JP2007319368A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of attracting player's interest and executing a highly significant performance. <P>SOLUTION: As shown in Fig.19, the game machine 1 comprises a liquid crystal display device 131 for executing the performance, a work RAM 84 for storing one of a plurality of pointer values provided correspondingly to a performance identifier relating to the performance executed by the liquid crystal display device 131, and a sub control circuit 72 for deciding a conversation number relating to the performance executed by the liquid crystal display device 131 on the basis of the pointer value stored by the work RAM 84. The sub control circuit 72 updates the stored pointer value on the basis of the pointer value stored in the work RAM 84 with the decision of the conversation number as a trigger. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

Recently, a gaming machine has been proposed that includes an effect display means for effecting display along a progressing story and a story changing means for changing the development of the story in response to the achievement of a predetermined condition. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is achieved, not only the direction of the effect changes, but also the mode of operation of the gaming machine changes, so that the player's willingness to repeatedly perform the starting operation can be increased. it can.
JP 2005-192726 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since the story is changed in accordance with the player's reel stop operation at an appropriate timing, the player can intentionally change the story. . In addition, a configuration is employed in which the story is changed and the probability that a predetermined internal winning combination is won is changed. Therefore, since the player only sees the change of the story as a material for determining whether or not the probability that the predetermined internal winning combination is won has been changed, the device has not been devised to enhance the interest of the progress of the story itself. There is a fear.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of attracting the player's interest and performing a highly significant performance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and in a gaming machine, one stage among a plurality of stage information provided in accordance with the first presentation information related to the presentation performed by the presentation means. Effect stage storing means for storing information, effect information determining means for determining second effect information related to the effect performed by the effect means based on the stage information stored by the effect stage storing means, and effect information determining means And the stage-stage changing means for changing the stored stage information based on the stage information stored by the stage-stage storing means when the second stage information is determined by It is characterized by.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, a start lever described later) Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and an internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination described later) based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. The symbol display based on the detection of the starting operation performed by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing in FIG. 47 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the starting operation detecting means. Symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) and a stop operation (example) For example, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for detecting a stop operation, which will be described later, and a pressing operation for a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later, and the internal winning combination determining means. Stop control means (for example, a reel shown in FIG. 49 described later) that performs stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol variation means based on the determined internal winning combination and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means. Means for performing stop control processing, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and rendering means for performing effects (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131, which will be described later, speakers 9L, 9R, which will be described later, LEDs 101, which will be described later, lamps 102, which will be described later). And a plurality of pieces of stage information (for example, a later-described point Effect stage storage means (for example, a pointer described later, work RAM 84 described later) and stage information stored by the effect stage storage means. Production information determining means (for example, means for performing step S331 in FIG. 64 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) for determining second effect information (for example, a conversation number described later) relating to An effect stage changing means for changing the stored stage information based on the stage information stored by the effect stage storing means when the second effect information is determined by the effect information determining means. (For example, means for performing the process of step S332 in FIG. 64 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and a gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the production stage storage means stores one stage information among a plurality of stage information provided according to the first production information related to the production performed by the production means. The effect information determination means determines second effect information related to the effect performed by the effect means based on the stage information stored by the effect stage storage means. The stage change means changes the stored stage information on the basis of the stage information stored by the stage stage storage means when the second stage information is determined by the stage information determination unit. . In other words, the second production information is determined by the production information determination unit based on the stage information changed by the production stage change unit, so that the production corresponding to the first production information corresponds to the second production information. The production to be changed. Therefore, by appropriately changing the effect corresponding to the second effect information suitable for the effect corresponding to the first effect information, the effects of these effects can be achieved compared to the case where these effects are performed separately. Can be bigger. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can attract the player's interest and can perform a highly significant performance.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the first effect information is information relating to a video, and the second effect information is information relating to a sound.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the first effect information is information related to a video. The second effect information is information related to sound. By appropriately changing the effects related to the sound suitable for the effects related to the video, the effects produced by these effects become higher than when these effects are performed separately. In addition, an effect with a sense of reality can be realized by harmonizing the effect related to the video and the effect related to the sound.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the second effect information is information related to voice, and the effect means is stored by the effect stage storage means changed by the effect stage change means. A gaming machine characterized in that an effect relating to a series of stories is performed by determining the second effect information by the effect information determining means based on the stage information.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the effect performed by the effect means is an effect related to a series of stories performed by appropriately changing the effect related to the sound suitable for the effect related to the video. In this way, by performing the production related to a series of stories, the player is more motivated to know the ending of the story. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can attract the player's interest and can perform a highly significant performance.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the time is measured based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means or detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means. A timing means for starting, and an effect stage clearing means for clearing the stage information stored by the effect stage storage means based on the time when the gaming machine is turned on or the time counted by the timing means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), the stage information stored by the stage stage storing unit is cleared by the stage stage clearing unit based on the time when the gaming machine is turned on or the time counted by the timing unit. The For example, when the stage information stored by the stage stage storing unit is cleared by the stage stage clearing unit based on the time counted by the timing unit, the player is adapted to the stage corresponding to the first stage stage information. Then, the start operation or the stop operation is performed so that the effect corresponding to the second effect information that is appropriately changed does not end in the middle. In this way, by adding a temporal element to the condition for the end of the effect, the effect performed by the effect means can be an effect that can attract the player's interest.

  According to the present invention, these effects are compared with the case where these effects are performed separately by appropriately changing the effects corresponding to the second effect information suitable for the effects corresponding to the first effect information. The effect produced by can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can attract the player's interest and can perform a highly significant performance.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the front surface of the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c having substantially vertical surfaces are formed. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal portion 4, a medal slot 10 is provided which is an opening for receiving a medal as a game medium embodying game value information in the housing of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, on the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12 for selecting the number of medals provided for one game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) by pressing operation, And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided. In the embodiment, one game (that is, unit game) is basically an operation of a start lever 6 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) performed by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. ”), And the process ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

  When these BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are pressed, the display line is activated (details will be described later). The operation of pressing the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 and inserting the medals used for one game into the medal insertion slot 10 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operations”. An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIG. 4 described later).

  The credit / payout of medals to be paid out is switched by pressing operation by displaying a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination along the activated display line on the left side of the front part of the base part 4 A / P switch 14 is provided. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14 is a predetermined start lever 6 for rotating the reel by the player's operation and starting the variation of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C and 21R shown in FIG. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. Here, in the embodiment, the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect pressing operations (that is, stop operations) of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

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

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

  The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b is the pattern displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped (that is, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped). And the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 described later.

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

  The display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with a top line 8a, a center line 8b, and a bottom line 8c as display lines in the horizontal direction. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed (the activated display lines are hereinafter referred to as “valid lines”).

  Here, each display window 21L, 21C, 21R is provided with three symbol display areas (that is, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage) in the vertical direction (ie, vertical direction). That is, a total of nine symbol display areas are provided: upper left reel, middle left reel, lower left reel, middle upper reel, middle reel middle, middle reel lower, right reel upper, right reel middle, and right reel lower. . When the variation of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R stops, the symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas provided in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Each display line connects symbol display areas in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  Here, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R have one symbol type and other symbol types arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The operation is controlled so that the player can distinguish between (for example, the symbol display areas corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are in a transparent state).

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, an image (for example, an image related to a bonus finalizing effect described later) determined by a player's insertion operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like is displayed.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area where a predetermined picture or the like is drawn. One still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting the picture drawn on the fixed display portion 2c and the image displayed in the effect display area 23 together.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” which is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “watermelon (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “replay (design 95). ”,“ Red Cherry (symbol 96) ”,“ Peach Cherry (symbol 97) ”,“ BAR (symbol 98) ”,“ Orange (symbol 99) ”, and“ JAC (symbol 100) ”. A symbol row is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (that is, actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102 is shown.

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

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

  The ROM 32 stores programs executed by the CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 44 to 52 described later) and fixed data. In the ROM 32, for example, in order to determine an internal winning combination, an internal lottery table that defines a numerical range to which a random number value extracted by a sampling circuit 37 serving as a random value extracting means belongs according to the internal winning combination (described later). 7 to 9) are stored. In addition, various control signals to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and a gaming state described below.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a display unit ( A bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19), a hopper 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  Further, by outputting a driving pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a motor driving circuit 39 for controlling the rotational operation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40, and the BET lamp 17a. , 17b, 17c are connected to the CPU 31 by a lamp driving circuit 45 that controls turning on and off, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that controls display by the display unit. These drive circuits each receive a control signal output from the CPU 31 and control the operation of each actuator.

  Further, as means for generating an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switches 11, 2- There are a BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, a reset switch 26, and a setting key type switch 27.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal for instructing the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate stop command signals for instructing to stop changing the symbols in accordance with the pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 generates random numbers generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. 1 random number value is extracted from. The random number value extracted in this way is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 33. For example, an internal winning combination or the like based on an internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 9 described later) stored in the ROM 32 is used. Referenced to determine.

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

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

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 47 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the input signal to be sent is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

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

  The reset switch 26 has predetermined six steps (“1” to “6”) as set values that are indicators for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player in response to a pressing operation of a reset button (not shown). The signal for determining one stage (ie, setting the set value) is generated. The game store adjusts the expected value of the game value given to the player with respect to the unit game value provided for the game (for example, one medal provided for one game) ( That is, it is a value for setting). The setting key type switch 27 generates a signal for starting and ending the operation for determining the setting value in response to the setting key managed by the game shop being inserted into the setting key hole (not shown). To do.

  Based on signals generated from the reset switch 26 and the setting key switch 27, any one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” is determined as the set value, which will be described later. It is calculated from the total number of medals paid out to the player (that is, the total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (ie, the total number of inserted coins). Value (so-called payout rate, machine discount) can be adjusted.

  Specifically, when the setting key is inserted into the setting keyhole and the gaming machine 1 is turned on while being rotated rightward, a signal is generated from the setting key type switch 27, which will be described later. The current set value is displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16. When the reset button is pressed, a signal is generated from the reset switch 26 and the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of “1” to “6”. Then, when the start lever 6 is operated when the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired set value, the displayed set value is determined as the set value. Thereafter, when the setting key is pulled out in a state where the setting key is rotated leftward, the player can perform an operation with the determined setting value.

  The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol position information for each symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol position is position information for specifying the symbol position drawn on the outer circumferential surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, symbol positions “0” to “20” are provided. The symbol positions are provided corresponding to the code numbers “00” to “20”.

  Here, in this embodiment, the driving pulses are output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, whereby the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Is rotated. A symbol counter is provided in which “1” is added every time the drive pulse is output 16 times and is updated to “0” based on the reset pulse. The reel position detection circuit 50 also displays the position corresponding to the symbol position “0” along the center line 8b (in other words, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” corresponds to the center line 8b). The reset pulse is obtained at the timing displayed.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of one symbol, for example, when the symbol counter value is “1”, it corresponds to the symbol position “1”. It can be specified that the symbol is displayed along the center line 8b. That is, the symbol displayed along the center line 8b can be specified based on the symbol position defined in the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter value. In addition, the symbol displayed on the top line 8a and the bottom line 8c can also be specified by specifying the symbol displayed along the center line 8b.

  With reference to FIG. 6, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 9 described later) and an internal lottery table determination table for determining the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 9 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an MB gaming state (so-called middle bonus game), and an RB gaming state (so-called regular bonus game). The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 47 described later) for determining the internal winning combination, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the number of sliding symbols and whether or not the bonus game is being operated. The general gaming state is provided with a replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”) in which the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is high. This RT is provided with four types of RT (that is, RT1, RT2, RT3, and RT4).

  In the case of the general gaming state, an internal lottery table (FIG. 7 described later) for the general gaming state is selected, and basically “18” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the case of the MB gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 7 to be described later) is selected, and basically “10” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the case of the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table (FIG. 9 described later) for the RB gaming state is selected, and “10” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  The number of lotteries is determined as to whether or not one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is within a predetermined range (a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to a winning number described later with reference to FIG. 7). Is the number of times.

  With reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, an internal lottery table used in an internal lottery process (FIG. 47 to be described later) for determining an internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table basically includes information (data) of a numerical range (that is, a lower limit value and an upper limit value) corresponding to the winning number for each setting. However, the RB gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later, includes information on a numerical range common to all settings. The width shown in the internal lottery table is a value obtained by adding “1” to the result of subtracting the lower limit value from the upper limit value. That is, by dividing this width by the number of random values (ie, “65536”), the probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated. It should be noted that setting “2” (that is, the setting value is “2”) to setting “5” in the internal lottery table is not shown.

  In the internal lottery table, if the gaming state is the same, a numerical range is provided so that the set value becomes higher in the order of “1” to “6”. Therefore, when the set value is “1”, it is most disadvantageous for the player, and when the set value is “6”, it is most advantageous for the player.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “65535” is within the numerical value range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number. Is done. If the extracted random number value is within this numerical range, the corresponding winning number is won (that is, determined). Then, the internal winning combination is determined based on the determined winning number and the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 10 described later). That is, the internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state used in the general gaming state. (1) of FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for RT1 operation used in the state where RT1 is operating. (2) of FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for RT2 operation used in the state where RT2 is operating. (3) in FIG. 8 shows an RT3 operating internal lottery table used in a state where RT3 is operating. (4) of FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for RT4 operation used in the state where RT4 is operating. The RT1 operating internal lottery table, the RT2 operating internal lottery table, the RT3 operating internal lottery table, and the RT4 operating internal lottery table are collectively referred to as “RT operating internal lottery table”. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for RB gaming state used in the RB gaming state.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 7, the larger the setting (ie, the set value), the larger the winning probability associated with the operation of the bonus game described later (ie, the winning numbers “16” to “18”). The lower limit value and the upper limit value are defined so that the value becomes higher.

  In the internal lottery table for RT1 operation shown in (1) of FIG. 8, when the setting is “1”, the winning probability associated with the winning number “11” (that is, Replay A described later) is “51812/65536”. The lower limit value and the upper limit value are defined so that On the other hand, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, when the setting is “1”, the lower limit value and the upper limit value are defined such that the winning probability related to the winning number “11” is “8980/65536”. Similarly, for other settings (setting “2” to setting “6”), the winning probability related to the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is higher than the winning probability related to the internal lottery table for general gaming state. The numerical range is defined in That is, in the RT1 operating internal lottery table, the lower limit value and the upper limit value are defined so that the winning probability related to the winning number “11” is higher than that in the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  In the internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown in (2) of FIG. 8, compared with the same setting of the internal lottery table for general gaming state, the winning number “12” to the winning number “15” (that is, replay B2 described later) , Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1) are defined with a lower limit value and an upper limit value so that the winning probability is high. In the same setting of these internal lottery tables, a lower limit value and an upper limit value are defined so that the winning numbers related to the winning number “11” are equal.

  In the internal lottery table for RT3 operation shown in (3) of FIG. 8, the winning number “11” to the winning number “15” (that is, replay A described later) is compared with the same setting of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. , Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1) are defined with a lower limit and an upper limit so that the winning probability is high.

  In the RT4 operating internal lottery table shown in (4) of FIG. 8, the winning number “11” to the winning number “15” (that is, replay A described later) is compared with the same setting of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. , Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1) are defined with a lower limit and an upper limit so that the winning probability is high. In the RT4 operating internal lottery table, the winning probabilities related to the winning numbers “11” to “15” are relatively higher than those of the other RT operating internal lottery tables. The lower limit and the upper limit are defined in

  Here, in the internal lottery table for RT operation described above, the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “10” and the winning numbers “16” to “18” are shown in the general gaming state. Since it is defined to be the same as that, the illustration thereof is omitted.

  In the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the winning number “4” (that is, red cherry described later) and the winning number “5” (that is, peach cherry described later) are compared to the internal lottery table for general gaming state. ), Winning number “7” (ie, special bell 4 described later), winning number “8” (ie, special bell 3 described later), winning number “9” (ie, special bell 2 described later), and winning number The lower limit value and the upper limit value are defined so that the winning probability related to “10” (that is, special bell 1 described later) is high.

  Here, in the internal lottery table of the embodiment, a numerical range to which a random value for which a specific internal winning combination is determined belongs is included in a part or all of a numerical range to which a random value for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. (In other words, to be duplicated). That is, it is allowed to determine both a specific internal winning combination and a predetermined internal winning combination (that is, win simultaneously) based on the extracted one random number value.

  For example, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, when the setting is “1”, the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “1” and the lower limit value and the upper limit corresponding to the winning number “18”. The numerical value range indicated by the value overlaps in the numerical value ranges “9610” to “9649”. Therefore, when the setting is “1” and the random number extracted in the general gaming state (except when the data of the carryover combination described later is stored in the carryover combination storage area described later) is “9620” Since this random number value is included in the numerical range of “9610” to “9649”, the winning numbers “1” and “18” are won, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10 described later) Both a later-described bell and an later-described MB are determined as the winning combination.

  In addition, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, the entire numerical range related to the winning number “12” to the winning number “15” is included in the numerical range related to the winning number “11”. Therefore, when any one of the winning numbers “12” to “15” is determined, the winning number “11” is always determined.

  With reference to FIG. 10, an internal winning combination determination table for determining an internal winning combination based on the winning number will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes internal winning combination data and storage area type data corresponding to the winning number.

  The internal winning combination data is 8-digit binary data, and is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination corresponding to the data of the internal winning combination (name), bell, watermelon, orange, red cherry, peach cherry, chance small role, special bell 4, special bell 3, special bell 2, Special bell 1, replay A, replay B2, replay B1, replay C2, replay C1, BB2, BB1, MB, and lose are provided. Here, the special bell 1, the special bell 2, the special bell 3, and the special bell 4 are collectively referred to as “special bell”. In addition, Replay A, Replay B1, Replay B2, Replay C1, and Replay C2 are collectively referred to as “replay”. Bell, watermelon, orange, red cherry, peach cherry, chance small role, and special bell are collectively referred to as “small role”. Further, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB (Big Bonus)” hereinafter.

  The storage area type data is data for identifying an internal winning combination storing area (to be described later) in which internal winning combination data is stored. That is, the storage area type data (that is, “1”, “2”, and “3”) corresponds to an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and an internal winning combination 3 storage area described later. Is provided. Specifically, when the winning numbers are “1” to “8”, “1” is determined as the storage area type data, and the internal winning combination data corresponding to the winning number is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Stored in When the winning numbers are “9” to “15”, “2” is determined as the storage area type data, and the internal winning combination data corresponding to the winning number is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. When the winning numbers are “16” to “18”, “3” is determined as the data of the storage area type, and the data of the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  For example, when the winning number determined based on the internal lottery table is “1”, “00000001” is determined as the internal winning combination data and “1” is determined as the storage area type data. By storing this internal symbol combination data in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area corresponding to the storage area type data “1”, it is possible to determine that the internal symbol combination corresponding to this data is “bell”.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the symbol combination table used for determining the display combination and determining the payout number corresponding to the determined display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table includes display combination data, storage area type data, and payout number data corresponding to the symbol combinations. The display combination data is 8-digit binary data, and each of the internal winning combinations is identified in order to identify the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination from among the combinations of symbols displayed along one effective line. It is provided corresponding to. The storage area type data is data for identifying a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which display combination data is stored. The storage area type data (that is, “1”, “2”, and “3”) is displayed in the same manner as the internal winning combination storage area described above, the display combination 1 storage area, the display combination 2 storage area, and the display combination 3. It is provided corresponding to the storage area.

  Specifically, when a combination of symbols “bell-bell-bell” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is determined as the storage area type data. The display combination data “00000001” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, the bell serves as a display role and 7 medals are paid out. When a combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the active line, “00000010” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is stored as the storage area type data. “00000010” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, the watermelon becomes a display combination, and six medals are paid out. When a combination of symbols of “orange-orange-orange” is displayed along the effective line, “00000100” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is stored as the storage area type data. “00000100” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, orange becomes a display combination and 6 medals are paid out.

  When the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00001000” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is stored as the storage area type data. Data “00001000” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, red cherries serve as a display role and one medal is paid out. When the symbol combination “peach cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00010000” as the display combination data and “1” as the storage area type data are determined. Data “00010000” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, the peach cherry serves as a display and a medal is paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When the combination of symbols “Red 7-BAR-BAR” is displayed along the active line, “00100000” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is stored as the storage area type data. Data “00100000” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, the chance small combination becomes a display combination, and one medal is paid out.

  When a combination of symbols of “orange-bell-bell” is displayed along the active line, “01000000” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is stored as the storage area type data. “01000000” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, the special bell 4 serves as a display combination, and 12 medals are paid out. When a combination of symbols of “watermelon bell-bell” is displayed along the effective line, “10000000” is determined as the display combination data and “1” is stored as the storage area type data. “10000000” is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. That is, the special bell 3 serves as a display combination, and 12 medals are paid out.

  When a combination of symbols “BAR-bell-bell” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “00000001” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the special bell 2 becomes a display combination, and 12 medals are paid out. When the symbol combination “JAC-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line, “00000010” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “00000010” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the special bell 1 serves as a display combination and 12 medals are paid out.

  When the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed along the active line, “00000100” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “00000100” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the replay A becomes a display combination, and medals are automatically inserted (so-called replay).

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-Replay-Replay” is displayed along the active line, “00001000” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “00001000” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the replay B2 becomes a display combination and becomes a replay. When the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Bell” is displayed along the active line, “00010000” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “00010000” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the replay B1 becomes a display combination and becomes a replay. Further, when the display combination becomes Replay B1 or Replay B2, “80” is stored in the RT game number counter, and RT1 is activated (operation is started). The RT game number counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining games in RT.

  When the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Replay” is displayed along the active line, “00100000” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “00100000” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the replay C2 becomes a display combination and becomes a replay. When the symbol combination “Replay-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line, “01000000” is determined as the display combination data and “2” is stored as the storage area type data. “01000000” is stored in the display combination 2 storage area. That is, the replay C1 becomes a display combination and becomes a replay. Further, when the display combination becomes the replay C1 or the replay C2, “160” is stored in the RT game number counter, and the operation of RT1 is performed.

  When a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined as the display combination data and “3” is determined as the storage area type data. The combination data “00000001” is stored in the display combination 3 storage area. That is, BB2 becomes a display combination, and the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. When a combination of symbols “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is displayed along the active line, “00000010” is determined as the display combination data and “3” is determined as the storage area type data. The combination data “00000010” is stored in the display combination 3 storage area. That is, BB1 becomes a display combination, and the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. In addition, when the display combination becomes BB, an advantageous state constituted by the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “big bonus game”) is performed.

  When the combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed along the active line, “00000100” is determined as the display combination data and “3” is stored as the storage area type data. “00000100” is stored in the display combination 3 storage area. That is, the MB becomes a display combination, and the gaming state becomes the MB gaming state.

  In this way, the symbol combination table basically stores information associated with the profits (for example, payout of medals, operation of bonus games) given to the player. Note that the symbol combination corresponding to the loss can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination, but in the embodiment, it corresponds to the loss. Assume that no combination of symbols is provided. Also, the loser is not an internal winning combination associated with the profit given to the player.

  With reference to FIG. 12, a bonus operation time table referred to in the bonus operation check process (FIG. 51 described later) will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on operating flags stored in the operating flag storage area, and information on values stored in a game possible number counter, a winning possible number counter, and a bonus end number counter. The in-operation flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state) or an operating bonus game. In the working flag of the embodiment, an RB working flag for identifying whether the RB gaming state is working or a big bonus game (that is, a bonus game related to BB1, a bonus game related to BB2) is actuated. BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag (collectively referred to as “BB operating flag” hereinafter) for identifying whether or not the MB gaming state is operating. There is an MB operating flag and an RT operating flag for identifying whether the RT is operating.

  The game possible number counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining unit games (that is, the number of possible winnings) in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination can be displayed in the RB gaming state. The bonus end number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out in the big bonus game or the MB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 13, an internal winning combination storage area for storing data of an internal winning combination will be described.

  In the internal winning combination storing area, the internal winning combination 1 storing area shown in (1) of FIG. 13, the internal winning combination 2 storing area shown in (2) of FIG. The internal winning combination 3 storage area shown in 3) is provided. Note that the display combination storage area (display combination 1 storage area, display combination 2 storage area, and display combination 3 storage area) in which display combination data is stored is not shown, but this display combination storage area It has the same data structure as the winning combination storage area.

  (1) in FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area for storing data of internal winning combinations corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “8”. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is the storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to orange. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to peach cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the chance small combination. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the special bell 4. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the special bell 3.

  (2) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area for storing data of internal winning combinations corresponding to the winning numbers “9” to “15”. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area composed of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the special bell 2. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to special bell 1. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Replay A. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the replay B2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the replay B1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the replay C2. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the replay C1. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 3 storage area for storing data of internal winning combinations corresponding to the winning numbers “16” to “18”. In the internal winning combination 3 storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The carryover combination storage area, the operating flag storage area, and the game state storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 14 shows the carryover combination storage area for storing the data of the carryover combination. In the carryover combination storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas. The carryover combination is determined when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (described later in FIG. 47) is allowed to be displayed along one or more games. Information for identifying the internal winning combination. In other words, the carryover combination storage area stores the specific internal winning combination after the specific internal winning combination (for example, BB, MB) related to the bonus game is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery process (FIG. 47 described later). Until the symbol combination related to is displayed, the information related to this specific internal winning combination is stored.

  (2) of FIG. 14 shows the operating flag storage area for storing the information of the operating flag. In the operating flag storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT4 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag.

  FIG. 14 (3) shows a game state storage area for storing data for identifying the game state. In the gaming state storage area consisting of 8 bits, bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  A stop table determination table for determining a stop table (FIGS. 16 to 18 described later) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table determination table includes stop table type information corresponding to the internal winning combination data. In other words, the stop table determination table includes information for determining a stop table used in the reel stop control process (FIG. 49 described later).

  For example, the data stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area is “00000001”, the data stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is “00000000”, and the data stored in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area is “00000000”. In some cases (that is, when the internal winning combination is a bell), a bell stop table is determined as a stop table used in the reel stop control process (FIG. 49 described later) based on the stop table determination table. The stop table determination table defines stop table type information so that an MB gaming state stop table is determined in the MB gaming state, but examples other than those shown in FIG. 15 are omitted. ing.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table has the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position. The stop start position is the symbol that is located on the center line 8b when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed (ie, the center of the symbol is the center of the symbol). The symbol position is located above the center line 8b and the center thereof corresponds to the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8b. That is, the value of the stop start position corresponds to the value of the symbol counter when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of movement of the symbol that moves (varies) until the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stop after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. is there. In the general gaming state and the RB gaming state of the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four. In the MB gaming state, the left reel 3L is uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding pieces is 1), and the maximum number of sliding pieces of the other reels (the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R) is 4.

  In the embodiment, in the reel stop control process (FIG. 49 to be described later), a stop table is referred to and control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (so-called stop control) is performed. For example, referring to the stop table for loss shown in FIG. 16, when the number of sliding pieces “4” corresponding to the stop start position “14” of the left reel 3L is determined, the symbol position “18” (code number The stop control of the left reel 3L is performed so that the symbol “Bell” corresponding to “18”) is displayed along the center line 8b.

  In the stop table for loss shown in FIG. 16, when the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the stop table for loss, the combination of symbols shown in the symbol combination table becomes an effective line. The number of sliding pieces is specified so that it is not displayed along the screen.

  The stop table for replay A + replay B2 shown in FIG. 17 has a symbol corresponding to replay B2 when control for stopping the rotation of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the stop table for replay A + replay B2. The number of sliding pieces is defined so that the combination is displayed along the effective line (center line 8b).

  When the replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 stop table shown in FIG. 18 is basically controlled to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 stop table. The number of sliding symbols is defined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay B2 is displayed along the active line (top line 8a). However, the stop operation for the left reel 3L is performed at any of the stop start positions “0”, “1”, “6” to “20”, and the stop operation for the middle reel 3C is performed at the stop start positions “11” to “11”. 14 ”, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay B1 is displayed along the active line (bottom line 8c).

  On the other hand, when the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the stop table for the replay A + replay B2 + replay B1, it is a line different from the effective line, and the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed side by side on the diagonally downward line (so-called cross-down line) or diagonally upward line (so-called cross-up line). In this way, by displaying “Bell-Bell-Bell” along a line that is not related to the effective line, it is possible to produce an effect as if there were 5 effective lines. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to Replay B1 and Replay B2 is a combination of symbols composed of different types of symbols, but such a symbol combination is displayed along the active line. The player can grasp instantly.

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, the image control microcomputer 81 executes the program stored in the program ROM 83 to cause disturbance. It is configured to extract numerical values.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 53 to 67 described later).

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

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

  Here, the aforementioned work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 are to be backed up. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content (for example, effect data described later) determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. The control RAM 87 is expanded with registers of the image control IC 86 and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 at every predetermined timing.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is a means for temporarily storing information when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined content of the effect (for example, effect data described later). The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly controls only the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the display command to be described later is included in the received display command described later, the sub control circuit 72 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the RB gaming state (sub). Further, the sub-control circuit 72 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the MB gaming state (sub) when the received display command, which will be described later, includes display combination data relating to the MB. Further, the sub control circuit 72 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the general gaming state (sub) based on a bonus end command described later or an RT effect management counter for MB end described later. In this way, the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71 and the gaming state managed by the sub control circuit 72 basically correspond to each other. However, since the MB gaming state (sub) is maintained for one game after the MB gaming state ends, the main control circuit 71 for one game after the MB gaming state ends. And the gaming state managed by the sub-control circuit 72 do not correspond to each other. Note that the gaming state managed by the sub-control circuit 72 includes a general gaming state (sub), an RB gaming state (sub), and an MB gaming state (sub). Here, any of the MB gaming state (sub), the RB gaming state (sub), and the RT1 operating flag to RT3 operating flag managed by the main control circuit 71 is ON (hereinafter referred to as “RT (sub)”. ), And a state other than the later-described bonus finalization effect data set is hereinafter referred to as “normal state (sub)”.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the effect content determination table for determining the effect determination table (FIGS. 25 to 28 described later) in the normal state (sub) will be described.

  In the effect content determination table, information for identifying the effect determination table is provided according to the stage and the effect attribute. In addition, the content of the effect corresponding to the effect determination table (hereinafter referred to as “effect content”) is shown in the effect content determination table. Examples of the production contents include “crystal production”, “battle production”, “fortune telling”, “weapon shop production”, “conversation production”, “enemy appearance production”, “boss enemy appearance production”, and A “treasure box appearance effect” is provided.

  Here, the stage is information for identifying the stage of performance. There are three types of stages (“Stage A”, “Stage B”, and “Stage C”) in the stage of the embodiment. The effect attribute is information for identifying the characteristics and properties of the effect. The effect attributes of the embodiment are provided with three types of attributes (attribute “A”, attribute “B”, and attribute “C”).

  In addition, the production content determination table is provided depending on whether there is a carryover combination. That is, when there is no carryover combination, the effect content determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 20 is used to determine the effect determination table. When there is a carryover combination, the effect determination table B is determined using the effect content determination table B shown in (2) of FIG.

  For example, when there is no carryover, the stage is “Stage B”, and the production attribute is the attribute “C”, the production content decision table A is used, and the production decision table A has a probability of “64/128”. The effect determination table G is determined with a probability of “16/128”, and the effect determination table H is determined with a probability of “48/128”. Note that the probabilities shown in the various tables described below basically indicate the probabilities that information defined in the table is determined by lottery based on one random number value.

  Further, in the production content determination table A and the production content determination table B, when the production attribute is the attribute “A”, in the same stage, the production attribute is the attribute “B” or the attribute “C”. In comparison, the probability that the “battle effect” is determined is relatively high. Further, when the production attribute is the attribute “B”, the probability that the “fortune-telling production” is determined in the same stage as compared to the case where the production attribute is the attribute “A” or the attribute “C”. Relatively high. Further, when the production attribute is the attribute “C”, the probability that the “weapon shop production” is determined in the same stage as compared to the case where the production attribute is the attribute “A” or the attribute “B”. Is relatively high. Thus, by determining the effect determination table based on the stage and the effect attributes, it is possible to make the characteristics and properties of effects performed using the liquid crystal display unit 2b uniform.

  With reference to FIG. 21, an RT effect content determination table for determining an effect content identifier related to an effect in RT (sub) will be described.

  In the RT effect content determination table, an effect content identifier and a value to be set in the effect management counter are defined in accordance with the value of the effect RT game number counter. The effect RT game number counter is a counter managed by the sub-control circuit 72, and is a counter for counting the number of remaining games in RT (sub). The value of the effect RT game number counter is updated when the value of the RT game number counter is updated. In addition, even when the value of the RT game number counter is updated, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the value of the effect RT game number counter is not updated.

  Here, the production content identifier is information for identifying the production content. For example, “Boss Enemy Appearance 1G” and “Boss Enemy Appearance 2G” are provided in the production content “boss enemy appearance production”, which can be identified by this production content identifier. The effect management counter is an effect counter for counting the number of games in which the effect related to the effect identifier is continuously performed.

  The RT effect content determination table of the embodiment is provided according to the presence or absence of a carryover combination. That is, when there is no carryover combination, the RT effect content determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 21 is used to determine values to be set in the effect content identifier and the effect management counter. In addition, when there is a carryover combination, an RT effect content determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 21 is used to determine values to be set in the effect content identifier and the effect management counter.

  For example, when there is no carryover combination and the value of the RT game number counter for performance is “1”, the RT effect content determination table A is used, and “8/128” is used as the effect content identifier “ “1” is determined as the value to be set in the boss enemy appearance 1G ”and the production management counter. Further, “enemy appearance 1G” is determined as an effect content identifier with a probability of “60/128”, and “1” is determined as a value to be set in the effect management counter. With the probability of “60/128”, “Treasure Box Appearance 1G” is determined as an effect content identifier, and “1” is determined as a value to be set in the effect management counter. The effect content determination table is configured so that an effect identifier whose value set in the effect management counter is equal to or less than the value of the effect RT game number counter is determined. In other words, in the RT effect content determination table, when RT (sub) ends, the effect continuously performed is adjusted to end.

  With reference to FIG. 22, an RT effect pattern table for determining an RT effect determination table in which an effect identifier is defined in RT (sub) will be described.

  Information for identifying the RT effect determination table is defined in the RT effect pattern table in accordance with the effect content identifier and the value of the effect management counter. The effect pattern table for RT of the embodiment is provided depending on whether or not there is a carryover combination. That is, when there is no carryover combination, the RT effect pattern table A shown in (1) of FIG. 22 is used to determine the RT effect determination table. When there is a carryover combination, the RT effect pattern table B shown in (2) of FIG. 22 is used to determine the RT effect determination table.

  For example, when there is no carryover combination, the production content identifier is “treasure box appearance 2G” and the production management counter value is “2”, RT production pattern table A is used, and RT production decision table D is It is determined.

  Here, the RT effect determination table A to the RT effect determination table D can be determined regardless of which RT effect content determination table of the RT effect pattern table A and the RT effect pattern table B is used. However, the RT effect determination table E and the RT effect determination table F can be determined only when the RT effect pattern table B is used. That is, the RT effect determination table E and the RT effect determination table F can be determined when there is a carryover combination.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the BB effect parameter determination table for determining the effect parameter related to the effect pattern in the RB gaming state (sub) will be described.

  In the effect parameter determination table for BB, the value of the effect parameter is defined according to the value of the BB game number counter and the value of the BB operation number counter. Here, since the probability that BB is determined as an internal winning combination increases as the set value increases, the value of the BB game number counter is relatively small, and the value of the BB operation number counter is relatively Larger value. In addition, the value of the effect parameter determined based on the effect parameter determination table for BB basically becomes a larger value as the value of the BB game number counter becomes larger, and becomes larger as the value of the BB operation number counter becomes larger. Become.

  The inter-BB game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games (that is, unit games) from the end of the operation of one big bonus game to the start of the operation of the next big bonus game. In other words, the game number counter between BBs clears the number of games counted when the operation of the one big bonus game is being performed when the operation of the one big bonus game is ended. (In other words, “0” is stored in the counted number of games), and counting of the number of games is started. The BB operation number counter is a counter for counting the number of times that the big bonus game has been operated since the power of the gaming machine 1 was turned on. In a narrow sense, the BB operation number counter is a counter for counting the number of operations of the big bonus game in one day. The effect parameter is information used when determining a later-described effect pattern.

  For example, when the value of the BB game number counter is “2000” and the value of the BB operation number counter is “15”, “3” is determined as the value of the effect parameter. The determined effect parameter value is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the BB effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern in the RB gaming state (sub) will be described.

  In the BB effect pattern determination table, an effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “effect pattern”) is defined in accordance with the setting (setting value) and the value of the effect parameter. That is, not only the value of the determined effect parameter but also the setting value itself is taken into account, and the effect performed based on the determined effect pattern is easy to perceive the set value.

  The effect patterns of the embodiment are provided with four types of effect patterns (“A → A”, “A → B”, “B → A”, and “B → B”). For example, when the setting is “6” and the value of the effect parameter is “4”, “A → A” is determined as the effect pattern with a probability of “96/128” and “32/128”. “A → B” is determined by the probability.

  Here, “A” shown in the BB effect pattern determination table indicates the BB effect determination table A ((1) in FIG. 31 described later), and “B” indicates the BB effect determination table B (described later). FIG. 31 (2)) is shown. For example, when “A → B” is determined as the effect pattern, the effect performed based on the effect pattern is the effect determined based on the BB effect determination table A in a predetermined number of games. It corresponds to the identifier, and corresponds to the effect identifier determined based on the effect determination table B for BB after the predetermined number of games.

  With reference to FIGS. 25 to 31, an effect determination table for determining an effect identifier related to an effect will be described.

  An effect identifier is defined in the effect determination table. The effect identifier is information for determining effect data composed of a plurality of pieces of information (data) necessary for realizing various effects. The production data relates to the image data that can identify the mode of production in the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the light source data that can identify the mode of production in the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the production produced by the speakers 9L and 9R. It is composed of sound source data for generating sound effects (sound sources). Although a plurality of effect determination tables are provided depending on the gaming state and the presence / absence of a carryover combination, the effect determination tables other than the effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 25 to 31 are omitted.

  First, an effect determination table (FIGS. 25 to 28) referred to in the normal state (sub) will be described.

  In the effect determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 25 and the effect determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 25, an effect identifier relating to “crystal effect” is defined. That is, when “crystal production” is determined as the effect content in the effect content determination table, the effect identifier is determined based on the effect determination table A or the effect determination table B. When there is no carryover combination, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table A, and when there is a carryover combination, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table B.

  Here, the “crystal effect” is an effect that suggests an internal winning combination using the color of the crystal (image) displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. For example, when the color of the crystal displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is yellow, the player can expect that a bell is included in the internal winning combination. Note that examples of “crystal production” other than “crystal (yellow)”, “crystal (blue)”, and “crystal (white)” shown in the effect determination table A and the effect determination table B are omitted.

  In the effect determination table A, an effect identifier is defined according to an internal winning combination and an item flag (so-called item information). In the effect determination table B, an effect identifier is defined according to the item flag.

  For example, when the effect determination table A is determined based on the effect content determination table, the internal winning combination includes a bell, and the item flag is “sword 2 + armor 1”, the effect is probable with a probability of “16/128”. “No effect” is determined as the identifier, and “crystal (yellow)” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “112/128”.

  Here, the item flag is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b as the main character's equipment. Examples of item flags include “Sword 1”, “Armor 1”, “Sword 1 + Armor 1”, “Sword 2”, “Armor 2”, “Sword 2 + Armor 1”, “Sword 1 + Armor 2”, and “Sword 2 + Armor 2” is provided. In other words, it can be said that the item flag is information for identifying the main equipment displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This information is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, when “sword 1 + armor 1” is determined as the item flag, the hero's body shape displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b has “sword 1” and “armor 1”. That is, since the main character's equipment is changed and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on a plurality of types of item flags, the visual effect of the production can be enhanced.

  The item flag is updated (changed) based on an item flag update table (FIGS. 32 and 33 described later). Specifically, if the update is performed once when there is no item flag, the item flag becomes “sword 1” or “armor 1”. Subsequently, when the update is performed once, the item flag becomes “sword 2”, “armor 2”, or “sword 1 + armor 1”. Subsequently, when the update is performed once, the item flag indicates “sword 2 + armor 1” or “sword 1 + armor 2”. Subsequently, when the update is performed once, the item flag becomes “sword 2 + armor 2”.

  Referring to the effect determination table A, for example, when the internal winning combination is a bell, the “crystal (yellow)” indicating the bell is determined as the effect identifier as the number of times the update is performed increases. It turns out that the probability (the so-called production reliability) is high. That is, the reliability of the production varies depending on the item flag. That is, the player can guess the internal winning combination by the effect based on the item flag. In this way, the player is given the pleasure of guessing the internal winning combination, thereby improving the player's expectation for the performance.

  In addition, since the reliability of the production varies depending on the number of times the item flag is updated, the number of times the item flag is updated is one of the indices indicating the degree of advantage for the player. I can say that. That is, it can be said that the greater the number of times the item flag is updated, the greater the degree of advantage for the player.

  In the effect determination table C shown in (1) of FIG. 26 and the effect determination table D shown in (2) of FIG. 26, an effect identifier related to “battle effect” is defined. That is, when “battle effect” is determined as the effect content in the effect content determination table, the effect identifier is determined based on the effect determination table C or the effect determination table D. If there is no carryover combination, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table C, and if there is a carryover combination, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table D.

  Here, the “battle effect” is an effect for notifying whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination based on the battle between the main character and the enemy (that is, whether there is a carryover combination). This “battle effect” is basically a series of effects performed over a plurality of games. A plurality of types of effects are provided in the “battle effects” of the embodiment.

  In the effect determination table C, an effect identifier is defined according to the internal winning combination and the item flag. On the other hand, in the effect determination table D, an effect identifier is defined according to the item flag. For example, when the effect determination table C is determined based on the effect content determination table, the internal winning combination includes a bell, and the item flag is “sword 2 + armor 1”, the effect is generated with a probability of “8/128”. “No production” is determined as the identifier, “Battle (losing) 1G” is determined as the performance identifier with a probability of “60/128”, and “Battle (escape) 1G” is determined as the performance identifier with the probability of “60/128”. Is determined.

  Specifically, the effect identifiers determined based on the effect determination table C include “no effect”, “battle (losing) 1G”, “battle (losing) 2G”, “battle (losing) 3G”, and “Battle (Escape) 1G” is provided. On the other hand, the effect identifier determined based on the effect determination table C includes no effect, “battle (win) 1G”, “battle (win) 2G”, “battle (win) 3G”, “battle (escape) 1G Is provided.

  For example, when “battle (losing) 2G” is determined as the production identifier, in the “battle production” performed over 2 games, the production in which the main character loses to the enemy is performed in the second game as the final game. Is called. The player can grasp that the bonus is not included in the internal winning combination by this effect. On the other hand, when “battle (win) 2G” is determined as the production identifier, in the “battle production” performed over the two games, the hero wins the enemy in the second game, which is the final game. Is called. The player can grasp that the bonus is included in the internal winning combination by this effect. That is, based on the result of the “battle effect”, the player may be able to grasp whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination.

  In the effect determination table E shown in (1) of FIG. 27 and the effect determination table F shown in (2) of FIG. 27, an effect identifier related to the “fortune telling effect” is defined. That is, when the “fortune telling effect” is determined as the effect content in the effect content determination table, the effect identifier is determined based on the effect determination table E or the effect determination table F. When there is no carryover combination, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table E, and when there is a carryover combination, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table F.

  Here, the “fortune telling effect” is an effect in which a fortune teller judges and predicts the future of good fortune. In the production identifier related to “Fortune-telling production”, “Fortune-telling (none)”, “Fortune-telling (bad)”, “Fortune-telling (normal)”, and “Fortune-telling (good)” are provided.

  In addition, the effect identifiers defined in the effect determination table E and the effect determination table F are provided according to the value of the possession counter. For example, when the effect determination table E is determined on the basis of the effect content determination table and the value of the possession counter is “500”, “divination (none)” is set as the effect identifier with a probability of “128/128”. It is determined.

  The possession money counter is a counter for counting goods owned by the main character. The value of the possession counter changes (increases / decreases) based on the possession counter update table (FIGS. 34 to 36 described later). Note that the value of the money counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, so that the player can easily grasp the value of the money counter.

  Here, the probability that “fortune telling (good)” is determined as the effect identifier based on the effect determination table F is compared with the probability that “fortune telling (good)” is determined as the effect identifier based on the effect determination table E. Stipulated to be relatively high. Therefore, when “fortune-telling (good)” is determined as the effect identifier, the player can infer from the effect related to the effect identifier that there is a high possibility that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination. .

  In the effect determination table F, an effect identifier is defined such that the greater the value of the possession counter, the higher the probability that “fortune telling (good)” will be determined. That is, since the frequency at which the above-mentioned estimation is given varies depending on the value of the money counter, the value of the money counter can be said to be one index indicating the degree of advantage for the player. In other words, it can be said that the greater the value of the possession counter, the greater the degree of advantage for the player.

  In the effect determination table G shown in (3) of FIG. 27, an effect identifier related to “weapon shop effect” is defined. That is, when “weapon shop production” is determined as the production content in the production content determination table, the production identifier is determined based on the production determination table G.

  Here, the “weapon shop directing” is an effect in which the main character visits a store (so-called weapon shop) for buying and selling weapons. In “weapon shop production”, an item may be updated according to the current item flag based on an item flag update table (FIG. 32 described later). In the production identifier related to “weapon shop production”, “weapon shop (absence)”, “weapon shop A”, and “weapon shop B” are provided.

  Further, the effect identifier defined in the effect determination table G is provided according to the value of the possession counter and the item flag. For example, when the effect determination table G is determined based on the effect content determination table, the value of the possession counter is “6000” and the item flag is “sword 2 + armor 1”, the probability of “128/128”. “Weapon shop (absence)” is determined as the production identifier.

  In the effect determination table H shown in FIG. 28, a conversation number and an effect identifier related to “conversation effect” are defined. That is, when “conversation effect” is determined as the effect content in the effect content determination table, the conversation number and the effect identifier are determined based on the effect determination table H. Here, the “conversation effect” is an effect of conversing with a person (so-called passerby) whom the main character meets.

  The conversation number defined in the effect determination table H is provided according to the pointer value (pointer value). The pointer value is stored in a pointer that is a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. This pointer is provided corresponding to the effect identifier.

  For example, when the effect determination table H is determined based on the effect content determination table, “appearance of passerby A” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “16/128”. In addition, “appearance of passerby B” is determined as an effect identifier with a probability of “16/128”. In addition, “appearance of passerby C” is determined as an effect identifier with a probability of “16/128”. Further, “appearance of passerby D” is determined as an effect identifier with a probability of “80/128”. Then, the conversation number is determined based on the pointer value of the pointer corresponding to the determined effect identifier.

  In this way, the effect determination table H is configured such that the pointer value (that is, the stage information) is changed and the next conversation number (that is, the content of the conversation) is determined based on the already determined effect identifier. Has been. That is, by providing a pointer for each production identifier and changing the pointer value, the conversation number (that is, the hero and passer's dialogue) can be gradually changed every time the game is played even for the same production identifier. it can. For example, when “passenger A appearance” is determined as the production identifier, if the value of the pointer is “1”, a conversation production of “a bandit (that is, an enemy) appears and appears recently” is performed. If the value of the pointer is “6”, the conversation effect “The bandit that appears recently appears to be under the control of the king (ie, boss enemy)” is performed. That is, the effect determination table H is configured such that the effect identifier is determined according to the progress of the effect. As a result, compared to simply determining the effect by lottery in each game, the effect of the effect is high, as well as by connecting the contents of the conversation according to the pointer value, a series of stories (ie, A game machine that does not cause a discrepancy in the progress.

  Next, an effect determination table (FIG. 29) used in RT (sub) will be described.

  In the RT effect determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 29, an effect identifier related to “enemy appearance effect” is defined. That is, when “enemy appearance effect” is determined as the effect content in the RT effect content determination table, the effect identifier is determined based on the RT effect determination table A.

  Here, the “enemy appearance effect” is an effect in which an enemy appears. In the effect identifier related to “enemy appearance effect”, “1 enemy appearance”, “2 enemy appearances”, and “3 enemy appearances” are provided.

  Further, the effect identifier defined in the RT effect determination table A is provided according to the internal winning combination. For example, when the RT effect determination table A is determined based on the RT effect pattern table and the internal winning combination is replay, “appearance of one enemy” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “96/128”. Then, “2 enemy appearances” are determined as the production identifier with a probability of “32/128”.

  In the RT effect determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 29 and the RT effect determination table E shown in (5) of FIG. 29, an effect identifier relating to “treasure box appearance effect” is defined. That is, when the “treasure box appearance effect” is determined as the effect content in the RT effect content determination table, the effect identifier is determined based on the RT effect determination table B or the RT effect determination table E.

  Here, the “treasure box appearance effect” is an effect in which a treasure box (so-called treasure box) appears. The effect identifiers related to “treasure box appearance effect” are provided with “treasure box 1 appearance”, “treasure box 2 appearance”, “treasure box 3 appearance”, and “bonus treasure box appearance”.

  In addition, the effect identifier defined in the RT effect determination table B is provided according to the internal winning combination. For example, when the RT effect determination table B is determined based on the RT effect pattern table and the internal winning combination is replay, “appearance of one treasure box” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “96/128”. Then, “two treasure chests appearing” is determined as an effect identifier with a probability of “32/128”.

  On the other hand, the effect identifier defined in the RT effect determination table E is “bonus treasure chest appearance”. When the RT effect determination table E is determined based on the RT effect pattern table, “bonus treasure chest appearance” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “128/128”.

  Here, since the RT effect determination table E is defined only in the RT effect pattern table B, the RT effect determination table E is used only when there is a carryover combination. In other words, when an effect related to “bonus treasure chest appearance” is performed, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination includes a bonus.

  In the RT effect determination table C shown in (3) of FIG. 29 and the RT effect determination table F shown in (6) of FIG. 29, an effect identifier related to the “boss enemy appearance effect” is defined. That is, when the “boss enemy appearance effect” is determined as the effect content in the RT effect content determination table, the effect identifier is determined based on the RT effect determination table C or the RT effect determination table F.

  Here, the “boss enemy appearance effect” is an effect in which a boss enemy appears. The production identifier related to the “boss enemy appearance production” is provided with “boss enemy (leaving)”, “boss enemy (voice only)”, “boss enemy (shadow only)”, and “boss enemy (appearance)”. .

  Further, the effect identifier defined in the RT effect determination table C is provided according to the internal winning combination. For example, when the RT effect determination table C is determined based on the RT effect pattern table and the internal winning combination is replay, “boss enemy (leaving)” is provided as the effect identifier with a probability of “96/128”. “Boss enemy (voice only)” is determined as an effect identifier with a probability of “32/128”.

  On the other hand, the effect identifier defined in the RT effect determination table F is “boss enemy (appearance)”. When the RT effect determination table F is determined based on the RT effect pattern table, “boss enemy (appearance)” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “128/128”.

  Here, since the RT effect determination table F is defined only in the RT effect pattern table B, the RT effect determination table F is used only when there is a carryover combination. In other words, when an effect related to “boss enemy (appearance)” is performed, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination includes a bonus.

  The RT effect determination table D shown in (4) of FIG. 29 relates to an effect common to the “enemy appearance effect”, “treasure box appearance effect”, and “boss enemy appearance effect” (hereinafter referred to as “common effect”). A production identifier is defined. That is, the effect identifier may be determined based on the RT effect determination table D regardless of the effect content determined based on the RT effect content determination table.

  Here, the common effect is an effect in which the hero moves. In the production identifiers related to the common production, “walk the hero” and “run the hero” are provided.

  In addition, the effect identifier defined in the RT effect determination table D is provided according to the internal winning combination. For example, when the RT effect determination table D is determined based on the RT effect pattern table and the internal winning combination is replay, “walk the hero” is determined as the effect identifier with a probability of “128/128”. .

  Next, an effect determination table (FIG. 30) used in the MB gaming state (sub) will be described.

  In the MB effect determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 30 and the MB effect determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 30, an effect identifier relating to the effect performed in the MB gaming state (sub) is defined. ing. That is, in the MB gaming state (sub), the effect identifier is determined based on the MB effect determination table A and the RT effect determination table B.

  In the MB effect determination table A, “treasure box (large)” is not determined as the effect identifier. On the other hand, in the MB effect determination table B, “dancer A” and “dancer B” are not determined as effect identifiers, and “treasure box (small)” or “treasure box (large)” is determined as an effect identifier. .

  Next, an effect determination table (FIG. 31) used in the RB gaming state (sub) will be described.

  In the BB effect determination table A shown in (1) of FIG. 31 and the BB effect determination table B shown in (2) of FIG. 31, “friend attack effect” or “enemy attack effect” is selected according to the item flag. The production identifier related to is defined. That is, in the RB gaming state (sub), the effect identifier is determined based on the BB effect determination table A and the BB effect determination table B.

  “Friend attack effect” is an effect in which a hero or a friend attacks an enemy. The production identifier relating to the “friend attack production” includes “side attack (small)”, “side attack (medium)”, and “ally attack (large)”. The “enemy attack effect” is an effect in which the enemy attacks the hero. The production identifier relating to “enemy attack production” is provided with “enemy attack (small)”, “enemy attack (middle)”, and “enemy attack (large)”.

  With reference to FIG. 32, an item flag update table for updating the item flag in the normal state (sub) will be described.

  In the item flag update table, item flag information to be updated is defined according to the production identifier and the current item flag. For example, when the effect identifier determined based on the effect determination table G is “weapon shop A” and the current item flag is “sword 1 + armor 1”, it is updated with a probability of “126/128”. There is no item flag, “sword 2” is determined as an item flag updated with a probability of “1/128”, and “armor 2” is determined as an item flag updated with a probability of “1/128”.

  With reference to FIG. 33, an RT item flag update table for updating an item flag in RT (sub) will be described.

  In the RT item flag update table, item flag information to be updated is defined in accordance with the effect identifier and the current item flag. If an effect identifier other than the effect identifier related to the “treasure box appearance effect” is determined based on the RT effect determination table, the item flag is not updated. For example, when the effect identifier determined based on the RT effect determination table B is “appearance of one treasure box” and the current item flag is “armor 1”, it is updated with a probability of “96/128”. There is no item flag to be updated, and “sword 1” is determined as an item flag updated with a probability of “32/128”.

  Thus, the item flag of the embodiment is updated based on the item flag update table shown in FIG. 32 or FIG. Here, the item flag update table shown in FIG. 32 is used when an effect identifier related to “weapon shop effect” is determined. Therefore, (3) in FIG. 27 shows that the greater the value of the possession counter, the higher the probability that the effect identifier related to the “weapon shop effect” will be determined. It can be seen that the larger the value, the more opportunities to update the item flag. That is, the greater the number of times the item flag is updated, the greater the degree of advantage for the player. Therefore, it can be said that the greater the value of the possession counter, the greater the degree of advantage for the player. In other words, the item flag is updated based on the value of the money counter.

  The RT item flag update table shown in FIG. 33 is used when an effect identifier related to “treasure box appearance effect” is determined. Therefore, (2) in FIG. 29 (RT effect determination table B) shows that the probability of determining the effect identifier related to the “treasure box appearance effect” varies depending on the internal winning combination. It turns out that the item flag is updated based on the internal winning combination. Also, in FIG. 22, since the RT effect determination table B is determined according to the value of the effect management counter, it is found that the item flag is updated based on the value of the effect management counter.

  Therefore, the item flag is updated based on various factors such as the value of the money holding counter, the internal winning combination, and the value of the effect management counter.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the money counter update table for updating the money counter in the normal state (sub) will be described.

  In the possession counter update table, a value related to the update of the possession counter (hereinafter referred to as “update value”) is defined according to the effect identifier and the item flag to be updated. The result of subtracting the updated value related to “battle (losing) production” (that is, “battle (losing) 1G”, “battle (losing) 2G”, and “battle (losing) 3G”) from the value of the possession counter If it is negative, the value of the possession counter is updated to “0”. For “Fortune telling effect” and “Weapon shop effect”, since the effect identifier is determined according to the value of the possession counter, the “Fortune telling effect” or “Weapon shop effect” is related to the current possession counter value. The result of subtracting the updated value is never negative. Moreover, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the update value corresponding to production identifiers other than the production identifier shown in a possession counter update table.

  For example, when the effect identifier determined based on the effect determination table G is “weapon shop A” and the current item flag is “sword 1”, “−5000” is determined as the update value.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the RT possession counter update table for updating the possession counter in RT (sub) will be described.

  In the RT possession counter update table, an update value is defined according to the effect identifier. Moreover, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the update value corresponding to production identifiers other than the production identifier shown in a possession counter update table.

  In the RT possession counter update table, an update value is defined so as to increase in correspondence with an effect identifier relating to an effect with a large number of enemy appearances. Further, the update value is defined so as to increase in correspondence with the effect identifier related to the effect with a large number of treasure appearances. For example, when the effect identifier determined based on the RT effect determination table is “2 enemies appearing”, “400” is determined as the update value.

  With reference to FIG. 36, an MB money counter update table for updating the money counter in the MB gaming state (sub) will be described.

  In the MB possession counter update table, an update value is defined according to the effect identifier. For example, when the effect identifier determined based on the MB effect determination table is “treasure box (large)”, “1000” is determined as the update value.

  With reference to FIG. 37, the stage transfer destination determination table for transferring the stage will be described.

  In the stage transition destination determination table, information on the transition destination stage is defined according to the current stage and the production identifier. Note that the information on the stage of the transition destination corresponding to the effect identifier other than the effect identifier shown in the stage transition destination determination table is omitted.

  For example, when the current stage is stage A and the production identifier determined based on the production determination table E is “fortune telling (bad)”, the destination stage is determined with a probability of “112/128”. First, stage B is determined as the destination stage with a probability of “16/128”.

  A pointer migration destination determination table for migrating pointers will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pointer migration destination determination table, the migration destination pointer value is defined in accordance with the current pointer value and the effect identifier. For example, if the current pointer value is “10” and the effect identifier determined based on the effect determination table H is “appearance of passerby D”, “11” is determined as the destination pointer.

  Here, the pointer value determined based on the pointer transfer destination determination table does not become “21”, but is determined based on the BB end pointer transfer destination determination table (FIG. 42 described later). The value may be “21”. That is, since the series of stories is ended by performing the effect related to the conversation number determined based on the pointer values “21” and “22”, a series of series is triggered by the end of the operation of the big bonus game. You may be able to know the ending of the story.

  With reference to FIG. 39, an effect attribute change table for determining effect attributes will be described.

  In the effect attribute change table, information on effect attributes is defined according to the conversation number. For example, when the conversation number determined based on the effect determination table H is “411”, “A” is determined as the effect attribute. If a conversation number other than the conversation number shown in the effect attribute change table is determined based on the effect determination table H, the effect attribute is not determined (that is, the effect attribute is not changed).

  With reference to FIG. 40, the BB end time effect parameter determination table for determining the BB end time effect parameter will be described.

  In the BB end time effect parameter determination table, the value of the BB end time effect parameter is defined in accordance with the effect identifier. Specifically, the value of the BB end-time effect parameter defined in the BB end-time effect parameter determination table is “ally attack (small)”, “ally attack (medium)”, “ally attack (large)”. It becomes a large value in the order of. In addition, “enemy attack (large)”, “enemy attack (middle)”, and “enemy attack (small)” become larger in order. For example, when the effect identifier determined based on the BB effect determination table is “ally attack (large)”, “5” is determined as the effect parameter for BB end time.

  Here, the BB end-time effect parameter is an index for determining effect data. In the embodiment, the value of the BB end time effect parameter determined based on the BB end time effect parameter determination table is accumulated in the BB end time effect parameter counter. In other words, the BB end time effect parameter counter is a counter for counting the value of the BB end time effect parameter determined based on the BB end time effect parameter determination table.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the BB end time effect determination table for determining effect data will be described.

  In the BB end time effect determination table, effect data is defined according to the value of the BB end time effect parameter counter and the value of the BB operation frequency counter. For example, when the value of the BB end-time effect parameter counter is “8” and the value of the BB operation number counter is “10”, the effect data 3 is determined as effect data. If the value of the BB operation number counter is not “11” or more, the effect data 5 is not determined as effect data.

  Referring to FIG. 42, a BB end pointer transfer destination determination table for transferring pointers at the end of BB will be described.

  In the BB end time pointer migration destination determination table, the migration destination pointer value is defined according to the effect data. For example, when the effect data determined based on the BB end-time effect determination table is the effect data 5, “21” is determined as the destination pointer. When “21” is determined as the destination pointer, the player can know the ending of a series of stories, so the player expects that the performance related to the performance data 5 will be performed. A start operation can be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 43, a demonstration screen determination table for determining effect data related to the demonstration screen will be described.

  In the demonstration screen determination table, production data is defined according to the item flag. For example, when the current item flag is “sword 1 + armor 1”, the effect data related to the demo screen 4 is determined as the effect data. When the effect data is determined, the hero's body displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b has “silver sword + silver armor”. That is, since the effect data is determined based on the item flag updated according to various factors, it is determined as compared with the case where the effect data is simply determined by lottery and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the effect data is rich in variations. As a result, the visual effect of the demonstration can be enhanced.

  In addition, the item flag is an index indicating the degree of advantage for the player, but does not directly indicate the degree of advantage. Therefore, the degree of the advantage is increased or decreased by the demonstration based on the item flag. Is not grasped by the player. That is, it is possible to avoid a situation where the gaming machine is shunned due to the demonstration performance. Therefore, it is possible to produce an attractive demonstration with a high visual effect while eliminating the possibility that the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease as much as possible.

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

  With reference to FIG. 44, the main flowchart by control of main CPU (namely, CPU31) is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like. Further, the CPU 31 performs a process of storing the determined setting value in a predetermined area (for example, a setting value storage area) of the RAM 33 based on signals from the reset switch 26 and the setting key type switch 27. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (for example, information on the internal winning combination storing area). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S3). In this process, the operation of the bonus game is managed based on the operating flag.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S4). In this process, it is determined whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 47 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the RB gaming state in the RAM 33 (that is, stores data indicating the RB gaming state in a predetermined area of the gaming state storage area). ). Further, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the MB gaming state in the RAM 33 when the RB operating flag is off and the MB operating flag is on. Further, if the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the general gaming state in the RAM 33. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S7). In this process, an internal winning combination is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. If the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 sets the value of the RT game number counter. Subtract "1". As a result of the subtraction, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”. If the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, the RT1 operating flag Update RT4 active flag to off (i.e. clear).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process (step S10). That is, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table determination table and determines a stop table to be used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination determined in step S7. Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Specifically, the CPU 31 updates all three later-described effective stop button flags corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R to ON. Thereby, the pressing operation of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is validated. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S12). In this process, control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S13). In this process, display combination data and medal payout number data are determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S13. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process for paying out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S15). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S16). Specifically, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the CPU 31 subtracts the value of the counter according to the number of medals paid out.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on (step S17). At this time, if the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. (Step S18). In this process, control is performed so that the bonus game ends when the bonus game end condition is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S19. On the other hand, when the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the MB operating flag are OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S19.

  In step S19, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, control is performed so that the bonus game is started when the bonus game start condition is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a replay operation check process (step S20). That is, when the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 performs a process of copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals. The automatic insertion counter is a counter for counting the number of medals to be automatically inserted. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 45, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, if the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S32. On the other hand, when the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S4 of FIG.

  In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on. At this time, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S4 of FIG. On the other hand, when the RB operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the RB operating process based on the bonus operating table (step S33). Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table (FIG. 12), updates the RB operating flag to ON, sets “8” in the winning possible number counter, and sets “8” in the possible gaming number counter. 12 ”is set. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S4 in FIG.

  In this way, when the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 updates the RB operating flag to on when the RB gaming state ends, and performs processing so that the RB gaming state starts again. . That is, after the combination of symbols corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  With reference to FIG. 46, a medal acceptance / start check process for detecting the insertion operation and the start operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S41). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43. On the other hand, when the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs an automatic insertion process (step S42), and then performs a process of step S43. Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing for copying the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. Further, the CPU 31 stores “3” in the valid line counter and transmits a medal insertion command to the sub-control circuit 72. In an embodiment, each activated display line is identified based on a value stored in the activated line counter.

  In step S43, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed. Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, if it is determined that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44. On the other hand, when it is determined that the medal has not passed, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S49.

  In step S44, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value. Note that the maximum value of the inserted number counter is provided corresponding to the gaming state, but the maximum value of the inserted number counter in the embodiment is in any of the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the MB gaming state. “3”. At this time, when the insertion number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S45.

  In step S45, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “3” in the valid line counter (step S46). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command (that is, transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72) (step S47), and then performs the process of step S49. The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  In step S48, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter, and then performs the process of step S49. The credit counter is a counter for counting the number of medals that have been credited.

  In step S49, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch. Specifically, when there is an input from the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (that is, when the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are pressed), the type of the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are turned on. A value to be added to the value of the inserted number counter is calculated based on the value of the number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum inserted number (ie, “3”) for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Then, the value of the input number counter is updated. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3” (step S50). At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S51. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43.

  In step S51, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S5 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43.

  Although not shown, the CPU 31 stores “40000” as an initial value in the demonstration timer stored in the RAM 33 before starting the medal acceptance / start check process. The value stored in the demonstration timer is decremented by “1” every 1.1173 ms in an interrupt process (FIG. 52 described later) under the control of the main CPU. It becomes “0” about 45 seconds after the is stored. That is, it is possible to determine whether or not a state in which no start operation is performed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “non-game state”) has continued for a predetermined time (about 45 seconds) based on the value of the demonstration timer. Further, the CPU 31 performs a process of transmitting a demo command to the sub control circuit 72 when the value of the demo timer becomes “0”. By transmitting the demo command, a demonstration effect (for example, display of a demo image) for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 47, an internal lottery process for determining an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6), the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S61). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S62). In this process, the internal lottery table determined in step S61 is changed based on the RT operating flag.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an identifier indicating BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area (that is, whether there is a carryover combination) (step S63). Specifically, it is determined whether “1” is stored in bits 0 to 2 corresponding to BB1, BB2, or MB of the carryover combination storage area. At this time, if “1” is stored in any one of bits 0 to 2, the CPU 31 updates the number of lotteries to “15” (step S64) and performs the process of step S65. . On the other hand, when “0” is stored in all of bits 0 to 2, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S65.

  In step S65, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number. That is, the CPU 31 sets a winning number in a register that the CPU 31 has. Subsequently, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number and the set value stored in the set value storage area (step S66). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S67). At this time, if the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S68. On the other hand, when the random number value is not the lower limit value or more and the upper limit value or less, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S70.

  In step S68, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines the internal winning combination and storage area type based on the winning number. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the address of the internal winning combination storing area based on the storage area type, and stores the data of the internal winning combination (step S69). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S70.

  In step S70, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S71). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S65.

  In step S72, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the data stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the data stored in the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the data stored in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area and the data stored in the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area (step S73). Thus, when there is a carryover combination, even if the internal winning combination is lost, processing is performed so that “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the carryover combination in the internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S74). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 turns on bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and bits 0 to 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S75). Next, the process of step S8 in FIG. 44 is performed. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S8 of FIG. That is, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the extracted random value, all the data of the internal winning combination relating to the small winning combination is stored in each of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  As described above, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value extracted by the random value extraction means belongs to the numerical value range defined by the internal lottery table as the storage means. The internal winning combination is determined based on

  With reference to FIG. 48, an internal lottery table changing process for determining an internal lottery table used in a state where RT is operating will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more (step S81). At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, if the value of the RT game number counter is not “1” or more, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S63 of FIG.

  In step S82, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table determined in step S61 of FIG. 47 to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (step S83), and then FIG. The process of step S63 is performed. On the other hand, when the RT1 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S84.

  In step S84, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT2 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table determined in step S61 of FIG. 47 to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (step S85), and then FIG. The process of step S63 is performed. On the other hand, when the RT2 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86.

  In step S86, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT3 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table determined in step S61 of FIG. 47 to the RT3 operating internal lottery table (step S87), and then FIG. The process of step S63 is performed. On the other hand, when the RT3 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S88.

  In step S88, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT4 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT4 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table determined in step S61 of FIG. 47 to the RT4 operating internal lottery table (step S89), and then FIG. The process of step S63 is performed. On the other hand, if the RT4 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S63 of FIG.

  Thus, in the internal lottery table changing process, the internal lottery table is changed (determined) according to the type of RT that is operating.

  With reference to FIG. 49, the reel stop control process for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) is stopped, that is, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed (step S91). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R on which the pressing operation has been performed is on. At this time, if a valid stop button is operated, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92. On the other hand, if a valid stop button is not operated, the CPU 31 performs the determination in step S91 again.

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

  In step S92, the CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button. That is, the CPU 31 updates the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for which the stop operation has been performed to OFF. As a result, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once performed is invalid thereafter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the symbol counter, the type of stop button, and the stop table (step S93). Subsequently, the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position waiting (step S94). That is, after performing the process of step S93, the CPU 31 waits in this process until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for which the stop operation has been performed stops, and performs the process of the next step S95.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S95). That is, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72. The reel stop command includes data of the type of the operated stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective (step S96). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three effective stop button flags is on. At this time, if any of the three effective stop button flags is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the determination in step S91. On the other hand, when all the three valid stop button flags are OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S13 of FIG.

  As described above, in the reel stop control process, the CPU 31 performs control to stop the variation of symbols (that is, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R).

  With reference to FIG. 50, a bonus end check process for ending a bonus game when a bonus game end condition is satisfied will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on. (Step S101). At this time, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S105. On the other hand, when the RB operation flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S102.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the MB gaming state. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S103. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S19 of FIG.

  In step S103, the CPU 31 updates the RT4 operating flag to ON, stores “1” in the value of the RT game number counter, and then performs the process of step S104. As described above, the CPU 31 operates RT4 based on the end of the MB gaming state. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an MB end time process (step S104). Specifically, in the MB end time process, the CPU 31 updates the MB operating flag to OFF and clears the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S116.

  In step S105, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved. At this time, if a winning is established, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S106. On the other hand, when no winning is achieved, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S113.

  In step S106, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the big bonus game. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S107. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S111.

  In step S107, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag is on. At this time, if the BB1 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 updates the RT3 operating flag to ON, stores “50” in the value of the RT game number counter (step S109), and then continues to step The process of S110 is performed. On the other hand, if the BB1 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 updates the RT2 operating flag to ON, stores “30” in the value of the RT game number counter (step S108), and then continues to step S110. Perform the process. Thus, the CPU 31 operates RT2 or RT3 based on the end of the big bonus game. That is, the type of RT that is activated differs depending on the type of bonus game that is activated at the end of the bonus game.

  In step S110, the CPU 31 performs BB end processing. Specifically, in the process at the end of BB, the CPU 31 updates the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag to off, and clears the bonus end number counter. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S116.

  In step S111, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible winning number is “0”, that is, whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” (step S112). At this time, if the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S115. On the other hand, if the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number is “0”, that is, whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (step S114). At this time, if the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S115. On the other hand, when the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S19 of FIG.

  In step S115, the CPU 31 performs an RB end process. Specifically, in the RB end process, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command. That is, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72. The bonus end command includes information regarding the gaming state and the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 51, a bonus operation check process for operating a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S121). At this time, if the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S122. On the other hand, when the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125.

  In step S122, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1. At this time, if the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 performs BB1 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S123), and then performs processing of step S127. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, updates the BB1 operating flag to ON, and stores “345” as the value of the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 performs the BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S124), and then performs the process of step S127. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, updates the BB2 operating flag to ON, and stores “345” as the value of the bonus end number counter.

  In step S125, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB. At this time, if the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs the MB operation time process based on the bonus operation time table (step S126), and then performs the process of step S127. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, updates the MB operating flag to ON, and stores “120” as the value of the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S130.

  In step S127, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and clears (ie, updates to off) the RT1 operating flag to the RT4 operating flag (step S128). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S129). That is, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72. The bonus start command includes information regarding the gaming state and the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20 in FIG.

  In step S130, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay B1, replay B2, replay C1, or replay C2. At this time, if the display combination is Replay B1, Replay B2, Replay C1, or Replay C2, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S131. On the other hand, when the display combination is not any of Replay B1, Replay B2, Replay C1, and Replay C2, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In step S131, the CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operating flag and clears the RT2 operating flag to RT4 operating flag. That is, when the combination of symbols related to the operation of RT is displayed along the effective line, the operation of RT1 is performed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay B1 or replay B2 (step S132). At this time, if the display combination is Replay B1 or Replay B2, the CPU 31 stores “80” in the value of the RT game number counter (Step S133), and then performs the process of Step S20 of FIG. . On the other hand, when the display combination is not the replay B1 and the replay B2, the CPU 31 stores “160” as the value of the RT game number counter (step S134), and then performs the process of step S20 of FIG. Thus, the value stored in the RT game number counter varies depending on the type of symbol combination related to the operation of RT displayed along the active line.

  With reference to FIG. 52, an interrupt process executed by the main CPU (CPU 31) every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S141). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S142). Specifically, the presence or absence of an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 (for example, an input signal from the start switch 6S by operating the start lever 6) is confirmed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S143). That is, the CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ie, start operation), and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant speed. To control. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S144). Specifically, the CPU 31 lights the BET lamps 17a to 17c based on the number of inserted sheets. Further, the CPU 31 displays on the credit display unit 19 the number of medals that are credited (that is, stored), the number of medals paid out, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S145) and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  With reference to FIG. 53, a command reception process for the sub CPU (that is, the image control microcomputer 81) to perform a predetermined series of processes in response to the reception of a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an initialization process (step S201). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a command has been received (step S202). At this time, if a command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reception process corresponding to the type of command (step S203), and then performs a process of step S204. Specifically, first, the image control microcomputer 81 adds, subtracts, or clears various corresponding counters according to the type of the received command. Next, when receiving the medal insertion command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a medal insertion command reception effect update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, when receiving the demo command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a demo command reception process described later with reference to FIG. When the image control microcomputer 81 receives a start command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a start command reception effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, when the image control microcomputer 81 receives a bonus end command, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus end command reception effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, when the command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S204.

  When the image control microcomputer 81 (the sub control circuit 72) receives the display command or the bonus end command, the sub control circuit 72 determines the game state managed by itself based on the information included in these commands. change.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes an image effect request (step S204). That is, the image control microcomputer 81 draws an image corresponding to the effect data determined in the process of step S203 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a lamp effect request (step S205). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b based on the effect data determined in the process of step S203. Thereby, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control for the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 to emit light at a predetermined timing based on the command transmitted by the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a sound effect request (step S206). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b based on the effect data determined in the process of step S203. Thereby, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits the sound source data corresponding to the determined effect data to the sound source IC 115 based on the command transmitted by the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the music is output from the speakers 9L and 9R. Is output. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S202.

  With reference to FIG. 54, a medal insertion command reception effect update process for determining effect data corresponding to an effect performed based on the input operation will be described. This medal insertion command reception effect update process is started when the sub control circuit 72 receives the medal insertion command transmitted by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not an effect completion check flag, which will be described later, is on (step S211). At this time, if the effect completion check flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 sets bonus finalized effect data (step S212), and then performs the process of step S204 in FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the effect completion check flag to off. Here, the bonus fixed effect data is effect data corresponding to an effect that definitely informs that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination. For example, when this bonus confirmed effect data is set, a display such as “bonus confirmed” is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (bonus confirmed effect). On the other hand, if the effect completion check flag is off, the image control microcomputer 81 sets start command waiting effect data (step S213), and then performs the process of step S204 in FIG. The start command waiting effect data is effect data corresponding to an effect performed until an effect based on the start command is started. For example, when the start command waiting effect data is set, a display such as “Please insert a medal and operate the start lever” is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (start command waiting effect). .

  With reference to FIG. 55, a process at the time of receiving a demo command will be described. The demo command reception process is started when the demo command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets demonstration effect data based on the demonstration screen determination table (step S221). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the pointer to “1” (step S222), and then performs the process of step S204 in FIG. In step S222, the image control microcomputer 81 clears an item flag, a money counter, and the like.

  That is, in a gaming machine where the start operation has not been performed for a predetermined time, the pointer value is changed to “1”, so that the player performs the start operation so that the presentation (that is, the story) does not end halfway. It will be. In other words, by adding a temporal element to the condition for ending the effect, it is possible to provide an effect that can attract the player's interest. In the embodiment, the pointer value is also changed to “1” even when the gaming machine is powered off.

  With reference to FIG. 56, the start command reception time effect determining process for determining effect data corresponding to the effect performed based on the start operation will be described. This start command reception effect determination process is started when the start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (sub) (step S231). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S232. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the MB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S235.

  In step S232, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an MB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect determination table based on a stop operation when a predetermined effect identifier is determined, and determines an effect identifier based on the determined effect table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the MB end time RT effect management counter is “1” (step S233). The MB end-time RT effect management counter is a counter for counting the number of games that can be played in RT4 that operates when the MB gaming state ends. At this time, if the value of the RT effect management counter for MB end is “1”, the image control microcomputer 81 clears an MB effect determination table change flag, which will be described later, and an RT effect management counter for MB end. Then, the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S234), and then the process of step S241 is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the RT effect management counter for MB end is not “1”, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S241.

  In step S235, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state (sub). At this time, if the gaming state is the RB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 performs a BB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S236). The process of S241 is performed. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the set value, and an effect identifier is determined based on the determined effect pattern. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S237.

  In step S237, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether any of the RT1 operating flag to the RT3 operating flag is on. At this time, if any of the RT1 operating flag to RT3 operating flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 performs RT effect lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S238). Subsequently, the process of step S241 is performed. On the other hand, when all of the RT1 operating flag to RT3 operating flag are OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S239.

  In step S239, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not bonus fixed effect data is set. At this time, if the bonus fixed effect data is set, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S204 in FIG. On the other hand, when the bonus fixed effect data is not set, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S240), and then performs the process of step S241. .

  In step S241, the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data based on the effect identifier and the conversation number. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S204 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 57, an MB effect lottery process for determining an effect identifier related to an effect performed in the MB gaming state (sub) will be described. This MB effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the MB effect determination table change flag is on (step S251). The MB effect determination table change flag is a flag for identifying which of the MB effect determination table A and the MB effect determination table B to use. That is, when the MB effect determination table change flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier based on the MB effect determination table B (step S257), and then performs the process of step S258. Do. On the other hand, if the MB effect determination table change flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier based on the MB effect determination table A (step S252), and then performs the process of step S253. Do.

  In step S253, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect identifier is “dancer B”. At this time, if the determined performance identifier is “dancer B”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S254. On the other hand, if the determined performance identifier is not “dancer B”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S258.

  In step S254, the image control microcomputer 81 checks the type of the stop switch for which the first stop operation has been performed, and updates the check flag to ON for each stop switch. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “1” (that is, “00000100”) in bit 2 of the check flag when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation. The image control microcomputer 81 stores “1” (ie, “00000010”) in bit 1 of the check flag when the middle stop button 7C is pressed as the first stop operation. Further, when the right stop button 7R is pressed as the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “1” (that is, “00000001”) in bit 0 of the check flag. Thus, the type of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for which the first stop operation has been performed can be identified by the value stored in the check flag.

  In step S255, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the check flags of all the stop switches are on, that is, whether or not the value stored in the check flags is “00000111”. At this time, when the check flags of all the stop switches are on, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the MB effect determination table change flag to on and updates the check flag for each stop switch to off ( Step S256) Subsequently, the process of step S258 is performed. On the other hand, if the check flag of any stop switch is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S258.

  In step S258, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the MB money counter update table based on the determined effect identifier, and updates the money counter. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S233 of FIG.

  Thus, in the MB effect lottery process, all stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are determined when a predetermined effect (ie, an effect identifier related to “dancer B”) is determined in the MB gaming state (sub). When the first stop operation is performed, the MB effect determination table is changed, so that the effect with a large degree of advantage for the player (that is, the effect identifier “treasure box ( Small) ”and“ treasure box (large) ”) are easily determined (selected). That is, it is possible to cause the player to perform the stop operation of each game in the MB gaming state (sub) without getting tired. Further, in the MB gaming state (sub), the value of the possession counter may increase, so that the item flag is updated as described above. As a result, the player's expectation for the production in the MB gaming state (sub) is increased.

  Also, since the value of the possession money counter is not cleared when the MB gaming state (sub) ends, it is retained even after the MB gaming state (sub) ends. Therefore, if the value of the possession counter increased in the MB gaming state (sub) is large, the opportunity to update the item flag increases. As a result, when the item flag is updated, the reliability of the effect is increased, or the set value is easily estimated (details will be described later). That is, in the MB game state (sub) effect, increasing the value of the possession counter results in an advantageous effect even after the MB game state (sub) is completed. ) Will increase the player's expectation for the performance at (1).

  With reference to FIG. 58, the BB effect lottery process for determining the effect identifier related to the effect performed in the RB gaming state (sub) will be described. This BB effect lottery process is started when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not an effect pattern has been determined (step S261). At this time, when the effect pattern is determined, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S264. On the other hand, if the effect pattern has not been determined, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S262.

  In step S262, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect parameter by the effect parameter determination table for BB based on the BB operation frequency counter and the BB game frequency counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect pattern using the effect pattern determination table for BB based on the determined effect pattern and the set value (step S263).

  In step S264, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier from the effect determination table for BB based on the determined effect pattern and the item flag (item flag type). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the BB end time effect parameter counter by the BB end time effect parameter determination table based on the determined effect identifier (step S265). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  In this way, in the BB effect lottery process, the effect identifier related to the effect is determined according to the set value, the BB operation number counter, and the BB game number counter (that is, the effect is changed). ) Therefore, the effect in the big bonus game is one of the indicators for estimating the set value, and the player desires to guess the set value more clearly, so the player's expectation for the effect in the big bonus game Will increase. In addition, since the determination of the effect identifier in the effect determination table for BB is performed based on the item flag updated based on the internal winning combination, the item flag is one of the indices for estimating the set value. . Therefore, the player can more easily guess the set value by grasping the item flag displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, so that the player's expectation for the effect in the big bonus game is increased. It will increase even more.

  With reference to FIG. 59, an RT effect lottery process for selecting a process for determining an effect identifier related to an effect performed in RT (sub) in accordance with the presence / absence of a carryover combination will be described. This RT effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether MB, BB1, or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (that is, whether there is a carryover combination) (step S271). At this time, if MB, BB1, or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a carry-over state RT effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S273). Next, the process of step S241 in FIG. 56 is performed. On the other hand, if none of MB, BB1, and BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 performs non-carry-over state RT effect lottery processing that will be described later with reference to FIG. Step S272) Next, the process of step S241 in FIG. 56 is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 60, the effect lottery process for the non-carry-over state RT for determining the effect identifier related to the effect performed in RT (sub) when there is no carryover combination will be described. This non-carry-over state RT effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the effect management counter is “0” (step S281). At this time, if the value of the effect management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 uses the effect content determination table A for the effect content identifier and the effect management counter based on the value of the effect RT game number counter. Is determined and set (step S282), and then the process of step S283 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the effect management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S283.

  In step S283, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an RT effect determination table corresponding to the RT effect pattern table A based on the determined effect content identifier and the value of the current effect management counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier based on the determined RT effect determination table (step S284). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the RT possession counter update table and the RT item flag update table based on the determined effect identifier, and updates the possession counter and the item flag (step S285). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 61, the effect lottery process for carryover state RT for determining the effect identifier related to the effect performed in RT (sub) when there is a carryover combination will be described. This effect lottery process for carryover state RT is started when the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the effect management counter is “0” (step S291). At this time, if the value of the effect management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 uses the effect content determination table B for the effect content identifier and the effect management counter based on the value of the effect RT game number counter. Is determined and set (step S292), and then the process of step S293 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the effect management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S293.

  In step S293, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an RT effect determination table corresponding to the RT effect pattern table B based on the determined effect content identifier and the value of the current effect management counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier based on the determined RT effect determination table (step S294). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the RT possession counter update table and the RT item flag update table based on the determined effect identifier, and updates the possession counter and the item flag (step S295). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 62, an effect lottery process for selecting a process for determining an effect identifier related to an effect performed in a normal state (sub) in accordance with the presence / absence of a carryover combination will be described. This effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the effect management counter is “0” (step S301). At this time, if the effect management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S302. On the other hand, if the value of the effect management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  In step S302, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether MB, BB1, or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (that is, whether there is a carryover combination). At this time, if MB, BB1, or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a carryover state effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S304). Next, the process of step S241 in FIG. 56 is performed. On the other hand, if none of MB, BB1, and BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a non-carry-over state effect lottery process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S303). Next, the process of step S241 in FIG. 56 is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the non-carry-over state effect lottery process for determining the effect identifier related to the effect performed in the normal state (sub) when there is no carryover combination will be described. This non-carry-over state effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the current stage and effect attributes, and determines the effect determination table based on the effect content determination table A (step S311). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table A (step S312). At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table A, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect identifier by the effect determination table A based on the internal winning combination and the item flag (type of item flag). (Step S313) Subsequently, the process of step S320 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table A, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S314.

  In step S314, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table C. At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table C, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect identifier by the effect determination table C based on the internal winning combination and the item flag (item flag type). (Step S315) Subsequently, the process of step S320 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table C, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S316.

  In step S316, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table E. At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table E, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier by the effect determination table E based on the value of the money-holding counter (step S317), and then The process of step S320 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table E, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S318.

  In step S318, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table G. At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table G, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S319. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table G, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a conversation effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S323). The process of step S241 is performed. In the conversation effect lottery process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier related to the video and a conversation number related to the sound.

  In step S319, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier by the effect determination table G based on the value of the possession counter and the item flag (item flag type), and then performs the process of step S320.

  In step S320, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the possession counter update table A and the item flag update table based on the determined effect identifier, and updates the possession counter and the item flag. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the stage transition destination determination table based on the determined effect identifier, and determines the stage (step S321). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets an effect management counter based on the determined effect identifier (step S322), and then performs the process of step S241 in FIG. Here, the image control microcomputer 81 sets “2” to the effect management counter when the determined effect identifier is “battle (win) 2G” or “battle (losing) 2G”, and the determined effect is determined. If the identifier is “Battle (Win) 3G” or “Battle (Lose) 3G”, “3” is set in the production management counter. If the image control microcomputer 81 determines any other effect identifier, it sets “1” to the effect management counter.

  With reference to FIG. 64, a conversation effect lottery process for determining a conversation number related to “conversation effect” will be described. The conversation effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the current pointer value, and determines an effect identifier and a conversation number based on the effect determination table H (step S331). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the value of the pointer based on the pointer migration destination determination table (step S332). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined conversation number is “411”, “412”, or “413” (step S333). At this time, if the determined conversation number is “411”, “412”, or “413”, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the effect attribute based on the effect attribute change table (step S334). Next, the process of step S241 in FIG. 56 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined conversation number is not “411”, “412”, or “413”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  That is, the conversation related to the “conversation effect” is changed in the effect corresponding to the effect identifier by determining the conversation number based on the pointer value of the pointer corresponding to the effect identifier changed by the image control microcomputer 81. . Therefore, by appropriately changing the conversation suitable for the production corresponding to the production identifier, the effect produced by these productions can be increased as compared with the case where these productions are performed separately. In addition, it is possible to perform an effect related to a series of stories by appropriately changing the conversation suitable for the effect corresponding to the effect identifier. By doing this, the player is more willing to know the ending of the story. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of attracting the player's interest and performing a highly significant performance.

  With reference to FIG. 65, the carry-over state effect lottery process for determining the effect identifier related to the effect performed in the normal state (sub) when there is a carryover combination will be described. This carry-over state effect lottery process is started when the start command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect determination table based on the effect content determination table B with reference to the current stage and effect attributes (step S341). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table B (step S342). At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table B, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier by the effect determination table B based on the item flag (type of item flag) (step S343). Subsequently, the process of step S350 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table B, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S344.

  In step S344, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table D. At this time, when the determined effect table is the effect determination table D, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect identifier by the effect determination table D based on the item flag (item flag type) (step S345). Subsequently, the process of step S350 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table D, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S346.

  In step S346, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table F. At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table F, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier by the effect determination table F based on the value of the money-holding counter (step S347), and then The process of step S350 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table F, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S348.

  In step S348, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect table is the effect determination table G. At this time, if the determined effect table is the effect determination table G, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S349. On the other hand, if the determined effect table is not the effect determination table G, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a conversation effect lottery process (step S353), and then performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  In step S349, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier by the effect determination table G based on the value of the possession counter and the item flag (item flag type), and then performs the process of step S350.

  In step S350, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the possession counter update table B and the item flag update table based on the determined effect identifier, and updates the possession counter and the item flag. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the stage transition destination determination table based on the determined effect identifier, and determines the stage (step S351). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets an effect management counter based on the determined effect identifier (step S352), and then performs the process of step S241 in FIG.

  In this way, in the non-carry-over state effect lottery process and the carry-over state effect lottery process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect identifier based on the internal winning combination, and based on this effect identifier, information different from the effect identifier (In other words, the value of the possession counter and the item flag) are updated. Further, in the normal state (sub), the non-carry-over state effect lottery process and the carry-over state effect lottery process are basically performed for each game, so that the player updates the value of the possession counter and the item flag. The start operation can be performed every time with expectation. The value of the money counter and the item flag are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b so that the player can easily understand the value.

  With reference to FIG. 66, the process at the time of receiving a bonus end command for determining information related to the effect performed based on the end of the operation of the bonus game will be described. This bonus end command reception process is started when the sub control circuit 72 receives the bonus end command transmitted by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the MB operation is finished (step S361). That is, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not information related to MB is included in the bonus end command. At this time, if it is at the end of the MB operation, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the gaming state managed by itself to the MB gaming state (sub) and sets the value of the RT effect management counter for MB end to “1”. ”Is set (step S362), and then the process of step S204 of FIG. 53 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not at the end of the MB operation, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S363.

  In step S363, the image control microcomputer 81 sets BB end-time effect data based on the BB end-time effect parameter counter and the BB operation time counter based on the BB end-time effect determination table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the value of the pointer based on the set BB end time effect data based on the set BB end time effect data (step S364). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the value stored in the RT game number counter in the effect RT game number counter (step S365). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the gaming state managed by itself to the general gaming state (sub) (step S366). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S204 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 67, the periodic interruption process (namely, performance execution monitoring process) by the control of the sub CPU performed every predetermined time (2 ms) will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the effect data is based on the effect identifier “Battle Win 1G” (step S371). At this time, if the effect data is based on the effect identifier “Battle Win 1G”, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S372. On the other hand, when the effect data is not based on the effect identifier “Battle Win 1G”, the image control microcomputer 81 ends the effect execution monitoring process.

  In step S372, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether image data B described later has been output. At this time, if it is determined that the image data B has been output, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the effect completion check flag to ON (step S373), and ends the effect execution monitoring process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the image data B has not been output, the image control microcomputer 81 ends the effect execution monitoring process.

  FIG. 68 shows an example of image data determined as effects related to “battle (win) 1G” and “battle (losing) 1G”.

  The effect related to “Battle (Win) 1G” is composed of an effect A indicating that the hero and the enemy are preparing for a battle and an effect B indicating that the hero is attacking the enemy. In the production related to “Battle (Win) 1G”, production A is first performed, and then production B is performed. Then, when the production B is performed to the end, it is found that the hero wins the enemy.

  On the other hand, in the production related to “Battle (Winning) 1G”, the hero and the enemy are preparing for the battle. The production A (the same production as the production A) and the enemy are attacking the hero. The effect C which shows this is comprised. As for the effect related to “Battle (Win) 1G”, the effect A is first performed, and then the effect C is performed. Then, when the production C is performed to the end, it is found that the main character is defeated by the enemy.

  In addition, since the effect related to “Battle (Win) 1G” is an effect that is performed when there is a carryover combination, when the effect B is performed, the player includes a bonus in the internal winning combination. Recognize that In addition, since the effect related to “Battle (Lose) 1G” is an effect performed when there is no carryover combination, when the effect C is performed, the player includes a bonus in the internal winning combination. Recognize that there is no. In other words, when the effect being performed is the effect A, the player will not see whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination based on the effect A.

  In the effect A of the embodiment, an image based on the image data A is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, in the effect B, an image based on the image data B is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and in the effect C, based on the image data C. An image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. That is, the player can basically grasp whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination from the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. However, when the so-called “reach eyes” appear, the player can detect that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination regardless of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Here, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the bonus confirmation effect when the input operation is performed when the effect being monitored is the effect B (image data B). On the other hand, when the effect being monitored is not effect B, the start command waiting effect is triggered by the input operation being performed. In other words, it is a configuration that can cancel the effect being performed. In other words, a player who recognizes that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination can start the next game earlier than a player who did not cancel the production A. Then, the stop operation can be performed aiming at a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the bonus. On the other hand, a player who cannot recognize that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination can recognize that the bonus is included in the internal winning combination through the bonus finalization effect. Therefore, there is provided an amusing gaming machine that can produce an effect according to the skill and free will of the player.

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

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided on the back side of the position corresponding to the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the front door 2, and display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, windows are provided on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Although the frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23 are provided, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the entire liquid crystal display part 2b is used as the effect display area 23, and three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided on the back side of the position corresponding to the lower side of the front door 2 (for example, the pedestal part 4). Display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R may be provided at the position of the door 2. By configuring in this way, it is possible to display a story-like effect shown in the effect display area 23 more easily. Needless to say, the positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be changed as appropriate.

  In the embodiment, the pointer value determined based on the pointer migration destination determination table is basically configured to be counted up, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be determined randomly. In this case, needless to say, the pointer value is determined so as not to cause a discrepancy in performance.

  In the embodiment, the pointer value is changed to “1” by receiving a demo command (that is, when the demo screen is displayed). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the value becomes “0” (for example, when a so-called non-game state has elapsed for 5 minutes), the pointer value may be changed to “1” or cleared.

  Examples of item flags include “Sword 1”, “Armor 1”, “Sword 1 + Armor 1”, “Sword 2”, “Armor 2”, “Sword 2 + Armor 1”, “Sword 1 + Armor 2”, and “Sword 2 + Armor 2” is provided, but it is not limited to this. For example, in addition to these item flags, an item flag that is rarely updated (so-called rare item) may be provided.

  At this time, when the item flag is updated to a rare item based on the start operation, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination with a high probability is performed (or the reliability of the effect is increased). Is preferred). In this way, the player can grasp (or guess) the internal winning combination, so the player can start operation with the expectation that the item flag will be updated to the rare item. It can be performed.

  At this time, in another aspect, it is preferable that an effect identifier (for example, “crystal (yellow)”) relating to an effect with a high expectation is not determined when the internal winning combination is a loss. By doing so, since the internal winning combination is accurately notified, the player can perform the start operation with an expectation that the item flag is updated to the rare item.

  At this time, in another aspect, it is preferable to display an image related to the rare item on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in the demonstration. Since the image related to the rare item has a rare value, for example, it is possible to produce a more attractive demonstration without producing an effect on the next time when the big bonus game is activated, a set value, or the like.

  In the embodiment, the item flag, the money counter, etc. are cleared when the demo command is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the item flag and the money counter may not be cleared when the demo command is received, and the item flag and the money counter may be cleared when the set value is changed. At this time, the notification that the setting has been changed by the demonstration effect or the notification of the item flag updated by the demonstration effect is performed, so that it can be utilized in an event of a game hall or the like.

  In the embodiment, the top line 8a, the center line 8b, and the bottom line 8c are provided as effective lines, but the present invention is not limited to this. It goes without saying that the effective line can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  In the embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the symbol position having the highest priority may be searched within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the number of sliding symbols may be determined based on the search result. When there are a plurality of symbol positions having the highest priority, a predetermined priority (eg, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”) is selected from the number of sliding symbols that can be determined. It is preferable to determine any of them in the order of “

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

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

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
Directing means for performing,
Effect stage storing means for storing one stage information among a plurality of stage information provided in accordance with the first effect information relating to the effect performed by the effect means;
Effect information determining means for determining second effect information related to the effect performed by the effect means based on the stage information stored by the effect stage storage means;
An effect stage change that changes the stored stage information based on the stage information stored by the stage stage storing means when the second effect information is determined by the effect information determining means. And a gaming machine comprising the means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first performance information is information relating to a video,
The gaming machine, wherein the second effect information is information relating to sound. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The second effect information is information related to voice,
The production means determines the second production information based on the stage information stored by the production stage storage means changed by the production stage change means, and the series of stories is determined by the production information determination means. A gaming machine characterized by performing an effect related to the game. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection unit or the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection unit, the time measurement unit that starts timing,
An effect stage clearing means for clearing stage information stored by the effect stage storing means based on the time when the gaming machine is turned on or the time counted by the timing means. Gaming machine.

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