming state as the gaming state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  In S49, the CPU 31 determines whether the CB operating flag is on. The determination is made with reference to the CB operating flag indicating the CB gaming state stored in the RAM 33. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S50, and when it is NO, the process moves to S51. In S50, the CPU 31 sets the CB gaming state as the gaming state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  In S51, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a carryover combination is set. With reference to the establishment flag stored in the RAM 33, it is determined whether any bit of the establishment flag indicating establishment of BB, RB, MB, or CB is 1. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S52, and when it is NO, the process moves to S53. In S52, the CPU 31 sets the BB internal winning state, the RB internal winning state, the MB internal winning state, or the CB internal winning state as the gaming state according to the carryover combination. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S53, the CPU 31 sets the general gaming state as the gaming state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “probability lottery process” will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) refers to the lottery count determination table (FIG. 8) and executes a process of determining the lottery count based on the gaming state (S61 in FIG. 20).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process of extracting a random number for lottery (S62). In this process, the CPU 31 extracts one random number from the random number generator 36 (FIG. 15) via the sampling circuit 37 (FIG. 15).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63). The CPU 31 sets 1 as an initial value in the winning number counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table (FIG. 9) and acquires a lottery value based on the gaming state and the winning number (S64). This lottery value is a numerical value that is subtracted from one random number extracted by the process of S62. For example, when one random number is 13,000, the gaming state is the general gaming state, and the winning number is 1, a lottery value of 850 is acquired from the probability lottery table, so 13,000−850 = 12,150 is subtracted. Results are obtained.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is won (S65). Specifically, the subtraction result obtained in the process of S64 is determined, and it is determined whether or not the subtraction result is negative. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S69, and when it is NO, the process moves to S66.

  In S66, 1 is added to the winning number. Subsequently, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is satisfied (S67). Specifically, in the lottery count determination table (FIG. 8), it is determined whether or not the winning number matches the lottery count predetermined for each gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S68, and when it is NO, the process moves to S64.

  By repeating the processing from S64 to S67, it is determined that the subtraction result of S64 is negative for the first time and the determination of S65 is YES and the processing is shifted to S69, or that the winning number matches the number of lotteries in the determination of S67. Until the process moves to S68, a process of adding 1 to the winning number (S66) is executed. This winning number is a numerical value that ultimately identifies the internal winning combination.

  In S <b> 68, the CPU 31 executes a process of setting 0 to the winning number counter stored in the RAM 33. Note that the winning number is 0, that is, the internal winning combination is lost.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the MB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on (S69). When this determination is YES, the process goes to S70, and when it is NO, the process moves to S71 in FIG.

  In S <b> 70, the CPU 31 sets all 1 from bit 1 to bit 4 of the establishment flag (sets the bit to 1). As a result of this processing, the flags indicating the establishment of each of the cherry (bit1), bell (bit2), watermelon (bit3), and replay (bit4) are turned on, and the winning of all small roles is permitted. . When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S6 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S71 of FIG. 21, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11) and determines the internal winning combination based on the gaming state and the winning number. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the winning number is 3, referring to the internal winning combination determination table, the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination, and the bit string “00000100” is set in the establishment flag.

  On the other hand, in S72, the CPU 31 determines whether BB, RB, MB, or CB is included in the internal winning combination. “Internal winning combination includes BB, RB, MB or CB” means that the bit of the establishment flag corresponding to each internal winning combination is 1 (ON). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S73, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S6 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a carryover combination based on the internal winning combination (S73). Specifically, at least one of bits 5 to 8 of each establishment flag is set to 1 according to the internal winning of MB, BB, RB, or CB.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S74). With reference to the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15), it is determined whether or not it is ON. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S75, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S6 in FIG.

  In S75, the CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (S76). With reference to the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15), it is determined whether or not it is ON. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S77, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S6 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is RB (S77). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S78, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S6 in FIG. Note that the internally won RB cannot be established in this game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be established in this game.

  Next, the CPU 31 turns off the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) (S78). When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S6 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “stop control process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether any of the valid stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R is turned on (S81). Here, “effective” means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are variably displayed (rotated), and the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are subject to a stop operation within a predetermined range. The stop switches 7L, 7C and 7R are permitted to be pressed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S86, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S82, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. It is determined whether it is 0 with reference to the counter of the automatic stop timer stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S83, and when it is NO, the process moves to S81.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process for setting the rightmost reel being rotated as a target for stop control (S83). That is, the rotating reels are set as the target of stop control in the priority order of the reels 3R, 3C, and 3L. For example, when the reels 3L and 3C are rotating (variable display), the reel 3C is set as a target for stop control.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop process is a third stop process, that is, a third stop process (S84). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S85, and when it is NO, the process moves to S86.

  In S85, the CPU 31 executes “automatic third stop process”. Details of the “automatic third stop process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S86, the CPU 31 executes a “sliding frame number determination process”. Details of the “sliding frame number determination process” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a reel stop command transmission process (S87). The reel stop command is sent from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 15) to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIG. 15 and FIG. It is a command transmitted to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process of waiting for the reels to rotate by the number of sliding frames (S88). The reels subject to stop control are rotated by the number of sliding frames determined by the number-of-sliding frame determination process of FIG. Note that the term “frame” refers to a movement amount in units of symbols (see symbols 61 to 68 and FIG. 5). One frame means the movement amount for one symbol.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process for requesting the reel rotation stop (S89). That is, a signal requesting to stop the rotation of the reel that is subject to stop control is transmitted. When this request is received, the motor drive circuit 39 (FIG. 15) ends the excitation of any of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that are subject to stop control.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop process is the second stop process and after the second stop process (S90). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S91, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S14 in FIG. Then, CPU31 memorize | stores the symbol combination currently stopped and displayed in RAM33 (FIG. 15) for display combination prediction (S91).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop process is the last reel stop process (S92). When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S14 in FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S81.

  Next, the details of the “automatic third stop process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the target of the stop process is the reel 3L (S111). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S112, and when it is NO, the process moves to S113.

  In S112, the loss is set as the display combination determination data. The lost bit pattern “00000000” is set in one of the flags of the display combination determination data stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). In the display combination determination data, “11111111” (all display combinations) is set when automatic stop is not performed.

  On the other hand, in S113, the loss and cherry are set as the display combination determination data. The loss bit pattern “00000000” and the cherry bit pattern “00000001” are set in two of the flags of the display combination determination data stored in the RAM 33, respectively.

  Next, the CPU 31 acquires a symbol position and executes a process of predicting a display combination (S114). Specifically, the code number of the symbol at a specific position (for example, at the position of the center line 8c) at the time of execution of the processing is acquired from the symbols in the symbol arrangement of the reels to be subjected to the third stop process. In addition, it is predicted whether any display combination can be displayed in the combination with the symbols that have already been stopped and displayed by the first stop process and the second stop process. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a process of comparing the prediction result obtained in the process of S114 and the display combination determination data set in the process of S112 or S113 (S115).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination set in the display combination determination data can be stopped and displayed by the third stop process based on the comparison in S115 (S116). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S118, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S117.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the processes of S114 and S115 have been executed for all symbols of the reels to be processed in the third stop process (S117). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S118, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S114.

  By repeating the processes from S114 to S117, it is possible to always display the losing by stopping the reels automatically.

  Next, the CPU 31 turns on the automatic stop flag (S118). Specifically, the automatic stop flag stored in the RAM 33 is turned on. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S86 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “sliding frame number determination process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop flag is on (S121). Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is on with reference to an automatic stop flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S128, and when it is NO, the process moves to S122.

  In S122, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the MB gaming state or the CB gaming state. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S124, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S123.

  In S123, the CPU 31 executes a process of determining any numerical value from 0 to 4 frames as the number of sliding frames based on the selected stop table. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S97 in FIG.

  In S124, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the target of the stop control is the reel 3L. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S126, and when it is NO, the process moves to S125.

  In S125, the CPU 31 executes a process of determining any numerical value from 0 to 4 frames as the number of sliding frames based on the selected stop table. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S97 in FIG.

  In S126, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S127, and when it is NO, the process moves to S128.

  In S127, the CPU 31 executes a process of determining any numerical value from 0 to 4 frames as the number of sliding frames so that the Replay (symbol 61) is stopped and displayed in the display window 4L. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S87 in FIG.

  In S128, the CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames to zero. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a display check process (S129). In this display check process, it is checked whether the automatic stop flag is on and whether or not the display combination is won or established by mistake due to the automatic stop. Subsequently, as a result of the display check process in S129, it is determined whether the automatic stop flag is on and whether the display combination is erroneously won or established by the automatic stop (S130). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S131, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S97 in FIG. Subsequently, in S131, the CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames to 1. By this process, when the display combination is won or established by mistake, it is slid by one frame to prevent the display combination from being won or established by mistake. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S87 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “RT game number update process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether or not the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is ON (S101). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S102, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S15 in FIG.

  In S102, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the RT game number counter stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the RT game number counter stored in the RAM 33 and determines whether or not this value is 0 (S103). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S104, and if this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S15 in FIG.

  In S104, the CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S15 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “display combination specifying process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) acquires the head address of the symbol storage area of the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) (S141). Specifically, the RAM 33 displays the stop line along with the activated pay line 8 (valid line) of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are stopped and displayed, which is stored with the type of the pay line 8 specified. The head address of the symbol storage area in which the combination of the code number of the symbol being stored is stored is acquired.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid line counter is 0 (S142). It is determined whether or not the value of the valid line counter that specifies the number of validated winning lines 8 stored in the RAM 33 is zero. When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends and the process proceeds to S16 of FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S143.

  In S143, the CPU 31 refers to the display combination specifying table (FIG. 7) and executes a process of specifying the display combination and the number of payouts from the combination of symbols stored at the address. The bit pattern of the specified display combination flag is stored in the bit string of the display combination flag in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is ON (S144). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S145, and when it is NO, the process moves to S146.

  In S145, the CPU 31 executes a “display combination counting process”. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  In S146, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S147, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S148.

  In S147, the CPU 31 turns off the CB operating flag stored in the RAM 33. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  In S148, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is MB or CB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S149, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S153.

  In S149, the CPU 31 determines that the MB operation symbol (MB trigger symbol (design 66) -MB trigger symbol-MB trigger symbol) or the CB operation symbol (bell (design 63) -Replay (design 61) -Replay) is valid (valid). It is determined whether or not the winning line 8) is stopped and displayed side by side. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S150, and when it is NO, the process moves to S153.

  In S150, the CPU 31 turns on the MB operating flag or the CB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) according to the operating design determined in S149.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the MB or CB carryover combination. Specifically, 0 is set in all the establishment flag bits 5 to 8 stored in the RAM 33 (or the MB carryover or CB carryover information stored in the flag for storing the carryover combination is cleared) (S151).

  Next, the CPU 31 turns on the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) only when the MB operating flag is turned on in the processing of S150 (S152). In S152, when the CB operating flag is turned on in the processing of S150, the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” is not turned on. The “specific combination continuous establishment flag” is a flag indicating that a specific combination (for example, bell or watermelon) continues to win in the MB gaming state as long as this flag is kept on. The “specific combination continuous establishment flag” is a general term for “bell continuous establishment flag” and “watermelon continuous establishment flag”.

  In S153, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the effective line counter. 1 is subtracted from the value of the valid line counter that specifies the number of validated winning lines 8 (valid lines) stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15), and the next address in the symbol storage area is also acquired. When this process ends, the process moves to S142.

  By executing the processing from S142 to S153, referring to the display combination specifying table (FIG. 7), the display is sequentially displayed in units of effective lines from combinations of symbol code numbers stored in the symbol storage area for each effective line. The number of winning and medal payouts is specified.

  Next, the details of the “display combination counting process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether or not the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is ON (S161). The “specific combination continuous establishment flag” here refers to a “bell continuous establishment flag” that stores information about the continuous establishment of bells, and a “watermelon continuous establishment flag” that stores information about the continuous establishment of watermelons. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S162, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, the display combination specifying process in FIG. 26 is also terminated, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  In S162, the CPU 31 determines whether the bells are aligned. It is determined whether or not a bell is displayed along the active line. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S164, and when it is NO, the process moves to S163.

  In S163, the CPU 31 turns off the “bell continuation establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33. By this processing, it is stored and indicated that the consecutive winning of the bell was interrupted in the MB gaming state, that is, the bell did not win. When this process ends, the process moves to S164.

  In S164, the CPU 31 determines whether or not watermelons have been prepared. It is determined whether or not a watermelon is displayed along the active line. When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends and the display combination specifying process of FIG. 26 is also ended, and the process proceeds to S16 of FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S165.

  In S <b> 165, the CPU 31 turns off the “watermelon continuous establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33. By this processing, it is stored and indicated that the continuous winning of watermelon was interrupted during the MB gaming state, that is, the watermelon did not win. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the display combination specifying process of FIG. 26 is also finished, and the process proceeds to S16 of FIG.

  Next, the details of the “error check process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) executes a comparison process between the internal winning combination and the display combination (S171). Specifically, the internal winning combination bit pattern stored in the establishment flag of the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) and the display combination bit pattern stored in the display combination flag of the RAM 33 are compared.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination from the comparison result of S171. Specifically, the internal winning combination bit pattern stored in the establishment flag is compared with the bit pattern stored in the display combination flag, and it is determined whether the logical product of these bit patterns does not become “00000000”. . When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S17 in FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S173.

  In S173, the CPU 31 executes a comparison process between the display combination and the display combination determination data. Specifically, the bit pattern of the display combination stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) and the bit pattern of the display combination determination data set in the process of S112 or S113 of the automatic third stop process (FIG. 23). Compare.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is included in the display combination determination data (S174). Specifically, it is determined from the comparison result of S173 whether the display combination is included in the display combination determination data. Specifically, the bit pattern stored in the display combination determination data is compared with the bit pattern stored in the display combination flag, and it is determined whether or not the logical product of these bit patterns does not become “00000000”. When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S17 in FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S175.

  In S175, the CPU 31 executes an error process. Specifically, an error occurs by driving the LED 101, the lamp 102 (both of FIGS. 1, 15 and 16) and / or the liquid crystal display device 5 to the sub control circuit 71 (FIGS. 15 and 16). To let you know. The progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 is stopped until an administrator or the like of the gaming machine 1 presses an initialization switch (not shown) of the gaming machine 1. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S17 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “MB end process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the MB operating flag is on (S181). With reference to the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15), it is determined whether or not it is ON. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S182, and when it is NO, the process moves to S186.

  In S182, the CPU 31 executes a medal payout number counter update process during the MB gaming state. The value of the number of medals paid out in the current game is added to the counter of the total value of the number of medals paid out after the MB gaming state starts, which is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number in the MB gaming state has become 253 or more (S183). That is, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the total medal payout number stored in the RAM 33 since the start of the MB gaming state has reached 253 or more, which is the MB gaming state end condition. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S184, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S20 in FIG.

  In S184, the CPU 31 turns off the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33. With this process, the MB gaming state is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 31 turns off the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33 (S185). The “specific combination success flag” here refers to a “bell success flag” and a “watermelon success flag”. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S20 of FIG.

  On the other hand, in S186, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S187, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S20 in FIG. Here, when the MB operating flag is not ON (the determination result of S181 is NO) and the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” is ON (the determination result of S186 is YES), the MB gaming state is a predetermined number ( 253) indicates that the game has been completed without paying out more medals. This indicates that the RB has won internally during the MB gaming state.

  In S187, the CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33. This process allows the transition to the RT gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 turns off the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” stored in the RAM 33 (S188). The “specific combination success flag” here refers to a “bell success flag” and a “watermelon success flag”.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) in the RT game number counter stored in the RAM 33 (S189). This process allows the RT gaming state to continue for a predetermined number of games from the next game onward. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S20 of FIG.

  Next, the details of the “bonus operation check process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether the display combination is BB or RB (S191). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S192, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S192, the CPU 31 sets a BB operating flag or an RB operating flag, a possible number of games, a possible number of winnings, and the like based on a bonus operating time table (not shown). The possible number of games is a counter stored in the RAM 33. In this process, 12 is set as an initial value only when the display combination is RB. The number of possible winnings is also a counter stored in the RAM 33. In this processing, 8 is set as an initial value only when the display combination is RB. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination (S193). Specifically, all the establishment flags bit5 to bit8 are set to 0. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process moves to S2 in FIG.

  Next, the details of the “bonus end check process” will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (S201). It is determined whether the RB operation flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is on. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S202, and when it is NO, the process moves to S205.

  In S202, the CPU 31 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the possible number of games, and subtracting 1 from the possible number of wins in the case of winning. The number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are a kind of counter stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether at least one of the number of possible games or the number of possible winnings is 0 (S203). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S204, and when it is NO, the process moves to S205. In S204, the CPU 31 executes RB end time processing. Specifically, the designated RAM area is cleared at the end of the RB, and the liquid crystal display device 5, LED 101, and lamp 102 (all of which are shown in FIGS. And a command signal is transmitted so that the predetermined effect of the RB gaming state performed in FIG. In the sub-control circuit 72 that has received this command signal, the predetermined effect of the RB gaming state that has been performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, etc. is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S205). It is determined whether the BB operation flag stored in the RAM 33 is on or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S206, and when this determination is NO, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S206, the CPU 31 executes a medal payout number counter update process during the BB gaming state. The value of the number of medals paid out is added to the counter of the total value of the number of medals paid out after the start of the BB gaming state, which is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a process of subtracting the medal payable number according to the medal payout number (S207). The BB gaming state ends with 466 or more medal payouts, but from this 466, the result of subtracting the counter value of the total value of the medal payout number after the start of the BB gaming state as the addition result of S206, The payable number is set in a payable number counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payable number is 1 or more (S208). It is determined whether or not the value of the payable number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG. 17, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S209.

  In S209, the CPU 31 executes BB end time processing. Specifically, the designated RAM area at the end of BB is cleared, and the sub-control circuit 72 is cleared by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102 (all of which are shown in FIGS. 1, 15, and 16). A command signal is transmitted so as to end the predetermined effect in the BB gaming state. In the sub-control circuit 72 that has received this command signal, the predetermined effect of the BB gaming state that has been performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the like is ended. Since the BB gaming state may end in the gaming state of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, in this case, the process of S209 includes the process of S204. When this process ends, this subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, “periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 milliseconds” executed and executed every 1.1 milliseconds in the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 executes an input port check process (S211). Specifically, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a start switch 6S, a medal sensor 22S, a BET switch 11, 12, 13, C / P that can input some signal to the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 15) or the CPU 31. It is checked whether there is any signal input from the switch 14, the reel position detection circuit 50, and the payout completion signal circuit 51 (all of which are shown in FIG. 15).

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a reel control process (S212). Specifically, information indicating the reel 3R is set in the reel identifier. Subsequently, 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 is executed. Subsequently, information indicating the reel 3C is set in the reel identifier. Subsequently, 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 is performed. Subsequently, information indicating the reel 3L is set in the reel identifier. Subsequently, a reel 3L control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, rotation control at a constant speed, and rotation stop control of the reel 3L is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes 7SEG drive processing (S213). The drive and control processing of the 7-segment display (7SEG) constituting the information display unit 18 (FIG. 2) is executed.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes lamp and LED drive processing (S214). Driving and control processing of the LED 101 and the lamp 102 (both in FIGS. 1, 15 and 16) are executed.

  Next, the CPU 31 executes a timer management process (S215). Specifically, from variables for these timers stored in the RAM 33, such as intergame timers (timers that count 4.1 seconds from the start of rotation of the previous reels 3L, 3C, 3R), automatic stop timers, etc. A process of subtracting 1 is executed. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 40.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the “notification count lottery table” (FIG. 35) is stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 15), and the “display combination specifying process” of S15 of FIG. 17 and the first embodiment of FIG. Instead, the “display combination specifying process” of FIGS. 36 and 37 is executed, and the “MB end process” of FIG. 38 is executed instead of the “MB end process” of S19 of FIG. 17 and the first embodiment of FIG. Further, when the sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 15 and 16) receives the start command, the sub control circuit 72 executes the “start command reception process” of FIG. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the display of “predetermined display combination (for example, cherry)” is set as the RT game state end condition “transition condition, end condition and post-end destination game state of each game state”. Is added. Except for these differences, the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  First, with reference to FIG. 33, the “transition condition, end condition, and post-end destination game state of each game state” of the second embodiment will be described. In the “transition condition, end condition, and post-end destination game state of each game state” of the second embodiment, the RT game state is the same specific display role in all games in which the player is in the MB game state. It is a privilege gaming state given to a player as a privilege, which is shifted when a symbol corresponding to the symbol or a combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed along any of the active lines. When transitioning to the RT gaming state in this manner, a predetermined number (for example, 100) of game digestion, an internal winning of BB, RB, MB or CB, or display (winning) of a predetermined display combination (for example, cherry) finish. When the MB gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. Other game state transition conditions, end conditions, and post-end destination game state are the same as those of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  Next, an example of the middle cherry stop table and the upper and lower cherry stop tables included in the cherry stop table group will be described with reference to FIG. The middle cherry stop table and the upper / lower cherry stop table are the same as those in the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment, the RT game state, which is a special game (special game state), is particularly displayed as a cherry. The middle cherry stop table and the upper and lower cherry stop tables will be described here.

  FIG. 34 (1) shows an example of the medium cherry winning possible stop table included in the cherry winning possible stop table group shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment. This table is used to stop and control the reel 3L so that the middle cherry wins when the internal winning combination is cherry.

  In FIG. 34 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 11 and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to the positions corresponding to the code numbers 11 and 20 are all cherry (symbol 64).

  In this way, when the middle cherry winning stop table shown in FIG. 34 (1) is used for the stop control of the reel 3L, the cherry (symbol 64) is stopped and displayed on the display window 4LC (FIG. 2). Cherry can be awarded.

  FIG. 34 (2) shows an example of the upper and lower cherry winning possible stop tables included in the cherry winning possible stop table group shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment. This table is used to stop and control the reel 3L so that the upper and lower cherries win when the internal winning combination is cherry.

  In FIG. 34 (2), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 12 and 21. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to the positions above code numbers 12 and 21 are all cherry (symbol 64).

  In this way, when the upper / lower cherry winning stop table shown in FIG. 34 (2) is used for stop control of the reel 3L, the cherry (symbol 64) is stopped and displayed on the display window 4LU (FIG. 2). 、 Upper and lower cherries can be awarded.

  Next, the “notification frequency lottery table” stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 15) will be described with reference to FIG. The “notification frequency lottery table” determines by lottery the number of times that “notification for urging to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination” is performed in the process of S190-1 of “MB end process” in FIG. It is a table to be referred to when. The number of notifications determined with reference to the “notification number lottery table” is an upper limit value of the number of times of “notification for urging to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination”.

  In the “notification frequency lottery table”, a predetermined random number range corresponds to 0, 1, and 2 as the number of notifications as an upper limit value of the number of times of performing “notification for urging to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination” It is attached. For example, a random number range from 0 to 199 is associated with the notification count 0. Since the lottery range of all random numbers in the “notification frequency lottery table” is 0 to 255, the probability that 90 is determined as the number of notifications is 200, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range of 0 to 4, 0 to 255. 200/256 divided by 256, which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range.

  The feature of the “notification frequency lottery table” is as follows. That is, the greater the number of notifications, the lower the probability of being determined. The probability that 0 is determined as the number of notifications is 200/256, the probability that 1 is determined as the number of notifications is 46/256, and the probability that 2 is determined as the number of notifications is 10/256. In this way, by making the probability that the larger number of notifications is determined is different and lower, the “notification that prompts the player to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination” is advantageous to the player. The value can be increased, the diversity of games can be increased, and the fun of games can be enhanced.

  Next, the “display combination specifying process” of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The “display combination specifying process” of the second embodiment is executed instead of S15 of FIG. 17 and the “display combination specifying process” of the first embodiment of FIG. The difference between the “display combination specifying process” of S15 of FIG. 17 and the first embodiment of FIG. 26 and the “display combination specifying process” of FIGS. 36 and 37 is the “display combination specifying process” of FIGS. Then, the determination process of S143a is inserted and executed between S143 and S144, and when the result of this determination process is YES, S143b and S144c of FIG. 37 are executed. Except for these differences, the “display combination specifying process” in S15 of FIG. 17 and the first embodiment of FIG. 26 and the “display combination specifying process” of FIGS. 36 and 37 are the same processes.

  In the “display combination specifying process” of the second embodiment, the determination process of S143a is executed subsequent to S143. In S143a, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) determines whether the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) is ON. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S143b in FIG. 37, and when it is NO, the process moves to S144.

  In S143b of FIG. 37, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined display combination (for example, cherry) won internally is displayed on the active line. When this determination is NO, the “display combination specifying process” in FIGS. 36 and 37 ends and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG. 17, and when the determination is YES, the process proceeds to S144c. In S144c, the CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). When this process ends, the “display combination specifying process” in FIGS. 36 and 37 ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG.

  If the player gains momentum and displays a predetermined display combination (for example, cherry) that is won internally, the determination of S143b in FIG. 37 is YES, the processing of S144c is executed, and the RT operating flag is off. As a result, the RT gaming state, which is a bonus game (privilege gaming state), ends. According to the automatic stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, it is impossible to stop and display a symbol corresponding to any internal winning combination or a combination of these symbols along the effective line. Therefore, S365 (FIG. 39) to be described later is executed, and notification is made so as to avoid displaying the predetermined display combination by using automatic stop so as not to display the predetermined display combination won internally. Therefore, it is clearly notified that there is a possibility that the RT gaming state which is a privilege game (privilege gaming state) may be ended, and the player can avoid the termination of the privilege gaming state by using automatic stop. In some cases, it may contribute to a player's game convenience.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the “MB end process” of the second embodiment will be described. The “MB end process” of the second embodiment is executed instead of S19 of FIG. 17 and the “MB end process” of the first embodiment of FIG. The difference between the “MB end process” of S19 of FIG. 17 and the first embodiment of FIG. 29 and the “MB end process” of FIG. 38 is that the “MB end process” of FIG. However, the “MB end process” is not ended, and S190-1 and S190-2 are successively executed. Except for these differences, S19 in FIG. 17 and “MB end processing” in the first embodiment in FIG. 29 and “MB end processing” in FIG. 38 are the same processing.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the “MB end processing” of the second embodiment will be described. Subsequent to S189, the process of S190-1 is executed. In S190-1, the CPU 31 (FIG. 15) refers to the “notification frequency lottery table” (FIG. 35) stored in the ROM 33 (FIG. 15), and is one random number sampled by the sampling circuit 37 (FIG. 15). Based on the above, the number of notifications of “notification for urging to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination” is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the number of notifications determined in the process of S190-1 in the notification number counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15) (S190-2). When this process ends, the “MB end process” of the second embodiment ends, and the process proceeds to S20 in FIG.

  Next, referring to FIG. 39, “start command reception processing” executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 16) when the sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 15 and 16) receives the start command. explain.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 16) determines whether or not the RT operating flag stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 16) is ON (S361). The RT operating flag stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 16) stores the same contents as the RT operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 15). The RT operating flag information stored in the work RAM 84 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 15 and 16), while the RT operating flag information stored in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 15). It is a thing. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S362, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  In S362, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the notification number counter stored in the work RAM 84 is greater than zero. This determination process is within the limit of the upper limit value of the number of times of performing the “notification for urging to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination” determined in the process of S189 of the “MB end process” in FIG. It is determined whether or not “notification for urging to avoid displaying the predetermined internal winning combination” is permitted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S363, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  In S363, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination information stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 16) is information indicating a predetermined display combination (for example, cherry). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S364, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  Next, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the notification number counter stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 16) (S364). Subsequently, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 16) to read predetermined image data stored in the image ROM 88 (FIG. 16), and displays the corresponding predetermined image on the liquid crystal display device. 5 (FIG. 1, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16), the “notification for prompting the automatic stop of the reel so as not to display the predetermined display combination won internally” is executed (S365). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 40, the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 15) to the sub control circuit 72 (FIGS. 15 and 16) by the process of S365 (FIG. 39) is changed to the sub control circuit. The sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 16) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 16) and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIGS. 1, 15, and 16) when received by 72. An example will be described.

  When the start command is received by the sub control circuit 72, the image control IC 86 controlled by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 reads the image data from the predetermined image data table stored in the image ROM 88 (FIG. 16), An effect image display corresponding to the image data is displayed on the display screen 5a (FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, FIG. 40 is an effect image display that suggests that “Cherry is winning internally, so please stop the reels automatically!”. This suggests that the RT gaming state is avoided by utilizing the fact that no display combination is displayed by automatic stop because the RT gaming state is terminated by displaying the cherry. This is a notification effect image display. Further, since it is clarified that the RT gaming state is ended by displaying the cherry, it is possible for the player to daringly prevent the cherry from being stopped and displayed even by his own stopping operation. Note that the notification effect image that prompts the user to use the automatic stop may not be displayed without clearly notifying the internal winning of the cherry. Only by this, the player can avoid the end of the RT gaming state as long as the automatic stop is used, so that the player can sufficiently contribute to the convenience of the game.

  In the second embodiment, the effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is used as the notification means for performing notification indicating that the end of the RT gaming state can be avoided by using the automatic stop. The light emitted from light emitting members such as the LED 101 and the lamp 102, the light emitted from the light emitting diode, the sound emitted from the speakers 21L and 21R, or a predetermined combination thereof may be used.

  The predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the image data stored in the predetermined image data table according to the second embodiment may be a still image or a moving image. Any of them may be used. In the above embodiment, the predetermined effect image is a message using characters, but any combination including at least one of a character and a character may be used. In addition, even if this predetermined effect image is 2D graphics composed of 2D (Two Dimension, 2D) images, it is digitized to display a 3D (Three Dimension, 3D) image. It may be 3D graphics that displays a three-dimensional moving image by changing.

  In the above embodiment, only the reel 3L is in the uncontrolled state in which the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 0 or 1 during the MB gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any combination of reels including at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be brought into an uncontrolled state.

  In the above embodiment, in all the games in the MB gaming state, when the player can display the same specific display combination (for example, bell or watermelon), the RT game is given as the privilege game. (Move to the RT gaming state after the MB gaming state ends). As a privilege game, a game given to a player is not limited to this RT game. For example, the gaming machine 1 has an FT (inter-flag time) gaming state in which a bonus is not permitted, and this FT game. In the state, when the player can display the same specific display combination (for example, bell or watermelon), the ST game may be given. The ST game is a game performed in an ST (super time) zone that is provided during the FT gaming state and has a high probability of shifting from the FT gaming state to another gaming state. A gaming state in which a game is played in the ST zone may be referred to as an ST gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, when a bell can be won in all games in one MB gaming state, or when a watermelon can be won in all games in one MB gaming state. The bonus game is given to the player. However, it is not limited to a bell or a watermelon, and may be a display combination other than these. In addition, it is not limited to two types of bells or watermelons, and the same display combination is displayed in all the games in one MB gaming state from among many types of display combinations. May be given.

  In the above embodiment, the transition to the RT gaming state is permitted when the internal winning combination is RB and the “specific combination continuous establishment flag” is on. However, the present invention is not limited to this RB. .

  RB of the above embodiment is a 1st type special accessory, and BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates this 1st type special accessory continuously. Further, CB is a second-type special accessory, and MB is an accessory continuous operation device that continuously operates the second-type special accessory. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, medals are not paid out in the game in which these BB, RB, MB, and CB are established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the game in which these BB, RB, MB, and CB are established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals may be paid out to the player.

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

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

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

The perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The front view of the substantially vertical surface comprised by the panel display part 2a and the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partial development view of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the transition condition of each game state of 1st Embodiment, completion | finish conditions, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the display combination, symbol combination, and payout for every BET of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the lottery frequency determination table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a structure of the bit string of the establishment flag of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for every gaming state of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state and internal winning combination of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. The main flowchart of the reset interruption process by CPU31 of the main control circuit 71 of 1st Embodiment. 6 is a flowchart of medal insertion and start check processing according to the first embodiment. The flowchart of the game state process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the probability lottery process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart of the stop control process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the automatic 3rd stop process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of RT game number update processing of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the display combination specific process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the display combination count process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the error check process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the MB completion | finish process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the bonus action check process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the bonus end check process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the regular interruption process of every 1.1 milliseconds of CPU31 of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the transfer condition of each game state of 2nd Embodiment, completion | finish conditions, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the notification frequency lottery table of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart of the display combination specific process of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart of the MB completion | finish process of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting effect image display displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 of 2nd 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 (7)

Display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A game start command signal output means for outputting a game start command signal in response to a start operation of a unit game by a player;
When the game start command signal is detected, changing means for starting the changing display of the display means,
Internal winning combination determination probability managing means for managing the determination probability of each internal winning combination determined in response to detection of the game start command signal;
Internal winning combination determination means for determining the internal winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the internal winning combination determination probability management means;
A stop command signal output means provided corresponding to each of the display means, which outputs a stop command signal in response to each stop operation to stop the variable display of the display means by the player;
A variable display allowable number determining means for determining a variable display allowable number of the symbols displayed by the display means until the variable display of the display means is stopped after the stop command signal is output;
Stop control means for controlling the display of fluctuation of the display means according to the internal winning combination, the output timing of the stop command signal, and the allowable number of fluctuation display,
When the variable display of the display means is controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, and a predetermined symbol or a combination of the predetermined symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is stopped and displayed, Game value giving means for giving the predetermined game value to a player in accordance with a predetermined symbol or a combination of the predetermined symbols;
Special game state transition means for transitioning a gaming state to a special gaming state in which a predetermined number or less is determined as the variable display allowable number by the variable display allowable number determination means when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
After the game state is shifted to the special game state, the specific symbol or the specific symbol combination is controlled to stop by the stop control means for each unit game and for each specific symbol or combination of the specific symbols. Determining means for determining whether or not
Storage means for storing that the determination means determines that the specific symbol or the combination of specific symbols is controlled to be stopped by the stop control means;
The total value of the predetermined game value given to the player during the special game state is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, or the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Special gaming state ending means for ending the special gaming state;
The special gaming state ending means responds to the fact that the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means after the gaming state is transferred to the special gaming state by the special gaming state shifting means. In all unit games until the special gaming state is terminated, the storage means determines that the same specific symbol or combination of specific symbols is controlled to be stopped by the stop control means. A privilege gaming state transition means for transitioning a gaming state to a privilege gaming state that gives a privilege that is relatively advantageous to the player when stored, and the type of the privilege gaming state is the specific symbol or A gaming machine, which differs depending on the combination of the specific symbols. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine characterized in that the type of the special gaming state is that the number of unit games in which the special gaming state continues depends on the specific symbol or the combination of the specific symbols. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine characterized in that the privilege gaming state is a gaming state in which a probability that a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means is relatively high. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Notification means for performing notifications related to the game;
Notification data management means for managing notification data related to the notification;
Notification control means for reading the notification data from the notification data management means and performing the notification according to the read notification data in the notification means;
When the symbol corresponding to the second internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit or the combination of the symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control unit, the privilege gaming state ending unit is configured to end the privilege gaming state. When,
Automatic stop that automatically stops the display or the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the display means. Control means,
When the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means during the bonus game state, the notification control unit stops the symbol or combination of the symbols according to the second internal winning combination A gaming machine, wherein the notification means performs notification that causes the automatic stop control means to perform automatic stop so as not to be displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
Notification number determining means for determining the number of times to perform the notification;
Notification number storage means for storing the number of times the notification has been performed;
Comparing means for comparing the number of times the notification is performed stored by the notification number storage means with a predetermined value,
The game machine characterized in that the notification control means performs the notification by the notification means based on a comparison result by the comparison means. In the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification is a notification indicating the second internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The notification is an effect image display,
The notification means is an effect image display device,
The notification data related to the notification is effect image data,
The notification control means reads the effect image data from the notification data management means, and performs the effect image display according to the read effect image data on the effect image display device. Machine.

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