JP2007029574A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where a player can easily get to know whether or not desired combination of patterns are stop-displayed on an effective line, and which avoids losing of interest in a game by showing game property having unexpectedness. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine 1, reels 3L, 3C and 3R stop-display combination of symbols which is concerned with prize-winning or establishment of a display role and which gives a sense of incongruity in a conventional game machine along only a prize-winning line 8, and stop-display combination of specific symbols which is concerned with prize-winning or establishment of the display role in a conventional game machine along another line composed of the specific row of display areas of display windows 4L, 4C and 4R different from the prize-winning line 8 at the same time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a slot machine, a pachislot machine, a pachinko gaming machine, comprising a display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the display means. It relates to other gaming 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”) that allows a given game to be performed a predetermined number of times. Hereinafter, BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

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

Here, although the above-mentioned effective lines are provided in a straight line, in order to reduce the burden of the player's eyelash, not only a linear effective line but also a larger number of effective lines are set, and an internal winning that is won internally There has been proposed a gaming machine in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is arranged on any one of these multiple effective lines, thereby enabling display of an internal winning combination that has been won internally (for example, , See Patent Document 1). Specifically, by setting the number of active lines to 27, the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination won internally on any of these active lines is stopped and displayed. Display. In this way, it is possible to reduce the burden of the player's eyelashes and to remedy the failure of the eyelashes.
JP 2004-313447 A

  However, if the number of active lines is large, it becomes easier to display a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination that has been won internally, but the player can select a desired symbol combination on any active line. It is not easy to know whether the stop is displayed.

  Also, in the conventional gaming machines including the above gaming machines, the true effective line always matches the apparent effective line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination won by the internal winning line Are displayed side by side, a predetermined gaming value is always paid out or the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous special gaming state. On the other hand, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination won't be displayed side by side along the active line, a predetermined gaming value is paid out or the gaming state transitions to a more advantageous special gaming state Is not done at all. For this reason, it was lacking in the surprising game nature, and the improvement of the interest of the game could not be expected.

  Therefore, the present invention allows the player to easily grasp whether the desired symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line while suppressing the number of active lines, and has an unexpected game performance. An object is to provide a gaming machine that does not impair the interest of gaming.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention specifically provides the following.

  (1) Display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) that display a plurality of symbols in a variable display and stop display, and one specific line (for example, a winning line) according to the game start operation by the player Symbol combination determining means for determining a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed along the line 8 or the like (for example, a CPU 31 executing internal lottery processing ((S8 in FIG. 13), FIG. 17) described later) and the symbol combination determination. When the symbol combination is determined by the means, it is determined by the variation display starting means (for example, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, etc.) for starting the variation display of the display means, and the symbol combination determining means. Based on the symbol combination, stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing (S14 in FIG. The CPU 31 that executes FIG. 19) and the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the specific line by the stop control of the display means by the stop control means gives a predetermined profit to the player. Determining means (for example, a CPU 31 that executes a display combination search process (S15 in FIG. 13, S20 in FIG. 13) described later) and the symbol stopped and displayed along the specific line by the determining means. When it is determined that the combination is to give a predetermined profit to the player, profit granting means for giving the player a predetermined profit (for example, a game state monitoring process (S7 in FIG. 13) described later) is executed. CPU 31, CPU 31 for executing bonus operation check processing (S 21 in FIG. 13, FIG. 21) described later, or CPU 31 for executing medal payout processing (S 17 in FIG. 13) And the display means stops displaying the symbol combination along the specific line and simultaneously displays the combination of the specific symbols along another line different from the specific line. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (1), since the display means stops displaying the symbol combination determined by the symbol combination determining means along the specific line, the player is determined by the symbol combination determining means along the specific line. A game can be played only by paying attention to whether or not the symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state. In addition, since the combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed along another line different from the specific line, whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the specific line can be given a profit by the profit granting means. Can be easily determined by the player, reducing the burden on the player and contributing to the convenience of the game. Furthermore, regardless of the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the specific line, a predetermined amount is given to the player by the profit granting means based on the combination of the specific symbols that are stopped and displayed along other lines different from the specific line. Since it can be understood that a profit is given, it is possible to exhibit an unexpected game and improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the symbol combination determining unit determines an internal winning combination determining unit that determines an internal winning combination corresponding to a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed along one specific line of the display unit. (For example, a game machine including an internal lottery process (CPU 31 for executing (S8 in FIG. 13), FIG. 17) described later).

  According to the invention of (2), the player plays the game only by paying attention to whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is stopped and displayed along the specific line. Can do.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), further comprising stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player, the stop control means The game machine is characterized in that the variable display on the display means is controlled to stop based on detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means.

  According to the invention of (3), since the variable display of the display means is controlled to stop based on the stop operation by the player, the symbol combination determined by the symbol combination determining means is stopped according to the game amount of the player. It will be displayed, and the interest of the game will improve.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the display unit may display a plurality of display areas (for example, a square matrix) that display the plurality of symbols in a variable display and stop display, respectively. Display area 4LU, 4LC, 4LD, 4CU, 4CC, 4CD, 4RU, 4RC, 4RD, etc.), and the specific line is equal to the horizontal center line of the square matrix and is different from the specific line Unlike the center line, the line is positioned according to a sequence of display areas located on the same straight line among the plurality of display areas.

  According to the invention of (4), the display means has a plurality of display areas arranged in a square matrix, each of which displays a plurality of symbols in a variable display and a stop display, and is different from the specific line and the specific line. This line is positioned according to the arrangement of the display areas located on the same straight line among the plurality of display areas, and the specific line is equal to the horizontal center line of the square matrix. On the other hand, the player only has to pay attention to only the horizontal center line of the square matrix as a specific line, while enjoying the visual effect of the same symbol display as a conventional gaming machine, Can reduce the burden of gaze.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the profit granting unit determines that the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line by the determination unit is predetermined for the player. When it is determined that a game value is to be given, a game value giving means (for example, a CPU 31 that executes a medal payout process (S17 in FIG. 13)) that gives a predetermined amount of a predetermined game value to a player; When the determination means determines that the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line is to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to a player, the gaming state is changed to the special gaming state. Special gaming state transition means (for example, a CPU 31 that executes a gaming state monitoring process (S7 in FIG. 13) described later, a bonus operation check process (S21 in FIG. 13, FIG. 21) Gaming machine which comprises a CPU31, etc.), the executing.

  According to the invention of (5), the profit giving means gives a predetermined amount of predetermined game value to the player according to the determination result of the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line by the determination means, Alternatively, since the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the diversity of the game is increased and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the present invention, regardless of the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the specific line, the player can benefit from the combination of the specific symbol that is stopped and displayed along another line different from the specific line. Since it can be understood that a predetermined profit is given to the player by the giving means, it is possible to exhibit an unexpected game characteristic and improve the interest of the game.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 1, the external appearance of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that performs a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “game”, in particular, the unit game refers to “one game”) using coins, medals or tokens as a game medium. A description will be given assuming that a medal is used.

  A panel display 2 as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. In the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a winning line 8 is provided in the center in the horizontal direction. The winning line 8 is activated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Whether or not the winning line 8 is activated is indicated by lighting of a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c described later.

  Inside the cabinet, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and display means for variably displaying and stopping these symbols. Is forming. 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).

  On the left side of the display window 4L, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted (betted) (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Here, in the embodiment, the game ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped or when the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the game ends.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is 1 and the winning line 8 is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the BET number is 2 and the winning line 8 is activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the BET number is 3 and the winning line 8 is activated. The information display unit 18 includes a display device capable of displaying numerical values such as a 7-segment LED, and the number of medals that are credited (referred to as storing and storing the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine) and the number of BB operations. , The number of RB operations during the BB operation, the number of RB operations during the general gaming state, etc. are displayed. A medal that has been inserted into the gaming machine 1 in excess of three is credited to the gaming machine 1 with a limit of 50.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5. On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided. With the 1-BET switch 11, one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one pressing operation. The 2-BET switch 12 bets two of the credited medals on the game by one pressing operation. The maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals (for example, three) that can be bet on one game by one pressing operation. The winning line 8 is activated by operating these BET switches.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired 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, the start lever 6 is rotated within a predetermined angle range to rotate the reel by the player's operation and start displaying the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is attached movably.

  Three stop switches 7L for detecting a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7C and 7R are provided.

  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.

  In the embodiment, the player inserts medals or operates the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, the player operates the start lever 6, and starts to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. A game is constituted by a series of operations of the gaming machine 1 constituted by the player operating the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R and stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R once.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the panel display part 2 comprised including the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R etc. in the front of a cabinet is demonstrated.

  A 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display section 18 are provided on the left side of the panel display section 2.

  Display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are positioned substantially at the center of the panel display unit 2. Through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a change display and a stop display of a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be observed.

  As shown in the figure, the display window 4L is in the display areas 4LU, 4LC, and 4LD, the display window 4C is in the display areas 4CU, 4CC, and 4CD, and the display window 4R is in the display areas 4RU, 4RC, and 4RD. It is divided vertically. The generic name of the display areas 4LU, 4LC, 4LD is the display window 4L, the generic name of the display areas 4CU, 4CC, 4CD is the display window 4C, and the generic name of the display areas 4RU, 4RC, 4RD is the display area 4R.

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a winning line 8 is provided in the center in the horizontal direction. The winning line 8 is activated by operating the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12 or the maximum BET switch 13, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Whether the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12 or the maximum BET switch 13 is operated to activate the winning line 8 depends on whether the 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b or the maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on. Is displayed.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol array composed of 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 0 to 20, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 4), which will be described later, as a data table. On the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, red 7 (symbol 61), blue 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), Replay (symbol 66), cherry The symbol arrangement | sequence comprised by each symbol of (symbol 67) is represented. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated so that each symbol arrangement moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, referring to FIG. 4, a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and transmission from the main control circuit 71 A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 based on the control command to be performed is shown.

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

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, an internal lottery process (FIG. 17) in FIG. 13 (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 8 executed every time random number sampling determination is performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). ) Is executed, and an internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6), an internal lottery table (FIG. 7), and an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8) The reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 18) of S9 in FIG. 13 to be described later is executed and the reel stop initial determination table (FIG. 10) referred to every time the stop table is determined, and S14 in FIG. 13 to be described later. , A stop table (not shown) that is referred to every time the reel stop control process (FIG. 19) is executed, and the player's operation according to the operation of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Stop position search table for determining the Le a stop mode (not shown), table number selection table (not shown), various commands to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 are stored. These commands include a demo display command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, etc.) and information display. Unit 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 as a component of profit granting means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from hopper drive circuit 41, reels 3L, 3C There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that respectively rotate and drive 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit for driving and controlling various display units A drive circuit 48 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, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, 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 a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 outputs a stop signal in accordance with the operation of each stop switch 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, 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 numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of a plurality of winning combinations is determined. After the 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 count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stored in the symbol counter stored in the RAM 33.

  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, a symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (FIG. 9) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination to be won or established, a medal payout number at that time, and a display determination code representing the winning or establishment are associated with each other. The symbol combination table is referred to when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop and when display confirmation is performed after all the reels are stopped.

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

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

  Next, the symbol arrangement table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of 21 symbols drawn on the outer circumferences of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as a data table. The symbol arrangement table is used to determine a symbol to be positioned on the winning line 8 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on a symbol counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4).

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position where the reel index signal for detecting one rotation of the reel described above is output as a reference (0), code numbers 0 to 20 representing the symbol position, and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position. Are stored in association with each other. The code number representing the symbol position corresponds to the symbol counter value.

  The symbol types include red 7 (symbol 61), blue 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon, similar to the symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. (Symbol 65), Replay (symbol 66), and cherry (symbol 67). The types of symbols indicated by the same names as the symbols drawn on the outer circumferences of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R correspond to each other. The symbol type is identified by 1-byte data. For example, the data corresponding to red 7 (symbol 61) is 00100000, and the data corresponding to cherry (symbol 67) is 00000001.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table is used when an internal lottery table described later is determined (S71 in FIG. 17) in an internal lottery process (S8 in FIG. 13, FIG. 17) described later.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table determined according to the gaming state and the number of lotteries are stored in association with each other. In the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 15 times. In the CB (challenge bonus) gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be eight. In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be eight.

  Note that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, an MB gaming state, and a CB gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state during BB operation. The RB gaming state is a gaming state during RB operation. The MB gaming state is a gaming state during MB operation. The CB gaming state is a gaming state during CB operation. The BB gaming state is composed of consecutive RB gaming states, and the BB gaming state continues until the 350 medals are paid out, which is the end condition of the BB gaming state. The MB gaming state is composed of continuous CB gaming states, and the CB gaming state continues until the 250 medals are paid out, which is the MB gaming state termination condition. The general gaming state is a gaming state that is not any of the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, the MB gaming state, and the CB gaming state.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table is used when a winning number is determined in an internal lottery process (S8 in FIG. 13, FIG. 17) described later.

  A lottery value assigned to each winning number is stored in the internal lottery table. The winning number is information used when determining an internal winning combination based on an internal winning combination determining table described later. The lottery value represents the number of random numbers assigned to each winning number among all the random numbers (65536) that can be taken in this table. Therefore, the larger the lottery value, the higher the probability that the winning number will be determined. The determination probability of each winning number is a value obtained by dividing the assigned lottery value by 65536, which is the number of all random numbers that can be taken.

  (1) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. In the general game state internal lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the number of inserted games are stored. Specifically, lottery values corresponding to winning numbers 1 to 7 are stored for each of 1 to 3 inserted sheets.

  In the general gaming state internal lottery table, the larger the number of cards inserted, the lottery assigned to the winning numbers corresponding to BB, MB (middle bonus), 15-piece combination, 6-piece combination, 3-piece combination and 2-sheet combination described later. The value is increasing step by step. Therefore, a lottery result that is advantageous to the player is obtained when the inserted number is larger.

  (2) of FIG. 7 shows the RB gaming state internal lottery table. In the RB gaming state, the maximum inserted number is 1. Therefore, in the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 8 are stored for only the inserted number 1. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery value assigned to the winning number corresponding to the 15-piece combination described later is extremely high.

  In the internal lottery table, the winning number is determined by searching to which lottery value the random number extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 belongs. The search for which lot value the extracted random number corresponds to is performed by sequentially subtracting the lot value corresponding to each winning number from the extracted random number. Each time subtraction is performed, it is determined whether the result of the subtraction is positive or negative. If the result of the subtraction is negative, it is determined that the extracted random number belongs to the lottery value of the winning number that has been searched, and the winning number is determined. The number of lotteries determined by the aforementioned internal lottery table determination table is equal to the number of times the winning number is searched in the internal lottery table. If no negative value is obtained as a result of searching for the number of lotteries, the winning number is determined to be 0.

  Specifically, it is performed as follows. First, when an arbitrary random number is extracted from a random number range of 0 to 65535, a lottery value having a winning number equal to the determined lottery number (for example, a winning number 15 if the number of lottery times is 15) is acquired, and from the extracted random number The lottery value of the corresponding selection number is subtracted. Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries, a lottery value with a winning number equal to the subtracted lottery number is acquired, and the lottery value with the winning number is subtracted from the previous subtraction result. Thereafter, the lottery value of the winning number is subtracted from the previous subtraction result until a negative value is obtained as the subtraction result. For example, when the random number 10 is extracted in the RB gaming state internal lottery table, first, the lottery value 1 of the winning number 8 is acquired, and the lottery value 1 is subtracted from the random number 10. This subtraction result 9 is a positive value. Therefore, next, the lottery value 1 of the winning number 7 is acquired, and the lottery value 1 is subtracted from the previous subtraction result 9. This subtraction result 8 is a positive value. If this is performed while sequentially subtracting the winning number, the lottery value 65531 of the winning number 2 is subtracted, and the subtraction result -65529 becomes a negative value for the first time, so 2 is determined as the winning number. Become.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination determination table is used when an internal winning combination is determined (S81 in FIG. 17) in an internal lottery process (S8 in FIG. 13, FIG. 17) described later.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, internal numbers corresponding to winning numbers 0 to 15 when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RB gaming state, and winning numbers 0 to 8 when the gaming state is the CB gaming state, respectively. A winning combination and an internal winning combination flag are stored. The internal winning combination flag includes an internal winning combination 1 and an internal winning combination 2, each of which is a 1-byte flag. When the winning number is determined according to the internal lottery table (FIG. 7), the internal winning combination is determined with reference to the internal winning combination determining table based on the determined winning number.

  The internal winning combination 1 indicates that establishment of replay is permitted when the first digit bit is on (1), and indicates that establishment of replay is not permitted when the bit is off (0). When the second digit, third digit, and fourth digit are on (1), it indicates that BB is allowed to be established, and when all these bits are off (0), Indicates that establishment is not permitted. When each of the 5th, 6th and 7th bits is on (1), it indicates that MB establishment is permitted, and when all these bits are off (0), the MB Indicates that establishment is not permitted.

  The internal winning combination 2 indicates that a 15-piece winning combination is allowed when the first digit bit is on (1), and that a 15-piece winning combination is not allowed when the first digit bit is off (0). Show. When the second digit, the third digit, the fourth digit, and the fifth digit are each on (1), it indicates that each of the six winning combinations is permitted, and all these bits are off ( 0) indicates that a 6-piece winning combination is not allowed. When the 6th and 7th bit bits are on (1), it indicates that 3 winning combinations are allowed. When all these bits are off (0), 3 winning combinations are allowed. Indicates that a prize is not allowed. When the bit of the eighth digit is on (1), it indicates that a double winning combination is allowed, and when this bit is off (0), it indicates that a double winning combination is not allowed.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RB gaming state, the winning number 0 is lost, the winning number 1 is 15 sheets, the winning number 2 to the winning number 5 is 6 sheets, the winning number is 6 and winning number 7 are associated with 3 winning combinations, winning number 8 is associated with 2 winning combinations, winning number 9 is replayed, winning number 10 to winning number 12 is associated with BB, winning number 13 is associated with winning number 15 with MB. .

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table, when the gaming state is the CB gaming state, the combined numbers are associated with the winning numbers 0 to 8. Here, the composite combination means all internal winning combination flags of the internal winning combination 2 so that winnings of all small combinations of 15-sheet combination, 6-sheet combination, 3-sheet combination, and 2-sheet combination are allowed. Is set to 1.

  A plurality of winning numbers are associated with the 6 winning combinations, 3 winning combinations, BB, and MB. However, even if the winning combination is different, different internal winning combination flags are associated with each other. ing. This is because, even if the number of medals to be paid out in the same winning combination is the same, the combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 are different. That is, there are a plurality of winning modes and winning modes in the 6-score combination, 3-score combination, BB and MB.

  The two internal winning combination flags for identifying each internal winning combination are each represented by 1-byte data. For example, in the 15-player combination, the internal winning combination 1 is 00000000 and the internal winning combination 2 is 00000001. It is expressed by

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1, the winning number is determined with reference to the internal lottery table, and the internal winning combination is determined with reference to the internal winning combination determination table from the determined winning number. In the internal lottery table, the winning number is determined based on this, but when the winning number is determined, the internal winning combination is also determined accordingly. It can be said that it is a decision of a role.

  Next, a symbol combination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table is used when a display combination is specified and a payout number is determined (S113 in FIG. 20) in a display combination search process (S15 in FIG. 13, FIG. 20) described later.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols composed of symbols respectively displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and a display combination and a payout number corresponding to the symbol combination are stored. The symbol combination table stores symbol combinations related to the provision of profits to the player. Note that the symbols defined in the symbol combination table are represented by 1-byte data, as in the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5). For example, red 7 is represented by 00100000 data.

  By displaying three bells (symbol 64) side by side along the pay line 8, the display combination is determined to be a bell. The payout number is determined to be 10 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 15 when the BET number is 3.

  By displaying Replay (symbol 66), bell (symbol 64), and Replay on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the pay line 8, the display combination is determined to be six. The payout number is determined to be 3 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 6 when the BET number is 3.

  By displaying Replay (symbol 66), cherry (symbol 67), and watermelon (symbol 65) on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be six. The The payout number is determined to be 3 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 6 when the BET number is 3.

  A bell (symbol 64), cherry (symbol 67), and cherry are displayed on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, thereby determining the six-six winning combination. The payout number is determined to be 3 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 6 when the BET number is 3.

  By displaying a bell (symbol 64), a replay (symbol 66), and a bell on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be six. The payout number is determined to be 3 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 6 when the BET number is 3.

  By displaying blue 7 (symbol 62), cherry (symbol 67), and ANY on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be a triple combination. Here, ANY indicates that any symbol may be used. The payout number is determined to be 2 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 3 when the BET number is 3.

  By displaying red 7 (symbol 61), cherry (symbol 67), and ANY on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be a triple combination. Here, ANY indicates that any symbol may be used. The payout number is determined to be 2 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 3 when the BET number is 3.

  By displaying BAR (symbol 63), ANY, and ANY on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the pay line 8, the display combination is determined to be a two-piece combination. Here, ANY indicates that any symbol may be used. Also, the payout number is determined to be 1 when the BET number is 1 or 2, and to 2 when the BET number is 3.

  When three Replays (symbol 66) are displayed along the pay line 8, the display combination is determined to be replay. The payout number is determined to be 3 regardless of the number of BETs. However, when the display combination is replay, the medals are not actually paid out and are given to the player by automatic insertion. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals.

  By displaying three reds 7 (symbol 61) along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be BB. When BB is determined as the display combination, the payout number is 0, but the operation of BB, which is advantageous to the player, is started.

  By displaying blue 7 (symbol 62), red 7 (symbol 61), and red 7 on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the pay line 8, the display combination is determined to be BB. When BB is determined as the display combination, the payout number is 0, but the operation of BB, which is advantageous to the player, is started.

  By displaying cherry (symbol 67), red 7 (symbol 61), and BAR (symbol 63) on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be BB. . When BB is determined as the display combination, the payout number is 0, but the operation of BB, which is advantageous to the player, is started.

  By displaying red 7 (symbol 61), red 7, and BAR (symbol 63) on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be MB. When the MB is determined as the display combination, the payout number is 0, but the operation of the MB, which is advantageous to the player, is started.

  By displaying blue 7 (symbol 62), red 7 (symbol 62), and BAR (symbol 63) on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined as MB. The When the MB is determined as the display combination, the payout number is 0, but the operation of the MB, which is advantageous to the player, is started.

  By displaying cherry (symbol 67), red 7 (symbol 62), and red 7 on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line 8, the display combination is determined to be MB. When the MB is determined as the display combination, the payout number is 0, but the operation of the MB, which is advantageous to the player, is started.

  Further, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols relating to the 15-piece combination, the 6-piece combination, the 3-sheet combination, the 2-piece combination, the replay, the BB, and the MB is displayed, the display combination is determined to be lost.

  In addition, 15 winning combinations, 6 winning combinations, 3 winning combinations, and 2 winning combinations will be awarded when a predetermined number of medals are paid out when a combination of symbols related to them is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8. It is a role. The replay is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are automatically inserted when a combination of symbols related thereto is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8. When BB and MB are stopped and displayed along with the winning line 8, the predetermined number of medals are not paid out, but the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state. It is a winning role that can be made. The 15 combination, 6 combination, 3 combination, 2 combination, replay, BB, MB and lose are collectively referred to as a display combination.

  Next, the reel stop initial determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the reel stop initial setting table, information on each stop table is stored in association with the value of the stop select counter from 0 to 16. The value of the stop select counter is the same as the winning number. In the process of S96 (FIG. 18), since the winning number is set in the stop select counter, it can be said that each winning number is associated with a stop table. However, when a composite combination is determined as the internal winning combination, 16 is set in the stop select counter (S98 (FIG. 18)).

  The stop table has information that determines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Specifically, information on the stop position of the symbol corresponding to the stop operation position at the stop operation timing of the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player is included. The information on the stop position of the symbol corresponding to the stop operation position at the stop operation timing includes a stop operation position at which the specific symbol related to the display of the internal winning combination can be drawn in consideration of the maximum number of sliding symbols of 4 frames. Each stop table is configured such that a combination of symbols corresponding to an internal winning combination won in an internal winning manner can be stopped and displayed along the winning line 8.

  When the stop select counter is 0 and the internal winning combination is lost, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the lost stop table. Based on the stop table for losing, winning or establishment of any display combination is not allowed regardless of the player's stop operation timing.

  When the stop select counter is 1 and the internal winning combination is a 15-sheet combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is a 15-sheet combination stop table. Based on the stop table for 15 winning combinations, regardless of the player's stop operation timing, the bell (symbol 64) -bell-bell is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8, and the 15 winning combination is surely won. This is based on the symbol arrangement (Fig. 3) drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the bell (design 64) is always arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, the number of sliding frames is 4 If it is within the frame, the bell (symbol 64) -bell-bell can always be stopped and displayed along the winning line 8.

  When the stop select counter is 2 and the internal winning combination is a 6-piece combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the 6-piece combination stop table 1. Based on the stoppage table 6 for 6 winning combinations, regardless of the stop operation timing of the player, Replay (symbol 66) -Bell (symbol 64) -Replay is stopped and displayed side by side along the winning line 8. Will always win. This is due to the symbol arrangement (Fig. 3) drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The bell (symbol 64) and the replay (symbol 66) are always arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. When the number of sliding frames is within 4 frames, it is possible to always stop and display Replay (symbol 66) -Bell (symbol 64) -Replay along the winning line 8.

  When the stop select counter is 3 and the internal winning combination is a 6-piece combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the 6-piece combination stop table 2. Based on the stoppage table 6 for 6 combinations, Replay (symbol 66) -Cherry (symbol 67) -Watermelon (symbol 65) is stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. 6 winning combinations can be allowed.

  When the stop select counter is 4 and the internal winning combination is a 6-piece combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the 6-piece combination stop table 3. Based on the stoppage table 6 for 6 combinations, regardless of the player's stop operation timing, the Play (symbol 66) -cherry (symbol 67) -cherry along the winning line 8 is stopped and displayed in a row. Will always win. This is due to the symbol arrangement (Fig. 3) drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The Play (symbol 66) and the cherry (symbol 67) are always arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. When the number of sliding frames is within 4 frames, it is possible to always stop and display Play (symbol 66) -cherry (symbol 67) -cherry along the winning line 8.

  When the stop select counter is 5 and the internal winning combination is a 6-piece winning combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the 6-piece winning stop table 4. Based on the 6-pause stop table 4, the bell (symbol 64) -Replay (symbol 66) -bell (symbol 64) are stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 regardless of the player's stop operation timing. , 6 roles will always win. This is due to the symbol arrangement (Fig. 3) drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The Play (symbol 66) and the bell (symbol 64) are always arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. When the number of sliding frames is within 4 frames, the bell (symbol 64) -Replay (symbol 66) -bell (symbol 64) can always be stopped and displayed along the winning line 8.

  When the stop select counter is 6 and the internal winning combination is a three-piece combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the three-piece combination stop table 1. Based on the stop combination table 1 for three combinations, blue 7 (symbol 62) -cherry (symbol 67) -ANY may be stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. It becomes possible, and a winning of 3 sheets can be permitted.

  When the stop select counter is 7 and the internal winning combination is a three-piece combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the three-piece combination stop table 2. Based on the stoppage table 3 for a triple combination, red 7 (symbol 61) -cherry (symbol 67) -ANY may be stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. It becomes possible, and the winning of 3 sheets can be permitted.

  When the stop select counter is 8 and the internal winning combination is a two-sheet combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is a two-sheet combination stop table. Based on the stoppage table for two-piece combination, BAR (symbol 63) -ANY-ANY can be stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. Winnings may be allowed.

  When the stop select counter is 9 and the internal winning combination is replay, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the replay stop table. Based on the replay stop table, Replay (symbol 66) -Replay-Replay is stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 regardless of the stop operation timing of the player, and replay is always established. This is based on the symbol arrangement (Fig. 3) drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the Play (symbol 66) is always arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, the number of sliding frames is 4 In the case of within the frame, along with the winning line 8, “Replay (symbol 66) -Replay-Replay can always be stopped and displayed.

  When the stop select counter is 10 and the internal winning combination is BB, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the BB stop table 1. Based on the stop table 1 for BB, red 7 (symbol 61) -red 7-red 7 can be stopped and displayed side by side along the winning line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. The establishment of can be allowed.

  When the stop select counter is 11 and the internal winning combination is BB, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the BB stop table 2. Based on the BB stop table 2, blue 7 (symbol 62) -red 7 (symbol 61) -red 7 may be stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. It becomes possible, and establishment of BB can be permitted.

  When the stop select counter is 12 and the internal winning combination is BB, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the BB stop table 3. Based on the stop table 3 for BB, cherry (symbol 67) -red 7 (symbol 61) -BAR (symbol 63) are stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. And establishment of BB can be permitted.

  When the stop select counter is 13 and the internal winning combination is MB, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the MB stop table 1. Based on the MB stop table 1, red 7 (symbol 61) -red 7-BAR (symbol 63) can be stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. Therefore, establishment of MB can be permitted.

  When the stop select counter is 14 and the internal winning combination is MB, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the MB stop table 2. Based on the MB stop table 2, blue 7 (symbol 62) -red 7 (symbol 61) -BAR (symbol 63) are stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player. MB can be allowed to be established.

  When the stop select counter is 15 and the internal winning combination is MB, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is the MB stop table 3. Based on the MB stop table 3, cherry (symbol 67) -red 7 (symbol 61) -red 7 can be stopped and displayed along the pay line 8 according to the stop operation timing of the player. Therefore, establishment of MB can be permitted.

  When the stop select counter is 16 and the internal winning combination is a combined combination, the table determined and selected corresponding to this is a combined combination stop table. Based on the combined combination stop table, the symbol combinations corresponding to all winning combinations along the winning line 8 can be stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop operation timing of the player.

  Next, a bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table is referred to when the operation of BB or MB is started in a bonus operation check process (S21 (FIG. 13), FIG. 21) described later.

  The bonus operation time table stores information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 in accordance with the type of bonus.

  When the BB is operated, the BB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, and 350 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is information for counting the number of medals to be paid out during the BB operation, and the corresponding payout number is subtracted for each winning combination. When the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, the operation of BB ends.

  Further, when the RB is operated, the RB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, 12 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 8 is stored in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is information for counting the number of games played during RB operation, and 1 is subtracted every time the game is played. The winning possible number counter is a counter for counting the number of times a winning is achieved during the RB operation, and 1 is subtracted when the 15 winning combination, 6 winning combination, 3 winning combination, or 2 winning combination. When the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter is updated to 0, the operation of the RB ends.

  When the MB is operating, the MB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, and 250 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is information for counting the number of medals to be paid out during the MB operation, and the corresponding payout number is subtracted for each winning combination. When the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, the MB operation ends.

  Further, when the CB is operated, the CB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, 1 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 1 is stored in the possible game number counter. The possible game number counter is information for counting the number of games played during the CB operation, and 1 is subtracted every time the game is played. The winning possible number counter is a counter for counting the number of times a winning is achieved during CB operation, and 1 is subtracted when 15 winning combination, 6 winning combination, 3 winning combination or 2 winning combination is won. When the possible game count counter or the possible win count counter is updated to 0, the operation of the CB ends. In other words, CB ends with one game.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows the structure of the symbol storage area. In the symbol storage area, as a result of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, data for identifying symbols displayed in the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R (that is, on the winning line 8) is reel 3L. Stored for each of 3C and 3R. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol type displayed on the winning line 8 is specified based on the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5), and indicates the specified symbol type. Data is stored in this symbol storage area. Further, the display combination is determined based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table.

  In the symbol storage area, the data for identifying the symbols stopped and displayed on the middle stages of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the display windows 4LC, 4CC, 4RC, consists of 1 byte. Bit 1 corresponds to cherry (symbol 67), bit 2 corresponds to bell (symbol 64), bit 3 corresponds to watermelon (symbol 65), bit 4 corresponds to Replay (symbol 66), bit 5 Corresponds to BAR (symbol 63), bit 6 corresponds to red 7 (symbol 61), and bit 7 corresponds to blue 7 (symbol 62). That is, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 1 is set to the bit corresponding to the specified symbol. Bit 8 is an unused area.

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

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). In this initialization process, a process of restoring registers and addresses based on information stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets (stores) an initialization storage area for the end of one game in a register (S2). Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the one-game-end initialization storage area (S3). Thereby, for example, data stored in the random number storage area, the internal winning combination storage area, or the symbol storage area is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 (S4). In this bonus operation monitoring process, when the RB is not operating during the BB operation, the RB operation processing is performed, and when the CB is not operating during the MB operation, the CB operating flag is turned on.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 (S5). In this medal insertion / start check process, the medal sensor 22S, the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, the maximum BET switch, and the like are updated to check the insertion number counter, the input of the start switch 6S, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs random number extraction processing (S6). Specifically, the CPU 31 uses the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 to extract lottery random numbers used in internal lottery processing (S8 (FIG. 13), FIG. 17) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (S7). In this gaming state monitoring process, a process of storing the gaming state identifier in the current game in the RAM 33 is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (S8). In the internal lottery process, processing such as determination of an internal winning combination based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 7) and an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8) is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (S9). In the reel stop initial setting process, a process for determining a stop table is performed based on the winning number determined in the internal lottery process (S8 (FIG. 13), FIG. 17).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S10). The start command includes information such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (S11). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 digests the waiting time (S12). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing the subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds elapse.

  When determining that 4.1 seconds have elapsed in S11, or after performing the processing of S12, the CPU 31 requests rotation start of all reels (S13). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are started to rotate in the reel control process (S153) of an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S14). In this reel stop control processing, processing such as determination of the number of sliding frames based on detection of pressing operation of any one of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R, and stop of reel rotation based on the determined number of sliding frames is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (S15). In the display combination search process, processing such as determination of the display combination and the number of payouts is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (S16). The display combination command includes information such as the established display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S17). Specifically, the CPU 31 pays out medals by driving control of the hopper 40, updating of a credit counter, or the like based on the determined payout number.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S18). Specifically, if the value of the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 subtracts the counter according to the payout number.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not at least one of the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, the MB operating flag, and the CB operating flag is on (S19). When the CPU 31 determines that at least one of the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, the MB operating flag, and the CB operating flag is on, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed. Perform (S20). In this bonus end check process, a BB end process, an RB end process, and an MB end process are performed based on the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, or the possible gaming number counter.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S19 that none of the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, the MB operating flag, and the CB operating flag is on, or after performing the processing of S20, FIG. A bonus operation check process described with reference to FIG. In this bonus operation check process, when the display combination is BB or MB, a BB operation process or an MB operation process is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the processing from S2 to S21 as processing in one game, and when the processing in S21 is completed, the CPU 31 proceeds to processing in S2 to execute processing in the next game.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4) is on (S31). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S32, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S34.

  When the determination in S31 is YES, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 is on (S31). When this determination is YES, the bonus operation monitoring process ends and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG. 13, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to S33.

  When the determination in S32 is NO, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 11) (S33). Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the RB operating flag, stores 12 in the possible game number counter, and stores 8 in the possible game number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG. Thus, the gaming machine 1 is configured such that the RB is always operated as long as the BB operating flag is on, that is, the BB is operating. That is, the RB is not operated by displaying a combination of symbols related to the operation, but is always operated as long as the BB is in operation. And even if the operation of RB ends, the operation of RB is immediately started in the next game.

  On the other hand, when the determination in S31 is NO, the CPU 31 determines whether the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 is on (S34). When this determination is YES, the bonus operation monitoring process ends and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG. 13, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to S35.

  When the determination in S34 is NO, the CPU 31 performs a process of turning on the CB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4) (S35). Thus, the gaming machine 1 is configured such that the CB is always operated as long as the MB operating flag is on, that is, the MB is operating. In other words, the CB is not operated by displaying a combination of symbols related to the operation, but is always operated as long as the MB is operating. And even if the operation of the CB ends, the operation of the CB is immediately started in the next game. When the process of S35 ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to S5 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the medal insertion / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S41). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 permits medal reception (S42). When S42 ends, the process proceeds to S45. If the process in S41 is NO, the process proceeds to S43.

  When the determination in S41 is NO, the insertion number counter is updated based on the automatic insertion counter (S43). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a BET command to the sub control circuit 72 (S44). The BET command includes information on the number of inserted sheets. When the process of S44 ends, the process proceeds to S45.

  In S45, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S45). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 moves the process to S46, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 moves the process to S54.

  In S46, the CPU 31 performs input check processing of the medal sensor and BET switches (1-BET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BET switch 13). Specifically, a check process for detecting a medal insertion of the medal sensor 22S or a pressing operation of BET switches is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the input process (S47). Specifically, when the detection by the check process in S46 is detection of medal insertion by the medal sensor 22S or detection of pressing operation of any one of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13. The determination in S47 is YES, and the process proceeds to S48. If NO, the process proceeds to S54.

  In S48, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4) based on the detection of the insertion of medals. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a BET command to the sub control circuit 72 (FIG. 4) (S49). Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the effective line counter that identifies the position and number of effective lines stored in the RAM 33 (S50).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag stored in the RAM 33 is on (S51). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S53, and when it is NO, the process moves to S52.

  In S <b> 52, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 3. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S53, and when it is NO, the process moves to S54.

  In S <b> 53, the CPU 31 performs processing for prohibiting updating of the insertion number counter stored in the RAM 33. In the processing after the medal insertion / start check processing, the value of the inserted number counter at this time is held, and the held value of the inserted number counter is referred to.

  In S54, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S55, and when it is NO, the process moves to S45.

  In S55, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start lever 6 is operated by the player and the start switch 6S detects this operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S56, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S45.

  In S56, the CPU 31 performs a process for prohibiting the reception of medals. Medals placed in the gaming machine 1 after this processing are not accepted and are returned to the player via the medal payout exit 15.

  By repeating the processes from S45 to S55, medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 are detected one by one, or pressing operations of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13 are detected. This is continued until operation of the start lever 6 of the start switch 6S is detected.

  Next, the gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) determines whether or not the RB operation flag stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4) is on (S61). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S62, and when it is NO, the process moves to S63.

  In S <b> 62, the CPU 31 stores an RB gaming state identifier in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When this process ends, the game state monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to S8 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S63, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 is on (S63). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S64, and when it is NO, the process moves to S65.

  In S <b> 64, the CPU 31 stores the CB gaming state identifier in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When this process ends, the game state monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to S8 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in S65, the CPU 31 stores the identifier of the general gaming state in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When this process ends, the game state monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to S8 in FIG.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6) (S71). The determined type and number of lotteries in the internal lottery table are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (FIG. 4).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the data in the carryover combination storage area (not shown) of the RAM 33 is 0 (S72). When this determination is YES (when it is determined that the data in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (ie, there is a carryover combination)), the process proceeds to S74, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to S73.

  In S73, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries stored in the RAM 33 to 9.

  In S74, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries in the winning number stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table (FIG. 7), and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets (S75). Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts the acquired lottery value from the random number (S76).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (S77). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether the result of subtracting the acquired lottery value from the random number is negative. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S81, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S78.

  In S78, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number stored in the RAM 33. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries stored in the RAM 33 (S79).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries stored in the RAM 33 is 0 (S80). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S81, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S75.

  In S81, the CPU 31 performs an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8) and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data (1 byte data for specifying BB or MB), and stores the logical sum with the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (S82). This makes it possible to carry over BB or MB.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area in the internal winning combination storage area (not shown) (S83). Based on the data in the internal winning combination storing area, the number of sliding frames, which will be described later, is determined. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to S9 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) compares the data in the internal winning combination storage area with the combined combination check data (for example, 1-byte data specifying the combined combination, 11111111, etc.) (S91). Specifically, the data stored in the internal winning combination 2 in the internal winning combination flag is compared with the composite combination check data.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the comparison result of S91, and determines whether the data in the internal winning combination storage area is the same as the combined combination check data (S92). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S98, and when it is NO, the process moves to S93.

  In S93, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning number stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4) is 0. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S94, and when it is NO, the process moves to S96.

  In S94, the CPU 31 performs a process of taking the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination storing area and the operating combination check data. Specifically, the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 in the internal winning combination flag is compared with the operating combination check data (for example, 1-byte data specifying either BB or MB, 01111110, etc.).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product as the processing result of S94 is 0 (S95). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S96, and when it is NO, the process moves to S97.

  In S <b> 96, the CPU 31 sets the winning number stored in the RAM 33 in the stop select counter also stored in the RAM 33. When this process ends, the process moves to S99.

  On the other hand, in S97, the CPU 31 numbers the data of the internal winning combination storing area and sets it in the stop select counter. Specifically, when the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 in the internal winning combination flag is 00000010, 00000100, and 00001000 indicating BB, 10, 11, and 12 are set in the stop select counter, respectively. When the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 among the internal winning combination flags is 00010000, 001000000, 01000000 indicating MB, 13, 14, 15 are set in the stop select counter, respectively. When this process ends, the process moves to S99.

  In S98, the CPU 31 sets 16 which is a number for specifying the stop table of the combined role in the stop select counter.

  In S99, the CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table based on the value set in the stop select counter, and performs a process of determining and setting the stop table. By this process, a stop table including information regarding the number of sliding frames of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined. When this process ends, the process moves to S10 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) determines whether any of the valid stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (S101). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop operation by the player is detected by the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S102, and when it is NO, S101 is repeated.

  In S102, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the internal winning combination and the stop table. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines a symbol on the winning line 8 based on the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5) when any of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed. Then, it is determined whether or not this symbol is a symbol related to the internal winning combination (more specifically, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area). If the CPU 31 determines that the symbol is not related to the internal winning combination, the CPU 31 searches for a symbol related to the internal winning combination within a range of 4 frames from this symbol. As a result of the search, when the symbol related to the internal winning combination is obtained, the difference from the symbol determined first to the symbol obtained as a result of the search is determined as the number of sliding frames. Since the bell (symbol 64) and the replay (symbol 66) are arranged in the range of 4 frames from any symbol position in the symbol sequence of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, The display combination composed of these symbols can always be displayed on the winning line 8.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the planned stop position based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (S103). For example, if the number of sliding symbols is 3 and the current symbol position is code number 07, the CPU 31 determines the code number 10 as the planned stop position. Further, in this process, the CPU 31 turns on the scheduled stop position wait state flag to stop the reel in the 1.1173 msec interrupt process (S153) which will be described later with reference to FIG. A process of stopping after waiting for the reel to rotate until the planned position is reached.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (S104). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the symbol identifier of the winning line 8 in the symbol storage area (S105). Specifically, the symbol on the winning line 8 is determined based on the symbol counter, the type of any of the pressed stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R and the symbol arrangement table, and data for identifying the symbol is used as the winning symbol. Information for identifying the line 8 and 1 for specifying the number of valid lines are set in a symbol storage area (not shown). This value of 1 is set in the valid line counter. For example, if pressing of the stop switch 7L is detected and the symbol counter is 8, the symbol of the position of the display area 4LC in the display window 4L (that is, the winning line 8) is red 7 (symbol) based on the symbol arrangement table. 61), and 00100,000 is set in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (S106). If the CPU 31 determines that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to S101, and the above-described processing is similarly performed for the remaining rotating reels. If the CPU 31 determines that there is no rotating reel, it ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to S15 in FIG.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) acquires the head address of the symbol storage area and acquires the effective line counter (S111). Specifically, the value (1) of the effective line counter set in the symbol storage area in the process of S105 (FIG. 19) is acquired.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the valid line counter stored in the RAM 33 is 0 (S112). When this determination is YES, the display combination retrieval process ends, and the process proceeds to S16 in FIG. 13, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S113.

  In S113, the CPU 31 determines a display combination and a payout number corresponding to the number of BETs based on the display combination based on the combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table (FIG. 9). The displayed combination and the number of payouts are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (S113).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of storing the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area in the display combination storage area stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 4) (S114). In this process, the display combination displayed in the current game is stored by setting the bit corresponding to the display combination determined in S113 in the display combination storage area to 1.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of updating the payout number counter stored in the RAM 33 (S115). That is, the payout number determined in S113 is added to the payout number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the effective line counter stored in the RAM 33 (S116). When this process ends, the process moves to S112.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) determines whether or not the display combination is MB (S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S123.

  In S122, the CPU 31 performs MB operation time processing based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 11). Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 and stores 250 in the bonus end number counter.

  In S123, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S123). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S124, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S126.

  In S124, the CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 11). Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the BB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 and stores 350 in the bonus end number counter.

  In S125, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area stored in the RAM 33.

  On the other hand, in S126, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S127. If the determination is NO, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S127, the CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter stored in the RAM 33 to the automatic insertion number counter also stored in the RAM 33. As a result, the same value as the insertion number counter is stored in the automatic insertion number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) determines whether or not the RB operation flag stored in the RAM 33 is on (S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S132.

  In S132, the CPU 31 turns off the CB operation flag stored in the RAM 33. Thereby, MB comprised by CB operate | moving continuously by RB operation | movement is complete | finished.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 0 (S133). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S137, and when it is NO, the bonus end check process ends, and the process moves to S21 in FIG.

  In S134, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S135, and when it is NO, the process moves to S140.

  In S135, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end counter stored in the RAM 33 is zero. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S136, and when it is NO, the process moves to S138.

  In S136, the CPU 31 performs an RB end process. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag stored in the RAM 33, clears the winning possible number counter also stored in the RAM 33, and clears the possible game number counter stored in the RAM 33. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S137.

  In S137, the CPU 31 performs bonus end processing. Specifically, the BB operating flag or MB operating flag stored in the RAM 33 is cleared and the bonus end number counter stored in the RAM 33 is cleared according to the BB or MB bonus type.

  On the other hand, in S138, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning possible number counter stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 0 (S139). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S142, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S140.

  In S <b> 140, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the possible game number counter stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the possible game number counter stored in the RAM 33 is 0 (S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S142, and when it is NO, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to S21 in FIG.

  In S142, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing in the same manner as in S136. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to S21 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, an interrupt process with a period of 1.1173 msec performed under the control of the CPU 31 (FIG. 4) of the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (S151). Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S152). Specifically, the CPU 31 is connected to each switch (1-BET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BET switch 13, start switch 6S, stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R, C / P switch 14 and the like). Check the input of the signal.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S153). Specifically, the CPU 31 starts and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a reel rotation start request.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (S154). Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c based on the insertion number counter, and indicates the payout number at the time of winning establishment based on the payout number on the information display unit 18. Perform processing such as displaying.

  Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (S155). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 msec ends.

  Next, a display example of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In display example 1 of FIG. 24 (1), “Replay (symbol 66) -Bell (symbol 64) -Replay is stopped and displayed along the pay line 8. On the other hand, in the display areas 4LU, 4CC, 4RD, all three bells are stopped and displayed. The bells displayed in the display areas 4LU, 4CC, and 4RD are apparently small bells in which conventional bell-bell-bells are arranged along the active line, but the display areas 4LU, 4CC, and 4RD are arranged. Does not exist on the active line. Accordingly, the display example 1 in FIG. 24A is a small bell role in appearance, but in reality, it is a six-play combination of Replay-Bell-Replay arranged along the winning line 8. Conventionally, the symbol combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay” is not a symbol combination related to winning a prize. The illusion is caused by the displayed bell-bell-bell.

  In display example 2 of FIG. 24 (2), watermelon (symbol 65) -watermelon-Replay (symbol 66) is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8. On the other hand, in the display areas 4LD, 4CD, 4RD, all three bells (symbol 64) are stopped and displayed. The bells displayed in the display areas 4LD, 4CD, and 4RD are apparently a small part of a bell in which conventional bell-bell-bells are arranged along the effective line, but the display areas 4LD, 4CD, and 4RD are arranged. Does not exist on the active line. Moreover, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 is not a symbol combination related to winning. Accordingly, the display example 2 in FIG. 24B is a bell small role in appearance, but is actually a loss that is neither a winning combination nor a winning combination. As shown in Display Example 1, apparently three bell-bell-bells are stopped and displayed, and actually, the combination of symbols related to winning or winning is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8, thereby While payout may be performed, as shown in Display Example 2, even if three bell-bell-bells are apparently displayed side by side, medals may not actually be paid out. As a result, even if the symbol combination related to winning or winning is seemingly stopped, the medals are paid out or not, so the player may feel uncomfortable. May draw out new gameplay.

  In display example 3 of FIG. 25 (3), BAR (symbol 63) -BAR-Replay (symbol 66) is stopped and displayed along the pay line 8. On the other hand, in the display areas 4LD, 4CD, 4RD, all three bells (symbol 64) are stopped and displayed. The bells displayed in the display areas 4LD, 4CD, and 4RD are apparently a small part of a bell in which conventional bell-bell-bells are arranged along the effective line, but the display areas 4LD, 4CD, and 4RD are arranged. Does not exist on the active line. Moreover, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8 is not a symbol combination related to winning or establishment. Thus, display example 3 in FIG. 25 (3) is a small role of Bell in appearance, similar to display example 2 in FIG. 24 (2), but is actually a loss that is neither a winning combination nor a winning combination. is there. Therefore, similar to Display Example 2, even if the symbol combination related to winning or establishment is apparently stopped, the medal is not paid out, so the player may feel uncomfortable, There is a case where a sense of incongruity is new and unexpected game play is brought out.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the effective combination is one of the winning lines 8, and the symbol combination that displays the winning combination or the winning combination by being arranged along the winning line 8 has been conventionally known. Unlike the symbol combinations, the symbol combinations are uncomfortable. As described above, the odd combination of symbols indicating the winning combination or the winning combination is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8, while the display window 4L other than the winning line 8 where the effective line is set in the conventional gaming machine is displayed. In the display areas of 4C and 4R, conventionally, the symbol combination that displays the winning combination or the winning combination is stopped and displayed. However, since the stop display of the symbol combination is not along the active line in the gaming machine 1, this does not cause medal payout (including automatic grant) or BB or MB operation. Even in this case, the occurrence of the medal payout or the operation of BB or MB depends on the symbol combination that displays the winning combination or the winning combination arranged along the winning line 8 to the last. Therefore, the player can have an illusion that a medal payout or an operation of BB or MB is generated by a symbol combination arranged along a line that is not an effective line.

  In addition, while a combination of symbols having a sense of incongruity is stopped and displayed along the winning line 8, in the display areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R other than the winning line 8 where the effective line is set in the conventional gaming machine, Conventionally, even if a symbol combination that displays a winning combination or a winning combination is stopped and displayed, there are cases where a medal payout or an operation of BB or MB is generated or not generated. In particular, in the display area of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R other than the winning line 8 where the active line is set in the conventional gaming machine, conventionally, the symbol combination that displays the winning combination or the winning combination is stopped and displayed. When the medal payout or the operation of BB or MB is not generated, this is a phenomenon that cannot occur in the conventional gaming machine. In the gaming machine 1 in which the effective line is one of the winning lines 8, by performing such a kind of performance, the player is made to feel an illusion and a sense of incongruity, and thus draws out a new and unexpected gameplay. May be possible and may improve the fun of the game.

  As described above, in the display area of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R other than the winning line 8 where the active line is set in the conventional gaming machine, the symbol combination that conventionally displays the winning combination or the winning combination is stopped and displayed. Even when medals are paid out, the number of medals paid out may be varied according to a line different from the winning line 8. This also allows the player to feel illusion and discomfort, so that it may be possible to draw out a new and unexpected gameplay.

  It should be noted that the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment apparently follows the winning line 8 when a so-called square cherry, that is, a cherry (symbol 67) is stopped and displayed in the display area 4LU or the display area 4LD. Even if any symbol combination is stopped and displayed, no winning combination or winning combination is displayed.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was shown, it is not restricted to this.

  In the embodiment, one active line set in the gaming machine 1 is the winning line 8 set along the display areas 4LC, 4CC, 4RC, but is not limited thereto. That is, one effective line set in the gaming machine 1 is set along the “line set along the display areas 4LU, 4CU, and 4RU”, or “the line set along the display areas 4LD, 4CD, and 4RD”. It may be "line". In addition, one effective line set in the gaming machine 1 is set along the “line set along the display areas 4LU, 4CC, 4RD” or “the line set along the display areas 4LD, 4CC, 4RU”. Line ".

  The RB of the embodiment is a first-type special accessory, and BB is an accessory continuous operation device that continuously operates the first-type special accessory. 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. 9, medals are not paid out in the game in which these BB and MB are established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of medals may be paid out to the player in the game in which BB or MB is established.

  Each means, which is a constituent requirement of the gaming machine 1 shown in the embodiment, can be appropriately changed in design so as to meet the gist 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 winning combination or winning combination for stopping, the determination probability, and the like are not limited to those adopted in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. The plurality of symbols drawn on the outer circumferences of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the arrangement of these symbols can be appropriately changed within the scope of the present invention. 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. is not.

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

The perspective view which shows the general view of the gaming machine 1. The front view of the panel display part 2 comprised including the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R etc. in the front of the cabinet of the game machine 1 of embodiment. The figure which shows the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the reel stop initial determination table of the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the flowchart of the medal insertion / start check process by the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the flowchart of the game state monitoring process by the main control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process by the main control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process by the main control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus end check process by the main control circuit. The figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. The figure which shows the example of a display of the symbol in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The figure which shows the example of a display of the symbol in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Panel display part 5 Liquid crystal display device 5a Display screen 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop switch 32, 83 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (5)

Display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
In accordance with a game start operation by the player, a symbol combination determining unit that determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed along one specific line of the display unit;
When the symbol combination is determined by the symbol combination determining means, the fluctuation display starting means for starting the fluctuation display of the display means,
Based on the symbol combination determined by the symbol combination determining means, stop control means for controlling to stop the variable display of the display means,
Determining means for determining whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line by the stop control of the display means by the stop control means gives a predetermined profit to the player;
Profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player when it is determined by the determination means that the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line gives a predetermined profit to the player; With
The gaming machine characterized in that the display means stops and displays the combination of symbols along the specific line and simultaneously displays the combination of specific symbols along another line different from the specific line. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine characterized in that the symbol combination determining means includes an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination corresponding to a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed along one specific line of the display means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Provided with a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by a player,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop control unit performs stop control of the variable display of the display unit based on detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection unit. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The display means has a plurality of display areas arranged in a square matrix, which respectively displays the plurality of symbols in a variable display and a stop display.
The specific line is equal to a horizontal center line of the square matrix;
Another line different from the specific line is different from the center line, and is positioned according to the arrangement of display areas located on the same straight line among the plurality of display areas. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The profit granting means is
When it is determined by the determination means that the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line gives a player a predetermined game value, a predetermined amount of the predetermined game value is given to the player. Game value adding means,
When the determination means determines that the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the specific line is to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to a player, the gaming state is changed to the special gaming state. Special gaming state transition means for transitioning to,
A gaming machine characterized by including:

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