JP2007175409A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suitable and highly interesting to both of a player who wants to enjoy performances and a player who wants to quickly play a game by displaying an information code readable by using portable terminal equipment in the performance displayed at a performance display means. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) is provided with an image control microcomputer (81) for deciding the performance of suggesting a big bonus and displaying a two-dimensional code pattern (205) coded in a form readable by using the portable terminal equipment (204) on the basis of a winning role decided by a main control circuit (71). The two-dimensional code pattern (205) includes an URL for executing the performance of reporting a bonus probability that a bonus is included in the winning role decided by the main control circuit (71) in the portable terminal equipment (204) with the two-dimensional code pattern (205) being read by the portable terminal equipment (204) as a trigger. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of symbols, and each reel starts rotating on condition that a game medium (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is inserted. When the player operates the start switch that outputs the requested signal, the player performs an internal lottery process to determine the winning combination, and when the player operates the stop switch that outputs a signal that requests the rotation of each reel to stop. The reel stop is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery and the timing at which the player stops the stop switch, and the number of medals and the like according to the combination of the stopped symbols are paid out.

  Among the above-mentioned multiple types of winning combinations, there are big bonuses and regular bonuses (BB, RB, hereinafter simply referred to as “bonus”) that allow players to win many medals, etc. I want to win many bonuses and receive more medals. In addition, this type of gaming machine includes a liquid crystal display device that performs image effects as means for performing effects related to the result of the internal lottery, and performs various effects on the player.

  In order to prevent the production from being canceled in the middle due to the insertion of medals or the like in the production on the liquid crystal display device, there is also provided a game machine that provides a production that can be canceled and a production that cannot be canceled and controls the production. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, a game machine is also provided that allows the production to be canceled in the middle by insertion of a medal or the like, and controls so that it is not canceled when the re-gamer is activated or the like (for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-126171 A JP 2004-344448 A

  However, there is a problem that the player is troubled by whether to execute the effect that is being executed to the end and enjoy the fun, or to end the effect in the middle and improve the time efficiency. .

  Therefore, the present invention displays information codes that can be read using a portable terminal in the effect displayed on the effect display means, so that both the player who wants to enjoy the effect and the player who wants to play the game quickly. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that is suitable and highly interesting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in gaming machines, the code information is determined by the winning combination determining means when the code information is read by the mobile terminal. It is characterized by including identification information for performing in the portable terminal the effect of notifying the expectation that the special combination is included in the combination in a predetermined manner.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A symbol display means comprising a plurality of reels that are attached to the outer peripheral surface and rotated by driving a stepping motor and a display window that displays a part of the plurality of symbols. Reel 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R (to be described later) and a game for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player (for example, a starting operation to be described later, an operation of a start lever 6 to be described later). A winning combination for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination to be described later) based on detection of a start instruction means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and a game start command signal output from the game start instruction means. For determining means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) and an operation by a player (for example, operation of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) A stop command means for outputting a stop command signal (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later), a winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, and a stop command signal output from the stop command means Stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, means for performing reel control processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and stop control means based on Profit granting means (for example, a medal, which will be described later) is given to the player when the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means becomes a predetermined combination based on the fact that the rotation of the reel is stopped. A means for performing the processing of step S13 and step S15 in FIG. 18 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and a special role (for example, BB to be described later) in the symbol display means. ) On the condition that a combination of symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR” described later) is displayed, which is relatively advantageous to the player. Special game generating means for generating (for example, RB gaming state described later) (for example, means for performing bonus operation monitoring processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and effect display means for displaying various effects (for example, A liquid crystal display device 131, which will be described later, and an effect determining means for determining the effect displayed by the effect display means (for example, a means for performing a game start process described later, an image control microcomputer 81), and the effect determining means. Is code information (for example, a two-dimensional code pattern to be described later) encoded in a form that implies the special role and can be read using a portable terminal (for example, a portable terminal 204 to be described later). 05) is determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, an effect shown in FIG. 32 to be described later), and the code information includes the code information. In the event that the special combination is included in the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to being read by the winning combination in a predetermined manner (for example, bonus probability described later) (for example, FIG. 33 described later) Including the identification information (for example, a URL described later) for performing in the portable terminal a production shown in FIG. 2, an BB1 sound, a BB2 sound, and a premium sound to be described later. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the effect determination means imposes a special effect that implys a special role and displays code information coded in a mode that can be read using a mobile terminal. Determine based on the winning combination determined by the means. The code information is produced in the portable terminal in such a manner that the expected degree that the special combination is included in the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means when the code information is read by the portable terminal is notified in a predetermined manner. Including identification information. In other words, the specific effect that displays the code information is an effect that implies a special role, and when this effect is performed, the player may have determined the special role as the winning character. I can recognize that. In addition, the player can enjoy the highly interested production of notifying the expected degree that the special combination is included in the winning combination in a predetermined manner by reading the code information displayed by the specific presentation with the portable terminal. Can do. Therefore, whether or not the player should enjoy all of the specific effects by displaying code information that implies the special role in the middle of a series of effects that inform the specific effects and the expected degree in a predetermined manner. Can be determined. Therefore, the player who wants to grasp all of the series of effects can enjoy the effects subsequent to the specific effects by reading the code information with the portable terminal. On the other hand, a player who thinks that it is enough to recognize the possibility that the special role is won is not played by the player without reading the code information by the mobile terminal, that is, without enjoying the effect of this specific effect. It can be performed. Therefore, whether or not to read the code information by the mobile terminal, whether to enjoy the effect that the degree of expectation that the special combination is included in the winning combination is notified in a predetermined manner, or whether to proceed to the next game immediately Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is suitable and highly interesting for both a player who wants to enjoy the performance and a player who wants to play the game quickly.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the code information is used for performing an effect to be notified in the predetermined mode with a predetermined numerical value (for example, 50% described later, 20% described later) in the portable terminal. A game machine characterized by including the identification information.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), since the effect that is notified in a predetermined mode performed in the mobile terminal is performed with a predetermined numerical value, the player can quickly and easily grasp the predetermined mode. it can.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1), the code information includes a predetermined sound (for example, a BB1 sound described later, a BB2 sound described later, and a premium described later) in the portable terminal device in an effect to be notified in the predetermined mode. A game machine characterized by including identification information for performing sound).

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in (3), since the effect informed in a predetermined mode performed in the mobile terminal is performed in a predetermined sound, the player can easily grasp the predetermined mode without visual recognition. can do.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the winning combination determining means detects the special combination based on detecting one game start command signal output from the game start command means. And a general combination related to a combination of symbols different from the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination in the predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination.

  (4) According to the gaming machine described in the above, even when a combination of symbols corresponding to the general role is displayed, the game can be performed with the expectation that the player has won the special role. Can be maintained.

  According to the present invention, depending on whether or not the code information is read by the mobile terminal, an effect that the degree of expectation that the special combination is included in the winning combination is notified in a predetermined manner, or the process proceeds immediately to the next game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is suitable and highly interesting for both a player who wants to enjoy the production and a player who wants to play the game quickly.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a service providing system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The service providing system 300 includes a gaming machine 1, a server device (Web server) 200, and a mobile terminal 204. The server device 200 and the portable terminal 204 are connected via the Internet 203 and the portable telephone exchange network 206, and are configured to be accessible to each other. In addition, the server device 200 includes a data management device 201 and an effect database 202 that stores bonus effect data (image data 207 and sound source data 208).

  The service providing system 300 provides a service for performing a series of effects for informing information on bonuses described later. This series of effects starts when a two-dimensional code pattern 205 that is an image obtained by encoding predetermined URL information is displayed on the gaming machine 1 at the time of a start operation described later. The two-dimensional code pattern 205 is imaged by the portable terminal 204 provided with an imaging device. The portable terminal 204 generates the URL information based on the two-dimensional code pattern 205.

  Furthermore, the mobile terminal 204 can request the server device 200 to download bonus effect data corresponding to the generated URL information via the Internet 203 and the mobile phone switching network 206. Upon receiving this request, in the server apparatus 200, the data management apparatus 201 reads the bonus effect data corresponding to the URL information from the effect database 202, and sends it to the mobile terminal 204 via the Internet 203 and the mobile phone exchange network 206. The bonus effect data is transmitted (disclosed).

  The player can receive the bonus effect data at the portable terminal 204 and can browse a Web page corresponding to the bonus effect data. That is, the mobile terminal 204 performs an effect of notifying information related to the bonus. In this way, a series of effects for notifying information related to the bonus is performed across the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 204.

  The mobile terminal 204 is composed of, for example, a mobile phone terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS (Personal Handyphone System), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), etc., and browses a web page based on a specified URL (data) Browser software. The portable terminal 204 includes a CCD camera as an imaging device and a speaker as a sound output device. Furthermore, the portable terminal 204 includes a unit that reads a two-dimensional code pattern imaged by the imaging device and acquires (decodes) information included in the two-dimensional code pattern.

  The two-dimensional code pattern 205 is an image in which information is displayed in a vertical and horizontal mosaic pattern with black and white cells (cells), and includes images of two-dimensional codes such as QR code (registered trademark), DataMatrix (registered trademark), and PDF417. .

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that performs a game using a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, a token, or the like, or a card or the like that stores information on a game value assigned to a player. However, in the following description, a medal is 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 having substantially vertical surfaces are formed. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited (ie, stored) or consumed to play the game. Also, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET for selecting the number of medals consumed to play one game out of credited medals (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) by pressing operation. A switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 selects “1” as the number of inserted sheets by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET switch 12 selects “2” as the number of inserted sheets by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET switch 13 is selected with “3” as the number of inserted sheets by one pressing operation.

  When these BET switches 11 to 13 are pressed, the display line is activated (details will be described later). The operation of pushing the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion 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 unit 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push 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, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reel by the player's operation and starting the variation of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R shown in FIG. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range. The operation in which the player tilts the start lever 6 in order to start changing the symbol is hereinafter referred to as “start operation”.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4. In the embodiment, one game (ie, unit game) basically starts when a start operation is performed, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

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

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes 7-segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game in a bonus game (for example, a big bonus game described later and a regular bonus game described later). The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets.

  The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets 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 display windows 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 is the pattern displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped (that is, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped). And the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 described later (see FIG. 4 described later).

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

  The display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction as display lines. These five display lines are activated when the player pushes the BET switches 11 to 13 described above or when the player inserts medals into the medal slot 10 (validated display lines). (Hereinafter referred to as “effective line”).

  Here, each display window 21L, 21C, 21R is provided with three symbol display areas (that is, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage) in the vertical direction (ie, vertical direction). That is, the left reel 3L upper, the left reel 3L middle, the left reel 3L lower, the middle reel 3C upper, the middle reel 3C middle, the middle reel 3C lower, the right reel 3R upper, the right reel 3R middle, and the right reel 3R lower The symbol display area is provided. When the variation of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R stops, the symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas provided in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Each of the display lines 8a to 8e connects one symbol display area in each of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R.

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

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 is an image for informing that a bonus (for example, BB1 and BB2 described later) has been determined as an internal winning combination, an image for increasing the interest of the game, and the player advantageously proceeds with the game. Information necessary for the display is displayed.

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

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stops, the vertical three rows of symbols (that is, a total of nine symbols) that are stopped and displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed. The circuit board for LED accommodation is installed on the back side of the pattern. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted by the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side of the reel sheet.

  The left reel 3L is provided at the center of the cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames of the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined distance. And a transmission member that transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L to the 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 so that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (that is, a total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the display window 21L. The central reel 3C and the right reel 3R have the same structure as that of 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, a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths at a ratio in which a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). And fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, and the like.

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

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the member which has translucency. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. In the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 3).

  Here, in FIG. 4, in order to control the operations of the bonus game information display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and the BET lamps 17a to 17c, an area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a The illustration of the electric circuit arranged on the back side of 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. Normally white means white display when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134) (that is, the liquid crystal panel 134 proceeds from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R side). The light is transmitted). Therefore, 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 display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are passed through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols arranged in can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  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 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 of a transparent material and transmit incident light without reflecting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R is driven (that is, when a voltage is applied to a portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R) will be described. To do.

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

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”. Information on the correspondence between each symbol and code number is stored in a ROM 32 described later as a symbol arrangement table (not shown). The code number is information for identifying the position of the symbol on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (design 91)", "BAR (design 92)", "Bell (design 93)", "Watermelon (design 94)", "Cherry (design 95) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”, and“ blank (symbol 97) ”are displayed. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  “Blank” is basically a symbol that is not directly related to the symbol related to the internal winning combination. That is, even when “blank” is displayed along any one of the active lines, the player is not given any profit such as payout of medals, automatic insertion of medals, and transition of the gaming state described later. .

  In the embodiment, BB1, BB2, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and lose are provided as internal winning combinations. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB (big bonus)”. Cherry, bell, and watermelon are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state and a regular bonus gaming state (hereinafter, abbreviated as “RB gaming state”) constituting a regular bonus game which is a bonus game. The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 22 described later) for determining the internal winning combination, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the number of sliding symbols and whether or not the bonus game is being operated.

  The general gaming state includes a normal section having no carryover combination and a carryover section having a carryover combination. In the carryover section, BB is not determined as the internal winning combination, and in the normal section, BB may be determined as the internal winning combination. The carryover combination is determined when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (described later in FIG. 22) is allowed to be displayed along one or more games. This is information for identifying a combination of symbols.

  The carryover section operates on condition that BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 22 described later). On the condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is displayed along the active line, the carryover section ends, and a big bonus game composed of a plurality of regular bonus games is activated.

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off an RB operating flag described later. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON. The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The game possible number counter is a counter that counts the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. The winable number counter is a counter that counts the number of games in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed along the active line and medals are paid out in the RB gaming state.

  The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not to operate the RB gaming state. The condition that the BB in-operation flag is updated to ON is that the symbol combination corresponding to BB (that is, “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is displayed along the active line. Is Rukoto. The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to be off is that the number of medals that have been paid out exceeds the payable number (a bonus end number counter described later becomes 0).

  Here, the payable number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during a period from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off. When BB is established, 350 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  While the BB operating flag is on, the expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value used to play the game (for example, one medal bet on one game) is: It is relatively higher than the expected value of the general gaming state (the degree of advantage is relatively high).

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, when the possible game number counter becomes 0 or the possible win number counter becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the combination of symbols corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for extracting a random number value is added thereto. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 to perform processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the operation of each actuator. The CPU 31 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 36 for generating a random number, and a sampling circuit 37 for extracting a random value from the generated random number. It is connected. Note that the CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 may be omitted, but may be left for preliminary use.

  The ROM 32 stores programs executed by the CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 18 to 27 described later) and fixed data. In the ROM 32, for example, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 9 and 10 to be described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on the extracted random number value and a display for determining a reel stop mode according to a stop operation. An expected combination storing area (not shown) and the like are stored. In addition, various control signals to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. The RAM 33 stores, for example, internal winning combination, carryover combination, information on the current gaming state, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. The display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and the like, the hopper 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to the command of the hopper driving circuit 41, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  Further, by outputting a driving pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a motor driving circuit 39 for controlling the rotational operation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40, and the BET lamp 17a. , 17b, 17c, a lamp driving circuit 45 that controls turning on and off, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that controls display by a display unit (ie, bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.). Is connected to the CPU 31. These drive circuits each receive a control signal output from the CPU 31 and control the operation of each actuator.

  Further, as means for generating an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switches 11, 2- There are a BET 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 an operation in which the start lever 6 is tilted, and outputs a game start command 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 stop command signals for instructing to stop changing the symbols in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse signal from a reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal for detecting the rotation position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of payout of medals when the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches a specified value. appear.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 is generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is tilted. One random number value is extracted from the random number. The random number value extracted in this way is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 33. For example, an internal winning combination or the like based on an internal lottery table (FIGS. 9 and 10 described later) stored in the ROM 32 is used. Referenced to determine.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value.

  On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”. As a result, the count value of the drive pulse corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbol arrangement table stored in the ROM 32 is used for associating the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol arrangement table, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated, and information indicating the symbol corresponding to each code number Is associated with the symbol code.

  The ROM 32 stores a symbol combination table (FIG. 12 to be described later). The above symbol combination table is used for the display combination and player described later after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when performing control to stop the rotation of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. Is referred to in order to determine the profit (for example, the number of medals to be paid out) given to the.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 22 described later) based on the extraction of the random number, the CPU 31 stops the stop switches 7LS, 7CS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7RS, and a signal for performing control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the input signal sent from the 7RS and the determined stop table (not shown).

  If the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination is displayed along the active line, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

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

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted 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. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b 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 program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that 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. However, the image control microcomputer 81 executes the program stored in the program ROM 83 to cause disturbance. It is configured to extract numerical values.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 28 to 31 described later).

  The work RAM 84 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the later-described effect contents determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  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. The control RAM 87 is expanded with registers of the image control IC 86 and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register and the like of the image control IC 86 at every predetermined timing.

  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 and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is a means for temporarily storing information 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 content of the effect (for example, effect data described later). 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. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly controls only the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs a process for controlling the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. .

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

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

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 8, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 9 and 10 described later) and an internal lottery table determination table for determining the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIGS. 9 and 10 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 (FIG. 9 described later) for the general gaming state is selected, and basically “6” is determined as the number of lotteries (step S61 of FIG. 22 described later). In the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state (described later in FIG. 10) is selected, and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries (step S61 in FIG. 22 described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination.

  Specifically, the number of lotteries is the number of times that it is determined whether or not the random number value is within a predetermined range (a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to a winning number described later with reference to FIG. 9). However, in the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined as “6” is updated to “4” (step S63 in FIG. 22 described later).

  With reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, an internal lottery table used in an internal lottery process (FIG. 22 to be described later) for determining an internal winning combination will be described. FIG. 9 shows a general gaming state internal lottery table used in the general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table used in the RB gaming state.

  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. In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table, “0” to “65535” until the winning number becomes “0” in descending order from the same lottery number determined by the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 8). It is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the random numbers in the range “” is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number. When 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 (ie, determined). Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won and an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11 described later).

  Further, the internal lottery table is set so that the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations that may be won (that is, determined) are overlapped. For these reasons, a plurality of internal winning combinations may be determined by one lottery. For example, when the number of inserted coins is three and the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is “1900”, the extracted random number value is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value. The numbers are “3” and “6”.

  Therefore, in this case, both the winning numbers “3” and “6” are won, and both the watermelon and BB1 are determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11 described later). . Moreover, since the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of cherry and BB2 are set to overlap, both cherry and BB2 are determined as an internal winning combination in one lottery. Is allowed.

  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 becomes “0”, the winning number becomes “0”, and the loss is determined as an internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the loss is not an internal winning combination associated with a profit (for example, a medal payout) given to the player. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss can be considered to be an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of roles provided in advance, but in the embodiment, it corresponds to the loss. Assume that no combination of symbols is provided.

  Here, in the carryover section, the number of lotteries is updated to “4” (step S63 in FIG. 22 described later), so that the winning number “5” or “6” is not determined. Therefore, in the carryover section, BB1 or BB2 is not determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11 described later).

  With reference to FIG. 11, an internal winning combination determination table for determining an internal winning combination based on the winning number will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes a winning number and information of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number (that is, “flag (data)”). The internal winning combination information is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the internal winning combination. Note that the minimum information amount of the flag (data) required to identify the internal winning combination is 8 bits.

  When the winning number is “0”, the loss (that is, “00000000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “1”, cherry (that is, “00000001”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “2”, a bell (that is, “00000010”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “3”, a watermelon (that is, “00000100”) is determined as an internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “4”, replay (that is, “00001000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “5”, BB2 (that is, “00010000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “6”, BB1 (that is, “00100000”) is determined as the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the symbol combination table used for determining the display combination and determining the payout number corresponding to the determined display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination to be described later and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination. The display combination is basically information (that is, data) for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the active line. The display combination is provided corresponding to a predetermined combination of symbols and profits given to the player (for example, paying out medals, operation in a gaming state).

  When a symbol combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the effective line, cherry (ie, “00000001”) serves as a display role. When the inserted number is one or two, fifteen medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is three, four medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When a combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line, the bell (ie, “00000010”) serves as a display role. When the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 8 medals are paid out.

  When the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the active line, the watermelon (that is, “00000100”) serves as a display and 12 medals are paid out. When the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” is displayed along the active line, replay (that is, “00001000”) is displayed and a medal is automatically inserted. That is, in the game next to the game in which the replay is a display role, the same number of medals as those inserted in the previous game are automatically inserted, so that the player can perform the start operation without performing the insertion operation. Can do.

  When a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the active line, BB1 (that is, “00100000”) serves as a display and the big bonus game is activated. When the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed along the active line, BB2 (that is, “00010000”) serves as a display and the big bonus game is activated.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the bonus operation time table referred to in the bonus operation monitoring process (step S23 in FIG. 19 described later) and the bonus operation check process (step S104 in FIG. 25 described later) will be described. .

  The bonus operating time table includes information set in an operating flag (for example, a BB operating flag, an RB operating flag), a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning possible number counter. Specifically, the bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag (for example, “00000001”) set in an RB operating process, which will be described later, and information on a game possible number counter (“12”). Number counter information (“8”). Further, the bonus operation time table includes information on an operating flag (for example, “00000010”) set in a BB operation processing described later, and information on a bonus end number counter (“350”).

  With reference to FIG. 14, the internal winning combination storing area, the carryover combination storing area, and the random value storing area will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 14 shows an internal winning combination storing area for storing information on the internal winning combination. The information of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in an internal winning combination storing area consisting of 8 bits. In the internal winning combination storing area, bit 0 is a storing area corresponding to cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to replay.

  Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas. Here, in the internal winning combination storing area, the bit corresponding to the internal winning combination is “1”. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (when bit 1 is “1”), the internal winning combination is a bell.

  (2) of FIG. 14 shows the carryover combination storage area for storing information on the carryover combination. The carryover combination information is stored in a carryover combination storage area consisting of 8 bits. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 0 to bit 3, bit 6, and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  For example, when there is a carryover combination (that is, when it is a carryover section), “1” is stored in bit 4 or bit 5 corresponding to BB2 or BB1 of the carryover combination storage area (that is, carryover combination storage area) "00100000" or "00010000" is stored in the When there is no carryover combination (that is, when it is not a carryover section), “0” is stored in bit 4 or bit 5 corresponding to BB2 or BB1 in the carryover combination storage area (that is, in the carryover combination storage area). “00000000” is stored).

  (3) in FIG. 14 shows a random value storage area (storage area). This random value storage area is provided in the RAM 33. In this random value storage area, numerical information relating to random numbers for lottery extracted in step S5 of FIG. 18 described later is stored. In step S5 of FIG. 18 described later, any one piece of numerical information is extracted from 0 to 65535 as a random number for lottery, and the extracted numerical information is stored in the random value storage area.

  It should be noted that a display combination storage area for storing display combination information, an operating flag storage area for storing operating flag information, and the like may be provided as storage areas.

  With reference to FIG.15 and FIG.16, the effect identifier determination table used in order to determine an effect identifier is demonstrated. Basically, a plurality of effect identifier determination tables are provided for each inserted number. The effect identifier determination table includes information on the probability that the effect identifier is determined (selected) corresponding to the effect identifier. However, in the embodiment, the effect identifier determination table is divided and provided for each group of internal winning combinations.

  The effect identifier is information that directly defines the contents of the effect, and the effect identifier and the effect data are associated one-on-one. When any one of “effect J” to “effect R” is determined as the effect identifier, the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (FIG. 32 described later). Note that numbers such as “1” and “2” may be adopted as the effect identifiers in place of characters such as “effect A” and “effect B”.

  For example, in the determination of the effect identifier based on the effect identifier determination table, the random number value extracted from the random numbers in the range of “0” to “255” is included in any of the predetermined numerical ranges configured to have the above-described probability. Judge whether or not The effect identifier corresponding to the numerical value range including the random number value is determined. Then, later-described effect data corresponding to the effect contents is determined based on the determined effect identifier and effect breakdown (FIG. 17 described later).

  That is, as the effect identifier, the probability that “effect A” is determined is “252/256”, the probability that “effect H” is determined is “2/256”, and the probability that “effect I” is determined is “2”. / 256 ”, the numerical ranges (“ 0 to 251 ”,“ 252 to 253 ”, and“ 254 to 255 ”are associated with each effect identifier so that the effect identifier is determined to be a probability. )) Is provided. When the random value extracted from the random numbers in the range of “0” to “255” is “252”, “effect H” corresponding to the numerical range “252 to 253” is determined as the effect identifier. Then, the later-described effect data corresponding to the effect content (“appearance of two-dimensional code from treasure box”) is determined based on the determined “effect H” and effect breakdown (FIG. 17 described later).

  The effect identifier determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 15 is used in the process of step S174 of FIG. 31 described later when the number of inserted sheets is three. The effect identifier determination table A includes information on the probability that the effect identifier is determined corresponding to the effect identifier for each replay, bell, and loss.

  The effect identifier determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 15 is used in the process of step S176 of FIG. 31 described later when the number of inserted sheets is three. The effect identifier determination table B includes information on the probability that the effect identifier is determined corresponding to the effect identifier for each watermelon and cherry.

  The effect identifier determination table C shown in (1) of FIG. 16 is used in the process of step S177 of FIG. 31 described later when the number of inserted sheets is three. The effect identifier determination table C includes information on the probability that the effect identifier is determined corresponding to the effect identifier for each of BB1 and BB2.

  The effect identifier determination table D shown in (2) of FIG. 16 is used in the process of step S178 of FIG. 31 described later when the number of inserted sheets is three. The effect identifier determination table D includes information on the probability that the effect identifier is determined for each “watermelon / BB1” and “cherry / BB2” corresponding to the effect identifier. Here, “watermelon / BB1” indicates that both watermelon and BB1 are included as internal winning combinations, and “cherry / BB2” indicates that both cherry and BB2 are included as internal winning combinations.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the breakdown of effects used for selecting (determining) the content of the effect corresponding to the effect identifier will be described.

  The production breakdown includes production content, URL information, and information by the portable terminal 204 (that is, content notified in the portable terminal 204) corresponding to the production identifier. The production content is the content of the production corresponding to the production data. The production data is composed of a plurality of pieces of information (data) necessary for realizing various productions. Specifically, the effect data is sound source data for generating image data that can identify the mode of the effect in the effect display area 23 and sound effects (sound source) related to the effect produced by the speakers 9L and 9R. .

  The URL information is the content of the URL included in the two-dimensional code (two-dimensional code pattern 205) when the production content corresponding to the production identifier is “appearance of 2D code from treasure box”. The information by the portable terminal 204 is the content of the effect performed in the portable terminal 204 when the URL included in the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is accessed.

  For example, when “effect J” is determined as the effect identifier, an effect in which the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is displayed from the treasure box on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is performed. Further, the URL included in the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is “http: //***.***/001.htm”. Information notified by the portable terminal 204 based on this URL is “ Indicates that the bonus probability is 50%.

  Here, the bonus probability will be described. The bonus probability indicates the degree to which BB1 or BB2 is winning (so-called production reliability) when at least one of cherry, watermelon, BB1, or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination.

  In addition, the bonus probability basically includes the probability that an effect identifier corresponding to an effect for notifying information related to the bonus is determined based on the effect identifier determination table, and only a small role becomes an internal winning combination based on the internal lottery table. It is a value that can be calculated from the included probability and the probability that both the small combination and bonus are included in the internal winning combination based on the internal lottery table.

For example, the bonus probability K corresponding to “effect J” is determined based on the effect identifier determination table B because “effect J” may be determined in the effect identifier determination table B and the effect identifier determination table D. The probability that “J” is determined is K1, the probability that “effect J” is determined based on the effect identifier determination table D is K2, the probability that only the small role (cherry) is included in the internal winning combination is K3, and the small role ( (Cherry) and bonus (BB2) are both included in the internal winning combination K4.
K (%) = (K2 × K4) / (K1 × K3 + K2 × K4) × 100
= (128/256 x 120/65536) / (32/256 x 480/65536 + 128/256 x 120/65536) x 100
= 50
It becomes.

  In this way, notification of the bonus probability calculated as described above is performed instead of simply notifying that the bonus has been won. Therefore, a player who is highly interested in winning the bonus can expect to be notified and can play a game in consideration of the bonus probability to be notified. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by adding the determination by the player to the game.

  Here, the production contents will be described in more detail. The contents of the effects are roughly classified into effects in which jewels appear from the treasure box and effects in which a two-dimensional code (two-dimensional code pattern 205) appears from the treasure box. The effect of jewels appearing from the treasure box is basically an effect of notifying the internal winning combination. In the production of the embodiment, the internal winning combination is notified (suggested) by the color of the gemstone to be displayed.

  Specifically, by displaying a blue jewel, it is notified that the internal winning combination is replay (the color of the symbol is blue). By displaying a yellow jewel, it is notified that the internal winning combination is a bell (the color of the design is yellow). By displaying a red jewel, it is informed that the internal winning combination is cherry (the color of the symbol is red). By displaying blue and red gemstones, it is notified that the internal winning combination is either cherry or replay. By displaying yellow and green gemstones, it is notified that the internal winning combination is either a bell or a watermelon.

  By displaying the silver jewel, it is basically notified that the internal winning combination is any one of BB1, watermelon, and lose. However, both BB1 and watermelon may be included in the internal winning combination. By displaying the golden jewel, it is basically notified that the internal winning combination is BB2, cherry, or lose. However, the internal winning combination may include both BB2 and cherry. Therefore, when a gold or silver jewel is displayed, the player can play the game with the expectation that the bonus has been won. In addition, white gemstones may be displayed regardless of the type of internal winning combination.

  The effect in which the two-dimensional code pattern 205 appears from the treasure box is a part of a series of effects for informing information related to the bonus. In addition, the production in which the two-dimensional code pattern 205 appears from the treasure box is triggered by the start operation, and production identifiers (“production J” to “production R”) corresponding to the production informing the information related to the bonus based on the production identifier determination table. Is started on the condition that it is determined, and the operation is ended on the condition that the input operation or the start operation after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (that is, for performing the next game).

  As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the probability that the effect identifier corresponding to the effect for informing information related to the bonus is determined is relatively higher when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won. Very expensive. Since the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the probability defined in this way, the player can guess whether or not the bonus has been won. That is, when the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is displayed, there is a high possibility that the player has won the bonus. Therefore, the display of the two-dimensional code pattern 205 makes the player expect that the bonus has been won. . However, since the display of the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is performed even when either watermelon or cherry is won, it does not definitely notify that the bonus has been won.

  On the other hand, the effect performed in the mobile terminal 204 based on the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is to notify the bonus probability by a numerical value (for example, 50%, 20%) displayed on the mobile terminal 204 or the mobile terminal 204. It is notified that the bonus has been definitely won by the sound (for example, BB1 sound, BB2 sound, premium sound) output from. By enjoying this notification, the player can obtain information on a deeper bonus, so the player can stop playing the game even though he is likely to win the bonus or wins the bonus. The chances of suffering such disadvantages are reduced. The bonus probability may be notified according to the type of sound output from the mobile terminal 204.

  Therefore, when the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, a player who is interested in a bonus probability or an effect that is informed that the bonus is definitely won can be At 204, it is possible to enjoy the following effects. On the other hand, a player who wants to play a game rather than such an effect recognizes that there is a high possibility of winning a bonus from the two-dimensional code pattern 205 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. , You can play games ignoring the continuation of the production. In this way, it is possible to realize a game that is suitable and highly interesting for both the player who wants to enjoy the production and the player who wants to play the game quickly.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the main flowchart by control of main CPU (namely, main control circuit 71) is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 initializes the storage contents of the RAM 33 and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 deletes (that is, clears) the designated storage area (for example, information on the internal winning combination storage area) in the RAM 33 (step S2), and then performs the process of step S3. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game.

  In step S3, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, and then performs a process in step S4. In this process, the CPU 31 performs a process for operating the RB based on the operating flag. In step S4, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, and then performs the process of step S5. In this process, the CPU 31 performs processes such as updating the number of inserted sheets and transmitting a demo command, which will be described later, based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11-13. In step S5, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area, and then performs the process of step S6. The random value extracted by this process is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 22 described later).

  In step S6, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, and then performs the process of step S7. In this process, the CPU 31 determines (shifts) the gaming state based on the operating flag. In step S7, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, and then performs the process of step S8.

  In step S8, the CPU 31 performs a process of transmitting a start command to the sub control circuit 72, and subsequently performs a process of step S9. 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 S9, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. If this determination is YES, the process of step S11 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S10 is subsequently performed.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process (that is, wait), and then performs a process of step S11. Specifically, the CPU 31 invalidates the input based on the player's operation to start the game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, 4.1 seconds)) has elapsed since the previous game started. Process to make. In step S11, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels, and subsequently performs the process of step S12. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates all three later-described effective stop button flags corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R to ON.

  In step S12, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, and subsequently performs a process of step S13. In step S13, the CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the symbol combination table, and then performs the process of step S14. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and the symbol combination table (FIG. 12). In step S14, the CPU 31 performs a process of transmitting a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72, and subsequently performs a process of step S15. This display command includes information on the display combination determined in step S13.

  In step S15, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process, and then performs the process of step S16. In step S16, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number, and then performs the process of step S17. If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out. In step S17, the CPU 31 determines whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S18 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S19 is subsequently performed.

  In step S18, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, and subsequently performs a process of step S19. In step S19, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, and subsequently performs a process of step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the bonus operation monitoring process for operating the regular bonus game will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S21). When this determination is YES, the process of step S22 is subsequently performed, and when it is NO, the process of step S4 of FIG. 18 is subsequently performed. In step S22, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process of step S4 in FIG. 18 is subsequently performed, and when NO, the process of step S23 is subsequently performed.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 13), and subsequently performs processing in step S4 of FIG. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the RB operation flag to ON, and stores the values of the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter in the RAM 33. In step S21 to step S23, when the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 updates the RB operating flag to on when the RB gaming state ends so that the RB gaming state starts again. Process.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the medal acceptance / start check process performed based on the insertion operation and the start operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 sets 40000 as an initial value in the demonstration timer stored in the RAM 33, and then performs the process of step S32 (step S31). The demonstration timer is a timer for measuring that a state (non-game state) in which no operation (BET operation or the like) by the player is performed continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 45 seconds). Since the value set in this demonstration timer is decremented by 1 every 1173 ms in the interrupt processing (FIG. 26 described later) under the control of the main CPU, the initial value is set in this timer. It becomes 0 after about 45 seconds.

  In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal can be received (medal acceptance permission). If this determination is YES, the process of step S33 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S41 is subsequently performed. In step S33, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted medal switch (medal sensor 10S) has been updated to ON, that is, whether or not a signal from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 has been detected. If this determination is YES, the process of step S35 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S34 is subsequently performed.

  In step S34, the CPU 31 performs a credit insertion process, and subsequently performs the process of step S41. For example, when the CPU 31 detects signals from the BET switches 11 to 13 in this process, if the medals for the number corresponding to the signals from the BET switches 11 to 13 are credited, the credit counter The value corresponding to the signal from the BET switches 11 to 13 is subtracted from the value of. The credit counter is a counter for counting the number of medals that have been credited.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the insertion number counter, and then performs the process of step S36. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, when there is an input from the medal sensor 10S in the process of step S33, “1” is added to the insertion number counter. If there is an input from the BET switches 11 to 13 in the process of step S33, a value corresponding to the BET switches 11 to 13 is added to the insertion number counter. Further, when the value of the inserted number counter reaches “3”, a credit counter is added instead of the inserted number counter.

  In step S36, the CPU 31 performs a process of transmitting a bet command to the sub control circuit 72, and subsequently performs a process of step S37. This bet command includes information on the value of the inserted number counter updated in step S35 (that is, the inserted number).

  In step S37, the CPU 31 turns on the bet lamps (that is, the BET lamps 17a to 17c), adds “1” to the valid line counter, and then performs the process of step S38. The effective line counter is a counter for identifying the number of effective lines for which the display combination has been determined. Specifically, when there is an input from the medal sensor 10S in the process of step S33, “1” is added to the valid line counter. If there is an input from the BET switches 11 to 13 in the process of step S33, the value corresponding to the BET switches 11 to 13 is added to the valid line counter. The maximum value of the valid line counter is “5”.

  In step S38, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S40 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S39 is subsequently performed. In step S39, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is “3”. If this determination is YES, the process of step S40 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S41 is subsequently performed.

  In step S40, the CPU 31 performs a process for prohibiting the update of the insertion number counter, and then performs the process of step S41. When a signal from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is detected in a state where the update of the inserted number counter is prohibited, the credit counter is updated instead of the inserted number counter.

  In step S41, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the inserted number is “1” or more. If this determination is YES, the process of step S46 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S42 is subsequently performed. In step S42, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the demonstration timer is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not a state in which no operation (for example, a throwing operation) by the player is performed (hereinafter referred to as “non-game state”) has continued for a predetermined time (about 45 seconds). If this determination is YES, the process of step S43 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S32 is subsequently performed.

  In step S43, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned off. If this determination is YES, the process of step S32 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S44 is subsequently performed. In step S44, the CPU 31 performs a process of turning off the BET lamps 17a to 17c, and subsequently performs a process of step S45. In step S45, the CPU 31 performs a process of transmitting a demo command to the sub control circuit 72, and subsequently performs a process of step S32. The sub control circuit 72 that has received the demo command displays a so-called demo image on the liquid crystal panel 134.

  In step S46, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the tilting operation of the start lever 6. If this determination is YES, the process of step S47 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S32 is subsequently performed. In step S47, the CPU 31 performs a process of making a medal unreceivable state (medal acceptance prohibited), and subsequently performs a process of step S5 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the gaming state monitoring process for determining the gaming state based on the operating flag will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S51). If this determination is YES, the process of step S52 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S53 is subsequently performed. In step S52, the CPU 31 stores an identifier corresponding to the RB gaming state, and subsequently performs the process of step S7 in FIG.

  In step S53, the CPU 31 stores an identifier corresponding to the general gaming state, and then performs the process of step S7 in FIG. Thus, in the gaming state monitoring process, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores the identifier (information) indicating the RB gaming state in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and the RB operating flag is set. If it is off, an identifier (information) indicating the general gaming state is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  With reference to FIG. 22, an internal lottery process for determining an internal winning combination based on the gaming state and the like will be described.

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 8), the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S61), and then performs the process of step S62. In step S62, the CPU 31 determines whether the carryover combination storage area is “0”, that is, whether there is a carryover combination. If this determination is YES, the process of step S63 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S64 is subsequently performed. Here, the case where the determination in step S62 is YES is a carryover section.

  In step S63, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “4”, and then performs the process of step S64. In step S64, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number, and then performs the process of step S65. In step S65, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table corresponding to the type determined in step S61, acquires the lower limit (L) based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and then performs the process of step S66. . In step S66, the CPU 31 subtracts the lower limit (L) from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RL), and then performs the process of step S67.

  In step S67, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. If this determination is YES, the process of step S76 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S68 is subsequently performed. 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 S68, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table corresponding to the type determined in step S61, acquires the upper limit (U) based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and then performs the process of step S69. . In step S69, the CPU 31 subtracts the upper limit value (U) from the random number value (R) stored in the random number value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and then performs the process of step S70.

  In step S70, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value obtained by the subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process of step S72 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S71 is subsequently performed. 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 S71, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. If this determination is YES, the process of step S72 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S76 is subsequently performed. 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 S72, the CPU 31 stores the winning number in the internal lottery combination storing area of the RAM 33, and subsequently performs the process of step S73. In step S73, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2. If this determination is YES, the process of step S74 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S75 is subsequently performed.

  In step S74, the CPU 31 stores a flag in the carryover combination storage area based on the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S75. Specifically, the CPU 31 stores “00100000” in the carryover combination storage area when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, and stores “00010000” when BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination. Store in the carryover combination storage area.

  In step S75, the CPU 31 calculates the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area, stores the calculation result in the internal winning combination storing area, and then performs the process of step S76. In step S76, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries, and then performs the process of step S77.

  In step S77, the CPU 31 determines whether the number of lotteries is zero. If this determination is YES, the process of step S78 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S64 is subsequently performed. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is six times in the general gaming state, This is a case of 3 times in the RB gaming state and 4 times in the internal winning state (carry-over section). On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the number of times of the above determination is less than 6 in the general gaming state, less than 3 in the RB gaming state, and less than 4 in the internal winning state (carry-over section). It is.

  In step S78, the CPU 31 calculates the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area, stores the calculation result in the internal winning combination storing area, and then performs the process of step S8 in FIG. As a result, when the random value R does not belong to any numerical range of the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 and Steps S72 to S75 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination. It will be stored in the area.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the reel stop control process for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been pressed. (Step S81). Specifically, in this process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the operated stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is on. When this determination is YES, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the operated stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is updated to OFF, and then the process of step S82 is performed. When the determination is NO, the process of step S81 is performed. repeat.

  Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C. , 7R corresponding to each of the three. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is on. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is off.

  In step S82, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S83. In step S83, the CPU 31 determines a planned stop position (that is, a position to stop the symbol) based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (that is, the rotation angle), and then the process of step S84. I do. The position where the symbol (reel) is stopped is a position where the reel is rotated by the number of sliding frames after the stop operation is performed.

  In step S84, the CPU 31 requests to stop the rotation of the reel, and then performs the process of step S85. This request is basically output before the planned stop position. In step S85, the CPU 31 performs a process of transmitting a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72, and subsequently performs a process of step S86. The reel stop command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  In step S86, the CPU 31 determines whether there is a rotating reel. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S81 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S13 of FIG. 18 is subsequently performed. That is, when there are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating and any of the three effective stop button flags is on, this determination is YES, and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated. If it is stopped and all three effective stop button flags are OFF, this determination is NO.

  With reference to FIG. 24, a bonus end check process for ending a bonus game when a bonus game end condition is satisfied will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved, that is, whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination is displayed along the active line (step S91). If this determination is YES, the process of step S92 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S97 is subsequently performed. In step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process of step S93 is subsequently performed, and when NO, the process of step S95 is subsequently performed.

  In step S93, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB, and subsequently performs processing in step S94. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears an RB operating flag, a winning possible number counter and a possible gaming number counter. In step S94, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB, and subsequently performs processing in step S19 in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag, the bonus end number counter, and the like.

  In step S95, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the winning possible number counter, and then performs the process of step S96. In step S96, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process of step S99 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S97 is subsequently performed. In step S97, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the possible game number counter, and then performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process of step S99 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S19 of FIG. 18 is subsequently performed. In step S99, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB, and subsequently performs processing in step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 25, a bonus operation check process for operating a big bonus game based on the type of display combination or the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay, that is, whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay (“replay-replay-replay”) is displayed along the active line (step) S101). If this determination is YES, the process of step S102 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S103 is subsequently performed.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter, and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG. Specifically, in step S102, the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic input counter. 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 S103, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2, that is, the combination of symbols corresponding to BB ("red 7-red 7-red 7" or "BAR-BAR-BAR") is valid. It is determined whether or not the image is displayed along the line. If this determination is YES, the process of step S104 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S2 of FIG. 18 is subsequently performed.

  In step S104, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation time process based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 13), and subsequently performs a process of step S105. For example, when the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table (FIG. 13), updates the BB operating flag corresponding to BB1 to ON, and sets the bonus end number counter to “350”. Set to. In step S105, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 26, an interrupt process by the main CPU control for repeatedly performing a predetermined process executed at predetermined time intervals by the main CPU (CPU 31) will be described. This interrupt process is repeated every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S111), and then performs the process of step S112. In step S112, input port check processing is performed, and then processing in step S113 is performed. Specifically, the CPU 31 confirms whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S due to the tilting operation of the start lever 6. In step S113, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the interrupt counter, and then performs the process of step S114. The interrupt counter is a counter for identifying whether or not the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (FIG. 27 described later).

  In step S114, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter is an even number. If this determination is YES, the process of step S121 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S115 is subsequently performed. In step S115, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the left reel 3L as a reel identifier as a target of rotation control, and then performs the process of step S116. The reel identifier is information for identifying a reel corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R on which the stop operation has been performed (that is, performing stop control) among the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S116, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, and then performs a process of step S117.

  In step S117, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the central reel 3C as a reel identifier as a target of rotation control, and then performs the process of step S118. In step S118, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, and then performs a process of step S119. In step S119, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the right reel 3R in the reel identifier as a target of rotation control, and then performs the process of step S120. In step S120, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, and then performs a process of step S121.

  Here, the reel control processing shown in step S116, step S118, and step S120 is performed when the value of the interrupt counter is updated to an odd number, but the value of the interrupt counter is updated every 1.1173 ms. . Therefore, the reel control process is performed every 2.2346 ms.

  In step S121, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG drive control process, and then performs the process of step S122. In step S122, the CPU 31 restores the register and ends the periodic interrupt process. In the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, the CPU 31 performs a timer update process for subtracting “1” from the value set in the demonstration timer.

  With reference to FIG. 27, a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the reel identifier set in step S115, step S117, or step S119, and determines whether or not the corresponding reel is being controlled (step S131). If this determination is YES, the process of step S132 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S117, step S119, or step S121 of FIG. 27 is subsequently performed according to the reel identifier.

  Here, during the control, it is indicated that the state is any one of the stop control, the acceleration control, and the constant speed control. For example, if the value of the stop control in-progress flag area provided in the RAM 33 is on, it is determined (determined) that the stop control is being performed, and thus it is determined that control is being performed. If it is off, it is determined that the stop control is not being performed, and therefore it is determined that the control is not being performed. The same applies to acceleration control and constant speed control.

  As described above, in the reel control process, the reel identifier set in step S115, step S117, or step S119 is referred to before the process is called, and the process according to the state related to the corresponding reel is performed. For example, when the right reel 3R is controlled, information indicating the right reel 3R (that is, an identifier indicating the right reel 3R) is set in the reel identifier in step S119, and the process is executed following step S119. In the reel control process, information related to the right reel 3R such as a stop control flag, an acceleration control flag, and a constant speed control flag related to the right reel 3R provided in the RAM 33 is referred to and set. Receives signals related to the reel 3R and outputs excitation signals. Similarly, information regarding each of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C is referred to and set.

  In step S <b> 132, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop scheduled position waiting state is set. If this determination is YES, the process of step S133 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S135 is subsequently performed. In step S133, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the scheduled stop position has been reached. If this determination is YES, the process of step S134 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S135 is subsequently performed. In step S134, the process proceeds to the deceleration control state, and then the process of step S135 is performed.

  In step S132 to step S134, for example, when the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “4”, the control state is constant speed until the symbols for four frames (that is, the number of sliding symbols) rotate. After maintaining the control state and rotating the symbols for four frames, the control state shifts to the deceleration control state.

  In step S135, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, or stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed according to the control state, and then the processing in step S117, step S119, or step S121 in FIG. Is performed according to the reel identifier.

  The control operation of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the RESET interrupt process by the control of the sub CPU for repeatedly performing the predetermined process by the control of the sub CPU (image control microcomputer 81) will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs initialization processing of the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S141), and then performs processing of step S142. In step S142, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an input monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an input from the operation unit 17 or the like, and then performs a process in step S143. In step S143, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a command input process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, and then performs the process of step S144. In step S144, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, and then performs a process of step S142.

  With reference to FIG. 29, a command input process for managing the processing status of various commands will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is an unprocessed command (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process of step S152 is subsequently performed, and when it is NO, the process of step S144 of FIG. 28 is subsequently performed. In step S152, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a command corresponding execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, and then performs a process in step S153. In step S153, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the unprocessed command as processed, and then performs the process of step S153.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the command corresponding execution processing for performing processing corresponding to various commands will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the received command is a bet command (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process of step S162 is subsequently performed, and when it is NO, the process of subsequent step S163 is performed. In step S162, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a medal insertion process, and subsequently performs the process of step S153 in FIG. The medal insertion process is a process for controlling an effect performed during the insertion operation. Here, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets effect data corresponding to this effect.

  In step S163, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the received command is a start command. If this determination is YES, the process of step S164 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S165 is subsequently performed. In step S164, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31, and then performs the process of step S153 in FIG.

  In step S165, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the received command is a reel stop command. If this determination is YES, the process of step S166 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S167 is subsequently performed. In step S166, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reel stop process, and then performs the process of step S153 in FIG. The reel stop process is a process for controlling an effect performed when any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotating. Here, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets effect data corresponding to this effect.

  In step S167, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the received command is a display combination command. If this determination is YES, the process of step S168 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S169 is subsequently performed. In step S168, the image control microcomputer 81 performs display processing, and subsequently performs processing in step S153 in FIG. The display process is a process for controlling an effect performed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Here, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets effect data corresponding to this effect.

  In step S169, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect corresponding to each command, and then performs the process of step S153 in FIG. For example, in the bonus check process of FIG. 24, when a command is transmitted triggered by the RB end process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect data corresponding to the effect performed at the end of the regular bonus game, set.

  With reference to FIG. 31, a game start process for performing a predetermined process triggered by receiving a start command will be described. This game start process is started when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires information included in the start command (step S171), and then performs the process of step S172. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires information on the internal winning combination from information included in the start command. Here, when it is a carryover section, it is preferable not to perform the processing of steps S172 to S178 but to perform the processing of step S153 in FIG. In step S172, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not watermelon or cherry is included in the internal winning combination. If this determination is YES, the process of step S175 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S173 is subsequently performed.

  In step S173, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination. If this determination is YES, the process of step S177 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S174 is subsequently performed. In step S174, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets the effect data with reference to FIG. 17 based on the effect identifier determination table A and the internal winning combination, and subsequently performs the process of step S153 in FIG. Do.

  In step S175, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination. If this determination is YES, the process of step S178 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S176 is subsequently performed. In step S176, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets the effect data with reference to FIG. 17 based on the effect identifier determination table B and the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S153 in FIG. Do.

  In step S177, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets the effect data with reference to FIG. 17 based on the effect identifier determination table C and the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S153 in FIG. Do. In step S178, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets the effect data with reference to FIG. 17 based on the effect identifier determination table D and the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S153 in FIG. Do.

  FIG. 32 shows a display example of a display for obtaining a two-dimensional code. This display for obtaining a two-dimensional code is performed at the time of the start operation on condition that an effect identifier corresponding to an effect for informing information related to the bonus is determined. In this display example, “Congratulations! You can get a 2D code” is displayed at the top of the LCD 2b, indicating that the player is ready to get a 2D code. ing.

  At the bottom of the liquid crystal display unit 2b, a two-dimensional code pattern 205 that appears from an open treasure box and "You can access a site related to bonuses if you photograph this two-dimensional code pattern 205 with a mobile phone that supports two-dimensional codes." Is displayed, the player captures the two-dimensional code pattern 205 with the portable terminal 204, and obtains the URL information included in the two-dimensional code pattern 205, thereby browsing a Web page related to the bonus. It has been shown to be possible. In addition, the text “* Return to the normal screen by operating the start lever” is displayed, and when the player tilts the start lever 6, the display for obtaining the two-dimensional code is terminated, and the normal screen is displayed. The return is indicated.

  FIG. 33 shows a display example of a bonus winning probability notification display. The bonus winning probability notification display is performed on the portable terminal display unit 209 of the portable terminal 204 on the condition that the site is accessed based on the two-dimensional code pattern 205. In this display example, a sentence “the bonus winning probability is 50%” and a combination of symbols constituting the bonus (that is, the type of bonus) and “return” are displayed on the portable terminal display unit 209. Is shown to have a reliability of 50%. Note that when “return” is selected and operated, the screen may be shifted to a previously referred screen or a screen related to the gaming machine 1 based on this operation.

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

  In the embodiment, when a start command is received, a game start process for determining an effect identifier is performed, and an effect corresponding to the effect identifier (that is, a specific effect) is determined in this process. That is, when the production determination unit determines a specific production between the start operation and the first stop operation, the specific production is displayed by the production display unit before the stop operation. Therefore, the player can try the stop operation based on the specific performance. Therefore, since the player's judgment and skill may be reflected in the game, the player is actively engaged in the game.

  Moreover, the time for performing a specific performance is not limited to this. For example, when a display combination command is received, a process for determining an effect identifier may be performed to perform a specific effect. That is, the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means (so-called stop appearance) by causing the effect display means to display a specific effect when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is possible to perform a specific performance related to. By doing in this way, since the specific effect in consideration of the original interest of the gaming machine due to the stop appearance is performed, the player can play the game without getting tired of the specific effect.

  In the embodiment, the portable terminal display unit 209 performs an effect of notifying the bonus probability when the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is read by the portable terminal 204. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is read by the portable terminal 204, the portable terminal display unit 209 may perform an effect of notifying information related to the small role.

  That is, an effect of notifying in a predetermined manner (for example, a predetermined probability) an expectation that a general combination is included in the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means when the code information is read by the mobile terminal, or The code information may be configured to include identification information for performing in the mobile terminal the effect of informing the type of the general combination determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. By doing so, the effects performed in the mobile terminal become diverse, and the motivation for the game can be increased by stimulating the player's inquiring mind to understand all of these effects.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that artificially executes the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 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 figure which shows the structure of a service provision system. 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 an electric circuit. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows the storage area of an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and a random value. The figure which shows an effect identifier determination table. The figure which shows an effect identifier determination table. The figure which shows a production breakdown. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control 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 a reel control process. The flowchart which shows the RESET interruption process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows command input processing. The flowchart which shows a command corresponding | compatible execution process. The flowchart which shows a game start process. The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on an effect display area. The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a portable terminal display part.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A symbol display means comprising a plurality of reels that are attached to the outer peripheral surface and rotated by driving of a stepping motor and a display window that displays a part of the symbols;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start instruction means;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop command signal output from the stop command means;
Profit granting means for giving a profit to the player when the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means is a predetermined combination based on the rotation of the reel being stopped by the stop control means;
Special game generating means for generating a special game relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is displayed on the symbol display means;
Production display means for displaying various productions;
Effect determining means for determining an effect displayed by the effect display means;
With
The effect determining means implying the special combination and displaying the code information coded in a form that can be read using a portable terminal, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Based on
The code information has an effect of notifying the expected degree that the special combination is included in the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means when the code information is read by the portable terminal in a predetermined manner. A gaming machine comprising identification information for use in a portable terminal.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the code information includes identification information for performing an effect to be notified in the predetermined mode with a predetermined numerical value in the mobile terminal.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the code information includes identification information for performing an effect to be notified in the predetermined mode with a predetermined sound in the mobile terminal.   The winning combination determining means, based on detecting one game start command signal output from the game start command means, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination among the special combination and the predetermined combination The game machine according to claim 1, wherein both a general combination related to a combination of different symbols are determined as a winning combination.

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