JP2007260055A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the appeal by the presentation executed in a bonus game. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, an internal winning combination is determined based on a preset value stored in a preset value storage means. When the operation of the bonus game is performed, any one of a plurality of kinds of presentation data stored by a presentation data storage means is determined based on the preset value stored by the preset value storage means, and the presentation is executed based on the determined presentation data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,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. Based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) on the condition that a display window for displaying the symbol so that the player can visually recognize and a medal as an example of the game medium are inserted, Based on a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of each reel and an operation by a player (hereinafter referred to as a “stop operation”), a signal that requests the stop of rotation of the reel is determined according to the type of the reel. A stop switch that outputs, and a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel. For example was the gaming machine (so-called Pachi) is known. In such a gaming machine, based on a combination of symbols displayed by a plurality of display windows, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player.

  Currently, when a mainstream gaming machine detects a start operation, it performs an internal lottery and stops the reel rotation based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, the player is required to have a skill that is referred to as a push. In addition, when the result relating to the provision of the privilege is determined by the internal lottery described above, the reel combination even after the stop operation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the provision of the privilege is displayed. The rotation continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms), and then stops. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination relating to the provision of the privilege has not been determined (so-called “losing”), the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols relating to the provision of the privilege is not displayed.

  Among the gaming machines as described above, those equipped with a bonus game in which a game advantageous to the player is performed have become mainstream. In this bonus game, the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability as compared to the normal game other than the bonus game, so that it is possible to give the ball up and down, and to the player's game Interest can be improved.

In addition, in such a gaming machine, in a bonus game, an effect displayed for a bonus game is performed by making an image displayed on a liquid crystal display device or a sound emitted from a speaker different from that of a normal game, etc. To improve. Recently, there has been proposed a technique that makes a sound emitted from a speaker a special sound on the condition that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped (for example, Patent Documents). 1). In this gaming machine, a special sound is generated in relation to the skill of the player so as to prevent the player from losing interest in the game in a bonus game that tends to be uniform. .
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-210071

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, the sound emitted from the speaker is merely changed to a special sound depending on the player's skill, so that the appeal power is poor and the player's interest in the effect performed in the bonus game is sufficient. There was a possibility that it could not be aroused.

  Recently, with the main purpose of maintaining the soundness of the game, an upper limit is set for the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus game, and the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus game is set to a value determined as the upper limit. It has also been proposed to end the bonus game by reaching. In such a gaming machine, since the bonus game ends when the number of medals reaches a predetermined value, the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus game does not undulate, and the player has an interest in the bonus game. As a result, there is a risk that the player's interest in the effects performed in the bonus game will become more noticeable.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance appealing power by an effect performed in a bonus game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R to be described later) and start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation (for example, to be described later) Start switch 6S) and a predetermined value (for example, “1”, “4”, and “6”, which will be described later), or a setting value storage means (for example, a RAM 33, which will be described later). Set value storage area), internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means and the set value stored by the set value storage means (for example, When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol variation for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means is performed. Stage (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, processing for requesting rotation start of all reels in step S11 of FIG. 30 performed by CPU 31 described later) and stop operation detecting means (for example, detecting stop operation) The symbol change performed by the symbol variation means based on the stop switch 7S), which will be described later, and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means. Stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing of FIG. 33 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and a specific symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to BB red described below) by the symbol display means, When a combination of symbols related to BB blue described later is displayed, a bonus game (for example, BB described later) is activated. Bonus game operating means (for example, bonus operation check processing of FIG. 34 performed by CPU 31 described later) and a plurality of types of effect data (for example, for BB specified in an BB effect table shown in FIG. 29 described later) Effect data storage means (for example, a program ROM 83 of the sub-control circuit 72 described later) and effect data determination means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means. (For example, an effect determination process during BB operation in step S223 of FIG. 38 performed by the image control microcomputer 81 described later) and an effect execution unit (for example, an effect execution unit that executes an effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determination unit) 37 performed by the liquid crystal display device 5 described later and the image control microcomputer 81 described later. And the effect data determining means, when the bonus game is activated by the bonus game actuating means, based on the setting value stored in the setting value storage means, A gaming machine, wherein any one of a plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means is determined.

  According to the gaming machine of (1), when the bonus game is operated, based on the setting value stored in the setting value storage means, the plurality of types of effect data stored in the effect data storage means are selected. Any one is determined, and the effect is executed based on the determined effect data. That is, while the bonus game is being operated, an effect based on the setting value related to the determination of the internal winning combination is executed. Therefore, since it is possible for the player to infer the setting value stored in the setting value storage means based on the effect executed, the player's interest in the effect executed in the bonus game is increased. It becomes possible to increase appeal power.

  (2) When the predetermined value (for example, a setting value “1” to be described later) is stored in the set value storage unit, the effect data determination unit is a plurality of types stored in the effect data storage unit. Any one of the effect data (for example, “change in costume” of the effect identifier 3 determined when the internal winning combination described later is Bell 1) is determined with a first probability (for example, 12000/32768 described later). On the other hand, when the set value storage means stores a specific set value (for example, a set value “6” described later) having a degree of advantage different from the predetermined set value for the player, Any one of a plurality of types of effect data stored in the effect data storage means (for example, “costume change” of the effect identifier 3 determined when the internal winning combination to be described later is Bell 1) is set in the first confirmation. The gaming machine according to the different second probability (e.g., 18000/32768 described later) and determines at (1) and.

  According to the gaming machine of (2), when a predetermined set value is stored by the set value storage means, one of a plurality of types of effect data is determined with a first probability, When a specific set value that is different from the set value in terms of the advantage for the player is stored, any one of a plurality of types of effect data is determined with a second probability different from the first probability. Like to do. In other words, the frequency and type of effects to be executed can be made different when a predetermined set value is stored and when a specific set value is stored. Accordingly, by observing the frequency and type of effects executed in the bonus game, the player can infer whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is advantageous to him / her. It becomes like this. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the effects executed in the bonus game, and to increase the appeal power.

  (3) Based on the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, the number-of-payout determination means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) that determines the number of game media to be paid out to the player (for example, a payout number described later). When the bonus game is activated by the bonus game operating means, the determination of the number of payouts is made in the bonus game. The number-of-payout counting means for counting the number of game media determined by the means (for example, the bonus end number counter updating process in step S16 of FIG. 30 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the game counted by the number-of-payout counting means When the number of media exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 346 described later), the bonus game is activated. (1) or (2) characterized by comprising bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game performed by steps (for example, bonus end check processing of FIG. 35 performed by CPU 31 described later). The gaming machine described.

  According to the gaming machine of (3), the number of game media determined by the payout amount determination means in the bonus game is counted, and when the number of game media counted exceeds a predetermined number, the operation of the bonus game is terminated. Like to do. Therefore, in the bonus game in which the number of game media paid out to the player is uniform and the player's expectation may be uniform, an effect based on the set value as described above is performed. By executing it, it is more preferable to increase the player's interest in the effect executed in the bonus game and to increase the appeal power.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the bonus game is operated, any one of a plurality of types of effect data stored in the effect data storage unit is selected based on the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit. Since the effect is determined based on the determined effect data, the player's interest in the effect performed in the bonus game can be increased, and the appeal can be improved.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71 described later, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction of the reels on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It fluctuates with the rotation of the reel.

  At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 (that is, the position in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is visible through the liquid crystal display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. In the liquid crystal display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, a still image or a moving image, for example, a predetermined image such as a pattern, a character, a figure, a symbol, or a character is displayed, and an effect for enhancing the fun of the game is performed.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal display area 5 a is configured by symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided in front of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can display the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them by making the inside of the areas transparent. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R have a function as a so-called display window, and the player can rotate the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to observe the stop (that is, the pattern arranged on the peripheral surface). In addition, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can display images in the display areas. For example, it is possible to execute various effects such as displaying a predetermined image superimposed on a pattern when the rotation of the reel is stopped. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed. The effect display area 23 is a display area excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R in the liquid crystal display area 5a. Basically, a predetermined image such as a still image or a moving image is displayed in the effect display area 23, and an effect for enhancing the interest of the game is performed. In addition, not only in the effect display area 23 but also in the entire liquid crystal display area 5a including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, a predetermined image can be displayed to produce an effect.

  In addition, in each symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as “display window”) 4L, 4C, 4R, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower display areas and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Of the 21 symbols, 3 symbols are displayed. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are formed with pay lines that connect predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  As the types of winning lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided. The center line 8c is a line connecting the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The top line 8b is a line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line connecting the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a line connecting the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and an information display 18 is provided at the center of the pedestal 10. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (so-called credits) in the gaming machine, the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”), and the like. The On the left side of the information display unit 18, an operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and an enter button is provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information related to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the right side of the information display unit 18, a medal insertion slot 22 for inserting medals into the gaming machine 1 is provided. On the left side of the information display unit 18, a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 for determining the number of medals to be inserted from the credited medals are provided. Basically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, or when a medal is inserted based on any one of the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, The winning lines 8a to 8e are activated (the activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as an activated line). In the present embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card or the like storing information such as the number of medals can be applied in addition to coins, game balls or tokens.

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided. The 1-bet lamp 9a, the 2-bet lamp 9b, and the maximum bet lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals inserted in the unit game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) or payout (Pay) of medals is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the payout is performed, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Further, when crediting is performed, medals for the number of payouts are credited. Here, the payout and credits of medals may be simply referred to as “payout”.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14, there is provided a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. . On the right side of the start lever 6, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. .

  Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed next to the second stop operation and the remaining one A stop operation performed when the reel is rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”. The case where the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 7L is referred to as “forward press”, and the case where the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 7C is referred to as “middle press”. The case where the operation is performed on the right stop button 7R is referred to as “reverse pressing”.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 are turned on in a lighting pattern corresponding to the game situation, and perform an effect relating to the game. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. The speakers 21L and 21R output effects such as sound effects and BGM according to the game situation, and perform effects related to the game.

  Although not shown, the cabinet 1a includes a power button for turning on the gaming machine 1, a setting button for starting change of setting values, and a plurality of predetermined setting values. A reset button is provided for determining one of the above.

  Next, the configuration of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) allocated to one symbol are provided on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and red 7 (symbol 61), Blue 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), watermelon (symbol 64), bell (symbol 65), special bell (symbol 66), cherry (symbol 67), replay (symbol 68), character A (symbol 69) And each symbol of character B (symbol 70) is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 30 to 36 to be described later) executed by the CPU 31, various tables to be described (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 15 to be described later), and the like. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas described later (for example, see FIGS. 16 and 17 described later), and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and the like. is there. In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the turning on and off of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various information (such as the number of credits) by the information display unit 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the payout of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel for one symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 is counted. The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. A reel position detection circuit 50, which will be described later, is positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c (more precisely, the center in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). Thus, the reel index is detected. That is, when the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and as a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached. Therefore, by referring to the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol located on the center line 8c.

  In the present embodiment, the reel index is detected such that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and the symbol on the center line 8c is specified by the symbol counter. (In other words, the center line 8c is applied as the predetermined position). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d can be applied as the predetermined position. At this time, the top line 8b (more strictly speaking, the center of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) or the bottom line 8d (more strictly, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reel index is detected so that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned in the center of the lower region in the vertical direction).

  The input unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and outputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel position A detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the player's operation on the power button.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stopping operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect the player's pressing operation (that is, the insertion operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. The detected signal is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects the player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The setting switch 19S detects the player's operation on the setting button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The setting switch 19S may be configured as a key-type switch that detects that the setting key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated in a predetermined direction. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects the player's operation on the reset button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The set value is data serving as an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. That is, it is data relating to the profits of the player and the amusement store in relation to the winning probability of the internal winning combination described later. On the game store side, the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted by adjusting the set value so as to balance the profits of the game store side and the player. In the present embodiment, three levels “1”, “4”, and “6” are provided as setting values (for example, two levels “1” and “6” or “1” to “6”). 6 levels may be provided).

  The setting value is changed based on the start switch 6S, the setting switch 19S, and the reset switch 20S. Specifically, when the setting switch 19S is turned on by an operation by an attendant or the like when the power is turned on, the setting value can be changed. At this time, the current setting value is displayed on the information display unit 18, and the setting value is updated by one step each time the reset switch 20S is turned on. Any one of “1”, “4”, and “6” is displayed. Can be selected. When the start switch 6S is turned on while the set value is selected, the selected set value is determined and stored (stored) in the set value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (for example, a reel stop command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution of production are performed. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit 72 a and the sound / lamp control circuit 72 b are each configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  The image control circuit 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 (character ROM) 88, and a video RAM 89. The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port. Based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the production data and outputs it in accordance with a control program stored in the program ROM 83 (for example, see FIGS. 37 to 39 described later). Various processes are performed. Further, the voltage with respect to the liquid crystal display device 5 described above is adjusted, and the transmittance of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is adjusted. The image control circuit 72a, like the main control circuit 71, includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, which are configured to execute random number sampling. .

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 is configured as a storage unit that stores a control program executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables, effect data, and the like. The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the above-described control program. Various information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71 is set in the work RAM 84. The work RAM 84 and a calendar IC 85 to be described later 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.

  When an image effect request is made by the image control microcomputer 81, the image control IC 86 generates an image based on the determined effect data (for example, an effect identifier described later) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed (not shown). The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. For example, characters such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, and figures, background image data, and the like are stored. Sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface). The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the image control microcomputer 81 determines a sound / lamp output pattern and output timing based on the determined effect data, and transmits a command or the like to the sound / lamp control circuit 72 b via the serial port 82. The sound / lamp control circuit 72b controls the speakers 21L and 21R, the lamp 102, and the like based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 72a.

  The sound / lamp control circuit 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97. The serial port 92 receives a command transmitted from the image control circuit 72a. The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like. The work RAM 94 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs output processing of the speakers 21L, 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102 according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 72a. That is, when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 receives a lamp effect request from the image control circuit 72a, the sound and lamp control microcomputer 91 emits light from the LED 101 and the lamp 102 based on the requested lighting pattern (for example, light-off, normal, high-speed, and fade described later). Output. In the present embodiment, the LED 101 and the lamp 102 are installed at the upper part of the gaming machine 1, but not limited to this, the LED 101 and the lamp 102 are installed at the left and right side parts of the gaming machine 1 and inside the reel. As a reel back lamp that illuminates the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel from behind, a button lamp that is installed inside the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R and emits a stop button that is effective for pressing operation, etc. May function. When the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 receives a sound effect request from the image control circuit 72a, the requested sound effect (for example, a slip effect sound and a winning effect sound described later), BGM, and the like are output from the speakers 21L and 21R. To do.

  The sound source IC 95 determines a sound source such as a sound effect or BGM based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 21L and 21R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source.

  Next, various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration (see FIG. 2) of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located at the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as symbol position “0”, and symbol positions “0” to “0” corresponding to the symbol counter described above. “20” and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined. Each symbol type is represented by 1-byte data as shown. Based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol positioned in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the symbol adjacent thereto, and the like can be specified.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the gaming state are defined. In the general game state, the internal lottery table for the general game state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 11. In a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state, which will be described later, an RB gaming state internal lottery table is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be seven. Furthermore, in a middle bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “MB”) gaming state described later, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 7.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers assigned according to each winning number (that is, a numerical range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value) are defined. The winning number is data for identifying a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining an internal winning combination described later.

  In the internal lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” belongs to the numerical range of each winning number. The aforementioned number of lotteries indicates the number of times this determination is performed. As a result of the determination for the number of times of lottery, if the extracted random number value belongs to any numerical range, the corresponding winning number is determined. If the extracted random number value does not belong to any numerical value range, the winning number is determined to be 0. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is calculated by “the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number plus 1 / the number of all random numbers generated (ie 65536)”. Can do.

  (1) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. In the internal lottery table for general gaming state, a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 11 are defined for each set value (that is, “1”, “4”, and “6”). Basically, the winning probabilities of winning numbers related to the operation of the bonus game (that is, “9” to “11”) differ according to the set value. Specifically, the winning probability of the winning number related to the operation of the bonus game increases as the set value increases. The greater the set value, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. In the above-mentioned internal lottery table for the general gaming state, only the winning probability of the winning number related to the operation of the bonus game is different depending on the set value. However, the winning probability of other winning numbers is not limited to this. A different configuration may be employed.

  Here, in this embodiment, when a replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”) is actuated, the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table is changed to the RT internal lottery table. The configuration of the RT internal lottery table is basically the same as that of the general gaming state internal lottery table, but the numerical range of the winning number 8 (replay described later) is different (in the figure). (Indicated by “*”). Specifically, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the upper limit value of the winning number 8 is defined as “16740”, whereas in the RT internal lottery table, the upper limit value of the winning number 8 is the general game. It is defined as “65471” which is larger than the state internal lottery table. That is, the RT internal lottery table has a configuration in which the winning probability of the winning number 8 is extremely high as compared with the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  In the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT, overlapping values are defined for a plurality of winning numbers, and when a random value belonging to this overlapping value is extracted, both of the plurality of winning numbers are determined. It becomes the composition which is done. For example, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the numerical value range of the winning number 2 (bell 1 described later) is “1944 to 2455”. The numerical range of the winning number 3 (bell 2 described later) is “1942-7759”. Therefore, since all of the numerical range of the winning number 2 is included in the numerical range of the winning number 3, the extracted random number value always belongs to the numerical range of the winning number 2 Thus, both the winning number 2 and the winning number 3 are determined.

  For example, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the numerical value range of the winning number 11 (BB red described later) is “1898-2024”. Accordingly, since a part of the numerical range of the winning number 2 and a part of the numerical range of the winning number 11 overlap, when the extracted random number value belongs to the overlapping numerical range “1944 to 2024”, Both winning number 2 and winning number 11 will be determined. Further, since a part of the numerical range of the winning number 3 and a part of the numerical range of the winning number 11 overlap, when the extracted random number value belongs to the overlapping numerical range “1942 to 2024”, Both winning number 3 and winning number 11 will be determined.

  Thus, since at least one or both of the bell 1 and the bell 2 and BB red can be determined, the combination of the symbols related to the bell 1 or the bell 2 is displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Even if one of the symbol combinations is displayed, the player can have the expectation that BB red may be determined together with this, so the player's sense of expectation for the operation of the BB Can be maintained.

  When the winning number 2 is determined, the ratio at which the winning number 11 is determined is approximately 72.3 percent by calculating “81 (1944-2024)” / “112 (1944-2055)”. On the other hand, when the winning number 3 is determined, the ratio at which the winning number 11 is determined is approximately 1. by calculating “83 (1942 to 2024)” / “5818 (1942 to 7759)”. 4 percent. Therefore, it can be said that the winning number 2 has a higher expected value for determining the winning number 11 than the winning number 3. Therefore, when the combination of symbols related to the bell 1 described later is displayed and when the combination of symbols related to the bell 2 is displayed, it is possible to vary the amount of expectation that the player holds. Can be improved.

  Further, in addition to the above-described winning number, for example, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, when the winning number 5 (special 1 described later) is determined, the winning number 10 (BB blue described later) is always determined. It has become. Furthermore, the winning number 10 is determined in part when the winning number 6 (special 2 described later) is determined. Furthermore, the winning number 9 (described later MB) and the winning number 10 are also determined in part when the winning number 7 (special 3 described later) is determined.

  (2) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 7 are defined. In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning probability of winning number 3 (bell 2 described later) is extremely high. In the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, the same winning probability is adopted in common for all set values.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the aforementioned winning number is defined. Specifically, according to each of the winning numbers 1 to 11, cherry, bell 1, bell 2, watermelon, special 1, special 2, special 3, replay, MB, big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) ) Blue and BB red are specified. When the winning number is determined by the internal lottery table described above, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the winning number and the determination of the internal winning combination are equivalent. The internal winning combination is represented by 1-byte data, and each of the 8 bits corresponds to the type of each internal winning combination.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the provision of a privilege, a display combination corresponding to this, and a payout number are defined. The display combination is represented by 1-byte data, and the data structure is the same as that of the internal winning combination described above. The display combination is data for identifying the type of combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means.

  When the cherry on the left reel 3L is displayed in any of the upper, middle or lower stages in the middle display window 4C, the display combination is cherry regardless of the type of symbols displayed in the remaining display windows 4L and 4R. It is determined. Further, when the special bell of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the bell 1. When three bells of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be bell 2. The number of payouts corresponding to cherry, bell 1 and bell 2 is nine. Further, when three watermelons of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be watermelon. The number of payouts corresponding to a watermelon is 6.

  When three characters A of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be special 1. Further, when three characters B on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be special 2. The number of payouts corresponding to special 1 and special 2 is 5. When the red 7 of the left reel 3L, the BAR of the middle reel 3C, and the BAR of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be special 3. The number of payouts corresponding to special 3 is 1.

  When three replays of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be replay. When replay is determined, replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins to be inserted in the unit game for which replay is determined are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals.

  In addition, when the RT is started, the above-described RT internal lottery table is used during a predetermined number of unit games, and replay is determined with a high probability. Opportunities increase. As a result, it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals compared to the case where the same number of unit games are performed while the RT is not operating. In addition, during RT operation, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the granting of other benefits such as bell and BB red is the same as during non-operation, so other benefits while suppressing the number of inserted as much as possible It is possible to make the player expect that the internal winning combination relating to the provision of the will be determined.

  When three BARs of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as MB. When the MB is determined, the operation of the MB is started. When three blues 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be BB blue. If three reds 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be BB red. When BB blue and BB red are determined, the operation of BB is started.

  If the symbol combination displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the display combination is determined to be lost. Here, cherry, bell 1, bell 2, watermelon, special 1, special 2 or special 3 relate to payout of game media (for example, medals). In addition, replay relates to the operation of replay. Furthermore, MB, BB blue, and BB red relate to the operation of a bonus game that is advantageous to the player.

  Next, the stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the winning number stored in the winning number storage area is defined according to the gaming state. Specifically, in the general gaming state, according to each of the winning numbers 0 to 11, the stop table for losing, the stop table for cherry, the stop table for bell 1, the stop table for bell 2, the stop table for watermelon, special 1 A stop table for special use, a stop table for special use 2, a stop table for special use 3, a stop table for replay, a stop table for MB, a stop table for BB blue, and a stop table for BB red are defined. In the MB gaming state, an MB gaming state stop table is defined regardless of the winning number stored in the winning number storage area.

  Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is indicated by “stop start position”. The number of sliding pieces according to “)” is specified.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the symbol passing through a predetermined position (in the present embodiment, the middle stage of the corresponding display window) in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. Is a number. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, basically, after the signal is output by the stop switch 7S, the control of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed within 190 msec, and the number of sliding pieces is maximum. It is defined as “4”, and any one of the numerical ranges “0” to “4” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. For example, if the stop start position is “0” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “4”, rotation of the corresponding reel so that the symbol at the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. Can be stopped. At this time, the symbol at the symbol position “5” is displayed in the upper part of the corresponding display window, and the symbol at the symbol position “3” is displayed in the lower part of the corresponding display window.

  In this manner, the reel rotation stop control that allows the symbols within the range of the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position to be displayed on the center line 8c is referred to as so-called “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding pieces is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”.

  In the MB gaming state, 75 msec after a signal is output from the stop switch 7S for at least one of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (in this embodiment, only the left reel 3L is applied). The number of sliding pieces is defined as “1” at the maximum, and one of the numerical ranges “0” and “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces. For reels other than those whose maximum number of sliding pieces is defined as “1” (in this embodiment, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are applied), the sliding pieces are the same as in the general gaming state. The maximum number is defined as “4”, and any one of the numerical value ranges “0” to “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  As a result, in the MB gaming state, the number of symbols that can be pulled in with respect to the left reel 3L is reduced in comparison with the general gaming state, so that the player is required to have a higher skill regarding the stop operation. However, in the MB gaming state, in the internal lottery process to be described later, all the internal winning combinations related to the payout of medals are stored in the internal winning combination storing area regardless of the extracted random number value. Depending on the situation, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to the payout of a desired medal on the effective line. Therefore, in the MB gaming state, a higher skill is required for the player than in other gaming states, but it is possible to receive a desired number of medals depending on the skill, which is advantageous for the player. It is a gaming state that becomes.

  FIG. 11 shows the bell 1 and bell 2 stop tables used for the left reel 3L when forward pressing is performed. In the bell 1 and bell 2 stop table, when the winning number 2 (bell 1) is stored in the winning number storage area (that is, both the bell 1 and bell 2 are stored in the internal winning combination storing area). Used).

  In the stop table for bell 1 and bell 2, stop control positions determined based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “3”, “6”, “11”, “15”. "Or" 20 ". Among these, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position excluding “3”, a bell is displayed in the middle stage of the left display window 4L, while based on the stop control position of “3”. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped, a special bell is displayed at the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  FIG. 12 shows a bell 1 stop table. This bell 1 stop table is used when the stop control position is determined to be “3” as a result of using the bell 1 and bell 2 stop tables shown in FIG. Used for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the stop table for bell 1, stop control positions determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “1”, “6”, “11”, “14”, and “14”. 18 ”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on these stop control positions, a bell is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the stop control position determined based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R is one of “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “18”. Either. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on these stop control positions, a bell is displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the bell 1 and bell 2 stop table and the bell 1 stop table, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are connected to the cross-up line 8a. A special bell for the left reel 3L, a bell for the middle reel 3C, and a bell for the right reel 3R are displayed side by side, and a combination of symbols related to the bell 1 is displayed.

  FIG. 13 shows a stop table for the bell 2. In the bell 2 stop table, when the bell 1 and bell 2 stop tables shown in FIG. 11 are used, a stop control position other than “3” is determined (ie, in the middle of the left display window 4L). Used for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the stop table for Bell 2, stop control positions determined based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “1”, “6”, “11”, “14”, and “14”. 18 ”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on these stop control positions, a bell is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the stop control position determined based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R is “2”, “6”, “10”, “14” and “19”. Either. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on these stop control positions, a bell is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the bell 1 and bell 2 stop table and the bell 2 stop table, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged along the center line 8c. Thus, three bells of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side, and a combination of symbols related to the bell 2 is displayed. As described above, since the winning line in which the symbol combination related to the bell 1 is displayed and the winning line in which the symbol combination related to the bell 2 is displayed are different, the types of the displayed winning lines are uniform. It will not become a thing, and the interest of the game can be improved. It is also possible to make it easier for the player to identify which one is displayed by paying attention to the winning line on which these are displayed.

  Here, in the bell 1 stop table, when the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “10”, the number of slide pieces is determined to be “4”, and when the stop start position is “11”, the number of slide pieces is determined. Is determined to be “3”. On the other hand, in the stop table for the bell 2, when the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “10”, the number of sliding pieces is determined as “1”, and when the stop start position is “11”, the slip is detected. The number of frames is determined to be “0”. Therefore, even when the stop operation is performed so that the same stop start position (ie, “10” or “11”) is obtained, the bell 1 stop table is used and the bell 2 stop position is used. The number of sliding pieces to be determined is different from that when the stop table is used. Specifically, when the bell 1 stop table is used, the number of sliding pieces to be determined is larger than when the bell 2 stop table is used. As described above, since the different number of sliding symbols is determined when displaying the symbol combination related to the bell 1 and when displaying the symbol combination related to the bell 2, the stop operation is detected. By observing the amount of rotation of the reel until the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, it becomes possible for the player to determine which one is displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the priority order table, the order (hereinafter referred to as “priority order”) in which preferential pull-in is performed between the types of symbol combinations related to the provision of benefits (or between the types of internal winning combinations) is defined. “Replay” is defined for priority 1, “MB, BB blue and BB red” is defined for priority 2, and “Cherry, Bell 1, Bell 2, Watermelon, "Special 1, Special 2, and Special 3" are defined. By referring to the priority order table, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority order between symbols at each symbol position arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 when the bonus is operated. When the BB operation is started, the BB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, and 346 is stored in the bonus end number counter. When the MB operation is started, the MB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, and 254 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the number of payouts determined during the operation of either BB or MB. Further, when the RB operation is started, the RB operating flag of the RAM 33 is turned on, 12 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 8 is stored in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times the winning is determined during the RB operation.

  Next, the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When an internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination table, it is stored (stored) in this internal winning combination storing area. Specifically, bits 0 to 10 correspond to cherry, bell 1, bell 2, watermelon, special 1, special 2, special 3, replay, MB, BB blue, and BB red, respectively. Further, when two or more types of internal winning combinations relating to the provision of a privilege are stored, a bit corresponding to each is turned on. The structure of the display combination storage area for storing the display combination determined by the above-described symbol combination table has the same contents as the internal winning combination storage area.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When an internal winning combination (that is, MB, BB blue or BB red) related to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determination table, data indicating it is stored in this carryover combination storing area. The The data stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. That is, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the data is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover” is called, The stored data is called “carryover”). Then, while data is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored data is determined as an internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. In addition, since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, various tables stored in the program ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a small counter counter addition value lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the small combination counter addition value lottery table, predetermined numerical values “0” to “10” are defined as values to be added to the small combination counter of the work RAM 84 (that is, addition values). A lottery value assigned according to each numerical value “0” to “10” is defined for each type of internal winning combination determined during the operation of the RT.

  The lottery value represents the size of a random value for which data (here, an added value) to which the lottery value is assigned is determined. That is, in a table in which lottery values are defined, a predetermined order (here, an added value “here”) is extracted from random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range (here, “0 to 32767”). When the lottery value is sequentially subtracted in the order of “0” to “10”), the lottery is performed, and when the subtraction result is negative, the data corresponding to the lottery value is determined. That is, the larger the lottery value, the higher the probability that the corresponding data is determined (winning probability).

  The small combination counter addition value lottery table shown in FIG. 18 is used when there is no carryover combination. The lottery value corresponding to each added value varies depending on the type of the internal winning combination (more strictly, the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination). For example, when the internal winning combination is replay (this is the highest winning probability during RT operation), the added value “0” is always determined. Further, when the internal winning combination is Bell 1, any one of the addition values “1” to “3” is determined, and the smaller the value, the higher the winning probability. When the internal winning combination is BB, any one of the addition values “1” to “10” is determined, and the winning probability of the addition values “3” and “4” is the highest. That is, when the determined internal winning combination is related to a bonus, an added value having a larger value than that of other types is determined.

  The small role counter addition value lottery table shown in FIG. 18 is used when there is no carryover combination, but the type of the small combination counter addition value lottery table is not limited to this, and there is a carryover combination. The used small combination counter addition value lottery table is also stored in the work RAM 84. The winning combination probabilities of the small combination counter addition value lottery table used when there is a carryover combination is larger than the small combination counter addition value lottery table used when there is no carryover combination. It is preferable to define the lottery value so that the value becomes high. For example, at the time of the bell 1, the lottery value may be defined so that the winning probability of the added value “3” having the largest value is high, or it is determined when there is no carryover combination. The lottery value may be defined so that the larger added value “4” or the like is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the RT mode transfer lottery (see FIG. 19), the precursor lottery (see FIG. 20), the stage shift lottery (FIG. 23), etc., which will be described later, are performed based on the presence of the small combination counter and the carryover combination. ing. In other words, since the effects are executed based on the type of internal winning combination determined during the operation of the RT and the presence / absence of the carryover combination, it is possible to diversify the effects to be executed and observe the effects to be executed. As a result, it is possible to predict the type of internal winning combination determined during the operation of the RT and the presence or absence of the carryover combination, so that it is possible to produce an effect that increases the player's interest during the operation of the RT. .

  Specifically, when an internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined during RT operation, a larger value is added to the small winning counter than when other internal winning combinations are determined. At the same time, as described later, the winning probability of the RT mode, the stage, etc. is made different according to the size of the numerical value stored in the small role counter. Accordingly, the player can predict whether or not the internal winning combination related to the bonus game has been determined by observing the frequency of execution of a predetermined effect (for example, SGG precursor). It is possible to produce an effect that raises the player's expectation for the bonus game.

  Next, the RT mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the RT mode transition lottery table, lottery values assigned according to the RT mode type are defined for each type of internal winning combination determined during the operation of the RT. The RT mode is data relating to the determination of effects performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the speakers 21L, 21R, and the like during the operation of the RT. For example, the player expects that an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination relating to replaying during the RT operation or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has been determined. This is data relating to the determination frequency of effects (for example, effects for RT such as “notification” and “continuation” described later). The RT mode basically has three types of “low accuracy”, “high accuracy”, and “confirmation”. The determination frequency of the production is higher in the order of “low accuracy” → “high accuracy” → “confirmation”, which is advantageous for the player. In addition, in the “determined”, there is a possibility that an effect for definitive notification that the bonus has been determined, which is not determined in other RT modes such as “low accuracy” and “high accuracy”, may be determined. I am doing so.

  The mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 19 is a table used when there is no carryover combination, the aforementioned small combination counter is “0”, and the RT mode is “low probability”. The lottery value corresponding to each RT mode differs depending on the type of the internal winning combination. For example, when the internal winning combination is replay, “low probability” is always determined. Further, when the internal winning combination is Bell 1, either “low accuracy” or “high accuracy” is determined, and the winning probability increases in the order of “low accuracy” → “high accuracy”. Also, when the internal winning combination is BB, any one of “low accuracy”, “high accuracy” or “confirm” is determined, and the winning probability is in the order of “low accuracy” → “confirmation” → “high accuracy”. Get higher. That is, when the internal winning combination to be determined is related to a bonus, the probability of determining “high accuracy” and “confirmed”, which are RT modes advantageous to the player, is higher than other types. Yes.

  The RT mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 19 is used when there is no carryover combination, the above-mentioned small combination counter is “0”, and the RT mode is inaccurate. The type of lottery table is not limited to this, and other RT mode transition lottery tables are also stored in the work RAM 84. For example, whether there is a carryover combination, a small counter counter (for example, “0”, “1-6” and “7 or more”), and a type of RT mode (ie, “low accuracy”, “high accuracy” and “ RT mode lottery tables corresponding to the number of combinations (that is, whether there are carryovers) × 3 (small counter counter) × 3 (RT mode type) = 18) Make it. For example, in the RT mode transition lottery table used when there is a carryover combination, the RT mode winning probability advantageous to the player is higher than that in the RT mode transition lottery table used when there is no carryover combination. It is preferable to define the lottery value so that For example, a lottery value may be defined so that the winning probability of “high probability” is high at the time of bell 1, or lottery is determined so that “confirmed” is determined when there is no carryover combination. You may make it prescribe | regulate a value.

  Next, the sign lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the sign lottery table, whether or not to enter the sign for each of the small role counter categories (ie, “0”, “1-6” and “7 or more”) updated during the operation of the RT described above, and A lottery value assigned in accordance with the type of precursor in the case of rushing is defined. “Precursors” are provided as a special type of the above-described RT mode, and as described above, benefits are granted during RT operation (ie, medal payout, replay operation, bonus game operation, etc.) This is data relating to the determination frequency of performance that causes the player to expect that the internal winning combination is determined. There are three types of precursors: “fake precursor”, “SGG (super ghost game) precursor” and “PGG (premium ghost game) precursor”. The determination frequency of the production is the same among these three types of precursors (that is, the indication lottery tables for the precursors described later (FIGS. 27 and 28) are used in common) The RT modes “low accuracy”, “high accuracy”, and “determined” are configured differently. Further, the “precursor” is configured to end when the unit game of the number of times determined by lottery is performed, but when the SGG precursor and the PGG precursor are ended, a “stage” described later is a special one (ie, SGG). Or PGG).

  The above-described RT mode transition lottery may be performed even during the “precursor”. In this case, the “precursor” is given priority over the determined RT mode type during the “precursor”. It is preferable to shift to the determined RT mode when the “precursor” ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the RT is operated, the stage is shifted between a plurality of types of stages, and the RT mode is shifted between a plurality of types of RT modes. Then, based on the RT mode of the transfer destination (and the stage of the transfer destination), any one of a plurality of types of effect data for RT is determined, and based on the determined RT effect data and the stage of the transfer destination The production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effects to be performed, and it is possible to perform effects that increase the player's interest during the operation of RT.

  As will be described later, during the operation of RT, the transition to the specific stage SGG (or PGG) is performed on condition that the specific RT mode SGG precursor (or PGG precursor) is determined. I have to. Here, the probability that the SGG precursor (or PGG precursor) is determined increases as the value of the small role counter increases, and the small role counter is determined when the internal winning combination related to the bonus game is determined. In addition, a larger added value is determined in comparison with other internal winning combinations. Therefore, by performing an effect based on SGG (or PGG), it is possible to make the player have expectation for the operation of the bonus game, and an effect that increases the player's expectation during the operation of RT. Can be done.

  The sign lottery table shown in FIG. 20 is a table used when there is no carryover combination and the RT game number counter is “150 to 101”. The lottery value corresponding to whether or not to enter the precursor and the type of the precursor is a small role counter classification (ie, when the small role counter is “0”, “1-6” and “7 or more”) ) Varies according to each. For example, when the small combination counter is “0”, “non-entry” is always determined, and the sign does not enter. Further, when the small role counter is “1 to 6”, “fake precursor” and “SGG precursor” may be determined, and when the small role counter is “7 or more”, “fake precursor” ”,“ SGG precursor ”and“ PGG precursor ”may be determined. In other words, the larger the small role counter value, the higher the probability of entering a precursor, and the higher the probability that an SGG precursor or a PGG precursor is determined.

  The sign lottery table shown in FIG. 20 is used when there is no carryover combination and the RT game number counter is “150 to 101”, but the type of the sign lottery table is not limited to this. The sign lottery table is also stored in the work RAM 84. For example, the number (that is, two types of carryover combination) of the carryover combination and the combination of RT game number counter categories (for example, “150 to 101”, “100 to 51” and “50 to 21”) Presence / absence) × 3 (RT game number counter division) = 6) RT mode transition lottery tables. And, it is preferable that the lottery value is defined in the precursor lottery table used when there is a carryover combination, so that the probability of entering the precursor is higher than the precursor lottery table used when there is no carryover combination. It is.

  Next, the precursor game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the precursor game number lottery table, predetermined numerical values “0” to “10” are defined as values to be added to the precursor game number counter of the work RAM 84 (ie, the number of precursor games). The lottery values assigned according to "10" are defined. The predecessor game count counter continues when the predecessor lottery table is determined to hit any of “Fake Precursor”, “SGG Precursor”, or “PGG Precursor” and enter the Precursor. This is data for counting the number of unit games. The precursor game number lottery table shown in FIG. 21 is used in common regardless of the type of precursor described above. Among the number of precursor games specified in the precursor game number lottery table, the winning probability of “7”, “8”, “9”, and “10” is higher than the other winning probabilities.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the sign production system lottery table will be described.

  In the precursor effect system lottery table, lottery values assigned according to the type of the precursor effect system are defined for each presence / absence of the carryover combination and the type of the carryover combination. The sign production system is a system of production performed in common in each unit game in the above-mentioned “signs” (for example, a production system in which a specific character appears or a production system in which an internal winning combination is notified) ). It should be noted that the production based on the precursor performance system is basically performed until the precursor game number counter is updated to “3”. There are three types of sign production systems: “same family A”, “same family B”, and “same family C”. When “non-synchronous” is determined, an effect based on stage data, which will be described later, is basically performed. The precursor effect system lottery table shown in FIG. 22 is used in common regardless of the type of precursor described above. In this sign production system lottery table, for example, when BB is carried over, the probability that “same C” is determined is higher than when MB is carried over and when there is no carryover combination.

  Next, the stage transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The stage transition lottery table is used on the condition that a specific type of effect (for example, any of the effect identifiers 63 to 67 described later) is determined by an effect lottery table for RT described later (FIGS. 25 and 27). Is done.

  In the stage transition lottery table, the small counter counter classification (ie, “0”, “1-6”, and “7 or more”) updated during the above-described RT operation and the stage storage area of the work RAM 84 are stored. A lottery value assigned in accordance with the type of the destination stage is defined for each type of stage (that is, the stage that is staying). “Stage” is data used to execute an effect or the like that suggests that an internal winning combination related to the provision of a privilege has been determined. For example, a background image (for example, a town or a forest) ) Or an action pattern to be performed by the character (for example, an action of breaking a wall with a hammer or an action of fighting with another character) is applied. There are basically three types of stages, “Stage A”, “Stage B”, and “Stage C”. Note that the SGG that shifts after the end of the above-described SGG and the PGG that shifts after the end of the PGG precursor are provided as special types of stages (that is, if these are included, there are five stages).

  The stage transition lottery table shown in FIG. 23 is a table used when there is no carryover combination. The lottery value corresponding to the type of stage determined as the transfer destination is classified as a small role counter (that is, when the small role counter is “0”, “1-6” and “7 or more”) and It depends on the type of stage you are staying in. For example, when the small role counter is “0”, “Stage A” is always determined regardless of the type of the staying stage. Also, when the small role counter is “1-6”, if the staying stage is stage A and stage B, there is a high probability that “stage B” is determined, and the staying stage is stage C. For example, the probability that “stage C” is determined is high. Further, when the small role counter is “7 or more”, if the staying stage is stage A, the probability that “stage B” is determined is high, and if the staying stage is stage B, “stage” If “C” is determined to be high and the staying stage is stage C, then “stage C” is likely to be determined. In other words, the larger the small counter value, the easier the stage transition is in the order of stage A → stage B → stage C.

  The stage transition lottery table shown in FIG. 23 is used when there is no carryover combination, but the type of the stage transition lottery table is not limited to this, and the stage transition lottery table used when there is a carryover combination. The table is also stored in the work RAM 84. In the stage transition lottery table used when there is a carryover combination, the lottery value is specified so that the probability of shifting to the stage C is higher than the stage transition lottery table used when there is no carryover combination. Is preferred.

  Next, the LED effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the LED effect lottery table, lottery values assigned according to the type of the LED effect are defined for each presence / absence of the carryover combination and the presence / absence of the RT operation. Depending on the type of LED effect, the lighting and extinguishing patterns performed by the LED 101 are different. There are four types of LED effects: “off”, “normal”, “high speed”, and “fade”. “Off” is a state where the LED 101 is not turned on. “Normal” is a state in which the LED 101 is turned on. “High speed” is an effect in which the LED 101 is repeatedly turned on and off (that is, blinking), and the time interval between turning on and off is set shorter than usual. “Fade” is an effect in which the brightness of the LED 101 is kept low compared to other LED effects.

  The LED effect lottery table shown in FIG. 24 is used when a bell (that is, only bell 1, only bell 2, bell 1 and bell 2) is determined as an internal winning combination. The lottery value corresponding to the type of the LED effect varies depending on when the RT is not operating, when the RT is operating, and when there is a carryover combination. For example, when the RT is not operating, one of “normal”, “high speed”, and “fade” is determined as the LED effect, and among them, the probability that “normal” is determined is the highest. Further, when RT is operating, the probability that “high speed” and “fade” are determined as LED effects is higher than when RT is not operating. Furthermore, when there is a carryover role, compared to when RT is not operating and when RT is operating, there is a higher probability that “High Speed” and “Fade” will be determined as LED effects, and RT is not operating There is a possibility that “light-off”, which is not determined at the time of and when the RT is operating, is determined.

  Note that the stage transition lottery table shown in FIG. 24 is used when a bell is determined as an internal winning combination, but the stage transition lottery table used when another internal winning combination is determined. You may make it provide.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the winning probability of each LED effect varies depending on whether or not there is a carryover combination, by observing the frequency at which the predetermined LED effect is executed, The player can predict whether or not there is a carryover combination. For example, when “normal” is executed less frequently as an LED effect, or when “high speed” and “fade” are executed more frequently, it may be predicted that there is a carryover role. it can. In addition, the “turn off” of the LED effect is not likely to be determined when there is no carryover combination (that is, the winning probability is 0), and may be determined only when there is a carryover combination. When “turn off” is executed, it is possible to definitely know that there is a carryover combination. In this way, by observing an LED effect executed from among a plurality of types of LED effects, the player is provided with the pleasure of making predictions as to whether or not an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has been determined. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to improve a player's interest.

  Next, an effect lottery table for RT will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The RT lottery tables shown in FIG. 25 to FIG. 28 define lottery values assigned according to the type of RT effect for each type of internal winning combination determined during RT operation. Yes. When the effect for RT is determined by this table, the image displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the BGM output by the speakers 21L and 21R, and the like are determined according to the type of the effect. Specifically, types such as “notification” and “continuation” are provided in the RT effects.

  In the “notification”, an effect that suggests to the player that the internal winning combination relating to the provision of the privilege is determined by the color of the image of the character or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is performed. . There are six types of “notification”: white, transparent, red, yellow, green, and blue. For example, “notification: green” is an effect suggesting that a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, and “notification: blue” is an effect indicating that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination. is there. Here, among the six types of “notification” determined by the RT effect lottery table, when five types excluding “notification: blue” are determined, the stage transition lottery based on the stage transition lottery table is performed. It has come to be.

  “Continue” is basically an effect that is continuously performed over a plurality of unit games (however, one unit game such as the one determined at the last unit game at which RT or the sign ends) There are some that end in). Then, at a predetermined timing such as a start operation or a stop operation, a series of stories is developed by sequentially displaying effect images constituting a part of the story on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the contents and endings of the story are displayed. This is an effect in which it is notified whether or not an internal winning combination (basically related to the operation of the bonus game) related to the provision of the bonus has been determined. For example, the so-called hero character and the enemy character battle each other, and an effect of developing a state until a battle result is derived (winning or losing) is developed as a series of stories. In such a production, depending on whether or not the internal winning combination related to the provision of the privilege is determined, the production of the common content is performed until a certain point in time, and the branching to the production of different contents from that certain point in time Thus, it is notified whether or not the internal winning combination has been determined. For example, when the internal winning combination relating to the grant of the privilege is determined, as the ending of the story, an effect (so-called successful effect) showing that the hero character wins the battle with the enemy character is performed. When the internal winning combination related to the grant has not been determined, an effect (so-called failure effect) showing that the main character is defeated in the battle with the enemy character is performed as the end of the story. By performing such an effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to know whether or not the internal winning combination relating to the provision of the privilege has been determined until the content of the effect branches. Therefore, a player's expectation can be improved and the interest with respect to a production can be improved. Nine types of continuations 1 to 9 are provided in “Continuation”, and the contents of effects such as stories are different.

  The effect lottery table for RT shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 is used when there is no carryover combination and the RT mode is “low probability”. The table shown in (1) of FIG. 25 is used when the RT game number counter is any one of “150 to 6”. The table shown in (2) of FIG. 25 is used when the RT game number counter is any one of “5-4”. The table shown in (1) of FIG. 26 is used when the RT game number counter is “3”. The table shown in (2) of FIG. 26 is used when the RT game number counter is “2”. The table shown in (3) of FIG. 26 is used when the RT game number counter is “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the RT game number counter is any one of “150 to 6” and when the RT game number counter is any one of “5 to 4”, basically, an effect for RT is provided. “Notification” is determined (in addition, other effects such as “continuation” may be determined by lowering the winning probability compared to “notification”). The type of “notification” to be determined and the winning probability differ between when the RT game number counter is “150-6” and when the RT game number counter is “5-4”. Yes. For example, when the internal winning combination is a watermelon, the winning probability of “notification: green” and the winning probability of “notification: white” is greater when the RT game number counter is any of “150-6” It is higher than when the RT game number counter is any of “5-4”.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the RT game number counter is “3”, when the RT game number counter is “2”, and when the RT game number counter is “1”, the RT game number counter is basically “Continue” is determined as the effect (Note that other effects such as “notification” may be determined by lowering the winning probability compared to “continue”). . When the RT game number counter is “3”, “2” and “1”, the determined “continuation” type and the winning probability are different. For example, basically, when the RT game number counter is “3”, one of continuation 1, continuation 5, continuation 6 and continuation 7 is determined, whereas the RT game number counter is “2”. Is one of continuation 1 to continuation 7, and when the RT game number counter is “1”, continuation 9 is determined except for BB and MB.

  The effect lottery table for RT shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 is used when there is no carryover combination and is a “precursor”. The table shown in (1) of FIG. 27 is used when the precursor game number counter is “3 or more”. The table shown in (2) of FIG. 27 is used when the precursor game number counter is “2”. Further, the table shown in (1) of FIG. 28 is used when “continuation” is determined when the precursor game number counter is “1” and the precursor game number counter is “2”. The table shown in (2) of FIG. 28 is used when the continuation is not determined when the precursor game number counter is “1” and the precursor game number counter is “2”.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 27, when the precursor game number counter is “3 or more”, “notification” is basically determined (in comparison with “notification”) Other effects such as “continuation” may be determined by reducing the probability). Further, as shown in (2) of FIG. 27, when the predictive game number counter is “2”, “continuation” is basically determined (in comparison with “continuation”) Other effects such as “notification” may be determined by reducing the probability or the like). When the precursor game number counter is “2”, basically any one of continuations 2 to 7 is determined.

  In addition, as shown in (1) of FIG. 28, when the precursor game number counter is “1” and “continue” is determined when the precursor game number counter is “2”, the decision is made. An effect related to the type of “continuation” is determined. For example, when continuation 2 is determined, any one of “continuation 2-1” to “continuation 2-6” related thereto is determined. In the table shown in (1) of FIG. 28, only the effects related to continuation 2 are shown, but for example, “continuation 3-1” to “continuation 3-6” related to continuation 3 and others The production related to the type is also defined. In addition, as shown in (2) of FIG. 28, when the precursor game number counter is “1”, and when the precursor game number counter is “2”, “continuation” is not determined, Basically, “continuation” that ends in one unit game is determined (in addition, other effects such as “notification” are made by lowering the winning probability compared to “continuation”). May also be determined). When the precursor game number counter is “1” and “continue” is not determined when the precursor game number counter is “2”, continuation 9 is determined except for BB and MB. It is like that.

  The RT lottery table shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 is used when there is no carryover combination and the RT mode is “low probability”, and the RT shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 is also used. The production lottery table for use is used when there is no carryover and is a “sign”, but the type of the production lottery table for RT is not limited to these, and other production lottery tables for RT are also available. This is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, the number corresponding to the combination of the presence / absence of a carryover combination and the type of RT mode (for example, “low probability”, “high probability”, and “confirmed”) (that is, 2 types (presence of carryover combination) × 3 types ( An RT lottery table for RT (type of RT mode) = 6) may be provided. In this case, for example, in the RT effect lottery table used when there is a carryover combination, the lottery values of continuations 2 to 4 and the continuations 5 to 7 in the RT effect lottery table used when there is no carryover combination. It is preferable to make the winning probabilities different by defining the lottery value so that the lottery value is reversed.

  In the present embodiment, an RT lottery table for RT may be provided in accordance with the type of stage stored in the stage storage area. In this case, it is preferable that the lottery value is defined so that the probability that a specific effect is determined differs depending on the RT effect lottery table corresponding to the type of each stage. For example, if stage A, the winning probability of continuation 5-8 is higher than the other stages, if stage B, the winning probability of continuation 1 is higher than the other stages, and if stage C, continuation 2 The lottery can be defined so that the winning probability of ˜4 is higher than the other stages.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the RT game number counter is updated to a specific value (ie, “5 to 4”) (that is, 145 unit games are carried out after the RT is activated). Until the RT operation is completed, a different RT lottery table for RT is determined each time the RT game number counter is updated (that is, every time a unit game is performed). Become. Therefore, after the RT game number counter is updated to a specific value, it is possible to always change the determined effect lottery table, so that the determination of the effect data can be varied, and the game in RT It is possible to produce an effect that enhances the interest of the person.

  In addition, the plurality of types of effect lottery tables for RT stipulate that among the plurality of types of effect data, the winning probability of “continuation”, which is specific effect data, is different. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 described above, when there is no carryover combination, when the RT game number counter is “150-6”, “5-4”, “3”, “2” ”And“ 1 ”, the winning lottery table corresponding to“ 1 ”is set to have a different“ continuation ”winning probability. As described above, when the RT is operated, it is possible to vary the probability that “continuation” is determined as effect data based on the RT game number counter, the stage data during the stay, and the presence / absence of the carryover combination. Become. Therefore, it is possible to make various determinations of the effect data, and it is possible to perform an effect that enhances the player's interest during the operation of the RT. In addition, for example, although the illustration is omitted, the probability that “continuation” is determined as effect data is different depending on whether there is a carryover combination or not. By observing the frequency at which one of them is executed, it is possible for the player to predict whether there is a carryover combination, and it is also possible to produce an effect that improves the player's expectation.

  Next, an effect lottery table for BB will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the BB effect lottery table shown in FIG. 29, lottery values assigned in accordance with the type of BB effect are defined for each type of internal winning combination determined during the operation of the BB. When an effect for BB is determined by this table, an image displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, BGM output by the speakers 21L and 21R, and the like are determined according to the type of the effect. Specifically, the BB effects are provided with types such as “frame change”, “cut-in”, and “costume change” corresponding to the effect identifiers 1 to 9. For example, “frame change” is an effect in which the decoration and color of the window frame displayed as an image on the outer periphery of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R is changed.

  The table shown in (1) of FIG. 29 is used when the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “1”. Also, the table shown in (2) of FIG. 29 is used when the set value stored in the set value storage area is “4”. The table shown in (3) of FIG. 29 is used when the set value stored in the set value storage area is “6”. As shown in FIG. 29, the winning probability of any of the effect identifiers 1 to 9 such as “change in frame” basically increases stepwise as the set value is a numerical value that is more advantageous to the player. For example, when the internal winning combination is Bell 1, there is a possibility that the “change costume” of the production identifier 3 is determined, but the lottery value is “12000” when the set value is “1”. When the set value is “4”, it is “15000”, and when the set value is “6”, it is “18000”.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, during the operation of BB, it is possible to execute an effect based on the set value stored in the set value storage area. Specifically, the winning probability of a predetermined effect (for example, the effect identifiers 4 to 9 at the time of the bell 2) is made different according to the effect lottery table for BB corresponding to the set value. By observing the frequency with which the game is executed, it is possible for the player to guess whether or not the set value stored in the set value storage area is advantageous to him. Therefore, since the player can estimate the set value by observing the frequency of the effect to be executed, the player's interest in the effect executed during the operation of the BB. It becomes possible to raise the appeal power. In addition, the above configuration can achieve a further effect in the case where an upper limit is set for the total number of medals to be paid out during the operation of the BB as in the present embodiment.

  Next, the control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this initialization process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed. In the initialization process, the input of the setting switch 19S is checked, and if it is determined that the setting switch 19S is on, the setting value is changed. Specifically, any one of the set values “1”, “4”, and “6” is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the reset switch 20S and the start switch 6S. When the set value is stored in the set value storage area, a set value change command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 can also specify the set value stored in the set value storage area. Become.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). As a result, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S3). In this process, when the BB operating flag is ON, when the RB operating flag is OFF, the RB operating flag is turned ON, and 8 is stored in the winning possible number counter, 12 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on input checks of the insertion medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, an identifier (flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the MB operating flag is on, the identifier (flag) indicating the MB gaming state is stored. If both the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, stored in the RAM 33, an identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S7). In this process, it is determined whether the extracted random number value belongs to which numerical range specified in the internal lottery table, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the determination result. Next, the CPU 31 determines a stop table based on the gaming state and the winning number storage area (step S8). In this process, the stop table determination table is referred to, and the stop table is determined based on the gaming state and the winning number stored in the winning number storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S9). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of times a unit game has been performed during the operation of RT. In this process, when the RT game number counter is 1 or more (that is, when the RT is operating), the counter is decremented by “1”. When the RT game number counter reaches 0, the RT operating flag is turned off. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S10). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination, a gaming state, and a carryover combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S11). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 36) described later. When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is effective is stored in the RAM 33, and the pressing operation is validated. Done.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S12). In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop table and the priority table, and the process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the determined number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs processing for determining a display combination and a payout number based on the symbol combination table (step S13). Specifically, a combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table and a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (more precisely, a combination of three symbols arranged along each effective line) ) Is compared with each other to determine whether or not they match. When they match, the corresponding display combination and the payout number are determined, and the display combination storage area and the payout number counter are updated. If they do not match, the display combination is lost. In this way, when the reel stop means stops the rotation of all reels, it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and a bonus is given to the player. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display command includes data such as the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). Specifically, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end number counter update process (step S16). In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the payout number determined in step S13 is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB operating flag and the MB operating flag is on (step S17). When it is determined that either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S18). In this process, the various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated when the bonus is activated, and the bonus operation is terminated based on the updated counter.

  When the CPU 31 determines that neither the BB operating flag nor the MB operating flag is on after step S18 or at step S17, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S19). ). In this process, a process of starting the operation of the bonus is performed based on the determination as to whether the display combination is BB or MB.

  In this way, the CPU 31 executes steps S2 to S19 as processing in the unit game, and when step S19 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S2 to execute processing in the next unit game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 1 or more (step S51). When determining that the automatic insertion counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S52). The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay has been displayed in the previous unit game, and for specifying the number of insertions in the previous unit game.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that the automatic insertion counter is not 1 or more, it determines whether or not it is an insertion process (step S53). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S or the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, it is determined that the insertion process is being performed. At this time, if the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and based on the inserted number counter for counting the inserted number and the credit counter for counting the number of credited medals. Then, a value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S53 that it is the insertion process, it updates the insertion number counter or the credit counter (step S54). In this process, when addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited, the credit counter is updated instead of the insertion number counter.

  The CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter after step S54 or after step S52 (step S55). The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines. In the present embodiment, 5 is stored in the effective line counter regardless of the value of the insertion number counter. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S56). The bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S57). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S53. When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is 3, the addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited (step S58).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S59). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S53. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S91). In this process, if in the MB gaming state, the internal lottery table for general gaming state is determined and the number of lotteries is determined to be 7. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S92). When determining that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 changes to the RT internal lottery table (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not any identifier of BB red, BB blue, and MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S94). When it is determined that any one of the identifiers BB red, BB blue, and MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 8 (step S95). As a result, when there is a carryover combination, none of BB red, BB blue, and MB is determined.

  When the CPU 31 determines that none of the identifiers of BB red, BB blue, and MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area after step S95 or in step S94, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S96). Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the number of inserted sheets specified in the internal lottery table (step S97). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S98).

  When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S98, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S99). Next, the CPU 31 stores the set winning number in the winning number storage area of the RAM 33 (step S100). That is, in this process, the winning number storage area (initial value is 0) is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB red, BB blue, or MB (step S101). When determining that the internal winning combination is any one of BB red, BB blue, and MB, the CPU 31 sets the identifier in the carryover combination storing area based on the internal winning combination (step S102).

  When CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not BB red, BB blue or MB after step S102 or in step S101, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area. (Step S103). After determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value after step S103 or in step S98, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S104). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S105). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S96.

  When determining that the number of lotteries is 0 in step S105, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover winning combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S106). As a result of this processing, if the data in the internal winning combination storing area is “0”, a so-called loss occurs. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S107). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not in the MB gaming state, it ends the internal lottery process.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S107 that it is in the MB gaming state, it turns on bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area (step S108). That is, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the random number value extracted (that is, regardless of the lottery result by the internal lottery table), all the internal winning combination identifiers related to the payout of medals are stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Is done. Therefore, in the MB gaming state, any combination of symbols related to the payout of medals can be displayed on the active line. In this processing, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area (that is, each of bits 0 to 7 is 1) may be referred to as “combined combination” for convenience of explanation. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S121). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S121. When so-called automatic stop is performed, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on.

  When it is determined in step S121 that a valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the stop button and invalidates the corresponding stop button (step S122). That is, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation is invalid is stored in the RAM 33. Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S123). The number of checks is the number of times that it is searched whether or not it is applicable as the number of sliding pieces from a predetermined numerical range 0 to 4 (however, in the MB gaming state, the numerical range 0 to 1).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S124). When determining that the game state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the left stop button 7L has been pressed (step S125). When determining that the left stop button 7L has been pressed, the CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (step S126).

  After step S126, the CPU 31 starts stopping based on the stop table and the priority table when it is determined in step S124 that it is not in the MB gaming state or when it is determined that the left stop button 7L is not pressed. Within the range of the number of checks from the position, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched (step S127). Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S128).

  Next, the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position waiting (step S129). For example, if the determined number of sliding pieces is “2” and the stop start position is “20”, the stop control position is determined to be “1”. When the stop control position is determined, in an interrupt process (see FIG. 36) described later, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the stop control position. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S130). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S131). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S121. If the CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the reel stop control process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB blue or BB red (step S141). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is either BB blue or BB red, the CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S142).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S141 that the display combination is neither BB blue nor BB red, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is MB (step S143). When it is determined that the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S144).

  After step S142 or after step S144, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area and clears the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter (step S145). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S146). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S143 that the display combination is not MB, it determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S147). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, the bonus operation check process ends. When determining that the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S148). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S161). When determining that the MB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S162). When determining that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs MB end processing (step S163). In this process, the MB operating flag is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When determining that the MB operating flag is not on in step S161, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S164). When the CPU 31 determines that any one related to paying out medals as a display combination and determines that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S165). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing (step S166). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared. Next, the CPU 31 performs BB end processing (step S167). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag in the RAM 33 and stores 150 in the RT game number counter (step S168). In this way, on the condition that the operation of BB is completed, the operation of RT is performed until 150 unit games are performed. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S165 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (step S169). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S170). When the CPU 31 determines in step S170 that the winable number counter is not 0 or in step S164 it is determined that no win has been established, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible game number counter (step S171). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter is 0 (step S172). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S172 or when the possible game number counter is determined to be 0 in step S170, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (step S173). After step S173, after step S168 or after step S163, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S191). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S192). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S193). Specifically, if a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate and rotate at a constant speed. If the stop control position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the reel is updated to the same value as the stop control position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the stop control position is “4”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S194). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter and displaying the number of payouts on the information display unit 18. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S195). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  Next, the control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 37, a command reception process performed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 updates various parameters (step S201). For example, when the set value change command is received, the set value stored in the main control circuit 71 is extracted based on the set value change command and stored in the set value storage area of the work RAM 84. When the bonus start command is received, the type of the bonus that has been started is extracted based on the bonus start command, and the bonus operating flag in the work RAM 84 is turned on. At the time of receiving the bonus end command, the type of bonus whose operation has ended is extracted based on the bonus end command, and the bonus operating flag in the work RAM 84 is turned off. When the BB red operation or the BB blue operation is finished, 150 is stored in the RT game number counter of the work RAM 84. Further, when the start command is received, various data such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination and a game state are extracted based on the start command and stored in the work RAM 84. At the time of receiving the reel stop command, data such as the type of the stopped reel, the stop start position, and the stop control position are extracted and stored in the work RAM 84.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect process according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S202). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the start command reception effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 according to the type of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, or later FIG. An effect determination process at the time of receiving a reel stop command, which will be described with reference to this, is performed.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes an image effect request (step S203). As a result, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image based on the effect data determined in the above-described effect determination process (that is, the effect identifier for BB, the effect identifier for RT, the stage, the indication effect system, etc.). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a lamp effect request (step S204). Thereby, a lighting pattern (that is, light extinction, normal, high speed, fade, etc.) based on the effect data (that is, LED effect identifier, etc.) determined in the effect determination process described above is output by the LED 101 or the like. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a sound effect request (step S205). As a result, sound effects (i.e., slip sound effects, winning sound effects, etc.), BGM, and the like based on the effect data determined in the effect determination process described above are output from the speakers 21L and 21R. When this process ends, the command reception process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the start command reception effect determination process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB is operating (step S221). When the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the BB operating flag in the work RAM 84 and determines that the BB is operating, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a BB operating effect determination process based on the set value or the like (step S222). In the effect determination process during the BB operation, the effect lottery table for BB (see FIG. 29) is determined based on the current setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the work RAM 84 (for example, the setting value is “1”). 29, the table shown in (1) of FIG. 29 is determined), and the determined lottery table for BB, the internal winning combination, and a random value extracted (ie, “0 to 32767”) ) And the production data (ie, production identifier) are determined. When this process ends, the start command reception effect determination process ends.

  When the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S221 that the BB is not operating, it determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S223). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the image control microcomputer 81 performs RT operating effect determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S224). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 decrements the RT game number counter in the work RAM 84 by 1 (step S225). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S224 that the RT game number counter is not 1 or more, the image control microcomputer 81 performs normal effect determination processing (step S226). In the normal-time effect determination process, the effect data is determined based on the internal winning combination or the like.

  After step S226 or after step S225, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell (step S227). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not a bell, it ends the start command reception effect determination process. When it is determined that the internal winning combination is a bell, an LED effect determination process is performed (step S228). In this LED effect determination process, the LED effect lottery table (see FIG. 24) is referred to, and if the RT game number counter (that is, the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the RT is operating; The production data (that is, the LED identifier) is determined based on the carryover combination and the extracted random number value (that is, any one of “0 to 32767”). When this process ends, the start command reception effect determination process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the effect determination processing during RT operation will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect initial determination process during RT operation (step S241). In this process, when the RT game number counter is 150 (that is, when the RT operation starts), a process such as storing stage A (identifier thereof) in the stage storage area of the work RAM 84 is performed.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a small combination counter addition value lottery process based on an internal winning combination or the like, and updates the small combination counter (step S242). In this process, a small combination counter addition value lottery table is determined based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination (for example, when there is no carryover combination, the table shown in FIG. 18 is determined), and the determined small combination counter addition is performed. Based on the value lottery table, the internal winning combination, and the extracted random number value (that is, “0 to 32767”), the addition value of the small combination counter is determined. Then, the determined addition value is added to the small combination counter of the work RAM 84.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the precursor game number counter has been updated to “0” (step S243). If any of the warning flags of the work RAM 84 is on and the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the warning game number counter of the work RAM 84 has been updated to “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 is based on the warning flag that is currently on. The stage is moved (step S244). In this process, when the precursor flag currently turned on is the SGG precursor flag, the SGG (identifier) is stored in the stage storage area of the work RAM 84, and the precursor flag currently turned on is the PGG precursor flag. At some point, the PGG (identifier) is stored in the stage storage area. As described above, the transition to the special stage SGG (or PGG) is performed via the special RT mode SGG precursor (or PGG precursor). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 turns off the precursor flag that is currently on (step S245).

  When the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S243 that the precursor game number counter has not been updated to “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts one from the precursor game number counter (step S246). After step S246 or after step S245, the image control microcomputer 81 performs RT mode transition lottery processing based on the internal winning combination, the small combination counter, the current RT mode, and the like (step S247). In this process, an RT mode transition lottery table is determined based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination, a small combination counter, and the current RT mode (that is, the RT mode stored in the RT mode storage area) (for example, there is no carryover combination) If the small combination counter is “0” and the RT mode is “low probability”, the table shown in FIG. 19 is determined), and the determined RT mode lottery table and internal winning combination are extracted. The RT mode of the transfer destination is determined based on the random number value (that is, “0 to 32767”). The determined migration destination RT mode (identifier) is stored in the RT mode storage area of the work RAM 84.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is currently an SGG precursor or a PGG precursor (step S248). When it is determined that neither the SGG precursor flag or the PGG precursor flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 performs SGG precursor, PGG precursor, and fake precursor lottery processing based on the RT game number counter, the small role counter, and the like ( Step S249). In this process, the sign lottery table is determined based on the presence / absence of the carryover combination and the RT game number counter (for example, if there is no carryover combination and the RT game number counter is “150 to 101”, the above-described FIG. A table is determined), whether to enter the precursor based on the determined precursor lottery table, the small role counter, and the extracted random value (that is, “0 to 32767”); The type of precursor in the case of rushing is determined.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a pre-fake sign (step S250). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the precursor flag currently turned on is the fake precursor flag, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it has won the fake precursor (step S251). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that it has not won the fake sign, it determines whether or not the SGG sign or PGG sign has been won (step S252).

  When the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S250 that the precursor flag currently turned on is not the fake precursor flag, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the SGG precursor, the PGG precursor, or the fake precursor has been won (step S250). S253). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S253 that it has won any of the SGG precursor, PGG precursor, or fake precursor, or if it determines in step S252 that it has won the SGG precursor or PGG precursor, Is turned on (step S254).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs lottery processing of the SGG precursor, the number of precursor games related to the PGG precursor or the fake precursor, and the precursor effect system type (step S255). In this process, the number of precursor games is determined based on the precursor game number lottery table and the extracted random number value (that is, “0 to 32767”) and stored in the precursor game number counter. In addition, the sign production system is determined based on the sign production system lottery table, the presence / absence of the carryover combination and the type of the carryover combination, and the extracted random value (that is, “0 to 32767”). The indicated sign system (identifier) is stored in the sign effect system storage area of the work RAM 84.

  After determining that either the SGG precursor flag or the PGG precursor flag is on in step S248 after step S255, the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S251 that the fake precursor has been won. When it is determined that no sign or PGG sign has been won, or when it is determined in step S253 that none of the SGG sign, PGG sign or fake sign has been won, RT mode, RT game number counter, internal win An effect is determined based on the combination, stay stage, etc. (step S256).

  In this process, the RT lottery table based on the presence / absence of a carryover combination, the type of RT mode, the RT game number counter, the precursor game number counter, the stage stored in the stage storage area (FIGS. 25 to 28) (For example, if there is no carryover combination, the RT mode is inaccurate, and the RT game number counter is any one of “150 to 6”, the table shown in (1) of FIG. 25 is determined). Based on the determined RT lottery table for RT, the internal winning combination, and the extracted random number value (that is, “0 to 32767”), the effect data (that is, the effect identifier) is determined. In step S256, if “continuation” over a plurality of unit games is determined as an RT effect in the previous unit games, the RT effect is not determined. Is preferred.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs stage transition lottery based on the determined type of effect, stay stage, small role counter, and the like (step S257). In this process, when the determined type of production is one of the five types of “notification” excluding “notification: blue” (ie, production identifiers 63 to 67), The stage transition lottery table is determined based on the presence / absence (for example, when there is no carryover combination, the table shown in FIG. 23 is determined), and the determined stage transition lottery table, the small combination counter, and the stage storage area are determined. The migration destination stage is determined based on the stored stage and the extracted random number value (that is, “0 to 32767”). Then, the determined stage (identifier) of the transfer destination is stored in the stage storage area. When this process ends, the RT operating effect determination process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the reel stop command reception effect determination process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is either bell 1 or bell 2 (step S261). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the internal winning combination is either the bell 1 or the bell 2, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the left reel 3L is stopped first (step S262). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the left reel 3L is stopped first, it determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the bell 1 can be displayed (step S263). For example, when the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the stop control position is “2” (that is, a special bell) and the combination of symbols related to the bell 1 can be displayed, the special control sound effect is determined (step S264). ). When the slip sound effect is determined, a sound effect is output by the speakers 21L and 21R after the stop operation is detected until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is the third stop (step S265). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that it is not the third stop, the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel stop command is ended. When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that it is the third stop, it determines the special winning sound effect (step S266). When the winning sound effect is determined, the sound effect is output when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by the speakers 21L, 21R. When this process ends, the reel stop command reception effect determination process ends.

  The image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S263 that the symbol combination related to the bell 1 cannot be displayed, determines in step S262 that the left reel 3L is not stopped first, or in step S261 When it is determined that the winning combination is neither the bell 1 nor the bell 2, the normal sliding sound effect is determined (step S267). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is the third stop (step S268). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that it is not the third stop, the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel stop command is ended. When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that it is the third stop, it determines a normal winning sound effect (step S269). When this process ends, the reel stop command reception effect determination process ends. In this way, when the combination of symbols related to Bell 1 is displayed and when the combination of symbols related to Bell 2 is displayed, different sliding sound effects and winning sound effects are output. The sound effect is not uniform and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Further, by listening to these sound effects, it is possible to make it easier for the player to determine which one is displayed. Here, the specific modes applied as the special sliding sound effect and the normal sliding sound effect (or the special winning sound effect and the normal winning sound effect) are different in the type of sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R (sound itself) In addition to the above-mentioned types, it is possible to apply any type of sound such as a difference in sound volume or scale), or a time that is output by the speakers 21L and 21R even if the sound types are the same.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a BB effect lottery table (FIG. 29) corresponding to each of the setting values “1”, “4”, and “6” that can be stored in the setting value storage area. The BB effect is determined based on the BB effect lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage area while the BB is being operated. Thereby, during the operation of the BB, it is possible to execute an effect based on the set value stored in the set value storage area. Specifically, the winning probability of a predetermined effect (for example, the effect identifiers 4 to 9 at the time of the bell 2) is made different according to the effect lottery table for BB corresponding to the set value. By observing the frequency with which the game is executed, it is possible for the player to guess whether or not the set value stored in the set value storage area is advantageous to him.

  Therefore, since the player can estimate the set value by observing the frequency of the effect to be executed, the player's interest in the effect executed during the operation of the BB. It becomes possible to raise the appeal power. In addition, the above configuration can achieve a further effect in the case where an upper limit is set for the total number of medals to be paid out during the operation of the BB as in the present embodiment.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In addition, the symbol display means, the start operation detection means, the set value storage means, the internal winning combination determination means, the symbol variation means, the stop operation detection means, the stop control means, the bonus game operation means, and the effect data storage that constitute the gaming machine. The specific configurations of the means, the effect data determining means, the effect executing means, the payout number determining means, the payout number counting means, the bonus game ending means, etc. are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment and can be arbitrarily changed. .

  In the present embodiment, in accordance with the set values “1”, “4”, and “6”, a predetermined effect defined in the effect lottery table for BB (for example, effect identifiers 4 to 9 for the bell 2) The lottery values are different, and based on the setting values stored in the setting value storage area, the frequency at which the specific effects are executed is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the specific setting values are used. A specific performance that is not determined may be provided. For example, when the internal winning combination is Bell 2 and the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “6”, the lottery value of the effect identifier 1 is defined as “100”, etc. An effect that is not determined by the set value can be determined. As a result, when the specific effect is executed, the player can definitely know that the set value stored in the set value storage area is a specific one, thereby increasing the appeal power. In some cases.

  1 and FIG. 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 and its peripheral devices, and the table configurations shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 15 and FIG. 18 to FIG. 29 applied in this embodiment. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 30 to 40 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition to the pachislot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as slot machines and video slots. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner 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 effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the small role counter addition value lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the RT mode transfer lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the precursor lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the precursor game number lottery table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the precursor production system lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stage transfer lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the LED effect lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table for RT of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table for RT of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table for RT of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table for RT of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the production lottery table for BB of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the command reception by the sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process at the time of the start command reception by the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process during RT action | operation by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process at the time of the reel stop command reception by the sub-control circuit.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 21L, 21R Speaker 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
101 LED

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
A set value storage means for storing any of predetermined numerical values as a set value;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means and the set value stored by the set value storage means;
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol displaying 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 detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means; ,
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game;
Effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect data;
Effect data determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means;
Effect executing means for executing an effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means,
The effect data determining means includes:
When the bonus game is activated by the bonus game actuating means, any one of a plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storing means is selected based on the setting value stored by the set value storing means. A game machine characterized by determining The effect data determining means includes:
When a predetermined set value is stored by the set value storage means, one of the plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means is determined with a first probability,
When the set value storage means stores a specific set value that is different in degree of advantage for the player from the predetermined set value, among the plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means The game machine according to claim 1, wherein any one of the above is determined with a second probability different from the first probability. Based on the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, a payout number determining means for determining the number of game media to be paid out to the player;
A payout number counting means for counting the number of game media determined by the payout number determination means in the bonus game when the bonus game is activated by the bonus game operation means;
And a bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game performed by the bonus game operating means when the number of game media counted by the payout number counting means exceeds a predetermined number. Item 3. A gaming machine according to item 1 or 2.

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