JP2007125063A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to easily recognize the stop combination by allowing images of stop figures related to the acquisition of game media at a free location at players' disposals. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, an image display means (81) electrically displays a stop figure image data corresponding to the stop figures and has a display alteration means which alters the display position and size of the stop figure image data according an input by players from an input receiving means (104). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine equipped with a liquid crystal display device is known. 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, in the mainstream pachislot machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and based on the result of this lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation is stopped. Done. In other words, it is a condition that a result related to winning is obtained by internal lottery (hereinafter, the internal lottery result type is referred to as “internal winning combination”), and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. In other words, a winning will be established.

  Such a gaming machine has been proposed that aims to provide a slot machine that can always display the winning of an 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 according to the contents of the stage when the bonus is won. It is possible to perform image production without a sense of incongruity.

In order to display such a liquid crystal display on a larger screen, a transparent liquid crystal panel or a transparent organic EL panel is arranged on the front side of the main reel, and the stop effect of the main reel is displayed in multiple layers to enhance the production effect. A game machine to be used is also known.
JP 2005-034283 A

  In the above conventional gaming machine, depending on its specifications, it may be harmful to good manners, and in order to manufacture a gaming machine, it will be given to society, such as not to be reluctant You must be aware of the impact. As this judgment standard, there are “rules for customs business etc. and law enforcement rules for optimizing business and rules to revise a part of rules concerning certification of game machines and type verification”, which are displayed on the main reel mentioned above It is desirable to display the displayed symbols so that they are always clearly recognized by the player.

  For this reason, the reel is used to display an image on the transparent liquid crystal panel or transparent organic EL panel arranged on the front surface of the main reel described above, or to set a plurality of effective lines on the main reel and display the effective lines. There is a view that turning on and extinguishing the backlight that illuminates the symbol from the back side may hinder the visibility of the symbol for the player.

  And, from such a problem, recently, there is a tendency to avoid the light and image signs related to the internal lottery result in the main reel and its peripheral part. It has been proposed to produce an image on a pseudo image reel displayed on a flat display such as the above-described transparent liquid crystal or transparent organic EL panel. On the other hand, the main reel, which has reduced the effects of light and images, can be disengaged by the player during the rotation of the main reel, which occupies the weight of the game time, and can attract attention to the above flat display. Sex came out. From this way of thinking, the main reel can be a single reel, or it can be made smaller, or the installation position can be moved to a different position from the position where a conventional player can easily see in a normal view. Technology and, conversely, trial and error such as increasing the size of the flat display and arranging the main reel at a position that is easy for the player to visually recognize are repeated.

  However, by making the main reel smaller or moving the position of the main reel to a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, it is possible to visually recognize the stop appearance that is the interest of the player in this type of gaming machine from the past. Considering that a new problem will arise that makes it difficult.

  In addition, by displaying the stop event at an appropriate place for each player, it may be possible for the player to easily see the stop event, so the stop displayed on the flat display It was noted that it would be desirable to be able to change the symbol display location according to the player's preference.

  The present invention provides a game machine that can display a stop symbol image related to the acquisition of a game medium at a free place according to the player's will and, as a result, allow the player to easily recognize the stop event. The purpose is to provide.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. Even if the size of the main reel is smaller than that of a flat display for displaying an effect image, the stop output by the stop design group of the main reel is achieved. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of easily making eyes visible to a player.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later), and player operations (for example, start operation, which will be described later) A game start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) that outputs a game start command signal in response to the operation of the start lever 6) and the game start command signal output from the game start command means On the basis of the above, a symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) for changing a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, Image display means (for example, the liquid crystal display unit 2b) for displaying automatically, and stop control means for stopping fluctuations of the plurality of symbols of the symbol display means ( For example, the image corresponding to a reel stop control process (to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and a plurality of symbols (for example, effect data corresponding to a demo image to be described later) on the image display unit. A predetermined number of games based on a combination of symbol image data storage means (for example, an image ROM 88 to be described later) for storing a plurality of symbol image data to be displayed on the display means and a plurality of stop symbols stopped by the stop control means. An applying unit for applying a medium (for example, a unit for performing processing in step S17 described later) and an image control unit for displaying the symbol image data stored in the symbol image data storing unit on the image display unit (for example, described later) The image control microcomputer 81), input receiving means (for example, a touch panel 104 described later) for receiving input from the player, Display changing means for changing the display size of the stop symbol image data corresponding to the stop symbol stopped by the stop controller in the symbol image data in response to an input from the force receiving means (for example, an image control microcomputer described later) 81), and the like.

  (2) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later), and a game start command signal according to an operation by the player A game start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) that outputs a signal, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on detection of the game start command signal output from the game start command means Design variation means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later) and image display means for electrically displaying an image (for example, an image control microcomputer described later). 81, a liquid crystal display unit 2b, etc.) and stop control means (for example, reel stop control to be described later) for stopping fluctuations of the symbols of the symbol display means A symbol image data storage unit (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a plurality of symbol image data to be displayed on the image display unit corresponding to a plurality of symbols of the symbol display unit (for example, An image ROM 88 to be described later) and a granting unit for granting a predetermined number of game media based on a combination of a plurality of stop symbols stopped by the stop control unit, for example, a unit for performing the process of step S17 to be described later) Image control means (for example, an image control microcomputer 81 described later) for displaying the design image data stored in the design image data storage means on the image display means, and input receiving means for receiving input from the player (for example, , Touch panel 104 described later) and the input from the input receiving unit, the stop control unit stops the symbol image data. A gaming machine comprising display changing means (for example, an image control microcomputer 81, guide menus 151, 153, etc., which will be described later) for changing the display position of the stopped symbol image data corresponding to the stopped symbol. .

  According to the above gaming machine, the image display means electrically displays the stop symbol image data corresponding to the stop symbol, and the display position (size) of the stop symbol image data according to the input by the player from the input receiving means. Display changing means for changing. Therefore, the player can display a stop symbol image (stop symbol image data) related to the acquisition of the game medium by changing the display size (position) based on the input by the player. For example, by increasing the display size (position) by the player's input, it is possible to improve the player's recognition of the stop symbol. As a result, it is possible to display an image of the stop symbol related to the acquisition of the game medium at a free place according to the player's will, and to make the player easily recognize the stop symbol.

  (3) The image control means displays effect image data related to a game (for example, effect data corresponding to a demo image to be described later) on the image display means, (1) or ( A gaming machine according to 2).

  According to the invention described in (3), in order to display the effect image as the image to be displayed on the image display means, the display size of the stop symbol image data is changed to improve the player's visual recognition of the effect image. It is possible.

  (4) Selection image data storage means (for example, an image ROM 88 to be described later) for storing selection image data for allowing the player to select a display area for the stop symbol image data; and the selected image data in the image display means Selection image data control means (for example, an image control microcomputer 81 or an image control IC described later) that displays the selected image data stored in the storage means is provided, and the display change means is based on the display of the selected image data. The display size or the display position of the stop symbol image data is changed in accordance with an input from the player to the input receiving means, according to any one of (1) to (3), Gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (4), in order to receive the input from the player by displaying the selected image data for changing the area (position) of the stop symbol image, for example, the input interface is Even with a small number of gaming machines, it is possible to easily prompt the player to change the display size and display position of the stop symbol image data. For example, by displaying the selected image data at all times while the player is playing the game, the player can easily make the change at a free timing.

  (5) The image display means is arranged near the height of the player's line of sight and occupies a large area relative to the surface facing the player (for example, the effect display area 23) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), further comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (5), the image display means is provided with an image display unit that is disposed in the vicinity of the height of the player's line of sight and that occupies a large area relative to the surface facing the player. In addition, it is possible to display stop symbol image data related to the provision of the game medium, and to change the display of the size and position of the stop symbol image data. That is, a stop pattern related to the provision of the game medium is displayed at a predetermined place within the range of the image display unit at a place selected by the player's will, but is placed near the player's line of sight, If the image display unit occupies a large area relative to the surface facing the player, the player stops from the location of the image display unit that spreads in the vicinity of the player's line of sight to a favorite location. Since the display mode (size, position) of the symbol can be selected, the player can easily recognize the stopped symbol.

  According to the present invention, an image of a stop symbol related to acquisition of a game medium can be displayed at a free place according to the player's will, and as a result, the player can easily recognize the stop event. A gaming machine can be provided.

  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 portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c are formed as substantially vertical surfaces. In addition, behind the front door 2, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, each of which has a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface, are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. Each main 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 display line described later is validated. 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 main 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 main 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 stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

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

  The panel display unit 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 and the number of credited medals when a winning is established.

  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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later). In addition, the effect display area 23 is a touch panel and can receive input from the player.

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

  A center line 8 is provided as a display line in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. This display line is activated when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserts a medal into the medal slot 10 (hereinafter, the activated display line is referred to as “valid line”). "). When the BET number is 1 or more, the display line is activated regardless of the BET number.

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) are provided in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the symbol variation display (moving display) in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. . Each display line connects a symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed at least when the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can be pressed. It will be in a transmissive state so that symbols on 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized. Then, a state in which the player cannot visually recognize the symbols on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (for example, an effect that darkens the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R) is not performed.

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

  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. Then, an effect image according to various internal winning notifications or winning combinations, symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R ', a menu display for inputting on the touch panel, and the like are displayed. The symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R 'are images for displaying symbols arranged on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, in the effect display area 23, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R display the symbols of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and in the effect display area 23, the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ are displayed. It is displayed as a pseudo sub reel. Further, the symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R 'are displayed as pseudo sub reels. The size of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ is relatively larger than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the position is near the height of the player's line of sight. Not limited. The display of the design images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ as effects and pseudo sub reels is specifically, for example, in the form shown in FIGS.

  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. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, there are three vertical columns of symbols (9 symbols in total) that appear in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops. An LED housing circuit board is installed on the back side. 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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are 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. The central reel 3C and the right reel 3R have the same structure as the left reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

  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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) and BET lamps arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 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, even if a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, the main reels 3L, 3C, The symbols arranged on 3R 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 rotation and stop of the main 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 that are displayed when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 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 main 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.

  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 housing circuit board passes through the reel sheet. Since 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, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. .

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

  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.

  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, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. An effect image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (symbol 191)”, “don-chan (symbol 192)”, “BAR (symbol 193)”, “bell (symbol 194)”, “red cherry ( A symbol row composed of symbols of “symbol 195)”, “blue cherry (symbol 196)”, and “replay (symbol 197)” is shown. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  In each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “Red 7” and “BAR” constituting the symbol combination of MB (continuous differential device related to the second type special object) are the maximum number of sliding symbols (in the embodiment, 4) There is a place arranged at a symbol interval exceeding 4. For example, the code number 04 “red 7” and the code number 14 “red 7” of the left reel 3L are arranged at nine symbol intervals.

  Here, MB1, MB2, red cherry, blue cherry, bell, red 7 bell, BAR bell, donchan bell, composite role, and replay are provided as the role of the embodiment. Hereinafter, MB1 and MB2 are collectively referred to as “middle bonus (MB)”. In addition, red cherry, blue cherry, bell, red 7 bell, BAR bell, and donchan bell are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination in advance, and the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and switched (shifted). ), And used for giving game value. A plurality of combinations of profits and symbol combinations given to the player are associated with the composite combination (a set of a plurality of combinations). The displayed symbol combination (profit given to the player) is determined according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state and a challenge bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CB gaming state”). The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination and the stop control mode of the reel (the maximum number of so-called “sliding symbols”). Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished based on the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of winning internally, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the like. Note that the left reel 3L in the CB gaming state stops within a first time (for example, 75 ms) after the left stop button 7L is operated. In other cases, stop within a second time (eg, 190 ms). That is, a plurality of types of game states are provided in which the maximum time until the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated is provided.

  The general gaming state is composed of a normal section having no carryover combination, a replay time section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT section”) having a higher probability of internal replay than the normal section, and a carryover section having a carryover combination. The In the carryover section, there is no internal winning for the MB, and in the normal section and the RT section, the MB may be won internally. The RT section has a higher probability of internal winning for replay than the normal section and carryover section.

  Therefore, the normal section, the RT section, and the carryover section are basically different gaming states. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). The carryover combination is included in the internal winning combination. The game sections in the general gaming state other than the RT section are hereinafter referred to as “non-RT sections”.

  Whether or not it is an RT section can be determined by whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more. The RT game number counter is set to 50 at the start of the general gaming state after the MB is established (134 in FIG. 29 described later). The counter value is decremented by 1 in one game (step S10 in FIG. 19 described later). When the MB is won internally, the counter value is updated (cleared) to 0.

  Whether it is a carryover section or not can be determined by the presence or absence of a carryover combination. When there is no carryover combination and the value of the RT game number counter is 0, it is a normal section.

  The CB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “second type special character” is operating. In the CB gaming state, the left reel 3L is uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding symbols is 1), and the maximum number of sliding symbols on other reels is 4. Note that the maximum number of sliding symbols is 4 in a gaming state other than the CB gaming state. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of symbol movement after the corresponding stop button is operated.

  The CB gaming state can be identified by whether the CB operating flag is on or off. The CB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the CB gaming state. The condition for updating the CB operating flag to ON is that an MB operating flag described later is ON. The condition for updating the CB operating flag to OFF (step S131 in FIG. 29 described later) is that one game is completed.

  The MB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not an advantageous state is generated due to the establishment of the MB. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, one medal bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high). The condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that the MB is established. MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. The condition for updating the MB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payout possible number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the MB operating flag is updated to ON until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. When MB is established, 250 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the MB operating flag and the CB operating flag from when the MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When the MB is established, the MB operating flag is updated to ON. When the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. At the end of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to off. If the MB operating flag is ON at the start of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the MB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the MB operating flag is updated to OFF, the CB operating flag is set to OFF. The state updated off is maintained. Therefore, when the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the MB is established, the CB gaming state is maintained until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  FIG. 5 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 100a, and sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps 100b 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. 19 to 31 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (FIG. 13 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode according to the stop button operation. A stop table group and the like for determining are 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, and various storage areas are provided. In the RAM 33, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a current gaming state, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, 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 main 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. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, 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 main reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 13 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is that the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal symbol combination I can say that.

  After the rotation of the main 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 main 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 values corresponding to the rotation positions within the range of one rotation for each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In order to associate the rotational positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table (FIG. 10 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the corresponding code number A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol.

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 11 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination (a combination of symbols corresponding to a display combination to be described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination to be described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof are determined. A winning determination code (establishment determination code) (not shown) is associated. The above symbol combination table is used to confirm the winning (display combination) and determine the number of payouts at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and after the stop of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Referenced when doing. 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 the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process (internal lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the operation signal sent and the determined stop table, a signal for stopping the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  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. 6 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. 31 to 36 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables, 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 MB notification flag described later is stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 and a touch panel 104 are 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 touch panel 104 has a display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 2b as a touch panel, and is used for player input. For example, there is a sensor on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the position or the like is grasped in accordance with the pressing or contact of the player's finger or the like. The image control microcomputer 81 sends a command to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 through the image control IC 86 and the serial ports 82 and 92 according to the input transmitted from the touch panel 104. In the embodiment, a guide menu is displayed in the effect display area 23 so that the screen can be customized (FIGS. 7 to 9).

  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 according to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (the above-described notification mode effect or the like) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIGS. 7 to 9 described later). For example, the image control IC 86 displays a later-described effect image (moving image) corresponding to the internal winning combination or the like in the effect display area 23.

  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 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to LEDs 100a and lamps 100b. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal 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 92 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like. The work RAM 94 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 95 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 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a display example when the guide menu 151 is displayed in the effect display area 23 and settings relating to the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ are performed. First, the sub-control circuit 72 accepts selection of guide menu display. The display may be performed by the operation unit 17 or may be performed by a player touching or pressing a predetermined portion on the touch panel 104. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 receives a selection for displaying the guide menu (step S191 in FIG. 35 described later), displays the guide menu (step S192 in FIG. 35 described later), and the purpose in the guide menu 151. Select the menu. In FIG. 7, “Reel layout change” in the menu 152 is selected.

  When the player selects “change reel layout”, the sub-control circuit 72 accepts this selection (step S193 in FIG. 35 described later) and sets a setting item 153 related to the menu (“reel layout change menu”). ) Is displayed and further setting items are accepted (steps S193 and S194 in FIG. 35 described later). In FIG. 7, the “size” menu is selected. This is an item for changing the display size of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R 'displayed in the effect display area 23.

  Further, when the sub-control circuit 72 accepts the selection of the “size” menu, it displays further setting items 154 and 155 (step S194 in FIG. 35 described later). In FIG. 7, an enlargement menu 154 and a reduction menu 155 are displayed. The player changes the size of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ by selecting these setting items (steps S195 and 196 in FIG. 35 described later). When the change is made, for example, an enlargement / reduction bar 156 may be displayed in the effect display area 23 and used as a guide for size setting. In addition, the player may accept the setting of the size by directly touching or scrolling the memory of the enlargement / reduction bar 156. In the effect display area 23, the symbol images 21L'a, 21C'a, and 21R'a are displayed in the set sizes. FIG. 7 shows a state where the reduction menu 155 is selected and becomes smaller in the direction of the arrow 157. When the setting is completed, the symbol images 21L'a, 21C'a, and 21R'a after the setting are displayed. The display and setting after this setting may be performed simultaneously. For example, the size of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, 21R ′ may change as the reduction menu 155 or the enlargement / reduction bar 156 is touched or pressed, or the player may change the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, 21R. The size may be changed as the finger is moved in the direction of the arrow 157 from a part of '(for example, the spot 158). Further, in order to confirm the size setting, the player may touch or press a portion other than the enlargement menu 154, the reduction menu 155, the enlargement / reduction bar 156, or the spot 158, and the end menu 159 may be ended. Alternatively, it may be determined by accepting selection of another menu (step S197 in FIG. 35 described later).

  FIG. 8 shows a display example when the positions of the symbol displays 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ are changed. The process until the setting item 153 is displayed is the same as that in the case of “change size” in FIG. Moreover, you may carry out following a size change. In the embodiment, after the “size change”, the position is continuously changed. However, the setting may be performed individually or the setting order may be reversed. Then, the sub control circuit 72 accepts selection of a “position” menu in the setting item 153 (step S198 in FIG. 33 described later). This is an item for changing the display position of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R 'displayed in the effect display area 23.

  Further, when the sub-control circuit 72 accepts the selection of the “position” menu (step S198 in FIG. 35 described later), further setting items 160 to 163 are displayed (step S199 in FIG. 35 described later). In FIG. 8, an up button 160, a right button 161, a down button 162, and a left button 162 are displayed. The player changes the position of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R 'by touching or pressing each button (step S200 in FIG. 35 described later). In the effect display area 23, the symbol images 21L'a, 21C'a, and 21R'a are displayed at the set positions. In FIG. 8, the symbol images 21L′b, 21C′b, and 21R ′ in which the symbol displays 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ are moved to the upper right of the effect display area 23 using the up button 160 and the right button 161 are used. b is displayed. The display and setting after this setting may be performed simultaneously. For example, the positions of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ may be changed as one of the upper button 160, the right button 161, the lower button 162, and the left button 162 is touched or pressed. The position may be changed as the finger is moved in any direction while touching a part of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ (for example, the spot 164). In addition, in order to confirm the position adjustment setting, the player may touch or press a portion other than the upper button 160, the right button 161, the lower button 162, the left button 162, and the spot 158, and may end. You may confirm by accepting selection of the end menu 159 or another menu (step S202 of FIG. 35 mentioned later).

  In order to change the display size and display position of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′, in the present embodiment, the entire symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ are set as a group. As shown in FIG. 9, each of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ may be set individually. Further, the sizes and positions of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ may not be the same size and may not be aligned on the horizontal line.

  The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and a symbol combination table to be described later, the combination of symbols arranged along the active line can be grasped.

  The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table is a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and a payout for each inserted number (BET number) corresponding to the display combination. It has information on the number of sheets. This symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When the winning number described later is 1 (red cherry), the display combination may be red cherry. When “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display role is red cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted players is 3, Three medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  When “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display role is blue cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted players is 3, Three medals are paid out. When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a bell. When the number of inserted sheets is 1, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted sheets is 3, 12 sheets are displayed. Medals are paid out.

  When “red 7-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is red 7 bell. When the inserted number is 1, 12 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, One medal is paid out. When “BAR-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BAR bell. When the inserted number is 1, 12 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 1 is displayed. A medal is paid out. When “Don-Chan Bell-Bell” is lined up along the active line, the display role is Don-Chan Bell. When the number of inserted coins is 1, 12 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted coins is 3, One medal is paid out. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” (a combination of symbols for operating the continuous action device related to the second type special combination) is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes MB1 and the gaming state becomes the CB gaming state. Transition. When “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is MB2, and the gaming state shifts to the CB gaming state.

  Here, since the regulation regarding the number of symbol combinations for operating the continuous actuating device according to the second type special combination is not defined, the number of symbol combinations can be freely defined. For example, it is possible to arrange symbols such as bells and replays. For example, the upper limit number of payouts of the continuous operation device (MB) related to the second type special object may be 250, and the high probability replay end condition may be 50 games after MB end, and MB internal winning.

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIG. 13 to be described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. In the case of the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 13 to be described later) is selected, and basically 9 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S71 in FIG. 24 to be described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination.

  Specifically, it is the number of times to determine whether or not the random number value is within a predetermined range (a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to a winning number described in FIG. 13 described later). However, in the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined to be 9 is updated to 7 (step S73 in FIG. 24 described later).

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state and includes information on a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning number for each inserted number. FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. In addition, internal lottery tables other than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state such as the internal lottery table for the CB gaming state are omitted.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the random number is a lower limit value corresponding to the winning number 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 or not it is within the numerical range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. Further, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the numerical 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 internal lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is never within the numerical 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 on the basis of the winning number, the gaming state, the inserted number, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 14 described later).

  For example, in the general gaming state (game section other than the carryover section), when the inserted number is 3, and the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 850, first, the random number value X (850) for the winning number 9 ) -Lower limit value L (544) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (850) −the upper limit value U (895) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, when the extracted random number value is 850, the winning number 9 is won. When winning the winning number 9, the MB2 corresponding to the winning number 9 becomes the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 14) described later.

  Next, for the winning number 8, a random value R (850) −lower limit value L (171) is calculated. Since this calculation result is 0 or more, the random number value R (850) −the upper limit value U (522) is calculated. This calculation result is greater than zero. Accordingly, since the random number value is not within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, if the extracted random number value is 850, the winning number 8 is unfair.

  In this way, each of the winning numbers 7-1 is calculated by repeating the calculation of the random number value R (850)-the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random value R (850)-the upper limit value U until the winning number becomes 0. Determine whether you are winning. When the extracted random number value is 850, the winning numbers 7 to 2 are invalid. On the other hand, for the winning number 1, the lower limit value L is 807 and the upper limit value U is 1066, so that the winning number is won. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is 850, the winning numbers 1 and 9 are won, and both the red cherry and MB2 are determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 14) described later. The

  Here, in the carryover section, since the number of lotteries is updated to 7 (step S73 in FIG. 24 described later), there is no case where the winning number 8 or 9 is determined. Based on the table (FIG. 14), MB1 or MB2 is not determined as an internal winning combination. Also, in the RT section, the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number 7 and the inserted number of sheets: 1 is changed to 32217, and the upper limit value corresponding to the inserted number of sheets: 3 is changed to 37808, so the probability of internal winning in replay is normal. It becomes relatively higher than the section and carryover section. Specifically, the probability of internally winning a replay in the RT section is 29800/65536 when the number of inserted sheets is 1 and the number of inserted sheets is 3. The probability of internal winning for replay in the non-RT section is 8980/65536 when the inserted number is 1 and the inserted number is 3.

  In the normal section, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has a lottery value of 8980 corresponding to the winning number 7 in the case of the number of inserted games: 3. On the other hand, in the RT section, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 7 is 29800 in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the number of inserted games is three. Therefore, it can be said that a plurality of internal lottery tables for general gaming state (winning combination determination information) for determining an internal winning combination are stored.

  Here, an expected value K of the number of medals to be paid out per “one medal” (unit game value) bet on one game (expected value not considering so-called “missing”) will be described. This expected value K can be basically calculated by calculating {Payout number / BET number} × {Probability of internal winning} for each internal winning combination in the probability lottery table and adding them. The internal winning probability is a value obtained by dividing the lottery value by 65536.

Assuming that the expected value in the RT section of the general gaming state where the game is played with 3 bets is K,
K = {3/3} × {260 / (65536-29800)} (red cherry)
+ {3/3} × {260 / (655536-29800)} (blue cherry)
+ {12/3} × {7300 / (65536-29800)} (bell)
+ {1/3} × {4 / (65536-29800)} (red 7 bell)
+ {1/3} × {4 / (65536-29800)} (BAR bell)
+ {1/3} × {4 / (65536-29800)} (Don-chan Bell)
= 0.832
It becomes.

  Here, when the replay is established, the next game can be played without betting medals, but it can be considered that the medals are not paid out. Therefore, the replay probability lottery value (“29800”) is subtracted from “65536” in the denominator of the internal winning probability.

In addition, the expected value T of the net increase in medals in the RT section is obtained when the RT section continues for 50 games. Therefore, the payout number is calculated by multiplying the expected value K by the number of inserted games (50 × 3) in 50 games, and the inserted number 150 is subtracted from the calculated paid-out number,
T = K × 150-150
= -25.24
It becomes.

  As described above, the expected value K is smaller than 1. Therefore, the RT section in the general gaming state in which a game is played with a BET number of 3 is basically a disadvantageous state that is disadvantageous for the player. Also, as shown in the expected value T, the RT section has a relatively high probability of winning a replay “29800/65536”, but after ending 50 games, about −20 to −30 sheets Since the number of medals decreases, it is basically a disadvantageous state for the player.

  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 symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown in correspondence with the winning number are information for identifying the internal symbol combination and are each 1-byte data. The internal winning combination 2 is basically related to the carryover combination.

  In the general gaming state, when the winning number is 0 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. When the winning number is 1 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is red cherry. When the winning number is 2 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is blue cherry.

  When the winning number is 3 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is a bell. When the winning number is 4 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is red 7 bell. When the winning number is 5 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is a BAR bell. When the winning number is 6 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00100000”, the internal winning combination is Don-chan Bell.

  When the winning number is 7 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is replay. When the winning number is 8 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is MB1. When the winning number is 9 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is MB2.

  In the CB gaming state, the internal winning combination 2 is “00011111” in any case where the winning number is 0 to 5, and the internal winning combination is a composite combination.

  The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is basically information for identifying a mode of stop control 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 reel stop initial determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial determination table includes stop table information corresponding to values 0 to 9 of the stop select counter. A winning number is basically set in the stop select counter (step S106 in FIG. 26). However, when the internal winning combination is a composite combination, 8 or 9 is set in the stop select counter (step S108 in FIG. 26).

  The stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols, etc.) It has. Each stop table is basically configured to be able to establish a corresponding internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the drawing priority table will be described.

  The pull-in priority table includes information on the relative priorities of pulling in symbol combinations corresponding to the combination. “Pull-in” (pull-in) basically constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to a drawing target role within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols at a symbol stop position (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol stop position”) connected by an active line. Stopping a reel (reel corresponding to a stop operation) that is a target of stop control so as to display a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “drawing target symbol”). The winning combination is a combination (internal winning combination) corresponding to the symbol combination to be arranged along the effective line.

  However, in the case of the second stop operation and the third stop operation, when the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the drawing target combination together with the drawing target symbol corresponding to the current stopping operation are displayed at the effective symbol stop position, Displaying the drawing target symbol at the effective symbol stop position in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R connected by the effective line connecting the effective symbol stop positions is referred to as “retraction”.

  Replay has the highest priority for retraction. MB has a higher priority than a role other than replay. For this reason, when MB is carried over and replay is internally won, replay is preferentially established. On the other hand, when a combination other than replay is won internally when MB is carried over, MB is preferentially established.

  Red cherry, blue cherry and bell have higher priority than red 7 bell, BAR bell and donchan bell. Therefore, in the CB gaming state, in the stop control of the center and right reels 3C and 3R, red cherry, blue cherry, and bell pull-in are performed with priority over red 7 bell, BAR bell, and Don-chan bell.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on the operating flag updated to ON, the value set in the bonus end number counter, the number of games that can be played, and the number of winnings that can be won for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing of step S144 in FIG.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag includes an MB operating flag corresponding to the display combination.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, carryover combination, and random value storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 18 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. In this internal symbol combination 1 storage area, the information (data) of the internal symbol combination is stored (stored) in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to MB1.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to MB2. Bit 3 (fourth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination 1 storage 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 1 storage area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is MB1.

  (2) of FIG. 18 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. In the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, information (data) of the internal symbol combination is stored (stored) in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to red 7 bell. Bit 4 (the fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the BAR bell. Bit 5 (sixth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the high cyber. Bit 6 (seventh bit) and bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination 2 storage 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 2 storage area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is blue cherry.

  (3) of FIG. 18 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 1 (second bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to MB1. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to MB2. Bit 0 (first bit), bit 3 (fourth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (in the case of a carryover section), 1 is stored in bit 1 (second bit) or bit 2 (third bit) corresponding to MB1 or MB2 of the carryover combination storage area (carryover combination) “00000010” or “00000100” is stored in the storage area).

  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 (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 are erased (cleared). 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, a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, a medal insertion / start check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11-13.

  In step S5, a random number value for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random value extracted in this process is used in the internal lottery process described later. In step S6, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a start command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S10. 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 S10, RT game number counter subtraction processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In the RT game number counter subtraction process, when the value of the RT game number counter is 1 or more, a process of subtracting 1 from the counter value is performed.

  In step S11 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game 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 S13, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, a display combination retrieval process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a display combination command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S19. If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out. In step S19, it is determined whether the MB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S20, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S32, the CB operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  The medal insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0, that is, whether or not replay has been established in the previous game (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. The automatic insertion counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be automatically inserted when the display combination is replay. In step S42, the insertion of medals is permitted, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S43, the inserted number (inserted number counter) is updated based on the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S44. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals.

  In step S44, a bet command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, it is determined whether or not insertion of medals is permitted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S46, the medal sensor / BET switch is checked, and the process proceeds to step S47. Specifically, input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is checked.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not a signal from the medal sensor / bet switch has been detected, that is, whether or not a medal has been inserted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is detected. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S48, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S48, it is determined whether or not the value of the input number counter is less than the maximum input number. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S49, 1 is added to the value of the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, 1 is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S51. The effective line counter is a counter for identifying the number of effective lines for which the display combination has been determined among the plurality of effective lines. In step S51, a BET command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, 1 is added to the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, it is determined whether the inserted number is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S54, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 of FIG. 19, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S62, the identifier of the CB gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S63, the identifier of the general gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. Thus, in the gaming state monitoring process, the gaming state is monitored based on the operating flag (CB operating flag), and the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected in step S71 of FIG. 24 described later. Information for this purpose is stored in the RAM 33 (game state storage area).

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines the number of lotteries according to the gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 12) (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, 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 S74, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73. Here, the case where the determination in step S72 is NO is a carryover section. In step S73, the number of lotteries is changed to 7, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, 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 S75. Thus, “9” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state, “6” in the CB gaming state, and “7” in the internal winning state (carry-over section). In step S75, the internal lottery table determined in step S71 is referred to, the lower limit (L) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, 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 S77.

  In step S77, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86 in FIG. 25, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S78. 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 S78, the internal lottery table determined in step S71 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 S79. In step S79, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random number value (R) stored in the random number value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, 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 S82 in FIG. 25, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S81. 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 S81, 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 S82 in FIG. 25, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86 in 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 S82, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, referring to the internal winning combination determination table, the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area determined in step S83 is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area. Here, a bit corresponding to the type of the small combination won in the internal winning combination 2 storage area is set.

  In step S85, the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and the bonus check data is obtained, and the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S86. As a result, the determined MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00010000”. In step S86, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S87. Here, a bit corresponding to the MB or replay won in the internal winning combination 2 storage area is set.

  In step S87, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S88. In step S88, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S89, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether the random value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is 9 times in the general gaming state, This is 6 times in the MB gaming state and 7 times in the internal winning state (carry-over section). On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the number of determinations is less than 9 in the general gaming state, less than 6 in the MB gaming state, and less than 7 in the internal winning state (carry-over section). It is.

  In step S89, referring to the internal winning combination determination table, the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S90. In step S90, the logical sum of the determined internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area. In step S91, a logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and bonus check data is obtained, 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 S92. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S92, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. Thus, if the random value R does not belong to any numerical range of the internal lottery table of FIG. 13 and Steps S82 to S86 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Will be.

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

  First, the CPU 31 compares the data in the internal winning combination 2 storage area with the composite combination check data (“00011111”) (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the data in the internal winning combination 2 storage area is the same as the combined combination check data. When this determination is YES (when the internal winning combination is a composite combination), the process proceeds to step S108, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the winning number is 0. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S104, the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the operating combination check data (“00001111”) is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether the logical product is 0 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and when NO (when there is a carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, the winning number is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S107, the data in the internal winning combination 1 storage area is numbered, 6 is added, and the result is stored in the stop select counter, and the flow proceeds to step S109. Numbering is, for example, 1 when bit 0 is on (when 1 is stored in bit 0), and when bit 1 is on (when 1 is stored in bit 1). 2 and when bit 2 is on (when 1 is stored in bit 2), it is 3. Specifically, when the data in the internal winning combination 1 storage area indicates MB1 or MB2, 8 and 9 are stored in the stop select counter in each case.

  In step S108, 8 or 9 is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S109. Specifically, when the internal winning combination is MB1, 8 is set in the stop select counter, and when the internal winning combination is MB2, 9 is set in the stop select counter. In step S109, a stop table is determined and stored based on the reel stop initial setting table, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  The reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, that is, whether or not there is an input from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S113. If NO, the process moves to step S111.

  In step S113, information on the reel that is rotating on the right side is set, and the process proceeds to step S114. With this information, for example, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel. In step S114, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, the stop table, and the pull-in priority table, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, a planned stop position (position to stop the symbol) is determined based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the process proceeds to a stop planned position waiting state, and the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a reel stop command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S118. In step S118, it is determined whether or not there is a rotating reel. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S111, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 acquires an effective line counter (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. At the start of the game, 1 is stored in the active line counter (step S50 in FIG. 22). In step S122, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. 20, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123. The value of the effective line counter becomes 0 when the search for the display combination for one effective line is completed.

  In step S123, a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, the payout number is updated based on the display combination and the input number, and the process proceeds to step S126. In step S126, the effective line to be searched is changed, and the process proceeds to step S127. In step S127, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S122.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 updates the CB operating flag to OFF (step S131), and proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S133, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S134. In step S134, 50 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S143. In step S142, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S145. Specifically, in step S145, the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic input counter.

  In step S143, it is determined whether or not the display combination is MB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S144, MB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table, and the process proceeds to step S145. In the MB operation process, the MB operating flag is updated to ON, and 250 is set in the bonus end number counter. In step S145, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 31, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU (CPU 31) will be described. This periodic interruption process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In step S152, input port check processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S153. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed. In step S153, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S154. Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of the reel is controlled.

  In step S154, a lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. Specifically, the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned on based on the number of medals bet on the game. Further, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals when the winning combination is established, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19. In step S155, the register is restored and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the reset interrupt process by the sub CPU (image control microcomputer 81) will be described.

  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. Based on the generation of the interrupt, the program ROM 83 stores “by the sub CPU. The “reset interrupt process” is sequentially performed.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S162, command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163. In this command reception process, effect data by the LEDs 100a, the speakers 9L and 9R, the liquid crystal display device 131, the lamps 100b, and the like is determined according to the type and information of the received command. In step S163, a command for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b (a command corresponding to the determined production data for each control circuit such as the LEDs 100a) is output. The process moves to S161.

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

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a command has been received (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. In step S172, the jump destination process is determined based on the jump table, the process is performed, and the process basically proceeds to step S163 in FIG.

  The start process will be described with reference to FIG. This start process is performed when a start operation is performed.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the MB notification flag is on (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. 32, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S182.

  The MB notification flag is information for identifying whether or not to notify the player that the MB is won in the carryover section. The condition that the MB notification flag is updated to ON is that only the MB is won internally in the normal section, that is, the MB does not win together with the small part, and the role other than the replay is the first time after the carryover section starts. It is that I won the inside. In addition, the condition for the MB notification flag to be updated off is that the carryover section ends.

  In step S182, it is determined whether it is a carryover section. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S186, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S183. In step S183, it is determined whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. In step S184, it is determined whether or not a small combination is included in the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. 32, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the MB notification flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. When the MB notification flag is updated to ON, the notification shown in FIG. 7 is issued until the current carryover section ends. In step S186, it is determined whether or not replay is included in the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. 30, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S187. In step S187, the MB notification flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG.

  The display position / display size changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 35 shows processing for changing the display size and display position of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′, and processing performed by the sub-control circuit 72. First, the sub control circuit 72 accepts selection of a guide menu (step S191), and proceeds to step S192. In step S192, a guide menu is displayed and the process proceeds to step S193. In step S193, selection of reel layout change is accepted, and the process proceeds to step S194. In step S194, a reel layout change menu is further displayed, and the process proceeds to step S195. In step S195, a change in the display size (size) of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', and 21R 'is accepted, and the process proceeds to step S196. In step S196, the symbol images 21L'a, 21C'a, and 21R'a after the display size are changed are displayed, and the process proceeds to step S197. In step S197, it is determined whether or not to change the display size. If it is determined as YES, the process proceeds to step S198. If it is determined as NO, the process returns to step S195.

  In step S198, the sub-control circuit 72 accepts selection for changing the display position of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R ', and proceeds to step S199. In step S199, a display position change menu is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S200. In step S200, the display position change is accepted and the process proceeds to step S201. In step S201, the symbol images 21L'b, 21C'b, and 21R'b after the display position change are displayed, and the process proceeds to step S202. In step S202, it is determined whether or not to change the display position. If this determination is YES, basically the process returns to step S163 of FIG. If NO is determined, the process returns to step S198.

  The display position / display size initialization process will be described with reference to FIG.

    FIG. 36 shows a process for initializing settings such as changing the display size and display position of the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′, and the process performed by the sub-control circuit 72. In step S211, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a start command has been received from the main control circuit 71. If yes, the process returns to step S211, and if no, the process moves to step S212. In step S212, time measurement is started, and the process proceeds to step S213. In step S213, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a start command has been received from the main control circuit 71. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S212, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S214, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S215, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S213. In step S215, settings such as changing the display size and display position of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', and 21R 'are initialized, and the process returns to step S211.

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

  In the present embodiment, in the liquid crystal display unit 2b, in addition to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R that always display the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the stop appearance of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the effect display area 23 The symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ are displayed. Since the display sizes and display positions of the symbol images 21L ', 21C', 21R 'can be arbitrarily changed, display according to the player's preference is possible. Thereby, a player who attaches importance to the effect displayed in the effect display area 23 during the game, or a player who wants to display the symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, 21R ′ in a large size for the purpose of so-called eye-catching, for example. Thus, it becomes possible to meet the needs of various players, and it can be expected to improve the interest of the players.

  FIG. 37 shows, as another embodiment, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R and effect display area 23 separately from the liquid crystal display unit 2b. It is provided. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2d changes depending on the rotation and stop modes of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3) described later. In this embodiment, since the liquid crystal display unit 2b can be secured large, it is possible to produce a more powerful effect. According to this configuration, it is possible to physically eliminate the possibility that the image displayed in the effect display area 23 overlaps with the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, as compared with the above-described embodiment. Become. Therefore, when producing an image of the effect display area 23, it is not necessary to adjust the coordinates so that the display position of the image is not placed on the front surface of the main reel. Will increase.

  As another embodiment, in the present embodiment, symbol images 21L ′, 21C ′, and 21R ′ as pseudo sub reels are displayed in the effect display area 23. However, not only the images but also the main reels 3L, In addition to 3C and 3R, sub reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′ may be provided (FIG. 38). That is, as shown in FIG. 39, there are sub reels 3L ′, 3C ′, 3R ′ from the sub motor drive circuit 39s as reels controlled by the sub control circuit 72, and stepping for rotationally driving the sub reels 3L ′, 3C ′, 3R ′. There are motors 49L ′, 49C ′, 49R ′, and a sub reel position detection circuit 50s.

  As shown in FIG. 40, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L ', 49C', and 49R 'is connected to the output section of the sub reel control microcomputer. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the sub reel control microcomputer, and controls the operation of each actuator. In this case, the liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 3L ′, 3C ′, 3R ′ (ie, on the front side of the display surface). . The configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131 and the like is the same as in this embodiment. With this configuration, the sub-reels 3L ′, 3C ′, and 3R ′ can perform a conventional so-called turn-off effect and the like, and therefore, a large design change is made when creating an image or program of the effect display area. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can efficiently design a new performance or the like and that complies with regulations relating to the performance of the gaming machine.

  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 the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The 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 a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a reel stop initial determination table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows various storage areas. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process by sub CPU. The flowchart which shows a command reception process. The flowchart which shows a start process. The flowchart which shows a display size and a display position change process. The flowchart which shows a display size and a display position initialization process. The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit.

Explanation of symbols

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 21L ', 21C', 21R 'Symbol image 23 Effect display area 30 Micro Computer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Image control microcomputer 104 Touch panel 151 Guide menu 152 Menu 153 Setting item 154 Expansion menu 154 Setting item 155 Reduction menu 156 Expansion / reduction bar 157 Arrow 158 Spot 159 Exit menu 160 Up button 160 Setting item 161 Right Button 162 Down button 162 Left button 164 Spot

Claims (5)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player;
A symbol changing means for changing a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start command means;
Image display means for electrically displaying an image;
Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of the plurality of symbols of the symbol display means;
A symbol image data storage means for storing a plurality of symbol image data to be displayed on the image display means, corresponding to the symbols of the symbol display means;
An assigning means for giving a predetermined number of game media based on a combination of a plurality of stop symbols stopped by the stop control means;
Image control means for displaying the symbol image data stored in the symbol image data storage means on the image display means;
Input receiving means for receiving input from the player;
A display changing unit for changing a display size of the stop symbol image data corresponding to the stop symbol stopped by the stop control unit among the symbol image data in response to an input from the input receiving unit;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player;
A symbol changing means for changing a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start command means;
Image display means for electrically displaying an image;
Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of the plurality of symbols of the symbol display means;
A symbol image data storage means for storing a plurality of symbol image data to be displayed on the image display means, corresponding to the symbols of the symbol display means;
An assigning means for giving a predetermined number of game media based on a combination of a plurality of stop symbols stopped by the stop control means;
Image control means for displaying the symbol image data stored in the symbol image data storage means on the image display means;
Input receiving means for receiving input from the player;
In response to an input from the input receiving means, a display changing means for changing a display position of the stop symbol image data corresponding to the stop symbol stopped by the stop control means among the symbol image data,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the image control means displays effect image data related to a game on the image display means. Selection image data storage means for storing selection image data for causing the player to select a display area of the stop symbol image data;
The image display means includes selection image data control means for displaying the selection image data stored in the selection image data storage means,
The display changing means changes a display size or a display position of the stop symbol image data in response to an input from the player to the input receiving means based on the display of the selected image data. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The image display means includes an image display unit that is disposed in the vicinity of the height of the line of sight of the player and occupies a large area relative to the surface facing the player. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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