JP2007289543A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing an expectation held by a player from getting monotonous in a game machine executing the operation of RT (Replay Time). <P>SOLUTION: When a predetermined condition is held, this game machine determines a second internal lottery table having a larger range of numerical values of determining an internal lottery role related to the operation of a replay game compared with a first internal lottery table during executing a prescribed number of times of unit game, however, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed during the prescribed number of times of unit game, determines a second internal lottery table. When detecting a stop operation by a player in a case of determining the internal lottery role related to the combination of the prescribed symbols, this game machine controls to stop the variation of the symbols so as to display the combination of the specific symbols, however, when elapsing a predetermined time from detecting a start of the operation, automatically controls to stop the variation of the symbols so as not to display the combination of the specific symbols. <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 start operation is detected, a mainstream game machine performs an internal lottery, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as an “internal winning combination”) and a stop operation. The reel rotation is stopped based on the detection timing. More specifically, a plurality of internal lottery tables that define a plurality of predetermined numerical ranges are provided, one internal lottery table is selected from the plurality of internal lottery tables, and the extracted random number value belongs. The internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical range. And, for example, after the stop operation is detected so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is determined by the internal lottery described above Even so, the rotation of the reel 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 is not determined, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is not displayed.

  For gaming machines such as those mentioned above, the same number of medals will be automatically inserted the next time when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed for the purpose of maintaining the health of the game. The mainstream is the one that operates the replay. And recently, in such a gaming machine, as the plurality of internal lottery tables, the first internal lottery table and the range of numerical values for determining the internal winning combination (so-called replay) related to the operation of the replay are as described above. A gaming machine to which a second internal lottery table that is relatively larger than the first internal lottery table is applied has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to operate in a state where the second internal lottery table is selected and the internal winning combination is determined (this is referred to as a replay time, hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). As a result, the opportunity for re-game operation is increased, and the consumption of medals inserted into the gaming machine can be suppressed.
JP 2005-143931 A

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, the RT operation ends when a predetermined number of unit games are performed after the RT operation is started. In other words, since the number of unit games in which the RT operation continues is constant, there is a problem that the player's feeling of expectation lacks ups and downs, and the monotony makes the game less interesting.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from having a monotonous expectation regarding a gaming machine that operates an RT.

  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), random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means (for example, the process in step S5 of FIG. 16 performed by the CPU 31 described later), Internal lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 to be described later) that stores a plurality of types of internal lottery tables that define a range of numerical values in accordance with an internal winning combination, and a plurality of types of internal lotteries stored by the internal lottery table storage unit. Internal lottery table determining means for determining one of the tables (for example, the process of step S91 in FIG. And an internal winning combination is determined based on a numerical value range to which the random value extracted by the random value extraction means belongs among a numerical value range defined by the internal random determination table determined by the internal random determination table determination means. When the start operation is detected by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, the process of step S99 of FIG. 19 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the start operation detecting means, the change of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means The symbol variation means (for example, the processing of step S11 of FIG. 16 performed by the CPU 31 described later), the stop operation detection means (for example, the stop switch 6S described later) for detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation detection means When the stop operation is detected by, detection of the stop operation and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means On the basis of the above, while performing stop control of the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means, a predetermined time based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means (for example, about 30 to be described later) When a second elapses, based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, stop control means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) that automatically performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means. Reel stop control process of FIG. 20 performed in accordance with the above, and a replay operation for performing a replay operation when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to replay described later) is displayed by the symbol display means Means (for example, the process of step S52 of FIG. 18 performed by the CPU 31 described later), and the internal lottery table storage means includes a first internal lottery table. 2 (for example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state to be described later) and a range of numerical values for determining an internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is larger than that of the first internal lottery table. An internal lottery table (for example, an RT lottery table to be described later) is stored at least, and the internal lottery table determination means finishes the operation of the bonus game (to be described later) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, while the unit game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times described later), the second internal lottery table is determined among the plurality of types of internal lottery tables stored by the internal lottery table storage unit. Then, during the predetermined number of unit games, a combination of specific symbols (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherry 2 described later) by the symbol display means When displayed, the first internal lottery table is determined from among a plurality of types of internal lottery tables stored by the internal lottery table storage means, and the stop control means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means by the specific lottery table determining means. When an internal winning combination (for example, cherry 2 described later) relating to a combination of symbols is determined, when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit, the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. When the predetermined time elapses based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means while performing the stop control of the symbol change performed by the symbol change means so as to be displayed, The symbol variation stop control is performed by the symbol variation means so that the symbol combination is not displayed by the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by being performed dynamically.

  According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an internal winning combination (that is, re-playing) related to a predetermined symbol combination is compared with the first internal lottery table during a predetermined number of unit games. While the second internal lottery table having a large range of numerical values for which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the game is determined is determined (referred to as “RT” for convenience of explanation), the predetermined number of times is performed. When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means while the unit game is being performed, the first internal lottery table is determined (that is, the RT operation is terminated).

  That is, in addition to the predetermined number of unit games being played, the display of a specific symbol combination also terminates the RT operation, and the specific symbol combination is displayed. Whether or not (that is, an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination) is determined by lottery, so that the number of unit games in which the operation of RT continues can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to make the undulations in the expectation that the player holds, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed based on the detection of the start operation, the symbol variation stopping control performed by the symbol variation means is automatically performed (referred to as “automatic stop” for convenience of explanation). . When an internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination is determined, basically (that is, when a stop operation is detected), the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. On the other hand, when the automatic stop is performed, the symbol variation stop control is performed so that a specific symbol combination is not displayed by the symbol display means.

  That is, even if an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination is determined, the RT operation does not end by performing automatic stop. Therefore, for a player, even if an internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination is determined, automatic stop is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed based on detection of the start operation. By prompting, it is possible to prevent a specific symbol combination from being displayed and to stop the RT operation. In this way, it is possible to avoid the end of the RT operation before a predetermined number of unit games are performed, and to improve the player's expectation by adding a configuration capable of continuing the operation. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) Production data storage means for storing a plurality of types of production data (for example, an automatic stop notification production table described later, a sub rom described later) and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means. , Effect data determining means for determining any of the plurality of types of effect data stored in the effect data storage means (for example, a start command receiving process performed by a sub CPU described later), and the effect data determining means Effect execution means (for example, the processing of step S204 in FIG. 25 performed by a sub CPU described later, the liquid crystal display device 5 described later) that performs the effect based on the effect data determined by When the internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, Specific effect data among a plurality of types of effect data stored by the storage means (e.g., "Auto Stop notification" below) and determines the gaming machine (1).

  According to this gaming machine, when an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination is determined, specific effect data is determined from a plurality of types of effect data, and an effect is executed based on the determined effect data. . That is, an effect based on specific effect data is executed to notify the player that an internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination has been determined (that is, the timing for automatic stop). can do. Therefore, when an effect based on specific effect data is executed, the player waits for a predetermined time to elapse and prompts the automatic stop to be performed, thereby ending the RT operation. Can be reliably avoided. In this way, by controlling the frequency of determining the specific effect data, it is possible to manage the number of unit games in which the RT operation continues, so that the expectation and payout that the player can have are improved. It is possible to achieve harmony with the control of the rate (for example, “total number of medals paid out to the player / total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine” × 100).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an internal winning combination relating to re-game operation is determined in comparison with the first internal lottery table during a predetermined number of unit games. When the second internal lottery table having a large numerical value range is determined, and a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means during the predetermined number of unit games, the first internal lottery table is displayed. Since the table is determined, the number of unit games in which the operation of the RT continues can be varied, and the player can have a undulation in the expectation.

  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, on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is visible through a predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 5. In the liquid crystal display device 5, a predetermined image is displayed, thereby performing an effect, informing information about a game, and the like.

  The liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes 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 are in a transmissive state so that rotation and stoppage of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be observed. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can transparently display the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can also display an image in the display area. For example, a predetermined image is superimposed on the symbol displayed when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Various effects such as display can be executed. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are configured so that the transmittance in the display areas can be changed.

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in each of the vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Of the symbols arranged on the surface, three symbols are displayed. For this reason, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R have a function as a so-called display window (hereinafter, the symbol display area may be referred to as a “display window”). Further, based on the combination of symbols displayed in the upper, middle, and lower regions in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R, it is determined whether or not a privilege is given to the player. In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols displayed in the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R (that is, a line connecting the middle stages of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R, hereinafter referred to as “center line 8a”). The above determination is made based on the above.

  The effect display area 23 is a display area excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R in the display area of the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In this effect display area 23, a predetermined image is displayed and an effect is executed. In addition, not only in the effect display area 23 but also in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, it is possible to display a predetermined image and execute the effect. Yes.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. On the right side of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 for inserting medals into the gaming machine 1 is provided. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12 and a maximum bet button 13 are provided for determining the number of medals to be inserted in a unit game from credited medals. When the medal is inserted into the medal slot 22, or when a medal is inserted based on the operation of the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, the center line 8a is activated (the activated line). Is called the active 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. Further, above the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, 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 relating to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided. These bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are input in a unit game (for example, one game from the start of reel rotation until it is determined whether or not the reel rotation is stopped and a privilege is given). The lighting is performed according to the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals). 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 the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. When credit is given, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited. In some cases, the payout and credits of medals are simply referred to as “payout”.

  An information display unit 18 is provided in the center of the pedestal unit 10. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”). Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 so as to correspond to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. . A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. 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 after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  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 according to the game situation, and an effect relating to the game is performed. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. From the speakers 21L and 21R, sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation is output, and effects relating to the game are performed. Although not shown in the figure, inside the cabinet 1a, there are a power button for turning on the gaming machine 1, a setting change button for starting a change of a set value described later, and a plurality of predetermined numbers. A reset button for determining any one of the set values is provided.

  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), watermelon (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), replay (symbol 65), cherry (symbol 66), BAR (symbol 67) or blank (symbol 68) are 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 to 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 executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 16 to 24 described later), various tables such as a symbol combination table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 11 described later), and the like. Yes. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 12 to 14 described later) such as a carryover combination storage area 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. The output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving a control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. 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 types of information (such as the number of payouts and 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 described later is arranged so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned at the center line 8a (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index. 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 8a. 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 8a.

  In this embodiment, the reel index is detected so that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8a, and the symbol on the center line 8a is specified by the symbol counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the symbol of the symbol position “0” is located at the center of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R or at the center of the lower region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. Thus, a configuration in which the reel index is detected can be applied.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs 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 change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel A position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off the power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the operation of the administrator with respect to 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. Here, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined time elapses after rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts (that is, when an automatic stop timer to be described later is updated to 0), a stop button is pressed by the stop switch 7S. Even if the pressing operation on 7L, 7C, and 7R is not detected, the rotation stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is automatically performed (hereinafter referred to as “automatic stop”).

  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 change switch 19 </ b> S detects the operation of the administrator with respect to the setting change button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects an administrator's operation on the reset button and outputs a 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. The higher the probability of winning an internal winning combination related to the provision of a privilege, the more chances that more medals can be obtained, which is advantageous to the player. The numerical value to be applied as the set value can be arbitrarily changed, but in this embodiment, two stages of “1” and “6” are provided as the set value, and the start switch 6S, the setting change switch 19S and the reset are set. Any one of these is stored (stored) in the set value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the input of the switch 20S.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. 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 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed. The sub-control circuit 72 adjusts the voltage for the liquid crystal display device 5 described above, and adjusts the transmittance of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a is configured to perform random number sampling as in the case of the main control circuit 71.

  Although not shown, the sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU, a serial port, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a random number generator, and the like. The sub CPU, based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port, stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 25 and 26 described later) and a data table (for example, described later). According to FIG. 15), various processing such as determination of production data (including image data, light emission pattern data, sound data, etc.) and output thereof are performed. The sub RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU executes a control program, and stores information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image based on the determined effect data, causes the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern, and causes the speakers 21L and 21R to output effect sounds and sound effects. Cause output to occur. In addition, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72, and an image and sound are output based on signals output from them.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table of the main control circuit 71 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. The type of each symbol is represented by 1-byte data such as “00000001” for red 7 (symbol 61). Therefore, 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 of the main control circuit 71 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 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 9. In a later-described regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be six.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 71 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 in accordance with each winning number (that is, a range of numerical values not less than the lower limit value and not more than 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” and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 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 it is stored in the random value storage area but belongs to any numerical range, the corresponding winning number is determined. The winning number is determined to be 0 if it is stored in the random value storage area but does not belong to any numerical range. 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. 6 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. 6 shows an internal lottery table for replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT, the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number 1 to the winning number 9 for each set value (that is, 1 or 6) stored in the set value storage area. Is stipulated. The larger the setting value stored in the setting value storage area, the higher the winning probability of winning numbers (that is, winning number 8 and winning number 9) related to the operation of the bonus game described later.

  In addition, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the RT internal lottery table basically have different winning probabilities for winning numbers (that is, winning numbers 7) related to the operation of the replay described later, and other winning numbers ( That is, the winning probabilities of the winning numbers 1 to 6, the winning number 8 and the winning number 9) are equal. For example, when the setting is 1 (that is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is 1), the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7 (replay to be described later) is “9356” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Is defined as “9356 to 58982”, which is larger than the above numerical range in the internal lottery table for RT. That is, in the internal lottery table for RT, the winning probability of the winning number 7 is increased as compared with the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  Here, in each of the internal lottery tables described above, a common numerical value is defined for a plurality of winning numbers. When the extracted random number value corresponds to this common numerical value, a plurality of winning numbers are determined together. It becomes the composition which is done. For example, in the setting 6, when the extracted random number value is in the range of “536 to 557”, the winning number 3 (cherry 2 to be described later) and the winning number 8 (BB red to be described later) are determined together. Become. In this way, the opportunity to make the player expect is increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) of FIG. 6 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 6 are defined. In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning probability of winning number 5 (bell 1 described later) and winning number 6 (bell 2 described later) is extremely high.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table of the main control circuit 71 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 9, watermelon, cherry 1, cherry 2, special red, bell 1, bell 2, replay, BB red, and BB blue are defined. 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. In the internal winning combination determination table, the storage area type is defined according to the above-described winning number and internal winning combination.

  The storage area type is data for identifying the type of the internal winning combination storage area of the RAM 33 in which the determined internal winning combination is stored (more specifically, an offset for calculating the address of the storage area). . The internal winning combination is represented by 1-byte data in each internal winning combination storage area. In the internal winning combination determination table, the storage area type 1 is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 7 (that is, bell to replay), and stored according to the winning numbers 8 and 9 (that is, BB red and BB blue). Area type 2 is defined. The internal winning combination 1 storage area is associated with the storage area type 1, and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is associated with the storage area type 2. That is, when an internal winning combination is determined, it is stored in an internal winning combination storage area corresponding to each storage area type.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination relating to the provision of a privilege, a display combination corresponding to this, and a payout number are defined. The display combination is data for identifying the type of combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. In the symbol combination table, the storage area type is defined according to the display combination. This storage area type is data for identifying the type of the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 in which the determined display combination is stored. The storage area types 1 and 2 and the structure of the display combination storage area defined according to each display combination have the same contents as the internal winning combination described above.

  When three watermelons of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined to be a watermelon. The number of payouts corresponding to a watermelon is three. When the cherry on the left reel 3L, the replay on the middle reel 3C, and the replay on the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined to be cherry 1. The number of payouts corresponding to cherry 1 is 1. When the bell of the left reel 3L is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, the display combination is determined to be cherry 2 regardless of the type of symbols displayed in the middle of the remaining display windows 4C and 4R. The number of payouts corresponding to cherry 2 is two.

  Here, on the circumferential surface of the left reel 3L, a cherry (symbol 66) is arranged at a symbol position adjacent to the symbol position where the bell is arranged (that is, one symbol position one up or one symbol down). Has been. With this configuration, when the bell of the left reel 3L is displayed in the middle stage of the left display window 4L, cherry is displayed on either the upper stage or the lower stage of the left display window 4L. Therefore, when a cherry is displayed in any of the left display windows 4L, it is possible to show the player that a medal is paid out. That is, even if one line is employed as the effective line as in the present embodiment, it is possible to produce an effect as if a plurality of lines are employed.

  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 along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined to be special red. The number of payouts corresponding to special red is 3. When the replay of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined as the bell 1. The number of payouts corresponding to Bell 1 is 10. When the replay of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the cherry of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined to be the bell 2. The number of payouts corresponding to Bell 2 is 10.

  When three replays of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along the center line 8a, 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 inserted in the unit game for which replay is determined as the display combination is automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. That is, the player can play the next unit game without consuming medals. When the RT operation is started, the RT internal lottery table is used during a predetermined number of unit games, and the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is determined with a high probability. As a result, the chance of replaying increases, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals compared to the case where the same number of unit games are performed while RT is not operating.

  When three reds 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined to be BB red. When three blues 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along the center line 8a, the display combination is determined to be BB blue. When BB red and BB blue 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, watermelon, cherry 1, cherry 2, special red, bell 1 or bell 2 relate to payout of game media (that is, medals). In addition, replay relates to the operation of replay. Furthermore, BB red or BB blue relates to the operation of a bonus game that is advantageous to the player.

  Next, the bonus operation time table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 at the start of operation of the bonus game is defined. At the time of RB operation, the RB operation flag 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 that winning is determined during RB operation (that is, the display combination related to the medal payout is determined). When the BB is activated, the BB operating flag is turned on, and 440 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the total number of payouts during the operation of the BB.

  Next, the stop table determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table determination table defines a stop table corresponding to the winning number stored in the winning number storage area. Specifically, according to each of the winning numbers 0-9, stop table for lose, stop table for watermelon, stop table for cherry 1, stop table for cherry 2, stop table for special red, stop table for bell 1, A bell 2 stop table, a replay stop table, a loss stop table, and a loss stop table are defined.

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

  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 number of symbols passing through the middle 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. 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 rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled within 190 msec, and the numerical range “0” to Any one of “4” is determined as the number of sliding pieces. 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. In this way, 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 8b is 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”. For example, if the stop start position is “0” and the number of sliding pieces is “1”, the stop control position is “1”.

  Here, the number of symbols on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is X (X is a natural number, and “3” in the upper, middle, and lower stages in this embodiment). If the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is Y (Y is a natural number, and in this embodiment, “4” except for the left reel 3L in the MB gaming state), a combination of symbols related to cherry 2, replay, etc. is configured. The bell (symbol 64) and the replay (symbol 65) are arranged at intervals where Y + 1 other symbols do not continue on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (in other words, for example, between the bells). So that the number of other symbols is 0 or more and Y or less). Therefore, basically, the combination of symbols related to the cherry 2 and the like is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R regardless of the timing and the like when the stop operation is performed by the player.

  FIG. 11 shows the cherry 2 stop table. In the cherry 2 stop table, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L, a bell is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. Further, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C, replay is displayed in the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. Further, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R, a replay is displayed in the middle stage of the right display window 4R. That is, when rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the cherry stop table, basically, the left reel 3L bell, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are replayed along the center line 8a. The symbol combination (bell-replay-replay) consisting of is displayed as the symbol combination related to the cherry 2.

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

  When the internal winning combination is determined, it is stored (stored) in each internal winning combination storage area according to the storage area type. Bits 0 to 6 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area shown in (1) of FIG. 12 correspond to watermelon, cherry 1, cherry 2, special red, bell 1, bell 2, and replay, respectively (note that Bit 7 is unused). Also, each of bit 0 and bit 1 in the internal winning combination 2 storage area shown in (2) of FIG. 12 corresponds to BB red and BB blue (note that bits 2 to 7 are not used). The configuration of the display combination storage area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining table, an identifier (that is, a flag) indicating the internal winning combination is stored in this carryover combination storing area. Specifically, each of bit 0 and bit 1 corresponds to BB red and BB blue, respectively. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. In other words, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover”). The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random 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, the configuration of the symbol storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. In the present embodiment, since only one type of the center line 8a is provided as an effective line, data indicating the type of symbol displayed thereon is stored. That is, the symbol type corresponding to the middle stage in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stored in the symbol storage area. Based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above, the display combination is determined and predicted.

  Next, the automatic stop notification effect table of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table for automatic stop notification is used when a specific internal winning combination (that is, cherry 2 or replay) is determined when the RT is operating. In the automatic stop notification effect table, an effect identifier is defined, and a lottery value assigned to each effect identifier is defined for each type of internal winning combination (that is, cherry 2 or replay). The effect identifier is data for identifying the type of effect, and in the automatic stop notification effect table, “normal” and “automatic stop notification” are defined as the effect identifiers. When “automatic stop notification” is determined, a specific video that is not displayed when “normal” is determined is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, and it is time to perform automatic stop. The direction which suggests is performed.

  In the automatic stop notification effect table, the effect identifier is determined by searching to which lottery value the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 1023” belongs. The lottery value represents the size of the numerical range assigned to each effect identifier among the number of all random numbers that can be extracted (that is, 1024). Here, the search for which lottery value the extracted random number value corresponds to is performed by sequentially calculating “the extracted random number value—the lottery value of each effect identifier” from the top address (for example, “normal”). Is done. If a negative value is obtained as a result of the calculation, an effect identifier corresponding to the lottery value from which the negative value is obtained is determined.

  In the automatic stop notification effect table, the winning probability of “automatic stop notification” differs depending on the cherry 2 and the replay. The winning probability of “automatic stop notification” is “1/1024” at the time of replay and “86/1024” at the time of cherry 2, so basically, when cherry 2 is determined, While the “automatic stop notification” is determined, the “automatic stop notification” may be determined even when replay is determined exceptionally.

  Next, control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to 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 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 this 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, either the setting value “1” or “6” is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the reset switch 20S and the start switch 6S. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in various storage areas of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S3). In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, it is checked whether or not to operate the RB. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (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). In this process, random number values are extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this process, if the RB operating flag is on, an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the RB operating flag is off, 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. 19 (step S7). In this process, it is determined which random number value stored in the random value storage area belongs to a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the determination result. It is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RT operation. In this process, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is 0. When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1. As a result of this subtraction, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter has become 0, and when it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the RT operating flag is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination, a gaming state, and an RT operating flag.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process (step S10). In this process, the stop table determination table is referred to, and the stop table is determined based on the winning number stored in the winning number storage area of the RAM 33.

  In step S10, a predetermined numerical value is set in the automatic stop timer of the RAM 33. The automatic stop timer is data for measuring the time until automatic stop. Specifically, a numerical value “27000” is set in the automatic stop timer. The automatic stop timer subtracts “1” from the numerical value every time a periodic interrupt process (see FIG. 24) every 1.1173 msec described later is performed. Therefore, when a value of “27000” is set in the automatic stop timer, the time required to update it to “0” is about 30 sec (“27000” × 1.1173 msec). Note that the numerical value set in the automatic stop timer is not limited to the above, and any numerical value can be applied. However, it is preferable to apply a numerical value that requires 30 seconds or more to perform automatic stop.

  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. 24) 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. 20 (step S12). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and performs a process of determining a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S13). In this process, a combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table and a combination of symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (more precisely, a combination of three symbols arranged along the center line 8a). Are compared to determine whether or not they match. When they match, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined, and the display combination storage area and the payout number counter are updated. If they do not match, the data stored in each display combination storage area is “0”, and the display combination is lost.

  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). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S16). In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S17). When it is determined that either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S18). In this process, a process for terminating the operation of the bonus game is performed on the basis of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus game is operated.

  When the CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is turned on after step S18 or in step S17, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. (Step S19). In this process, the bonus operation is started and the RT operation is ended based on the determined display combination type. In this process, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When it is determined that the display combination is replay, a process of copying the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter is performed. The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number. 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.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated. When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S33). Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the RB operating flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, stores 12 in the game possible number counter, and stores 8 in the possible winning number counter. Thus, in the present embodiment, if the BB operating flag is on, the RB operation is immediately started in the next unit game even if the RB operation ends, and if the BB is operating, the RB operation is started. Is configured to be performed continuously. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). In this process, it is determined whether or not a symbol combination related to replay is displayed in the previous unit game. When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, it performs an automatic insertion process (step S52). Specifically, a process of copying the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter is performed. Further, 1 is stored in the valid line counter, and the medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines. Further, in order to prevent the inserted number counter from being added even if medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 thereafter, the selector ( The solenoid (not shown) is driven.

  After determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0 after step S52 or at step S51, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S53). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S is on, it is determined that a medal has passed. When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (“3” in the present embodiment) (step S54). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S55). Next, the CPU 31 stores 1 in the effective line counter (step S56). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S57). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S54 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S58). The credit counter is data for counting the number of medals to be credited. Next, after determining in step S53 that no medals have passed after step S58, or after step S57, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S59). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and based on the maximum value of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter (set according to the gaming state). Thus, a value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated, and the insertion number counter is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S60). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S53. When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S53. When determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  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). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not any identifier indicating BB red or BB blue is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S92). When it is determined that either one of identifiers indicating BB red or BB blue is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 7 (step S93). Thereby, when there is a carryover combination, BB red or BB blue is not determined redundantly. When determining that none of the identifiers indicating BB red or BB blue is stored in the carryover combination storage area after step S93 or in step S92, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries ( Step S94).

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the random number value stored in the random value storage area, the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the setting value stored in the setting value storage area and the winning number defined in the internal lottery table. Are compared (step S95). 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 S96). 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 S96, the CPU 31 stores the winning number in the winning number storage area (step S97). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines the internal winning combination and the storage area type based on the winning number (step S98). Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the internal winning combination storing area based on the storage area type, and stores the internal winning combination (step S99).

  Next, after step S99, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB red or BB blue (step S100). When determining that the internal winning combination is either BB red or BB blue, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and clears the RT operating flag (step S101). In this manner, the RT operation is terminated on condition that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined. When CPU 31 determines after step S101 that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and less than the upper limit value in step S96, or when it is determined in step S100 that the internal winning combination is neither BB red nor BB blue Then, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S103). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S94. When determining that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (step S104). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S105). 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 S111). When it is determined that a valid stop button has been pressed, the type of the corresponding stop button is specified, and an identifier indicating that the press operation of the stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S111 that the effective stop button is not pressed, it determines whether or not the automatic stop timer in the RAM 33 is 0 (step S112). When determining that the automatic stop timer is not 0, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S111. When determining that the automatic stop timer is 0, the CPU 31 obtains the state of the right reel among the rotating reels (step S113). That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the automatic stop is performed, the reel on the right side among the rotating reels is preferentially stopped. For example, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the stop control of the right reel 3L is preferentially performed, and when the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are rotating, the stop control of the middle reel 3C is performed. Preferentially, if there is one spinning reel, stop control of that reel is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a third stop operation (that is, whether or not the remaining one reel is rotating) (step S114). When determining that the operation is the third stop operation, the CPU 31 performs an automatic third stop process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S115). In this process, every time the symbol counter is updated, the display combination is predicted based on the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (that is, the stop start position) and whether or not the symbol counter can be stopped. When it is determined that it can be stopped, a process such as turning on an automatic stop flag indicating that automatic stop is performed is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop flag is on (step S116). When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic stop flag is not on, determines that a valid stop button has been pressed in step S111, or determines that it is not the third stop operation in step S114, the CPU 31 The number of sliding symbols is determined based on the corresponding symbol position, stop table, and internal winning combination (step S117).

  When the number of sliding symbols is determined in the process of step S117, the number of checks (that is, a predetermined numerical range) including the symbol position corresponding to the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is included. This is the number of times to check whether it is applicable as the number of sliding symbols from “0” to “4”, and has the highest priority among the symbol positions within the range of “5”. A symbol position may be searched, and the number of sliding symbols may be determined based on the search result.

  At this time, each symbol position within the range of the number of checks from the stop start position (for example, if the number of checks is 5 and the stop start position is “0”, the symbol positions “0” to “4”). It is searched whether or not there is a symbol satisfying the internal winning combination, and further, a priority order (for example, predetermined) according to the type of symbol combination (or the type of internal winning combination) related to the grant of privilege (for example, Priority 1 replay, priority 2 BB red and BB blue, priority 3 watermelon, cherry 1, cherry 2, special red, bell 1 and bell 2). It is determined. Based on the stop start position, the determined symbol position movement (in other words, the difference between the stop start position and the determined symbol position) is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of symbol positions with the highest priority, any one of the number of slidable frames that can be determined may be determined with a predetermined priority. At this time, for example, if the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table based on the stop start position is “0”, the search order with the highest priority of the number of sliding symbols (for example, “0” → “1”). It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the number of sliding symbols defined in the stop table is preferentially determined, such as using “2” → “3” → “4”).

  Next, when it is determined in step S116 that the automatic stop flag is on, 0 is determined as the number of sliding frames (step S118). That is, by determining “0” as the number of sliding symbols, the symbol position determined to be stopable as a result of the prediction of the display combination (that is, the symbol position where the symbol combination related to the provision of the privilege is not displayed). The reel rotation is stopped. As a result, when the automatic stop is performed, even if the internal winning combination related to the provision of the privilege is determined, it is possible to avoid the display of the combination of symbols related to this.

  After step S118 or after step S117, the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S119). 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, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the stop control position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 24) described later. 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 S120). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area (step S121). In this process, for the stopped reel, the symbol type (in this embodiment, the symbol type of the stop control position) displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window is stored in the symbol storage area. Further, in this process, when two reels are stopped, a display combination is predicted for each symbol position of the last reel based on the symbol storage area. As a result, the display combination determined when the symbol position is set to the stop start position, the number of sliding frames is set to “0”, and the reel rotation is stopped is predicted. The prediction result of the display combination for all symbol positions is set in the RAM 33 as virtual display combination data.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S122). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S111. 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 automatic third stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the target reel is the left reel 3L (step S131). When determining that the target reel is the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 sets a loss in the RAM 33 as display combination determination data (step S132). The display combination determination data is data for determining whether or not stopping is possible for each symbol position of the last reel. This determination is performed by determining whether or not the display combination determination data matches the expected display combination (ie, virtual display combination data) for each symbol position of the last reel. That is, when the loss is set as the display combination determination data, it is determined that both match when the virtual display combination data is lost, while the virtual display combination data is other than the loss (that is, related to the provision of the privilege). It is determined that the two do not match.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S131 that the target reel is not the left reel 3L, it sets the loss and cherry 2 as display combination determination data in the RAM 33 (step S133). Here, when the third stop target is not the left reel 3L, the cherry 2 is set as the display combination determination data in addition to the loss because the rotation of the left reel 3L is already based on the stop operation of the player. As a result of the stop, the possibility of the bell being displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L is taken into consideration, and in this case, it becomes impossible to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the grant of the privilege. It is.

  After step S132 or after step S133, the CPU 31 sets 21 as the number of checks (that is, the number of all symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel) (step S134). Here, when the automatic stop is performed, the display combination is predicted for each symbol position of the last reel, and the rotation of the reel is stopped at the position of the symbol predicted to lose the display combination. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks (step S135).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S136). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the CPU 31 obtains a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (that is, a stop start position) and predicts a display combination (step S137). That is, virtual display combination data corresponding to the stop start position is acquired. Next, the CPU 31 compares the expected result with the display combination determination data (step S138). That is, the virtual display combination data corresponding to the stop start position is compared with the display combination determination data.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it can be stopped (step S139). The CPU 31 determines that the virtual display combination data can be stopped when the virtual display combination data is included in the display combination determination data. When CPU 31 determines in step S139 that it cannot be stopped, it waits for the symbol counter to be updated (step S140). That is, when the symbol counter is incremented by “1”, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S135 described above.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the stop is possible in step S139, or when it is determined that the number of checks is 0 in step S136, the CPU 31 turns on the automatic stop flag (step S141). When this process ends, the automatic third stop process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the bonus operation etc. check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB red or BB blue (step S151). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is either BB red or BB blue, the CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S152). That is, the bonus operating flag is turned on, and 440 is stored in the bonus end number counter. Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S153). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S154). The bonus start command includes the type of bonus game to be activated and the like. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is neither BB red nor BB blue, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S155). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 1 or more, the bonus operation check process is terminated. When determining that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is cherry 2 (step S156). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not the cherry 2, the bonus operation check process is terminated. When determining that the display combination is cherry 2, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and clears the RT operating flag (step S157). In this manner, the RT operation is terminated on condition that a specific symbol combination is displayed among the symbol combinations related to the provision of the privilege. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S171). When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S172). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag and stores 500 in the RT game number counter (step S173). Thus, the RT operation is started on the condition that the operation of the bonus game is completed. Next, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S174). Specifically, the BB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in step S172, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (step S175). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S176). When the CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S171 that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming count counter by 1 (step S177). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S178). 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 S178, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S176, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (step S179). Specifically, the RB operation flag in the RAM 33 is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Next, after step S179 or after step S174, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S180). The bonus end command includes the type of bonus game whose operation is to be ended. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, 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 performs a timer update process (step S195). In this process, “1” is subtracted from the automatic stop timer. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S196). 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, a reset interrupt process performed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU of the sub control circuit 72 generates a reset interrupt when the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt stored in the program ROM 83 is generated based on the occurrence of the interrupt. The processing is performed sequentially.

  When power is turned on to the gaming machine, first, the sub CPU performs an initialization process (step S201). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not a command has been received (step S202). When the sub CPU determines that a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 has been received, the sub CPU performs a reception process according to the type of the command (step S203). Specifically, the sub CPU performs a start command reception process and the like described later with reference to FIG. 26 according to the type of command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  When determining that the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is not received after step S203 or at step S202, the sub CPU makes an image effect request (step S204). Specifically, the sub CPU uses the liquid crystal display device 5 for the image control IC 86 based on the effect identifier (more strictly, effect data based on the effect identifier) determined in the effect process according to the above-described command. Request image display. The image control IC 86 displays an image based on the image effect request on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the sub CPU makes a lamp effect request (step S205). Specifically, the sub CPU requests the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to output the LED 101 and the like based on the effect identifier determined in the effect process according to the above-described command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 uses the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern based on the lamp effect request. Next, the sub CPU makes a sound effect request (step S206). Specifically, the sub CPU requests the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to output the speakers 21L and 21R based on the music data determined in the rendering process according to the command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes output of sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound effect request by the speakers 21L and 21R. When this process ends, the process moves to step S302.

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

  First, the sub CPU updates various data (step S211). Specifically, based on the start command, the internal winning combination storing area, the game state storing area, the RT operating flag, etc. in the sub RAM are updated. Next, the sub CPU extracts a random number value (step S212). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (step S213). When it is determined that the sub CPU is in the BB gaming state, the sub CPU determines an effect identifier based on an effect table for BB (not shown) (step S214).

  When the sub CPU determines that the BB gaming state is not set in step S213, the sub CPU determines whether or not the RT is operating (step S215). When determining that the RT is operating, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination includes either cherry 2 or replay (step S216). When the sub CPU determines that either the cherry 2 or the replay is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU determines an effect identifier based on the automatic stop notification effect table (step S217).

  When the sub CPU determines in step S215 that the RT operation is not being performed, or in step S216, it is determined that neither the cherry 2 nor the replay is included in the internal winning combination, the normal time effect table (not shown). To determine the production identifier (step S218). Next, after step S218, after step S217, or after step S214, the sub CPU sets effect data based on the effect identifier (step S219). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the bonus game is finished, the RT is operated while the unit game is basically performed 500 times, while the unit game is performed 500 times. When the symbol combination related to Cherry 2 is displayed in the meantime, the operation of RT is ended. That is, in addition to the 500 unit games being played, the display of the symbol combination relating to Cherry 2 also terminates the RT operation, so the unit game in which the RT operation continues. The number of times can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to make the undulations in the expectation that the player holds, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the combination of symbols related to the cherry 2 (that is, “Bell-Any (indicating that any symbol is acceptable) -Any”), the bell (symbol 64) constituting this is the circumference of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R Since Y + 1 other symbols are arranged on the surface at non-continuous intervals, when the stop operation is detected by the player when the cherry 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, basically the timing is Regardless of the above, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are displayed. Therefore, when the cherry 2 is determined as an internal winning combination, the RT operation is basically terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) has elapsed based on detection of the start operation, automatic stop is performed, and when this automatic stop is performed, the provision of a privilege is concerned. Even if the internal winning combination is determined, the reel rotation stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols related to this is not displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. That is, even if the cherry 2 is determined, the symbol combination related to the cherry 2 is not displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R by performing automatic stop. Therefore, even if the cherry 2 is determined, the player waits for a predetermined time to elapse and prompts the automatic stop to be performed so that the combination of symbols related to the cherry 2 is not displayed. Thus, it is possible to avoid the end of the RT operation. Therefore, since it is possible to continue the operation of the RT, it is possible to improve the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, when cherry 2 is determined, “automatic stop notification” is determined as specific performance data with a predetermined probability, and the performance is executed based on this. In other words, by performing an effect based on “automatic stop notification”, it is possible to notify the player that it is time to perform automatic stop. Therefore, for the player, when an effect based on the “automatic stop notification” is executed, it is possible to wait for a predetermined time to elapse before the automatic stop is performed. It is possible to reliably avoid the end. By controlling the probability that the “automatic stop notification” is determined, it is possible to control the number of unit games in which the operation of the RT continues. It is also possible to achieve harmony with rate control. In addition, it is possible to provide new game playability, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of design such as a payout rate.

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

  In addition, the symbol display means, start operation detection means, random value extraction means, internal lottery table storage means, internal lottery table determination means, internal winning combination determination means, symbol variation means, stop operation detection means, which constitute the gaming machine, Specific configurations of the stop control means, the replay operation means, the effect data storage means, the effect data determination means, the effect execution means and the like are not limited to the elements of the present embodiment described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific symbol combination, a symbol combination related to the payout of medals is applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any symbol combination can be applied. In addition, as what applies as a combination of a specific symbol, it is preferable to apply the symbol combination concerning the provision of privilege which can avoid the display by automatic stop. For example, a combination of symbols related to replay may be applied. In this case, for example, a combination of a first symbol and a second symbol is applied as a combination of symbols related to replay (for example, , One winning probability is made the same as that of the replay of the present embodiment, and the other winning probability is made the same as the cherry 2 of the actual form), and either one (that is, the one corresponding to the cherry 2) is displayed. The RT operation may be terminated on the condition that

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the predetermined condition for starting the RT operation, it is applied that the operation of the bonus game is ended. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the content can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a specific symbol combination (such as a symbol combination related to watermelon) is displayed, an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, and a symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game is displayed. Update the numerical information based on the start operation on condition that the operation of the bonus game ends, and start operation on the condition that the numerical information reaches a predetermined numerical value and a combination of specific symbols is displayed The numerical information based on the above may be updated to apply that the numerical information reaches a predetermined numerical value.

  In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to displaying a combination of symbols related to cherries (that is, a specific combination of symbols related to the provision of a privilege), RT operation is a condition for termination of RT operation. A predetermined number of unit games are performed after the start of the game (that is, the numerical information is updated based on the start operation on the condition that the operation of the RT is started, and the numerical information reaches a predetermined numerical value) Although it is applied that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions may be applied. For example, a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game may be displayed, or a specific symbol combination related to the loss may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical information (that is, the RT game number counter) is updated after the start operation is detected and the internal lottery process is performed as an opportunity to update, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the numerical information is updated can be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be performed based on detection of a stop operation, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, when the display combination and the number of payouts are determined, after the display combination and the number of payouts are determined. For example, when the designated storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared (for example, before the next start operation is detected) (step S2 in FIG. 16) may be applied.

  Further, in the automatic stop in the present embodiment, as described above, the combination of the symbols related to the provision of the privilege is not displayed by performing the automatic third stop process at the time of the third stop, but this is not limited thereto. It is also possible to apply other methods. When other methods are applied, it is preferable that, as a result, the combination of symbols related to the provision of a privilege is not displayed when rotation of all reels is stopped. In this embodiment, the stop table is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop table may not be provided.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIGS. 4 to 11 and 15, and the tables shown in FIGS. The configuration of the RAM storage area and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 26 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 above-described operation in the slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The 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. It is a block diagram which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine. 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 bonus operation time 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. 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 symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation table for automatic stop alert | report 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 bonus action | operation monitoring process 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 automatic 3rd stop 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. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of reset interrupt processing performed by a sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception by the sub-control circuit 72.

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 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 101 LED
102 lamp

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Internal lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of types of internal lottery tables that define a range of numerical values according to an internal winning combination;
Internal lottery table determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of internal lottery tables stored by the internal lottery table storage means;
An internal symbol combination for determining an internal symbol combination based on a numeric value range to which a random value extracted by the random value extraction unit belongs among a range of numeric values defined by the internal lottery table determination unit determined by the internal lottery table determination unit A determination 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;
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means based on the detection of the stop operation and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. While performing stop control,
When a predetermined time has elapsed based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection unit, the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit is performed based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit. Stop control means for automatically performing fluctuation stop control;
When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a re-game operation means for performing a re-game operation is provided,
The internal lottery table storage means includes
At least a first internal lottery table and a second internal lottery table in which a range of numerical values for determining an internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is larger than that of the first internal lottery table are stored. And
The internal lottery table determining means includes
When a predetermined condition is established, while a predetermined number of unit games are performed, while determining the second internal lottery table among a plurality of types of internal lottery tables stored by the internal lottery table storage means,
When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means during the predetermined number of unit games, the first internal lottery table stored in the internal lottery table storage unit is stored in the first internal lottery table. Determine the lottery table,
The stop control means includes
In the case where an internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, while performing the stop control of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means so that the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means,
When a predetermined time has elapsed based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means, the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means so that the specific symbol combination is not displayed by the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by automatically performing fluctuation stop control. Effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect data;
Effect data determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining 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 internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, determining the specific effect data among the plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that:

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