JP2007313192A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the pleasure of a player by announcing set values while securing the profit on a game parlor side. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 comprises a presentation means for executing the set value presentation to suggest set values to the player, a condition setting means used to set a condition for presentation execution to execute the set value presentation, and a presentation control means for making the presentation means execute the set value presentation if the condition for presentation execution is satisfied. <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 drawn on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel; The reels rotate based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the operation of the start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), and the player operates the stop button (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”). Based on the “stop operation”), a gaming machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) in which each reel is stopped and a symbol game is displayed in the symbol display area is known. Such a gaming machine gives a game value to a player when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area.

  In addition, each reel stops based on a stop operation by the player, but the stop position of each reel is not determined based only on the timing of the stop operation, and when the start operation is performed, Based on the determined winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the stop operation, the stop position of each reel is determined. This is in order to balance the profits of the player and the profits of the game store, and to eliminate the difference in game technology among the players and to play the game fairly.

  By the way, the gaming machine is provided with a normal gaming state and a gaming state (for example, a BB gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state, and based on predetermined conditions, There is a gaming machine in which gaming states are shifted to each other. In such a gaming machine, the probability of determining an internal winning combination to shift the gaming state to the BB gaming state is divided into six stages and set as a set value. Therefore, the player has a desire to know this set value in order to play a game more advantageously.

Therefore, a gaming machine is known in which a set value is notified to a player, thereby increasing the expectation that the gaming state will shift to the BB gaming state and improving the interest in gaming (for example, Patent Document 1). .
JP 2000-126371 A

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the set value is notified to the player, the player may play a game only with a gaming machine advantageous to him, so that a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is set. There is a possibility that the operating rate of existing gaming machines will decline, and the balance between the profits of the players and the profits of the game stores may be lost. On the other hand, the player improves the interest of the game by knowing at which stage the set value of the gaming machine that is playing the game is set.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player by notifying a set value while ensuring profits of a game shop. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a peripheral surface, and a periphery of the plurality of reels. When setting a symbol display means (for example, symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface and a set value indicating the degree of advantage for the player Setting value setting means (for example, a setting value setting switch 200S described later) used, and setting value storage means (for example, a RAM 33 described later) for storing setting value information indicating setting values set by the setting value setting means And a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means. The symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for changing a plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area and the start operation detection means detect the start operation. Based on this, a winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player. , 7RS) and the symbol display by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later) for stopping fluctuations of a plurality of symbols displayed in the area, and the set value recording Conditions used when setting the production means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) for performing the set value production suggesting the set value information stored in the means, and the production execution conditions for performing the set value production. A setting means (for example, a condition setting switch 300S described later), and an effect control means (for example, an image control microcomputer 72 described later) for causing the effecting means to perform the set value effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied. It is characterized by providing.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the setting value storage means stores setting value information indicating the setting value indicating the degree of advantage for the player, and the setting value effect that suggests the setting value from the condition setting means. When the production execution conditions set in advance for fulfilling are satisfied, the set value production is performed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by causing the player to suggest the set value by the effect. In addition, by adjusting the execution frequency of the set value effect, the amusement store prevents a decrease in profit due to suggesting the set value to the player, and suggests the set value if the set value is set low. Profit can be ensured by lowering the execution frequency of the effect to be performed and making it difficult for the player to grasp the set value.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes counting means (for example, a game number counter described later) that counts the number of games each time a unit game is performed, and the condition setting means uses the number of games as the performance execution condition. The performance execution condition is satisfied when the number of games set by the condition setting unit is equal to the number of games counted by the counting unit.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention performs the set value effect when the counting means counts the number of games and the counted number of games becomes equal to the number of games set by the condition setting means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the set value effect is performed every time a preset number of games is performed. Therefore, the game store sets the frequency of the set value effect according to the operating status of the game machine. Can be adjusted.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes counting means (for example, a winning number counter described later) for counting the number of times the winning combination determining means has determined a predetermined combination as a winning combination, and the condition setting means includes , Used when setting the number of wins as the effect execution condition, and the effect execution condition is satisfied when the number of wins set by the condition setting means and the number of wins counted by the counting means are equal. It is characterized by that.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the counting means counts the number of times that the predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the counted number of winning is set to the winning number set by the condition setting means. When they are equal, a set value effect is performed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the set value effect is performed by determining the predetermined number of winning combinations and the predetermined combination as the winning combination, the player can display the predetermined combination as a symbol. You can feel the interest in displaying in the area.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a clocking unit (for example, a calendar IC 75 described later) that clocks the current time, and the condition setting unit is used when setting the time as the performance execution condition, The performance execution condition is satisfied when the time set by the condition setting unit is equal to the current time indicated by the time measuring unit.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the current time measured by the time measuring means becomes the time set by the condition setting means, the effect means performs the set value effect.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the set value effect is performed when the current time becomes a preset time, the game store notifies the player of the set time by transmitting the set time. It becomes possible to make a strategic sales plan such as increasing the operating rate of gaming machines.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes counting means (for example, a continuous winning number counter described later) for counting the number of consecutive winnings that the winning combination determining means continuously determines a predetermined winning combination. The condition setting means is used when setting the number of consecutive wins as the performance execution condition, and the effect execution conditions are the number of consecutive wins set by the condition setting means and the number of consecutive wins counted by the counting means. Is satisfied by being equal to each other.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the counting means counts the number of consecutive winnings in which a predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the counted consecutive winning count is from the condition setting means. When it becomes equal to the set number of consecutive wins, a set value effect is performed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the predetermined value is continuously determined as the winning combination for a predetermined number of consecutive winnings, the player can perform the predetermined value. It is possible to feel an interest in continuously displaying a combination in the symbol display area.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game number counting means (for example, a game number counter described later) for counting the number of games each time a unit game is performed, and a disadvantageous gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. The game state transition means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for shifting a profit game state relatively advantageous to the player over the disadvantageous game state according to a predetermined condition, and the game state transition means, A lap number counting means (for example, a lap number counter to be described later) that shifts the gaming state from the profitable gaming state to the disadvantageous gaming state, and again counts the number of laps that are shifted from the disadvantageous gaming state to the profitable gaming state. And the condition setting means is used when setting the number of games and the number of laps as the effect execution condition, and the effect execution condition is set by the condition setting means. To have been within the game number, the number of turns equal to the number of laps set by said condition setting means the laps counting means, characterized in that it is satisfied by counting.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention counts the number of games, and the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state from the profit gaming state to the disadvantage gaming state, and again from the disadvantage gaming state to the profit gaming state. When the number of laps transferred to is counted and the number of laps set by the condition setting means is counted within the number of games set by the condition setting means, the set value effect is performed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player sets in advance the number of laps until the player enters the profit game state again from the profit game state through the disadvantage game state within the preset number of games. It can be interesting to play games to reach the number of laps.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by causing the player to suggest the set value by the effect. In addition, by adjusting the execution frequency of the set value effect, the amusement store prevents a decrease in profit due to suggesting the set value to the player, and suggests the set value if the set value is set low. Profit can be ensured by lowering the execution frequency of the effect to be performed and making it difficult for the player to grasp the set value.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front surface that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. And a door 1b.

  A panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b are formed as substantially vertical surfaces on the front surface of the central portion of the cabinet 1a. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back of the liquid crystal display portion 2b). On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate. Note that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute the symbol display means of the present invention.

  A substantially horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the panel display 2a and the liquid crystal display 2b. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 for betting credited medals by a push button operation are provided. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is a single push operation, and three of the credited medals {that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number of inserted sheets”)} Is inserted. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, a later-described winning line is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line).

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  A C / P button 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10 to switch between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal receiving section 16. .

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's stop operation are located on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, respectively. Is provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop.

  An LED 101 and a lamp 102 are provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light in a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  The panel display unit 2 a includes a WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, a payout number display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19.

  The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed (for example, an RB carryover state described later) by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on in accordance with the number of medals inserted in order to play a unit game (that is, the inserted number). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the 1-BET button 11 is operated or when one medal is inserted into the medal slot. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the 2-BET button 12 is operated or when two medals are inserted into the medal slot. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the maximum BET button 13 is operated or when three medals are inserted.

  The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b has an effect display area 23, a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a background image constituting a predetermined image or a background in the image at the time of the effect. Display images that contain.

  In each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 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, and 4R, and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three symbols are displayed among the displayed symbols.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with five pay lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R described above. Specifically, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the symbols displayed along the activated winning lines 8a to 8e.

  The center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the middle areas of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the upper regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the lower regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R. The cross down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R.

  The effect display area 23 is a display area excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 displays a predetermined image and produces an effect. In addition, not only the effect display area 23 but also the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can display a predetermined image and perform an effect.

  In the present embodiment, inside the cabinet 1a, a set value setting switch 200S (shown in FIG. 3) for setting a set value indicating the ratio of BB1 or BB2 to be determined as an internal winning combination, A condition setting switch 300S (shown in FIG. 3) is provided for setting an execution condition when executing a set value effect described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, a symbol row composed of symbols of red 7, blue 7, JAC, BAR, watermelon, bell, cherry and replay is drawn.

  For each symbol, a code number “00 to 20” for specifying the position of each symbol is determined in advance and stored as a data table in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later with reference to FIG. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 61, the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 61 will be described. To do. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 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 main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The main CPU 31 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, and a game state transition means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0 to 65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the random value extracted in the unit game is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 for each unit game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program (for example, see FIGS. 17 to 27 described later) and various tables (for example, see FIG. 2, FIGS. 5 to 9, 12, and 14 described later) related to processing of the main CPU 31. ), Bonus check data (see FIG. 10A described later), various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61, and the like.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information specifying a set value, an extracted random value, a gaming state, a payout number, bonus carryover information, a game number, a set game number, and the like is set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61 by the aforementioned command. The RAM 33 of this embodiment constitutes a set value storage unit of the present invention.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout number display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a hopper 40. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the drive of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped. Note that the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol changing means of the present invention.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection. There are a circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as a stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30. At this time, in order to perform automatic stop, the microcomputer 30 sets an automatic stop timer based on the input start signal and measures a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds).

  This automatic stop means that when a stop signal from the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS is not detected within a predetermined time counted based on the input start signal, the microcomputer 30 This means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop by outputting a control signal to the motor drive control circuit 39 without being based on the player's stop operation. Further, when the microcomputer 30 performs this automatic stop, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged so that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is the most unfavorable aspect for the player, that is, loses. Command to stop the rotation of. Note that the start switch 6S of the present embodiment constitutes the start operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The BET switches 11S to 13S detect a player's insertion operation for each BET button, and output a signal instructing insertion of one, two, or three medals from the credited medals to the microcomputer 30. .

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The set value setting switch 200S includes, for example, a setting key switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like.

  In order to set the probability that BB1 or BB2 is determined to be an internal winning combination by this set value setting switch 200S, first turn off the power switch and then turn on the power switch with the setting key switch turned on. turn on.

  By this operation, the setting value corresponding to the probability that BB1 or BB2 stored in the RAM 33 is determined as the internal winning combination is cleared. Further, the set value at the present time is displayed on the display unit provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The currently set value is displayed by the payout number display unit 18.

  In this state, every time the reset switch is operated, the set value sequentially increases from “1” to “6” and is displayed in a circulating manner.

  In this way, after the set value is selected, the set value is confirmed by operating the start lever 6.

  Next, when the setting key type switch is turned off, the setting value is temporarily held, and after the RAM 33 is cleared, the temporarily holding setting value is re-stored in the RAM 33.

  During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to the state where the game medal is returned. After the set value is confirmed, the payout number display unit 18 is turned off and the credit display unit 19 is displayed. When “0” is displayed, a game in the gaming machine 1 can be started.

  In addition, the set value can be set in six stages “1” to “6”, and based on the set value, by selecting an internal lottery table to be described later, BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination. Change the probability of being. Note that the set value setting switch 200S of the present embodiment constitutes a set value setting means of the present invention.

  The condition setting switch 300S includes, for example, a numeric keypad (not shown) for inputting a numerical value, a confirmation button (not shown) for confirming the inputted numerical value, and the like.

  The condition setting switch 300S is a switch for setting an execution condition when executing a set value effect that suggests the player with the set value set by the set value setting switch 200S. A set value effect is an effect that causes a player to suggest a set value. In the example of FIG. 35, the gaming machine 1 suggests a set value by the dice.

  In addition, the number of unit games, which is an effect execution condition, is set by the condition setting switch 300S. That is, the gaming machine 1 performs the set value effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied by playing the game for the number of unit games (hereinafter referred to as “the number of set games”) set by the condition setting switch 300S. I do. Note that the condition setting switch 300S of the present embodiment constitutes the condition setting means of the present invention.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. For generating a signal.

  The sub-control circuit 61 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect contents based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 61 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 61.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 61 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 61 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Control of sound and sound effects and output.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 61 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal for starting a unit game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and stepping is performed. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started by drive control of the motors 49L, 49C, 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the gaming machine 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the ROM 32, a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 2) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. ing. In this symbol arrangement table, the code numbers from “00” to “20”, which are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, with the position where the reel index is output as a reference, A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by a stop operation, the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, drawing priority Based on the table and the search order table, a control signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In addition, when the predetermined time has elapsed after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation and the automatic stop timer becomes “0”, the automatic stop is performed. Therefore, the reels 3L, 3L, A control signal for stopping and controlling 3C and 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the display combination search process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. The Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the winning symbol combination is displayed, the payout amount corresponding to the winning symbol combination is stored in the credit of the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 61 includes an image control circuit 70 and a sound / lamp control circuit 90. The image control circuit 70 controls the liquid crystal display device 5. The sound / lamp control circuit 90 controls sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and lighting of the LED 101 and the lamp 102.

  The image control circuit 70 includes a serial port 71, an image control microcomputer 72, a program ROM 73, a work RAM 74, a calendar IC 75, an image control IC 76, an image ROM 79, and a video RAM 80.

  The serial port 71 receives a command output from the main control circuit 60. The serial port 71 outputs a command generated by the image control microcomputer 72 to the sound / lamp control circuit 90.

  The image control microcomputer 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a program stored in the program ROM 73. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 receives a command indicating a gaming state, an internal winning combination or the like from the main control circuit 60, and data related to the date and time including the current time from the calendar IC 75 (hereinafter referred to as “date and time data”). Is obtained and stored in the work RAM 74. The image control microcomputer 72 executes the program while referring to the game state identifier, winning combination identifier, date / time data, and the like stored in the work RAM 74, whereby the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the like. The effect identifier and the effect data for defining the contents of the effect are determined.

  Further, the image control microcomputer 72 outputs a control command to the sound / lamp control circuit 90 via the serial port 71 based on the determined effect identifier and effect data.

  The program ROM 73 stores programs such as an image control program executed by the image control microcomputer 72 and various tables.

  The work RAM 74 is used as temporary work storage means when the image control microcomputer 72 executes each program. For example, the work RAM 74 stores information such as a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, an in-game identifier, an effect identifier, a gaming state identifier, a winning combination identifier, a carryover combination identifier, a display combination identifier, a game number counter, and a set number of games. Remember.

  The calendar IC 75 stores date / time data input from an operation unit (not shown) of the gaming machine. The image control microcomputer 72 executes various effects using the date / time data. Note that the data stored in the aforementioned work RAM 74 and calendar IC 75 is data to be backed up.

  The image control IC 76 (hereinafter also referred to as VDP) includes a control RAM 77 that stores image data, date / time data, and the like transmitted from the image control microcomputer 72.

  The image control IC 76 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. When receiving an image display command or the like from the image control microcomputer 72, the image control IC 76 reads image data stored in the image ROM 79 in order to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The image control IC 76 sequentially superimposes the image data read from the image ROM 79 from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and stores the data in the video RAM 80 described later, thereby synthesizing the image data, and the liquid crystal display device 5. To supply. As a result, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the image control IC 76 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image that suggests the set value to the player when the performance execution condition is satisfied. For example, when the performance execution conditions are satisfied by performing the game for the set number of games, the image control IC 76 performs a set value effect production identifier lottery table (see FIG. 32). A predetermined image is displayed based on the effect identifier determined with reference to FIG. In addition, when the performance execution condition is not satisfied, the image control IC 76 is based on the performance identifier determined with reference to the performance identifier lottery table (FIGS. 15 (1) to (4)) corresponding to the gaming state. A predetermined image is displayed. The image control IC 76 of the present embodiment constitutes an effect control means of the present invention, and the liquid crystal display device 5 of the present embodiment constitutes an effect means of the present invention.

  The control RAM 77 is used as temporary storage means when the image control microcomputer 72 executes an image control program. Various variables such as a VDP counter are assigned to the control RAM 77 of the present embodiment. This VDP counter is incremented based on a clock signal transmitted from the image control IC 76 to the image control microcomputer 72, and from the timing when the bank control instruction described later is sent from the image control microcomputer 72 to the image control IC 76 last time. Used to determine whether 1/30 seconds or more have elapsed.

  The image ROM 79 stores image data constituting an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The video RAM 80 is used as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 76 generates a display image from the image data. The video RAM 80 is composed of two frame buffers, a write image data area for storing image data transferred from the image control IC 76 and a display image data area for storing image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Yes. These frame buffers are alternately switched by the image control IC 76 (that is, the banks are switched), whereby image data is sequentially supplied to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The sound / lamp control circuit 90 includes a serial port 91, a sound / lamp control microcomputer 92, a work RAM 93, a program ROM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The serial port 91 receives a command generated by the image control microcomputer 72 via the serial port 71.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 controls the lighting of the LED 101 and the lamp 102 and the output sound of the speakers 21L and 21R based on the program stored in the program ROM 94. Specifically, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 receives a command from the image control circuit 70 and stores it in the work RAM 93. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 executes the program stored in the program ROM 94 based on the information stored in the work RAM 93 to control the sound source IC 95 and the lighting of the LED 101 and the lamp 102.

  The sound source IC 95 reads the sound data stored in the sound source ROM 97 and amplifies the read sound data using the power amplifier 96 in accordance with control by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 92.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the display combination corresponding to the displayed symbol combination and its payout will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The symbol combination table defines a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols displayed along the active line and a payout number for each display combination for each number of inserted medals. However, the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 5 defines the case where the number of inserted medals is one and the case where it is three, and the illustration is omitted for the case where the number of inserted medals is two.

  Cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, BB2, and RB are set as the display combination of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the cherry is formed by displaying “Cherry-ANY-ANY” along the active line. At this time, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when it is 3, 1 medal is paid out. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  The bell is established by displaying “Bell-Bell-Bell” along the active line. At this time, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when 3 are inserted, 6 medals are paid out.

  A watermelon is established by displaying “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” along the active line. At this time, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when 3 are inserted, 6 medals are paid out.

  Replay is established by displaying “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. Thereby, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value.

  BB1 is established by displaying “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. Thereafter, the general gaming state is entered during BB. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB general gaming state based on BB1, the gaming machine 1 continues the BB general gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 465. However, in the BB general gaming state based on BB1, when a combination of symbols corresponding to RB described later is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, the state shifts to the RB gaming state in the BB general gaming state. . When the RB gaming state during the BB general gaming state satisfies the conditions described later and the medal payout number does not exceed 465, the BB gaming state again shifts to the BB general gaming state.

  BB2 is established by displaying “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line. Thereafter, the general gaming state is entered during BB. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB general gaming state based on BB2, the gaming machine 1 continues the BB general gaming state until the payout number of medals exceeds 350. However, in the BB general gaming state based on BB2, when a combination of symbols corresponding to RB described later is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, the state shifts to the RB gaming state in the BB general gaming state. . If the RB gaming state in the BB general gaming state satisfies the conditions described later, and the payout number of medals does not exceed 350, the BB gaming state again shifts to the BB general gaming state.

  RB is established by displaying “JAC-JAC-JAC” along the active line. Thereafter, the RB gaming state is entered. In the RB gaming state, the probability that the bell is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in other gaming states. Further, the RB gaming state is ended when the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when the number of winnings reaches 8 times. However, even before the termination condition is satisfied, when the general gaming state during BB is terminated because the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number, the RB gaming state is terminated accordingly.

  Further, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, BB2, and RB is displayed along the active line, a loss is established.

  Next, a lottery count determination table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the lottery count determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The lottery count determination table defines the number of lotteries corresponding to each gaming state. Specifically, the lottery count determination table defines “7” as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the general gaming state, and sets “5” as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the general gaming state during BB. If the gaming state is the RB gaming state, “3” is prescribed as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (3) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state during BB of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (4) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table defines a lower limit value and an upper limit value that are determined based on the winning number and the number of inserted medals for each combination. For example, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1) defines “601” as the lower limit value when the number of inserted medals is three for the winning number “6” corresponding to BB1, and the upper limit Specify “700” as the value.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1, in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later, the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is within a range from a lower limit value to an upper limit value defined by the internal lottery table (hereinafter, “winning range”). If it is within the winning range, the internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number corresponding to the winning range. Here, the winning number is a number that takes a value of “0-7”, and the value of “0-7” corresponds to lose, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, BB2, and RB, respectively. .

  Each internal lottery table is used for each gaming state. When the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for general gaming state is used, and when the gaming state is the general gaming state during BB. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state during BB is used, and when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is used. Further, in the general game state, the internal lottery table is used for each set value. For example, when the set value is “1”, the internal lottery table for the general game state (setting 1) is used, and the set value When “6” is “6”, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) is used. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the case where a setting value is "2"-"5".

  The internal lottery table for RB gaming state does not define the winning range for replay and various bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB), and the internal lottery table for general gaming state or the internal lottery table for general gaming state during BB Compared with, the winning range for the bell is widely defined. Accordingly, in the RB gaming state in which the internal lottery process is performed by the RB gaming state internal lottery table, a lot of medals are paid out by a smaller number of unit games than in the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is set such that the number of inserted medals per unit game in the RB gaming state is one, so the number of inserted medals is two or three. It does not stipulate in some cases.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number and a bit pattern indicating the internal winning combination for each gaming state. For example, the internal winning combination determination table defines BB2 as an internal winning combination when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state and the winning number is “7”. “01000000” is defined as the bit pattern of the internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a bonus operation time table used when setting conditions for ending the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, or the RB game state will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table defines an end condition for each gaming state of the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the RB gaming state. Specifically, the bonus operation time table defines “465” for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the BB1 operation state, and “ 350 ”, and“ 12 ”and“ 8 ”, respectively, for the values of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are defined as the RB gaming state end condition. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 operation state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 465, and the BB2 operation state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 350, and RB The gaming state is ended by playing the game 12 times or winning 8 times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10A, bonus check data used for determining whether the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, or RB in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later. explain. FIG. 10 (1) is a diagram showing an example of bonus check data for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus check data is an 8-bit bit pattern, where “bit 0 to bit 3” and “bit 7” are composed of “0”, and “bit 4 to bit 6” are composed of “1”. In other words, the bit pattern “01110000” of the bonus check data is the logical sum of the bit pattern “00100000” of BB1, the bit pattern “01000000” of BB2, and the bit pattern “00010000” of RB defined by the internal winning combination determination table. Is the same bit pattern.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10 (2), an internal winning combination storing area for storing internal winning combination information will be described. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination storing area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing “0” or “1” data in the “bit 0 to bit 7” area. For example, when the bit pattern of the internal winning combination storing area is “00000010”, it indicates that the bell is an internal winning combination. If two or more types of internal winning combinations are determined, “1” is stored in the corresponding bits. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table described above, data is stored in the display combination storage area of the RAM 33. The display combination storage area has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area. Yes.

  Next, a carryover combination storage area for storing carryover combination information will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 10 (3) is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The carryover combination storage area indicates whether it is in the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state by storing “0” or “1” data in the “bit 4” to “bit 6” area. . That is, when the bit pattern of the carryover combination storage area is “01000000”, it indicates that the BB2 carryover state is set.

  Here, the BB1 carryover state means that when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB1 in the general gaming state, the BB1 is the internal until three red 7 symbols are displayed along the active line. A state that is carried over as a winning role. The BB2 carryover state means that when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB2 in the general gaming state, BB2 is used as an internal winning combination until three blue 7 symbols are displayed along the active line. A state that is carried over. Also, the RB carryover state is the time until “JAC-JAC-JAC” is displayed along the active line when the internal winning combination is determined as RB in the general gaming state or the general gaming state during BB. , RB refers to the state carried over as an internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10 (4), a winning number storage area for storing winning number information will be described. In addition, FIG. 10 (4) is a figure which shows the example of the winning number storage area | region of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The winning number storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The winning number storage area indicates which winning number is won by storing “0” or “1” data in the “bit 0 to bit 8” area. For example, when the winning number “5” is won, data “1” is stored in “bit 4”.

  When two winning numbers are won, “1” is set in the bits of the winning number storage area corresponding to these two winning numbers.

  Next, the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The symbol storage area is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The symbol storage area stores, as an 8-bit bit pattern, information about symbol types that may stop or stop at the corresponding stage of each reel for each valid line. For example, the symbol storage area stores a bit pattern “00000100” if “watermelon” is stopped, and stores a bit string “01111111” if the corresponding reel is rotating.

  Next, the drawing priority table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the pull-in priority table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pull-in priority order table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 32. The pull-in priority table defines the calculation order, pull-in data, and content of the combination for each priority. Here, the priority is higher as the value is smaller. Therefore, for example, when Bell and RB are determined as the internal winning combination, since the priority of RB is higher than that of Bell, the design of JAC related to RB preferentially follows the active line rather than Bell. Reel stop control is performed to stop. However, this stop control is performed to stop the bell symbol when there is no JAC symbol within four frames and there is a bell symbol when the stop operation is performed. The content of the combination is set for each group of one or more combinations. From the higher priority, the replay with the priority “1”, the BB1, BB2 and RB with the priority “2”, the priority There are four groups of bells with a rank of “3” and cherry and watermelon with a priority of “4”.

  The calculation order indicates the order in which calculations are performed in the data storage process in the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 20) described later. As a result, the result of the operation performed later remains, so that the operation result having a higher priority is used preferentially. In the pull-in data, bit patterns corresponding to the roles included in each group are defined. For example, the bit pattern “01110000” is defined as the pull-in data corresponding to the group of BB1, BB2, and RB having the priority “2”.

  Next, the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the expected display combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The expected display combination storing area stores data corresponding to the expected display combination for each reel according to the symbol stop position of each reel. This data is set for each group of one or a plurality of roles, and the values “1 to 4” are set so as to increase in descending order of the drawing priority. That is, corresponding to the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 12), “4” for replay, “3” for BB1, BB2, and RB, “2” for bell, and “1” for cherry and watermelon. "Is set for each.

  Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a search order table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The search order table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 32. The search order table defines the number of sliding frames corresponding to each search order. With this search order table, the number of sliding frames satisfying the condition is determined in preference to the search order with the smallest value.

  Next, an effect identifier lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a general gaming state effect identifier lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, and FIG. 15 (2) is a general game of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect identifier lottery table for states (at the time of carryover). FIG. 15 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the BB general gaming state effect identifier lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 15 (4) is a diagram of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect identifier lottery table for RB game states. Further, FIG. 15 (5) is a diagram illustrating an example of a set value effect production identifier lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effect identifier lottery table is a table used when determining an effect identifier in a process of receiving a start command described later (see FIG. 31). Various effects performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the like are performed based on the effect identifier.

  Each effect identifier lottery table shown in FIG. 15 is selectively used depending on whether the gaming state and various bonuses are carried over. Further, when the performance execution condition is satisfied, a set value effect production identifier lottery table is used.

  The effect identifier lottery table defines a range of random values corresponding to the effect identifier for each internal winning combination. For example, in the general gaming state effect identifier lottery table shown in FIG. 15A, when the internal winning combination is cherry, the range of random numbers is set to “0 to 15” corresponding to the effect identifier “normally 1”. The range of random numbers is defined as “16-103” corresponding to the production identifier “spotlight”, the range of random numbers is defined as “104-111” corresponding to the production identifier “match”, and the production identifier The range of random numbers is defined as “112 to 119” corresponding to “shopping”, and the range of random numbers is defined as “120 to 127” corresponding to the production identifier “special stop sound”. Therefore, for example, when the internal winning combination is cherry and a random value “20” is acquired, the effect identifier “spotlight” is determined.

  The effect identifier lottery table for the general game state (at the time of carryover) shown in FIG. 15 (2) is used when the game state is the general game state and BB1, BB2, or RB is carried over. It is.

  The BB general gaming state effect identifier lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (3) is an effect identifier lottery table used when the gaming state is the BB general gaming state. In the BB general gaming state effect identifier lottery table, when the internal winning combination is “cherry”, it is defined that “cherry symbol display 1” is determined as the effect identifier, and the internal winning combination is “watermelon” ”Is defined such that“ watermelon symbol display 1 ”is determined as the production identifier, and“ replay symbol display 1 ”is designated as the production identifier when the internal winning combination is“ replay ”. It is prescribed to be determined. Also, the BB general gaming state effect identifier lottery table is defined such that “JAC symbol display 1” is determined as the effect identifier when the internal winning combination is “RB”. It is defined that “normal 2” is determined as the production identifier when the combination is “losing”.

  The RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (4) is an effect identifier lottery table used when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table is defined such that “Cherry Symbol Display 2” is determined as the effect identifier when the internal winning combination is “Cherry”, and the internal winning combination is “Watermelon”. In some cases, it is defined that “watermelon symbol display 2” is determined as an effect identifier, and when the internal winning combination is “bell”, “bell symbol display 2” is determined as an effect identifier. It is stipulated that The RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table is defined such that “normal 3” is determined as the effect identifier when the internal winning combination is “losing”.

  The effect identifier lottery table for set value effect shown in FIG. 15 (5) is an effect identifier lottery table used when the effect execution conditions are satisfied. In the set value effect production identifier lottery table, for each set value, an effect identifier associated with the width of the random value is defined. Note that the setting values “2” to “5” are not shown. When the setting value is “1”, the set value effect production identifier lottery table defines the range of random numbers as “0 to 47” corresponding to the production identifier “dice display A”, and the production identifier “dice”. The range of random numbers is defined as “48 to 79” corresponding to “display B”, the range of random numbers is defined as “80 to 103” corresponding to the production identifier “dice display C”, and the production identifier “dice display D”. ”Is defined as“ 104-119 ”, the random number range is defined as“ 120-126 ”corresponding to the production identifier“ dice display E ”, and the production identifier“ dice display F ”is defined. The range of random numbers is defined as “127 to 127”.

  That is, in the case where the setting value is “1”, the gaming machine 1 sets “Dice Display A” to “Dice Display F” as “48/128” as the effect identifiers when the effect execution conditions are satisfied. ”,“ 32/128 ”,“ 24/128 ”,“ 16/128 ”,“ 7/128 ”,“ 1/128 ”. As a result, when the set value is “1”, the production identifiers of “dice display A”, “dice display B”, and “dice display C” are determined with a high probability. The set value can be estimated from the images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the frequency with which these images are displayed based on the effect identifiers of “Dice display A”, “Dice display B”, and “Dice display C”.

  On the other hand, in the case where the setting value is “6”, the gaming machine 1 sets “dice display A” to “dice display F” as the production identifiers to “1/128” when the production execution conditions are satisfied. ”,“ 7/128 ”,“ 16/128 ”,“ 24/128 ”,“ 32/128 ”,“ 48/128 ”. Thus, when the set value is “6”, the production identifiers of “dice display F”, “dice display E”, and “dice display D” are determined with high probability. The set value can be estimated from the images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the frequency with which these images are displayed based on the effect identifiers of “Dice display F”, “Dice display E”, and “Dice display D”.

  In addition, although not shown, in the BB general gaming state effect identifier lottery table, the setting value “2” is larger than the setting value “1” when the setting value is “2” to “5”. In some cases, it is defined that “dice display B” is determined with a higher probability. Similarly, when the set value is “3”, “dice display C” is set to the set value “4”. ”Is defined so that“ dice display D ”is determined with a high probability when“ dice display D ”is set value“ 5 ”.

  The production identifiers “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “normal 3” are production identifiers that cause the liquid crystal display device 5 to display scenes where the main character is performing normal daily life. “Light” is an effect identifier that causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a scene where the main character is in the spotlight. In addition, the production identifier “match” is a production identifier that causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a scene where the main character battles with the enemy, and the production identifier “shopping” displays a scene where a predetermined character shop in the shop. It is an effect identifier displayed on the display device 5. The effect identifier “special stop sound” is an effect identifier that causes a predetermined special sound to be output from the speakers 21L and 21R each time a stop operation is performed by the player. Furthermore, the production identifiers “slot win” and “slot loss” display a scene in which the same symbol is not aligned with a scene where the same symbol is aligned in a scene where a predetermined character is playing the slot machine.

  In addition, production identifiers “cherry symbol display 1”, “watermelon symbol display 1”, “replay symbol display 1”, “JAC symbol display 1”, “cherry symbol display 2”, “watermelon symbol display 2” and “bell symbol display” “2” is an effect identifier for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image corresponding to each combination. The effect identifier “dice display A” is an effect identifier that causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image that displays the “1” eye of the dice shown in FIG. 35. The effect identifier “dice display B” This is an effect identifier that causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image that displays the eye of “2”. Similarly, the effect identifiers “dice display C” to “dice display F” are effect identifiers that cause the liquid crystal display device 5 to display images displaying the eyes “3” to “6” of the dice, respectively.

  Next, the effect data determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect data determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effect data determination table is based on the effect identifier determined in the start command reception process (see FIG. 31), which will be described later, and the progress of the game. It is a table which determines the various production data performed by.

  Specifically, in the effect data determination table, as shown in FIG. 16, for each “effect identifier”, the start operation time, the first stop time, the second stop time, the third stop time, and the display combination determination time are displayed. Production data is defined for each game stage.

  For example, when “normally 1” is determined as the “effect identifier”, “effect data (start)” at the start operation, “effect data (first stop)” at the first stop, and second stop “Normal 1” is defined as “effect data (second stop)” at the time, “effect data (third stop)” at the third stop, and “effect data (display)” at the time of determining the display combination Based on the effect data, the liquid crystal display device 5 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display scenes in which the main character is performing a normal daily life. The same applies to “normal 2” and “normal 3”.

  When “spotlight” is determined as “effect identifier”, “spotlight irradiation” is defined as “effect data (start)” at the start operation, and based on the effect data, liquid crystal The display device 5 displays a moving image representing a scene where the main character is irradiated with a spotlight. In addition, “effect data (first stop)” at the first stop, “effect data (second stop)” at the second stop, “effect data (third stop)” at the third stop, and display combination determination “Lighting” is defined as “effect data (display)” at the time, and based on the effect data, the liquid crystal display device 5 has a moving image representing a scene in which the spotlight that illuminates the main character is turned on. Displayed at each game stage.

  When “match” is determined as “effect identifier”, “appearance of enemy character” is defined as “effect data (start)” at the start operation, and the liquid crystal display is based on the effect data. The device 5 displays a moving image representing a scene where an enemy character appears. In addition, as “effect data (first stop)” at the first stop, “effect data (second stop)” at the second stop, and “effect data (third stop)” at the third stop, “Attack” is defined, and based on the effect data, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a moving image representing a scene in which the hero attacks the enemy character appearing at the start operation at each game stage. Furthermore, “item acquisition” is defined as “production data (display)” when the display combination is determined, and a moving image representing a scene in which the main character obtains an item on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the production data. Is displayed.

  When “shopping” is determined as the “effect identifier”, “item appearance” is defined as “effect data (start)” at the start operation, and the liquid crystal display device is based on the effect data. In 5, a moving image representing a scene in which a plurality of items appear in front of a predetermined character is displayed. In addition, “stray” is defined as “effect data (first stop)” at the time of the first stop and “effect data (second stop)” at the time of the second stop, and the liquid crystal display is based on the effect data. The device 5 displays a moving image representing a scene in which a predetermined character is wondering which item to purchase in advance of an item that appears at the start operation. Furthermore, “determine” is defined as “effect data (third stop)” at the time of the third stop. Based on the effect data, the liquid crystal display device 5 determines which of the first stop time and the second stop time. A moving image representing a scene in which a predetermined character wondering whether or not to purchase an item has decided an item to be purchased is displayed. Furthermore, “buy” is defined as “production data (display)” at the time of determining the display combination, and a moving image representing a scene where a predetermined character buys an item on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the production data. An image is displayed.

  When “special stop sound” is determined as “effect identifier”, “normal” is defined as “effect data (start)” at the start operation, and the liquid crystal display is based on the effect data. The device 5 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a scene in which the main character is performing normal daily life. In addition, “production data (first stop)” at the first stop, “effect data (second stop)” at the second stop, and “effect data (third stop)” at the third stop are “normal” (Special stop sound) "is defined, and a moving image representing a scene in which the main character is performing a normal daily life is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 at each reel stop operation based on the effect data. Is displayed and a predetermined special stop sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Furthermore, “normal” is defined as “effect data (display)” at the time of determining the display combination, and the main character performs a normal daily life on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the effect data. A moving image representing the scene is displayed.

  When “slot win” or “slot loss” is determined as “effect identifier”, “slot rotation start” is defined as “effect data (start)” at the start operation, and the effect data Based on the above, a moving image representing a scene in which the reel of the slot machine provided in front of a predetermined character starts rotating is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. In addition, as “production data (first stop)” at the first stop, “production data (second stop)” at the second stop, and “production data (third stop)” at the third stop, “stop” ”And a moving image representing a scene in which the rotation of the reel of the slot machine provided in front of a predetermined character stops for each stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the effect data. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Furthermore, “designs are aligned” or “designs are not aligned” are defined as “effect data (display)” at the time of determining the display combination, respectively. Based on the effect data, the liquid crystal display device 5 has a predetermined value. A moving image representing a scene where the symbols to be stopped and displayed are aligned or a scene where the symbols are not aligned is displayed on the slot machine provided in front of the character.

  When “Cherry Symbol Display 1” is determined as “Production Identifier”, “Production Data (Start)” at the Start Operation, “Production Data (First Stop)” at the First Stop, and Second Stop "Cherry symbol display 1" is defined as "effect data (second stop)" at the time and "effect data (third stop)" at the third stop, and based on the effect data, the liquid crystal display device 5 shows an image showing a cherry. Further, “Cherry number display 1” or “Normal 2” is defined as “effect data (display)” at the time of determining the display combination, and when the display combination is cherry, the number of payouts associated with the display combination Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and when the display combination is lost, an effect corresponding to "normal 2" is performed. The same applies to “watermelon symbol display 1”, “replay symbol display 1”, “JAC symbol display 1”, “cherry symbol display 2”, and “watermelon symbol display 2”.

  When “dice display A” is determined as “effect identifier”, “effect data (start)” at the start operation, “effect data (first stop)” at the first stop, and second stop "Dice display A" is defined as "Production data (second stop)", "Production data (third stop)" at the time of the third stop, and "Production data (display)" when the display combination is determined, An image displaying the “1” eye of the dice shown in FIG. 35 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Similarly, when the production identifier is “Dice display B” to “Dice display F”, “Production data (start)”, “Production data (first stop)”, “Production data (second stop)” , "Dice display B" to "Dice display F" are determined as "effect data (third stop)" and "effect data (display)", respectively, and the "2" to "6" eyes of the dice are determined. An image to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 17, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1).

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used for the previous unit game, writes parameters necessary for the current unit game in the writable area in the RAM 33, Specify the start address to the sequence program. Further, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the game number counter for counting the number of unit games. However, if the value of the game number counter is the same as the set number of games, the value of the game number counter is set to “0”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S3). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and checks the input of the start switch 6S.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 6S is turned on, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value for determining an internal winning combination (step S4). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts one random value from the range of “0 to 65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 described above. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 sets a gaming state identifier for identifying the gaming state in the current unit game in the RAM 33 based on the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag. Specifically, when the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on and the RB operating flag is off, the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the BB general gaming state, and sets the RB operating flag. When the game state is ON, the gaming state is determined as the RB gaming state, and if it does not correspond to these, it is determined as the general gaming state, and the gaming state identifier is determined based on these determinations and set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S6). In this internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 uses the aforementioned lottery count determination table (see FIG. 6), internal lottery table (see FIG. 7), and internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the gaming state. Refer to determine internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S7).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S8). The start command includes, for example, information such as a game state, an internal winning combination, a random value, a game number counter value, and a set game number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S9). When determining that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S10). In this wait process, the main CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The main CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in the RAM 33 when it is determined that 4.1 seconds have elapsed in the process of step S9 or when a wait process is performed in the process of step S10 (step S10). S11). The main CPU 31 counts the above-mentioned 4.1 seconds by the set game monitoring timer, sets the automatic stop timer in order to perform the above-mentioned automatic stop, and sets a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds). Start timing.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S12). For example, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag set in the RAM 33. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (step S13). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the player's stop operation.

  Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (see FIG. 21), which will be described later, based on the displayed symbol combination (step S14). In the display combination search process, the main CPU 31 identifies the display combination based on the code number of the symbols displayed side by side on the active line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 5). Further, the main CPU 31 sets a display combination flag for identifying the display combination and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S15). The display combination command includes information on a display combination flag that identifies a display combination established on the active line, such as a replay display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process, and when the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag set in the RAM 33 is on, the number of medals paid out is subtracted from the bonus end number counter (step S16). ). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number information in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit counter 19 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number information to pay out medals. Further, if the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S17). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 proceeds to a bonus operation check process (step S19) described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S17 that the RB operating flag is on, it performs a bonus end check process (step S18) described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S17 that the RB operating flag is not on, or performs a bonus end check process in the process of step S18, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process ( Step S19). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S19 as the process in the unit game. When the process in step S19 is completed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game. .

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S61). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S63. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 then permits the reception of medals (step S62), and proceeds to the processing of step S65. Here, the automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a replay has been established in the previous unit game.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S61 that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S63) and transmits a bet command. (Step S64). Here, the insertion number counter is data for counting the number of insertions. Also, the bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted after the process of step S62 or the process of step S64 (step S65). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S73. On the other hand, when determining that the acceptance of medals is permitted, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is an insertion process (step S66). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the main CPU 31 adds to the inserted number counter based on the types of the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, the inserted number counter, and the credit counter. Calculate the value. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S66 that it is not the input process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S73. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is the insertion process, the main CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter (step S67) and transmits a bet command (step S68). The main CPU 31 updates the credit counter instead of the inserted number counter when the addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited in the process of step S67.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S69). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is not on, it next determines whether or not the insertion number counter is “3” (step S70).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S70 that the insertion number counter is not “3”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S73. Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S70 that the insertion number counter is “3”, or in the process of step S69, determines that the RB operation flag is on, the insertion number counter Is prohibited (step S71).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is “1” or more (step S72). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S65, whereas when it determines that the insertion number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S73. Transition to processing.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted in the process of step S65, and determines that it is not the insertion process in the process of step S66, the inserted number counter is “3” in the process of step S70. When it is determined that it is not “”, or when it is determined in the process of step S72 that the inserted number counter is “1” or more, it is then determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S73).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S73 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S65. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 6S is on, the medal acceptance is prohibited (step S74), and the medal acceptance / start check process is terminated. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S4 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the lottery count determination table (see FIG. 6) and determines the lottery count based on the gaming state (step S31). Specifically, when the main CPU 31 refers to the game state identifier for identifying the game state and determines that the game state is the general game state, the main CPU 31 determines “7” as the number of lotteries, When it is determined that there is a lottery, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and when it is determined that the player is in the RB gaming state, “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S32). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. When determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, that is, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is not the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S34.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S32 that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, that is, the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state, the number of lotteries is set to “4”. (Step S33). By changing the number of lotteries to “4”, the main CPU 31 determines BB1, BB2, or RB again as an internal winning combination in the subsequent processing, regardless of whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. Avoid doing that. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S34.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries in the winning number (step S34). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (see FIG. 7) and determines whether or not the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value determined based on the winning number and the inserted number counter (step S35). . At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is not equal to or lower than the lower limit value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S41.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S35 that the random number value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value, the main CPU 31 similarly refers to the internal lottery table (see FIG. 7), and the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is the winning number. Then, it is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than an upper limit value determined based on the insertion number counter (step S36). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is not less than or equal to the upper limit value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S41.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S36 that the random number value is equal to or smaller than the upper limit value, the main CPU 31 then stores the winning number in the winning number storage area (step S37). Specifically, “1” is set to the bit corresponding to the winning number. For example, when the winning number is “5”, “1” is set in “bit 4” of the winning number storage area. Depending on the setting of the winning range of the internal lottery table, the process may be executed a plurality of times in the unit game. In this case, the main CPU 31 sets “1” to the corresponding bit as needed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8), and determines an internal winning combination based on the gaming state and the winning number (step S38).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a logical product of the 8-bit bit pattern corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S38 and the bonus check data (see FIG. 10A), and this bit pattern and carryover The logical sum with the combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S39). For example, when the internal winning combination is BB2 and the carryover combination storing area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 sets the bit pattern “01000000” corresponding to the internal winning combination BB2 and the bonus check data “01110000”. The logical product “01000000” is taken, and “01000000”, which is the logical sum of this and the carryover combination storage area “00000000”, is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the 8-bit bit pattern corresponding to the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S40). For example, when the internal winning combination is a watermelon and the carryover combination storage area is “01000000”, the main CPU 31 sets the bit pattern “00000100” corresponding to the watermelon that is the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area “01000000”. Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S41.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S35 that the random number value is not greater than or equal to the lower limit value, determines in the process of step S36 that the random number value is not less than or equal to the upper limit value, or in step S40. When the process is finished, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S41).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S42). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S43.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S42 that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S34. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S34 to step S42 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the gaming state and the winning number stored in the winning number storage area (step S43). For example, when the bit pattern of the winning number storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 determines a loss (bit pattern is “00000000”) as an internal winning combination. Further, when the bit pattern of the winning number storage area is “00100001”, the main CPU 31 determines cherry (bit pattern is “00000001”) and BB1 (bit pattern is “00100000”) as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the internal winning combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S44). For example, when the internal winning combination is lost (bit pattern “00000000”) and the bit pattern of the internal winning combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 sets the bit pattern “00000000” in the internal winning combination storage area. Is stored. Further, the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is cherry (bit pattern “00000001”) and BB1 (bit pattern is “00100000”), and the bit pattern of the internal winning combination storing area is “00000001”. The bit pattern “00100001” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination storage area (step S45). For example, the main CPU 31 stores the bit pattern “01000000” in the internal winning combination storing area when the bit pattern “00000000” in the internal winning combination storing area and the value of the carryover combination storing area is “01000000”. To do. Further, the main CPU 31 stores the bit pattern “01000100” in the internal winning combination storing area when the bit pattern “00000100” in the internal winning combination storing area and the value of the carryover combination storing area is “01000000”. To do. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process and proceeds to the process of step S7 in FIG.

  Here, the main CPU 31 performs a lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines a winning number by sequentially determining which winning range of the internal lottery table the random number value of the RAM 33 is, and determines the winning combination corresponding to the winning number as an internal winning combination. And Further, the main CPU 31 edits the winning number storage area, the internal winning combination storage area, and the carryover storage area based on the winning number and the internal winning combination in the repetition process.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value in the RAM 33 does not fall within any winning range of the internal lottery table, the main CPU 31 ends the repetitive processing without executing the processing from step S37 to step S40. Become. In this case, since the internal winning combination is not determined in the repetitive processing, and the winning number storage area, the internal winning combination storage area and the carryover combination storing area are not edited, the winning number storage area is “00000000” The internal winning combination storage area is in a state of “00000000”. However, the carryover combination storage area is set to “1” in any of “bit 4 to bit 6” in the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state.

  Accordingly, in this case, the main CPU 31 determines a loss as an internal winning combination based on the fact that the winning number storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S43. In addition, when the internal winning combination is lost, even if the internal winning combination is in the BB2 carryover state, the main CPU 31 must set the bit pattern of the internal winning combination storing area to “01000000” at the end of the internal lottery process. The process of step S45 is performed.

  As described above, the processing from step S43 to step S45 is processing that is provided in the case where the internal winning combination is lost. However, even if one of the winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination by this repeated processing and the internal winning combination storing area is edited, the processing from step S43 to step S45 is executed, so that the internal winning combination is achieved. The consistency of the role storage area is not hindered. That is, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the winning number stocked in the winning number storage area in the process of step 43.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the expected display combination storing process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the leading address of the expected display combination storing area (step S131).

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a rotating reel from the right side based on the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are not pressed, and stores it as a search target reel (step S132). Specifically, when the number of stop buttons 7 that are not pressed is “3”, the main CPU 31 stores the left reel as a search target reel, and the number of stop buttons 7 that are not pressed is “ In the case of “2”, the middle reel is stored as a search target reel, and when the number of stop buttons 7 not being pressed is “1”, the right reel is stored as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the search target reel and the symbol position (step S133).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S134).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the drawing priority order with reference to the drawing priority order table, and stores it as data in the expected display combination storing area (step S135). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a logical product operation of the bit pattern of the internal winning combination storing area and the bit pattern of the pull-in data in the pull-in priority table in accordance with the priority order, and if this calculation result is not “0”. , The corresponding drawing priority is stored in the expected display combination storage area, and if the calculation result is “0”, the drawing priority is updated and the bit pattern of the drawing data corresponding to the updated drawing priority The same calculation is performed using, and the pull-in priority is determined by performing the same processing until the calculation result is not “0”. The pull-in data is set in the order of operation in the pull-in priority table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing priority order of all symbol positions has been determined (step S136). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the drawing priority order of all symbol positions has been determined, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S138.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S136 that the drawing priority order of all the symbol positions has not been determined, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol positions (step S137) and proceeds to the process of step S132. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S132 to step S137 until the drawing priority order is determined for all the symbol positions included in one display combination expected storage area.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S136 that the drawing priority of all symbol positions has been determined, it determines whether or not the drawing priority of all reels has been stored (step S138). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the drawing priority order of all the reels is not stored, it updates the address of the expected display combination storing area (step S139), and proceeds to the processing of step S132. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S132 to step S139 until the drawing priority order is determined and stored for all the symbol positions included in all the expected display combination storing areas.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S138 that the drawing priority order of all reels has been stored, the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process. When the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S9 in FIG.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination search process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a center line as an effective line (step S141).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all symbol combinations have been checked for all active lines (step S142). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols of the center line, the top line, the bottom line, the cross-up line, and the cross-down line has been checked. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that all symbol combinations have been checked for all active lines, the display combination search process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S142 that all symbol combinations have not been checked for all active lines, it sets a symbol combination table (see FIG. 5) to determine the display combination. (Step S143).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a display combination based on the symbol storage area excluding the symbol storage area of the rotating reel (step S144). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the symbol storage area in which the bit pattern “01111111” indicating the rotation is not stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (step S145). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a logical OR operation between the display combination determined in the process of step S144 and the bit pattern stored in the display combination storage area, and stores the calculation result in the display combination storage area. This process is performed to check for erroneous winnings. The incorrect winning prize check is performed before the display combination command is transmitted (step S15 in FIG. 17), and the internal winning combination storage area is compared with the display combination storing area. If there is a display combination that is stored only in, the prize will be wrong.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all symbol combinations have been checked (step S146). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all data stored in the symbol combination table has been checked. At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that all symbol combinations have not been checked, the process proceeds to step S142. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S142 to step S146 until all data stored in the symbol combination table is checked.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S146 that all symbol combinations have been checked, it updates the address of the symbol storage area and updates the effective line to be searched (step S147). Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area in the order of the center line, top line, bottom line, cross-up line, and cross-down line, and displays the effective line corresponding to the updated address. The effective line for searching for a combination is used. For example, when the center line is set as the effective line, the main CPU 31 changes the effective line to the top line.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S135 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. The reel stop control process is a process for stopping the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS based on the stop operation of the player. is there.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch is turned on (step S101). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch is turned on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S101 that the effective stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are not turned on, it determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” ( Step S102). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic stop timer is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S101. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S101 until the valid stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on or the value of the automatic stop timer becomes “0”.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are turned on in the process of step S101, or in the process of step S102, the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. Is determined, stop position determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed (step S103).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S104).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S105). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that all the reels are not stopped, the main CPU 31 then performs a display combination anticipation storing process (see FIG. 20) (step S106), and proceeds to the process of step S101. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S101 to step S106 until it is determined that all reels have stopped.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S105 that all reels have stopped, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S14 in FIG.

  Next, stop position determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of stop position determination processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 searches for and stores an address of the expected display combination storing process corresponding to the symbol counter (step S111). Here, the symbol counter is a counter indicating the position of the symbol on the center line when the stop operation is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks. That is, all the planned stop positions where the number of sliding frames is within the range of 4 frames are checked. Further, the main CPU 31 sets “0” which is the number of sliding symbols corresponding to “1” as the search order with the highest priority in the search order table as temporary determination data of the number of sliding symbols, and stores the expected display combination. As the area save data, “1”, which is the minimum value that can be taken as the symbol position data in the display combination storage area, is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the search order table (see FIG. 14), and extracts the number of sliding frames corresponding to the search order equivalent to the number of checks (step S112). For example, when the number of checks is “5”, the main CPU 31 extracts “3” as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the address of the stored expected display combination storing area, and adds the number of sliding frames (step S113). For example, when the stop operation position is “10” and the number of sliding symbols extracted in the process of step S112 is “3”, the main CPU 31 determines that the symbol position of the expected display combination storing area is “3”. 13 "is extracted.

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the saved data from the address value of the current expected display combination storing area where the symbol position has moved by the number of sliding symbols (step S114).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been taken (step S115). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result performed in the process of step S114 has a negative value. At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that no digit has been set, the process proceeds to step S118.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S115 that a digit has been made, it saves the data in the current expected display combination storing area (step S116).

  Next, the main CPU 31 provisionally determines the number of sliding frames based on the data saved in the process of step S116 (step S117).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks when it is determined in the process of step S115 that no digit is performed or after the process of step S117 (step S118).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S119). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S112. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S112 to step S119 until the number of checks becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is “0” in the process of step S119, the main CPU 31 restores the temporarily determined number of sliding symbols and determines the number of sliding symbols (step S120). That is, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames temporarily determined in the process of step S117 as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the determined number of sliding symbols (step S121). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the stop position determination process and proceeds to the process of step S104 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S81). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S84.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs RB end time processing (step S82). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the RB operating flag and performs processing such as setting a command indicating the end of the RB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB1, BB2 (step S83). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process and proceeds to the process of step S19 in FIG.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S81 that the bonus end number counter is not “0”, it then determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S84). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S87. Here, winning means that a medal is paid out by displaying a combination of symbols related to small roles such as cherry, bell, and watermelon.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S84 that a winning has been established, it subtracts “1” from the winning possible number counter (step S85).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter obtained by subtracting “1” in the process of step S85 is “0” (step S86). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S89. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S87.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S84 that no winning has been established, or in the process of step S86, determines that the possible winning number counter is not “0”, the possible game number counter Then, “1” is subtracted from (Step S87).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter obtained by subtracting “1” in the process of step S87 is “0” (step S88). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process and proceeds to the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S89.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S86 that the possible winning number counter is “0”, or in the process of step S88, determines that the possible game number counter is “0”. , RB end processing is performed (step S89). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the RB operating flag and performs predetermined processing such as setting a command indicating the end of the RB gaming state. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process and proceeds to the process of step S19 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S91). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1, the process shifts to step S93.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 in the process of step S91, the main CPU 31 performs the BB1 operating process based on the bonus operating table (step S92). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, sets “465” in the bonus end number counter, and turns on the BB1 operating flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S97.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S91 that the display combination is not BB1, it then determines whether or not the display combination is BB2 (step S93). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB2, the process shifts to step S95.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S93 that the display combination is BB2, the main CPU 31 performs BB2 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S94). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, sets “350” in the bonus end number counter, and turns on the BB2 operating flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S97.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in step S93 that the display combination is not BB2, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S95). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process and proceeds to the process of step S2 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S95 that the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S96). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, sets “12” in the possible game number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag. To. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S97.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 performs the BB1 operation process in the step 92, performs the BB2 operation process in the step 94, or performs the RB operation process in the step 96, The carryover combination storage area is cleared (step S97). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process and proceeds to the process of step S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of an interrupt process performed by the main control circuit 60 in the main control circuit 60 according to the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S401). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing for checking the I / O port 38 (step S402), and then adds “1” to the interrupt counter (step S403).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter is an even number (step S404). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the interrupt counter is an even number, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S411.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S404 that the value of the interrupt counter is not an even number, the main CPU 31 sets an identifier indicating the left reel to the rotation control reel identifier for determining the target reel for rotation control (step S404). S405). The main CPU 31 performs reel rotation control based on the rotation control reel identifier in a reel control process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 based on the rotation control reel identifier set in the process of step S405 (step S406).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets an identifier indicating a middle reel as a rotation control reel identifier for determining a target reel for rotation control (step S407).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process described later with reference to FIG. 27 based on the rotation control reel identifier set in the process of step S407 (step S408).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets an identifier indicating the right reel as a rotation control reel identifier for determining a target reel for rotation control (step S409).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process described later with reference to FIG. 27 based on the rotation control reel identifier set in the process of step S409 (step S410).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the interrupt counter is an even number in the process of step S404, or when the reel control process is performed in step S410, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process ( Step S411). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c and the WIN lamp 17 via the lamp driving circuit 45. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off. Further, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 via the display unit drive circuit 48. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S401 and restores the register (step S412). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the reel control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the reel control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotation control reel identifier set in step S405, step S407, and step S409 of the interrupt process (see FIG. 26) under the control of the main CPU described above, and the corresponding reel is in rotation control. It is determined whether or not (step S421). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is not under rotation control, the main CPU 31 ends the reel control process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S421 that the corresponding reel is under rotation control, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel is in a waiting state for a planned stop position (step S422). Here, the waiting state for the planned stop position refers to a state of waiting for the corresponding rotating reel to reach the planned position for stopping the rotation. In this state, the rotation of the reel is maintained at a constant speed. When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is not waiting for the scheduled stop position, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S425.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S422 that the corresponding reel is waiting for the planned stop position, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel has reached the planned stop position (step S423). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel has not reached the scheduled stop position, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S425.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S423 that the corresponding reel has reached the scheduled stop position, the main CPU 31 shifts the control state of the reel to the deceleration control state (step S424).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S422 that the corresponding reel is not waiting for the planned stop position, the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S423 that the corresponding reel has not reached the planned stop position. Alternatively, when the control state of the corresponding reel is shifted to the deceleration control state in the process of step S424, the reel rotation acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, or stop is performed according to the reel control state. Control is performed (step S425). The main CPU 31 ends the reel control process after completing the process of step S425.

  Next, control operations of the image control microcomputer 72 and the sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 of the sub-control circuit 61 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 28, a command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command reception processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 updates various game information (step S201). Specifically, based on the command received from the main control circuit 60, the image control microcomputer 72 performs an internal winning combination stored in the work RAM 74 or a stop start position (effective pressing operations of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are performed. When done, information such as the code number of the symbol at the position of the center line 8c) is updated.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a command corresponding execution process described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S202). Specifically, based on the type of command received from the main control circuit 60, the image control microcomputer 72 processes a bet command reception process, a start command reception process, a reel stop command reception process, and a display combination command reception process. To determine the production data at each progress stage.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 makes a request for a lamp effect (step S203). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 sends a command for causing the sound / lamp control circuit (mSUB) 90 to produce an effect on the LED 101 and the lamp 102 based on the effect data determined in the process of step S202. Send. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 of the sound / lamp control circuit (mSUB) 90 that has received the command performs control for causing the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to emit light at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 makes a request for a sound effect (step S204). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 issues a command for causing the sound / lamp control circuit (mSUB) 90 to produce an effect on the speakers 21L and 21R based on the effect data determined in the process of step S202. Send. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 of the sound / lamp control circuit (mSUB) 90 that has received the command causes the sound source data IC 95 to acquire sound source data corresponding to the received command from the sound source ROM 97, and the speaker 21 </ b> L via the power amplifier 96. , 21R is caused to output sound.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 makes a request for a liquid crystal effect (step S205). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 reads out the image data from the work RAM 74 based on the effect data determined in step S202, and sets the read image data and the display position and size of the image data. Such information is transmitted to the image control IC 76. The image control IC 76 stores the received image data and the image data stored in the image ROM 79 in one frame buffer area provided in the video RAM 80. At this time, the image control microcomputer 72 causes the image control IC 76 to perform a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area at predetermined intervals. As a result, the image control IC 76 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5 and replaces the display image data area with the write image data area. Write. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command reception process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a command response execution process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command response execution processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment. In the command corresponding execution process, a predetermined process is performed based on the type of the received command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the received command is a bet command (step S221). When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the received command is a bet command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a bet command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S222). Specifically, in the process at the time of receiving a bet command, the image control microcomputer 72 sets an in-game identifier. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S221 that the received command is not a bet command, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the received command is a start command (step S223). When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the received command is a start command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S224). Specifically, in the start command reception process, the image control microcomputer 72 determines an effect identifier, sets start effect data, and the like. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when determining in step S223 that the received command is not a start command, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the received command is a reel stop command (step S225). When determining that the received command is a reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S226). Specifically, in the reel stop command reception process, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the first stop effect data, the second stop effect data, the third stop effect data, and the like. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S225 that the received command is not a reel stop command, whether or not the received command is a display combination command having information of a display combination identifier indicating a display combination. Is determined (step S227). When determining that the received command is a display combination command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a display combination command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S228). Specifically, in the display combination command reception process, display effect data is set. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S227 that the received command is not a display combination command, the image control microcomputer 72 determines effect data corresponding to the received command (step S229). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the bet command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of bet command reception by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires various types of information from the received bet command (step S251).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the in-game identifier of the work RAM 74 is “0” (step S252). When determining that the in-game identifier is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the bet command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the in-game identifier is “0” in the process of step S252, it sets “1” in the in-game identifier (step S253).

  When the bet command reception process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 28 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  Next, a start command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of start command reception by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires command information (step S261). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the game state identifier, the winning combination identifier, the carryover combination identifier, the game number counter, the set game number information, and the like included in the start command in the work RAM 74.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 performs an effect identifier determination process described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S262).

  Next, start effect data is determined based on the effect identifier (step S263).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 sets “0” to the stop reel number counter (step S264). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the start command reception process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 28 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an effect identifier determination process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect identifier determination processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires a random value (step S301).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 has the same value of the sub / game number counter stored in the work RAM 74 and the sub / set game number based on the game number counter and the set game number information received from the main control circuit 60. Whether it is a value or not is discriminated (step S302). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the value of the sub / game number counter and the sub / set game number are not the same value, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect identifier lottery table corresponding to the game state, An effect identifier is determined based on the internal winning combination (step S304). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect identifier determination process, and proceeds to the process of step S263 in the start command reception process (see FIG. 31).

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in the process of step 302 that the value of the sub / game number counter is the same as the value of the sub / set game number, the setting value effect effect identifier lottery table (FIG. 15 ( With reference to 5)), the production identifier is determined based on the random value. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect identifier determination process, and proceeds to the process of step S263 in the start command reception process (see FIG. 31).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a process for receiving a reel stop command by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the reel stop command reception process performed by the image control microcomputer 72 according to this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 sets a stop reel identifier and a stop symbol identification number included in the received reel stop command in the work RAM 74 (step S271).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the reel to be stopped is the first stop based on the stop reel identifier (step S272). When determining that the reel to be stopped is the first stop, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table, and determines the first stop effect data based on the effect identifier (step S273). The gaming machine 1 performs an effect at the time of the first stop using the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp, the speakers 21L, 21R, and the like based on the first stop effect data. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the reel stop command reception process.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S272 that the reel to be stopped is not the first stop, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the reel to be stopped is the second stop based on the stop reel identifier ( Step S274). When determining that the reel to be stopped is the second stop, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table, and determines the second stop effect data based on the effect identifier (step S275). Based on the second stop effect data, the gaming machine 1 uses the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp, the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. to perform the effect at the second stop time. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the reel stop command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S274 that the reel to be stopped is not the second stop, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table and determines the third stop effect data based on the effect identifier. (Step S276). The gaming machine 1 performs an effect at the time of the third stop using the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp, the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. based on the third stop effect data. Next, the image control microcomputer 72 adds “1” to the stop reel number counter (step S277), and ends the reel stop command reception process.

  When the process for receiving the reel stop command is terminated, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 28 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, a display combination command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires command information. (Step S281). For example, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the display combination identifier included in the received display combination command in the work RAM 74.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table, and determines display effect data based on the effect identifier (step S282). However, in the general game state during BB, the image control microcomputer 72 determines display effect data based on the display combination identifier set in the work RAM 74. For example, when the production identifier is “cherry symbol display 1”, either “normal 2” or “cherry number display 1” is selected and determined based on the display combination identifier. Similarly, in the RB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 72 determines display effect data based on the display combination identifier.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 sets “0” in the in-game identifier (step S283). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the display combination command reception process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 28 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 stores the set value information indicating the set value in the RAM 32, and the setting is performed when the preset performance execution condition is satisfied in order to perform the set value effect from the condition setting switch 300S. Perform value production.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by causing the player to suggest the set value by the effect. In addition, by adjusting the execution frequency of the set value effect, the amusement store prevents a decrease in profit due to suggesting the set value to the player, and suggests the set value if the set value is set low. Profit can be ensured by lowering the execution frequency of the effect to be performed and making it difficult for the player to grasp the set value.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 counts the number of games by a game number counter, and performs a set value effect when the counted number of games becomes equal to the set number of games set by the condition setting switch 300S.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, since the set value effect is performed every time the unit game of the set number of games is performed, the game store adjusts the frequency of the set value effect according to the operating state of the game machine. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the performance execution condition is satisfied when the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter reaches the set number of games. However, the number of times that a predetermined combination is determined to be a winning combination is counted. In addition to providing a counting means such as a winning number counter and setting the number of winnings from the condition setting switch 300S, when the value of the winning number counter is equal to the number of winnings set by the condition setting switch 300S, the effect execution condition May be satisfied.

  For example, when the predetermined winning combination (for example, watermelon) is determined to be an internal winning combination, the main control circuit 60 counts up the value of the winning number counter and sets the condition setting information indicating the value of the winning number counter. The information indicating the number of wins set by the switch 300S is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61. Further, the sub control circuit 61 determines that the value of the winning number counter received from the main control circuit 60 and the value of the set number of winnings are equal in the effect identifier determining process (see FIG. 32) (step S302). The effect identifier is determined based on the effect identifier lottery table (see FIG. 15 (5)) (step S303).

  In this case, the gaming machine 1 counts the number of wins for which a predetermined combination (for example, watermelon) is determined to be a winning combination by the winning number counter, and the counted number of winnings is equal to the number of wins set by the condition setting switch 300S. When it becomes, set value production is performed. Therefore, since the set value effect is performed by determining the predetermined number of winning combinations and the predetermined combination as the winning combination, the player displays the predetermined combination in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. I can feel interesting about it.

  Further, as a configuration for setting the time from the condition setting switch 300S, the effect execution condition is satisfied when the current time measured by the time measuring means such as the calendar IC 75 becomes the set time set by the condition setting switch 300S. It is good.

  For example, the main control circuit 60 transmits information indicating the set time to the sub control circuit 61 from the condition setting switch 300S. Further, the sub-control circuit 61 determines that the set time received from the main control circuit 60 is equal to the current time acquired from the calendar IC 75 and stored in the work RAM 74 in the effect identifier determination process (see FIG. 32) ( In step S302, an effect identifier is determined based on a set value effect effect identifier lottery table (see FIG. 15 (5)) (step S303).

  In this case, the gaming machine 1 performs the set value effect when the current time measured by the calendar IC 75 is the time set by the condition setting switch 300S. Therefore, since the set value effect is performed when the current time reaches a preset time, the game store can increase the operating rate of the gaming machine at the set time by communicating the set time to the player. It becomes possible to make a realistic business plan.

  Further, a counting means such as a continuous winning number counter that counts the number of times that a predetermined winning combination is determined as a winning combination is provided, and the value of the continuous winning number counter is set as a configuration that sets the continuous winning number from the condition setting switch 300S. Is equal to the number of consecutive wins set by the condition setting switch 300S, the effect execution condition may be satisfied.

  For example, when the predetermined winning combination (for example, watermelon) is determined as the internal winning combination continuously, the main control circuit 60 counts up the value of the continuous winning number counter and indicates the value of the continuous winning number counter. Information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61 together with information indicating the number of consecutive wins set by the condition setting switch 300S. Further, the sub control circuit 61 determines that the value of the continuous winning number counter received from the main control circuit 60 is equal to the set value of the consecutive winning number in the effect identifier determination process (see FIG. 32) (step S302). An effect identifier is determined based on a set value effect effect identifier lottery table (see FIG. 15 (5)) (step S303).

  In this case, the gaming machine 1 counts the number of consecutive winnings in which a predetermined winning combination (for example, watermelon) is continuously determined as the winning combination by the continuous winning number counter, and the counted consecutive winning number is set by the condition setting switch 300S. When it becomes equal to the number of consecutive winnings, the set value effect is performed. Accordingly, since the preset value effect is performed by continuously determining the predetermined combination as the winning combination and the predetermined number of consecutive winning combinations, the player continuously displays the predetermined combination in the symbol display area 4L. 4C, 4R can be interesting to display.

  Furthermore, a lap number counter such as a lap counter for counting the number of laps until the game state transitions from the RB game state to the general game state and again transitions from the general game state to the RB game state is provided. As a configuration for setting the number of games and the number of laps from the setting switch 300S, when the lap number counter counts the number of laps set by the condition setting switch 300S within the number of games set by the condition setting switch 300S, the set value It is good also as a structure which produces an effect.

  For example, when the gaming state shifts from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state and again shifts from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state, the main control circuit 60 increments the value of the lap number counter and Information indicating the value of the number counter is transmitted to the sub control circuit 61 together with information indicating the number of laps set by the condition setting switch 300S. Further, the sub control circuit 61 sets when the value of the lap counter received from the main control circuit 60 is equal to the set lap number in the effect identifier determination process (see FIG. 32) (step S302). An effect identifier is determined based on a value effect effect identifier lottery table (see FIG. 15 (5)) (step S303).

  In this case, the player may make the number of laps until the RB game state is changed to the RB game state again through the general game state within the preset number of games. You can feel the interest in playing games.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine of the present application is exemplified as a pachislot gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  Furthermore, in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 19), the gaming machine 1 determines in which winning range the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is included in the internal lottery table. The internal winning combination is determined by sequentially judging by executing repetitive processing. For example, an internal lottery table in which a plurality of winning combinations are defined corresponding to one winning number, such as a bell and an RB, is used. The winning combination may be determined. Thus, when a plurality of winning combinations are used as internal winning combinations, a winning number is assigned to each of the plurality of winning combinations, and the corresponding winning ranges do not have to be defined in an overlapping manner. In addition, in the iterative process, when the winning number corresponding to the winning range including the random number value is found without repeating the process of determining whether or not the random number value is included for the winning ranges corresponding to all the winning numbers, The repeated process can be ended, and the time required for the internal lottery process can be shortened.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image that suggests the setting value with dice eyes as information that suggests the setting value. However, instead of the dice, a character that can identify the setting value is used. Thus, a more effective performance can be performed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the set value is suggested using the liquid crystal display device 5, but the set value effect can be performed using the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102 as effect means.

  Furthermore, when the gaming machine sets the gaming machine to a so-called high setting (setting the setting value to “5” or “6”), the gaming store increases the frequency of the setting value effect at the same time, thereby increasing the high setting game. It is possible to impress a player that it is a game shop with many machines. On the other hand, when the gaming machine is so-called low setting (setting the setting value to “1” or “2”), the number of low setting gaming machines is reduced by reducing the frequency of the setting value effect at the same time. It can be impressed by the player.

  Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of the gaming machine 1 for a home game machine. In this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement | positioning table of the symbol on the reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery frequency determination table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus check data of the gaming machine of one Embodiment, an internal winning combination storing area, a carryover combination storing area, and a winning number storing area. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol storage area of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the drawing | drawing-in priority order table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination prediction storage area | region of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the search order table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production identifier lottery table of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production data determination table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process performed in the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop position determination process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel control process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command reception process by the image control microcomputer performed by the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command corresponding | compatible execution process performed with the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bet command reception performed by the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed with the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production | presentation identifier determination process performed with the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the reel stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display combination command reception performed by the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image corresponding to effect data "dice display A" in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... Lamp 102 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
60 ... main control circuit 61 ... sub control circuit 200S ... set value setting switch 300S ... condition setting switch

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Setting value setting means used when setting a setting value indicating the degree of advantage for the player;
Setting value storage means for storing setting value information indicating the setting value set by the setting value setting means;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
A symbol changing means for changing a plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the fact that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations,
Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the fact that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to be displayed in the symbol display area. Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of a plurality of symbols,
Production means for performing a set value effect suggesting the set value information stored in the set value storage means;
Condition setting means used when setting the production execution conditions for performing the set value production;
An effect control means for causing the effect means to perform the set value effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied;
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It further comprises counting means for counting the number of games each time a unit game is played,
The condition setting means is used when setting the number of games as the performance execution condition,
The gaming machine characterized in that the performance execution condition is satisfied when the number of games set by the condition setting means is equal to the number of games counted by the counting means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A counting means for counting the number of times the winning combination determining means has determined the predetermined combination as a winning combination;
The condition setting means is used when setting the number of wins as the performance execution condition,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the performance execution condition is satisfied when the number of wins set by the condition setting unit is equal to the number of wins counted by the counting unit. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It further includes a time measuring means for measuring the current time,
The condition setting means is used when setting time as the performance execution condition,
The game machine characterized in that the performance execution condition is satisfied by the time set by the condition setting means being equal to the current time indicated by the time measuring means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A counting means for counting the number of consecutive winning combinations in which the winning combination determining means continuously determines a predetermined combination as a winning combination;
The condition setting means is used when setting the number of consecutive wins as the performance execution condition,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the performance execution condition is satisfied when the number of consecutive wins set by the condition setting unit is equal to the number of consecutive wins counted by the counting unit. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game number counting means for counting the number of games each time a unit game is played;
A game state transition means for shifting a disadvantageous gaming state relatively disadvantageous to the player and a profit gaming state relatively advantageous to the player over the disadvantageous gaming state according to a predetermined condition;
A lap number counting means for counting the number of laps in which the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state from the profitable gaming state to the disadvantageous gaming state, and again shifts from the disadvantageous gaming state to the profitable gaming state; Further comprising
The condition setting means is used when setting the number of games and the number of laps as the performance execution condition,
The performance execution condition is satisfied by counting the number of laps equal to the number of laps set by the condition setting unit within the number of games set by the condition setting unit. A gaming machine.

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