JP2007061301A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which achieves a diversification in the combinations of symbols to be displayed for players. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, a stop table is determined according to ranges of a plurality of random number values to be prescribed on an internal lottery table. When the specified internal winning combination (for example, bonus) is already carried over, a variation in symbols is controlled to stop utilizing ranges of random number values properly increased as for the decision of the given internal winning combination (for example, loss) to enable the display of the combinations of specified symbols different from those for other ranges of random number values by a pattern display means. When the combination of the specified symbols is displayed by the pattern display means, the internal winning combination is notified. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Each reel is based on the detection of an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) on condition that a display is provided so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted. Based on the detection of the start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of the player and the operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), a signal that requests the stop of the rotation of the reel is determined according to the type of the reel. A stop switch for outputting, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and for rotating and stopping each reel. Game machine, the so-called Pachi is known.

Currently, in mainstream gaming machines, internal lottery is performed based on random number sampling and an internal lottery table based on detection of a start operation. This internal lottery is performed by determining in which random value range specified in the internal lottery table the random number value extracted by random number sampling is included. Then, the internal winning combination is determined according to the range of the random value determined to include the extracted random number value, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing of the stop operation. Is called. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on a combination of symbols displayed on the display window (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, the internal winning combination and the combination of symbols that can be displayed correspondingly are preliminarily defined in a one-to-one relationship. That is, there is only one combination of symbols that can be displayed for an internal winning combination. For this reason, there is a possibility that the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the display window is limited to the specified internal winning combination type, and the symbol combination displayed to the player is poorly changed. There was a risk of it.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can diversify combinations of symbols displayed to a player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R to be described later) and start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation (for example, to be described later) Start switch 6S) and random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means (for example, processing in step S5 in FIG. 18 described later, main control circuit 71 described later). ) And range determining means (for example, step of FIG. 21 described later) for determining which of the ranges of the plurality of random number values defined in the internal lottery table is included in the random number value extracted by the random number value extracting means An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on a range of random values determined by the processing of S84 to step S88, which will be described later, and the range determining means) 21, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, and a specific internal winning combination (for example, BB described later, RB described later) are determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The carryover means for carrying over the internal winning combination (for example, the carryover combination storage area of RAM 33 to be described later, the processing in step S91 of FIG. 21 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the symbols displayed by the symbol display means A stop table storage unit (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a stop table that defines the range for each range of the random number value, and the stop table storage unit based on the range of the random value determined by the range determination unit Stop table determining means for determining one of the stop tables to be performed (for example, a reel stop initial setting process in FIG. 22 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) And symbol variation means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, motor driving which will be described later) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting unit. 26, a reel control process in step S163 of FIG. 26 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation, and the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means (for example, to be described later) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop table and the stop table determined by the stop table determining means and the internal winning combination The reel stop control process of FIG. 23, a main control circuit 71 described later, and the internal determined by the internal winning combination determining means. An informing means for informing the winning combination (for example, a start command corresponding process in FIG. 29 described later, a sub control circuit 72 described later, and a liquid crystal display device 5 described later), and the internal winning combination determining means includes the range A predetermined internal winning combination (for example, described later) is determined when a range of predetermined random values (for example, a range of random number values for winning number 0 described later, a range of random number values for winning number 2 described later) is determined by the determining means. In the case where a range of a specific random number value (for example, a range of a random number value of a winning number 6 described later, a range of a random value of a winning number 7 described later) is determined by the range determining means, When the specific internal winning combination is not carried over by the carryover means, the specific internal winning combination is determined, and when the specific internal winning combination is carried over by the carryover means, the predetermined internal winning combination is determined. Decide When the range of the specific random value is determined by the range determination means, a stop table (for example, described later) determined by the stop table determination means when the specific internal winning combination is carried over by the carryover means The stop table 3 for losing, the stop table 4 for losing, which will be described later, is a stop table (for example, described later) determined by the stop table determining unit when the range of the predetermined random number value is determined by the range determining unit. A specific symbol combination (for example, a triple red 7 or a cross BAR described later) different from the symbol combinations defined in the lost stop table 1 and the later-described lost stop table 2), and the notification means Is the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means when the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by performing a role notification.

  According to this gaming machine, the stop table is determined in accordance with a range of a plurality of random values defined in the internal lottery table. Then, as a random value for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, a predetermined random value range and a specific random value range are defined, and different symbol combinations are defined according to the respective random value ranges. The stop table is determined. In other words, even if the determined internal winning combination is the same, depending on the range of random values for which the internal winning combination is determined, different symbol combinations are displayed by the symbol display means. It is possible to stop control of fluctuations.

  Further, when the range of the bonus random number is determined, a predetermined internal winning combination is determined when a specific internal winning combination is carried over. That is, when a specific internal winning combination is carried over, a combination of specific symbols different from the range of other random values is used by using a range of random values that increase with respect to determination of a predetermined internal winning combination. The change of the symbol is controlled to be stopped so as to be displayed by the display means. Therefore, a combination of specific symbols that can be displayed only when this specific internal winning combination is carried over is displayed by the symbol display means, thereby detecting that the player has carried over the specific internal winning combination. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, for example, if the internal winning combination is related to the operation of a state in which a specific internal winning combination is advantageous to the player (for example, BB described later), it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

  Further, the combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means so that the internal winning combination is notified. Therefore, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a stop operation in accordance with the internal winning combination that has been notified for a predetermined game period, for example. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of so-called missing, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  (2) Notification determination for determining whether or not notification of an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination unit is performed by the notification unit when the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit Means (for example, an AR lottery process in step S224 in FIG. 29 to be described later, a sub control circuit 72 to be described later), and when the notification means is determined to perform notification by the notification determination means, the internal winning combination The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the internal winning combination determined by the determining means is notified.

  According to this gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is notified by the notification means. That is, in addition to the above-described effects, even if a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether or not the internal winning combination will be notified. It is possible to improve the interest of

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to make various combinations of symbols displayed by the symbol display means according to the type of the range of random number values defined for a predetermined internal winning combination.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. .

  Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction of the reels on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It fluctuates with the rotation of the reel.

  Further, the front door 1b is formed with a panel display portion 2 as a substantially vertical surface. In the center of the panel display portion 2, three vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided as symbol display areas. Is provided. Each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided so as to be positioned in front of the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and rotation and rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R through each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. The stoppage can be observed. In addition, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R displays one symbol in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R, and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three of the symbols are displayed.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with five lines (that is, combinations of areas) that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. . As types of lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided.

  The center line 8c is a line connecting the middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The top line 8b is a line that connects the upper regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line connecting the lower regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line connecting the lower area of the left display window 4L, the intermediate area of the middle display window 4C, and the upper area of the right display window 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a line that connects the upper region of the left display window 4L, the middle region of the middle display window 4C, and the lower region of the right display window 4R.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 for inserting medals into the gaming machine 1 is provided. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, all the above-mentioned five lines are activated (the activated line is referred to as an “effective line”). Further, when more than three medals are continuously inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, they are stored (so-called credits) in the gaming machine 1. In the gaming machine 1, medals are used as gaming media, but the gaming media used in the gaming machine 1 are not limited to this, and a card storing information such as the number of medals in addition to coins, gaming balls or tokens. Etc. are also applicable.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a credited medal is inserted in a unit game (for example, one game from the start of the reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and a game result is obtained). A 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided for determining the number of medals. From the credited medal, one is inserted by operating the 1-bet button 11, two are inserted by operating the 2-bet button 12, and three are inserted by operating the maximum bet button 13.

  A 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. 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 inserted in the unit game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). The 1-bet lamp 9a is turned on when the inserted number is 1, the 2-bet lamp 9b is turned on when the inserted number is 2, and the maximum bet lamp 9c is turned on when the inserted number is 3.

  An information display section 18 is provided below the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals stored in the gaming machine 1 (so-called “credit”), the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”), and the like. Is displayed.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Information related to the game is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, above the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, an operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and an enter button is provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information related to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) or payout (Pay) of medals is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the payout is performed, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Further, when crediting is performed, medals for the number of payouts are credited. Here, the payout and credits of medals may be simply referred to as “payout”.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14, there is provided a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a start operation to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. ing.

  A stop button 7L provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5 in correspondence with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. , 7C, 7R are provided.

  Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light with a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and an effect related to the game is performed.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiver 16. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and effects related to the game are performed.

  Next, the configuration of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) allocated to one symbol are provided on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and red 7 (symbol 61), BAR are assigned to each of the areas. (Symbol 62), watermelon (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), cherry (symbol 65), replay (symbol 66), or blank (symbol 67) is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71 or the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

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

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36. By using the extracted random number value, an internal lottery process described later is performed, and predetermined information (for example, a winning number described later) is determined.

  The ROM 30 of the microcomputer 30 stores various tables such as a program (for example, see FIGS. 18 to 26 described later) and an internal lottery table described later (for example, FIGS. 4 to 9 and FIGS. 11 to 11 described later). 13), various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored.

  Various data obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 are stored in the RAM 33. For example, a storage area for storing an internal winning combination described later (for example, see FIGS. 14 to 17 described later) is provided. These data are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and the like. is there.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the driving of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. As a result, the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c are turned on and off.

  The display unit driving circuit 48 drives and controls the information display unit 18. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the information display unit 18.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 outputs pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and controls driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated and stopped.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, by outputting 16 pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reel for one symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 is counted. The symbol position counter is incremented by one. The symbol position counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. A reel position detection circuit 50, which will be described later, is positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c (more precisely, the center in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). Thus, the reel index is detected.

  That is, when the value of the symbol position counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c. As a result, the symbol position counter and symbol position Are associated. Therefore, by referring to the symbol position counter, it is possible to specify the symbol located on the center line 8c.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols on the center line 8c are specified by the symbol position counter, but the location where the symbols are specified by the symbol position counter can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the reel index may be detected such that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned on the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d. In this case, the symbol on the bottom line 8d (or the top line 8b) is specified by the symbol position counter.

  The input unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and outputs a predetermined signal that triggers control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects a player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6 and outputs a detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switch 7S detects the player's stop operation on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect the player's input operation for each of the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, and the detected signals Is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects that the number of medals (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) has reached the designated payout number by the medal detection unit 40S, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  Although not shown, the sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU, a serial port, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a random number generator, and the like. The sub CPU, based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port, produces effect data (image information, image information, and the like) according to a control program (for example, see FIGS. 27 to 29 described later) stored in the sub ROM. Various processes such as determination of light emission pattern information, sound information, etc., and output thereof are performed. The sub RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU executes a control program, and stores information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 determines and displays an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect data, determines and outputs a lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and effects sound and effects output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determine and output sound.

  In addition, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72, and an image and sound are output based on signals output from them.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. That is, in the symbol arrangement table, red 7, BAR, watermelon, bell, cherry, Replay, and blank are defined in the same arrangement as in FIG. Each symbol type is represented by 1-byte data as shown. For example, the data indicating red 7 is “00100000”.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” corresponding to the symbol position counter described above is defined as the symbol position “0” when the reel index is detected. A symbol type corresponding to each symbol position is defined. Accordingly, the symbols on the center line 8c of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and their types can be specified based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol position counter. For example, if the symbol position counter of the right reel 3R is “20”, it is specified that red 7 (symbol 61) of the symbol position “20” of the right reel 3R is on the center line 8c. Further, by referring to the symbol position counter and the symbol arrangement table, not only the symbol on the center line 8c but also the symbol adjacent to the symbol and its type can be specified.

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

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined according to the gaming state are defined. In the general gaming state, the general gaming state internal lottery table is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be seven. 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 four.

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

  In the internal lottery table, a range of a plurality of random values is defined in order to perform lottery using random values. Specifically, a lower limit value and an upper limit value that define a range of random number values are defined, and a winning number is assigned to each range of the random value. The winning number identifies the range of random values defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining the internal winning combination and stop table described later.

  In the internal lottery table, a search is performed as to which random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” is included in the range of the random number value of the winning number. This search is performed in descending order of winning numbers. Then, a winning number that is obtained as a result that the extracted random number value is included in the range of the random number value is determined. The number of lotteries described above indicates the number of times this search is performed. In addition, as a result of searching for the number of lotteries, if no winning number is found, a winning number 0 (later to be described later) is determined.

  (1) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. In the general game state internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers assigned to the respective winning numbers 1 to 7 are defined in accordance with the inserted numbers 1 to 3. Here, the winning probability of each winning number is “the number obtained by adding 1 to the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number / the number of all random numbers generated in this table (ie, 65536)”. Can be calculated. In the general game state internal lottery table, basically, the greater the number of inserted cards, the higher the probability of winning.

  (2) in FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). The configuration of the RT internal lottery table is basically the same as the configuration of the general gaming state internal lottery table described above. However, in the internal lottery table for RT, when the inserted number is 3, the upper limit value of the winning number 5 (that is, replay described later) is increased. That is, the range of the random number value of the winning number 5 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is “7883 to 16862”, whereas the range of the random number value of the winning number 5 in the RT internal lottery table is “7883 to 64862”. It is. Therefore, in the RT internal lottery table, the winning probability of the winning number 5 is extremely high. Further, as the upper limit value of the winning number 4 increases, the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the winning number 5, the winning number 6, and the winning number 7 are changed (the winning probability is the same).

  FIG. 6 (3) shows an internal lottery table for RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the maximum inserted number is set to one. Therefore, in the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, only the inserted number 1 has a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to each of the winning numbers 1 to 4. It is prescribed. In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning probability of winning number 3 (bell described later) is extremely high.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the above-described winning number is defined. As the types of internal winning combinations, lost, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”), and big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) are defined. The type of each internal winning combination is represented by 1-byte data as illustrated. For example, data indicating BB is “00100000”, and data indicating loss is “00000000”.

  Here, when either RB or BB is determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table, the determined internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storing area of the RAM 33 described later. The internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is referred to as “carryover combination”.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to each of the winning numbers 0 to 7 is defined depending on whether there is a carryover combination. Specifically, when there is no carryover combination, according to each of the winning numbers 0 to 7, each of the loser, cherry, loser, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, and BB is defined. Further, if there are carryovers, according to each of the winning numbers 0 to 7, losing, cherry, losing, bell, watermelon, replaying, losing, and losing are defined.

  Thus, when winning number 6 (or winning number 7) is determined, if there is no carryover combination, RB (or BB) is determined, whereas if there is a carryover combination, , Lose is determined. That is, when there is a carryover combination, the bonus is not determined redundantly.

  Further, when there is no carryover combination, there are two types of winning numbers, winning number 0 and winning number 2, for which the winning is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, there are two types of random value ranges in which a loss is determined as an internal winning combination. In addition, when there is a carryover combination, there are four types of winning numbers for which the winning is determined as the internal winning combination: winning number 0, winning number 2, winning number 6, and winning number 7. In other words, there are four types of random value ranges in which a loss is determined as an internal winning combination. As described above, in the case where there is a carryover combination, the types of ranges of random number values in which the loss is determined as the internal winning combination are increased compared to the case where there is no carryover combination.

  When the winning number is determined by the internal lottery table described above, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is determined. Therefore, the determination of the winning number and the determination of the internal winning combination are equivalent. I can say that.

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

  In the reel stop initial setting table, the type of stop table corresponding to the stop select counter is defined depending on whether there is a carryover combination. The stop select counter is data for determining the stop table and basically matches the winning number.

  Specifically, if there is no carryover combination, the stop table 1 for losing, the stop table for cherry, the stop table for losing 2, the stop table for bell, the watermelon according to each of the stop select counters 0 to 7 A stop table for replay, a stop table for replay, a stop table for RB, and a stop table for BB are defined. If there is a carryover combination, the stop table for losing 1, the stop table for cherry, the stop table for losing 2, the stop table for bell, the stop table for watermelon according to each of the stop select counters 0 to 7 Each of the stop table for replay, the stop table for loss 3 and the stop table for loss 4 is defined.

  As described above, when there is no carryover combination, each of the stoppage table for losing 1 and the stoppage table for losing 2 is determined according to each of the winning number 0 and the winning number 2 in which the losing is determined as the internal winning combination. Different types of stop tables are determined. In the case where there is a carryover combination, in addition to the stop table described above, each of the stop table 3 for losing and the stop table 4 for losing is determined according to each of the winning number 6 and the winning number 7, and different types of stopping are determined. The table will be determined.

  Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIG. Moreover, with reference to FIG. 10, the example of a display of the symbol in a display window when rotation of a reel is stopped based on a stop table is demonstrated.

  In the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol position counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is designated as “stop start”. The number of sliding frames corresponding to the “position” is defined.

  The number of sliding symbols is the number of symbols passing through the center line 8c in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol position counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. In the gaming machine 1, basically, after the signal is output from the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled within 190 msec, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to “4”. ing.

  For example, if the stop start position is “0” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “4”, the reel rotation may be stopped so that the symbol at the symbol position “4” is displayed on the center line 8c. It becomes possible. In this manner, the reel rotation stop control that allows the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position to be displayed on the center line 8c is referred to as so-called “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. In the above example, the planned stop position is the symbol position “4”.

  (1) of FIG. 9 shows the stop table 2 for loss. The losing stop table 2 is determined when the above-described winning number 2 (ie, losing) is determined.

  In the stop table 2 for losing, the planned stop position determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the left reel 3L is “0”, “5”, “8”, “11”, or “ 16 ". When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on these scheduled stop positions, “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Further, in the stop table 2 for losing, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “0”, “3”, “7”, “12”, Or “17”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on these scheduled stop positions, a bell is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, in the stop table 2 for losing, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “2”, “6”, “10”, “15”, Or “19”. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on these scheduled stop positions, a bell is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the loss stop table 2, as shown in (1) of FIG. 10, the replay and middle reels of the left reel 3L are performed along the center line 8c. There is a possibility that a combination of symbols in which the bell of 3C and the bell of the right reel 3R are arranged (this symbol combination is referred to as “Replay-bell-bell”) may be displayed.

  (2) of FIG. 9 shows the stop table 3 for loss. The losing stop table 3 is determined when there is a carryover combination and the winning number 6 (ie, losing) is determined.

  In the stop table 3 for losing, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “0”, “3”, “6”, “11”, “16 ”Or“ 19 ”. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on “19” among these scheduled stop positions, red 7 is displayed on each of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left display window 4L. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the planned stop positions other than “19” among the planned stop positions described above, a bell is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L.

  Further, in the stop table 3 for losing, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “0”, “3”, “7”, “12”, Or “17”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on these scheduled stop positions, a bell is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, in the stop table 3 for losing, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “1”, “5”, “9”, “14”, Or “18”. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on these scheduled stop positions, a bell is displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped based on the loss stop table 3, as shown in (2) of FIG. 10, red is displayed on each of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left display window 4L. A combination of symbols in which 7 are arranged (this symbol combination is referred to as “triple red 7”), or a symbol in which bells are arranged in the upper part of the left display window 4L, the middle part of the middle display window 4C, and the upper part of the right display window 4R. May be displayed (this symbol combination is referred to as “V-bell”).

  (3) of FIG. 9 shows the stop table 4 for loss. The losing stop table 4 is determined when there is a carryover combination and the winning number 7 (ie, losing) is determined.

  In the stop table for losing 4, the planned stop position determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the left reel 3L is “4”, “7”, “10”, “15”, or “ 20 ". When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on these scheduled stop positions, “Replay” is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on “10” among the above-mentioned scheduled stop positions, “Replay” is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and “BAR” is displayed on the middle stage.

  In the stop table for losing 4, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “1”, “4”, “8”, “13”, It is either “15” or “18”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on “15” among these scheduled stop positions, BAR is displayed on each of the upper and lower stages of the middle display window 4C. Further, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the planned stop positions other than “15” among the planned stop positions described above, “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, in the stop table for losing 4, the planned stop positions determined based on the number of sliding frames corresponding to each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “3”, “7”, “12”, “16”, Or “20”. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on “3” among these scheduled stop positions, BAR is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the planned stop positions other than “3” among the planned stop positions described above, “Replay” is displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the loss stop table 4, as shown in FIG. 10 (3), the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the upper stage and the lower stage of the middle display window 4C. , A combination of symbols in which the BARs are arranged in the middle of the right display window 4R (this combination of symbols is referred to as “cross BAR”), or the upper display of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R. There is a possibility that a combination of symbols in which Replays are arranged in each of the upper rows (this symbol combination is referred to as “V-shaped Replay”) may be displayed.

  Thus, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the stop table 2 for loss, the stop table 3 for lose, and the stop table 4 for lose, a combination of different symbols is displayed on the display window 4L. , 4C, 4R. Although explanation of the stop table for losing 1 is omitted, the combination of symbols different from the other stop tables for losing is displayed in the same manner for the stop table for losing.

  Next, the priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the priority table, the priority order in which preferential pull-in is performed between types of internal winning combinations (or between symbol types) is defined. Specifically, priorities from 1 to 5 are defined according to the type of the internal winning combination, and “Replay”, “RB, BB”, “Bell”, “Watermelon” are ordered in descending order of priority. "Cherry" is specified. Also, RB and BB are grouped and one priority order is defined. With reference to this priority table, when two or more types of internal winning combination are determined, it is determined which type of internal winning combination has priority.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the provision of a privilege, a display combination corresponding to this, and a payout number are defined. As shown in the figure, the display combination is represented by 1-byte data like the data indicating the internal winning combination described above. For example, the data indicating BB is “00100000”.

  When a cherry (symbol 65) is displayed in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the left display window 4L, the display combination is cherry regardless of the type of the pattern displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R. Is determined. The number of payouts corresponding to cherry is 4.

  By displaying three bells (symbol 64) side by side along the active line, the display combination is determined to be a bell. The number of payouts corresponding to the bell is 10.

  By displaying three watermelons (symbol 63) side by side along the active line, the display combination is determined to be watermelon. The number of payouts corresponding to the watermelon is 8.

  By displaying three replays (symbol 66) along the active line, the display combination is determined to be replay. When replay is determined, replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals.

  By displaying three BARs (symbol 62) side by side along the active line, the display combination is determined to be RB. When RB is determined, an RB operating flag, which will be described later, is updated to ON, and the operation of RB is started.

  By displaying three reds 7 (symbol 61) along the active line, the display combination is determined to be BB. When BB is determined, a BB operating flag, which will be described later, is updated to ON, and the operation of BB is started.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, and BB is displayed, the display combination is determined to be lost. Here, a cherry, a bell, or a watermelon relates to payout of a game medium (for example, a medal). In addition, replay relates to the operation of replay. Further, RB or BB relates to operation in a state advantageous to the player.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 is defined. 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 data for counting the total number of payouts during the BB operation, and the payout number determined in the unit game is subtracted. When the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, the operation of BB ends.

  When the RB is activated, 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 data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted every time a unit game is performed. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times a winning is achieved during RB operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted when the display combination is related to the payout of medals. When the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter is updated to 0, the operation of the RB ends.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining table, the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in the internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storage area consists of 1 byte and corresponds to the data structure of the internal winning combination described above. That is, the bit string corresponding to the determined internal winning combination type is turned on. In case of loss, all bits are 0. When two or more types of internal winning combinations are determined, such as when a bell is determined when there is a carryover combination, the corresponding bit string is turned on.

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

  When either RB or BB is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination table, it is stored in this carryover combination storing area. The carryover combination storage area is composed of 1 byte, bit 4 corresponds to RB, and bit 5 corresponds to BB. When the bonus operation is started, the data in the carryover combination storage area is cleared. That is, when the bonus is determined, the data is stored until the bonus operation is started (so-called carryover). Since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

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

  When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table described above, it is stored in this display combination storage area. The display combination storage area has the same data structure as the internal winning combination storage area described above.

  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.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the type of symbol displayed on the active line is stored. For example, in the case of the symbol storage area corresponding to the center line 8c, the middle symbol type of the left display window 4L, the middle symbol type of the middle display window 4C, and the middle symbol type of the right display window 4R, respectively. Will be stored. The data stored in each symbol storage area consists of 1 byte, and corresponds to data representing the symbol type defined in the symbol arrangement table. For example, the data indicating red 7 is “00100000”. Based on this symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above, it is determined whether or not to give a privilege to the player.

  Next, the control performed by 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 (step S1). In this initialization process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). As a result, data stored in the internal winning combination storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S3). In this bonus operation monitoring process, when the RB is not operating during the BB operation, the RB operation process is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). Specifically, the CPU 31 extracts a random number value for lottery used in an internal lottery process, which will be described later, by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stores it in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, the CPU 31 stores an identifier (so-called flag) indicating an RB gaming state in the RAM 33 if the RB operating flag is on, and an identifier indicating the general gaming state if the RB operating flag is off. Is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S7). In the internal lottery process, processing such as determination of an internal winning combination is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter subtraction processing (step S9). Specifically, when the RT game number counter is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (step S10). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the CPU 31 digests the waiting time (step S11). Specifically, until 4.1 seconds elapse, the subsequent processing is not performed and the process waits.

  When it is determined in step S10 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed, or after performing the process of step S11, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S12). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 26) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S13). In this reel stop control process, the number of sliding frames and the planned stop position are determined based on a stop table or the like, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the planned stop position.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the symbol storage area (step S14). Specifically, a search is performed to determine whether the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to each active line matches the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table. In this case, the display combination and the number of payouts corresponding to this are determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). The display combination command includes data such as the established display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S16). Specifically, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 and updates the credit counter based on the payout number determined in the process of step S14.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S17). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S18). When determining that the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S19). In the bonus end check process, a process of ending the bonus operation is performed based on the update results of various counters.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S18 that the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is not on, or after performing the process of step S19, the bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. (Step S20). In this bonus operation check process, when the display combination is either RB or BB, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S20 as the process in the unit game. When the process in step S20 is completed, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit 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 is on (step S41). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  When determining that the BB operating flag is on in step S41, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S42). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S42 that the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S43). 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 step S4 in FIG. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, while the operation of the BB is being performed, even if the operation of the RB is completed, the operation of the RB is immediately started in the next unit game, and the operation of the RB is continuously performed. It is the composition that is called.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). When determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the CPU 31 permits the reception of medals (step S52). The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a replay has been established in the previous unit game.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, it copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S54). The bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  After performing the process of step S54 or after performing the process of step S52, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (step S55). When determining that the acceptance of medals is permitted, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the insertion process (step S56). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that it is the insertion process when the medal sensor 22S or the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on. In addition, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted number counter based on the type of the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, the inserted number counter, and the credit counter. To do. The credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that it is the insertion process, it updates the insertion number counter (step S57). In this process, when addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited, the credit counter is updated instead of the inserted number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S58). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S59). When determining that the RB operation flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S60).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S60 that the insertion number counter is 3, or in step S59, determines that the RB operation flag is on, the addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited (step S61).

  After performing the process of step S61, the CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted in step S55, determines that it is not the insertion process in step S56, or sets the insertion number counter to 3 in step S60. If it is determined that there is not, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is 1 or more (step S62). When the CPU 31 determines that the input number counter is not 1 or more, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S62 that the insertion number counter is 1 or more, it determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S63). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S63 that start switch 6S is on, it prohibits acceptance of medals (step S64). When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 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 gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S81).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S82). When determining that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 changes to the RT internal lottery table (step S83).

  After the process of step S83 or when determining that the RT game number counter is not 1 or more in step S82, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S84).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number and the inserted number counter (step S85). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value (step S86).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S86 that the random number value is equal to or greater than the lower limit value, the CPU 31 compares the random value stored in the random value storage area with the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number and the inserted number counter (step S87). . Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (step S88).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S88 that the random number value is equal to or smaller than the upper limit value (that is, when it is determined that the extracted random number value is included in the range of the random number value corresponding to the set winning number), With reference to the internal winning combination determination table, the internal winning combination is determined based on the presence / absence of the carryover combination and the winning number (step S89).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is RB or BB (step S90). When the CPU 31 determines that it is either RB or BB, it stores the flag in the carryover combination storage area based on the internal winning combination (step S91). With this process, the bonus is carried over.

  After the process of step S91 or when the CPU 31 determines in step S90 that the internal winning combination is neither RB nor BB, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal winning combination storage area. Store (step S92). For example, if BB is carried over when BB is carried over, the data in the internal winning combination storage area is “00100010”.

  After performing the process of step S92, the CPU 31 determines that the random number is not greater than or equal to the lower limit value in step S86 or when the random number is determined not to be less than or equal to the upper limit value in step S88. Subtract (Step S93).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (that is, whether or not the search for all winning numbers has been completed) (step S94). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S84 described above.

  When determining that the number of lotteries is 0 in step S94, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 (step S95).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (step S96). In this process, a process for determining a stop table based on the winning number and the reel stop process setting table is performed. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 stores the winning number in the stop select counter (step S101). For example, if the winning number is 2, “2” is stored in the stop select counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and determines and stores a stop table based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination and a stop select counter (step S102). When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S111). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S111. The CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed and determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. Good (to do so-called automatic stop).

  When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed in step S111, the CPU 31 invalidates the press operation of the stop button and determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table, the internal winning combination, and the priority table. (Step S112). For example, if the internal winning combination storage area is “00000000”, the stop table 2 for losing is determined, and the symbol position counter when the stop button is pressed is “10”, the stop table 2 for losing is stopped. The number of sliding frames corresponding to the start position “10” is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is basically determined based on the stop table described above, but the symbol (for example, red) related to the internal winning combination within the range of four frames from the stop start position. If there is a symbol position that can be drawn in 7), the difference to the symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Therefore, the combination of symbols displayed based on the above-described loss stop table 4 is displayed when red 7 cannot be pulled in (so-called missing). For example, when the losing stop table 4 is determined and the internal winning combination storing area is “00100000”, a symbol position where red 7 can be drawn within a range of 4 frames from the stop start position is searched. If there is the symbol position, the difference up to the symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols. On the other hand, if there is no symbol position, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table 4 for loss. Further, for example, when two types of internal winning combinations (that is, BB and Bell) are determined as in the case where the internal winning combination storing area is “00100010”, the priority order table is referred to and the priority order is determined. The number of sliding frames is determined based on the higher one.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines a planned stop position based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (step S113). For example, if the determined number of sliding symbols is “2” and the current symbol position (ie, stop start position) is “19”, the planned stop position is determined to be “0”. When the planned stop position is stored, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the planned stop position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 26) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding symbols and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S114). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the symbol identifier of the effective line (that is, the five lines 5a to 5e) in the symbol storage area (step S115). For example, if the symbol position counter of the stopped reel is “0”, the symbol type of the symbol position “0” and the symbol position adjacent to the symbol position (that is, the symbol positions “1” and “1” above one). The type of the symbol at the next symbol position “20”) is stored in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S116). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S111. When it is determined that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to step S14 in FIG. Move.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S121). When determining that the display combination is BB, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S122).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in step S121, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S123). When it is determined that the display combination is RB, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S124).

  The CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area after the process at step S124 or after the process at step S122 (step S125). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter (step S126). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When determining that the display combination is not RB in step S123, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S127). If the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, it ends the bonus operation check process and proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S127 that the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S128). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning has been established (step S141). When determining that a winning has been established, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S142). When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S143).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S143 that the bonus end number counter is 0, it performs RB end time processing (step S144). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag and clears the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S145). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag and the bonus end number counter. Next, the CPU 31 stores 100 in the RT game number counter (step S146). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S142 that the BB operating flag is not on, or if it is determined in step S143 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (step S147). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S148).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S148 that the winning count counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S141 that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming count counter by 1 (step S149). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter is 0 (step S150).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0 in step S150, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S150, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing in the same manner as in step S144 (step S151). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a description will be given of an interrupt process with a period of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S161). Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S162). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S163). Specifically, if a request for starting the rotation of the reel is made, the CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and performs the rotation at a constant speed. If the planned stop position is determined, the symbol position counter of the relevant reel is updated to the same value as the planned stop position, and then the rotation of the relevant reel is decelerated and stopped. For example, if the symbol position counter is “19” and the scheduled stop position is “0”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol position counter is updated to “0”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process (step S164). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter, and displaying on the information display unit 18 the number of payouts when winning is established based on the number of payouts.

  Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  Next, the control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 27, a reset interrupt process performed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The sub CPU of the sub control circuit 72 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt stored in the sub ROM is generated based on the occurrence of the interrupt. The processing is performed sequentially.

  First, the sub CPU initializes a register, a sub RAM, and the like (step S201). Next, the sub CPU performs a command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S202). In this command reception process, presentation data to be executed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, or the speakers 21L and 21R is determined according to the type of the received command.

  Next, the sub CPU performs command output processing (step S203). In this command output process, the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, or the speakers 21L and 21R are driven and controlled based on the determined effect data and the like, and output of the effect data determined by the image, sound, and light is executed. To do. When the command output process ends, the sub CPU proceeds to step S202.

  Next, command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S211). If the sub CPU determines that it has not received a command, it terminates the command reception process and proceeds to step S203 in FIG. When determining that the command has been received, the sub CPU performs a command response process (step S212). In this command handling process, a start command handling process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a start command response process performed in response to the start command received from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU determines whether the number of RT games is 1 or more and whether there is a carryover combination (step S221). When the sub CPU determines that the number of RT games is not 1 or more or that there is no carryover combination, the sub CPU ends the start command handling process and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When the sub CPU determines that the number of RT games is 1 or more and that there is a carryover combination, it determines whether the assist replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “AR”) operating flag is on (step). S222). The AR operating flag is data for identifying whether or not the AR is operating. As will be described later, during the operation of the AR, an effect of notifying the type of the internal winning combination is performed.

  When determining that the AR operating flag is not ON in step S222, the sub CPU determines whether the winning number is 6 or 7 (step S223). If the sub CPU determines that it is neither the winning number 6 nor the winning number 7, it ends the start command handling process, and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When the sub CPU determines that the winning number is 6 or 7 in step S223, the sub CPU performs an AR lottery process (step S224). In this process, for example, a random value is extracted from a predetermined range (0 to 255), and it is determined whether or not it is included in the winning range (0 to 128). Any value can be applied to the winning probability.

  Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not the AR lottery is won (step S225). When determining that the AR lottery is not won, the sub CPU ends the start command handling process and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When determining that the AR lottery has been won, the sub CPU performs an AR start process (step S226). Specifically, the AR operating flag is turned on, and the value of the RT game number counter is copied to the AR game number counter. In other words, the AR operation ends with the end of the RT operation.

  After performing the process of step S226 or when determining that the AR operating flag is on in step S222, the sub CPU sets effect data corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination (step S227). For example, if the internal winning combination is a bell, the effect data for displaying the effect image for notifying that it is a bell by the liquid crystal display device 5 is set. Thus, the effect data is output in the command output process of step S203 of FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU decrements the AR game number counter by 1 (step S228). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not the AR game number counter is 0 (step S229). When the sub CPU determines that the AR game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU ends the start command handling process and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When the sub CPU determines that the AR game number counter is 0 in step S229, the sub CPU performs an AR termination process (step S230). Specifically, the AR operating flag and the AR game number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the start command handling process ends, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of random value ranges (that is, random value ranges corresponding to the winning numbers 0 to 8) defined in the internal lottery table (see FIG. 6) are used. Thus, the stop table is determined (see FIG. 8). Also, in the internal lottery table, a range of a plurality of random values for a predetermined internal winning combination (ie, a loss) (for example, when there is no carryover combination, winning number 0 and winning number 2, and when there is a carryover combination) Winning number 0, winning number 2, winning number 6, and winning number 7) are defined, and combinations of symbols that differ depending on the range of multiple random values specified for the predetermined internal winning combination (For example, a stop table for loss 1, a stop table for loss 2, a stop table for loss 3, and a stop table for loss 4) are determined (see FIG. 9).

  That is, even if the determined internal winning combination is the same, different symbol combinations are displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R depending on the range of random values for which the internal winning combination is determined. Thus, the reel rotation control can be controlled (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the combinations of symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can be various. Further, if the number of random value ranges defined for a predetermined internal winning combination is increased, the combinations of symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can be made more diverse. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when the range of a specific random value is determined, when a specific internal winning combination (ie, BB, RB) is carried over, a predetermined internal winning combination (ie, loss) is determined. Become. That is, when a specific internal winning combination (i.e., BB, RB) is carried over, a predetermined random value range (i.e., a predetermined internal winning combination (i.e., loss)) is determined as a range of random values. In addition to the winning number 0 and the winning number 2), a specific range of random numbers (that is, the winning number 6 and the winning number 7) is added.

  That is, when a specific internal winning combination is carried over, a range of random values that increase with respect to determination of a predetermined internal winning combination (that is, winning number 6, winning number 7) is used to determine other random values. A combination of specific symbols different from the range (ie, winning number 0, winning number 1) (ie, triple red 7, “cross BAR”, etc.) is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Rotation stop control can be performed. Therefore, by displaying this specific symbol combination in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, it becomes possible to let the player sense that a specific internal winning combination has been carried over (ie, so-called reach eyes). As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when the operation in a state advantageous to the player (that is, the operation of BB) is completed, the internal winning combination (that is, replay) related to the re-game is played until the number of unit games reaches a predetermined number (that is, 100 times). ) Is determined so that the size of the range of random values (ie, winning number 5) is increased (see FIG. 6). At this time, the size of the range of the random number value in which the internal winning combination relating to the provision of other benefits is determined does not change. In other words, during the game period from when the operation in a state advantageous to the player is completed until the number of unit games reaches a predetermined number of times (that is, during RT operation), the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to re-game increases. In addition, since the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the loss is reduced, it is possible to suppress the amount of game media (that is, medals) to be inserted into the gaming machine. In addition, during this game period, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the granting of other benefits remains the same, so the internal winning combination related to the granting of other bonuses while suppressing the amount of game media to be inserted into the gaming machine. It becomes possible to expect the determination of (that is, bell and bonus), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the priority order when the internal winning combination to be determined is drawn is defined, and the priority order of the internal winning combination related to the replay is set to be the highest (see FIG. 11). Therefore, even if an internal winning combination (that is, BB, RB) related to the operation in a state advantageous to the player is determined during this game period, the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is given priority. Until the period ends, it is possible to create a state in which it is difficult for the player to operate in a state advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to perform an effect or the like that increases the player's expectation using this game period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, an effect relating to notification of an internal winning combination is performed as the aforementioned effect. That is, when a combination of specific symbols (that is, “triple red 7”, “cross BAR”, etc.) is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the number of unit games is a predetermined number of times (that is, AR games). The internal winning combination is notified during the game period until the number counter reaches 0). Therefore, during the game period (that is, during the AR operation), it is possible to prompt the player to perform a stop operation according to the internal winning combination for which the notification has been made. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of so-called missing.

  In addition, in the game period in which the internal winning combination related to the replay is highly probable, a game period for notifying the internal winning combination is generated. That is, during the game period (that is, during the operation of the AR), the player waits for the internal winning combination related to the provision of other benefits to be determined while the above-mentioned specific internal winning combination is carried over, When the internal winning combination relating to the provision of the other privilege is determined, it is possible not to miss it, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  Further, when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning combination is notified. In other words, in addition to the above-described effects, even if a combination of specific symbols is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether or not the internal winning combination will be notified. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the notification of the internal winning combination, and to generate the fun of expecting this, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

  The symbol display means, start operation detection means, random number extraction means, range determination means, internal winning combination determination means, carryover means, stop table storage means, stop table determination means, symbol, constituting the gaming machine according to the present invention Fluctuation means, stop operation detection means, stop control means, notification means, internal lottery table, stop table, predetermined random value range, specific random value range, predetermined internal winning combination, specific internal winning combination, specific The specific configuration such as the combination of symbols is not limited to each element of the present embodiment described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of random value ranges in which loss is determined are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other internal winning combinations such as RB and watermelon can also be applied. For example, in the case where a plurality of types of random value ranges in which BB and RB are determined are provided in addition to the loss, the types of random value ranges in which the loss is determined when there is a carryover combination will be further increased. The combinations of symbols to be displayed can be made more diverse.

  Further, in the BB stop table 1 and the BB stop table 2 of the present embodiment, two combinations of symbols are defined, but only one of them can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination as shown in FIG. 10 is applied as the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means defined in the stop table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Specific embodiments can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a common symbol combination may be included in each losing stop table. Thereby, when the combination of the common symbols is displayed, it is possible to generate the fun of predicting whether or not the bonus is determined and its type.

  In the present embodiment, BB and RB are applied as specific internal winning combinations, and when either one is carried over, both are not determined. It may be configured such that the other is determined when it is carried over. For example, the internal winning combination determination table may be configured so that RB may be determined when BB is carried over.

  In the present embodiment, the RT operation is performed after the operation of the BB is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT operation may be disabled. Even if the notification of RT is not performed, a game period (that is, assist time “AT”) in which the internal winning combination is notified can be generated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AR lottery for determining whether or not to report the internal winning combination is performed, but it is also possible not to perform this. That is, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed, the internal winning combination is always notified, so that the player's expectation is not lowered.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the RT game number counter is copied to the AR game number counter, and the AR operation ends with the end of the RT operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to determine the value to be set separately in order to make the end of the AR operation different from the end of the RT operation.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the internal winning combination is notified as the notification of the internal winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of stop button pressing operations may be performed for a certain internal winning combination. If the order of pressing operations for establishing a prize and the order of pressing operations for not winning a prize are determined, the order of pressing operations for winning a prize may be notified.

  1 and FIG. 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 9 and FIG. 11 to FIG. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIG. 17 and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 29 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange balls, sparrow balls, video slots, video poker, etc., in addition to the pachislot machines as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the above-described operation in the slot machine 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 effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display window of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display combination storing area of a RAM 33 of a main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of reel stop initial setting processing by a main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of reset interrupt processing performed by a sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command reception process performed by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the start command response process performed by the sub-control circuit 72.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 8a Cross up line 8b Top line 8c Center line 8d Bottom line 8e Cross down line 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Range determining means for determining which of a plurality of random value ranges defined in the internal lottery table the random value extracted by the random number extracting means is included;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on a range of random values determined by the range determining means;
When a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, carryover means for carrying over the specific internal winning combination;
Stop table storage means for storing a stop table for defining a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means for each range of the random number values;
Stop table determining means for determining any of the stop tables stored by the stop table storage means based on a range of random values determined by the range determining means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping and controlling the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, the stop table determined by the stop table determining means and the internal winning combination When,
Informing means for informing the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
The internal winning combination determining means is
When a range of a predetermined random value is determined by the range determining means, a predetermined internal winning combination is determined,
In the case where a range of a specific random value is determined by the range determining means, if the specific internal winning combination is not carried over by the carryover means, the specific internal winning combination is determined, and the carryover means When a specific internal winning combination is carried over, the predetermined internal winning combination is determined,
The stop table determined by the stop table determining means when the specific internal winning combination is being carried over by the carryover means when the range of the specific random value is determined by the range determining means is the range A specific symbol combination different from the symbol combination defined in the stop table determined by the stop table determining unit when the predetermined random number value range is determined by the determining unit;
The notification means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is notified. In the case where the combination of the specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, a notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means by the notification means is provided. ,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit notifies the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit when it is determined that the notification is determined by the notification determining unit.

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