JP2007069020A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interesting game machine by an approach from a different viewpoint. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a continuation number-of-times upper limit decision means for deciding the upper limit of the number of times of continuously using second decision information for deciding the number of times of unit games in which a first probability state continues; a second information storage means for storing third decision information provided corresponding to the upper limit number of times of continuously using the second decision information for deciding a display form allowed to be stop-displayed at a pattern display means by a stop control means from prescribed display forms; and an allowed display form decision means for deciding the display form on the basis of the third decision information corresponding to the decided result of the continuation number-of-times upper limit decision means. A probability state shifting means performs shifting from a first probability state to a second probability state on condition that the display form decided by the allowed display form decision means is stop-displayed at the pattern display means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a predetermined number of games can be given.

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

In relation to such a gaming machine, even when a BB is not provided, a gaming machine having the same fun as that having a BB is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the notification means receives a predetermined number of winnings for a specific combination from the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when an internal winning is performed for a cherry small role to be described later and a pseudo-BB lottery is selected). Until it is established (for example, a “pseudo BB game period” to be described later), information necessary for realizing establishment of a winning combination for a predetermined combination is notified. For example, if a bell small role described later is determined as an internal winning combination until an RB winning described later is established three times, information necessary for realizing the winning of the bell small role is notified. Is done. Thereby, the player can achieve a relatively large profit by realizing the winning of the small role of the bell, and can feel the same fun as the game with BB.
JP 2003-225361 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the pseudo BB game period starts, for example, on the condition that an internal winning is given to a small role of cherry, and it may be difficult for a player to know the start time. Moreover, since only one type of period is provided as the pseudo BB game period, a so-called undulation of the ball is unlikely to occur, and a more interesting gaming machine is desired.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In the gaming machine, in the first probability state in which the number of unit games to be continued is determined based on the first determination information, the probability state transition determination is made. When the means decides the transition to the second probability state, the probability state transition means takes the first probability state on the condition that the display mode determined by the allowable display mode determination unit is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit. To the second probability state.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, a game start command means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on an operation by the player, and a signal output by the game start command means A symbol change means for changing a symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a signal output by the game start command means, and a player Based on the operation by the symbol change means, the variable stop command means for outputting a signal for instructing the stop of the symbol change performed by the symbol change means, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the change stop command means output On the basis of the received signal, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol performed by the symbol fluctuation means, and the symbol display means by the stop control means. When the display mode is stopped, an advantageous state generating unit that generates an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the probability that the stop control unit can stop display the specific display mode is first. As determination information for determining the number of unit games that continue the first probability state that is a probability, the first determination information in which the expected value of the number of unit games to be determined is the first value, and the unit to be determined A first information storage means for storing second decision information, which is a second value whose expected value of the number of games is smaller than the first value; and in the first probability state, the stop control means Probability state transition determination means for determining transition to the second probability state, which is a second probability that the display mode can be stopped and displayed is higher than the first probability, and the probability state transition determination means, Determine the transition to the second probability state In the first probability state where the probability state transition means for transitioning from the first probability state to the second probability state and the number of unit games to be continued based on the first determination information are determined, The upper limit of the number of times that the second determination information is continuously used to determine the number of unit games in which the first probability state continues when the probability state transition determination means determines the transition to the second probability state. And the third determination information provided in correspondence with the upper limit number of times to continuously use the second determination information, and the stop control means stops and displays on the symbol display means On the basis of the second information storage means for storing the third decision information for deciding the display mode allowing the display from among the predetermined display modes, and the third decision information corresponding to the decision result of the continuous number upper limit decision means table In a first probability state in which the number of unit games to be continued is determined based on the first determination information, the probability state transition determination unit includes the second probability state. The transition to the probability state transition means, the probability state transition means from the first probability state on the condition that the display mode determined by the allowable display mode determination means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means Transition to the second probability state, the third determination information provided corresponding to the number of times of the upper limit more than a specific number of times is configured so that a special display mode may be determined as the display mode, The gaming machine, wherein the third determination information provided corresponding to the upper limit number of times less than the specific number is configured such that the special display mode is not determined as the display mode.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the allowable display mode determination unit determines the display mode based on the third determination information corresponding to the determination result of the continuous number upper limit determination unit. The probability state transition means shifts from the first probability state to the second probability state on condition that the display mode determined by the allowable display mode determination unit is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit. Therefore, since the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means is determined according to the determination result of the consecutive number upper limit determining means, the determination of the consecutive number upper limit determining means is based on the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. It is possible to give the player the fun of guessing the result. In addition, when a configuration in which a common display mode can be displayed even when the determination results of the continuous number upper limit determination means are different is uncertain in the player's guess, the player's expectation and anxiety Will be more interesting.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), since the special display mode may be displayed only when the upper limit number is equal to or greater than the specific number, the determination result of the continuous number upper limit determination means of the player is estimated. Certainty can be imparted.

  According to the present invention, an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

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

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

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game.

  On the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting a credited medal by a pressing operation are provided. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all reels are rotating is the stop performed after the “first stop operation” and the “first stop operation”. The operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

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

  The panel display unit 2 a includes a game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17 a to 17 c, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a WIN LED lamp 27.

  The game information display unit 16 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays game information. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of BETs is three.

  The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals. The WIN LED lamp 27 basically lights up when a combination of special symbols described later is arranged along the effective line. Also, when the RB gaming state ends, the light is turned off. In addition, when the mode is 4 or more at the end of the RB gaming state, which will be described later, the light is turned on again when a BET operation (step S3 in FIG. 26) described later is performed.

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

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

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

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination (determination result of the display winning combination). Specifically, one symbol (for example, “cherry (symbol 97)” described later)) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a small cherry small role described later) corresponds to a predetermined position (for example, “cherry (pattern 97)” described later). , In the left symbol display area 21L), or a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is placed at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the activated pay lines. By stopping and displaying side by side, a predetermined combination is won (becomes a display combination).

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

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 confirms that a combination of special symbols, which will be described later, is allowed to be arranged along the active line (for example, a BAR displayable stop table group is selected as the stop table group). Display of an image (for example, a notification lamp) to be notified, an effect for increasing the interest of the game, and information necessary for the player to advance the game advantageously.

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

  The internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 shows a reel mechanism in which an LED lamp 155 is arranged inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (total of 9 symbols) appearing in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. LED storage circuit boards 150L, 150C, and 150R are installed. The LED storage circuit boards 150L, 150C, and 150R each have three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions Z1 to Z9, and a plurality of LED lamps 155 are provided therein.

  The LED lamp 155 illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet 156 mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. In more detail, the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is illuminated. The reel sheet 156 is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp 155 is transmitted to the front side.

  FIG. 4 shows the left reel 3L and the LED storage circuit board 150L provided inside the left reel 3L. The left reel 3L has a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames 151 and 152 having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members 153 separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the frame It is comprised by the transmission member 154 which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part of the structure to the annular frames 151 and 152. A reel sheet 156 is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board 150L disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions Z1, Z2, and Z3 that store a plurality of LED lamps 155, respectively. The LED storage circuit board 150L is installed so that the LED storage portions Z1, Z2, and Z3 are located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and LED storage circuit boards 150C and 150R are provided inside each of them.

  A transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 6 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed. The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, and the like are drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2c (see FIG. 2). Here, in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the various display units (game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) arranged behind the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a. ) And electric circuits for operating the BET lamps 17a to 17c are omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The functions of the LED lamp 155 and the fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, the moving direction of the emitted light from the lamp is indicated by an arrow.

  FIG. 7A shows a case where the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, a voltage is not applied to the portion corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Indicates the function of each lamp.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet 156. A part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 155 provided on the LED storage circuit boards 150L, 150C, and 150R passes through the reel sheet 156. These lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, so that the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. Can do.

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

  FIG. 7B shows a case where the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is driven (that is, a voltage is applied to a portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). Indicates the function of each lamp.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet 156. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp 155 passes through the reel sheet 156. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. An effect image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 8 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 25) described later as a data table.

  On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”, and“ cherry (symbol 97) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows the relationship among the display combination, the symbol combination, and the payout number in each gaming state. The display combination is a combination corresponding to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, and includes a so-called winning combination (for example, a combination in which medals are paid out by becoming a display combination).

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an RB internal winning state, and an RB gaming state. These three types of gaming states are distinguished by information (probability lottery table data) used to determine the internal winning combination and presence / absence of a carryover combination described later (whether the number of RB stocks described below is 1 or more). .

  In the general gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined based on a second probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 10) described later. In the RB internal winning state, an internal winning combination is determined based on a later-described first probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 10) or a second probability lottery table according to the value of the FT game number counter. In the RB gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the RB gaming state probability lottery table ((3) in FIG. 10) described later.

  The value of the FT game number counter is identification information for determining (identifying) the probability lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the RB internal winning state. When the display combination is a combination of special symbols (design combination corresponding to a special symbol) (when the determination in step S39 in FIG. 28 described later is YES), the carryover combination is cleared (erased) (step in FIG. 28 described later). S42), the value of the FT game number counter is updated to one of 0 to 7 (step S64 in FIG. 30 described later). When the value of the FT game number counter becomes 0, it is permitted that the symbol combinations corresponding to RBs are arranged along any of the effective lines on condition that the internal winning combination is lost.

  Here, which value of 0 to 7 is selected is determined based on table data (not shown) in which a lottery value is associated with each of 0 to 7. In the embodiment, since the selection probabilities of 0 to 7 are set to the same probability, the expected value of the number of unit games to be determined is 3.5 (second value).

  In addition, even when the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more, it is permitted that the symbol combinations corresponding to RBs are arranged along any active line on condition that the internal winning combination is lost. When the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more, the probability that the internal winning combination is lost (first probability) is relatively small (1/16384).

  In addition, in the embodiment, after the RB is won internally, until the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is arranged along any effective line (until the display combination becomes RB), the RB is set as the internal winning combination. Hold (commonly referred to as carryover). Further, even when the RB is carried over, the RB is internally won.

  When RB is internally won multiple times without becoming a display combination, the number of times is counted (reserved), and RBs can be realized as a display combination (RB stock). The number of times (number of RBs carried over) that can be realized using RB as a display combination is hereinafter referred to as “RB stock number”. The RB carried over (RB set as a carryover role) is hereinafter referred to as a “carryover role”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the RB internal winning state, “bell-bell-replay” is arranged along the active line, so that the display combination becomes RB, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state of the embodiment is terminated when the number of games executed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when winning (for example, a display combination with a medal payout is established) is established 8 times.

  In the general game state or the RB internal winning state, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, so that the display combination becomes a small combination of watermelon, and eight medals are paid out.

  In the general gaming state, the RB internal winning state, or the RB gaming state, “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, so that the display combination becomes a small combination of bells, and 15 medals are paid out.

  In the general game state or the RB internal winning state, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, so that the display combination is replayed (replay). When the display role becomes a replay, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted (the player is given game value), so the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. Can do.

  In the general gaming state or the RB internal winning state, “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the left symbol display area 4L, so that the display combination becomes a medium cherry small combination, and one medal is paid out. When “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, it becomes a small part of the upper and lower cherries, and two medals are paid out.

  "RB-BAR-BAR", "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" or "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" in the RB internal winning state (a situation where the value of the special stop control counter is updated to 0) When the symbols are arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a special symbol. Which special symbol is arranged changes according to the special stop control flag.

  The value of the special stop control counter is information on the number of unit games (games) until a special symbol combination is permitted to line up along the active line after transition to any of modes 4 to 10 described later. It is. Specifically, one of values 1 to 32 is set in the special stop control counter (step S112 in FIG. 35 described later).

  The special stop control flag is basically identification information for identifying a combination of special symbols permitted to be arranged along the active line. When the special stop control flag is 1, “BAR-BAR-BAR” is allowed to line up along the active line. When the special stop control flag is 2, “red 7-red 7-red 7” is allowed to line up along the active line. When the special stop control flag is 3, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is allowed to line up along the active line.

  The special stop control flag is determined based on a mode type and a special stop control flag determination table (FIG. 24 described later) described later (step S115 in FIG. 35 described later). Further, when the internal winning combination is lost when the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more, the special stop control flag is updated to 0 (step S184 in FIG. 41 described later).

  Here, the RB internal winning state can be distinguished by a plurality of types of modes (game modes), and the player's degree of advantage is different for each mode. The mode of the embodiment includes 11 types of modes 0 to 10.

  Modes 0 to 3 are basically modes in which symbol combinations corresponding to RBs are not permitted to be arranged (modes in which the probability of being permitted is relatively low). Modes 4 to 10 are triggered by the transition to one of these modes (the value of the special stop control counter is updated to 0, special symbol combinations are arranged, and the number of FT games is 0. This is a mode in which symbol combinations corresponding to RBs are allowed to be arranged (a mode with a relatively high probability of being allowed (second probability)). Here, this probability coincides with the probability (11440/16384) that the internal winning combination is lost in the second probability lottery table (FIG. 13 described later).

  Modes 4 to 10 are more advantageous to the player than modes 0 to 3 in that they are modes in which symbol combinations corresponding to RBs are allowed to be arranged (modes that have been determined to be allowed). Is a high mode. After shifting to the mode 4 to the mode 10, basically, a limiter described later becomes 0 (determination in step S170 in FIG. 40 described later is YES) or a mode clear lottery table (FIG. 23 described later). The mode is maintained until the lottery based on is won (the determination in step S172 in FIG. 40 described later is YES).

  The limiters of 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 are associated with modes 4 to 10, respectively (FIG. 22 described later). The limiter is information on the number of times that a predetermined value or a value within a predetermined range (0 to 7 in the embodiment) is continuously determined as the value of the FT game number counter. Therefore, the greater the number of associated limiters, the higher the player's degree of advantage. For example, mode 10 is the most advantageous and mode 4 is the least advantageous.

  The limiter is set when the mode is shifted to any of mode 4 to mode 10 (step S113 in FIG. 35 described later). The set limiter is basically decremented by 1 every time the display symbol becomes RB (step S169 in FIG. 40 described later). Further, even when the limiter is 1 or more, the limiter is updated to 0 when a lottery based on a mode clear lottery table (FIG. 23) described later is won (step S174 in FIG. 40 described later).

  That is, when this lottery is won, the value corresponding to the limiter associated with mode 4 to mode 10 is a predetermined value or a value within a predetermined range (0 to 7 in the embodiment) as the value of the FT game number counter. It may not be determined continuously. By doing in this way, even when it transfers to mode 4-mode 10, a player's tension and expectation can be maintained.

  In mode 1 to mode 3, considering the probability of shifting to any of mode 4 to mode 10 (FIGS. 18 to 21 described later), mode 3 is more advantageous than mode 2 and mode 1. Mode 2 is more advantageous than mode 1. In Mode 0 and Mode 3, the degree of advantage is the same considering the probability of transition to any of Mode 4 to Mode 10, but in consideration of FIG. 18 described later, Mode 3 is more advantageous than Mode 0. High degree.

  Various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 to be described later will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the BET number is “3”. In this table, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “16383”.

  (1) of FIG. 10 shows a first probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in (1) of FIG. 10, when a random number in the range of “2140” to “15823” is extracted from the random number extraction range “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process, the random lottery table is reproduced. The game will be an internal winner. The probability of winning internally for replay is “13684/16384”. Also, the probability of winning an internal win is “1/16384”. The probability of winning internally for other roles is as shown.

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows a second probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in (2) of FIG. 10, when a random number in the range of “2140” to “4384” is extracted from the random number extraction range “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process, the random lottery table is reproduced. The game will be an internal winner. The probability of winning internally for replay is “2245/16384”.

  In the second probability lottery table, the probability of internally winning the replay is lower than that in the first probability lottery table. However, the probability that the replay becomes a display role according to FIGS. This is almost the same as when the internal winning combination is determined. In addition, the probability of winning an internal win is “11440/16384”. The probability of winning internally for other roles is as shown.

  (3) in FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in (3) of FIG. 10, when random numbers in the range of “0” to “16349” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process, The small role is an internal winner.

  With reference to FIG. 11, SSD determination tables A to C for determining stop select data (hereinafter abbreviated as “SSD”) will be described.

  The SSD determination tables A to C shown in (1) to (3) of FIG. 11 are used in the general gaming state, the RB internal winning state, and the RB gaming state, respectively. The SSD determination tables A to C include information on lottery values for winning one to four SSDs for each internal winning combination and stop mode.

  The stop mode is information related to the mode, the value of the special stop control counter, or the value of the special stop control flag (FIG. 32 described later), and is information used to determine the SSD. The SSD is information used for selecting (determining) a stop table group according to the stop mode.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information (SSD or the like) corresponding to the lottery value is selected.

  For example, in FIG. 11 (1), when the internal winning combination is a medium cherry small combination, when the extracted random number value is “70”, first, the lottery value “64” corresponding to SSD1 is changed from “70”. Subtract. The subtracted value is “6” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “32” corresponding to SSD2 is subtracted from this “6”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, the SSD is determined to be 2.

  Here, in (1) and (2) of FIG. 11, when the medium cherry, top and bottom cherry small, bell small, and watermelon small roles are internal winning combinations, corresponding to SSDs 1 to 4 The lottery values attached are the same.

  In (1) of FIG. 11, the stop mode becomes 0 to 3 when the mode is 4 or less (determination in step S82 of FIG. 32 described later is NO). The stop mode becomes 4 when the value of the special stop control counter is 1 or more (determination in step S84 in FIG. 32 described later is YES).

  The stop mode becomes 5 when the FT game number counter is 1 or more, the internal winning combination is lost, and the value of the special stop control flag is updated to 0 (step S184 in FIG. 41 described later). This is a case where step S86 of 32 is performed.

  The stop mode becomes 6 to 8 when the mode is 4 or more and the value of the special stop control counter is 0 (determination in step S84 in FIG. 32 described later is YES). The stop mode becomes 9 in the general gaming state, the RB internal winning state (the value of the FT game number counter is 0), and the RB gaming state (determination in step S101 in FIG. 34 described later is YES). .

  An effect number selection table for selecting an effect number will be described with reference to FIG.

  The production number selection table includes information on production numbers corresponding to the internal winning combination and SSD. The production number is information used to select a mode transition table (FIGS. 18 to 21 described later).

  A stop table group selection table for selecting a stop table group will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table group represents a set of stop tables which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the losing display stop table group is selected, the display combination is not established. When the displayable stop table group is selected, the corresponding combination can be a display combination, but no other combination can be a display combination.

  Here, in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination is replay, the stop mode is any of 6-8, and the SSD is 2 or 3, the combination of special symbols is along the active line. It is allowed to line up (a stop table group that can display BAR is selected). Further, in the RB internal winning state ((2) in FIG. 11), when the internal winning combination is lost, 1 is selected as the SSD, and in this case, the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are arranged regardless of the stop mode. Permitted (the RB displayable stop table group is selected as the stop table group).

  When the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more (when the determination in step S82 in FIG. 32 to be described later is YES), the stop mode is one of 0 to 4 and 6 to 8. In FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination is a replay and the SSD is 1, a replay displayable stop table group capable of using the replay as a display combination is selected.

  In (2) of FIG. 11, the lottery value corresponding to the stop mode 0 to 4 and 6 to 8 when the internal winning combination is replaying is 20. That is, in the situation where the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more, when the internal winning combination is a replay, the replay becomes a display combination with a probability of 20/128.

  On the other hand, when the value of the FT game number counter is 0 (when the determination in step S82 in FIG. 32 described later is NO), the stop mode is 9. In (2) of FIG. 11, the lottery value corresponding to the stop mode 9 when the internal winning combination is a replay is 128. That is, when the value of the FT game number counter is 0 and the internal winning combination is a replay, the replay is a display combination with a probability of 128/128.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “cherry” of the code number “14” reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R (FIG. 8), if the stop button 7R is operated, the code number “10” The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that “watermelon” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 14 shows a loss A display stop table included in the loss A display stop table group.

  In FIG. 14, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 14, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “01”, “04”, “09”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol one symbol below the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 14, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is any one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “09”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  As described above, when the loss A display stop table shown in FIG. 14 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the upper part of the left symbol display area 21L and the lower part of the central symbol display area 21C. In addition, “Replay” is arranged in a V shape (so-called “large V shape”) at the upper position of the symbol display area 21R on the right.

  FIG. 15 shows a loss B display stop table included in the loss B display stop table group.

  In FIG. 15, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 15, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 15, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “09”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  As described above, when the loss B display stop table shown in FIG. 15 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the upper stage of the left symbol display area 21L and the middle stage of the central symbol display area 21C. And “Replay” are arranged in a V shape (so-called “small V shape”) at the upper position of the symbol display area 21R on the right.

  FIG. 16 shows a loss C display stop table included in the loss C display stop table group.

  In FIG. 16, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “04”, “09”, “14”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 16, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay”.

  In FIG. 16, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “11”, “15”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 8, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the loss C display stop table shown in FIG. 16 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “Replay-Replay-Bell” is lined up at the position of the cross-down line 8e. Stopped display.

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

  The mode transition table selection table includes information of a mode transition table (FIGS. 18 to 21 described later) corresponding to the production number. For example, when the production number is 5, the mode transition table F is selected.

  The mode transition table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the mode transition tables A to J shown in (1) to FIG. 21 (1) in FIG. 18, a lottery value that wins (transfers) to the mode 0 to the mode 10 of the transition destination for each of the current mode 0 to mode 3. Information. For example, when the current mode is 0 and the random number value is 170 in the mode transition table A, the mode of the transition destination is mode 2. If the lottery value is 0, it is blank.

  In each mode table A to J, the probability of shifting to mode 4 or higher is highest when the current mode is 3, and lowest when the current mode is 1. Therefore, mode 3 is more advantageous than modes 2 and 1. Mode 2 is more advantageous than mode 1.

  In the special mode transition table shown in (2) and (3) of FIG. 21, regardless of the current mode, information on lottery values for winning (transition) is provided in the transition destination mode. The special mode transition table A shown in (2) of FIG. 21 is used when the production number is 10 (in the case where the internal winning combination is lost in FIG. 12) (step S107 in FIG. 34 described later). The special mode transition table B shown in (3) of FIG. 21 is used in step S165 of FIG. 39 described later. Specifically, the special mode transition table B is used when the game is executed for the number of times set in step S65 of FIG. 30 described later (so-called “ceiling”).

  The limiter selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The limiter selection table includes limiter information corresponding to each of mode 4 to mode 10. This table is used in step S113 of FIG.

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

  The mode clear lottery table includes information on lottery values that are won in the clearing of each mode (transition to mode 0) and lottery values that are not won. This table is used in step S171 of FIG.

  In the mode clear lottery table, the lottery values (probabilities) that are won for the transition to mode 0 differ in modes 4 to 10 associated with the limiter. Specifically, the mode clear lottery table is configured such that the lottery value decreases as the associated limiter increases.

  The special stop control flag determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The special stop control flag determination table includes lottery value information for winning the special stop control flags 1 to 3 for each of the modes 4 to 9. For example, if the random number value is 254 in mode 4, 2 is determined as the special stop control flag.

  The special stop control flag determination table is configured such that the value of the determined special stop control flag increases as the mode increases (the limiter increases). Therefore, for the player, the game can be enjoyed by predicting the mode and the set limiter based on the combination of the special symbols arranged along the effective line.

  Here, the special stop control flag is information defining a special symbol (corresponding symbol combination) that is permitted to become a display combination. Therefore, the table shown in FIG. 24 includes a lottery value (third determination information) for determining a display mode that allows stop display from a predetermined display mode (a combination of three types of special symbols). Yes.

  In FIG. 24, lottery values corresponding to the special stop control flags 1 to 3 are determined for each mode. In FIG. 22, limiter information corresponding to each mode is provided. Therefore, the table shown in FIG. 23 includes lottery values (third determination information) provided corresponding to limiters (the upper limit number of times the second determination information is continuously used).

  In FIG. 24, in the case of the mode 4 to the mode 6, the special stop control flag 3 (special display mode (“blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”)) is not selected. Has been. In the case of modes 7 to 9, 3 is selected as the special stop control flag. Based on the operation by the player, the stop of the symbol change is instructed and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, so the player expects that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” will be aligned and stops. The game can be enjoyed by devising the operation timing of the buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Further, when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is prepared, it can be recognized that the limiter is 10 or more, so that certainty can be given to the player's estimation of the limiter.

  FIG. 25 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 26 to 42 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 determines the reel stop mode according to the operation of the probability lottery table, stop winning combination determination table, and stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated. Various tables shown in FIGS. 10 to 24 are stored, such as a stop table group for the above. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored.

  The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, information such as RB stock number, carryover combination, various flags, FT game number counter value, stop mode, special control counter value, SSD, limiter, gaming state, mode, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 25, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c), and game information display. A display unit such as a unit 16, a payout display unit 18 and a credit display unit 19; and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the WIN LED lamp 27, A display drive circuit 48 for driving and controlling display units such as the game information display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 25, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this manner, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

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

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

  Further, a display symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In the display symbol combination table, symbol combinations, medal payout numbers, and determination codes are associated with each other. The display symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when the display symbols after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped are checked. .

  When the internal winning combination or the stop winning combination is determined by the lottery process (probability lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 detects the reel stop signal at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on the operation signal sent from the circuit 46 and the decided stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

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

  The main flowchart will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (the designated RAM area is cleared) (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion processing (step S3), and proceeds to step S4. In the medal insertion process, the medal insertion is checked (detected). Specifically, it is checked whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 6S or the BET switches 11 to 13. Further, the number of BETs is updated based on the result of the check.

  Further, in the medal insertion process of step S3, when the insertion of a medal is detected, if the WINLED lighting request flag is on, the WINLED lighting flag is turned on and the WINLED lighting request flag is cleared (off).

  The WINLED lighting request flag is identification information for requesting lighting of the WIN LED lamp 27, and is turned on in step S120 in FIG. 35, step S136 in FIG. 36, and step S153 in FIG.

  The WINLED lighting flag is identification information indicating that the WIN LED lamp 27 is lit. When the WINLED lighting flag is updated to ON, the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned on, and when it is updated to OFF (clear), it is turned off. The WINLED lighting flag is updated to ON in step S188 in FIG. 41 described later, and is updated to OFF in step S145 in FIG. 37 described later.

  Here, the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned on when a combination of special symbols is arranged along the effective line, but the combination of special symbols is allowed to be arranged along the effective line when the mode is 4 or more. . In the case of mode 4 or more, the limiter is 1 or more, and the value of the FT game number counter is determined from the range of 0 to 7 at least once. Therefore, the WIN LED lamp 27 is lit to notify that the number of unit games that continue the first probability state relates to the determination using the second determination information.

  In step S4, it is determined whether or not the BET number has reached the maximum number of inserted sheets. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S3. If the RB operating flag is on, the maximum number of inserted sheets is 1, and if it is off, the maximum number of inserted sheets is 3. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the player is in the RB gaming state and requesting the transition to the RB gaming state. The flag is ON in the RB gaming state, and in a gaming state other than the RB gaming state. Is off.

  In step S5, it is determined whether the start switch 6S is on, that is, whether there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S6, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S3. In step S6, random numbers for lottery such as determination of an internal winning combination are extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a probability lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10.

In step S10, a mode transition process described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a special effect control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a start command including information related to the game such as information on the internal winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R was started (step S13). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. 27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a wait (game start waiting time digestion process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. Specifically, the process waits for 4.1 seconds after the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts without performing the subsequent processing.

  In step S15 of FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the operation lock flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S16, the process waits without performing the subsequent processes until 3 seconds elapse.

The operation lock flag is basically identification information for requesting that the reel be rotated after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start operation was performed (requesting a delay in starting the unit game). . The operation lock flag is updated to ON in step S118 of FIG.

  In step S17, a one-game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S18. The one-game monitoring timer set in this process includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. .

  In step S18, a rotation start request for all reels is made, and the process proceeds to step S19. Specifically, a drive signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39. In step S19, when the rotational speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches constant speed rotation, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S20. The reel stop permission command is information indicating that the player's operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is enabled.

  In step S20, it is determined whether or not the stop button has been operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is turned on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S22, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S23. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table included in the stop table group and the operation timing (stop operation position) of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S23, the process waits for the reel corresponding to the operated stop button to rotate by the number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S24. In step S24, a request to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button 7 is made, and the process proceeds to step S25. Specifically, a stop signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In step S25, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26. The reel stop command includes information on the reel that is subject to stop control. In step S26, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S27, a winning search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28. In this winning search process, a flag for identifying the display combination is set based on the symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the determination table.

  In step S28, it is determined whether or not there is an illegal hit (whether or not the display combination is normal). When this determination is YES (for example, when the display combination is a combination different from the internal winning combination), the process proceeds to step S29, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. In step S29, an illegal error is displayed. In this case, the game is canceled.

  In step S30 of FIG. 28, a display combination command including display combination information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, it is determined whether or not the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the display combination is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S33, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S32, medals are stored (credits) or paid out according to the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, a payout end command indicating that the medal payout has ended is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on (RB gaming state). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S37. In step S35, an RB game number check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S37, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S37, an RB operation check process described later with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, an FT game number update process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S39, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a combination of special symbols. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S40, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S40, it is determined whether or not the WINLED lighting flag is ON (the WIN LED lamp 27 is lit). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the WINLED lighting request flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S42. Here, when step S41 is performed, when the insertion of a medal is detected, the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned on by the process of step S3 in FIG. That is, after the display combination is a combination of special symbols, the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned on when the insertion of a medal is first detected.

  In step S42, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S43. Here, when the display combination is a combination of special symbols (in the case of mode 4 to mode 10), the carryover combination is cleared for the purpose of performing step S64 of FIG. Is to make NO. In step S43, since the display combination is a combination of special symbols, the special stop control flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S51). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, the gaming state is set to the RB gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  In step S53, an internal winning setting process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, it is determined whether or not RB is set for the carryover combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S55, the gaming state is set to the RB internal winning state, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S56, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the internal winning setting process will be described.

  The internal winning setting process is executed in step S53 of FIG. 29 and step S78 of FIG. Step S53 in FIG. 29 is executed for the purpose of setting the number of FT games and the carryover combination when the display combination is a combination of special symbols and when the RB game state is ended. Step S78 of FIG. 31 described later is executed for the purpose of setting the number of FT games and the carryover combination when the RB is internally won in the general gaming state.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not RB is set for the carryover combination (step S61). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54 of FIG. 29 or step S9 of FIG. 26, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S62. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the number of RB stocks is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG. 29 or step S9 in FIG.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the mode is 4 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S64, one of 0 to 7 is determined by lottery, the determined value is set in the FT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S66. In step S65, 1600 (first value) is set to the value of the FT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S66. In step S66, RB is set to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG. 29 or step S9 in FIG.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is an RB gaming state (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S79, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S72. In step S72, it is determined whether or not the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S74.

  Here, the case where the FT game number counter is 1 or more (the determination in step S72 is YES) is a case where the RB is in an internal winning state. The case where the value of the FT game number counter is not 1 or more (the determination in step S72 is NO) includes the case of the RB internal winning state and the case of the general gaming state.

  In step S73, an internal winning combination is determined based on the first probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 10), and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, an internal winning combination is determined based on the second probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 10), and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S76, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  Here, the first probability lottery table and the second probability lottery table have different probabilities of internally winning winning, and different probabilities that the symbol combination corresponding to RB can be stopped and displayed. That is, the probability state transition means changes the probability state from the first probability state to the second probability state by updating the value of the FT game number counter to 0.

  In step S76, it is determined whether or not the number of RB stocks is 255 (the maximum number of RB stocks). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 26, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S77. In step S77, 1 is added to the number of RB stocks, and the process proceeds to step S78. In step S78, an internal winning setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S79, an internal winning combination is determined based on the RB gaming state probability lottery table ((3) in FIG. 10), and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S87. Here, also in the case of the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, the determination in step S81 is NO.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the mode is 4 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, the current mode value (any one of 0 to 3) is set to the stop mode, and the process proceeds to step S88 in FIG.

  In step S84, it is determined whether or not the value of the special stop control counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, 4 is set in the stop mode, and the process proceeds to step S88 in FIG. In step S86, a value obtained by adding 5 to the value of the special stop control flag (any one of 6 to 8) is set in the stop mode, and the process proceeds to step S88 in FIG. In step S87, 9 is set in the stop mode, and the process proceeds to step S88 in FIG.

  In step S88 of FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S89, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S90. In step S89, the SSD is determined based on the SSD determination table A ((1) in FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S93. In step S90, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is an RB internal winning state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S91, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S92. In step S91, the SSD is determined based on the SSD determination table B ((2) in FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, the SSD is determined based on the SSD determination table C ((3) in FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, an effect number is selected based on the effect number selection table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, a stop table group is selected based on the stop table group selection table (FIG. 13), a stop table is selected from the stop table group, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  The mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the FT game number counter is 0 (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S11 of FIG. 26, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S11 of FIG. 26, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the mode is 4 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S11 of FIG. 26, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S104. Here, in the mode transition processing, the determination in step S103 is NO (the processing in step S104 and subsequent steps is performed) that the mode 0 to mode 3 in the RB internal winning state where the value of the FT game number counter is 1 or more. This is the case.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the production number is 10 (the internal winning combination is lost). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the mode transition table ((1) in FIG. 18 to (1) in FIG. 21) is selected based on the mode transition table selection table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the transfer destination mode is determined and set based on the selected mode transfer table, and the process proceeds to step S108. In step S107, based on the special mode transfer table A ((2) in FIG. 21), the transfer destination mode is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, a counter control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  Here, when the mode is shifted (set) from any one of the modes 0 to 3 to any one of the modes 4 to 10 by the processing of step S106 or step S107, the processing after step S112 in FIG. The process is executed.

  The counter control process will be described with reference to FIG. The counter control process is executed in step S108 in FIG. 34 and step S166 in FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the mode is 4 or more (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 26 or step S167 in FIG. In step S112, one of values 1 to 32 is determined by lottery, the determined value is set in the special stop control counter, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, a limiter is selected and set based on the limiter selection table (FIG. 22) and the set mode type, and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, it is determined whether or not the mode is 10. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S116, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, the type of the special stop control flag is determined and set based on the special stop control flag determination table (FIG. 24), and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 26 or step S167 in FIG.

  In step S116, a lottery with a winning probability of 1/2 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S116 has been won. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S118, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 26 or step S167 in FIG. In step S118, the operation lock flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S119, it is determined whether or not the WINLED lighting flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S11 of FIG. 26 or step S167 of FIG. 40 described later, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S120. In step S120, the WINLED lighting request flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 26 or step S167 in FIG.

  Here, when the mode is shifted to 10 (YES in Step S114), the operation lock flag is turned on with a probability of 1/2, and the start of the reel rotation of the next game is delayed. Further, since the WINLED lighting request flag is turned on (step S120), the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned on by the medal insertion operation (step S3 in FIG. 26).

  The special effect control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of RB stocks is 0 (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 26, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the value of the FT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S133, it is determined whether or not the mode is 4 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S134, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is lost. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S135, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. In step S135, it is determined whether or not the WINLED lighting flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 26, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, the WINLED lighting request flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  The RB game number check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (whether or not the display combination is a bell small combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S143. In step S142, 1 is subtracted from the value of the winning possible number counter, and the process proceeds to step S144. The winning possible number counter has information on the number of times (in the example, a maximum of 8 times) that the symbol combinations corresponding to the small part of the bell can be arranged along the active line in the RB gaming state.

  In step S143, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S144. The game possible number counter has information on the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state (up to 8 in the embodiment). In step S144, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S145, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG.

  In step S145, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S146. In the RB end process, the RB operating flag is cleared and the WINLED lighting flag is cleared. In step S146, the WINLED lighting request flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S147. In step S147, a WINLED lighting request process described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG.

  Here, at the end of the RB gaming state, the WINLED lighting flag is cleared in step S145 so that the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned off. However, in the WINLED lighting request processing (FIG. 38) described later, mode 4 or more (limiter) WINLED lighting request flag is turned on under the condition that is 1 or more). Therefore, even in the case of the mode 4 or higher, the WIN LED lamp 27 is turned off until the medal insertion operation is performed after the RB gaming state ends. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to perform a medal insertion operation in anticipation of anxiety or the WIN LED lamp 27 being turned on.

  The WIN LED lighting request process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the mode is 4 or more (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG. In step S152, it is determined whether or not the WINLED lighting flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S36 of FIG. 28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S153, the WINLED lighting request flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, the RB operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a symbol combination related to replay (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S163. In step S162, a re-game setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG. In step S163, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a symbol combination related to the operation of RB (a symbol combination corresponding to RB). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG.

  In step S164, it is determined whether or not the mode is less than 4. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S167 of FIG. In step S165, based on the special mode transition table B ((3) in FIG. 21), the transition destination mode is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S166. In step S166, a counter control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S167 in FIG.

  In step S167 of FIG. 40, since the display combination is a symbol combination related to the operation of RB, 1 is subtracted from the number of RB stocks, and the process proceeds to step S168. In step S168, it is determined whether or not the number of RB stocks is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S173, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S169. In step S169, the limiter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S170.

  In step S170, it is determined whether or not the limiter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S173, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171. In step S171, a lottery is performed based on the mode clear lottery table (FIG. 23) and the current mode, and the process proceeds to step S172. In step S172, it is determined whether or not it is a win. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S173, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S173, the limiter is cleared because the lottery based on the mode clear lottery table is won, and the process proceeds to step S174. In step S174, the mode is cleared (shifted to mode 0), and the process proceeds to step S175. In step S175, RB operation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38 in FIG. In the RB operation process, the RB operation flag is turned on. The carryover combination, special stop control counter, special stop control flag, and FT game number counter are cleared.

  With reference to FIGS. 41 and 42, the FT game number update processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG. 28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S182. In step S182, it is determined whether or not the value of the FT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S189 of FIG. 42, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is lost. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S189 in FIG. In step S184, the special stop control flag is cleared (the special stop control flag is updated to 0), and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S185, the special stop control counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the FT game number counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S187. In step S187, it is determined whether or not the WINLED lighting flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S189 in FIG. 42, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S188. In step S188, the WINLED lighting flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S189 in FIG.

  In step S189 in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not the value of the special stop control counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S191, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S190. In step S190, the value of the special stop control counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG.

  In step S191, it is determined whether or not a special stop control flag is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG. 28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S192. In step S192, it is determined whether or not the value of the FT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG. 28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S193. In step S193, the value of the FT game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S39 in FIG.

  A display example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (FIG. 2) of the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIGS. 43 and 44, effects (hereinafter referred to as “numeric effects”) are displayed in which numbers are displayed corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. This number effect is performed in the RB internal winning state (a state where the special stop control flag is cleared) in mode 4 to mode 10.

  In the number effect, when the limiter is 2 or more (in the case of mode 5 or more), any number from 0 to 9 is displayed corresponding to each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. When the limiter is 1 (mode 4), 1, 2 and 3 are displayed in an area corresponding to one of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C and 22R.

  In FIG. 43, when the limiter is 1, numbers 1, 2, and 3 are displayed corresponding to each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. In this number effect, the player is suggested to operate the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation, the center stop button 7C as the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R as the third stop operation.

  In FIG. 43, when the limiter is 1, characters 1, 7, and 6 are displayed corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, respectively. In this number effect, 7 and 6 are displayed corresponding to the window frame display areas 22C and 22R, but for the player, there is no operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R corresponding to the number effect. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the limiter is 1 or more and enjoy the game.

  Here, storage means (not shown) such as RAM provided in the sub-control circuit 72 is identification information for determining a combination of numbers to be displayed corresponding to each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. Decision information (table data etc.) is provided. The identification information determination information includes first identification information determination information and second identification information determination information.

  The first identification information determination information (information in the case of mode 4) corresponds to lottery values for each of the combination of numbers “123”, “132”, “213”, “231”, “312”, and “321”. It is configured with. The second identification information determination information (information in the case of mode 5 or higher) is a combination of numbers “123”, “132”, “213”, “231”, “312”, “321”, “176” (specific The combination of identification information) and “634” are associated with lottery values. In the first identification information determination information, the probability that “176” (specific combination of identification information) is determined is 0 (third probability). In the second identification information determination information, the probability (fourth probability) that “176” (a combination of specific identification information) is determined is the random number extraction range and the size of the lottery value associated with “176”. Can be calculated based on

  Here, even in a situation where the limiter is two or more, numbers 1, 2, and 3 may be displayed corresponding to each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. In addition, the number direction is based on the fact that the lottery has been won, the internal winning combination is a predetermined combination (for example, a replay, a combination in which the internal winning combination is a display combination regardless of the operation order of the stop button, etc.) Can also be done. Further, although the numbers to be displayed are determined corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R according to the limiter value, the determination is made based on game information such as the current mode. You can also Further, a combination of numbers (for example, “634”) constituting a word (for example, “Musashi”) may be adopted as a combination of specific identification information. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  In the embodiment, the special stop control flag is determined by lottery based on the mode (limiter). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the correspondence between the limiter and the special stop control flag may be determined in advance (for example, one-to-one correspondence). By doing in this way, the player may be able to reliably grasp the limiter based on the combination of special symbols and enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  In the embodiment, 1600 (specific value) is always determined as the first value, but the present invention is not limited to this. As in the case of the second value, the first value may be determined by lottery or the like from a value within a certain range.

  In the embodiment, as a predetermined time before the second determination information is continuously used, the case where the symbol combination related to the operation of the RB is stopped and displayed is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the value of the FT game number counter is updated to 0, or when the RB gaming state is ended, an arbitrary timing can be adopted.

  Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

  (1) Symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later and symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, etc.), and an operation by a player (for example, a start lever 6 described later) Based on the operation, etc., a game start command means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and a step S5 in FIG. 26 described later are output to output a signal for commanding the start of a unit game (for example, one game). Etc.) and a symbol change means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a motor drive described later) for changing the symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output from the game start command means. Based on the signal output from the circuit 39, means for performing step S18 of FIG. 27 described later) and the game start command means (for example, internal A winning combination determining means (for example, a means for performing step S8 in FIG. 26 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and an operation by a player (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C described later) 7R), a change stop command means (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 46 to be described later) for outputting a signal to stop the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means, and the winning combination determination Based on the winning combination determined by the means and the signal output by the fluctuation stop command means, stop control means (for example, step S20 in FIG. 27 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol performed by the symbol fluctuation means. -A means for performing step S24, a main control circuit 71 described later, and the like, and a specific display mode (for example, operation of RB described later) on the symbol display means by the stop control means When a symbol combination related to the above is stopped and displayed, advantageous state generating means (for example, step S175 of FIG. 40 described later) is performed to generate an advantageous state (for example, an RB gaming state described later) advantageous to the player. And a probability that the stop control means can stop display the specific display mode (for example, a probability that display is permitted) is a first probability (for example, Decision information (for example, corresponding to the number of times) for determining the number of unit games that continue the first probability state (for example, a state in which the value of the FT game number counter described later is 1 or more) Table data in which lottery values are associated with each other), first determination information in which the expected value of the number of unit games to be determined is a first value (for example, 1600) and the unit game to be determined Number of times Second determination information (for example, table data in which a lottery value is associated with each of 0 to 7) corresponding to a second value (for example, 3.5 or the like) whose waiting value is smaller than the first value ) And a first storage unit (for example, a RAM 33 described later, a predetermined storage area in the RAM 33 described later), and the stop control means stop display the specific display mode in the first probability state A second probability state (for example, a state in which the value of an FT game number counter described later is 0, etc.), which is a second probability (for example, 11440/16384, etc.) that has a higher probability than the first probability. ) Probability state transition determining means (for example, the step of FIG. 34 described later) that determines the transition to (for example, transition to mode 4 or later described later, update of the value of the FT game number counter described later to 0-7, etc.). Means for performing S106, the main Control state 71 and the probability state transition determining means (for example, transition from the first probability state to the second probability state) when the probability state transition determining means determines the transition to the second probability state. , A means for subtracting the value of an FT game number counter, which will be described later updated to any one of 0 to 7, a means for performing step S193 in FIG. 42 described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later), and the first determination information. In the first probability state in which the number of unit games to be continued based on is determined (for example, an RB internal winning state in which the value of an FT game number counter described later is 1 or more, mode 0 to mode 3 described later, etc.) When the probability state transition determining means determines the transition to the second probability state (for example, when the transition to mode 4 or later described is determined), the number of unit games in which the first probability state continues For example, continuous number upper limit determining means for determining an upper limit (for example, a limiter described later) for continuously using the second determination information for determination (for example, means for performing step S113 in FIG. 35 described later, main control described later) Circuit 71, etc.) and third determination information (for example, a lottery value, which will be described later) provided corresponding to the upper limit number of times that the second determination information is continuously used, and the stop control means is the symbol display means In order to determine a display mode (for example, a combination of special symbols, which will be described later) from a predetermined display mode (for example, a combination of three types of special symbols, which will be described later). Second information storage means for storing the third determination information (for example, a special stop control flag determination table to be described later, a RAM 33 to be described later, a predetermined storage area in the RAM 33 to be described later), and the continuous count Allowable display mode determination means (for example, step of FIG. 35 described later) that determines the display mode based on the third determination information corresponding to the determination result of the upper limit determination unit (for example, a limiter corresponding to the determined mode described later). In the first probability state in which the number of unit games to be continued is determined based on the first determination information, the probability state transition determination unit transitions to the second probability state. If the display state determined by the allowable display mode determination unit is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit (for example, step S39 in FIG. 28 described later). The first probability is determined on the condition that step S42 is performed, step S42 of FIG. 30 is performed, and the value of the FT game number counter is updated to 0. Shifts from state to said second probability state (e.g., switches the probability lottery table used for the determination of the internal winning combination from the first probability lottery table will be described later in the second probability lottery table) game machine, characterized in that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the allowable display mode determination unit determines the display mode based on the third determination information corresponding to the determination result of the continuous number upper limit determination unit. The probability state transition means shifts from the first probability state to the second probability state on condition that the display mode determined by the allowable display mode determination unit is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit. Therefore, since the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means is determined according to the determination result of the consecutive number upper limit determining means, the determination of the consecutive number upper limit determining means is based on the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. It is possible to give the player the fun of guessing the result. In addition, when a configuration in which a common display mode can be displayed even when the determination results of the continuous number upper limit determination means are different is uncertain in the player's guess, the player's expectation and anxiety Will be more interesting.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the third determination information provided corresponding to the upper limit number of times or more being a specific number of times (for example, 10 times corresponding to mode 7) is special as the display mode. Display mode (for example, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to the special stop control flag 3) may be determined, and the upper limit count corresponds to less than a specific count. The gaming machine characterized in that the third determination information provided is configured such that the special display mode is not determined as the display mode.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), since the special display mode may be displayed only when the upper limit number is equal to or more than the specific number, the determination result of the continuous number upper limit determination means of the player is estimated. Certainty can be imparted.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine of an Example. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The front view which shows the external appearance of the reel mechanism which has arrange | positioned the LED lamp inside a reel. The figure which shows the circuit board for LED accommodation provided in the left reel and its inside. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 3 is a development view of a part of the configuration of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the function of a LED lamp and a fluorescent lamp. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows the selection data determination table for a stop. The figure which shows an effect number selection table. The figure which shows a stop table group selection table. The figure which shows a losing A display stop table. The figure which shows a loss B display stop table. The figure which shows the loss C display stop table. The figure which shows a mode transfer table selection table. The figure which shows a mode transfer table. The figure which shows a mode transfer table. The figure which shows a mode transfer table. The figure which shows a mode transfer table. The figure which shows a limiter selection table. The figure which shows a mode clear lottery table. The figure which shows a special stop control flag determination table. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of an Example. The main flowchart of the main control circuit 71. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal winning setting process. The flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a mode transfer process. The flowchart which shows a counter control process. The flowchart which shows special effect control processing. The flowchart which shows RB game number check processing. The flowchart which shows a WIN LED lighting request process. The flowchart which shows RB operation | movement check processing. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a FT game number update process. The flowchart following FIG. The figure which shows the example of the image display of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the image display of a liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 22L, 22C, 22R Window frame display area 23 Effect display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols;
A game start instruction means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on an operation by the player;
Based on the signal output by the game start command means, the symbol change means for changing the symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the signal output by the game start command means;
Based on an operation by the player, a change stop command means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means;
Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the signal output by the variation stop command means;
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the stop control means;
Unit determined as determination information for determining the number of unit games that continue the first probability state in which the probability that the stop control means can stop display the specific display mode is the first probability First determination information in which an expected value of the number of games is a first value and second determination information in which an expected value of the number of unit games to be determined is a second value smaller than the first value are stored First information storage means for
In the first probability state, the transition to the second probability state in which the probability that the stop control means can stop display the specific display mode is a second probability higher than the first probability is determined. A probability state transition determining means to
Probability state transition means for transitioning from the first probability state to the second probability state, triggered by the probability state transition determination means determining the transition to the second probability state,
In the first probability state in which the number of unit games to be continued is determined based on the first determination information, the first probability state when the probability state transition determining unit determines the transition to the second probability state. A continuous number upper limit determining means for determining an upper limit of the number of times that the second determination information is continuously used to determine the number of unit games to be continued;
A predetermined display mode, which is third determination information provided corresponding to the upper limit number of times to continuously use the second determination information, and which allows the stop control unit to stop display on the symbol display unit. Second information storage means for storing third determination information for determining from among,
An allowable display mode determination unit that determines a display mode based on third determination information corresponding to a determination result of the continuous number upper limit determination unit;
With
In the first probability state in which the number of unit games to be continued is determined based on the first determination information, the probability state transition is determined when the probability state transition determination unit determines the transition to the second probability state. The means shifts from the first probability state to the second probability state on the condition that the display mode determined by the allowable display mode determination unit is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit,
The third determination information provided so that the upper limit number of times corresponds to a specific number of times or more is configured such that a special display mode may be determined as the display mode, and the upper limit number of times is less than the specific number of times. The third determination information provided correspondingly is configured so that the special display mode is not determined as the display mode.

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