JP2007125056A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing the diversity of a game, making a performance itself attractive and improving the seasoning of the game by enabling a player himself/herself to select a column to be stopped, thereby selecting a preferred performance among various performances by means of different performance information. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) is provided with a sub-control circuit (72) for deciding the performance information on the basis of the columns corresponding to stop switches (7LS, 7CS, 7RS) on condition that the stop switches (7LS, 7CS, 7RS) detect the operation of stop buttons (7L, 7C, 7R) by the player. The sub-control circuit (72) controls a liquid crystal panel (134) on the basis of a decided performance result. <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 models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of being paid out once. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  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, A symbol indicating the winning of a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) through a typical lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination 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.

Such a gaming machine has been proposed for the purpose of providing a slot machine that can always display the winning of the internal winning combination in a natural effect on effect images displayed over a plurality of games. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to decide whether or not to announce that the bonus has been won depending on the contents of the effect when the bonus is won. It is possible to perform image production without a sense of incongruity.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-337381

  However, in the gaming machines as described above, it is possible to perform an image production without a sense of incongruity by determining whether or not to announce that the bonus has been won according to the content of the effect when the bonus is won, In some cases, the game becomes monotonous and the player loses interest in the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game by changing the contents of the production.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the gaming machine, the effect information determining means detects the stop operation on the condition that the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation by the player. The effect information is determined based on the column corresponding to the means.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns (for example, three columns), and start by the player Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) for detecting an operation (for example, start operation, operation of a start lever 6 described later) and the start operation detecting means. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described below, an internal winning combination described below, a carryover combination described below, etc.) And a variation in symbols displayed in the plurality of columns by the symbol display means (for example, on the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means). And a symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) and a main control circuit 71 which will be described later) and a stop operation (by a player) For example, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for detecting a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R which will be described later and a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means for stopping and controlling the fluctuation of symbols in the row corresponding to the stop operation detecting means among the fluctuations of the symbols performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (For example, a means for performing a reel stop control process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and an effect means for performing an effect (for example, a liquid crystal panel 13 described later) 4) and on the condition that the stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation by the player, the production information is determined based on a column (for example, a stop reel identifier described later) corresponding to the stop operation detecting means. (For example, when a later-described stop reel identifier is an identifier indicating information on the reel 3L, the effect information is set as effect information related to punching, and a later-described stop reel identifier is an identifier indicating information on the reel 3R) (For example, means for performing step S104 in FIG. 54 described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the effect information determination. Production control means for controlling the production means based on the determination result of the means (for example, means for performing step S105 in FIG. 54 described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later) Game machine characterized by comprising etc. and), the.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the effect information determining means determines the effect information based on the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means on condition that the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation by the player. The effect control means controls the effect means based on the determination result of the effect information determination means. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, the user can select a desired effect from a variety of effects based on different effect information by selecting the row to be stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the variety of games is increased, the production itself is attractive, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the number of times that the stop operation detecting unit detects a stop operation (for example, a stop reel number counter described later) is determined from when the start operation detecting unit detects the start operation. Counting means (for example, means for performing step S101 in FIG. 54, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like are further provided, and the effect information determining means is configured such that the stop operation detecting means causes the player to perform a stop operation. On the condition that it is detected, a numerical value counted by the counting means (for example, a numerical value of a stop reel number counter described later), a column (for example, a stop reel identifier described later) corresponding to the stop operation detecting means, and the winning A gaming machine, wherein the combination determining means determines the production information based on whether or not a specific combination (for example, RB) is determined as a winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), when the number of times that the stop operation detecting unit detects the stop operation is a predetermined number of times, the player sets the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit to the predetermined column. Thus, it is possible to obtain effect information based on whether or not the winning combination determining means determines that the specific combination is a winning combination. Therefore, for the player, depending on the production mode, the game can be advanced in the hope that the winning role is a specific role, and as a result, the production itself is attractive, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Can be provided.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), when the winning combination determining unit determines that a specific combination is a winning combination, a numerical value (for example, the number of stopped reels described later) counted by the counting unit When the counter value is a predetermined value (for example, 1) and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is the first column (for example, a stop reel identifier described later is an identifier indicating information on the reel 3R). Probability (for example, the 1st) that the above-mentioned production information decision means decides the specific production information included in the production information (for example, production information that produces the production that the enemy falls at the time of the third stop operation) as production information The probability that a later-described effect identifier “11” or the like is determined based on the effect determination table for carry-over state used when the stop operation is the right reel 3R) is a numerical value (for example, an example) When a stop reel number counter (to be described later) is a predetermined value (for example, 1) and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is the second column (for example, a stop reel identifier to be described later is a reel). Probability that the effect information determination means determines the specific effect information as effect information (for example, an effect identifier “11” described later based on a table shown in FIG. 29 described later) when the identifier is 3L information) If the winning combination determining means does not determine that the specific winning combination is a winning combination, a numerical value counted by the counting means (for example, a stop reel number counter described later) (Numerical value) is the predetermined numerical value (for example, 1), and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is the first column (for example, a stop reel identifier described later indicates information indicating the information on the reel 3R). Probability that the production information determining means decides, as production information, other production information different from the specific production information (for example, production information in which the main character falls during the third stop operation). (For example, the probability that a later-described effect identifier “15” or the like is determined based on a table shown in FIG. 27 described later) is a numerical value counted by the counting means, and the stop operation detection When the column corresponding to the means is the second column (for example, when a later-described stop reel identifier is an identifier indicating information on the reel 3L), the effect information determination unit determines the different effect information as effect information. A gaming machine characterized by being higher than a probability (for example, a probability that an effect identifier “15” described later is determined based on a table shown in FIG. 26 described later).

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in the above, when the winning combination determining means determines that the specific combination is a winning combination, the number of times that the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation is the predetermined number of times. In the case where the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is set to the first column, the presentation information in which the winning combination is a specific role is set, and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is set to the second column. It can be obtained with a higher probability. In addition, when the winning combination determining means does not determine a specific combination as a winning combination, the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means when the number of times the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation is a predetermined number. In the first column, it is possible to obtain effect information in which the winning combination is not a specific combination with higher probability than in the case where the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is the second column. Accordingly, when the number of times that the stop operation detecting unit detects the stop operation is a predetermined number, whether or not the winning combination is a specific combination by setting the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit to the first column. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can obtain information with higher reliability and, as a result, has an attractive production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means and the effect information correspond to at least one of one-to-one or one-to-one. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (4) According to the gaming machine described in (4), when the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means and the effect information are associated one-to-one, the player sets the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means to a predetermined value. You can enjoy your favorite production by lining up. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the column corresponding to the stop operation detection unit and the production information are associated with each other in a one-to-multiple manner, the player can perform a plurality of productions when the column corresponding to the stop operation detection unit is a predetermined column. I can enjoy it. Thus, by providing various effects, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the effects themselves and can improve the interest of the game.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), a numerical value counted by the counting means, a column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means, and a specific combination determined by the winning combination determining means The game information is characterized in that the production information corresponds to at least one of one to one or one to plural.

According to the gaming machine described in (5), there is a one-to-one correspondence between the numerical value counted by the counting means, the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means, the specific combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and the production information. In this case, since the correspondence relationship becomes clear, even a beginner can enjoy it sufficiently.
In addition, when the numerical value counted by the counting means, the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means, the specific combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and the production information are associated in a one-to-multiple manner, the specific combination When you win, you can enjoy a variety of performances with different performance information. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the variety of games is increased, the production itself is attractive, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to select a desired effect from various effects based on different effect information by selecting a row to be stopped, and as a result, the variety of games is increased and the effect itself It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive and capable of improving the interests of the game.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance 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. Further, 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 credited medals 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 display line is validated (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 (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 6 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the internal structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a view showing a state where the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1 is opened.

  The front door 2 is locked to the cabinet 20 and can be opened by using a key for unlocking managed on the game hall side.

  A door opening / closing switch 28 is provided in the center of the right side of the cabinet 20. The door opening / closing switch 28 is provided to detect that the front door 2 is opened or closed.

  Above the inside of the cabinet 20 of the gaming machine 1, a control unit including a main control circuit 71 and a sub control circuit 72 for electrically controlling the gaming machine 1 is provided. Further, below the control unit, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, each having a symbol row drawn on each outer peripheral surface, are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. A hopper 40 for storing and paying out medals is provided below the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A power supply box 24 is provided on the left side of the hopper 40. The power supply box 24 is provided with a power supply main switch 25, a reset switch 26, a setting key type switch 27, and a game impossible release switch 29 (operation means).

  The power main switch 25 is provided to turn on the gaming machine 1. In addition, the reset switch 26 is provided to select a set value of 6 levels, which is an index for distinguishing the degree of player's advantage. The setting key type switch 27 is provided for starting or determining setting value setting. The setting value of the embodiment can be set by operating the reset switch 26 and the setting key type switch 27.

  By selecting one of the six setting values, the probability of winning a combination is adjusted. As a result, the total number of medals to be paid out (total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (total number of BETs) ) Can be adjusted (for example, a payout rate). That is, the set value is selection information used when selecting (setting) a probability lottery table for determining an internal winning combination.

  Specifically, when the setting key managed by the game hall side is inserted into the setting key type switch 27 and the power supply main switch 25 is turned on in a state where the setting key is rotated to the right (position “ON” in the figure). The current set value is displayed on the payout display unit 18 described later with reference to FIG. By operating the reset switch 26 described above, the set value displayed on the payout display unit 18 is increased or decreased within the range of “1” to “6”, and a desired set value can be selected. After the desired setting value is selected, the setting key type switch 27 is rotated to the left (in the “OFF” position in the figure), and the setting key is pulled out to set the selected setting value. The game can be started.

  In addition, the game impossible release switch 29 is provided to release the game impossible state in the gaming machine 1. The inoperable state of the embodiment is generated when it is determined that the set value has been changed by an illegal method.

  Here, the set value relates to the adjustment of the winning probability and the adjustment of the payout rate associated therewith, and is an important factor related to the profits of the player and the game hall side. The set value is determined in accordance with the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate associated therewith. The higher the winning probability and the payout rate, the more likely to be able to win more medals, which is advantageous for the player. According to the set value, the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate are adjusted, and the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted.

  In addition, the inoperable state is a state in which a game operation by the player such as an operation of inserting a medal into the gaming machine 1, an operation of the BET switches 11 to 13, or an operation of the start lever 6 for starting a game is invalidated. is there. Thereby, the inputs from the medal sensor 10S, the BET switches 11 to 13, and the start switch 6S are invalidated. For this reason, it is not possible to play a game in an unplayable state. Therefore, the player can forcibly stop the game.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. 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 when a winning is achieved (when a winning combination is established) and the number of credited medals.

  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 the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 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.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. One, three, and five of these display lines are activated when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 described above or inserts medals into the medal slot 10, respectively. (Hereinafter, the activated display line is referred to as “effective line”). Which display line is activated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c. Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the 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. The effect display area 23 displays an image (for example, a notification lamp) that clearly notifies that a bonus can be established, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and for the player to advance the game advantageously. Displays necessary information.

  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.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. 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. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet 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. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is 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 an LED housing circuit board is provided inside each.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. 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. In the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 3).

  Here, in FIG. 4, the above-mentioned various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19 and the like) arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a, and Illustration of an electric circuit for operating the BET lamps 17a to 17c is 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.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above 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. 3). 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, 139g, and 139h. 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.

  Further, the functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). explain.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board passes through the reel sheet. 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.

  The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 is transmitted through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the player's eyes. 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.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). Will be described.

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

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 6) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "blank (design 94)", "white 7 (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.

  “Blank” is basically a symbol that is not directly related to the formation of a role. That is, even when “blanks” are displayed along any one of the active lines, the player is not provided with benefits such as paying out medals, automatic insertion of medals, and the transition of the gaming state described later. .

  “Cherry” is stopped and displayed in a predetermined fluctuation display section (for example, the left symbol display area 21L), thereby confirming the establishment of a predetermined combination (upper and lower cherry small combination, middle cherry small combination). It is a design. The upper and lower cherry small roles and the middle cherry small role are collectively referred to as “cherry small roles”.

  Here, RB, white 7 small part, replay, bell small part, top and bottom cherry small part, and medium cherry small part are provided in the role of the embodiment. Further, RB is a first type special combination. The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is control information used for giving game value.

  6 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. 43 to 50 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.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, the reel is stopped according to the operation of a probability lottery table, a stop winning combination determination table, and a stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). A stop table group for determining the mode is stored. 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 an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a current gaming state, etc., which will be described later, is stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, 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 bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the 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. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the 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 stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. Switch 12, maximum BET switch 13, C / P switch 14, medal sensor 10S, reel stop signal circuit 46, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51, main power switch 25, reset switch 26, setting key type switch 27, a door opening / closing switch 28, a game impossible release switch 29, a medal sensor 10S, 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 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 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.

  The power main switch 25 is a switch for turning on the gaming machine 1. A power supply circuit that supplies power to each actuator or the like is omitted. Further, the CPU 31 determines the selected set value based on a signal from the reset switch 26. Further, the CPU 31 determines based on the signal from the setting key type switch 27 that the setting value changing process has started or ended. Further, the CPU 31 determines whether the main door 20 is in an opened state or a closed state based on a signal from the door opening / closing switch 28. Further, the CPU 31 determines, based on a signal from the game impossible release switch 29, that a game impossible state release operation has started.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a 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 way, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  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.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (probability lottery processing or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS, 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the 7CS, 7RS and the determined stop table.

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating a winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving 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.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 51 to 61 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 21 to 41 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an effect identifier and a frame identifier, which will be described later, is stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content (such as the notification mode effect described above) determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIGS. 9 to 11 described later).

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

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a serial port 112, a program ROM 113, a work RAM 114, a sound source IC 115, a power amplifier 116, and a sound source ROM 117.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 100a and lamps 100b. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits output signals to the LEDs 100a and the lamps 100b in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 100a and the lamps 100b emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 112 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 115 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 115 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 117 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  FIG. 8 is a timing chart of image display control performed by the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  In the embodiment, when the image control microcomputer 81 displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 131, the image control microcomputer 81 continuously displays 20 images in one second (s) (that is, the display time of one image is 1). / 20s). Thereby, a motion is added to the character image or the like, and an animation image is displayed.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 8, a timing chart of the frame buffer 1 is shown in the upper stage, and a timing chart of the frame buffer 2 is shown in the lower stage.

  The video RAM 89 is provided with two buffers, a frame buffer 1 and a frame buffer 2, and an image is displayed by transferring data from one of the two buffers to the liquid crystal display device 131. It is configured. In the frame buffer 1 or the frame buffer 2, the lower timing chart shows the timing at which the image control IC 86 performs “drawing” (that is, preparation for display) of the image. The upper timing chart shows the timing at which “display” is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  Referring to the timing chart showing “display” in the upper stage, “display” is performed for 1/20 s at intervals of 1/20 s. In addition, referring to the timing chart showing “drawing” in the lower stage, “drawing” is performed between “display” and “display” (within a time period of 1/20 s). An arrow between the frame buffer 1 and the frame buffer 2 indicates bank switching. Bank switching is a process of switching a buffer for transferring data to the liquid crystal display device 131 out of the buffer 1 or the buffer 2 provided in the video RAM 89.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 8, first, image 1 processing is performed in the frame buffer 2. In the process for image 1, first, “drawing” of image 1 corresponding to the determined effect is performed. Here, “drawing” refers to writing of image data to a buffer (here, frame buffer 2) provided in the video RAM 89 after writing of image data (effect data) to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is started. Refers to the process until it is finished. Subsequently, the image data of the image 1 that has been “drawn” is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131, and the image 1 is “displayed” on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b for 1/20 s.

  On the other hand, in the frame buffer 1, while the “display” of the image 1 is being performed in the frame buffer 2 (for 1/20 s), the processing for the image 2 is started and “drawing” of the image 2 is performed. When 1/20 s elapses and the “display” of the image 1 is completed in the frame buffer 2, bank switching is performed. When the bank is switched, the image data of the image 2 that has been “drawn” in the frame buffer 1 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131, and the image 2 is “displayed” on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b for 1/20 s. At this time, in the frame buffer 2, the processing for the image 3 is started and “drawing” of the image 3 is performed.

  Similarly, image processing (image 4 processing and image 6 processing in the frame buffer 1, image 5 processing and image 7 processing in the frame buffer 2) is alternately performed in the frame buffer 1 or the frame buffer 2. Become. Also in this case, “drawing” is performed in the other frame buffer while “display” is performed in one frame buffer (1/20 s). Then, bank switching is performed every 1/20 s between the frame buffer 1 and the frame buffer 2, whereby images are alternately displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b of the liquid crystal display device 131. In this way, the bank is switched between the buffer 1 and the buffer 2 to alternately display images, thereby speeding up the image display and eliminating the flickering of the images.

  A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 9 shows a display example 1 during the first stop operation.

  (1) of FIG. 9 shows a display example when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation and the after-mentioned effect identifier is 12. In this display example, the hero character 202 punches the enemy character 203 and the punch hits the enemy character 203. In the timing display area 61, a display lamp 201 is shown.

  (2) of FIG. 9 shows a display example when the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation and the effect identifier is 42. In this display example, the hero character 202 kicks the enemy character 203 and the enemy character 203 avoids the kick.

  Here, an effect at the time of the first stop operation (for example, an effect determined using tables shown in FIGS. 26 to 31 described later) is determined based on the first stop operation. Specifically, in the general gaming state, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, one of the effect identifiers is selected from 11 to 30 and corresponds to the selected effect identifier. Production data to be determined is determined. When the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation in the carryover state, one of the effect identifiers is selected from 11 to 30 or 51, and the effect data corresponding to the selected effect identifier is selected. It is determined.

  In the general gaming state, when the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, one effect identifier is selected from 31 to 50, and the effect data corresponding to the selected effect identifier is determined. Is done. In the carryover state, when the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, an effect identifier is selected from 31 to 51, and the effect data corresponding to the selected effect identifier is determined. The

  When the central stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation in the general gaming state, one of the effect identifiers is selected from 11 to 50, and the effect data corresponding to the selected effect identifier is determined. Is done. In the carryover state, when the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation, one effect identifier is selected from 11 to 51, and the effect data corresponding to the selected effect identifier is determined. The

  Therefore, since the effect is determined based on the first stop operation, the player can enjoy a plurality of different effects, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 10 shows a case where the second stop operation is performed at a timing when the frame identifier is 15 to be described later, the effect identifier is 12, and the second stop operation is performed at a timing when the frame identifier is 3, and the effect identifier is 61. Display example 2 is shown. The frame identifier is information for identifying image data that is switched 20 times per second. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 61, the frame identifier is an integer value in the range of 0-19. This frame identifier is updated every 1/20 s (incremented by 1), and is set to 0 when 1 second has elapsed. In the embodiment, when the frame identifier is 3, an image (image data) indicating that the display lamp 201 is turned on is displayed. More specifically, the display lamp 201 is turned on when the frame identifier is 3, and is turned off when the frame identifier is other than 3 (in the case of 0 to 2 and 4 to 19).

  (1) of FIG. 10 shows a display example in the case of the first stop operation and the production identifier is 12. In this display example, the hero character 202 punches the enemy character 203 and the punch hits the enemy character 203.

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows a display example when the second stop operation is performed at the timing when the frame identifier is 15, and the effect identifier is 12. In this display example, the hero character 202 punches the enemy character 203 and the punch hits the enemy character 203.

  (3) of FIG. 10 shows a display example when the second stop operation is performed at the timing when the frame identifier is 3, and the effect identifier is updated from 12 to 61. In this display example, a state in which the main character 202 floats on the enemy character 203 and makes an attack of the system, and the attack hits the enemy character 203 is shown.

  Further, in the display example of (2) in FIG. 10, an image indicating that the display lamp 201 is turned off is displayed in the timing display area 61, whereas in the display example of FIG. 10 (3), the display lamp is displayed. An image showing a state in which 201 is turned on is displayed.

  Here, the effect at the time of the second stop operation is basically determined before the second stop operation is performed. However, when a stop operation is performed at the timing when an image indicating that the display lamp 201 is turned on is displayed (for example, YES is determined in any of steps S108 to S112 in FIG. 55 described later). Case), the already determined effect is updated to another effect.

  Similarly, the effect at the time of the third stop operation is basically determined before the third stop operation is performed. For example, it has already been determined by using tables shown in FIGS. 32 to 35 described later at the time of the second stop operation. However, when a stop operation is performed at the timing when an image indicating the display lamp 201 is turned on (for example, when YES is determined in step S115 in FIG. 57 described later), the determination has already been made. It is updated from production to another production.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, a plurality of effects different depending on the timing of performing the stop operation are shown. Therefore, the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in accordance with the game that obtains profits by aligning the symbol combinations described in FIG. You can enjoy the game at the same time, and as a result, the fun of the game is improved.

  FIG. 11 shows a display example 3 when the third stop operation is performed at the timing when the frame identifier is 3.

  (1) of FIG. 11 shows a display example when the set value is 1 and the effect identifier is 72. In this display example, it is shown that the main character 202 performs a triple combo (three consecutive turning kicks) on the enemy character 203 and the triple combo hits the enemy character 203. At this time, the display lamp 201 is turned on.

  (2) of FIG. 11 shows a display example when the set value is 3 and the effect identifier is 76. In this display example, the hero character 202 performs a mount punch (punching from the top to the bottom) on the enemy character 203 and the mount punch hits the enemy character 203. At this time, the display lamp 201 is turned on.

  (3) of FIG. 11 shows a display example when the set value is 6 and the effect identifier is 71. In this display example, the main character 202 performs a five-line combo (five consecutive turns and kicks) on the enemy character 203 and the five-line combo hits the enemy character 203. At this time, the display lamp 201 is turned on.

  Here, when the effect at the time of the third stop operation is determined (for example, the effect is determined using tables shown in FIGS. 36 to 41 described later), this effect is determined based on the frame identifier and the set value. The For example, when the third stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing at which the stop operation is detected (for example, the timing determined as YES in step S115 in FIG. 57 described later) and the set value is 1 or 2, FIG. There is a high possibility that one effect identifier is selected from 72 to 75 by the table shown in FIG. In this case, the liquid crystal display unit 2 b shows a state in which the main character 202 performs a triple combo on the enemy character 203.

  Here, in the embodiment, the predetermined timing at which the stop operation is detected is the timing of the stop operation performed at any of the frame identifiers 1 to 5. That is, the predetermined timing is 0.25 seconds (1/20 (s) × 5) provided on the basis of a frame identifier (frame identifier is 3) on which an image showing the display lamp 201 is turned on. (Frame)). The lighting of the display lamp 201 is repeated when 0.25 seconds have elapsed. That is, an image in which the display lamp 201 is lit is repeatedly displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.25 seconds) until the stop operation is performed.

  Further, when the third stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing determined as YES in step S115 in FIG. 57) and the set value is 3 or 4, 76 or 77 according to the table shown in FIG. There is a high possibility that one production identifier is selected from among them. In this case, the liquid crystal display unit 2b shows how the main character 202 performs a mount punch on the enemy character 203.

  Further, when the third stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing determined as YES in step S115 of FIG. 57) and the set value is 5 or 6, the values of 71 to 77 are determined according to the table shown in FIG. There is a high possibility that one production identifier is selected from among them. In this case, the liquid crystal display unit 2b shows a state in which the hero character 202 performs a 5-line combo, 3-line combo, or mount punch on the enemy character 203.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when the third stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing, a plurality of different effects are shown based on the set value. Therefore, the player can estimate the set value of the gaming machine 1 that can be known only by the employees of the game shop by the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b during the third stop operation. In addition, the player predicts whether or not the gaming machine 1 being used is a gaming machine that easily obtains profits, and determines whether to continue using the gaming machine 1 or to switch to another gaming machine 1. can do. Therefore, for the player, the criteria for acquiring profits increase, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Although illustration is omitted, after the third stop operation is performed, the liquid crystal display unit 2 b shows that the hero character 202 defeats the enemy character 203, or conversely, the hero character 202 becomes the enemy character 203. There is a case where it is shown that it is defeated. These effects are determined based on the gaming state. When the gaming state is a carryover state described later (for example, when the player wins an RB described later), the hero character 202 defeats the enemy character 203. Is likely to be shown. On the other hand, when the game state is a general game state, which will be described later, there is a high possibility that the hero character 202 is defeated by the enemy character 203.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, a plurality of different effects are performed based on the gaming state. Therefore, the player grasps that the gaming state is the carryover state by the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b at the time of the third stop operation, and “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue”. It is possible to push the symbol combinations corresponding to 7-blue 7 ″ to line up along the active line.

  FIG. 12 shows the game state of each game state, the transition condition, and the game state of the transition destination when the transition condition is satisfied. In each gaming state, basically, the type of winning combination or its winning probability differs.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a carryover state. In addition, the role (RB) carried over in this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as “carryover role”.

  The general gaming state is basically a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The carryover state is basically a gaming state in which it is allowed for one or a plurality of games that the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are arranged along the active line (RB establishment).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the condition for generating the RB gaming state is establishment of RB. When one of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game is finished or the predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) is realized, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the carryover state is to internally win RB. When RB is established, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 13, a combination of a combination, a symbol and a payout number will be described.

  RB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line (the display combination is RB).

  The white 7 small combination is established by arranging “white 7-bell-bell” along the active line (the display combination becomes the white 7 small combination), and 15 medals are paid out. The small part of cherry is formed by "cherry-any-any" lined up along the active line. When the small cherry top combination is established, four medals are paid out, and when the middle cherry small combination is established, two medals are paid out. The combination of symbols and the number of payouts that will result in the formation of the small part of the bell are as shown.

  Replay is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the storage area (storage area) of the internal winning combination and carryover combination will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 14 shows an internal winning combination storing area. In this internal winning combination storing area, information (data) of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in an internal winning combination storing area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to the cherry small combination. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to the small part of the bell.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the white 7 small combination. Bit 4 (the fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bit 5 (sixth bit), bit 6 (seventh bit), and bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination storing area, the one corresponding to the bit which is 1 (combination) is the internal winning combination. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is a small combination of bells.

  (2) of FIG. 14 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, carryover combination information is stored in a carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 4 (fifth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to RB. Bit 0 (first bit) to bit 3 (fourth bit) and bit 5 (sixth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (carry-over state), 1 is stored in bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponding to the RB in the carryover combination storage area (“00010000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area).

  The probability lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The probability lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the probability lottery table (FIG. 16 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. A general gaming state probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 16 described later) is stored as the type of the general gaming state probability lottery table. An RB gaming state probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 16 to be described later) is stored as a type of the RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the carryover state, the type of the probability lottery table is a general gaming state probability lottery table.

  Further, 5 is stored as the number of lotteries in the general gaming state. 2 is stored as the number of lotteries in the RB gaming state. In the carryover state, the number of lotteries is 4 (step S43 in FIG. 47 described later).

  The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the number of lotteries is the number of times that it is determined whether or not the random number value is within a predetermined range (a numerical range corresponding to a winning number described in FIG. 16 described later).

  The probability lottery table (BET number: 3) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The probability lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number. Specifically, a general gaming state probability lottery table (described later (1) in FIG. 16) is used in the general gaming state, and an RB gaming state probability random determination table (described later) in the RB gaming state. FIG. 16 (2)) is used. In the carryover state, a general gaming state probability lottery table, which will be described later, is used. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, since the winning number corresponds to the combination, the probability lottery table has information on the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. .

  FIG. 16 (1) shows a general gaming state probability random determination table. (2) of FIG. 16 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming states. Note that the probability lottery table with a BET number (number of inserted sheets) other than 3 is not shown.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the probability lottery table (lottery), the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number is a random number value until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of times determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the probability lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number is 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  In addition, it is determined in descending order from the winning number whether the winning number is 0 or not, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. As a result, multiple winning combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 18 described later).

  For example, in the case of the general gaming state, when the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 16383 is 250, first, the random number value R (250) −lower limit value L (0) is calculated for the winning number 5. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (250) −the upper limit value U (299) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning number 5 is won. When winning the winning number 5, the RB corresponding to the winning number 5 becomes the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 18) described later.

  Next, for the winning number 4, a random value R (250) −lower limit value L (100) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (250) −the upper limit value U (199) is calculated. This calculation result is greater than zero. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning number 4 is unfair.

  In this way, by repeating the calculation of the random value R (250) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random value R (250) −the upper limit value U until the winning number becomes 0, the winning numbers 3, 2, and It is determined whether or not each of 1 is won. When the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning numbers 3 and 2 are unfair. On the other hand, for the winning number 1, since the lower limit L is 200 and the upper limit U is 349, it is a win. Therefore, when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning numbers 1 and 5 are won, and based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 18) to be described later, Both RBs are determined.

  In the carryover state, the number of lotteries is changed to 4 (step S63 in FIG. 47 described later). Thereby, in the carryover state, there is no case where the winning number 5 is won. Therefore, when the RB corresponding to the winning number 5 is determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 18) described later. Absent.

  A random value storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The random value storage area is provided in the RAM 33. In this random value storage area, numerical information related to the random number for lottery extracted in step S4 of FIG. 43 is stored. In step S4 of FIG. 43, any one piece of numerical information is extracted from 0 to 16383 as a random number for lottery, and the extracted numerical information is stored in the random value storage area.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination (flag information) corresponding to the winning number. The flag is represented by a binary number. The internal winning combination shown corresponding to the winning number is information for identifying the internal winning combination, and is 1-byte data.

  When the winning number is 0 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. When the winning number is 1 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is a cherry small combination. When the winning number is 2 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is a small bell combination.

  When the winning number is 3 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is replay. When the winning number is 4 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is a white 7 small combination. When the winning number is 5 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is RB.

  The internal winning combination is basically information for identifying a stop control mode and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). It can be said that the internal symbol combination is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through a stop control mode (stop table) corresponding to the internal symbol combination.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table is basically configured so that predetermined symbol combinations (corresponding symbol combinations) can be arranged along predetermined display lines (effective lines). However, the stop table corresponding to the loss is configured such that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination cannot be arranged along a predetermined display line.

  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.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is “4 frames” (the maximum number of sliding frames is 4). For example, when the “blue 7” of the code number “16” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the “red 7” of the code number “20” is operated when the stop button 7R is operated. The right reel 3R can be controlled so as to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  Here, the “retraction” is basically a stop control so that a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the subject to be drawn is displayed at the symbol stop position connected by the active line under the condition of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4. Is to stop the reel (the reel corresponding to the stop operation). The pull-in target combination is a combination corresponding to a symbol combination to be arranged along the effective line. “Retraction” is basically performed by setting a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (sliding frame number determination processing in FIGS. 49 and 50 described later) and controlling the stop of the corresponding reel.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 19, the first stop operation is left when the internal winning combination is RB + white 7 small combination in the general gaming state and when the internal winning combination is white 7 small combination in the carryover state. The stop table A used on condition that the stop button 7L is operated will be described. The stop table for the central reel and the right reel is omitted.

  In (1) of FIG. 19, the stop control positions of the left reel 3L are code numbers “00”, “05”, “06”, “07”, “12”, “13”, “14”, “19”. "Or" 20 ". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to these symbols, the symbols one above the symbols corresponding to these symbols, or the symbols one symbol below the corresponding symbols are “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “White 7”. Accordingly, “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “white 7” is stopped and displayed at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions of the left symbol display area 21L.

  As described above, by using the stop table shown in (1) of FIG. 19, basically, “red 7-red 7-red 7” and “blue” which are symbol combinations corresponding to RBs on the effective line. “7-blue 7-blue 7” or “white 7-bell-bell” which is a symbol combination corresponding to white 7 small combination is stopped and displayed. However, depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player (stop operation position) and the stop operation sequence, the symbol combination corresponding to the RB or the white 7 small combination may not be stopped and displayed.

  Referring to (2) of FIG. 19, when the internal winning combination is an RB + cherry small combination in the general gaming state and when the internal winning combination is a cherry small combination in the carryover state, the first stop operation is left The stop table B used on condition that the stop button 7L is operated will be described. The stop table for the central reel and the right reel is omitted.

  In (2) of FIG. 19, the stop control positions of the left reel 3L are code numbers “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, “08”, “12”, “13”, “14”. "," 19 ", or" 20 ". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to these symbols, the symbols one above the symbols corresponding to these symbols, or the symbols one symbol below the corresponding symbols are “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “Cherry”. Accordingly, “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “cherry” is stopped and displayed at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions of the left symbol display area 21L.

  In this way, by using the stop table shown in (2) of FIG. 19, basically, “red 7-red 7-red 7” and “blue” which are symbol combinations corresponding to RBs on the active line. “7-blue 7-blue 7” or “cherry-any-any”, which is a symbol combination corresponding to the small part of cherry, is stopped and displayed. However, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role of RB or cherry may not be stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player and the stop operation order.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the display combination priority table will be described.

  When there are two internal winning combinations, or when there are an internal winning combination and a carryover combination, the display combination priority table gives priority to either the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination or the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB. It has priority information that defines whether to stop the reels so that they are displayed on the line. Replay, RB, and small role have the highest priority for replay and the lowest priority for the small role.

  For example, when the carryover combination is RB and the internal winning combination is replay, the “retraction” of the RB is not performed, and the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed based on the stop table provided corresponding to the replay. The reel stop control corresponding to is performed. On the other hand, if the carryover combination is an RB and the internal winning combination is a bell small role, the RB is “retracted”. If the “retraction” is not realized, it is provided corresponding to the bell small role. The reel stop control is performed based on the stop table.

  With reference to FIG.21 and FIG.22, the game start time effect determination table is demonstrated.

  FIG. 21 is used when the main character 202 and the enemy character 203 are not shown in the liquid crystal display unit 2b (when a battle flag described later is off). FIG. 22 is used when the main character 202 and the enemy character 203 are fighting on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (when a battle flag described later is on).

  The game start effect determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to each effect identifier for each main character identifier. The main character identifier is information for identifying the type of the main character 202 that is selected in advance by the player. The effect identifier is information that directly defines the contents of the effect, and the effect identifier and the effect data are associated one-on-one.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value is selected. For example, if the random number extracted when the main character identifier is 1 is “750”, first, the lottery value “400” corresponding to the effect identifier 1 is subtracted from this “750”. The subtracted value is “350” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “650” corresponding to the production identifier 2 is subtracted from this “350”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, 2 is selected (determined) as the effect identifier.

  Here, when the battle flag is off (when the table shown in FIG. 21 is used), 3 as the performance identifier is compared with the probability that 1 or 2 is selected as the performance identifier regardless of the main character identifier. The probability of being selected is high. On the other hand, when the battle flag is on (when the table shown in FIG. 22 is used), 1 or 2 is always selected as the production identifier regardless of the main character identifier, and 3 is selected as the production identifier. There is nothing.

  Further, according to the game start effect determination table A shown in FIG. 21, the probability that 1 or 2 is selected as the effect identifier is 400/65535 (approximately 1/150) when the main character identifier is 1, and the main character identifier When is 2, 550/65535 (approximately 1/120), and when the main character identifier is 3, 650/65535 (approximately 1/100). When the main character identifier is 4, it is 800/65535 (approximately 1/80), and when the main character identifier is 5, it is 1100/65535 (approximately 1/60). Therefore, as the main character identifier increases from 1 in order, the probability that an effect as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b increases.

  However, as the main character identifier increases from 1 in order, the probability (not shown) that the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 decreases. When the liquid crystal display unit 2b shows that the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 as a result of the production, the player recognizes that a bonus (RB) can be established. As described above, since the frequency of the production and the result of the production are adjusted, the player recognizes that a bonus (RB) can be established regardless of which main character 202 is selected. The frequency that can be done is uniform. Therefore, no matter which hero character 202 is selected, there is no difference in the profits that the player can obtain, so the player can select the favorite hero character 202.

  The production table A will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table A includes the contents (information) of effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. The effect data corresponding to each effect identifier selected in the game start effect determination table used at the start of the game can be basically distinguished by the subject that prepares the attack at the start operation. More specifically, when 1 is selected as the production identifier, the main character 202 prepares to attack the enemy character 203 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. Is displayed. When 2 is selected as the production identifier, a state in which the enemy character 203 prepares to attack the main character 202 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. When 3 is selected as the production identifier, the liquid crystal display unit 2b does not display the state of preparing for the attack in response to the operation of the start lever 6 by the player.

  Therefore, according to FIGS. 21 to 23, when the player selects a large numerical value (for example, 5) as the main character identifier, the liquid crystal display unit shows that the main character 202 prepares to attack the enemy character 203. The probability of displaying in 2b can be increased. On the other hand, when the player selects a small numerical value (for example, 1) as the main character identifier, the probability of displaying the state of preparation for the attack on the liquid crystal display unit 2b can be reduced. As described above, the frequency of displaying the preparation for the attack on the liquid crystal display unit 2b can be changed in accordance with the selection of the main character 202 by the player, so that the interest of the game is improved as a result.

  The enemy character determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The general gaming state enemy character determination table shown in FIG. 24 is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state, and the carryover state enemy character determination table shown in FIG. 25 is used when the gaming state is the carryover state. Is done. These enemy character determination tables include lottery value information corresponding to each enemy identifier for each main character identifier. The enemy identifier is information that directly defines the type of the enemy character 203 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when 1 or 2 is selected as the effect identifier. The enemy identifier and the effect data related to the enemy character 203 include One-to-one correspondence.

  Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state (when the table shown in FIG. 24 is used), basically, the probability that a small numerical value is selected as compared with the probability that a large numerical value is selected as the enemy identifier. Is higher. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the carryover state (when the table shown in FIG. 25 is used), basically, the probability that a large numerical value is selected compared to the probability that a small numerical value is selected as the enemy identifier. Is higher.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 11, when the game state is the carryover state, after the third stop operation is performed, a state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 can be shown on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b. If the game state is the general game state, there is a high possibility that the main character 202 is shown to be knocked down by the enemy character 203.

  Therefore, by changing the type of the enemy identifier selected according to the gaming state, the character A and the character B are set to be stronger characters than the other characters, and the character D and the character E are changed to other characters. The character can be set to be weaker than the character.

  Referring to FIG. 24, when the main character identifier is 1, the probability that 3 is selected as the enemy identifier is higher than the probability that 4 is selected as the enemy identifier, and 3 is selected as the enemy identifier. The probability that 2 is selected as the enemy identifier is higher than the probability. Although it is the principle so far, the probability that 5 is selected as an enemy identifier is higher than the probability that 2 is selected as an enemy identifier. Similarly, when the main character identifier is 2, the probability that 3 is selected as the enemy identifier is higher than the probability that 1 is selected as the enemy identifier, and when the main character identifier is 3, 2 as the enemy identifier. The probability that 4 is selected as the enemy identifier is higher than the probability of selection.

  By providing an exception in this way, characteristics can be provided for each character. For example, in accordance with the principle, the character A stronger than the characters D to E can be actually set to be weaker than the character E.

  With reference to FIGS. 26-28, the general game state effect determination table used during the first stop operation will be described. These tables are used when the gaming state is the general gaming state.

  The general gaming state effect determination table A shown in FIG. 26 is used when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation. The general gaming state effect determination table B shown in FIG. 27 is used when the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation. The general gaming state effect determination table C shown in FIG. 28 is used when the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation.

  The general gaming state effect determination table used at the time of the first stop operation includes lottery value information corresponding to each of the effect identifiers 1, 2, and 3 for each current effect identifier (the effect identifiers are 2 and (In the case of 3, illustration is omitted). The current effect identifier indicates the effect identifier currently selected. The current effect identifier when the general gaming state effect determination table used at the time of the first stop operation is used indicates an effect identifier selected at the time of the start operation.

  According to the general game state effect determination table A, when the current effect identifier is 1, and the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, 11 to 30 are selected as the effect identifiers (32 to 49). Is omitted), and 31 to 51 are not selected as production identifiers. In addition, the probability of selecting other effect identifiers (12-15, 17-20, 22-25, 27-30) is higher than the probability of selecting 11, 16, 21, 26 as the effect identifiers. .

  According to the general game state effect determination table B, when the current effect identifier is 1, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, 31 to 50 are selected as the effect identifiers, and as the effect identifiers 11 to 30 and 51 are not selected (illustration is omitted for 12 to 29). In addition, the probability of selecting other effect identifiers (32 to 35, 37 to 40, 42 to 45, 47 to 50) is higher than the probability of selecting 31, 36, 41, and 46 as the effect identifiers. .

  According to the general game state effect determination table C, when the current effect identifier is 1, and the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation, 11 to 50 are selected as the effect identifiers (21 to 30). 41 to 50 are not shown), 51 is not selected as an effect identifier. Similarly to FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, the probability that another effect identifier is selected is higher than the probability that 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46 is selected as the effect identifier. .

  With reference to FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, the carry-over state effect determination table used in the first stop operation will be described.

  The carry-over state effect determination table A shown in FIG. 29 is used when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation and the set values are 1 to 4. The carryover state effect determination table B shown in FIG. 30 is used when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation and the set value is 5 or 6.

  Here, comparing the general game state effect determination table A and the carryover state effect determination table A, whether the game state is the general game state or the carryover state, each is determined according to the first stop operation. This is common in that the table is provided. Specifically, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, basically, 11 to 30 are selected as the effect identifiers, and 31 to 50 are not selected as the effect identifiers. In common. Regardless of the type of gaming state, among the 11 to 30 effect identifiers, 11 to 15 are one group, 16 to 20 are one group, 21 to 25 are one group, and 26 to 30 are one group. It is common in that groups are formed.

  However, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the probability that another effect identifier is selected is higher than the probability that 11, 16, 21, or 26 is selected as the effect identifier. When the state is the carryover state, the difference is that the probability that 11, 16, 21, 26 is selected as the effect identifier is higher than the probability that another effect identifier is selected.

  Although illustration is omitted, when the game state is the carryover state and the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, or when the game state is the carryover state and the center stop button 7C is the first stop operation, Even when operated, they have similarities and differences.

  Next, comparing the carry-over state effect determination table A (FIG. 29) and the carry-over state effect determination table B (FIG. 30), the gaming state is the carry-over state, and the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation. In this case, 11 to 30 are basically selected as the effect identifiers and 31 to 50 are not selected as the effect identifiers regardless of the set value. Moreover, it is common also in the point that the probability that 11, 16, 21, 26 will be selected as an effect identifier is higher than the probability that another effect identifier will be selected.

  However, when the set value is 1 to 4, 51 is not selected as the effect identifier, whereas when the set value is 5 or 6, 51 is selected as the effect identifier. There is a difference.

  Although illustration is omitted, when the game state is the carryover state and the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, or when the game state is the carryover state and the center stop button 7C is the first stop operation, Even when operated, they have similarities and differences based on the set values.

  The effect table B will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table B includes the contents of effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. The production data corresponding to each production identifier selected in the general game state production determination table or carryover state production determination table used during the first stop operation is basically the first stop operation to the third stop operation. Sometimes it can be distinguished by the content displayed on the liquid crystal display 2b. More specifically, when 11 is selected as the production identifier, the main character 202 punches the enemy character 203 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in response to the first stop operation by the player, and this punch is the enemy character. A state of hitting 203 is displayed. Further, in response to the second stop operation and the third stop operation by the player, the liquid crystal display unit 2 b displays a state in which the main character 202 punches the enemy character 203 and the punch hits the enemy character 203. . In addition, after the state in which the punch of the hero character 202 hits the enemy character 203 in response to the third stop operation is displayed, the state in which the enemy character 203 falls and moves to the confirmation screen is displayed. The confirmation screen is a screen for definite notification that a bonus (RB) can be established.

  Therefore, according to the general gaming state effect determination table or carry-over state effect determination table and the effect table (for example, FIGS. 26 to 31) used at the time of the first stop operation, based on the first stop operation, Different effects can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, a state in which the main character 202 punches the enemy character 203 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, while the main character 202 is the enemy. The state where the character 203 is kicked can be prevented from being displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Further, when the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation, a state in which the main character 202 kicks the enemy character 203 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, while the main character 202 is displayed on the enemy character 203. It is possible to prevent the punching from being displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Thus, the player can enjoy a plurality of different effects depending on the type of stop button operated at the time of the first stop operation, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, according to the general gaming state effect determination table or carry-over state effect determination table used during the first stop operation, and the effect table (for example, FIG. 26 to FIG. 31), based on the type of gaming state, Different effects can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, when the gaming state is the carryover state, after the third stop operation, the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, while the gaming state is the general gaming state. In some cases, a state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 is not displayed. As described above, when the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the player predicts that the gaming state is the carryover state, and "red 7-red 7-red. The symbol combination corresponding to 7 ″ or the like can be lined up along the effective line. Therefore, for the player, the criteria for acquiring profits increase, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, according to the general gaming state effect determination table or carryover state effect determination table (for example, FIGS. 26 to 31) used during the first stop operation, the liquid crystal display unit 2b is based on the gaming state and the set value. Different effects can be displayed. Specifically, only when the game state is the carryover state and the set value is 5 or 6, the state in which the main character 202 performs a deadly attack on the enemy character 203 can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. . When such a display is performed, the player can be sure that the gaming state is the carryover state and the set value is 5 or 6, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, comparing the general game state effect determination tables A and B (FIGS. 26 and 27) with reference to the effect table shown in FIG. 31, when the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG. Compared to the case where the production is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 27, the production is set such that the production in which the attack of the hero character 202 hits the enemy character 203 is easily performed. Specifically, the probability that the attack of the hero character 202 hits the enemy character 203 three times is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (probability that 11, 12, 31, 32 are selected as effect identifiers) is shown in FIG. When the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 26, it is 3036/65536, whereas when the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 27, it is 136/65536. Also, the probability that the attack of the main character 202 hits the enemy character 203 twice will be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (13-17, 21, 22, 33-37, 41, 42 are selected as effect identifiers). The probability is 36000/65536 when the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 26, whereas it is 21200/65536 when the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG.

  However, when the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 26, the reliability of the effect content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is lower than when the effect is determined based on the table shown in FIG. As described above, when the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the player can predict that the gaming state is the carryover state. However, when the player operates the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation, even if the game state is the general state, the main character 202 is on the liquid crystal display unit 2b with a probability of 2000/65536. A state of defeating the character 203 is displayed (11, 16, 21, and 26 are selected as effect identifiers). On the other hand, when the player operates the right stop button 7R as the first stop operation, the probability that the state is displayed in the general gaming state (probability that 31, 36, 41, 46 is selected as the effect identifier) Is 436/65536.

  Further, as described above, when the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation, both the state in which the main character 202 punches the enemy character 203 and the state in which it kicks are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. . Even in this case, as the display of the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 by kicking is more reliable than the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 by punching. high.

  Although not shown, this reliability is the same when the gaming state is the carryover state. That is, as the display on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 by kicking is more reliable than the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 by punching. Is set to For example, the effect determination table corresponding to the case where the first stop operation is right is set such that the lottery values of the effect identifiers 31, 36, 41, and 46 are higher than those shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 32 to 34, the general gaming state effect determination table used in the second stop operation will be described. These tables are used when YES is determined in any of steps S108 to S112 in FIG. 55 described later. Specifically, when the main character identifier is 1 and the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the second stop operation is 1 to 5, the main character identifier is 2, and the operation timing at the time of the second stop operation is When the determined frame identifier is 2-5, the main character identifier is 3, and when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the second stop operation is 2-4, the main character identifier is 4, and the first 2 Used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the stop operation is 3 to 4, or when the main character identifier is 5 and the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the second stop operation is 3. Is done.

  The general gaming state effect determination table D shown in FIG. 32 is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the set value is 1 or 2. The general game state effect determination table E shown in FIG. 33 is used when the game state is the general game state and the set value is 3 or 4. The general game state effect determination table F shown in FIG. 34 is used when the game state is the general game state and the set value is 5 or 6. Note that the table for the case where the gaming state is the carryover state is not shown.

  The general game state effect determination table used at the time of the second stop operation includes lottery value information corresponding to each of the effect identifiers 11 to 15 or 31 to 35 for each present effect identifier (effect identifier). (The illustration is omitted for the case of 31 to 35). The current effect identifier when the general gaming state effect determination table used at the time of the second stop operation is used indicates the effect identifier selected at the time of the first stop operation.

  According to the general gaming state effect determination table D shown in FIG. 32, when the set value is 1 or 2, any of the performance identifiers 61 to 65 is selected as compared with the probability that 66 or 67 is selected as the effect identifier. Is more likely to be selected. At this time, when the game state is the general game state, for example, as in the case where the current effect identifier is 12 or 13, any one of 62 to 65 as the effect identifier is compared with the probability that 61 is selected as the effect identifier. It is set so that the probability of being selected is higher. Although illustration is omitted, when the gaming state is the carryover state, the probability that 61 is selected as the effect identifier is higher than the probability that any one of 62 to 65 is selected as the effect identifier. Is set to

  According to the general gaming state effect determination table E shown in FIG. 33, when the set value is 3 or 4, 66 or 67 is selected as the effect identifier compared to the probability that 61 to 65 or the like is selected as the effect identifier. The probability is higher. At this time, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, for example, 67 is selected as the effect identifier as compared to the probability that 66 is selected as the effect identifier as in the case where the current effect identifier is 12 or 13. The probability is set to be higher. Although illustration is omitted, when the gaming state is the carryover state, the probability that 66 is selected as the effect identifier is set to be higher than the probability that 67 is selected as the effect identifier. Yes.

  According to the general gaming state effect determination table F shown in FIG. 34, when the set value is 5 or 6, it is set to increase the probability that any of 61 to 67 is selected as the effect identifier. At this time, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, for example, as in the case where the current effect identifier is 12 or 13, compared with the probability that 61 or 66 is selected as the effect identifier, 62 to 65 as the effect identifier. Alternatively, the probability that 67 is selected is set to be higher. Although illustration is omitted, when the gaming state is the carryover state, the probability that 61 or 66 is selected as the effect identifier is higher than the probability that 62 to 65 or 67 is selected as the effect identifier. It is set to be.

  The production table C will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table C includes the contents of effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. The production data corresponding to each production identifier selected in the general game state production determination table or carryover state production determination table used during the second stop operation is basically the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Sometimes it can be distinguished by the content displayed on the liquid crystal display 2b. More specifically, when 61 is selected as the production identifier, the main character 202 floats on the enemy character 203 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in response to the second stop operation by the player, and this attack is performed. A state in which the attack hits the enemy character 203 is displayed. Further, according to the third stop operation by the player, the liquid crystal display unit 2 b displays a state in which the main character 202 punches the enemy character 203 and the punch hits the enemy character 203. Further, after this, the appearance that the enemy character 203 falls and moves to the confirmation screen is displayed.

  Therefore, according to the general gaming state effect determination table or the carry-over state effect determination table and the effect table (for example, FIGS. 32 to 35) used at the time of the second stop operation, the player For example, by performing the second stop operation at a timing determined as YES in any one of steps S108 to S112 in FIG. 55 described later, the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation is another effect. Updated (switched). In this way, the player simultaneously performs a game for obtaining profits by aligning the symbol combinations described in FIG. 13 on the active line and a game for operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R at a predetermined timing. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the timing of the second stop operation for updating the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation to another effect differs depending on the type of the main character 202 selected by the player himself. Specifically, when the player selects the hero character 202 corresponding to the production identifier 1, the player performs the second stop operation at any timing of the frame identifier 1 to 5, thereby The effect selected at the time of the stop operation is updated to another effect. When the main character 202 corresponding to the performance identifier 2 is selected, the second stop operation is performed at any timing of the frame identifier 1 to 4, so that the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation is different. Updated to When the main character 202 corresponding to the performance identifier 3 is selected, the second stop operation is performed at any timing of the frame identifiers 2 to 4, so that the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation is different. Updated to

  When the main character 202 corresponding to the effect identifier 4 is selected, the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation is changed to another effect by performing the second stop operation at the timing when the frame identifier is 2 or 3. Updated. When the hero character 202 corresponding to the effect identifier 5 is selected, the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation is updated to another effect by performing the second stop operation at the timing when the frame identifier is 3. The Therefore, the player can select the difficulty level for updating the effect selected at the time of the first stop operation to another effect, and both beginners and advanced players can enjoy the game.

  Further, since the general game state effect determination table used at the time of the second stop operation is provided for each game state, similarly to the general game state effect determination table used at the time of the first stop operation described above, the game Different effects can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the type of state. Therefore, when the state in which the main character 202 defeats the enemy character 203 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the player predicts that the gaming state is the carryover state, and “red 7-red 7-red 7”. Etc. can be arranged so that the symbol combinations corresponding to etc. are arranged along the effective line. In this way, for the player, the criteria for acquiring profits increase, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  With reference to FIGS. 36 to 40, the general gaming state effect determination table used in the third stop operation will be described. These tables are used when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the current effect identifier (the effect identifier selected at the time of the second stop operation) is any one of 61 to 66.

  The general gaming state effect determination table G shown in FIG. 36 is used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 1 or 2. The general gaming state effect determination table H shown in FIG. 37 is used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 3 or 4. The general gaming state effect determination table I shown in FIG. 38 is used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 5 or 6.

  The general gaming state effect determination table J shown in FIG. 39 is used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 2 or 4, and the set value is 1 or 2. The general gaming state effect determination table K shown in FIG. 40 is used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 1 or 5, and the set value is 1 or 2.

  The general gaming state effect determination table used at the time of the third stop operation includes lottery value information corresponding to each of the effect identifiers 61 to 67 for each current effect identifier. The current effect identifier when the general gaming state effect determination table used during the third stop operation is used indicates the effect identifier selected during the second stop operation.

  When the general gaming state effect determination table G is used, the general gaming state effect determination table D is used as the general gaming state effect determination table used during the second stop operation during the second stop operation. Therefore, basically, 62 to 65 are selected as the current effect identifiers. Therefore, according to the general gaming state effect determination table G, when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 1 or 2, basically, Any of 73 to 75 is selected as an effect identifier.

  When the general gaming state effect determination table H is used, the general gaming state effect determination table E is used as the general gaming state effect determination table used during the second stop operation during the second stop operation. Therefore, basically 67 is selected as the current effect identifier. Therefore, according to the general gaming state effect determination table H, when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 3 or 4, basically, 77 is selected as the effect identifier.

  When the general gaming state effect determination table I is used, the general gaming state effect determination table F is used as the general gaming state effect determination table used for the second stop operation during the second stop operation. Therefore, basically, 62 to 65 or 67 is selected as the current effect identifier. Therefore, according to the general gaming state effect determination table I, when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 5 or 6, basically, 73 to 75 or 77 is selected as the effect identifier.

  When the general gaming state effect determination table J or the general gaming state effect determination table K is used, during the second stop operation, the general gaming state effect determination table is used as the general gaming state effect determination table used during the second stop operation. Decision table D is used. Therefore, basically, 62 to 65 are selected as the current effect identifiers. Here, when the general gaming state effect determination table G, the general gaming state effect determination table J, and the general gaming state effect determination table K are compared, the value of the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation. Regardless, basically, any one of 73 to 75 is selected as the production identifier. However, the probability that one of 73 to 75 is selected as the effect identifier (reliability indicating the set value) is approximately 70% in the general game state effect determination table G, whereas FIG. The difference is that the probability is about 50% in the table and about 30% in the table of FIG.

  As described above, each of the general game state effect determination table G, the general game state effect determination table J, and the general game state effect determination table K is any one of 73 to 75 as an effect identifier according to the frame identifier. The probability of being selected is different. That is, the first timing as a reference (frame identifier is 3), the second timing deviating from the reference (frame identifier is 2 or 4), and the third timing deviating from the reference further than the second timing (the frame identifier is 1 or 5) ), The probability that an effect corresponding to the set value is performed decreases as the timing of the stop operation deviates from the reference. Specifically, when the stop operation is performed at the first timing, the probability that an effect corresponding to the set value is performed is the highest. When the stop operation is performed at the second timing, the probability that an effect according to the set value is performed is lower than when the stop operation is performed at the first timing, and than when the stop operation is performed at the third timing. Is also expensive. When the stop operation is performed at the third timing, the probability that an effect corresponding to the set value is performed is the lowest.

  Although not shown, the general gaming state effect determination table used at the time of the third stop operation is the third stop operation when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 2 or 4. For each of the cases where the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time is 1 or 5, it is provided for each set value. At this time, when the set value is 1 or 2, basically any one of 73 to 75 is selected as the effect identifier, and when the set value is 3 or 4, basically the effect identifier. If 77 is selected and the set value is 5 or 6, basically, it is set so that 73 to 75 or 77 is selected as the production identifier. In addition, the probability that these effect identifiers are selected is approximately 50% when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 2 or 4, and at the time of the third stop operation. When the frame identifier determined by the operation timing is 1 or 5, the probability is set to approximately 30%.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the carry-over state effect determination table used in the third stop operation will be described. This table is used when the gaming state is the carryover state and the current effect identifier (the effect identifier selected at the time of the second stop operation) is any of 61 to 66.

  FIG. 41 is used when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 5 or 6. The carry-over state effect determination table used at the time of the third stop operation is information on lottery values corresponding to each of the effect identifiers 61 to 67 for each current effect identifier, as in the above-described general game state effect determination table. It has.

  When FIG. 41 is used, at the time of the second stop operation, a carry-over state effect determination table (not shown) used at the time of the second stop operation for the carry-over state based on the setting value of 5 or 6 is used. ing. At this time, as described above, 61 or 66 is basically selected as the current effect identifier. Therefore, according to the carry-over state effect determination table C, when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3 and the set value is 5 or 6, basically the effect One of 71, 72 or 76 is selected as the identifier.

  Although illustration is omitted, the carry-over state effect determination table used at the time of the third stop operation is 2 when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3, like the general game state. Or, in the case of 4, each of the cases of 1 or 5 is provided for each set value (in the case of 1 or 2, in the case of 3 or 4, as in the case of 5 or 6). At this time, when the set value is 1 or 2, basically any one of 72 is selected as the effect identifier, and when the set value is 3 or 4, basically as the effect identifier 76. Is selected, and the setting value is 5 or 6, basically 71, 72 or 76 is selected as the production identifier. In addition, in the case of 2 or 4, the probability that these effect identifiers are selected is approximately 70% when the frame identifier determined by the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation is 3, In the case of 1 or 5 so as to be about 50%, the probability is set to about 30%.

  The effect table D will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table D includes the contents of effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. The effect data corresponding to each effect identifier selected in the general game state effect determination table or carry-over state effect determination table used during the third stop operation is basically the liquid crystal display unit 2b during the third stop operation. Can be distinguished by the content displayed on the screen. More specifically, when 71 is selected as the production identifier, the main character 202 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in response to the third stop operation by the player. ) And a state in which this combo hits the enemy character 203 is displayed. Further, after this, the appearance that the enemy character 203 falls and moves to the confirmation screen is displayed.

  Therefore, according to FIG. 32 to FIG. 41, the player is at a predetermined timing (specifically, a timing at which YES is determined in any one of steps S108 to S112 of FIG. 55 described later). After performing the second stop operation, the third stop operation is further performed at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when the frame identifier is 1 to 5), so that each time the stop operation is performed, the effect is updated.

  Also, according to FIGS. 36 to 41, the general gaming state effect determination table or the carryover state effect determination table used at the time of the third stop operation is provided corresponding to each set value. In addition, each of these tables is set so that the lottery value corresponding to the effect identifier switched from the current effect identifier is different. Therefore, the player can estimate the set value of the gaming machine 1 that can be known only by the employees of the game shop by the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b during the third stop operation. In addition, the player predicts whether or not the gaming machine 1 being used is a gaming machine that easily obtains profits, and determines whether to continue using the gaming machine 1 or to switch to another gaming machine 1. can do. Therefore, for the player, the criteria for acquiring profits increase, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, according to FIGS. 36 to 41, the general gaming state effect determination table or carryover state effect determination table used at the time of the third stop operation is the game state, the set value, and the operation timing at the time of the third stop operation. Are provided in correspondence with each of the frame identifiers determined by. Therefore, the reliability of the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, specifically, the content relating to the gaming state and the set value can be changed at the timing of performing the third stop operation. Therefore, the player tries to bring the timing of performing the third stop operation closer to the timing of appearance of the image in which the display lamp 201 described above with reference to FIG. 11 appears, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in 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, a predetermined storage content (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing an internal winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game is erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. 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.

  In step S3, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11-13. In step S4, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later.

  In step S5, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 46 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, a start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S8. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S8, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S10, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do.

  In step S10, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S11. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S11, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a reel stop permission command is set, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S13 of FIG. 44, it is determined whether or not a stop switch (stop switch) is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S15, the sliding frame number determination process described later with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S15, and then proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a reel stop command is set, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. 45, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S20 of FIG. 45, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. The display combination search process is a process of setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. In step S21, a display combination command including display combination information is set, and the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a payout end command is set, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set, and is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is “off” when the RB gaming state is not set.

  In step S25, RB operation check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB operation check process, if the display combination is RB, the RB operation process is performed. In step S26, an RB end check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB end check process, whether or not the number of games (number of games) in the RB gaming state has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 8 times), and the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state is the number of winning times (for example, 8 times). ) Is exceeded. If it is determined that at least one of the number of times has been exceeded, the RB gaming state is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 46, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S32, the RB gaming state is set as the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  In step S33, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S34, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S35. The carryover combination is set in step S47 of FIG. 47 described later. In step S34, the RB internal winning state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S35, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. The internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state set in the gaming state monitoring process.

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

  First, based on the probability lottery table determination table (FIG. 15), the CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries of the probability lottery table (FIG. 16) according to the gaming state (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (whether there is a carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. Here, the case where the determination in step S42 is NO is a carryover state. In step S43, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 4, and the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as a winning number in the register of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S45. As a result, “5” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state, “2” in the RB gaming state, and “4” in the internal winning state (carry-over state). In step S45, the probability lottery table determined in step S41 is referred to, a lower limit (L) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RL), and the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not a digit has been set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56 of FIG. 48, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S48. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

  In step S48, the probability lottery table determined in step S41 is referred to, an upper limit value (U) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52 of FIG. 48, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S51. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number is equal to the upper limit (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit (R ≠ U). ).

  In step S51, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52 of FIG. 48, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S56 of FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S52, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S55. Thereby, the determined RB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00010000”. In step S55, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S56. As a result, data corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination won is stored in the internal winning combination storage area.

  In step S56, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S44 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is 5 times in the general gaming state, In the RB gaming state, it is twice, and in the internal winning state (carry-over state), it is four times. On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the number of determinations described above is less than 5 in the general gaming state, less than 2 in the RB gaming state, and less than 4 in the internal winning state (carry-over state). It is.

  In step S58, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S60. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S60, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. Thereby, when the random number R does not belong to any numerical range of the probability lottery table of FIG. 16 and Steps S52 to S56 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Will be.

  With reference to FIGS. 49 and 50, the sliding frame number determination processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a first stop operation (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the left stop button operation has been performed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is RB + white 7 small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S63, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table A and the stop operation position, and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is an RB + cherry small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. In step S66, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table B and the stop operation position, and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  In step S67 in FIG. 50, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a carryover state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S68, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S60. In step S68, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a white 7 small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64 in FIG. 49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a cherry small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66 of FIG. 49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, gaming state, stop operation position, stop operation order, and display combination priority table, and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  The control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The gSub reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the gSub reset interrupt stored in the program ROM 83 is generated. It is comprised so that an embedding process may be performed sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, etc. (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, an input monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an input from the operation unit 17 or the like is performed, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, a command input process described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, an image control process described later with reference to FIG. 58 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S71.

  The command input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether or not a command has been received (step S81). The command buffer is a storage area for storing a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. When the determination in step S81 is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the jump destination is OK. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jump destination process corresponding to the received command can be executed. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and if it is determined that data that cannot be processed due to noise or the like is received, or if it is determined that the data is invalid from the history of previously received commands, this determination is NO. Thus, the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG.

  In step S83, a return address is set, and the process proceeds to step S84. The address set in step S83 is basically an address corresponding to the processing in step S85 described later. In step S84, the process jumps to the determined process. Specifically, based on the jump table, the jump destination process corresponding to the head data of the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S85. The jump destination process includes a game start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53, a reel stop process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S85, the command buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIG. The game start process is executed when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs lottery (decision) of the effect identifier based on the battle flag, the main character identifier, and the game start effect determination table (FIGS. 21 and 22) (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. . In step S92, it is determined whether or not the battle flag is on. When this determination is YES, the battle flag has already been turned on, so the process proceeds to step S95, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the production identifier is 1 or 2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S94, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG. In step S94, the battle flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, lottery (decision) of the enemy identifier is performed based on the gaming state, the main character identifier, and the enemy character determination table (FIGS. 24 and 25), and the process proceeds to step S96.

  In step S96, image data is set based on the main character identifier, enemy identifier, effect identifier, and effect table A (FIG. 23), and the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  The reel stop process will be described with reference to FIGS. The reel stop process is executed when a reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 adds “1” to the value of the stop reel number counter (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In step S102, a stop reel identifier is set based on the information read from the reel stop command, and the process proceeds to step S103. The stop reel identifier indicates information on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on which the stop operation has been performed.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop reel counter is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S106 in FIG. In step S104, lottery identifiers are drawn based on the gaming state, stop reel identifier, setting value, current effect identifier, general game state effect determination table or carryover state effect determination table used during the first stop operation, The process moves to step S105. In step S105, image data is set based on the effect identifier and effect table B, and the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  In step S106 in FIG. 55, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop reel counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG. In step S107, it is determined whether the frame identifier is 0 or any of 6-19. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG. 52, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, it is determined whether or not the main character identifier is 1 and the frame identifier is 1 to 5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 56, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not the main character identifier is 2 and the frame identifier is 2 to 5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 56, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, it is determined whether or not the main character identifier is 3 and the frame identifiers are 2 to 4. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 56, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, it is determined whether the main character identifier is 4 and the frame identifier is 3-4. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 56, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the main character identifier is 5 and the frame identifier is 3. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. 56, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  In step S113 of FIG. 56, the effect identifier is determined based on the game state, the set value, the current effect identifier, and the general game state effect determination table or carryover state effect determination table used during the second stop operation. The process moves to step S114. In step S114, image data is set based on the effect identifier and effect table C (FIG. 35), and the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  In step S115 in FIG. 57, it is determined whether or not the frame identifier is 1-5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S116, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S119. In step S116, it is determined whether or not the current effect identifier is any of 61 to 67. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S117, lottery effect identifiers are determined based on the game state, frame identifier, setting value, current effect identifier, and general game state effect determination table or carry-over state effect determination table used during the third stop operation, The process moves to step S118. In step S118, image data is set based on the effect identifier and effect table D (FIG. 41), and the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S119, the battle flag is updated to OFF based on the effect identifier, and the process proceeds to step S120. Specifically, the production identifier is 11, 15, 16, 20, 21, 25, 26, 30, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 45, 46, 50, 51, 61, 65, 66, 71, If it is any of 72, 75, or 76, the battle flag is updated to OFF. In step S120, the value of the stop reel counter is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  The image control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the buffer flag is on (step S121). This process confirms whether or not data to be transmitted to the image control IC 86 is ready. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S123. In the image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data (for example, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier) is transferred to the buffer.

  In step S123, when it is time to transmit data to the next image control IC 86, a buffer flag indicating that data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is ready is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S124. .

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S71 in FIG. The update of the image control IC counter (possible values: 0, 1, 2) is performed by an image control IC / int process described later with reference to FIG. 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/40 ms. That is, 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter every 1000/40 ms. Accordingly, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/40 ms elapses.

  In step S125, “0” is set in the image control IC counter, and the flow proceeds to step S126. In step S126, bank switching is performed in the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S127. In the control RAM 87, a register indicating whether or not to switch banks is developed. When a register for switching is set in this register, bank switching is performed between buffers. In step S127, the data is transferred from the buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S128. In this process, the data moved to the buffer in step S122 is moved to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S128, the buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, when the next timing of 1000/20 ms (the image control IC counter becomes “2”) has come, the buffer flag is set to indicate that the data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is not ready. Turn off and proceed to step S71 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/40 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S131). The image control IC counter is used to determine whether or not 1000/20 ms has elapsed since the timing when the bank control instruction was issued from the previous image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86 (step S124 in FIG. 58). is there.

  The 2 ms interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has passed (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, step S141 is repeated.

  In step S142, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S143. The random number counter is a random number or the like for reference when determining the notification mode effect. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S143, a frame update process described with reference to FIG. 61 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S141. By this effect data update processing, the video (image) corresponding to the image data set in step S96 of FIG. 53, step S105 of FIG. 54, step S114 of FIG. 56, step S118 of FIG. 18, etc. is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. can do.

  The frame update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the timer counter (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In step S152, it is determined whether the timer counter is 25 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S153, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S144 in FIG. The timer counter is a counter for counting a predetermined time interval (for example, 50 ms).

  In step S153, 0 is set in the timer counter, and the flow proceeds to step S154. In step S154, 1 is added to the frame identifier, and the flow proceeds to step S155. By this step S154, 1 can be added to the frame identifier every time 50 ms elapses. For example, when the frame identifier is 1, the frame identifier is updated to 2, and when the frame identifier is 2, the frame identifier is updated to 3.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the value of the frame identifier is 20. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S144 in FIG. In step S156, 0 is set in the frame identifier, and the flow proceeds to step S144 in FIG. Therefore, the frame identifier is an integer value in the range of 0-19.

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

  In the embodiment, in the effect determination table, when the game state is the carryover state and the setting value is 5 or 6, 51 can be selected as the effect identifier regardless of the type of the stop button operated during the first stop operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be set so that 51 can be selected as an effect identifier only when the stop button operated during the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. In this way, when the right stop button 7R is used as the first stop operation, the reliability of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is high, while the gaming state is definitely determined to be the carryover state. There can be no means for informing. Further, when the left stop button 7L is used as the first stop operation, there is a means for definitely informing that the gaming state is the carryover state while the reliability of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is low. Can be. Therefore, the player can appropriately select the stop button to be used as the first stop operation according to the progress of the game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, for example, it is possible to set so that 51 can be selected as the effect identifier only when the stop button operated during the first stop operation is the center stop button 7C. In this way, when the left stop button 7R is used as the first stop operation, in principle only punching is performed, and when the right stop button 7R is used as the first stop operation, only principle kick is applied to the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Can be displayed. On the other hand, when the central stop button 7R is used as the first stop operation, various attacks (punch, kick, special move, etc.) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Therefore, even in such a case, the player can appropriately select a stop button to be used as the first stop operation according to the progress of the game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the embodiment, even when the liquid crystal display unit 2b displays a state in which the hero character 202 or the enemy character 203 attacks, a so-called life gauge is not displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. not. For example, it is possible to provide a hero side life identifier and an enemy side life identifier, count the hero side life identifier and the enemy side life identifier every time the lottery identifier is lottered, and draw the effect identifier based on the counting result. From the viewpoint of the player, the game can be advanced while predicting the victory or defeat of the main character 202 by the life gauge displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, so that the interest of the game is improved. In particular, when the main character 202 can be predicted to win, it can be predicted during the game that the gaming state is the carryover state. In addition, the timing which counts a hero side life identifier and an enemy side life identifier may be before or after lottery of an effect identifier.

  In the embodiment, the general setting for determining the production identifier (production data) for each of the divisions corresponding to 1 or 2 and the division corresponding to 3 or 4 and the division corresponding to 5 or 6 A game state effect determination table is provided. Further, in this general gaming state effect determination table provided for each category corresponding to the set value, the lottery value is set so that the set value and the effect (effect identifier) for which the set value can be estimated are selected in a pair. . For example, in the general gaming state effect determination table corresponding to the category corresponding to the setting value 3 or 4, the lottery value is set so that the effects that can be estimated as the setting values 3 to 6 are selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the general gaming state effect determination table provided for each category corresponding to the set value, the lottery value is set so that the set value and the effect (effect identifier) for which the set value can be estimated are selected one-on-one. It may be. By doing in this way, even a beginner can easily grasp the set value.

  In this case, the probability that an effect corresponding to the set value category is selected (determined) is 70% in the general game state effect determination table provided corresponding to the frame identifier 3, and the frame identifier 2 Or 50% in the general game state effect determination table provided corresponding to 4, and 30% in the general game state effect determination table provided corresponding to the frame identifier 1 or 5. .

  In the embodiment, the predetermined timing is divided into three stages from the first timing to the third timing, but is not limited to this. For example, the division can be provided in n stages from the first timing to the n-th timing. When n is 4 or more, the diversity of the game is increased as compared with the case where n is 3, so that the interest of the game can be improved. On the other hand, when n is 1 or 2, it is more difficult to stop at a predetermined timing than when n is 3, so that a high level of skill is required, and the game according to the skill of the player Can be realized.

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

The perspective view which shows an external appearance. The figure which shows the internal structure of a game machine. The figure which shows a panel display part, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of an Example. The figure which shows the timing chart regarding an image control process. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a probability lottery table determination table. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows a random value storage area. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a display combination priority table. The figure which shows the effect determination table at the time of a game start. The figure which shows the effect determination table at the time of a game start. The figure which shows an effect table. The figure which shows the enemy character determination table for general game states. The figure which shows the enemy character determination table for carryover states. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the effect determination table for carryover states. The figure which shows the effect determination table for carryover states. The figure which shows an effect table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows an effect table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the general game state production determination table. The figure which shows the effect determination table for carryover states. The figure which shows an effect table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a sliding frame number determination process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process for gSub. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the reel stop process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the image control process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows 2ms interruption processing. The flowchart which shows a frame update process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol 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 (5)

A symbol display means for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination on condition that the starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means;
Under the condition of detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection unit, a symbol variation unit that varies symbols displayed in a plurality of columns by the symbol display unit;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rows, and detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting unit and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit, the variation corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit among the symbol variations performed by the symbol varying unit Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of symbols in the row;
Directing means for performing,
Effect information determining means for determining effect information based on a column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means, on condition that the stop operation detecting means has detected a stop operation by a player;
Effect control means for controlling the effect means based on the determination result of the effect information determination means;
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Further comprising a counting means for counting the number of times that the stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation from the time when the start operation detecting means detects the start operation,
The effect information determining means is provided on the condition that the stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation by a player, a numerical value counted by the counting means, a column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means, and the winning combination determination A game machine characterized in that the production information is determined based on whether or not the means determines a specific combination as a winning combination. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
When the winning combination determining means determines that a specific combination is a winning combination,
When the numerical value counted by the counting means is a predetermined numerical value and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit is the first column, the specific information included in the effect information is included in the effect information determining unit. The probability of determining as production information is
When the numerical value counted by the counting means is the predetermined numerical value, and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit is the second column, the effect information determining unit uses the specific effect information as effect information. Higher than the probability of deciding,
When the winning combination determining means does not determine a specific combination as a winning combination,
When the numerical value counted by the counting means is the predetermined numerical value, and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit is the first column, the effect information determining unit is different from the specific effect information. The probability of determining different production information as production information is
When the numerical value counted by the counting means is the predetermined numerical value and the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means is the second column, the effect information determining means determines the different effect information as effect information. A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability of playing. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A row corresponding to the stop operation detecting means and the effect information correspond to at least one of one-to-one or one-to-one. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
The numerical value counted by the counting unit, the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit, the specific combination determined by the winning combination determining unit, and the production information correspond one-to-one or one to plural. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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