JP2007190094A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing the presentation suggesting a set value while preventing the decline of the operating rate of the game machine as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 has a reset switch 26 for detecting the operation to determine the set value and a key-shaped setting switch 27. The game machine 1 also has an image controlling microcomputer 81 for updating the number of BB (big bonus) continuance game rounds on condition that the starting operation is detected by a start switch 6S or that the stopping operation is detected by stop switches 7LS, 7CS and 7RS, and determining presentation data for announcing the setting based on the determined set value and the updated number of BB continuance game rounds when the operation of a bonus game is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, rotation of each reel starts. A start switch that outputs a signal requesting a signal, and a stop switch that outputs a signal requesting to stop the rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “stop operation”) is detected. A game machine comprising: a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel; The so-called Pachi is known. Normally, in such a pachislot, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and a medal is paid out when it is determined that a winning is achieved.

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

Recently, a liquid crystal display device that displays an image including a character or the like as an effect is provided, and in the liquid crystal display device, an image that includes a specific character at a frequency according to a set value that defines the degree of advantage for the player. A gaming machine to be displayed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-192927 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the player can perceive the set value only by performing a relatively easy task of observing the frequency with which an image including a specific character is displayed. For this reason, when a set value in a certain gaming machine is relatively unfavorable for the player, the player who recognizes this may refrain from the gaming machine and the operating rate of the gaming machine may be reduced. there were.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect suggesting a set value while eliminating the possibility that the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced as much as possible.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in the gaming machine, the start operation is detected by the bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game and the start operation detecting means, or On condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the numerical information updating means for updating the numerical information and the setting value determining means when the bonus game is operating are determined. And an effect mode determining means for determining an effect mode based on the set value and the numerical information updated by the numerical information update means.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and set values that define the degree of advantage for the player Setting operation detecting means (for example, a reset switch 26 described later) for detecting an operation (for example, a pressing operation of a reset switch 26 described later, an operation of a setting key type switch 27 described later) for determining (for example, a setting value described later). Based on detection of a setting key switch 27 described later and an operation for determining a setting value performed by the setting operation detecting means, a plurality of stages (for example, setting values “1” to “described later”) are provided. Setting value determining means (for example, means for performing initialization processing in step S1 described later), a main control circuit 71 described later, which determines one of the six stages of the setting value “6” as the setting value. A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, an operation of a start lever 6 described later), and a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination to be described later) on the basis of the detection and the setting value determined by the setting value determining means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, The symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for changing the symbols displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the start operation performed by the main control circuit 71) and the start operation detection means. , A main control circuit 71 to be described later) and stop operation detecting means (for example, an operation of stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R to be described later) for detecting a stop operation The symbol change means based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detecting means, for example, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later). A gaming machine comprising stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing in FIG. 20 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for performing stop control of symbol variation to be performed, For example, the start operation is detected by a bonus game operating means (for example, means for performing a bonus operation check process in FIG. 22 described later) and the start operation detecting means for operating a big bonus game and a middle bonus game described later. On the condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means (for example, a BB continuous game described later) ) For updating numerical value information (for example, means for performing step S142 in FIG. 26 to be described later, image control microcomputer 81 to be described later) and the set value when the bonus game is being operated. An effect mode determining means (for example, a figure to be described later) that determines an effect mode (for example, setting notification effect data to be described later) based on the setting value determined by the determining means and the numerical information updated by the numerical information updating means. 26. A game machine comprising: means for performing the processing of step S144 of 26;

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the numerical information update means is provided on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means or the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means. Update numeric information. The effect mode determining means determines the effect mode based on the setting value determined by the setting value determining means and the numerical information updated by the numerical information updating means when the bonus game is being operated. . Therefore, since the determination of the effect mode by the effect mode determining means depends on the set value and the numerical value information, if the current numerical information can be grasped, the player estimates the set value based on the determined effect mode. be able to. Here, the player can grasp the current numerical information based on the number of times that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means or the number of times that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. . Therefore, the player can infer the set value based on the numerical information grasped by himself / herself, when the effect mode is determined by the effect mode determining means while the bonus game is being operated. Therefore, since the player can infer a set value that defines the degree of advantage for the player in the bonus game, the player's interest is interrupted even in a bonus game that tends to be boring for the player. Can not be. On the other hand, the effect mode determination means determines the mode of effect based not only on the set value but also on the numerical information, so in order to guess the set value, the player must grasp the numerical information, It becomes difficult for the player to easily grasp the set value. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the set value is relatively unfavorable to the player, and the player refrains from the gaming machine for which such a set value is determined, and the operation of the gaming machine A situation in which the rate drops can be avoided as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect suggesting a set value while eliminating the possibility that the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced as much as possible.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), when a specific stage (for example, a set value “6”) among the plurality of stages is determined as a set value by the set value determining means, the set value A relatively high probability (for example, described later) compared to a case where a stage other than the specific stage (for example, setting values “1” to “5”) among the plurality of stages is determined as the setting value by the determining unit. When the setting value is “1” defined by the setting determination parameter determination table of FIG. 13, the setting value is “6” which is relatively higher than the probability “0” for determining the setting determination parameter E described later. When the numerical information is predetermined (for example, when the number of BB continuous games to be described later is “21” to “25”). ) And the numerical information is predetermined With a relatively high probability (for example, defined by the setting determination lottery pattern of FIG. 15 described later, which will be described later) compared to when there is no (for example, when the number of BB continuous games described later is “1” to “20”). When the lottery pattern 1 is determined, the probability that a later-described setting notification effect will be determined is higher than the probability that a later-described setting notification effect will be determined. Effect determination pattern determination means (for example, a setting determination parameter E described later is determined based on a setting determination parameter determination table shown in FIG. 13 described later). For example, a gaming machine comprising means for performing the process of step S152 of FIG. 27 described later, and an image control microcomputer 81 described later.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the effect determination pattern determination unit is configured to perform a plurality of stages by the setting value determination unit when a specific stage is determined as the setting value by the setting value determination unit. Among these, a stage other than a specific stage is relatively high compared to the case where the set value is determined, and is relatively higher when the numerical information is the predetermined value than when the numerical information is the predetermined value. The effect mode determining means determines that a specific effect mode is determined with a high probability. Therefore, after the player understands the numerical information, and the specific numerical value is determined when the current numerical information is predetermined, the player determines the specific value among the plurality of stages. It can be assumed that the stage has been determined as the set value. Further, even in a bonus game that tends to be boring for the player, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the specific stage is determined to be determined as the set value.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the effect mode determining unit determines a mode of effect based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the effect mode determining means determines the effect mode based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. That is, the effect mode determining means determines the effect mode based not only on the set value and the numerical information but also on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Therefore, in order to infer the set value based on the determined aspect of the effect, the player needs to grasp not only the numerical information but also the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Therefore, it becomes more difficult for the player to estimate the set value. Therefore, the player easily grasps that the setting value is relatively unfavorable to the player while performing an effect suggesting the setting value, and determines the gaming machine in which such a setting value is determined. It is possible to avoid as much as possible the possibility that the player is shy away and the operating rate of the gaming machine decreases.

  According to the present invention, since the player can guess a set value that defines the degree of advantage for the player in the bonus game, even if the bonus game tends to be boring for the player, You can keep your interests intact. On the other hand, the effect mode determination means determines the mode of effect based not only on the set value but also on the numerical information, so in order to guess the set value, the player must grasp the numerical information, It becomes difficult for the player to easily grasp the set value. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the set value is relatively unfavorable to the player, and the player refrains from the gaming machine for which such a set value is determined, and the operation of the gaming machine A situation in which the rate drops can be avoided as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect suggesting a set value while eliminating the possibility that the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced as much as possible.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that 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 for playing one game among the medals credited (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 as “3” as the number of inserted sheets by one pressing operation.

  When these BET switches 11 to 13 are pressed, the display line is validated (details will be described later). The pressing operation of 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 (see FIG. 3 described later).

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4 to switch credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by pressing 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 is a predetermined start lever 6 for rotating the reel by the player's operation and starting the variation of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C and 21R shown in FIG. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range. The operation of the start lever 6 performed by the player in order to start the change of 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 the embodiment, if the start operation is performed when the number of inserted sheets is not “1” or “3”, the start operation is invalid. Specifically, in the general gaming state described later, the start operation is valid only when the inserted number is “1” or “3”. In the RB gaming state and the MB gaming state, which will be described later, the start operation is valid only when the inserted number is “1”.

  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. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect pressing operation (that is, stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  Further, inside the gaming machine 1, a reset switch 26 and a setting key type switch 27 for determining a set value are provided. The reset switch 26 determines one stage from among six predetermined stages (that is, sets a set value) as a set value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. Used. The setting key type switch 27 is used to start and end an operation for determining a setting value.

  By determining one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” as the set value by the reset switch 26 and the setting key type switch 27, an internal winning combination to be described later is determined. The total number of medals paid out to the player (that is, the total number of payouts) and the value calculated from the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (ie, the total number of inserted coins) (for example, payout) Rate, machine discount).

  Specifically, when a setting key managed by the game store side is inserted into the setting key type switch 27 and the gaming machine 1 is turned on while being rotated rightward, a bonus game information display section described later 16 shows the current set value. When the reset switch 26 is pressed, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of “1” to “6”. Then, when the start lever 6 is operated when the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired set value, the set value at this time is determined. Thereafter, when the setting key is pulled out while the setting key type switch 27 is rotated to the left, the player can operate with the determined setting value.

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

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes 7-segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game in a bonus game (for example, a big 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 the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 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. In the embodiment, on condition that the number of inserted coins becomes “1” or “3” when the player presses the BET switches 11 to 13 described above or the player inserts medals into the medal slot 10. The five display lines 8a to 8e are activated (the activated display lines are hereinafter referred to as “effective lines”).

  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). 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 display line 8a-8e connects the symbol display area in each display window 21L, 21C, 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 displays an image for definite notification that a bonus (that is, BB1, BB2, and MB, which will be described later) has been determined as an internal winning combination, an effect for increasing the interest of the game, and a game Information necessary for a person to advance the game advantageously is displayed. In the area below the effect display area 23, information related to a setting notification effect performed in a big bonus game described later 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. 3 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. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, and the like are drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2c (see FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, 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. 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. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

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

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the 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.

  Here, when the liquid crystal in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven, 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.

  On the other hand, when driving the liquid crystal in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a, 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. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 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 (that is, the symbol position) on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (design 91)", "Blue 7 (design 92)", "Bell (design 93)", "Watermelon (design 94)", "Red cherry (design) 95) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”,“ BAR (symbol 97) ”,“ wings (symbol 98) ”,“ condor (symbol 99) ”, and“ blue cherry (symbol 100) ”. The symbol sequence is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination, red cherry, blue cherry, bell, watermelon, feather, condor, chance small role 1, chance small role 2, RT1, RT2, RT3, replay, MB, BB1, BB2, and lose Is provided. Here, the red cherry and the blue cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry” hereinafter. RT1, RT2, and RT3 are collectively referred to as “RT” hereinafter. The MB is hereinafter referred to as “(middle bonus) MB”. In addition, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “(big bonus) BB” hereinafter. Red cherry, blue cherry, bell, watermelon, feather, condor, chance small role 2, chance small role 1 are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a regular bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB gaming state”) constituting a big bonus game which is a bonus game, and a middle bonus game which is a bonus game. Middle bonus game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “MB game state”). The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 19 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 with no carryover combination, a carryover section with a carryover combination, and a replay time section (hereinafter referred to as “RT section”) that has a higher probability of being determined as an internal winning combination than the normal section and the carryover section. (Abbreviated). 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. 19) is allowed to be displayed along one or more games. This is information for identifying a combination of symbols.

  In the RB gaming state, the MB gaming state, and the RT section, the game given to the player for the unit gaming value used for playing the game (for example, one medal consumed to play one game) The expected value is greater than the normal interval. Therefore, it can be said that a bonus game (for example, a big bonus game, a middle bonus game) is a period constituted by a gaming state (for example, an RB gaming state, an MB gaming state) in which the expected value is larger than a normal interval.

  In the MB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols on the left reel 3L is “1”, and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the other reels is “4”. In the gaming state other than the MB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4” for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of movement of the symbol after the corresponding stop button is pressed. Also, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the type of internal winning combination determined by lottery, red cherry, blue cherry, bell, watermelon, feather, condor, chance small role 1, chance small role 2, RT1, RT2, and The combination of symbols corresponding to RT3 (that is, all small roles) is allowed to be displayed along the active line.

  In the big bonus game, a combination of symbols corresponding to BB (that is, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” or “red 7-red 7-red 7”) is displayed along the active line. When the number of medals that are activated and paid out exceeds a predetermined number (that is, 350), the big bonus game ends.

  It should be noted that the operation and termination of the RB gaming state are repeated after the operation of the big bonus game until the end of the operation. Specifically, the number of times that the big bonus game is activated and the RB gaming state is activated and 12 games are played or the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is displayed along the active line is “8”. The RB gaming state ends on the condition that At this time, if the big bonus game is activated, the RB gaming state is activated again. Then, the operation of the RB gaming state is ended while the operation of the big bonus game is ended.

  The middle bonus game operates on condition that a combination of symbols corresponding to MB (ie, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is displayed along the active line, and the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number ( That is, when the number is 100) or more, the middle bonus game ends.

  The carryover section operates on condition that BB1, BB2, or MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 19 described later). A combination of symbols corresponding to BB1, BB2, or MB (that is, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, “red 7-red 7-red 7”, or “BAR-BAR-BAR”) becomes an active line. The carry-over section will continue to operate until it is displayed.

  In the RT section, a combination of symbols corresponding to RT (that is, “red 7-replay-replay”, “blue 7-replay-replay”, “condor-replay-replay”, or “wing-replay-replay”). It operates on the condition that it is displayed along the active line. Basically, when a predetermined number of games (that is, 100 times) are played, the operation of the RT section ends.

  FIG. 5 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. 16 to 22 described later) and fixed data. In the ROM 32, for example, an internal lottery table (to be described later) that defines a numerical range to which a random value extracted by a random value extraction means (for example, the sampling circuit 37) belongs in order to determine an internal winning combination according to the internal winning combination. 7) 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. In the RAM 33, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a current gaming state, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. 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 of the start lever 6 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.

  Further, the CPU 31 inputs a reset signal from the reset switch 26. Further, the CPU 31 executes a process for determining a setting value based on an input signal from the setting key switch 27.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 generates random numbers generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. 1 random number value is extracted from. 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 is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 7 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. To be referenced.

  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. 9 to be described later). The symbol combination table is used for a display combination and player to be described later when performing control to stop the rotation of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and after the stop of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Reference is made to determine the profit to be given (for example, the number of medals paid out).

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 19 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, 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 a winning is established, 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.

  With reference to FIG. 6, an internal lottery table (FIG. 7 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 (FIG. 7 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. In the case of the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and basically “15” is determined as the number of lotteries (step in FIG. 19 described later). S51). In the case of the MB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected, and “11” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and “11” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  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. 7). However, in the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined as “15” is changed to “11” (step S55 in FIG. 19 described later).

  With reference to FIG. 7, an internal lottery table used in an internal lottery process (FIG. 19 described later) for determining an internal winning combination will be described.

  The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state, and includes information indicating a numerical range to which the extracted random number value belongs for each set value, inserted number, and winning number by a lower limit value and an upper limit value. Here, as will be described later, since the winning number corresponds to the internal winning combination, the internal lottery table defines a numerical range to which the extracted random number value belongs according to the internal winning combination.

  (1) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state used in the general gaming state and the MB gaming state. (2) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state used in the RB gaming state. In the RT section, an RT internal lottery table (not shown) having a different upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “12” (that is, the winning number corresponding to the replay) of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used.

  Here, the set value is a value for the game store side to adjust (that is, set) the expected value, and six levels of “1” to “6” are provided. The internal lottery table is configured so that the expected value increases in the order of set values “1” to “6” if the gaming state is the same. Therefore, when the set value is “1”, it is most disadvantageous for the player, and when the set value is “6”, it is most advantageous for the player. In the case where the set values are “2” to “5”, the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to these set values are not shown.

  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. 6). 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, the internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8 described later).

  That is, the internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing, internal lottery table, main control circuit 71, CPU 31) determines whether the random number value extracted by the random number value extracting means belongs to the numerical range defined by the internal lottery table. It is determined whether or not, and an internal winning combination is determined based on the result of the determination.

  For example, if the set value is “6” (that is, setting 6) and the number of inserted coins is “3” in the general gaming state (excluding the RT section and carryover section), the random number value extracted is “4000”. ”, It is determined whether or not the random number value is in the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes“ 0 ”in descending order from the winning number“ 15 ”. Is done.

  And it turns out that this random number value exists in the numerical value range (namely, "2957"-"12066") shown by the lower limit and upper limit corresponding to the winning number "3". It is also found that this random number value is not in the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number other than the winning number “3”. Therefore, in this case, the winning number “3” is won, and the bell is determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8 described later).

  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. Further, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss can be considered to be an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination provided in advance, but in the embodiment, it corresponds to the loss. Assume that no combination of symbols is provided.

  In addition, the internal lottery table has an internal winning combination different from the internal winning combination in the numerical range defined by the upper and lower limits corresponding to the internal winning combination that may be won (that is, determined). Are set so as to overlap with the numerical range defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to, a plurality of internal winning combinations may be determined by one random number value. That is, the internal lottery table defines a numerical range to which a random number value for which a specific internal winning combination is determined belongs so as to at least partially overlap a numerical range to which a random number value for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined belongs. Yes.

  For example, in the general gaming state (excluding the RT section and carryover section), when the set value is “6” and the inserted number is “3”, it is indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “15”. The numerical range is “376” to “505”, and the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “1” is “417” to “2149”. These two numerical ranges overlap in the numerical ranges “376” to “417”.

  Therefore, for example, when the random value extracted when the set value is “6” and the inserted number is “3” in the general gaming state (excluding the RT section and the carryover section), this randomness is “400”. Since the numerical value is included in the numerical range of “376” to “417”, the winning numbers “1” and “15” are won, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8 described later). Both red cherry and BB1 are determined.

  That is, the red cherry is a small combination (hereinafter referred to as “simultaneous winning combination”) that may be determined together with a bonus by one random number value (that is, won simultaneously). In the embodiment, the small combinations (that is, red cherry, blue cherry, watermelon, feather, condor, chance small combination 1, chance small combination 2) excluding the bell and replay are simultaneous winning combinations.

  Here, since the number of lotteries is “11” in the carryover section and the MB gaming state, the winning numbers “12” to “15” are not determined. Therefore, in the carryover section and the MB gaming state, BB1, BB2, MB, and replay are not determined as internal winning combinations based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8 described later).

  In the RT section, an RT internal lottery table whose upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “12” (that is, corresponding to replay) is different from that of the general gaming state internal lottery table is used. Then, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is relatively higher than that of the normal section and the carryover section.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of the set value “6” and the inserted number “3”, the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “12” is “21046” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. In the RT internal lottery table, “65279”. Therefore, in the case of the set value “6” and the inserted number “3”, when the RT section is activated, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination increases from “8980/65536” to “53213/65536”. .

  With reference to FIG. 8, 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 internal winning combination information corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination information (ie, flag) is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the internal winning combination. The information of the internal winning combination is composed of an internal winning combination 1 and an internal winning combination 2 each of which is 8-digit binary information.

  When the winning number is “0”, a loss is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, “00000000” as the internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” as the internal winning combination 2). When the winning number is “1”, red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, “00000001” as the internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” as the internal winning combination 2). When the winning number is “2”, blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, “00000010” as the internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” as the internal winning combination 2).

  When the winning number is “3”, bells (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000100” and internal winning combination 2 “00000000”) are determined as internal winning combinations. When the winning number is “4”, watermelons (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00001000” and internal winning combination 2 “00000000”) are determined as internal winning combinations. When the winning number is “5”, wings (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00010000” and internal winning combination 2 “00000000”) are determined as internal winning combinations.

  When the winning number is “6”, a condor (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00100000” and internal winning combination 2 “00000000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “7”, the chance winning combination 2 (that is, the internal winning combination 1 “01000000” and the internal winning combination 2 “00000000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “8”, the chance winning combination 1 (that is, the internal winning combination 1 “10000000” and the internal winning combination 2 “00000000”) is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “9”, RT3 (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “00000001”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “10”, RT2 (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “00000010”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “11”, RT1 (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “00000100”) is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “12”, replay (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “00001000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “13”, MB (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “00010000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “14”, BB2 (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “00100000”) is determined as the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “15”, BB1 (that is, internal winning combination 1 “00000000” and internal winning combination 2 “01000000”) is determined as the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 9, 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 which is an identifier of a combination of symbols stopped and displayed in each of the three symbol display areas connected by one active line, and a payout number corresponding to the display combination. It has information. The display combination is basically information (that is, data) for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the active line, and a predetermined symbol combination and a profit (for example, medal) given to the player. Payout, gaming state operation). The display combination is composed of a display combination 1 and a display combination 2 each of which is 8-digit binary information.

  When a combination of symbols “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the effective line, red cherry (that is, display combination 1 “00000001” and display combination 2 “00000000”) becomes a display combination, and the number of inserted sheets When “1” is “15”, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is “3”, 1 medal is paid out. When a combination of symbols of “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the effective line, blue cherry (that is, display combination 1 “00000010” and display combination 2 “00000000”) becomes the display combination, and the number of inserted sheets When “1” is “15”, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is “3”, 1 medal is paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line, the bells (ie, display combination 1 “00000100” and display combination 2 “00000000”) become display combinations, In the case of “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and in the case where the inserted number is “3”, 8 medals are paid out. When a combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the effective line, the watermelon (that is, display combination 1 “00001000” and display combination 2 “00000000”) becomes the display combination, In the case of “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and in the case where the inserted number is “3”, 6 medals are paid out.

  When a combination of symbols “wing-feather-wing” is displayed along the active line, the wings (that is, display combination 1 “00010000” and display combination 2 “00000000”) are displayed, and the number of inserted sheets is “ In the case of “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and in the case where the inserted number is “3”, one medal is paid out. When a combination of symbols of “condor-condor-condor” is displayed along the effective line, the condors (that is, display combination 1 “00100000” and display combination 2 “00000000”) become display combinations, regardless of the number of inserted sheets. All 15 medals are paid out.

  When a combination of symbols “Condor-Condor-BAR” is displayed along the active line, chance small combination 2 (that is, display combination 1 “01000000” and display combination 2 “00000000”) becomes a display combination and is input. When the number is “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is “3”, one medal is paid out. When the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-Blue 7” is displayed along the active line, chance small combination 1 (that is, display combination 1 “10000000” and display combination 2 “00000000”) becomes the display combination, When the inserted number is “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is “3”, one medal is paid out.

  When the symbol combination “wing-replay-replay” is displayed along the active line, RT3 (that is, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “00000001”) becomes the display combination, In the case of “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and in the case where the inserted number is “3”, one medal is paid out. When the symbol combination “condor-replay-replay” is displayed along the active line, RT2 (ie, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “00000010”) becomes the display combination, In the case of “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and in the case where the inserted number is “3”, one medal is paid out.

  When a combination of symbols of “Blue 7-Replay-Replay” or “Red 7-Replay-Replay” is displayed along the active line, RT1 (ie, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “00000100”) When the inserted number is “1”, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is “3”, one medal is paid out. When the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed along the active line, the replay (ie, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “00001000”) becomes the display combination, and medals are automatically inserted. Is done.

  That is, in the next game after the game whose display combination is replayed, the inserted number becomes “3” regardless of the player's insertion operation, and the start operation can be performed in the next game without consuming medals. it can.

  When a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed along the active line, MB (ie, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “00010000”) is displayed, and the middle bonus game is played. Operate. When a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the effective line, BB2 (that is, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “00100000”) becomes a display combination, Bonus game is activated. When a combination of symbols “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is displayed along the active line, BB1 (that is, display combination 1 “00000000” and display combination 2 “01000000”) becomes a display combination, and big Bonus game is activated.

  With reference to FIG. 10, a bonus operation time table referred to in RB operation processing, BB operation processing, and MB operation processing described later will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes data for updating the operating flag to ON, and information on values stored in the bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning number counter. The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (that is, the current gaming state), and an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, a big bonus There is a BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the game is operating, and an MB operating flag for identifying whether or not the middle bonus gaming state is operating.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter that manages the end of the operation of the bonus game. In the BB operation process (the process of step S102 in FIG. 22 described later), “350” is stored as an initial value in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table. In the MB operation process (the process of step S104 in FIG. 22 described later), “100” is stored as an initial value in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation table.

  The game possible number counter is a counter for identifying the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is a counter for identifying the number of remaining unit games (that is, the number of possible winnings) in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination can be displayed in the RB gaming state. In the RB operation process (the process of step S23 in FIG. 17 described later), “12” and “8” are stored as initial values in the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter, respectively, based on the bonus operation time table. .

  In this bonus operating table, as data for updating the operating flag to ON, “00000001” indicating that the RB operating flag is ON, “00000010” indicating that the BB operating flag is ON, In addition, “00000100” indicating that the MB operating flag is ON is stored. By storing these data in the operating flag storage area (FIG. 11 (4) described later), the operating flag corresponding to the gaming state is turned on.

  With reference to FIG. 11, an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, a carryover combination storage area, an operating flag storage area, and a game state storage area (storage area) will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area for storing (that is, storing) information of an internal winning combination. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to a wing. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the condor. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to chance small combination 2. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to chance small combination 1.

  (2) of FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area for storing (that is, storing) information of an internal winning combination. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to RT3. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to RT2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to RT1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  Here, in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the bit corresponding to the internal winning combination is “1”. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (when bit 1 is “1”), the internal winning combination is blue cherry.

  In the MB gaming state, “11111111” is stored in the internal winning 1 combination storing area, and “00000111” is stored in the internal winning 2 combination storing area. That is, bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area are “1”, and bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area are “1”. Therefore, in the MB gaming state, all internal winning combinations other than BB1, BB2, MB, and replay are determined simultaneously.

  Note that the display combination 1 and the display combination 2 storage area in which the information of the display combination is stored are not shown, but the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area are the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the display combination 1 It has the same data structure as the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 11 shows a carryover combination storage area for storing information of a carryover combination. In the carryover combination storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 0, bit 1, bit 2, bit 3, 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, bit 5, or bit 6 corresponding to MB, BB1, or BB2 in the carryover combination storage area. (That is, “00010000”, “00100000”, or “01000000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area). Further, when there is no carryover combination (that is, when it is not a carryover section), “0” is stored in bit 4, bit 5 or bit 6 corresponding to MB, BB1, or BB2 in the carryover combination storage area ( That is, “00000000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area).

  (4) in FIG. 11 shows the operating flag storage area. In the operating flag storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 3, bit 4, bit 5, bit 6, and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  Here, when “1” is stored in bit 0 corresponding to the RB operating flag in the operating flag storage area (that is, “00000001” is stored in the operating flag storage area), The RB operating flag is on. When “1” is stored in bit 1 corresponding to the BB operating flag in the operating flag storage area (that is, when “00000010” is stored in the operating flag storage area), the BB is operating. The flag is on. If “1” is stored in bit 2 corresponding to the MB operating flag in the operating flag storage area (that is, “00000100” is stored in the operating flag storage area), the MB is operating. The flag is on.

  (5) of FIG. 11 shows a game state storage area. In the gaming state storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB gaming state. Bit 3, bit 4, bit 5, bit 6, and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  In the general gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state storage area (that is, “00000001” is stored in the gaming state storage area). In the RB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the gaming state storage area (that is, “00000010” is stored in the gaming state storage area). In the MB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 2 of the gaming state storage area (that is, “00000100” is stored in the gaming state storage area).

  FIG. 12 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. 23 to 27 described later).

  The work RAM 84 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program. The work RAM 84 stores various information such as setting determination parameters described later.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content (for example, effect data described later) 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 (that is, a command) to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. 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 volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R based on the input signal transmitted by the volume control unit 103.

  Here, the sub-control circuit 72 has five game states: general game state (sub), internal winning state (sub), BB game state (sub), MB game state (sub), and RT game state (sub). Identify. These gaming states correspond to a normal section, a carryover section, a big bonus game, a middle bonus game, and an RT section that are identified by the main control circuit 71 side.

  The work RAM 84 stores identifiers (that is, information) corresponding to each of these five gaming states. The sub-control circuit 72 identifies the gaming state by referring to these identifiers. Further, the sub-control circuit 72 sets or clears the gaming state by updating these identifiers to on or off.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the setting determination parameter determination table used for determining the setting determination parameter will be described.

  Here, in the embodiment, when the big bonus game is being operated (hereinafter referred to as “BB in progress”), the set value and the number of times the big bonus game has been continued (hereinafter referred to as “BB continuous game number”). In addition, lottery is performed based on the determined type of internal winning combination, and when the lottery is won, a setting notification effect for notifying or suggesting a set value is performed. In this setting notification effect, a character to be described later is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The setting notification effect of the present embodiment is visually a display of a specific video, and does not directly display a setting value (for example, “6”) to notify the player of the setting value. However, as described above, the player can estimate the set value based on the number of times the specific video is viewed, the number of BB continuous games when the specific video is displayed, and the like. That is, it can be said that the setting notification effect is sufficient if it is selected and executed with the element of the set value.

  The setting determination parameter determination table defines the probability (hereinafter referred to as “selection rate”) that each of the setting determination parameters A to E is determined for each setting value. The setting determination parameter is information that defines the type of setting determination lottery pattern to be described later for each BB continuous game number. When the big bonus game is activated, the setting determination determination table is referred to, and any one of the setting determination parameters A to E is determined based on the setting value. In FIG. 13, the probability that each of the setting determination parameters A to E is determined when the setting values are “2” to “5” is omitted.

  A setting determination lottery pattern determination table used to determine a setting determination lottery pattern will be described with reference to FIG.

  The setting determination lottery pattern determination table defines a setting determination lottery pattern for each BB continuous game number and setting determination parameter. Specifically, in the setting determination lottery pattern determination table, the number of BB continuous games is “1” to “5”, “6” to “10”, “11” to “15”, “16” to “20”, For each of “21” to “25”, a setting determination lottery pattern corresponding to the type of the setting determination parameter is defined.

  The setting determination lottery pattern is information for identifying the probability that the setting notification effect will be performed according to the determined type of internal winning combination. During BB, by referring to the setting determination lottery pattern determination table, five types of setting determination lottery patterns 1 to 5 are determined based on the setting determination parameter determined based on the setting determination parameter determination table (FIG. 13). Among these, the setting determination lottery pattern corresponding to the current number of BB continuing games is determined.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the probability that the setting notification effect identified by the setting determination lottery pattern is performed will be described.

  FIG. 15 shows the probability of performing the setting notification effect determined according to the setting determination lottery pattern determination table (FIG. 14) and whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell. During BB, whether or not to perform the setting notification effect is determined with the probability determined according to the setting determination lottery pattern and the type of the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, a table having a data structure as shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the work RAM 84. By referring to this table, the probability according to the setting determination lottery pattern and the internal winning combination type is obtained. A lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform a setting notification effect.

  Here, according to the setting determination parameter determination table (FIG. 13), when the setting value is “1”, the setting determination parameter E is not determined, and when the setting value is “6”, the setting is determined. The determination parameter E may be determined. Further, according to the setting determination lottery pattern determination table (FIG. 14), when the setting determination parameter E is determined, the setting determination lottery pattern 1 is determined when the number of BB continuous games is “1” to “20”. When the number of BB continuous games is “21” to “25”, the setting determination lottery pattern 5 is determined. When the setting determination parameters A to D are determined, the setting determination lottery pattern 1 is determined when the number of BB continuous games is “21” to “25”.

  Further, according to the setting determination lottery pattern (FIG. 15), when the setting determination lottery pattern 1 is determined, the setting notification effect is not performed when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, and the setting determination lottery pattern is not performed. When pattern 5 is determined, a setting notification effect may be performed when a bell is determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, only when the set value is “6”, the setting notification effect is performed when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination when the number of BB continuous games is “21” to “25”.

  Accordingly, when the number of BB continuous games is “21” to “25” and the setting notification effect is performed in the game in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell is displayed along the active line, the set value is It turns out that it is “6” instead of “1”. As described above, in the embodiment, a specific effect is performed with a probability corresponding to the current number of BB continuous games and the determined internal winning combination, thereby informing or suggesting the set value.

  Here, the setting notification effect is not performed with a probability according to only the set value, but is performed with a probability according to the current number of BB continuing games and the determined internal winning combination type. Therefore, in order to estimate the set value by the setting notification effect, the player needs to memorize the number of BB continuous games and to grasp the combination of symbols displayed along the active line. Can be prevented from being easily detected by the player. In addition, even in a bonus game that tends to be monotonous because winnings are continuously established, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being interrupted.

  In this embodiment, when the setting value is “1”, the probability that the setting determination parameter B is determined is relatively higher than when the setting value is “6” (that is, the setting value is “1”). ”Is the probability that the setting determination parameter B is determined as“ 35/128 ”, whereas the probability that the setting determination parameter B is determined as“ 6 ”is“ 30/128 ”). When the setting determination parameter B is determined, the setting determination lottery pattern other than “1” is determined only when the number of BB continuous games is “6” to “10”.

  Furthermore, when the setting determination lottery pattern 1 is determined, if the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the setting notification effect is not performed. As a result, if the setting notification effect is performed between the 6th game and the 10th game after the start of the operation of the big bonus game, the possibility that the setting value is “1” is higher. The player's guess that it might be.

  In the setting determination parameter determination table (FIG. 13), the selection rate of the setting determination parameter corresponding to each of the setting values “2” to “5” is omitted, but for example, the setting value is high. It can be considered that the probability that a specific setting determination lottery pattern is determined is increased and the probability that a setting notification effect is performed is increased. According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to construct a logic that the setting value is high because the frequency of performing the setting notification effect is high.

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

  With reference to FIG. 16, the main flowchart by control of main CPU (namely, CPU31) is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like. Further, the CPU 31 performs a process of storing the determined setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 based on signals from the reset switch 26 and the setting key type switch 27. Subsequently, the CPU 31 deletes (that is, clears) the designated storage area (for example, information on the internal winning combination storage area) of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (FIG. 17 described later) (step S3). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process (step S4) which will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 19 described later).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores “1” in the bit corresponding to the gaming state corresponding to the operating flag in the gaming state storage area ((5) in FIG. 11). . For example, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores “1” in bit 1 corresponding to the RB gaming state in the gaming state storage area ((5) in FIG. 11) (that is, the gaming state storage area) Is stored as “00000010”).

  Further, if the MB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 stores “1” in bit 2 corresponding to the MB gaming state in the gaming state storage area ((5) in FIG. 11) (that is, the gaming state storage area). Is stored as “00000100”). If both the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are on, the CPU 31 stores “1” in bit 0 corresponding to the general gaming state in the gaming state storage area ((5) in FIG. 11). (That is, “00000001” is stored in the game state storage area).

  Here, the storage area (that is, bit 2) corresponding to the MB gaming state in the gaming state storage area ((5) in FIG. 11) is cleared for each game by the CPU 31 in the process of step S2 (that is, “ However, if the MB operating flag is on, “1” is always stored in this storage area in the gaming state monitoring process. Therefore, the middle bonus game is a period in which “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the MB gaming state in the gaming state storage area ((5) in FIG. 11) for each game (that is, the MB operating flag is ON). Equivalent to a certain period).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S7). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. If the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 sets the value of the RT game number counter to “1”. Subtract. Further, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter has become “0” as a result of the subtraction, and if it is determined that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, the RT operation Update (ie clear) the middle flag to off.

  The RT game number counter is information for identifying the number of remaining games in the RT section. The RT operating flag is information for identifying the RT section. When the RT operating flag is on, it is an RT section, and when the RT operating flag is off, it is a non-RT section. The number of remaining games in the RT section that can be identified by the RT game number counter is equivalent to the number of games played in the RT section (that is, the number of remaining games in the RT section is changed from “100” to RT It is equal to the value obtained by subtracting the number of games played in the section).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (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. Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). 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. Thereby, the pressing operation of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R becomes effective.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S11). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out based on the combination of symbols displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and the symbol combination table (FIG. 9) (step S12). Here, in the process of step S12, the CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based also on the value of the effective line counter.

  Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is displayed along the effective line corresponding to the value of the effective line counter, and then sets the value of the effective line counter to “1”. The process of subtracting is repeated until the value of the effective line counter becomes “0”. Since “5” is stored in the effective line counter in step S34 of FIG. 18 described later, the CPU 31 can determine the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out for each of the five effective lines. .

  Further, when the replay is determined as the display combination in the process of step S12, the CPU 31 stores “3” in the value of the automatic insertion counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter for counting the number of medals automatically inserted in the next game when replay is determined as a display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The display combination command includes information on the display combination determined in step S12. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process for paying out medals based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S12 (step S14).

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the number of medals paid out (step S15). Specifically, if the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 subtracts the counter by the number of medals paid out in step S14. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on (step S16).

  At this time, if any one of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. This is performed (step S17). On the other hand, when all of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the MB operating flag are not on, the CPU 13 performs a bonus operation check process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (step S18). . After this process, the process of step S2 is performed again.

  With reference to FIG. 17, a bonus operation monitoring process for performing the RB operation process when a predetermined condition is satisfied will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S21). At this time, if the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S22). At this time, if the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs an RB operating process based on the bonus operating table (FIG. 10) (step S23). Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the RB operating flag to ON, and sets a game possible number counter and a winning possible number counter with reference to the bonus operating time table (FIG. 10).

  When it is determined at step S21 that the BB operating flag is not on, when it is determined at step S22 that the RB operating flag is on, and when the process at step S23 is completed. In step S4 of FIG.

  As described above, even if the RB gaming state is ended and the RB operating flag is updated to OFF by the processing in steps S21 to S23, the RB operating flag is updated to ON if the BB operating flag is ON. , RB gaming state is activated again.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the medal acceptance / start check process for detecting the insertion operation and the start operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is an input process (step S31). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 and determines whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13.

  At this time, if there is an input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11, 12, 13, the CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter (step S32). Specifically, when there is an input from the medal sensor 10S in the process of step S31, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the inserted number counter. If there is an input from the BET switches 11, 12, 13 in the process of step S31, the CPU 31 adds the value calculated in the process of step S31 to the insertion number counter.

  In step S32, when the symbol combination corresponding to replay is displayed in the previous game, the value of the insertion number counter is updated based on the value of the automatic insertion counter. In addition, when addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited in the process of step S37 described later, the value of the credit counter is added instead of the inserted number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals. The credit counter is a counter for counting the number of medals that have been credited.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command (step S33), and stores “5” in the active line counter (step S34). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on (step S35). At this time, when all of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the MB operating flag are OFF, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3” (step S36).

  If it is determined in the process of step S36 that the value of the inserted number counter is “3”, the CPU 31 determines that the inserted number counter is the maximum number “3” for which the start operation is valid in the general gaming state. Is prohibited (step S37). If it is determined in the process of step S35 that any one of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the MB operating flag is on, in the RB gaming state or the MB gaming state Since the maximum inserted number “1” for which the start operation is valid, addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited (step S37).

  Next, when it is determined in the process of step S31 that there is no input from either the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the value of the insertion number counter is “3” in the process of step S36. If it is determined that it is not, and if the addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited in the process of step S37 described above, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” (step S38). .

  Next, when it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is not “1” in the process of step S38 described above, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is “3” ( Step S39). If it is determined in step S39 that the value of the inserted number counter is not “3”, it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “2” that disables the start operation. The process in step S31 described above is performed again.

  Further, when it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “3” in the process of step S39 described above, and the value of the inserted number counter is determined to be “1” in the process of step S38 described above. In this case, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S40).

  Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the process of step S5 in FIG. 16 is performed. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the process of step S31 described above is performed again.

  With reference to FIG. 19, 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. 6), the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S51). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more (step S52). At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table to an RT internal lottery table (not shown) (step S53).

  If it is determined in step S52 described above that the value of the RT game number counter is not “1” or more, the CPU 31 determines whether the identifier of BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. That is, it is determined whether “1” is stored in bit 6, bit 5, or bit 4 corresponding to BB1, BB2, or MB of the carryover combination storage area (that is, whether there is a carryover combination) (step S54). ).

  At this time, if “1” is stored in any one of bit 6, bit 5 and bit 4, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “11” (step S55), and the number of lotteries. Is set as the winning number (step S56). On the other hand, if “1” is not stored in all the bits 6, 5, and 4, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S 56).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the upper limit value and lower limit value corresponding to the winning number (step S57). Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determined in step S 51, acquires the lower limit value (L) based on the winning number, and stores the random number value stored in the random number storage area in the RAM 33 ( The lower limit (L) is subtracted from (R) (RL). Further, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determined in step S 51, acquires the upper limit value (U) based on the winning number, and uses the random number value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33. The upper limit (U) is subtracted (R−U).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not more than the upper limit value and not less than the lower limit value. Specifically, it is determined whether (R−L) obtained in step S57 is a positive value and (R−U) obtained in step S57 is a negative value (step S58). ). At this time, if the random number value is not more than the upper limit value and not less than the lower limit value, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and identifies the internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S59).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination determined in step S59 is BB1, BB2, or MB (step S60). At this time, if the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, or MB, the CPU 31 sets the identifier in the carryover combination storing area based on the internal winning combination (step S61).

  Specifically, when it is determined in step S60 that the internal winning combination includes BB1, the CPU 31 stores “01000000” in the carryover combination storing area. If it is determined in step S60 that BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the CPU 31 stores “00100000” in the carryover combination storing area. If it is determined in step S60 that the internal winning combination includes an MB, the CPU 31 stores “00010000” in the carryover combination storing area.

  When the process of step S61 described above is completed and when it is determined in the process of step S60 described above that the internal winning combination is not any of BB1, BB2, and MB, the CPU 31 is determined in step S59. The logical sum of the internal symbol combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S62).

  When the process of step S62 described above is completed and when it is determined in step S58 described above that the random number value is not more than the upper limit value and not more than the lower limit value, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” the number of lotteries (step S63). ). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S64). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S65). On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the process of step S56 described above is performed again.

  When it is determined that the number of lotteries is “0” in step S64 described above, it is determined 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. The number of times played is 15 in the general gaming state and 11 in the internal winning state (that is, the carryover section). If it is determined in step S64 that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the number of determinations is less than 15 in the general gaming state, and in the internal winning state (that is, the carryover section). Less than 11 times.

  Here, if the internal winning combination is lost, the process of step S62 is not performed, so that even if there is a carryover combination, the internal winning combination 2 storage area carryover combination even if there is a carryover combination. The bit corresponding to is never “1”. Therefore, in step S65, in consideration of the case where the internal winning combination is lost when there is a carryover combination, the logical sum of the information indicating the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Yes.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state, that is, whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S66). At this time, if the MB operating flag is ON, since it is an MB gaming state, the CPU 31 turns on bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Is turned on (step S67). That is, in step S67, the CPU 31 stores “11111111” in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and “00000111” in the internal winning combination 2 storage area in order to make it possible to win all the small combinations.

  Next, when it is determined in step S66 described above that the MB operating flag is not on, and when the process of step S67 described above is completed, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S8 of FIG. 16 described above.

  With reference to FIG. 20, a 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 the effective stop switch is on, that is, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (step S71). At this time, if the effective stop switch is on, the CPU 31 updates the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R on which the pressing operation has been performed to off. On the other hand, when the effective stop switch is not on, the CPU 31 repeats this step.

  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.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S72). The number of checks is information for identifying the maximum number of sliding pieces. When the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, the number of checks is “5”, and when the maximum number of sliding symbols is “1”, the number of checks is “2”. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state, that is, whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S73).

  At this time, if the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the left stop button (that is, the left stop button 7L) has been pressed (step S74). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop command signal is transmitted from the stop button 7L. At this time, if the left stop button 7L is pressed, the CPU 31 changes (that is, sets) the number of checks set in step S72 to “2” (step S75).

  Here, in the embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped based on a drawing priority table (not shown) including information on the relative priority of drawing of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. Control is performed. The pull-in priority table of this embodiment defines the priority order that gives the highest priority to replay, and then the order of bonuses and small roles.

  “Withdrawal” (or withdrawing) is basically a symbol display area connected by an active line (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol display area”) within the maximum number of sliding symbols. This means that the reel that is the target of the stop control (that is, the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed) is stopped so as to display the symbols constituting the combination (hereinafter referred to as “retraction target symbols”). The winning combination is an internal winning combination corresponding to a combination of symbols to be arranged along the active line.

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

  In the RT section, even when a bonus is carried over, a combination of symbols corresponding to replay is displayed along the active line in preference to the bonus. Accordingly, in the RT section, basically, the bonus game does not operate until the condition for ending the RT section (that is, that 100 games are played) is satisfied.

  Also, in the MB gaming state, it is allowed that combinations of symbols corresponding to all small combinations regardless of the type of the internal winning combination determined by lottery are displayed along the active line. Is a small combination with a relatively large number of payouts and a relatively large combination of symbols (ie, a combination of symbols of “5 × 5 × 5”). It is stipulated that a certain bell is the highest. For this reason, in the MB gaming state, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop rotating so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell is displayed along the active line no matter what timing the player performs a stop operation. can do.

  Note that the symbol row of the left reel 3L indicates that the bell (ie, symbol 93) is left when the number of sliding pieces is within the range of “0” to “1”, regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation. The display window 21L can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the symbol rows of the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R indicate that the number of sliding pieces is within the range of “0” to “4” regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation. , Symbol 93) is stopped and displayed in any of the symbol display areas provided in the center display window 21C and the right display window 21R, respectively (ie, the upper, middle, and lower stages). Is configured to be possible.

  Next, when it is determined in step S73 that the MB operating flag is not on, it is determined in step S74 that the left stop button 7L is not pressed, and the process in step S75 described above. When is finished, the CPU 31 searches for a symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S76). The symbol counter is a counter in which the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c among the symbols displayed on the reel is stored. The symbol position is the symbol position on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and can be identified by the code number.

  By the processing of step S76, the CPU 31 determines the symbol position of the symbol (that is, the symbol to be drawn) constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination having the highest drawing priority within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. You can search. Here, in the process of step S76, when the number of checks is “2”, the CPU 31 searches the symbol position of the drawing target symbol within the range where the maximum number of sliding symbols is “1”, and the number of checks is “5”. "", The symbol position of the drawing target symbol is searched within the range where the maximum number of sliding symbols is "4".

  In the process of step S76, when a plurality of symbol positions of the drawing target symbol are searched within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, the symbol position having the smallest number of sliding symbols among the plurality of symbol positions. Is given priority.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the symbol position searched in the process of step S76 (step S77). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S78). The reel stop command includes information on the number of sliding frames determined in the process of step S77.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop switch for which the pressing operation is effective, that is, whether or not any of the three effective stop button flags is on (step S79). At this time, since there are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating, if any of the three valid stop button flags is on, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S71 described above again. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped and all the three effective stop button flags are off, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S12 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 21, 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 the RB operation flag is on (step S81). At this time, if the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S82), and the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. ", The CPU 31 performs MB end processing (step S83). In the process at the end of MB, specifically, the CPU 31 stores “0” in bit 0 which is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag in the operating flag storage area ((4) in FIG. 11). I do.

  When it is determined in step S81 that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S84). It is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S85). At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 performs the RB end process (step S86) because the condition for ending the big bonus game is satisfied. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, clears the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S87). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag. When it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S85 described above, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S88). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible number of winnings is “0” (that is, whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”) (step S89).

  Next, when it is determined in the above-described step S89 that the possible number of winnings is not “0”, and when it is determined in the above-described step S84 that no winning has been established, the value of the possible gaming number counter is set to “ 1 "is subtracted (step S90). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number is “0” (that is, whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0”) (step S91). If it is determined in this process that the number of possible games is “0”, and if it is determined in step S89 that the number of possible winnings is “0”, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB. (Step S92).

  When it is determined in step S82 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, when the process of step S83 is completed, and when the process of step S87 is completed, the CPU 31 Then, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S93). When it is determined that the possible number of games is not “0” in step S91 described above, and when the process of step S93 described above is completed, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S18 (FIG. 16).

  With reference to FIG. 22, a bonus operation check process for operating a bonus game, an RT section, and the like based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S101). If the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 10). Processing at the time of BB operation is performed (step S102). Specifically, for example, when the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 10), and an operating flag (that is, BB) corresponding to the display combination (that is, BB1). The operating flag) is updated to ON, and “350” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  When it is determined in step S101 described above that the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S103), and when the display combination is MB. The CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 10) (step S104). Specifically, since the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 updates the operating flag corresponding to MB (that is, the MB operating flag) to ON with reference to the bonus operating table (FIG. 10), and the bonus is ended. Set “100” in the number counter.

  When the processes in steps S102 and S104 described above are completed, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area ((3) in FIG. 11) and clears the RT game number counter (step S105). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S106).

  When it is determined in step S103 described above that the display combination is not MB, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is RT1 to RT3 (step S107). At this time, if the display combination is any of RT1 to RT3, the CPU 31 stores “100” in the RT game number counter (step S108). This activates an RT section that continues for up to 100 games. When this process ends, and when it is determined in step S107 described above that the display combination is not one of RT1 to RT3, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S2 (FIG. 16) again.

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

  With reference to FIG. 23, a command reception process for the sub CPU (that is, the image control microcomputer 81) to perform a predetermined series of processes in response to receiving a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 updates various game information (step S111). Specifically, based on a command from the main control circuit 71, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an internal winning combination stored in the work RAM 84 or a stop start position (that is, a pressing operation of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R). Information such as the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c) is updated.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect determination process corresponding to the received command (step S112). In the effect determination process, when the image control microcomputer 81 receives a start command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a start command reception effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In the effect determination process, when the display control command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a display combination command reception determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, in the effect determination process, when a bonus start command is received, a bonus start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a lamp effect request (step S113). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b based on the effect data determined in the process of step S112. Thereby, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control for the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 to emit light at a predetermined timing based on the command transmitted by the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a sound effect request (step S114). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b based on the effect data determined in the process of step S112. Thereby, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits the sound source data corresponding to the effect data determined to be output to the sound source IC 115 based on the command transmitted by the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the music from the speakers 9L and 9R. Is output.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a liquid crystal effect request (step S115). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 draws an image corresponding to the effect data determined in the process of step S112. More specifically, image data is written into the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 and image data is written into the frame buffer provided in the video RAM 89. The image data written in the frame buffer is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131, and an image corresponding to the image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. When the process of step S115 ends, the image control microcomputer 81 ends the command reception process.

  With reference to FIG. 24, description will be given of an effect determination process at the time of start command reception for performing a predetermined process that is performed when a start command is received. The start command reception effect determination process starts when a start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received (that is, when a start command is received).

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (sub) (step S121). If it is not in the MB gaming state (sub), it determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (sub). (Step S122). At this time, when it is determined that the game state is BB (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 performs a BB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S123).

  If it is determined in step S121 that the game state is the MB gaming state (sub), if it is determined that the game state is not the BB gaming state (sub) in step S122, and if the processing in step S123 is completed, the image control microcomputer 81 Determines an effect identifier based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination (step S124). The effect identifier is information for identifying the type of effect performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b and outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R, and corresponds to each of the effect types. Provided.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data based on the effect identifier determined in step S124 (step S125). By this processing, an image corresponding to the determined effect data is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The effect data is information for identifying an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as an effect, and is provided corresponding to each of the images.

  As described above, in the start command reception effect determination process, an effect corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning combination is performed, and in the case of the BB gaming state (sub), in step S123, for BB described later. A production lottery process is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the BB effect lottery process for performing the process of determining whether or not to perform the setting notification effect in the big bonus game will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines a setting determination lottery pattern based on the setting determination lottery pattern determination table (FIG. 14) and the number of BB continuous games (step S131). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether to perform the setting notification effect based on the determined setting determination lottery pattern (step S132). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a lottery has been won as a result of lottery in step S132 (step S133).

  If it is determined in step S133 that the player has won, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the setting notification flag to ON (step S134). The setting notification flag is information for identifying whether or not it is determined to perform the setting notification effect. When it is determined to perform the setting notification effect, the setting notification flag is updated to on. By the process of step S134, a setting notification effect is performed by a display combination command reception process (FIG. 26) described later.

  Next, when it is not determined that the winning is determined in step S133, or when the process of step S134 is completed, the process of step S124 (FIG. 24) is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 26, a display combination command reception process for determining effect data corresponding to an image displayed as an effect when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped will be described. The display combination command reception process is started when a display combination command from the main control circuit 71 is received.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state (sub) is set (step S141). At this time, in the case of the BB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 adds “1” to the number of BB continuing games, and determines whether or not the display combination is lost (step S142). At this time, if the display combination is not lost, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the setting notification flag is on (step S143). If the setting notification flag is on, the setting notification effect is displayed. Data is determined (step S144). In step S144, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the setting notification flag to OFF.

  The setting notification effect data is information for identifying an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as the setting notification effect. When the setting notification effect data is determined in step S144, an image corresponding to the setting notification effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Next, if it is not determined in step S141 that the game state is BB (sub), if the display combination is determined to be lost in step S142, and if the setting notification flag is not turned on in step S143. In the case where the image data is received, the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data based on the display combination or the like (step S145). As a result, an image corresponding to the display combination or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  As described above, when it is determined in the display combination command reception process that the setting notification effect is to be performed in the above-described BB effect lottery processing, the setting notification is made when rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. Production is performed. In addition, when it is not determined to perform the setting notification effect in the BB effect lottery process described above, an effect corresponding to the display combination or the like is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 27, a process at the time of receiving a bonus start command for performing an effect according to the type of bonus game will be described. This bonus start command reception process is started when a bonus start command from the main control circuit 71 is received.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S151). At this time, if the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the setting determination parameter based on the setting determination parameter determination table (FIG. 13) (step S152).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 sets BB effect data (step S153). The effect data for BB is information for identifying an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as an effect in the big bonus game. When the BB effect data is set in step S153, an image corresponding to the big bonus game is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  If it is determined in step S151 described above that the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the display combination is MB, and the image control microcomputer 81 sets MB effect data (step S154). The effect data for MB is information for identifying an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as an effect in the middle bonus game. When the MB effect data is set in step S154, an image corresponding to the middle bonus game is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  As described above, in the bonus start command reception process, effect data corresponding to the type of display combination related to the operation of the bonus game is set. Thus, when the bonus game is activated, an image corresponding to the type of the bonus game is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the bonus start command reception process, when the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the setting determination parameter is determined based on the setting determination parameter determination table (FIG. 13). Thereby, based on the setting determination parameter, whether or not to perform the setting notification effect is performed in the BB effect lottery process (FIG. 25).

  With reference to FIG. 28, a display example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as an effect will be described.

  The display example of FIG. 28 is an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as a setting notification effect. This image is displayed based on the setting notification effect data when it is determined to perform the setting notification effect in the big bonus game (that is, when the setting notification flag is updated to ON). In the display example, an image including the character 201 is displayed. When the setting notification flag is off, an image including the character 201 is not displayed.

  By continuously displaying such images, a moving image is displayed in which the character 201 that appears from the right end of the liquid crystal display unit 2b moves to the left end of the liquid crystal display unit 2b and disappears. When such an image is displayed, the player can estimate the set value based on the combination of symbols displayed along the active line and the current number of BB continued games.

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

  In the embodiment, in the set value notification effect, an image including the character 201 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the setting notification effect, a specific value can be suggested to the player by allowing specific music to be output from the speakers 9L and 9R. In this way, the player can guess the set value without moving the line of sight, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

  In the embodiment, in the set value notification effect in the big bonus game, an image including the character 201 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character included in the image displayed in the setting notification effect can be not only one type but also a plurality of types.

  In this case, when an image including a specific character among a plurality of types of characters is displayed, the player can guess the set value after grasping the current number of BB continuous games. Even in this case, since the player must estimate the set value after grasping the current number of BB continuous games, it is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting the set value. .

  In addition, in the embodiment, when the big bonus game is operating, the setting notification effect is performed with a probability corresponding to the current number of BB continuous games and the determined internal winning combination, so that the setting value is set. The notification or suggestion is made, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration notification effect may be performed with a probability according to only the current number of BB continuous games without depending on the determined internal winning combination. Even in this case, since the player must estimate the set value after grasping the current number of BB continuous games, it is possible to prevent the player from easily detecting the set value. .

  Further, in the embodiment, the setting notification effect is performed in the big bonus game and the setting value is suggested to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting notification effect is performed in a bonus game different from the big bonus game. May be performed. For example, a setting notification effect can be performed in a middle bonus game. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being interrupted in the middle bonus game, which is likely to be monotonous, where the winnings are continuously established.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and patty lots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, 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 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 figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a 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, a display combination, and an operating flag. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a setting discrimination parameter determination table. The figure which shows a setting discrimination | determination lottery pattern determination table. The figure which shows a setting discrimination | determination lottery pattern. 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 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 a process at the time of command reception. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process at the time of start command reception. The flowchart which shows the production lottery process for BB. The flowchart which shows a display time command reception process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus start command reception. The figure which shows the example of a display of the image displayed on a liquid crystal 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 (3)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A setting operation detecting means for detecting an operation for determining a setting value that defines the degree of advantage for the player;
A setting value determining means for determining, as the setting value, one of a plurality of stages provided in advance based on detection of an operation for determining a setting value performed by the setting operation detecting means;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means and a setting value determined by the set value determining means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means; A gaming machine equipped with
Bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game;
Numerical information updating means for updating numerical information on the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means or the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means,
Effect mode determining means for determining a mode of effect based on the setting value determined by the setting value determining means and the numerical information updated by the numerical value information updating means when the bonus game is being operated; ,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When a specific stage among the plurality of stages is determined as a set value by the set value determining means, a stage other than the specific stage among the plurality of stages is determined as a set value by the set value determining means. When the numerical information is a predetermined one, the presentation mode determining means identifies the numerical aspect information with a relatively high probability compared to when the numerical information is not a predetermined one. A gaming machine comprising an effect determining pattern determining means for determining to determine the aspect of the effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect mode determining means determines an effect mode based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means.

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