JP2008006014A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing performances full of changes during a special game and to provide a game machine which makes it possible to enjoy various performances. <P>SOLUTION: On condition that a start lever (6) is operated and a game state is a general game state, the sub control circuit (72) of the game machine determines one of a plurality of predetermined internal modes. Then, one of predetermined setting prediction performance determination tables A and B is determined on the basis of the determined internal mode, and one of two or more pieces of predetermined performance data is determined on the basis of the determined table and a setting value set by a main control circuit (71). Also, in the case that the game state is shifted to a special game state by the main control circuit (71), the sub control circuit (72) controls a liquid crystal display part (5a) on the basis of the determined performance data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the gaming state is not better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, during the special game by the special game control means, among the symbol arrays stopped and displayed by the reel control means, the appearance rate of the specific symbol array stored in the output rate setting value storage means is stored. A gaming machine has been proposed that includes step-out rate setting value suggestion means that adjusts step-by-step according to a set value and imply a ball-out rate setting value depending on the appearance frequency of the specific symbol array in the special game. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player can infer the set-out rate based on the appearance frequency of the specific symbol arrangement after the transition to the special game.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-323418

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, it is possible to estimate the set value during the special game, but in this gaming machine, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a specific symbol array appears during the special game. There is only an effect based on the specific symbol arrangement according to the lottery result. For this reason, there is a demand for providing more varied gaming machines for effects for estimating set values.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a variety of effects during a special game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in the gaming machine, the internal mode determining means outputs the start operation signal in advance and the gaming state is the general gaming state in advance. One of the determined internal modes is determined. Then, the setting estimation effect determination table determination means determines one of the plurality of predetermined setting estimation effect determination tables based on the internal mode determined by the internal mode determination means, The data determining means determines any effect data among a plurality of predetermined effect data based on the determined setting guess effect determination table and the setting value set by the setting means. Further, the effect control means controls the effect means based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means when the game state is changed to the special game state by the special game state transferring means.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, update of a BET number described later) for storing information (for example, a BET number described later) information of a game value (for example, a medal described later); Control circuit 71, etc., and a symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) having a plurality of display portions (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping display of a plurality of types of symbols. Reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later), and a start operation signal output for outputting a start operation signal in accordance with a start operation of the unit game (for example, operation of the start lever 6). A start operation signal is output by means (for example, a start switch 6S described later, a means for performing step S4 in FIG. 47 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the start operation signal output means. On the condition that a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described later, an internal winning combination described later, a carryover combination described later) is determined (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit described later) 71) and start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, described later) that starts the variable display of symbols by the symbol display means on condition that a start operation signal is output by the start operation signal output means. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a stop operation signal (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) are output by the winning combination determining means. Stop control means for stopping the symbol display by the symbol display means based on the winning combination (for example, means for performing stop control processing described later, main control described later) Circuit 71, etc.), and the stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means. Game value giving means (for example, step S20 in FIG. 48 described later) is performed to give a game value corresponding to the predetermined combination (for example, red cherry described later, peach cherry described later, bell described later, mountain described later, etc.). Means, a main control circuit 71 described later), a total number of game values input (for example, a total payout number described later) and a total number of game values given by the game value providing means (for example, a total BET described later) A setting value (for example, a reset switch 26 and a setting key type switch 27 to be described later) are used to adjust a value (for example, a payout rate to be described later). Are set in correspondence with a plurality of stages (for example, six stages described later), and a predetermined stage can be set from the plurality of stages. The setting means (for example, a reset switch 26, which will be described later, a key switch for setting 27, which will be described later) and the stop control means stop the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and a specific role (for example, , BB1 described later, BB2 described later, etc.) (for example, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” described later, “don-chan-don-chan, don-chan”, etc.) are stopped by the symbol display means. Special game state transition means (for example, means for performing a BB2 operation process described later, later) BB1 operation processing, a main control circuit 71 (to be described later) and a start operation signal output means, and a start operation signal is output from the start operation signal output means, and the game state is the general game state. Internal mode determination means (for example, means for performing internal mode transition lottery processing, which will be described later), sub-function to be described later, for determining any of the internal modes (for example, a low probability mode, which will be described later, and a high probability mode, which will be described later). A plurality of predetermined setting effect presentation determination tables (for example, a setting estimation effect table A described later and a setting estimation effect table B described later) based on the internal mode determined by the internal mode determination means. For example, a setting estimation effect determination table determining means (for example, a setting estimation effect table described later). Based on the setting determination effect determination table determined by the setting estimation effect determination table determination means and the setting value set by the setting means in advance. One piece of effect data (eg, “no effect” described later, “fireworks 1” described later, “fireworks 2” described later, “fireworks 3 (premium fireworks)” described later), etc.) is defined. When the game state is shifted to the special game state by the effect data determining means (for example, means for performing step S315 in FIG. 71 described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later) and the special game state shifting means ( For example, when YES is determined in step S314 of FIG. 71 described later), the effect is controlled based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means. Output control means (for example, a later-described sub-control circuit 72) and production means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a, which will be described later) for producing an effect based on the control by the effect control means. Gaming machine.

  (1) According to the gaming machine described in (1), the internal mode determination means outputs one of a plurality of predetermined internal modes on the condition that a start operation signal is output and the gaming state is a general gaming state. Determine the mode. Then, the setting estimation effect determination table determination means determines one of the plurality of predetermined setting estimation effect determination tables based on the internal mode determined by the internal mode determination means, The data determining means determines any effect data among a plurality of predetermined effect data based on the determined setting guess effect determination table and the setting value set by the setting means. The effect control means controls the effect means based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means when the game state is changed to the special game state by the special game state transferring means. By doing in this way, the player can receive the effect determined based on the setting value set by the setting means when the gaming state is the special gaming state. The effect data for performing this effect varies depending on the type of the setting estimation effect determination table determined by the setting estimation effect determination table determination means, but the internal mode that is a determination element for determining the setting estimation effect determination table is When the game state is the general game state, the game state is determined each time the start operation signal is output. In other words, the internal mode may be changed whenever the gaming state is the general gaming state. Therefore, the effects in the general gaming state can be varied, and the effects based on the set values when the gaming state is the special gaming state can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to change the performance in the special game state, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the effect data determining means determines a specific setting estimated effect determining table (for example, a setting estimated effect table B described later) by the setting estimated effect determining table determining means, When a specific setting value (for example, setting 6 to be described later) is set by the setting means, a specific setting guess effect determination table is determined by the setting guess effect determination table determination means, and a specific setting value is determined by the setting means. Produce specific effect data (for example, “Fireworks 3 (Premium Fireworks)”, etc., which will be described later) with a higher probability than when setting values other than the set values (for example, setting 1, which will be described later, and settings 4 which will be described later) are set A gaming machine characterized by being determined as data.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the player can advance the game while predicting that the set value is the specific set value by performing the effect based on the specific effect data.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the setting estimation effect determination table determination unit is configured such that when a specific internal mode (for example, a high probability mode described later) is determined by the internal mode determination unit, A gaming machine, wherein the specific setting guess effect determination table is determined as a setting guess effect determination table with a higher probability than when a specific internal mode is determined by an internal mode determination means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), when a specific internal mode is determined as the internal mode, there is a high probability that an effect based on specific effect data is performed when a specific setting value is set by the setting means. Become. By making it easier to grasp the actual setting values in this way, it is possible to enhance the attractiveness of the specific internal mode itself, and in this way, the enjoyment of changing the production mode to the specific internal mode can be obtained in the general gaming state. . Therefore, it is possible not only to diversify the effects in the special gaming state but also to diversify the effects in the general gaming state.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (2) or (3), among a plurality of predetermined mission identifiers (for example, a mission display identifier “to display mission” described later, a mission display identifier “to display no mission” described later) A winning identifier determining means (for example, means for performing step S336 in FIG. 73 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) or the like for determining any mission identifier as a winning identifier, and a predetermined mission identifier by the winning identifier determining means. (For example, on the condition that a mission display identifier described later “display mission”) is determined as the winning identifier (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S337 in FIG. 73 described later), this predetermined Determine the number of productions based on the mission identifier (for example, the number of mission display games described below) Mission display game number determining means (for example, means for performing step S338 in FIG. 73 described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later, etc.), and the effect control means is controlled by the mission display game number determining means. On the condition that it is determined, the effect means is controlled based on the predetermined mission identifier, and the setting estimation effect determination table determining means is configured to cause the effect control means to control the effect means based on the predetermined mission identifier. In the case of controlling (for example, in the case where YES is determined in step S342 of FIG. 74 described later), the specific setting estimated effect determining table is determined as a setting estimated effect determining table (for example, FIG. 74 described later). Step S343 is performed).

  (4) According to the gaming machine described in (4), in addition to the case where the specific internal mode is determined as the internal mode, when the effect control means controls the effect means based on the predetermined mission identifier, When the set value is set, the probability that an effect based on specific effect data is performed increases. For this reason, the opportunity to grasp the actual set value increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the effect in the general gaming state and also change the effect based on the set value in the special gaming state.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction.

  These display lines are activated by operating a BET switch 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamp 9 described later.

  Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the active lines (the activated display lines), thereby the predetermined combination. Will be established.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. In each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row as identification information constituted by a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a liquid crystal display unit 5a as an image display means and speakers 9L, 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a larger display surface than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The BET lamp 9 is lit when three medals are bet to play one game and all (5) display lines are activated (when all (5) active lines are set). To do.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a BET switch 11 is provided on the left side.

  The BET switch 11 bets the number of medals that can be bet on one game, that is, three medals. By operating the BET switch 11, a predetermined display line is validated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by a player's turning operation, and a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for starting display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided in the approximate center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10, respectively. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In the embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “first stop operation” is “second stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. A waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16. It has been.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing an appearance of the power supply box 24 of the gaming machine 1. The power supply box 24 is provided inside the casing 4 described above, and can be visually recognized by opening the front door 2 described above by the manager of the game hall.

  The power supply box 24 is provided with a power supply main switch 25, a reset switch 26, a setting key type switch 27, and a game impossible release switch 29.

  The power main switch 25 is provided to turn on the gaming machine 1. The reset switch 26 is provided for selecting a set value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of player's advantage. The setting key type switch 27 is provided for starting or determining setting value setting. In the present embodiment, there are three stages of setting values, setting 1, setting 4, and setting 6, as setting values.

  Here, the operation in which the manager of the game shop sets the set value will be described. First, the manager of the amusement store inserts the setting key managed by the amusement store into the setting key-type switch 27 and turns the power main switch 25 in a state where it is rotated to the right ("ON" position in the figure). Turn on. Then, the current set value is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Then, by operating the reset switch 26, the set value displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is increased or decreased in three stages of “1”, “4”, and “6”, thereby selecting a desired set value. be able to. After the desired setting value is selected, the setting key type switch 27 is rotated to the left (in the “OFF” position in the figure), and the setting key is pulled out to set the selected setting value. The game can be started.

  In addition, the game impossible release switch 29 is provided to release the game impossible state in the gaming machine 1. The inoperable state of the embodiment is generated when it is determined that the set value has been changed by an illegal method.

  Here, the set value is calculated from the adjustment of the winning probability and the payout rate (the total number of medals to be paid out to the player (total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (the total number of BETs). This is an important factor related to the profits of the player and the playground. The set value is determined in accordance with the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate associated therewith. The higher the winning probability and the payout rate, the more likely to be able to win more medals, which is advantageous for the player. According to the set value, the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate are adjusted, and the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted. In the present embodiment, the average value of the payout rate between setting 1, setting 4, and setting 6 is set to be 100%. Thereby, when playing a game while changing the machine discount for a specific gaming machine or a plurality of gaming machines at regular intervals or at regular intervals, management of the machine discount can be facilitated. Further, in this embodiment, since the setting value is not a six-stage setting value as in the conventional gaming machine but a three-stage setting value, the game value grant rate can be converged within a certain range between different lottery probabilities. Since there are cases where it is possible, management of the game value grant rate of the game hall may be facilitated.

  Further, the game impossible state is a state in which a game operation by the player such as an operation of inserting a medal into the gaming machine 1, an operation of the BET switch 11, or an operation of the start lever 6 for starting a game is invalidated. Thereby, the input from the medal sensor 10S, the BET switch 11, and the start switch 6S is invalidated. For this reason, it is not possible to play a game in an unplayable state. Therefore, the player is forced to stop the game.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 4) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (symbol 91)", "Blue 7 (symbol 92)", "White 7 (symbol 93)", "BAR (symbol 94)", "Don-chan ( Symbols 95) "," Bell (symbol 96) "," Mountain (symbol 97) "," Red cherry (symbol 98) "," Peach cherry (symbol 99) ", and" Replay (symbol 100) " The configured symbol sequence is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1, BB2, peach cherry, red cherry, mountain, bell, replay 1, replay 2, replay 3, replay 4, replay 5, replay 6, replay 7, and special roles are provided for the role of the embodiment. It has been. Further, BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous operation devices related to the first type special accessory. These BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “big bonus (BB)” hereinafter. In addition, peach cherry, red cherry, mountain, bell, and replays 1 to 7 are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is used for giving game value.

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and an RT gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The general gaming state is composed of between flags having a carryover combination (carry-over section) and between non-flags having no carryover combination (non-carry-over section). There is no internal winning for the bonus between the flags, and internal bonus for the non-flags. Therefore, between the flags and between the non-flags are basically different gaming states. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination).

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than one.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to ON is that RB is satisfied or that either a BB1 operating flag described later or a BB2 operating flag described later is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the number of possible games is 0, the number of possible winnings is 0, or either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. Is to be done. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by the establishment of BB1, and the BB1 operating flag indicates whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by the establishment of BB1. This is information for identification. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as a “BB operating flag”. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB1 operating flag is updated to off.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible number of games is 0 or the possible number of winnings is 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which there is a higher probability of internally winning Replay 6 and Replay 7, compared to the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, between a flag with a carryover role (carryover section) and a non-flagged state without a carryover role (Non-carry-over section). In this RT gaming state, compared to the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, the RT1 gaming state having a higher probability of internal winning in Replay 6 and Replay 7 and the internal winning in Replay 6 and Replay 7 with almost the same probability as this RT1 gaming state. RT2 gaming states to be played, and RT1 gaming states that are more likely to win the replay 6 and replay 7 than the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

  Whether or not it is in the RT gaming state can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. More specifically, whether or not the RT1 gaming state is set can be determined by whether or not an RT1 operating flag, which will be described later, is ON. Whether the RT2 gaming state is set, whether an RT2 operating flag, which will be described later, is ON. It can be determined by whether or not there is. Whether or not the player is in the RT3 gaming state can be determined by whether or not a later-described RT3 operating flag is on.

  The RT1 operating flag is updated to ON (provided that either BB1 or BB2 is included as an internal winning combination) on the condition that the flag shifts from the non-flag to the flag, and the RB gaming state is changed from the RT gaming state. Is updated off on the condition that the process shifts to (provided that either BB1 or BB2 is established as the display combination). The RT2 in-operation flag is updated to ON when one of Replay 1 to Replay 5 is established as a display combination, and is basically updated to OFF when two unit games are performed. . The RT3 operating flag is updated to ON when the operation of the BB (consecutive object continuous operating device) ends, and is basically updated to OFF when 711 unit games are performed.

  4 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display unit 5a, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program (FIGS. 47 to 65 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 11 described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), reels according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for determining the stop mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and storage areas shown in FIGS. 22, 23, 25, etc., which will be described later, are provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination described later.

  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 9 and a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41. 40 (including a drive unit for payout) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, and a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamp 9 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Yes. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch 11, and a C / P switch 14. , A medal sensor 22S, a power main switch 25, a reset switch 26, a setting key type switch 27, a non-game disable switch 29, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The power main switch 25 is a switch for turning on the gaming machine 1. A power supply circuit that supplies power to each actuator or the like is omitted. Further, the CPU 31 determines the selected set value based on a signal from the reset switch 26. Further, the CPU 31 determines based on the signal from the setting key type switch 27 that the setting value changing process has started or ended. Further, the CPU 31 determines, based on a signal from the game impossible release switch 29, that a game impossible state release operation has started.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated is provided for each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (FIG. 13) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS, 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the 7CS, 7RS and the determined stop table.

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating a winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving 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 symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and a symbol combination table to be described later, the combination of symbols arranged along each effective line can be grasped.

  The internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the game state is the general game state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general game state), the internal lottery table for the general game state (FIG. 7 to be described later) 13 is selected as the number of lotteries. The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 13 is updated to 11 when it is between the flags.

  If the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8 described later) is selected, and 5 is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RT gaming state, an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 9 described later), an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table (described later FIG. 10), or an RT3 gaming state internal lottery table (described later). 11) is selected. At this time, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is selected, 11 is determined as the number of lotteries, and either the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table or the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is selected. 13 is determined as the number of lotteries.

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number for each set value. Although the description of information corresponding to the case where the setting value is 4 is omitted in the tables of FIGS. 7 to 11, in fact, the internal lottery table also includes information corresponding to the case where the setting value is 4. I have. Further, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table indicates the upper limit value and lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. Have information.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for general gaming state, and FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RB gaming state. 9 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state, FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state, and FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for RT3.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the random number is a lower limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of times determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the internal lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  In addition, it is determined in descending order from the winning number whether the winning number is 0 or not, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. As a result, multiple winning combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, the gaming state, the set value, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 12 described later).

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the setting value is 1, and the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 9530, the lower limit value of the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 13 is “11050” In the numerical value range that the upper limit is “11120”, first, a random number value R (9530) −lower limit value L (11050) is calculated for the winning number 13. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 9530, the winning number 13 is unfair.

  Next, a random number value R (9530) −lower limit value L (9467) is calculated based on the information of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 12. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (9530) −the upper limit value U (9537) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 9530, the winning number 12 is won. When the winning number 12 is won, BB2 corresponding to the winning number becomes an internal winning combination.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (9530) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (9530) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 2 is won, The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 9530, winning numbers 2 and 12 are won, and red cherry and BB2 are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Considering the case where the set value is 1 and the case where the set value is 6 with reference to FIG. 7, the width (numerical range) corresponding to the winning numbers 12 and 13 when the set value is 6 is set. When the value is 1, it is wider than the width (numerical value range) corresponding to the winning numbers 12 and 13. Accordingly, as the set value is higher, BB1 and BB2 are more likely to be established as an internal winning combination. Therefore, it can be said that a game machine with a higher set value is a more advantageous game machine for the player. Also, the tables of FIGS. 8 to 11 have the same configuration, and the width (numerical value range) corresponding to the winning numbers 12 and 13 when the set value is 6 is the winning when the set value is 1. It is wider than the width (numerical value range) corresponding to the numbers 12 and 13.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 1 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 2 and includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 13. Therefore, when peach cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, either red cherry or BB2 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this peach cherry. In addition, the table of FIGS. 8-11 has the same structure, and when peach cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, either red cherry or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this peach cherry. There is a case.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 2 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 1 and includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 12. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, either the peach cherry or BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry. The tables in FIGS. 8 to 11 have the same configuration, and when red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, either peach cherry or BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry. There is a case.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 3 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 12. Therefore, when a mountain is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this mountain. The tables in FIGS. 8 to 11 have the same configuration, and when a mountain is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this mountain.

  In addition, referring to FIG. 7, the numerical ranges corresponding to the winning numbers 5 to 9 are numerical ranges that all overlap. Therefore, when any one of the replays 1 to 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, the remaining replays 1 to 5 are always determined as the internal winning combination. The tables in FIGS. 8 to 11 have the same configuration, and when any of the replays 1 to 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, the remaining replays 1 to 5 are always determined as the internal winning combination. .

  Referring to FIG. 7, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 11 includes the entire numerical range corresponding to the winning number 10. Therefore, when the replay 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 7 is always determined as the internal winning combination. On the contrary, when the replay 7 is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 6 may be determined as the internal winning combination. 8 to 11 have the same configuration. When the replay 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 7 is always determined as the internal winning combination, while the replay 7 is the internal winning combination. In some cases, the replay 6 is always determined as an internal winning combination.

  In the case of between the flags, the number of lotteries is changed to 11 (step S64 in FIG. 51 described later). Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 12 and 13 are won between the flags. Therefore, BB1 or BB2 is not determined as an internal winning combination between the flags.

  Also, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the RT lottery state internal lottery table (either the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, or the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table) are compared. Then, when the RT lottery state internal lottery table is used, the numerical range corresponding to the winning numbers 10 and 11 is wider than when the general gaming state internal lottery table is used (that is, replay 6 as an internal winning combination). , 7 is likely to win.) Therefore, in the RT gaming state, the player can obtain a profit that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

  In particular, when comparing the RT lottery state internal lottery tables, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table has a wider numerical range corresponding to the winning numbers 10, 11 than the other RT gaming state internal lottery tables. Therefore, it can be said that the RT3 gaming state is a more advantageous gaming state than the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal winning combinations 1 to 3 shown in correspondence with the winning numbers are information for identifying the internal winning combinations, each of which is 1-byte data. In particular, the internal winning combination 3 is related to the carryover combination.

  When the winning number is “0”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “01000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is a special combination. When the winning number is “2”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is peach cherry.

  When the winning number is “3”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is red cherry. When the winning number is “4”, “00000100” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is a mountain. When the winning number is “5”, “00001000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Bell.

  When the winning number is “6”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000001” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 5. When the winning number is “7”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000010” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 4.

  When the winning number is “8”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000100” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 3. When the winning number is “9”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00001000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 2. When the winning number is “10”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00010000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 1.

  When the winning number is “11”, “00010000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 7. When the winning number is “12”, “00100000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Replay 6.

  When the winning number is “13”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000001” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is BB2. When the winning number is “14”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000010” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is BB1.

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

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts for each inserted number corresponding to the display combination. Yes. This symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When the winning number is 1 (peach cherry), the display combination may be peach cherry. In addition, when the aforementioned winning number is 2 (red cherry), the display combination may be red cherry.

  Among the five active lines, when “peach cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” or “red cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c, the display combination becomes the middle cherry. “Peach cherry (middle)” and “red cherry (middle)” indicate “cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. When the display combination is medium cherry, two medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table.

  Among the five active lines, if the “peach cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” or “red cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” line up along the effective line excluding the center line, the display role becomes a corner cherry. . “Peach cherry (corner)” and “red cherry (corner)” indicate “cherry” stopped and displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. Here, in the case where the display combination is a corner cherry, the symbol “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is displayed with two effective lines (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a). A combination has been established. Therefore, when the display combination is a medium cherry, four medals that are twice the number are paid out according to the symbol combination table.

  Here, whether the display combination is the middle cherry or the corner cherry is basically based on the timing when the player operates the left stop button 7L. When the player operates the left stop button 7L at the timing when the symbol of “cherry” corresponding to the internal winning combination is at the middle position of the left display window 4L, the display combination is middle cherry. Such a timing is called “bitter press”. On the other hand, when the player operates the left stop button 7L at a timing that is not “bitapress” but the timing of the “cherry” symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination is at a position equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols described below. , The display will be a square cherry.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, whether the display role will be a medium cherry or a square cherry, red cherry or peach cherry is determined as an internal winning role alone, red cherry or peach cherry with other roles It depends on whether it is determined as an internal winning combination. When red cherry or peach cherry is determined as an internal winning combination alone, corner cherry is likely to be a display role, and when red cherry or peach cherry is determined as an internal winning combination with other roles, medium cherry Tends to be a display.

  When “BELL-BELL-BELL” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a bell, and eight medals are paid out. When “mountain-mountain-mountain” line up along the active line, the display combination becomes a mountain, and six medals are paid out.

  When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 7 and medals are automatically inserted. When “blue 7-BAR-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is changed to replay 6 and medals are automatically inserted. When “Red 7-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is changed to Replay 5, and the medal is automatically inserted. When “white 7-replay-replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replay 4 and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “mountain-replay-replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replay 3 and medals are automatically inserted. When “BAR-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is Replay 2 and the medal is automatically inserted. When “Don-chan-Replay-Replay” is lined up along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 1 and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. When “Don-chan-Don-chan-Don-chan” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the BB operating flag is turned on, so that the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. When “Don-Chan-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a special combination and 15 medals are paid out.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes, for each display combination, information on an operating flag (to be described later), a bonus end number counter (to be described later), a game possible number, and a winning possible number. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S33 in FIG. 49 described later and the processing in steps S242 and S244 in FIG. 64 described later.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the working flag of the embodiment, an RB working flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is working, and for identifying whether or not the BB (working object continuous actuating device) is working. There are a BB1 operating flag and a BB2 operating flag. Although not shown, an RT1 operating flag for identifying whether or not the RT1 gaming state is operating, an RT2 operating flag for identifying whether or not the RT2 gaming state is operating, There is an RT3 operating flag for identifying whether or not the RT3 gaming state is operating.

  The number of games that can be played is the number of remaining unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state (that is, the number of games that can be played). The number of possible winnings is 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 stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table determination table includes stop table information corresponding to values 0 to 15 of the stop select counter.

  A numerical value corresponding to the internal lottery result information is stored in the stop select counter. For example, when the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to a loss, 0 is stored in the stop select counter, and when the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to a bell, 1 is stored in the stop select counter. Is stored.

  Further, the stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols). I have. Each stop table is basically configured to be able to establish a corresponding internal winning combination.

  According to this stop table determination table, for example, when the value of the stop select counter is 0, the loss stop table is determined as the stop table, and when the value of the stop select counter is 1, The bell stop table is determined as the stop table.

  With reference to FIGS. 16-20, the stop table used when performing the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R will be described.

  In the stop table, the number of sliding frames is defined corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is pressed, the stop start position is the symbol located on the center line 8c (that is, the center of the symbol is This is a position (that is, a symbol position when a stop operation is performed) that is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the center line 8c.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is 4. Referring to FIG. 3, the stop button 7L is operated when the “bell (symbol 96)” of the code number “0” reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the left reel 3L. In this case, the left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that “white 7 (symbol 93)” of the code number “4” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c. The number of sliding symbols indicates the number of symbols that moved in the display window after the stop button was operated and before the reels stopped (the amount of movement (movement distance) of symbols until the reels stopped) Show). The number of sliding symbols is the symbol position of the symbol that was located on the predetermined winning line when the stop button was operated, and the symbol position of the symbol that was stopped on the winning line when the reel actually stopped. It is represented by the absolute value of the difference. This number of sliding frames may be referred to as the number of withdrawals.

  Returning to FIG. The stop table is provided for each internal winning combination. (1) of FIG. 16 is a stop table for BB2 + red cherry. This table is used when both BB2 and red cherry are determined as internal winning combinations. (2) of FIG. 16 is a stop table for BB1 + peach cherry. This table is used when both BB1 and peach cherry are determined as internal winning combinations.

  (1) of FIG. 17 is a stop table for red cherry + peach cherry. This table is used when both red cherry and peach cherry are determined as internal winning combinations. (2) of FIG. 17 is a stop table for red cherries. This table is used when both BB1 and peach cherry are determined as internal winning combinations.

  (1) in FIG. 18 is a stop table A for replays 1 to 5, and (2) in FIG. 18 is a stop table B for replays 1 to 5. These tables are used when any of the replays 1 to 5 is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, when any one of the replays 1 to 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, a plurality of stop tables are provided. These tables are provided for each stop operation order. The stop table A for replays 1 to 5 ((1) in FIG. 18) corresponding to the case where the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation is used, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation. The stop table B for replays 1 to 5 ((2) in FIG. 18) corresponding to the case where it is done is used. Moreover, the stop table C for replays 1-5 (not shown) corresponding to the case where the center stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation is used.

  19 (1) is the replay 7 stop table A, and FIG. 19 (2) is the replay 7 stop table B. These tables are used when the replay 7 is determined as an internal winning combination. Even when the replay 7 is determined as an internal winning combination, a plurality of stop tables are provided, but these tables are provided for each stop operation order. FIG. 20 is a stop table for replay 6 + 7. This table is used when both the replay 6 and the replay 7 are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Here, referring to (1) of FIG. 16 and (1) and (2) of FIG. 17, the type of winning combination and the left reel when the winning combination including red cherry is determined as the winning combination. The relationship with the 3L symbol stop position will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 13 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to red cherry is “red cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “red cherry” is one place “13”. As described above, in the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is “4”. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is any one of “9” to “13”, “red cherry” May stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “8”, “red cherry” does not stop at the middle symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, but stops at the upper symbol stop position. There is a possibility to do. If the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “14”, the “red cherry” does not stop at the middle symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, but stops at the lower symbol stop position. There is a possibility to do. Therefore, if the case where the stop start position is “8” to “14” is considered, the relationship between the type of winning combination and the symbol stop position of the left reel 3L can be described.

  First, reference is made to (1) of FIG. When both BB2 and red cherry are determined as the internal winning combination, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position “8” on the left reel is “0”. Therefore, “Don-chan”, “Don-chan”, and “Don-chan” are stopped in order from the top in the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “8”, even if the winning combination including the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, “red cherry” is the symbol stop of the left display window 4L. Never stop in position.

  The number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position “9” on the left reel is “3”. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “9”, “red cherry” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Proceeding in the same manner, when the stop start position on the left reel is “10”, “red cherry” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L and starts to stop on the left reel. When the position is any one of “11” to “13”, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  When the stop start position on the left reel is “14”, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “14” on the left reel is “4”. Therefore, “replay”, “blue 7”, and “mountain” are stopped in order from the top in the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “14”, even if the winning combination including the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, “red cherry” is the symbol stop of the left display window 4L. Never stop in position.

  From the above, when both BB2 and red cherry are determined as the internal winning combination, there are two stop start positions that can be stopped at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, and the left display window There are three stop start positions that can be stopped at the 4L middle symbol stop position. Therefore, when both BB2 and red cherry are determined as the internal winning combination and the stop button 7L is appropriately operated, “red cherry” is likely to be stopped at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Reference is now made to (1) of FIG. Proceeding in the same manner as described in (1) of FIG. 16, when the stop start position on the left reel is “8”, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position “8” on the left reel is “ 1 ”. Therefore, at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, “bell”, “don-chan”, and “don-chan” stop in order from the top. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “8”, even if the winning combination including the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, “red cherry” is the symbol stop of the left display window 4L. Never stop in position.

  When the stop start position on the left reel is “9”, “red cherry” stops at the upper symbol stop position on the left display window 4L, and the stop start position on the left reel is “10”. In the case of any one of “13”, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  When the stop start position on the left reel is “14”, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “14” on the left reel is “4”. Therefore, “replay”, “blue 7”, and “mountain” are stopped in order from the top in the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “14”, even if the winning combination including the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, “red cherry” is the symbol stop of the left display window 4L. Never stop in position.

  As described above, when both red cherry and peach cherry are determined as the internal winning combination, there is one stop start position that can be stopped at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, and the left display There are four stop start positions that can be stopped at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. Therefore, when both the red cherry and the peach cherry are determined as the internal winning combination and the stop button 7L is appropriately operated, the “red cherry” is likely to be stopped at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the left display window 4L.

  Reference is now made to (2) of FIG. Proceeding in the same manner as described in FIGS. 16A and 17A, when the stop start position on the left reel is “8”, the stop start position on the left reel is “8”. The corresponding number of sliding frames is “1”. Therefore, at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, “bell”, “don-chan”, and “don-chan” stop in order from the top. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “8”, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L even if the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. Never do.

  When the stop start position on the left reel is any one of “9” to “12”, “red cherry” stops at the upper symbol stop position on the left display window 4L, and When the stop start position is “13”, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  When the stop start position on the left reel is “14”, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “14” on the left reel is “4”. Therefore, “replay”, “blue 7”, and “mountain” are stopped in order from the top in the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel is “14”, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L even if the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. Never do.

  From the above, when red cherry is determined alone as the internal winning combination, there are four stop start positions that can be stopped at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, and the middle stage of the left display window 4L. There is one stop start position that can be stopped at the symbol stop position. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined alone as the internal winning combination and the stop button 7L is appropriately operated, the “red cherry” is easily stopped at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L.

  Thus, in the embodiment, different stop tables are used when both the red cherry and the role other than the red cherry are determined as the winning combination and when the red cherry is determined as the winning combination alone. , Each has a different number of sliding frames. Thereby, when the stop table when both the red cherry and the combination other than the red cherry are determined as the winning combination is used, the main control circuit 71 displays the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be controlled so that the “cherry” is stopped. On the other hand, when the stop table when the red cherry is determined as the winning combination alone is used, the main control circuit 71 sets the “red cherry” at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Can be controlled to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The search order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The number of sliding frames extracted from the stop table or the number of sliding frames (search order) and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the search order are defined in the search order table. Here, the number of sliding frames and the “sliding frame number (search order)” extracted from the stop table are hereinafter referred to as “temporary sliding frame number”. The search order is an order for determining which symbols can be displayed among symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, the number of symbols that can be displayed along the center line 8c is “5”, and any of these symbols can be displayed along the center line 8c. "1" to "5" are employed as the order (search order) for determining whether or not.

  That is, the search order table defines the order of searching for whether or not to apply as the number of sliding frames from a predetermined numerical range of “1” to “5”. Indicates the order.

  For example, when the number of temporary sliding frames is “0”, the number of sliding frames “0” corresponding to the search order “1”, the number of sliding frames “2” corresponding to the search order “2”, and the search order “3”. “4”, the number of sliding frames “1” corresponding to the search order “4”, and the number of sliding frames “3” corresponding to the search order “5”. In other words, it is determined whether or not (a symbol moved by the number of sliding frames from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position) can be displayed along the center line 8c.

  Here, in the search order table of the embodiment, the search order is defined so that the search order of the number of sliding frames extracted from the stop table is the highest (in other words, the number of sliding frames extracted from the stop table). Therefore, the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is preferentially searched over the number of other sliding symbols. Therefore, it is possible to prioritize the display of the symbols intended during the development of the stop table.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, internal winning combination 3, carryover combination, operating flag, and game state storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (6) of FIG. . These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 22 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a mountain. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to peach cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 7. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 6. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to a special combination. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  (2) of FIG. 22 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 5. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 4. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 1. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (3) of FIG. 22 shows an internal winning combination 3 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (4) in FIG. 22 shows the carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. That is, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to BB1 or BB2 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (5) of FIG. 22 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (6) of FIG. 22 shows a game state storage area. 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 RT gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. In this embodiment, five types of effective lines are provided: top line 8b, center line 8c, bottom line 8d, cross-up line 8a, and cross-down line 8e, and the types of symbols displayed on these effective lines. Is stored. For example, in the case of the top line 8b, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  The priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table includes information on the pull-in data and the priority pull-in status corresponding to the pull-in priority of the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the pull-in priority table defines the highest priority for replays 1 to 7 and the highest priority for BB1 and BB2 next to the priority corresponding to replays 1 to 7. A special combination is defined next to BB1 and BB2, a bell and a mountain are defined next to the special combination, and the lowest priority is defined for red cherry and peach cherry.

  “Retraction” basically means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (that is, the target of stop control) are displayed so that the symbol to be drawn is displayed at the symbol stop position on the effective line under the condition that the number of sliding frames is less than or equal to. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R on which the stop operation has been performed are stopped. At this time, the drawing target symbol means a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  More specifically, when the stop operation is the first stop operation, stopping the drawing target symbol at any one of the three symbol stop positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages is referred to as “retraction”. The same applies to the case where the stop operation is the second stop operation and the case where the stop operation is the third stop operation.

  The pull-in data has the same content as the internal winning combination storing area described above. Specifically, in the pull-in data corresponding to the priority “1”, the internal winning combination 1 is “00110000”, the internal winning combination 2 is “00011111”, and the internal winning combination 3 is “00000000” Corresponds to replays 1-7. With respect to the pull-in data corresponding to the priority “2”, the internal winning combination 1 is “00000000”, the internal winning combination 2 is “00000000”, the internal winning combination 3 is “00000011”, and corresponds to BB1 and BB2. To do.

  The pull-in data corresponding to the priority “3” includes the internal winning combination 1 being “01000000”, the internal winning combination 2 being “00000000”, and the internal winning combination 3 being “00000000”, which corresponds to the special combination. . For the pull-in data corresponding to the priority “4”, the internal winning combination 1 is “00000011”, the internal winning combination 2 is “00000000”, the internal winning combination 3 is “00000000”, and corresponds to the bell and the mountain. To do. The pull-in data corresponding to the priority “5” is that the internal winning combination 1 is “0000100”, the internal winning combination 2 is “00000000”, the internal winning combination 3 is “00000000”, red cherry, peach cherry Corresponding to

  The priority pull-in status is basically information for identifying the priority of pull-in. The pull-in data is information for identifying the internal winning combination corresponding to the pull-in priority, and is provided corresponding to each pull-in priority.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the expected display combination storing area will be described.

  The expected display combination storage area is composed of the expected display combination storage area 1, the expected display combination storage area 2, and the expected display combination storage area 3 (Note that this correspondence will be described in detail with reference to FIG. To explain).

  Each display combination expected storage area is displayed when the symbol corresponding to the symbol position is displayed at the position of the center line 8c for each of the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the display combination expected storage area. The priority pull-in status is stored as display combination data corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed along the display lines 8a to 8e. In addition, when the internal winning combination is lost, if the display combination corresponding to the combination of symbols that may be displayed along the active line at the time of the third stop operation is a bell, the data of the priority pull-in status Becomes “10000000”. “1” stored in the bit 7 indicates that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is prohibited from being stopped at the symbol position (that is, the stop is prohibited).

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, before performing the control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the display combination that may be determined after the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The display combination information predicted (determined) for each of the symbol display areas of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stored in the display combination prediction storage area.

  With reference to the correspondence table between the reels and the expected display combination storage area shown in FIG. 26, the correspondence between each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C and 3R and the expected display combination storage area will be described.

  When all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storage area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storage area 2 corresponds to the center reel 3C, and the expected display combination The storage area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R. When only the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the center reel 3C. At this time, the expected display combination storing area 3 is unused. That is, the expected display combination storing area is unused when there is no corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When only the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R. When only the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the central reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R. When only the left reel 3L is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L. When only the central reel 3C is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the central reel 3C. When only the right reel 3R is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

  The configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the block diagram of the sub control circuit 72 shown in FIG.

  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 the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input 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. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. 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 control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 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, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 66 to 76 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 28 to 46 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an effect identifier and a frame identifier, which will be described later, is stored.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (the above-described notification mode effect etc.) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display unit 5a (FIGS. 78 and 80 to 86 described later). .

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at every predetermined timing.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. 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, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  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 effect. 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. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  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 sound / lamp output processing according to the control 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 to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. 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 control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is configured as temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the control program described above.

  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 (phrase etc.) 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 the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  The jump table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of command received when a command (information or command) transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information on 13 types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  When the initialization command is received, the identifier is 01H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “01H” is initialization command processing. The initialization command process is a process for initializing the work RAM 84 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the panel display unit 2a.

  When the game medal insertion command is received, the identifier is 03H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “03H” is a game medal insertion command process. The game medal insertion command process is a process that is performed in response to a “BET operation”. When the game start command is received, the identifier is 04H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “04H” is a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated.

  The identifier when the rotation stop command is received is 05H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “05H” is the rotation stop command process. The spinning stop command process is a process that is performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated. The identifier when the all-turn cylinder stop command is received is 06H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “06H” is the all-turn cylinder stop command process. The all-turn cylinder stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed.

  The identifier when the display combination establishment command is received is 07H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “07H” is the display combination establishment command process. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination. When the payout end command is received, the identifier is 08H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “08H” is the payout end command process. The payout end command process is a process performed based on the payout of medals.

  When the gaming state change command is received, the identifier is 09H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “09H” is the gaming state change command process. The gaming state changing process is a process for changing the gaming state information to indicate the RB gaming state, for example, when a bonus is won. When the BB end game operation command is received, the identifier is 0AH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0AH” is the BB end game operation command process. The game operation command process at the end of BB is a process for changing the information on the game state to the one indicating the general game state at the end of the bonus.

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for displaying, on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, an image for notifying a problem such as when a medal in the hopper 40 becomes empty.

  The identifier when the effect instruction request command is received is 0CH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0CH” is the effect instruction request command process. The effect instruction request command process is a process for executing an effect by image display, light, and sound on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like. The identifier when the special prize operation timing command is received is 0DH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is the special prize operation timing command process. The special prize operation timing command process is a process for performing notification of the timing at which the special prize operates.

  The internal mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG.

  This internal mode transition lottery table is provided when the gaming state is the general gaming state and when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, and is referred to for each unit game in these gaming states. The internal mode transition lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the transition identifier (identification information) for each of the current internal mode and the internal winning combination. FIG. 29 is a general game state internal mode transition lottery table which is referred to for each unit game when the game state is the general game state, and FIG. 30 is a unit game for each unit game when the game state is the RT game state. 7 is an internal mode transition lottery table for RT gaming state referred to in FIG.

  There are two types of internal modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, and there are two types of transition identifiers: “no transition” and “transition”. The internal mode is information used when referring to a later-described stage transition lottery table (FIG. 31) and a BB operating setting estimation effect table determination table (FIG. 32). When this internal mode is the high probability mode, there is an effect that suggests that the BB is determined as the internal winning combination and an effect that suggests that the setting value is 6 compared to the case where the internal mode is the low probability mode. It becomes easy to be done. The transition identifier is information that directly defines whether or not to shift the internal mode. When the current internal mode is “not shifted”, the internal mode does not shift. On the other hand, when the current internal mode is “transition”, when the current internal mode is the low probability mode, the internal mode shifts to the high probability mode, and the current internal mode is the high probability mode. When the internal mode shifts to the low probability mode.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the identification information corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the winning identification information. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the current internal mode is the low probability mode, the internal winning combination is red cherry, and the extracted random number value is “30000”, first, the transition identifier “ The lottery value “28672” corresponding to “does not shift” is subtracted. The subtracted value is “1328” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “4096” corresponding to the transfer identifier “transfer” is subtracted from “1328”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, the migration identifier (identification information) of “migrate” is selected as the winning identification information.

  Comparing FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, when the current internal mode is the low probability mode and the internal winning combination is lost, the probability that the transition identifier of “transition” is selected as the winning identification information is It is higher in the RT gaming state than in the state. Therefore, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the high probability mode is more easily selected as the internal mode than when the gaming state is the general gaming state.

  By providing such an internal mode transition lottery table, the following can be said. Since the internal mode transition lottery table is referenced for each unit game, there is a possibility that switching to the high probability mode is always performed. Therefore, regardless of the game state, it is possible to advance the game with the expectation that the unit game can be switched to the high probability mode every time, so that the game can be enjoyed without getting tired even for a long time. In particular, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the high probability mode is selected as the internal mode compared to the case of the general gaming state.

  The stage transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This stage transition lottery table is provided for each of the gaming state and the internal mode, and has information on lottery values for the stage. There are three types of stages: rear car stage, light tiger stage, and ship stage. The stage is information defining effect data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When the stage is a rear car stage, an image of the rear car is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Further, when the stage is a light tiger stage, an image of a light truck is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and when the stage is a ship stage, an image of a ship is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  For example, when the gaming state is between non-flags and the internal mode is the low probability mode, if the current stage is the rear car stage, the rear car stage is selected with a probability of 16128/32768 (about 49%), A light tiger stage is selected with a probability of 16512/32768 (approximately 50%), and a ship stage is selected with a probability of 128/32768 (approximately 1%). If the current stage is a light tiger stage, the rear car stage is selected with a probability of 16384/32768 (approximately 50%), the light tiger stage is selected with a probability of 15360/32768 (approximately 47%), and 1024 / The ship stage is selected with a probability of 32768 (about 3%). If the current stage is a ship stage, the rear car stage is selected with a probability of 0/32768 (about 0%), the light tiger stage is selected with a probability of 30720/32768 (about 94%), and 2048/32768. The ship stage is selected with a probability of approximately 6%.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is between flags and the internal mode is the high probability mode, if the current stage is the rear car stage, the rear car stage is selected with a probability of 1000/32768 (about 3%). The light tiger stage is selected with a probability of 23576/32768 (about 72%), and the ship stage is selected with a probability of 8192/32768 (about 25%). If the current stage is a light tiger stage, the rear car stage is selected with a probability of 1024/32768 (about 3%), the light tiger stage is selected with a probability of 10000/32768 (about 31%), and 21744 / The ship stage is selected with a probability of 32768 (about 66%). If the current stage is a ship stage, the rear car stage is selected with a probability of 0/32768 (about 0%), the light tiger stage is selected with a probability of 2768/32768 (about 8%), and 30000/32768. The ship stage is selected with a probability of approximately 92%.

  By providing such a stage transition lottery table, the player can change the degree of expectation for the game state and the internal mode in accordance with the type of image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. For example, by displaying a light tiger image or a ship image on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, it is possible to have an expectation that the gaming state is between flags and an expectation that the internal mode is a high probability mode. .

  In particular, when the ship image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a and the ship image is displayed again on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the gaming state is between flags and the internal mode is the high probability mode. Can be almost sure. Therefore, the attractiveness to the ship image itself can be enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the image of the ship is once displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a and then the image of the light tiger is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the gaming state is between flags or the internal mode is the high probability mode. Can be expected for either. The stage transition lottery table of the embodiment is different from a table having lottery value information about the stage only for the gaming state and a table having lottery value information about the stage only for the internal mode as in the prior art. . Therefore, not only providing the player with the enjoyment of expectation that the gaming state is between flags and the expectation that the internal mode is the high probability mode, but also displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. However, it is possible to provide an unprecedented enjoyment of predicting whether the gaming state is based on the fact that it is between flags or whether the internal mode is based on the high probability mode. it can.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the setting estimation effect table determination table during BB operation will be described.

  In the embodiment, when the BB is activated and the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state, it is set so that an image effect for estimating the setting value of the gaming machine is performed. The setting estimation effect table determination table during BB operation is a table provided for determining a setting estimation effect table for determining the image effect. Therefore, the setting estimation effect table determination table during BB operation includes lottery value information corresponding to the type of the setting estimation effect table for each of the internal modes.

  There are two types of setting guess effect tables, a setting guess effect table A and a setting guess effect table B. In the embodiment, when the internal mode is the low probability mode, the probability is 32768/32768 (100%). The setting guess effect table A is selected. On the other hand, when the internal mode is the high probability mode, the setting estimation effect table B is selected with a probability of 32768/32768 (100%).

  In the embodiment, the type of the internal mode and the type of the setting estimation effect table to be selected correspond one-to-one, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, both the lottery value corresponding to the setting guess effect table A and the lottery value corresponding to the setting guess effect table B may be other than zero. Thereby, even when the internal mode is the low probability mode, the setting guess effect table B may be selected. Even when the internal mode is the high probability mode, the setting guess effect table A may be selected.

  Also, since the type of the internal mode and the type of the setting estimation effect table to be selected correspond one-to-one, only the processing operation of the image control microcomputer 81 is performed without providing the setting estimation effect table determination table during BB operation. It may be determined. That is, the process of step S344 in FIG. 74 described later is “when the type of the internal mode is determined and the mode is the low probability mode, the setting guess effect table A is determined as the setting guess effect table, and the case is the high probability mode. May be determined as the setting estimation effect table B ”.

  The setting guess effect table will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

  The setting estimation effect table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect data for each of the setting values. FIG. 33 is a set value estimation effect table A, and FIG. 34 is a set value estimation effect table B.

  There are four types of effect data: no effect, fireworks 1, fireworks 2, and fireworks 3 (premium fireworks). For example, when the production data is fireworks 3 (premium fireworks), when BB is activated, an image of a large amount of fireworks is displayed as shown in pattern 1 in FIG. 84 described later. On the other hand, when the production data is no production, even when the BB is activated, as shown in a pattern 2 in FIG. 84 described later, only an image suggesting that the production is BB is displayed.

  First, consider FIG. When the setting value is 1, fireworks 3 (premium fireworks) is selected with a probability of 1638/32768 (about 5%), and fireworks 2 is selected with a probability of 8191/32768 (about 25%). Also, fireworks 1 is selected with a probability of 9830/32768 (about 30%), and no effect is selected with a probability of 13109/32768 (about 40%).

  On the other hand, when the setting value is 6, fireworks 3 (premium fireworks) is selected with a probability of 1967/32768 (about 6%), and fireworks 2 is selected with a probability of 10267/32768 (about 31%). Selected. Also, fireworks 1 is selected with a probability of 10267/32768 (about 31%), and no effect is selected with a probability of 10267/32768 (about 31%).

  Next, consider FIG. When the set value is 1, fireworks 3 (premium fireworks) is selected with a probability of 1638/32768 (about 5%), and fireworks 2 is selected with a probability of 10376/32768 (about 32%). Also, fireworks 1 is selected with a probability of 10376/32768 (about 32%), and no effect is selected with a probability of 10376/32768 (about 32%).

  On the other hand, when the setting value is 6, fireworks 3 (premium fireworks) is selected with a probability of 3277/32768 (about 10%), and fireworks 2 is selected with a probability of 13378/32768 (about 41%). Selected. Also, fireworks 1 is selected with a probability of 5000/32768 (about 15%), and no performance is selected with a probability of 11113/32768 (about 34%).

  By providing such a setting estimation effect table, the player can predict an actual setting value depending on whether or not an effect by premium fireworks is performed when BB is operated. In particular, when an effect by premium fireworks is performed, it is possible to increase the expectation that the BB will operate again when the operation of the BB is completed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Further, when the setting estimation effect table A is referred to, it is difficult to perform the effect by the premium fireworks even when the actual setting value is 6, compared to the case where the setting estimation effect table B is referred to. Therefore, it is preferable for the player to refer to the setting estimation effect table B. Here, according to FIG. 32 described above, the setting guess effect table B is selected when the internal mode is the high probability mode, and the setting guess effect table A is selected when the internal mode is the low probability mode. . Therefore, since the attractiveness of changing the internal mode to the high probability mode is enhanced, the interest of the game is improved.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the effect mode transition lottery table will be described.

  The effect mode transition lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect mode number when the gaming state is between non-flags and between flags. A plurality of production mode numbers 0, 1, 2, 3,... Are provided, and each of these production mode numbers corresponds to the production mode. The effect mode is information related to the effect classification to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The sub-control circuit 72 determines one of the plurality of effect modes as the stay mode by referring to the effect mode transition lottery table. The type of the effect selection table to be referred (for example, FIGS. 36 to 44 described later) differs depending on the determined stay mode.

  When the production mode number is 0, mode 0 is determined as the stay mode. In this case, a normal effect is performed and an effect based on the effect mode is not performed. When the production mode number is 1, mode 1 is determined as the stay mode. The effect corresponding to mode 1 is an effect excluding the effect due to the fireworks display. When the production mode number is 2, mode 2 is determined as the stay mode. The effect corresponding to this mode 2 is an effect excluding the effect by Niagara fireworks. The same applies when the production mode number is 3-10.

  Note that, according to FIG. 35, the lottery value is the same regardless of the type of gaming state for any effect mode number. However, the lottery values do not have to be the same, and the lottery values may be changed depending on the type of gaming state.

  The effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This effect selection table is provided for each of the effect mode, the gaming state, and the internal winning combination, and includes lottery value information regarding the effect number. The effect number corresponds to the effect category, and the effect category directly or indirectly corresponds to the content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. 36 to 43 describe the mode 1 effect selection table when mode 1 is determined as the stay mode, and FIG. 44 illustrates the mode 4 effect selection table when mode 4 is determined as the stay mode. As will be described, an effect selection table corresponding to a mode different from these modes is also provided.

  36 and 37 are mode 1 effect selection tables as major classifications. Based on the effect number determined with reference to these tables, the type of the mode 1 effect selection table to be referred to next is determined.

  38 to 40 are mode 1 effect selection tables as medium classifications. More specifically, FIG. 38 is a table that is referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 is 1, and FIG. 39 is a table referred to in FIGS. It is a table that is referred to when the production number determined with reference to the production selection table shown is 2 or 3. FIG. 40 is a table referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 is 4.

  41 to 43 are mode 1 effect selection tables as small classifications. More specifically, FIG. 41 is a table that is referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 is 1-1, and FIG. 42 is an effect selection table shown in FIG. It is a table referred when the production number determined with reference to is 3-1 or 3-2. FIG. 43 is a table referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in FIG. 40 is either 4-1 or 4-5. The content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is directly determined based on the effect number determined with reference to the mode 1 effect selection table as the small classification shown in FIGS. .

  FIG. 44 is an effect selection table for mode 4 as medium classification or small classification. More specifically, (1) in FIG. 44 is a table that is referenced when the production number is 5 when mode 4 is determined as the stay mode, and (2) in FIG. 44 is the stay mode. It is a table referred when the production number is 5-1 when mode 4 is determined.

  First, FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 will be described. In the large classification, a rough performance classification is determined based on the internal winning combination.

  When 1 is determined as the effect number, an effect in which the main character (Don-chan) is shooting is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 2 is determined as the production number, production by the production of fireworks is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 3 is determined as the effect number, an effect in which a plurality of characters talk is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When 4 is determined as the effect number, an effect that a female character (Hazuki) or a parent character (parent) accompanies or leaves the main character is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 5 is determined as the effect number, an effect suggesting the stay mode, that is, an effect suggesting the type of effect mode determined with reference to the effect mode transition lottery table (FIG. 35) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Done. The effect suggesting the stay mode may be performed only when the mission display described later is not performed, and is not performed when the mission display is performed.

  When 6 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the main character enjoys goldfish scooping is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 7 is determined as the effect number, an effect by the fireworks is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “7” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 1.

  When 8 is determined as the effect number, an effect by Niagara fireworks is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “8” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 2. When 9 is determined as the effect number, an effect by underwater fireworks is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “9” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 3.

  When 10 is determined as the effect number, an effect by fireworks confrontation is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “10” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 4. When 11 is determined as the effect number, an effect for the main character to meet Hazuki (female character) is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect classification corresponding to the effect number “11” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 5.

  When 12 is determined as the effect number, an effect for the main character to meet the master (master character) is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “12” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 6. When 13 is determined as the effect number, an effect of launching rotating fireworks in the night sky is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “11” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 7.

  When 14 is determined as the effect number, an effect of launching weeping willow fireworks in the night sky is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect classification corresponding to the effect number “14” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 8. When 15 is determined as the effect number, an effect of launching fireworks three times in the night sky is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect category corresponding to the effect number “15” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 9.

  When 16 is determined as the effect number, fireworks are fired three times in the night sky, and an effect in which a V-shape is drawn by the fireworks thus fired is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Referring to FIG. 35 described above, the effect classification corresponding to the effect number “16” matches the effect mode name corresponding to mode 10. When 17 is determined as the effect number, the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is not performed.

  Here, FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are referred to when mode 1 is determined as the stay mode. The lottery value of the production number “5” corresponding to this mode 1 is irrespective of the type of the internal winning combination. 0. Therefore, when mode 1 is determined as the stay mode, an effect suggesting the stay mode is not performed. Although illustration is omitted, even when either mode 2 or 3 is determined as the stay mode, the lottery value of the production number “5” corresponding to mode 1 is 0 regardless of the type of the internal winning combination. It is. On the other hand, when any of the modes 4 to 10 is determined as the stay mode, the lottery value of the production number “5” may not be 0. Therefore, when any of modes 4 to 10 is determined as the stay mode, an effect suggesting the stay mode may be performed.

  Further, the lottery value of the production number “7” corresponding to the mode 1 is basically 0 regardless of the type of the internal winning combination (if the gaming state is between flags, it may not be 0). On the other hand, the lottery value corresponding to the production numbers “8” to “16” corresponding to a mode different from mode 1 may be other than 0 depending on the type of the internal winning combination.

  In the case where red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, the lottery values of the production numbers “8” to “16” corresponding to a mode different from mode 1 are basically the same. Are allocated as follows. The same applies to the case where another winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

  For the player, there may be a case where an effect different from the effect corresponding to the effect mode can be enjoyed regardless of the type of effect mode determined as the stay mode. Therefore, compared with the case where the effect mode and the effect correspond one-on-one, various effects can be enjoyed, and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, in the embodiment, the lottery value of the production number corresponding to a mode different from the internal mode determined as the stay mode is set to be basically equal. Thereby, since each production | presentation is performed in the equal ratio, compared with the case where only a specific production | presentation is performed, a game cannot become monotonous and can enjoy a game for a long time as a result.

  In addition, when the gaming state is between non-flags, the lottery value of the production number corresponding to the stay mode is always 0. When the gaming state is between the flags, the lottery value of the production number corresponding to the stay mode is not 0. In some cases. Therefore, when the effect corresponding to the stay mode is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the player can guess that the gaming state is between the flags, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, FIGS. 38 to 40 will be described. In the middle category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the large category.

  FIG. 38 is referred to when the effect number determined as the major category is 1 (the effect category is “shooting”).

  When 1-1 is determined as the production number, a so-called small role notification type production is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 1-2 is determined as the effect number, a continuous effect by one character is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In the embodiment, the description will be made assuming that the continuous performance is performed over five games, but the present invention is not limited to this. When 1-3 is determined as the effect number, a continuous effect by two characters is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  FIG. 39 corresponds to the case where the production number determined as the major classification is 2 or 3. In particular, (4) of FIG. 39 is referred to when the effect number determined as the large classification is 2 (the effect classification is “production of fireworks”). And (5) of FIG. 39 is referred when the production number determined as the large classification is 3 (production classification is “conversation production”).

  Reference is made to (4) of FIG. When 2-1 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the hero character successfully produces fireworks is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 2-2 is determined as the effect number, an effect in which the production of fireworks by the main character fails is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Reference is made to (5) of FIG. When 3-1 is determined as the production number, the first production in which the main character (Don-chan) and the female character (Hazuki) have a conversation is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 3-1 is determined as the effect number, a second effect in which the main character (Don-chan) and the female character (Hazuki) have a conversation is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  FIG. 40 corresponds to the case where the effect number determined as the major category is 4 (the effect category is “withdrawal from Hazuki parent”). The table shown in (6) of FIG. 40 is a table for determining stay characters from a plurality of characters. In the embodiment, the stay character refers to a character to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. 40 is referred to when the gaming state is between non-flags, and is referred to when the gaming state is between flags (6). -2).

  Reference is made to (6-1) in FIG. When 4-1 is determined as the production number, a female character (Hazuki) is determined as the staying character. At this time, in the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a female character (Hazuki) is displayed in addition to the main character, and an effect of staying is performed. When 4-2 is determined as the production number, a master character (master) is determined as the stay character. At this time, in the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a master character (master) is displayed in addition to the main character, and an effect of staying is performed.

  When 4-3 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the female character (Hazuki) leaves the main character is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 4-4 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the master character (master) leaves the main character is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Reference is made to (6-2) in FIG. When 4-5 is determined as the production number, a female character (Hazuki) is determined as the staying character. At this time, in the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a female character (Hazuki) is displayed in addition to the main character, and an effect of staying is performed. When 4-6 is determined as the production number, a master character (master) is determined as the stay character. At this time, in the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a master character (master) is displayed in addition to the main character, and an effect of staying is performed.

  When 4-7 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the female character (Hazuki) leaves the main character is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 4-8 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the master character (master) leaves the main character is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Here, it can be said that the table shown in (6) of FIG. 40 is an effect selection table associated with each other so that the probability that the stay character is selected is different. By using such an effect selection table, it is possible to determine the type of character and the number of characters displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a by determining the type of character that produces an effect to stay and the type of character that produces an effect to leave. Therefore, it is possible to produce various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Specifically, three characters, a hero character, a female character, and a master character are displayed simultaneously for several games, or two characters, a hero character, and either a female character or a master character are displayed simultaneously, Since only the main character can be displayed alone, a variety of playability can be created at random.

  In addition, since the lottery value is set to be different depending on the gaming state and the internal winning combination, the gaming state and the internal winning combination can be estimated depending on the type and number of characters produced on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Therefore, the appeal of the production itself is increased.

  In the embodiment, the hero character is always displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if an effect classification of “main character stay” or “main character” is added, the liquid crystal display Since the number of characters displayed in the part 5a may be zero, the production can be made more diverse. Further, the number of characters that can be selected as stay characters is not limited as long as it is plural.

  Next, FIGS. 41 to 43 will be described. In the small category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the middle category.

  FIG. 41 is referred to when the effect number determined as the middle category is 1-1 (the effect category is “shooting, small role announcement type effect”).

  The small role announcement type effect is an effect that enhances the interest of the game by notifying the player that the internal winning combination is a small role. In the small role notification type effect of the embodiment, the internal winning combination is notified by the color of the happy character worn by the main character to be displayed, or the game state is notified. In the embodiment, a small role notification type effect by one character will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a small character notification type effect by a plurality of characters may be used.

  When 1-1-1 is determined as the production number, a state in which the main character wears a white happi is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. When 1-1-2 is determined as the production number, a state in which the main character wears a red happi is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. A red happi corresponds to a red cherry. When 1-1-3 is determined as the production number, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays how the main character wears a pink happi. The pink happi corresponds to the peach cherry. Therefore, it can be said that the table shown in FIG. 41 is winning combination identification information determination information for determining any of the plurality of pieces of identification information determined in advance as winning combination identification information. The plurality of identification information includes first identification information corresponding to red cherry (identification information corresponding to red happi), second identification information corresponding to peach cherry (identification information corresponding to pink happi), It can be said that the identification information different from the first identification information and the second identification information (identification information corresponding to white happi) is included.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 41, when the internal winning combination is red cherry + peach cherry, 1-1-1 is always determined as the effect number, and no other effect number is determined. In this way, when the small role notification type effect is performed when the gaming state is between non-flags, it is always displayed that the hero character wears clothes corresponding to the internal winning combination at the start operation. Is done.

  For the player, an internal winning combination is predicted based on the color of the clothes worn by the hero character and the reel stop mode (including the number of sliding symbols) in the first stop operation or the second stop operation. And enjoy the game. Further, when all the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, the player can know that the prediction is correct.

  On the other hand, although illustration is omitted, when the small role notification type effect is performed when the gaming state is between flags, the hero character wears a color happi that does not correspond to the internal winning combination at the start operation May be displayed.

  From the player's point of view, it is understood that the symbol stop mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R at the time of the third stop operation is between the flags when the happi color of the main character does not correspond to any of the colors. Can do. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game by paying attention to the color of the hero character's Happy.

  In the embodiment, the identification information for the small role notification corresponds to the first identification information corresponding to the red cherry, the second identification information corresponding to the peach cherry, and the overlapping winning of the red cherry and the peach cherry. It can be said that the first identification information and the second identification information are provided separately from the identification information. By providing such a configuration, even if a plurality of winning combinations are determined redundantly as winning combinations, and a symbol combination corresponding to one of the plurality of winning combinations is stopped and displayed on the active line In fact, it is possible to notify the player that a plurality of winning combinations have been determined as the winning combination. In addition, when a combination of symbols corresponding to one of a plurality of roles is to be stopped and displayed on the active line according to the small role notification effect, even if the stop combination cannot be displayed as a result, The player can proceed to the next game without having the misunderstanding that it is between the flags. Therefore, since the reliability of the small role notification effect is increased, the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  FIG. 42 will be described. (8) in FIG. 42 is referred to when the production number determined as the middle category is 3-1 (the production category is “conversation production, Don-chan + Hazuki production 1”), and (9) in FIG. The production number determined as the middle category is referred to as 3-2 (the production category is “conversation production, Don-chan + Hazuki production 2”). When the table shown in FIG. 42 (8) is referred to, the internal mode is always the low probability mode, and when the table shown in FIG. 42 (9) is referenced, the internal mode is always the high probability mode.

  When 3-1-1 or 3-2-1 is determined as the production number, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a conversation based on the dialogue 1 between the female character and the main character. When 3-1-2 or 3-2-2 is determined as the production number, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a conversation based on the dialogue 2 between the female character and the main character.

  When 3-1-3 or 3-2-3 is determined as the production number, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a conversation based on the dialogue 3 between the female character and the main character. When 3-1-4 or 3-2-4 is determined as the production number, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a conversation based on the dialogue 4 between the female character and the main character. When 3-1-5 or 3-2-5 is determined as the production number, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a conversation based on the dialogue 5 between the female character and the main character.

  In the embodiment, when the internal mode is the high probability mode, the lottery value corresponding to the lines 4 and 5 is larger than when the internal mode is the low probability mode. On the other hand, when the internal mode is the low probability mode, the lottery values corresponding to the lines 1 and 2 are larger than when the internal mode is the low probability mode. From the viewpoint of the player, when the words corresponding to “Serif 1” and “Serif 2” are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the internal mode can be predicted to be the low probability mode. On the other hand, when the words corresponding to “Serif 4” or “Serif 5” are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, it can be predicted that the internal mode is the high probability mode.

  FIG. 43 will be described. 43 (10) is referred to when the production number determined as the middle category is 4-1 (the production category is “conversation production, staying in Hazuki”), and (11) in FIG. 43 is the middle category. Reference is made when the determined production number is 4-5 (production category is “conversation production, stay in Hazuki”).

  When 4-1-1 or 4-5-4 is determined as the effect number, the effect that the female character (Hazuki) already determined as the stay character in the middle class is added during the first stop operation is performed. When 4-1-2 or 4-5-5 is determined as the effect number, the effect that the female character (Hazuki) already determined as the stay character in the middle class is added during the second stop operation is performed. When 4-1-3 or 4-5-6 is determined as the effect number, the effect that the female character (Hazuki) already determined as the stay character in the middle class is added during the third stop operation is performed.

  Thus, it can be said that the tables shown in (10) and (11) of FIG. 43 are effect selection tables set so that the timing at which the stay character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is different. Therefore, since the timing of performing the staying effect and the leaving effect can be made random (random), the effects on the liquid crystal display unit 5a can be varied.

  In addition, since the lottery value is set to be different depending on the gaming state and the internal winning combination, not only the type and number of characters produced on the liquid crystal display unit 5a but also the timing at which it is displayed and the timing at which it is not displayed. The gaming state and internal winning combination can be estimated. Therefore, the appeal of the production itself is increased.

  Next, FIG. 44 will be described. FIG. 44 is referred to when the effect mode determined as the stay mode is mode 4 and the effect number determined as the major classification is 5 (the effect category is “stay mode suggestion”).

  (1) in FIG. 44 is a table referred to for performing an effect suggesting the effect mode determined as the stay mode. When 5-1 is determined as the effect number, it is determined that an effect suggesting that it is effect mode 4 is performed. When 5-2 is determined as the effect number, it is determined that an effect suggesting that it is effect mode 5 is performed. When the production number is 5-3 or later, illustration and description are omitted.

  44 (2) is referred to when the effect number determined as the middle category is 5-1 (the effect category is “stay mode suggestion, effect mode 4”). When 5-1-1 is determined as the effect number, the speech 101 is determined as a speech for suggesting that the stay mode is the effect mode 4, and 5-1-2 is determined as the effect number. In this case, the speech 102 is determined as the speech. When the production number is 5-1-3 or later, illustration and description are omitted.

  By providing such a table, the player can guess the type of effect mode determined as the stay mode from the lines. Therefore, the enjoyment of guessing the stay mode can be obtained while enjoying the game by the slot machine, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The mission display lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This mission display lottery table is used when a number other than 0 is determined as the production mode number when the above-described production mode transition lottery table (FIG. 35) is referred to.

  The mission display lottery table includes lottery value information regarding the mission display identifier. The mission display identifier is information that directly defines whether or not to perform mission display on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and there are two types of mission display identifiers: “display mission” and “do not display mission”.

  In the embodiment, when any one of modes 1 to 3 is determined as the stay mode, “display mission” is selected with a probability of 32768/32768 (100%). On the other hand, when any of mode 4 to mode 10 is determined as the stay mode, “Mission display” is selected with a probability of 32768/32768 (100%).

  When “display mission” is selected as the mission display identifier, display corresponding to the effect mode determined when referring to the effect mode transition lottery table (FIG. 35) is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. For example, when the production mode is mode 1 (launch fireworks) and “display mission” is selected as the mission display identifier, “Complete the fireworks display for the fireworks display!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The

  In the embodiment, the stay mode type and the selected mission display identifier type correspond one-to-one, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, both the lottery value corresponding to the mission display identifier “display mission” and the lottery value corresponding to the mission display identifier “do not display mission” may be other than zero. Thereby, even if the internal mode is mode 4 to mode 10, “display mission” may be selected. Even when the internal mode is mode 1 to mode 3, “Do not display mission” may be selected.

  Moreover, since the type of stay mode and the type of the mission display identifier to be selected correspond one-to-one, it may be determined only by the processing operation of the image control microcomputer 81 without providing the mission display lottery table. That is, the process of step S336 in FIG. 73 described later is performed by determining “the type of stay mode, and in the case of mode 1 to mode 3”, determining “display mission” as the mission display identifier. If it is, “decide not to display mission” may be determined.

  The mission display game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This mission display game number determination table is used when “display mission” is selected as the mission display identifier when referring to the aforementioned mission display lottery table (FIG. 45).

  The mission display game number determination table includes lottery value information on the mission display game number. The number of mission display games is information that directly defines the number of unit games for which mission display is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In the embodiment, there are three types of games: 10, 20, and 30.

  In the embodiment, the probability that “10” is selected as the number of mission display games is 16384/32768 (about 50%), and the probability that “20” is selected is 12288/32768 (about 38%). The probability that “30” is selected is 4096/32768 (about 12%).

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (at the start of the game) (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, To do.

  In step S3, a bonus operation check process described with reference to FIG. 49 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, a medal insertion / start check process described with reference to FIG. 50 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switch 11.

  In step S5, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S6, game state monitoring processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In this gaming state monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not determined that the game has been played, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S7, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, RT game number counter update processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. This start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S10, a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 55 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. To do.

  In step S13, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S14. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S14, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 60 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

  In step S17 of FIG. 48, a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. The display combination search process is a process of setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In step S18, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a display combination establishment command including information on the established display combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, the bonus end counter is updated based on the number of payouts, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a process corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  In step S22, a medal payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, it is determined whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set. The flag is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is off when the RB gaming state is not set. The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, and is on when the BB is operating, and is off when the BB is not operating.

  In step S24, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 63 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the bonus end check process, whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state (the number of games) has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 8 times), or the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state can be won (for example, 8 times). It is determined whether or not the bonus end number has become 0 or less. If it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, the bonus is ended.

  In step S25, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 64 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the bonus operation check process, if the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 49, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag (BB operating flag) is on (step S31). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG. 47, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. Specifically, the RB operating flag is updated to ON, and the possible game number and the possible winning number are stored in the RAM 33. In step S31 to step S33, when either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag (BB operating flag) is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on when the RB gaming state ends. Thus, processing is performed so that the RB gaming state starts again.

  The medal insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0, that is, whether or not replay has been established in the previous game (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S43, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S42. The automatic insertion counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be automatically inserted when the display combination is replay. In step S42, an automatic loading process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In the automatic loading process, a process of updating the number of sheets to be inserted (the number of sheets to be inserted) to 3 based on the automatic loading counter is performed. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals.

  In step S43, it is checked whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S and the BET switch 11, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. Whether or not a medal has been inserted is determined by whether or not the CPU 31 has detected a signal from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switch 11.

  In step S45, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion number counter is 3. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, the insertion number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S47. In this process, based on the number of inserted medals and the depressing operation of the BET switch 11, a process of adding the corresponding numerical value to the inserted number counter is performed.

  In step S47, processing for transmitting a BET command to the sub-control circuit 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S48, processing for validating the number of valid lines corresponding to the number of BETs is performed, and the process proceeds to step S48. In this process, a process for validating five active lines is performed. In step S49, a process of updating the credit counter is performed, and the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S51, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion number counter is 3. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 47, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6), determines the type of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 11) and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S61), and proceeds to step S62. Move. In step S62, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S64. Here, when the determination of step S63 is NO, it is a case between flags, and when it is YES, it is a case between non-flags. In step S64, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 11, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S66. Thus, “13” is set for the general gaming state (between non-flags), “5” for the RB gaming state, “11” for the RT1 gaming state (between non-flags), and the RT2 gaming state ( “13” in the case of non-flag) or RT3 gaming state (between non-flags), general gaming state (between flags), RT1 gaming state (between flags), RT2 gaming state (between flags), or RT3 gaming state ( "Between flags", "11" is set as the winning number.

  In step S66, the internal lottery table determined in step S61 is referred to, and the stored random number value is compared with the winning number and the lower limit value (L) and upper limit value (U) corresponding to the stored setting. . In step S67, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S68, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S72 in FIG.

  In step S68, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state or an RT gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S69, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S70. In step S69, 1 is added to the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S70.

  In step S70, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 12), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set in the register of the CPU 31 based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S72 in FIG.

  In step S72 of FIG. 52, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S65 in FIG.

  In step S74, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S75. Thereby, the carryover combination can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S75, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 3 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S76, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won internally, specifically, whether or not the internal winning combination 3 storage area is other than zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S77, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S77, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S79, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S80. In step S79, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  In step S80, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S81, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S81, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, the RT game number counter is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 53, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S95. In step S94, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 10), and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. In step S96, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 54, the RT game number counter update processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S103, the RT game number counter is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S105, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S105, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 55, the rotating cylinder stop initial setting process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 sets internal lottery result information stored in the RAM 33 in a register (step S111), and proceeds to step S112. In step S112, internal lottery result information corresponding to the internal winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S113. In step S113, a numerical value corresponding to the internal lottery result information is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S114.

  In the processing of step S113, for example, when the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to a loss, 0 is stored in the stop selection counter, and when the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to a bell. 1 is stored in the stop select counter.

  In step S114, referring to the stop table determination table (FIG. 15), a stop table corresponding to the stored stop select counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, 3 is set as the number of processing executions, and the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 56, the expected display combination storing process will be described. In this process, before the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the symbol position for each of the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is performed to predict the display combination corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed in the case.

  First, the CPU 31 sets 3 as the number of display combination retrievals set in the spinning cylinder stop initial determination process as the display combination retrieval number (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In step S122, the head address of the expected display combination storing area 1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S123. In step S123, “0” is set as a symbol position in a predetermined storage area of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating are searched from the right side based on the display combination search count, determined as search target reels, and the process proceeds to step S125. Specifically, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that have been rotated for the number of display combination searches are searched from the right side, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are searched last are determined as search target reels. That is, among the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R located on the left side are determined as search target reels. For example, when the number of display combination searches is “3”, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are searched in the order of the right reel 3R, the center reel 3C, and the left reel 3L, and the left reel 3L. Is determined as a search target reel.

  In step S125, the symbol storage area is updated based on the reel to be searched and the symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S126. For example, assuming that the symbol position is “0” and the search target reel is stopped, for each symbol display area corresponding to the search target reel, an identifier corresponding to the type of the symbol positioned in the symbol display area Is stored in the symbol storage area. That is, the symbol position is incremented by “1” (step S128 described later), and this process is performed until the symbol position is updated to “21” (step S129 described later), so that the symbol display corresponding to the reel to be searched is displayed. Identifiers corresponding to the types of symbols located in the area are stored in the symbol storage areas of symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  In step S126, a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S127. In this processing, based on the combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas, the display combination is determined or the display combination is predicted for each symbol position.

  In step S127, the expected display combination status acquisition process described later with reference to FIGS. 58 and 59 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S128. In this process, basically, a priority pull-in status is determined for each symbol position based on the predicted display combination in step S126, and the result is stored in the expected display combination storage area.

  In step S128, the display combination storing area is cleared, the symbol position value is incremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol position is “21”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S130, four symbols are copied from the start address of the expected display combination storing area to the remaining expected display combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S131. In step S131, the display combination storing area is cleared, and “1” is subtracted from the number of display combination searches stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is zero. When this determination is YES, the following processing is performed according to the referenced processing. That is, when the expected display combination storing process is referred to in the spinning cylinder stop initial setting process, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S11 of FIG. 47, and in the stop control process (FIG. 60 described later), When the expected display combination storing process is referred to, the process of step S181 in FIG. 60 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the determination in step S132 is no, the process moves to step S133. In step S133, the expected display combination is stored in the expected display combination storage area, the expected display combination storage area and the symbol position are updated, and the process proceeds to step S123.

  The expected display combination storing area is updated as follows. When the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 is set, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the expected display combination storing area 2 and when the address of the expected display combination storing area 2 is set, The address of the expected display combination storing area 3 is set. Then, the CPU 31 updates all identifiers stored in the symbol storage area to “11111111”.

  In addition, the symbol position is updated as follows. The CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the stop control position. That is, in the stop control process (FIG. 60 described later), when the expected display combination storing process is referred to (that is, when the expected display combination storing process is performed after the stop operation is performed), the stop control position is set. Has been determined. Therefore, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on this stop control position. Specifically, the CPU 31 assumes a case where the rotation of the reel stops at the stop control position determined in the process of step S214 in FIG. 62 to be described later. In this case, the CPU 31 is positioned in each symbol display area of the reel. The identifier corresponding to the type of symbol to be stored is stored in the symbol storage area. By doing in this way, the data stored in the symbol storage area indicates the combination of symbols displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the determined stop control position. The stop control position is a symbol position when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R where the stop operation has been performed are stopped.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S141), and proceeds to step S142. In this process, 3 is set as the initial value of the effective line counter. In step S142, the head address of the symbol combination table (FIG. 13) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S143. When the head address of the symbol combination table is set, the CPU 31 displays the symbol combination corresponding to the bell (that is, the identifier corresponding to the symbol type constituting the symbol combination) and the payout number data. Can be referred to. In addition, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table (step S148 described later), and the mountain, red cherry, peach cherry, replay 7, replay 6, replay 5, replay 4, replay 3, replay 2, replay 1 , BB1, BB2, and special data can be referred to in this order.

  In step S143, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, it is determined whether or not they match except for the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is stored. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S149, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S145.

  In step S145, the display combination is determined, the logical sum of the display combination data and the data stored in the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S146. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table based on the information on the combination of the three symbols in the symbol storage area compared in the process of step S143, and displays a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination. The logical combination of the data of the display combination and the data stored in the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area.

  In step S146, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S147, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S149. In step S147, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S148. Specifically, the value of the payout number corresponding to the display combination determined in step S145 is stored in the payout number counter. The payout number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out by the medal payout process in step S20 of FIG.

  In step S148, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S149. In step S149, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code (that is, whether or not the end code is detected). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S150, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S150, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the following processing is performed according to the referenced processing. That is, when the display combination search process is performed in the process of step S17 of FIG. 48, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S18 of FIG. 48, and in the display combination expected storage process (FIG. 56). When the display combination retrieval process is referred to, the process of step S127 of FIG. 56 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the determination in step S150 is no, the process moves to step S151. In step S151, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and then the process of step S142 is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 detects the end code, and stores it in the symbol combination and symbol combination table stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the value of the current effective line counter. It is determined that comparison with all symbol combinations (step S143) has been performed, and the symbol combinations and symbol combination tables stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display lines corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter are stored in the symbol combination table. Comparison with all stored symbol combinations is performed. If the CPU 31 determines that the comparison has been performed for all the effective lines, the display combination search process is terminated.

  With reference to FIGS. 58 and 59, the expected display combination status acquisition process will be described. This process is performed in order to acquire the priority pull-in status.

  First, the CPU 31 acquires an internal winning flag and display combination data (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S162, an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination and the display combination is obtained, and the result and the logical combination of the display combination are obtained, and the process proceeds to step S163. Here, the exclusive OR of the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area is calculated, and the logical product of the operation result and the data stored in the display combination storage area is calculated. By taking this, it is possible to determine whether or not the display combination identified by the data stored in the display combination storage area (predicted display combination) is included in the internal winning combination. That is, the display combination corresponding to the bit in which “1” is stored in the result of the logical product is not included in the internal winning combination. In this way, a display combination that is not allowed by the internal winning combination can be identified.

  In step S163, the reel number to be searched is set, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, it is determined whether the search target reel is the left reel 3L and the expected display combination includes a cherry (either red cherry or peach cherry). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, the internal winning flag of cherry (the internal winning flag of red cherry and the internal winning flag of peach cherry) is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, it is determined whether or not the bits related to replay (replays 1 to 7) and bonuses (BB1, BB2) are on and included in the display combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S167, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S168. In step S167, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination bit relating to the payout is on and included in the display combination. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S171 in FIG. 59, and when NO, the process moves to a step S169.

  In step S168, it is determined whether or not the cherry internal winning flag is cleared in the process of step S165. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S170, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S169. In step S169, it is determined whether or not the stop operation is after the second stop operation. This determination is performed by determining whether or not the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is effective is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S170, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG.

  In step S170, “80H” is determined as the priority pull-in status, and the flow proceeds to step S178 in FIG. “80H” is represented by a hexadecimal number, but is represented by “10000000” in a binary number. When this “10000000” is determined as the priority pull-in status, the priority pull-in status becomes “10000000” indicating stop prohibition. With this status, in the third stop operation, basically, a combination of symbols corresponding to an expected display combination not included in the internal winning combination is not displayed along the active line. However, if the expected display combination is cherry (red cherry or peach cherry), the stop operation corresponding to the left reel 3L will cause the symbol corresponding to the cherry (red cherry or peach cherry) not included in the internal winning combination. The combination is not displayed along the active line.

  In step S171 of FIG. 59, the priority order table (FIG. 24) is set, and the process proceeds to step S172. In step S172, "5" is set as the number of checks, "1" is set as the initial priority value, and the process proceeds to step S173. The number of checks is the number of times the drawing data specified in the priority table is referred to in order to obtain the priority drawing status corresponding to the current symbol position.

  In step S173, based on the priority table (FIG. 24), the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the current priority, the internal winning combination, and the display combination is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S174. In step S174, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of the process in step S173 is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S176, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S175. In step S175, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the current priority order is acquired, the logical sum with the already acquired priority pull-in status is taken, and the process proceeds to step S176.

  Here, if NO is determined in the process of step S174 (the logic of the pull-in data corresponding to the priority order, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, and the data stored in the display combination storage area When the product operation result is not “0”), one of the display combinations corresponding to the data stored in the display combination storage area is an internal winning combination corresponding to the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area. It turns out that it is included in the internal winning combination corresponding to the combination and pull-in data.

  In step S176, “1” is subtracted from the number of checks, “1” is added to the priority, and the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S178, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S173. In step S178, the priority pull-in status is stored in the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the current symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S128 in FIG.

  In this way, in the expected display combination status acquisition process for determining the priority pull-in status based on the priority order table, the pull-in data corresponding to the priority order and the internal winnings are assigned to all the priority orders in ascending order from the priority order “1”. It is determined whether or not the operation result of the logical product of the data stored in the combination storing area and the data stored in the display combination storing area is “0”. If it is determined that the calculation result is not “0”, a priority pull-in status corresponding to the current priority order is acquired, and a process of performing a logical sum with the already acquired priority pull-in status is performed.

  The stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button is turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed (step). S181). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S182, and if NO, the process moves to step S186.

  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. By updating the valid stop button flag to OFF, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once pressed is invalidated thereafter.

  In step S182, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S183, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S181. In step S183, information on the right rotating reel is set, and the process proceeds to step S184. With this information, for example, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel.

  In step S184, it is determined whether it is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S185, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S186. In step S185, automatic third stop processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the type of symbol counter and stop button, and the process proceeds to step S187. The symbol counter is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. That is, the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c can be identified based on the symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter. That is, since the symbol counter and the stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated are equivalent, the CPU 31 starts the stop with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The number of sliding frames is extracted from the position.

  In step S187, a priority pull-in control process described later with reference to FIG. 61 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S188. In this process, the planned stop position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols and the symbol counter. In step S188, a reel stop command (rotating drum stop command) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S189. The reel stop command includes information such as the scheduled stop position and the number of sliding frames determined in the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 61 described later).

  In step S189, the process waits for the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have been stopped for the determined number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S190. In step S190, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S191.

  In step S191, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S192, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S192, the expected display combination storing process described with reference to FIG. 56 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S181.

  The priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIGS. This process is performed to determine the scheduled stop position based on the predicted display combination.

  First, the CPU 31 selects the expected display combination storing area according to the pressed stop button (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. Specifically, the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R on which the pressing operation has been performed is selected.

  In step S202, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the number of checks is selected from the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibition”, determined as display combination prediction data, and the process proceeds to step S204. In the processing of step S202 and step S203, for example, the CPU 31 has an area corresponding to the symbol position “0” (that is, the symbol counter is “0”) when the stop operation is performed in the expected display combination storing area. Is compared with the priority pull-in status stored in the area corresponding to the symbol position “4”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except “stop prohibition” to predict the expected display combination Determine as.

  In step S204, the search order table (FIG. 21) is set, “1” is set as the initial value of the search order, and the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table (step S186 in FIG. 60), and the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter is added by the number of sliding frames to obtain the priority pull-in status, and the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, it is determined whether or not the priority pull-in status acquired in the process of step S206 is prohibited from being stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S211, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not the priority pull-in status acquired in the process of step S206 is the same as the expected display combination data. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S214 in FIG. 62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding frames has been saved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S211, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, the number of sliding frames is saved, and the process proceeds to step S211. In step S211, "1" is subtracted from the number of checks, "1" is added to the search order, and the process proceeds to step S212 in FIG.

  In step S212 of FIG. 62, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S205 in FIG. In step S213, the retracted number of sliding frames is restored, and the process proceeds to step S214. In step S214, the stop control position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols and the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S188 in FIG. In this process, the symbol position when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the determined number of sliding frames is determined as the stop control position.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S221). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S228. In step S222, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S223.

  In step S223, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S224, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S225. In step S224, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S225, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S227, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S226. In step S226, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S227, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S228.

  In step S227, RB end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S228. Specifically, clearing the RB operating flag, clearing the number of possible winnings and the number of possible gamings are performed. In step S228, it is determined whether or not the payable sheet counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S3 of FIG. 47, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S229.

  In step S229, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S230. Specifically, the payable sheet counter is cleared. In step S230, the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag, BB2 operating flag) is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S231. In step S231, the RB operation flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S232. In step S232, the RT3 operating flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S233. In step S233, 711 is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S241). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S242, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S243. In step S242, BB1 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S245. In the BB1 operation process, the BB1 operation flag is updated to ON, and 465 is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S243, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S244, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S248. In step S244, BB2 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S245. In the BB2 operation process, the BB2 operating flag is updated to ON, and 465 is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S245, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S246. In step S246, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S247. In step S247, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  In step S248, it is determined whether or not the display combination is any one of replay 1 to replay 5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S249, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. In step S249, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S250. In step S250, 2 is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 65, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU (CPU 31) will be described. This periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S251), and proceeds to step S252. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed. In step S252, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S253.

  In step S253, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S254. Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of the reel is controlled. In step S254, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S255. In step S255, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S256. In step S256, a timer management process is performed and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

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

  The sub control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and the sub-control processing stored in the program ROM 83 is performed based on the generation of the interrupt. It is comprised so that it may carry out sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S261), and proceeds to step S262. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71). In step S262, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 67 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S263.

  In step S263, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S264. In step S264, an image drawing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S265. In step S265, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S266, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S261.

  In step S266, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the flow proceeds to step S267. In step S267, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S261.

  The command input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is an unprocessed command (step S271). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S272, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S263 in FIG. In step S272, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S273.

  In step S273, jump processing corresponding to the type of command described later with reference to FIG. 68 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S274. Specifically, based on the jump table (FIG. 28), the jump destination process corresponding to the head data of the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S274. In step S274, the unprocessed command is set as processed, and the process proceeds to step S263 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 68, the jump process according to the type of command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is an unprocessed command (step S281). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S282, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S274 in FIG. In step S282, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S283, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S284.

  In step S283, game start command processing described later with reference to FIG. 69 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S274 in FIG. In step S284, processing corresponding to the received command is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S274 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 69, the game start command process will be described. The game start command process is executed when a game start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S291). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S292, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S293. In step S292, an RT gaming stage transition lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S293.

  In step S293, an effect related process described later with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S294. In step S294, it is determined whether or not it is a bonus internal winning game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the non-flag game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S295, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S296.

  In step S295, a setting estimation effect table determination process described later with reference to FIG. 74 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S274 in FIG. In step S296, it is determined whether or not it is between flags. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S274 in FIG. 67, and when NO, the process moves to a step S297. In step S297, an internal mode transition lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S274 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 70, the RT game stage transition lottery process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal mode (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. The internal mode set here is an internal mode determined by an internal mode transition lottery process described later and stored in the work RAM 114. In step S302, a stage is determined according to the stage transition lottery table (FIG. 31) according to the gaming state and the set internal mode, and the process proceeds to step S293 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 71 and 72, the effect related processing will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a mission display game number counter (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. The mission display game number counter set here is the number of mission display games determined in the effect mode transition lottery process described later and stored in the work RAM 114.

  In step S312, it is determined whether the mission display game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S313, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S314. The process of step S312 is based on the effect mode determined with reference to the effect selection table on the condition that the value of the mission display game number counter is determined by the process of step S338 of FIG. 73 described later. The control of 5a is switched to the control of the effect means based on the mission display identifier “display mission”, and the mission display identifier “mission display” is provided on condition that the unit game of the number of times determined after this switching is performed. It can be said that this is a process of switching from the control of the rendering means based on “to” to the control of the liquid crystal display unit 5a based on the rendering mode determined with reference to the rendering selection table.

  In step S313, the mission display game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S319 in FIG. In step S314, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. Specifically, it is determined whether either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S315, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S316. In step S315, effect data based on the set value is determined according to the setting estimation effect table determined in the setting estimation effect table determination process (FIG. 74 described later), and the process proceeds to step S319 in FIG.

  In step S316, the present production mode is set, and the process proceeds to step S317. In step S317, an effect mode transition lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 73 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S318. In step S318, effect data is determined based on the gaming state, establishment flag, accompanying character, effect mode, and the like according to the effect selection table illustrated in FIGS. 36 to 44, and the process proceeds to step S319 in FIG. This process switches the effect selection table according to the gaming state, establishment flag, accompanying character, effect mode, etc., and the effect number corresponding to the numerical value range including the random number value extracted by the random number lottery based on the switched effect selection table Can be said to be processing for determining the production number to be produced on the liquid crystal display unit 5a in response to reception of the start command.

  In step S319, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect execution flag is retracted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S320, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S294 in FIG. In step S320, it is determined whether or not it is the last game of the continuous performance. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S321, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is other than losing. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S323, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S294 in FIG. In step S323, it is determined whether the effect number is related to continuous effect data. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S324, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S294 in FIG.

  In step S324, an effect rewriting table (not shown) is set, the game effect of the next game is rewritten, and the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, the continuous effect execution flag is saved, and the process proceeds to step S294 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 73, the effect mode transition lottery process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the effect mode transition lottery table (FIG. 35) stored in the program ROM 83 in the register (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the effect mode transition lottery table is referred to, the effect mode lottery is performed based on the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S333.

  In step S333, it is determined whether or not the presentation mode won in the process of step S332 is other than zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S334, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S318 in FIG. In step S334, the winning effect mode is updated, and the process proceeds to step S335.

  In step S335, the mission display lottery table (FIG. 45) stored in the program ROM 83 is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S336. In step S336, the mission display lottery table is referred to, the mission display identifier is lottery, and the process proceeds to step S337.

  In step S337, it is determined whether or not the winning mission display identifier is “display mission”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S338, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S318 in FIG. In step S338, the mission display game number is determined in accordance with the mission display game number determination table (FIG. 46), stored in the work RAM 84, and the process proceeds to step S318 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 74, the setting estimation effect table determination process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the BB operating setting guess effect table determination table (FIG. 32) stored in the program ROM 83 in the register (step S341), and proceeds to step S342. In step S342, it is determined whether or not the mission display game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S343, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S344.

  In step S343, regardless of the set internal mode, based on the high probability mode, the setting estimated effect table is determined with reference to the BB operating setting estimated effect table determination table (FIG. 32), and step S274 in FIG. 67 is performed. Move on. In step S344, based on the set internal mode, the setting estimated effect table is determined with reference to the BB operating setting estimated effect table determination table (FIG. 32), and the process proceeds to step S274 in FIG.

  The internal mode transition lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the game state storage area provided in the sub-control circuit 72 (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In step S352, it is determined whether or not bit 0 of the game state storage area is on. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not the game state is a general game state. When the determination in step S352 is YES, the process proceeds to step S353, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S354.

  In step S353, according to the internal mode transition lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 29), lottery of the transition identifier is performed based on the internal mode and internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S354. In step S354, it is determined whether or not bit 2 of the game state storage area is on. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not the game state is RT. If the determination in step S354 is YES, the process moves to step S355, and if NO, the process moves to step S356.

  In step S355, according to the RT gaming state internal mode transition lottery table (FIG. 30), lottery of the transition identifier is performed based on the internal mode and the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S356. In step S356, it is determined whether or not the winning transfer identifier is “transfer”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S357, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S274 in FIG. In step S357, the current internal mode is updated to the winning internal mode, and the process proceeds to step S274 in FIG.

  The image drawing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires various effect data determined in the above-described game start command process (FIG. 69) (step S361), and proceeds to step S362. In step S362, the acquired various effect data is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S265 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 77 to 86, an operation example of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. 77 to 78 show an operation example 1, and FIG. 79 shows an operation example 2. 80 and 81 show an operation example 3, and FIGS. 82 and 83 show an operation example 4. 84 and 85 show an operation example 5 and FIG. 86 shows an operation example 6.

  First, the operation example 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 77 to 78. In this operation example 1, when both the red cherry and the peach cherry are determined as the internal winning combination, the pressing operation of the left stop button 7L is performed at the symbol position “10” as the first stop operation (that is, The stop start position corresponding to the left reel 3L is “10”), and the center stop button 7C is pressed at the symbol position “8” as the second stop operation (that is, corresponding to the center reel 3C). The stop start position is “8”), and the right stop button 7R is pressed at the symbol position “0” as the third stop operation (ie, the stop start position corresponding to the right reel 3R is “0”). It is an example of operation in the case of FIG. 77 shows the transition of data stored in the expected display combination storage area in this case (that is, priority pull-in status), and FIG. 78 shows the relationship between the display windows 4L, 4L, 4R and the liquid crystal display unit 5a in this case. A display example is shown.

  With reference to FIG. 77, the operation of the rotating cylinder stop initial setting process (FIG. 55) and the priority pull-in control process (FIGS. 61 and 62) will be described.

  First, since both the red cherry and the peach cherry are determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, the red cherry + peach cherry stop table ((1) in FIG. 17) is determined, and the red cherry + peach. Stores the top address of the cherry stop table. In addition, a rotating identifier is stored in all symbol storage areas.

  Next, in the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 56), the display combination search process (FIG. 57), and the expected display combination status acquisition process (FIGS. 58 and 59), the symbol positions “0” of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The priority pull-in status is sequentially determined for all symbol positions up to symbol position “20”. As a result, as shown in (1) of FIG. 77, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the display combination storing area. 77 (1), the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the central reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R. Correspond.

(First stop operation Stop control process)
First, since the left stop button 7L is pressed when the symbol counter is “10”, the number of sliding symbols “3” is extracted from the red cherry + peach cherry stop table ((1) in FIG. 17). Thereafter, in the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 61), since the first stop operation is a pressing operation of the left stop button 7L, the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (1) of FIG. 77 is selected. Next, “5” which is the maximum possible number of sliding frames is set as the number of checks. Then, the priority pull-in statuses corresponding to the number of checks are acquired in the order of addresses from the address corresponding to the symbol counter “10”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibited (ie, 80H)”. Here, “00000001” at the symbol position “13” is the highest priority pull-in status, and is determined as the expected display combination data.

  Next, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding frames “3” extracted from the search order table (FIG. 21) and the red cherry + peach cherry stop table (FIG. 17). Is done. The number of sliding frames in the search order “1” (here, the number of sliding frames “3”) obtained from the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponding to the symbol counter “10” based on the search order table The priority pull-in status stored in (that is, symbol position “13”) is acquired. Since the priority pull-in status acquired here and the expected display combination data are the same, “3” is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and the stop control position “13” is determined. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “13”, as shown in (2) and (A) of FIG. 78, the left display window 4L has an upper “BAR”. "Is displayed," Red cherry "is displayed in the middle row, and" White 7 "is displayed in the lower row.

(After the first stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
For the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the above-described priority pull-in status is determined. As a result, as shown in (2) of FIG. 77, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In (2) of FIG. 77, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the central reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(Second stop operation stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the central reel 3C is “8”, the number of sliding symbols “2” is extracted from the red cherry + peach cherry stop table (FIG. 17), and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. . Then, the search order table (FIG. 21) is referred to. As a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “2”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames ( Corresponding to the search order “2”), the stop control position “12” is determined. Then, when the rotation of the central reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “12”, as shown in (2) and (A) of FIG. "Is displayed," Replay "is displayed in the middle row, and" Bell "is displayed in the lower row.

(After the second stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
For the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the priority pull-in status is determined as described above. As a result, as shown in (3) of FIG. 77, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area.

(Third stop operation stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “0”, the number of sliding symbols “1” is extracted from the red cherry + peach cherry stop table (FIG. 17), and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. . Then, with reference to the search order table (FIG. 21), as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on this number of sliding frames “1”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames ( Corresponding to the search order “5”), the stop control position “4” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “4”, as shown in (2) and (A) of FIG. "Is displayed," Mountain "is displayed in the middle, and" Replay "is displayed in the lower.

  Through the above processing, at least one symbol stop among a plurality of symbol stop positions predetermined for each of the plurality of display windows 4L, 4C, 4R according to the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. It is determined whether or not the distance between the position and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination determined with reference to the internal winning combination determination table is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding frames, and the number of sliding frames is determined based on this determination. The symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the symbol stop position based on the determined number of sliding symbols.

  Next, display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the liquid crystal display unit 5a will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the display example of FIG. 78, the internal winning combination, the stop operation order, and the stop start position are the same as the conditions described in the description of FIG. 77, and the game state, the effect mode, and the effect classification are between non-flags. This is a display example in the case of mode 1, 1-1-1.

  FIG. 78 (1) shows a display example after the start operation. More specifically, FIGS. 78 (1) and (A) show display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R after the start operation, and FIGS. 78 (1) and (B) show the liquid crystal display section after the start operation. A display example of 5a is shown.

  In the display examples of (1) and (A) in FIG. 78, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are shown rotating. In the display examples of FIGS. 78 (1) and 78 (B), the main character 201 (Don-chan) is shooting. The main character's Happy color is white. White happiness corresponds to the case where a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously.

  (2) of FIG. 78 shows a display example after the third stop operation. More specifically, (2) and (A) in FIG. 78 show display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R after the third stop operation, and (2) and (B) in FIG. 78 are after the third stop operation. A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a is shown.

  In the display examples of (2) and (A) of FIG. 78, “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c described above, and red cherry is established. In the display examples of (2) and (B) of FIG. 78, a state in which the shooting by the main character 201 (Don-chan) hits and the parent character 203 (master) congratulates the shooting is shown.

  Here, the conventional gaming machine that performs the small role notification type effect is configured to notify only a single small role that does not have a portion where the random number ranges corresponding to the combinations overlap. Therefore, in a gaming machine in which a random number range corresponding to a combination partially or entirely overlaps among a plurality of types of combinations, it cannot be notified that a plurality of types of combinations are won in a single unit game. In particular, it is a gaming machine having a configuration in which red cherry and peach cherry can be won by overlapping, and “red cherry” constituting a symbol combination corresponding to red cherry and symbol combination corresponding to peach cherry “ In a gaming machine with a configuration where the distance from the “Peach Cherry” is greater than the maximum number of sliding frames, the player will be suspended when multiple types of roles are won and a notification corresponding to the Peach Cherry is given. Depending on the timing of the operation, the red cherry may be drawn without being able to draw the peach cherry. In such a case, since “red cherry” that is a symbol combination that is different from the peach cherry corresponding to the notification is stopped on the active line, BB or RB is determined as the winning combination. There is a possibility of giving the player a misunderstanding that it may be.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, the identification information corresponding to the red happi suggesting red cherry, the identification information corresponding to the pink happi suggesting peach cherry, and the white happi different from these two identification information are supported. Identification information. The sub-control circuit determines the identification information corresponding to the white happi as the winning combination identification information when the red cherry and the peach cherry are won. Thereby, it can be notified that a plurality of types of winning combinations are won in a single unit game. Even if “Peach Cherry” is stopped and displayed after notification, the player actually wins Peach Cherry even if “Red Cherry” is stopped and displayed as a result. I can understand what I was doing. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game with confidence without having the misunderstanding that BB or RB is determined as the winning combination.

  In addition, referring to FIG. 41 described above, the identification information corresponding to the white happi may be referred to even when cherry + BB (either red cherry + BB2 or peach cherry + BB1) is determined as the winning combination. . Therefore, when the production based on the identification information corresponding to the white happi is performed, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the red cherry and the symbol combination corresponding to the peach cherry are stopped and displayed on the active line, Either BB1 or BB2 may be determined as a winning combination. For the player, when the presentation based on the identification information corresponding to the white happi is performed, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the red cherry or the symbol combination corresponding to the peach cherry is stopped and displayed on the display unit. Regardless, the game can be advanced while expecting that the specific role is determined as the winning role, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, an operation example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In this operation example 2, as the first stop operation, the left stop button 7L is pressed at the symbol position “11” (that is, the stop start position corresponding to the left reel 3L is “11”). As the second stop operation, the center stop button 7C is pressed at the symbol position “8” (that is, the stop start position corresponding to the center reel 3C is “8”), and the right stop is performed as the third stop operation. This is an operation example when the pressing operation of the button 7R is performed at the symbol position “0” (that is, the stop start position corresponding to the right reel 3R is “0”).

  (1) in FIG. 79 is a display example when both BB2 and red cherry are determined as the internal winning combination. Referring to (1) of FIG. 16 described above, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “11” of the left reel 3L is “2”. Here, referring to FIG. 3 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “13” is “red cherry”. Therefore, in this display example, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  (2) of FIG. 79 is a display example when both red cherry and peach cherry are determined as the internal winning combination. Referring to (1) of FIG. 16 described above, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “11” of the left reel 3L is “2”. Here, referring to FIG. 3 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “13” is “red cherry”. Therefore, in this display example, “red cherry” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  (3) of FIG. 79 is a display example when a red cherry is determined independently as an internal winning combination. Referring to (1) of FIG. 16 described above, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “11” of the left reel 3L is “1”. Here, referring to FIG. 3 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “12” is “white 7”, and the “red cherry” corresponding to the code number “13” is above it. Therefore, in this display example, “red cherry” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left display window 4L.

  As described above, in the embodiment, different stop tables are determined when both the red cherry and the combination other than the red cherry are determined and when only the red cherry is determined, and the reel 3L is determined based on the stop table. , 3C, 3R rotation stop control. Therefore, as shown in (1) to (3) of FIG. 79, even when the same symbol combination (here, symbol combinations corresponding to red cherry) is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Since the effective line on which this symbol combination is displayed can be made different, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored, and it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery for determining the stop table. Can be reduced.

  In addition, not only when BB2 and red cherry wins, but also when red cherry and peach cherry wins, “red cherry (design 98)” is displayed at the central symbol stop position. Control to stop is performed. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that he / she has won BB2 by stopping “red cherry (symbol 98)” in the left display window 4L. Also, “red cherry (symbol 98)” stops at the central symbol stop position, compared to the case where control is performed so that “red cherry (symbol 98)” stops at the central symbol stop position only when BB2 wins. More opportunities to do so, and more opportunities to expect to win BB2. In addition, when the “red cherry (symbol 98)” stops at the symbol stop position in the center, the player is asked whether this happened when BB2 and red cherry were doubled. Since it is not known whether the cherry and peach cherries won in duplicate, it is possible to infer multiple winning combinations from one event. From the above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a game property that the player can guess the expectation of winning BB2 and the type of winning combination.

  Next, the operation example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 80 and 81. This operation example 3 is an operation example when the gaming state is between non-flags and the internal winning combination is lost.

  Regardless of the gaming state, the sub control circuit 72 refers to the effect mode transition lottery table (FIG. 35) according to the operation of the start lever 6, and determines the effect mode determined by the random number lottery as the stay mode. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 determines the effect category based on the effect selection table A (major category) corresponding to the determined stay mode, and controls the liquid crystal display unit 5a based on the determined effect category. At this time, the effect mode transition lottery table corresponds to each of the modes 1 to 10 provided corresponding to each of the plurality of special effects, and numerical information composed of substantially the same lottery values, and these modes 1 ~ Numerical value information corresponding to mode 0 which is configured with a numerical value larger than the sum of lottery values corresponding to mode 10 and which is provided corresponding to the normal performance. Further, the effect selection table is provided corresponding to a corresponding effect mode corresponding to the effect selection table among the plurality of effect modes (for example, mode 1 when the effect selection table is an effect selection table for mode 1). Corresponding to the received corresponding effect category (for example, when the corresponding effect mode is mode 1, the effect category 7), numerical information (lottery value information) composed of values of almost 0, and the corresponding effect mode, Is a non-corresponding effect category (for example, the non-corresponding effect mode is mode 2 to 2) provided corresponding to another non-corresponding effect mode (for example, mode 2 to 10 when the corresponding effect mode is mode 1). In the case of 10, it includes numerical information (lottery value information) corresponding to performance classifications 8 to 15 and the like. At this time, the sub-control circuit 72 may perform control that suggests the type of the determined stay mode.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 sets the mission display identifiers “display mission” and “do not display mission” on condition that any one of the modes 1 to 10 provided as the special performance mode is determined as the stay mode. One of the mission display identifiers is determined as the winning identifier, and the mission display identifier “mission display” is determined as the winning identifier. Determine the number of performances to suggest. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 controls the liquid crystal display unit 5a based on the mission display for the determined number of times. At this time, when the main control circuit 71 determines either BB1 or BB2 as the winning combination, the sub control circuit 72 does not display the mission display even if the previously determined number of mission displays are not performed. Production control based on another mode 1 to mode 10 is performed.

  FIG. 80 is a diagram showing the contents of each pattern when such control is performed. FIG. 81 shows a display example in the case of each pattern shown in FIG. First, referring to FIG. 80, pattern 1 corresponds to the case where the effect mode is mode 4 and the effect number is 7. In other words, mode 4 is determined as the stay mode among the plurality of effect modes, and “launch fireworks” that is one of the non-corresponding effect categories provided corresponding to mode 1 different from mode 4 is the effect category. It corresponds to the case where it is decided. Pattern 2 corresponds to the case where the effect mode is mode 4 and the effect number is 5-1-1. In other words, this corresponds to the case where mode 4 is determined as the stay mode among the plurality of effect modes, and the effect classification for performing the effect suggesting the stay mode is determined. Pattern 3 corresponds to the case where the effect mode is mode 1 and the mission display identifier is “display mission”.

  Next, referring to FIG. 81, in one display example shown in pattern 1, three characters, a hero character 201 (Don-chan), a master character 202 (master), and a female character 203 (Hazuki), are displayed. Shows that fireworks are produced and the master character 202 and the female character 203 watch over the production. In other words, although the production mode determined as the stay mode is mode 4 (fireworks showdown (see Tatsumasaku)), the production corresponding to the production mode (mode 1) different from this mode 4 is shown. Yes.

  From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to enjoy various effects that are not limited to one effect mode regardless of the game state and the like, and the fun of the game is improved. Further, it is possible to enjoy more various effects based on the effect classification corresponding to the effect mode different from the effect mode determined as the stay mode, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, by repeating such effects, enjoyment can be obtained in which the type of stay mode can be predicted by the elimination method. Therefore, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for a game by always providing diversity in the performance state, not the game performance associated with the game result mode.

  In one display example shown in Pattern 2, a state in which the main character 201 and the female character 203 take a walk and the main character 201 talks to the female character 203 is shown. At this time, the speech balloon says “I won the Tasakusaku”, and it can be seen that this speech balloon is an effect suggesting that mode 4 is determined as the stay mode.

  In one display example shown in Pattern 3, a mission “Command! Complete the fireworks for the fireworks display within 20 games!” Is displayed, and the state where the main character 201 (Don-chan) looks at this mission is shown. Yes. In addition, above the main character 201, characters “20 remaining games” are displayed.

  For the player, when the mission display identifier “display mission” is determined as the winning identifier by the sub-control circuit 72, the mission display is performed while the unit game of the number of times displayed above the main character 201 is performed. It is an effect based on the effect that suggests the type of stay mode. In addition, while the mission display is being performed, the performance is performed more frequently than the performance based on the performance mode, so that more various effects can be enjoyed and the entertainment of the game is improved. Moreover, since it becomes easy to provide the production as a series of stories, when such production is provided, a series of stories can be enjoyed while playing a game. When BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, the number of times the sub control circuit 72 is displayed above the main character 201 is not 0 (the number displayed above the main character 201). By returning to the production based on the production mode, the player can determine whether or not the specific combination is a winning combination based on the number of times the mission display is performed. It can be grasped and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, an operation example 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. This operation example 4 is an operation example when performing the Hazuki parent companion leaving effect.

  The sub-control circuit 72 refers to the effect selection table shown in FIG. 40 described above, and corresponds to the winning combination among a plurality of pieces of character information (such as “stay in Hazuki”, “stay in parent”, “leave in Hazuki”, “leave in parent”). One character information is determined based on the lottery value to be performed, and an effect is controlled based on the determined character information. Here, the presentation selection table corresponds to “stay in Hazuki” provided corresponding to the display of the female character (Hazuki), and displays different first numerical information for each winning combination and the display of the parent character (parent). Corresponding to the "parent stay" provided correspondingly, corresponding to the second numerical information that differs for each winning role and "Leaving Hazuki" provided corresponding to the non-display of the female character (Hazuki), 3rd numerical information which is different for each combination, and 4th numerical information which is different for each winning combination corresponding to “parent leave” provided corresponding to the non-display of the parent character (parent).

  Further, the program ROM 83 includes lottery value information corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of timing information (such as “adding Hazuki at the first stop”, “adding Hazuki at the second stop”, “adding Hazuki at the third stop”, etc.) The effect selection table shown in FIG. 43 described above provided corresponding to each of the winning combinations determined by the control circuit 71 is stored. Then, the sub control circuit 72 determines one timing information from a plurality of timing information based on the effect selection table corresponding to the winning combination in response to the main control circuit 71 determining the winning combination.

  At this time, the production selection table corresponds to “added by the first stop in August” corresponding to the first stop operation, and corresponds to the numerical information different for each winning combination and the second stop operation. Corresponding to the "added in the second stop at the second stop", corresponding to the numerical information that is different for each winning combination, and "added in the third month at the third stop" corresponding to the third stop operation, And different numerical information for each winning role.

  FIG. 82 is a diagram showing the contents of each pattern when such control is performed. FIG. 83 shows a display example in the case of each pattern shown in FIG. First, referring to FIG. 82, in the pattern 1, the gaming state is between non-flags, the internal winning combination is mountain, the production mode is mode 1 (launch fireworks), and the production category is 4-1-1 (leaved with the parent of Hazuki, This corresponds to the case of staying in Hazuki and joining Hazuki in the first stop operation). Pattern 2 is that the game state is between flags, the internal winning combination is mountain + BB1, the production mode is mode 1 (launch fireworks), and the production category is 4-5-6 (leaves with Hazuki parent, stays in Hazuki, third stop operation) It corresponds to the case of (added by Hazuki).

  Next, a display example will be described with reference to FIG. For each of pattern 1 and pattern 2, (1) is a display example after the start operation, and (2) is a display example after the first stop operation. (3) is a display example after the third stop operation.

  In one display example shown in (1) of Pattern 1, only the main character 201 (Don-chan) is displayed, and the main character 201 is shown taking a walk in the river. In a display example shown in (2) of pattern 1, a state where a female character 203 (Hazuki) is added to the main character 201 is shown. At this time, the female character 203 is talking to "Oh, don-chan, long time no see!" In one display example shown in (3) of pattern 1, a state in which the main character 201 and the female character 203 (Hazuki) take a good walk is shown.

  In one display example shown in (1) of pattern 2, only the hero character 201 (Don-chan) is displayed, and the hero character 201 is shown taking a walk in Kawahara. A display example shown in (2) of pattern 2 is the same as the display example shown in (1) of pattern 2. One display example shown in (3) of pattern 2 shows a state in which a female character 203 (Hazuki) is added to the main character 201. At this time, the female character 203 is talking to "Oh, don-chan, long time no see!"

  For the player, the type of character to be displayed and the type of character to be hidden are determined so that the type and number of characters displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a are random (random). The production in 5a can be varied. Specifically, in addition to the hero character 201, three of the master character 202 and the female character 203 are displayed simultaneously for several games, or two of the hero character 201 and either the master character 202 or the female character 203 are displayed. Since it is possible to display only the main character 201, it is possible to create a variety of games at random. In addition, since the lottery value is set to be different for each winning combination, the game state and the internal winning combination can be estimated depending on the type and number of characters produced on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Therefore, the appeal of the production itself is increased.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the timing for performing the effect of displaying the character and the effect of not displaying the character can be made random (random), so the effects on the liquid crystal display unit 5a can be made more diverse. In addition, since the lottery value is set to be different for each internal winning combination, not only the type and number of characters produced on the liquid crystal display unit 5a but also the internal winning combination from the timing of display and the timing of disappearance. I can guess the role. Therefore, the appeal of the production itself is increased.

  Next, an operation example 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The sub-control circuit 72 selects one of a plurality of predetermined internal modes (low probability mode, high probability mode) on the condition that the start lever 6 is operated and the gaming state is the general gaming state. Based on the determined internal mode, one of the preset guess effect presentation determination tables A and B is determined. The sub-control circuit 72 then sets a plurality of predetermined effect data (no effect, no fireworks 1, fireworks 2, fireworks 3 based on the determined setting estimation effect determination table and the set values set by the main control circuit 71. (Premium Fireworks)) is determined. Then, the sub control circuit 72 controls the liquid crystal display unit 5a based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means when the game state is shifted to the special game state by the main control circuit 71.

  84 and 85 are display examples when such control is performed. Pattern 1 in FIG. 84 is a display example when the internal mode at the time of bonus internal winning game is the high probability mode, the setting value is setting 6, and the effect data is fireworks 3 (premium fireworks). Pattern 2 in FIG. 84 is a display example when the internal mode during the bonus internal winning game is the high probability mode, the setting value is setting 1, and the effect data is no effect. Pattern 3 in FIG. 85 is a display example when the internal mode at the time of bonus internal winning game is the low probability mode, the setting value is setting 6, and the effect data is no effect.

  In one display example shown in pattern 1 of FIG. 84, the main character 201 launches a number of fireworks, and the master character 202 is pleased. Further, on the right side of the main character 201, a state of the female character 203 that can be seen in the fireworks is shown. Above the main character 201, a character “BB!” Indicating a gaming state is shown.

  One display example shown in pattern 2 in FIG. 84 shows a state in which the main character 201 launches fireworks and the master character 202 and the female character 203 view the fireworks. At this time, above the main character 201, a character “BB is in progress!” Indicating a gaming state is shown. A display example shown in pattern 3 of FIG. 85 is the same as the display example shown in pattern 2 of FIG.

  When the gaming state is the special gaming state, the player can receive an effect determined based on the set value. The effect data for performing this effect varies depending on the type of the setting guess effect determination table determined by the sub-control circuit 72, but the internal mode that is a determination element for determining the setting guess effect determination table is the gaming state. Is determined every time a start operation signal is output. In other words, the internal mode may be changed for each unit game when the gaming state is the general gaming state. Therefore, the effects in the general gaming state can be varied, and the effects based on the set values when the gaming state is the special gaming state can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to change the performance in the special game state, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the embodiment, the setting guess effect table B is determined. If the setting 6 is set, the setting guess effect table B is determined. For the player, an effect based on “Fireworks 3 (Premium Fireworks)”, that is, an effect such as Pattern 1, is performed, and the game can be advanced while predicting that the setting value is set to 6.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the high probability mode is determined as the internal mode, the setting estimation effect table B that is more likely to be rendered with premium fireworks than the setting estimation effect table A is always determined as the setting estimation effect determination table. . By doing so, it becomes easier to grasp the actual set value, so the attractiveness of the high probability mode itself can be enhanced. Accordingly, since the enjoyment of changing the production mode to the high probability mode is obtained in the general gaming state, not only the production in the special gaming state is diversified, but also the production in the general gaming state is diversified. can do.

  In the embodiment, when the mission display as shown in the pattern 3 of FIG. 81 is performed, the setting estimation effect table B is always determined as the setting estimation effect determination table. Therefore, the opportunity to grasp the actual set value increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, an operation example 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control circuit 72 selects one of a plurality of predetermined internal modes (low probability mode, high probability mode) on the condition that the start lever 6 is operated and the gaming state is the general gaming state. The liquid crystal display unit 5a is controlled so as to notify the determined internal mode.

  FIG. 86 shows a display example when such control is performed. Pattern 1 in FIG. 86 is a display example when the internal mode is the low probability mode and the effect number is 3-1-1 (conversation effect, Don-chan + Hazuki effect 1, serif 1). Pattern 2 in FIG. 86 is a display example when the internal mode is the high probability mode and the effect number is 3-2-5 (conversation effect, Don-chan + Hazuki effect 2, serif 5).

  In a display example shown in pattern 1 in FIG. 86, a state in which the main character 201 and the female character 203 take a walk and the female character 203 talks to the main character 201 is shown. At this time, the balloon says “Today is a good weather!” And it turns out that the conversation between the two characters is just a daily conversation.

  In a display example shown in pattern 2 of FIG. 86, a state in which the main character 201 and the female character 203 have a pleasant conversation while eating a lunch box is shown. The hero character 201 is talking to “delicious!” While eating the bento made by the female character 203. From this situation, it can be seen that the conversation between the two characters is different from a simple daily conversation.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 84 and FIG. 85 described above, the player can receive an effect determined based on the set value when the gaming state is the special gaming state. The effect data for performing this effect varies depending on the type of the setting guess effect determination table, but this type is determined based on the internal mode determined for each unit game in the general gaming state. In the effect shown in FIG. 86, the type of the internal mode can be grasped from the atmosphere and enjoyment of conversation between characters. Therefore, the possibility of receiving an effect based on the set value when entering the special gaming state can be grasped through the effect, and in addition, the effect in the general gaming state can be diversified. The production based on the set value in the special gaming state can also be varied. Therefore, it is possible to change the performance in the special game state, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  In the embodiment, in the case of between the flags, there can be both a case where an effect is produced with corresponding clothing and a case where an effect is produced with non-corresponding clothing, but this is not restrictive. For example, when it is between the flags, only the performance by the non-corresponding clothes may be performed. As a result, when both the red cherry and the peach cherry are determined as the internal winning combination between the flags, the data based on the red happi and the pink color are used even though BB1 or BB2 is carried over as the winning combination. It is possible to avoid a situation in which it is impossible to grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been carried over as a winning combination due to the presentation based on the data based on the happy. Therefore, there are cases where the number of unit games until the profit from BB1 or BB2 is obtained can be reduced.

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 includes a first-type special combination (regular bonus game, RB) and a first-type combination continuous operation device (big bonus, BB) that continuously operates the first-type special combination. ), But the second type special combination (challenge game, CG, and / or single challenge game, SCG) and the second type special combination that operates the second type special combination continuously. It is also possible to provide a continuous object operating device (challenge bonus, CB).

  Moreover, when it is made to provide a 2nd type accessory continuous device, when the combination (BB) and red cherry which are related to a 1st type continuous agent operating device overlap and a 2nd type continuous agent continuous operation In the case where the winning combination (CB) and red cherry associated with the apparatus overlap, control is performed so that “red cherry (symbol 98)” stops at the middle symbol stop position, and only red cherry is In the case of winning, it is conceivable that control is performed to stop the “red cherry (symbol 98)” at the upper symbol stop position. In this way, when the red cherry is stopped and displayed at the middle symbol stop position, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that one of the bonuses will be established, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the embodiment, a specific description of the mission display is omitted, but a winning classification determination information storage for storing a mission display effect selection table (not shown) including a plurality of predetermined mission display effect classifications is stored. Any of a plurality of mission display effects classifications on condition that the mission display identifier “display mission” is determined as the winning identifier by the sub-control circuit 72 with reference to the program ROM 83 as means and the mission display lottery table A sub-control circuit 72 as a winning category determining means for determining the mission display effect category as the mission display effect category, and the mission display effect selection table refers to the internal lottery table and the main control circuit 71 Mission display effect classification corresponding to the winning combination determined by The image display microcomputer 81 is based on the mission display effect classification determined by the sub-control circuit 72. The mission display effect classification does not correspond to the winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 with reference to the table. The liquid crystal display device 5a may be controlled. By doing in this way, the effect corresponding to the winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 is performed more frequently than the effect performed with reference to the effect selection tables illustrated in FIGS. 36 to 44 described above. Therefore, a sense of expectation for the game when an effect based on the mission display identifier is performed can be enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the embodiment, when the BB is determined as the winning combination, the sub control circuit 72 determines the specific identification information corresponding to the continuous performance (three people) as the winning identification information with a higher probability than the other identification information. When any of a plurality of small combinations is determined as a winning combination, the small combination identification information corresponding to the determined small combination is determined as the winning identification information with a higher probability than other identification information. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the BB is determined as the winning combination, the sub control circuit 72 determines the specific identification information corresponding to the continuous performance (three people) as the winning identification information, and any of the plurality of small combinations is determined as the winning combination. In this case, the small combination identification information corresponding to the determined small combination may be determined as the winning identification information. In this way, the identification information is uniquely determined based on whether or not BB is determined as a winning combination and whether any small combination is determined as a winning combination. The contents produced in the part 5a serve as a definitive determination material for the possibility of transition to the RB gaming state (the possibility that the BB operates) and the small role winning. Therefore, even beginners can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  In the embodiment, the random number range (numerical value range) corresponding to the combination is a continuous value, but is not limited thereto. For example, the numerical range may include a plurality of values that are not continuous.

  In the embodiment, stop control is performed by using a stop table and control by a program (control control), but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is preferable to adopt as appropriate in consideration of the capacity of the ROM 32 and the performance of the CPU 31.

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the external appearance of a power supply box. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT3 game states. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a search order table. The figure which shows a storage area. The figure which shows a symbol storage area. The figure which shows a priority table. The figure which shows a display combination anticipation storage area. The figure which shows the conversion table of a reel and a display combination anticipation storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows the internal mode transfer lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal mode transfer lottery table for RT gaming states. The figure which shows a stage transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the setting estimation effect table determination table during BB operation. The figure which shows the setting guess production table A. The figure which shows the setting guess production table B. The figure which shows a production mode transfer lottery table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows a mission display lottery table. The figure which shows a mission display game number determination table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter change processing. The flowchart which shows a rotation stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction storing process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction status acquisition process. 59 is a flowchart following on from FIG. 58. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows a priority drawing-in control process. FIG. 62 is a flowchart following FIG. 61. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the jump process according to the kind of command of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the stage transfer lottery process in RT game of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the production related process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the production mode transfer lottery process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the setting estimation effect table determination process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the internal mode transfer lottery process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the example of the data stored in a display combination anticipation storage area. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display part and a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display part. The figure which shows the content of each pattern in the operation example 3. FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the content of each pattern in the operation example 4. FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (4)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start operation signal output means for outputting a start operation signal according to the start operation of the unit game;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination on condition that a start operation signal is output by the start operation signal output means;
Start control means for starting the variable display of symbols by the symbol display means on condition that a start operation signal is output by the start operation signal output means;
Stop control means for stopping the symbol display by the symbol display means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means on condition that a stop operation signal is output;
Corresponding to this predetermined combination, provided that the stop control means stops the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means. Game value giving means for giving game value to be played,
Setting values used for adjusting a value calculated from the total number of game values input and the total number of game values given by the game value granting means are provided corresponding to a plurality of stages, and the plurality of stages Setting means configured to be able to set a predetermined stage from,
On the condition that the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, the general game state is set to Special gaming state transition means for transitioning to a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the gaming state;
An internal mode determining means for determining one of a plurality of predetermined internal modes on the condition that a start operation signal is output by the start operation signal output means and the gaming state is the general gaming state; ,
A setting estimation effect determination table determination unit that determines any setting estimation effect determination table out of a plurality of predetermined setting estimation effect determination tables based on the internal mode determined by the internal mode determination unit;
An effect of determining any effect data among a plurality of predetermined effect data based on the setting guess effect determining table determined by the setting guess effect determining table determining means and the setting value set by the setting means Data determination means;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means when the game state is shifted to the special game state by the special game state transferring means;
Production means for producing an effect based on the control by the production control means;
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect data determining means determines the setting estimated effect determining table when a specific setting estimated effect determining table is determined by the setting estimated effect determining table determining means, and a specific set value is set by the setting means. A specific setting guess effect determination table is determined by the means, and the specific effect data is determined as effect data with a higher probability than when setting values other than the specific set value are set by the setting means. Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
When the specific internal mode is determined by the internal mode determination unit, the setting guess effect determination table determination unit has a higher probability than the case where the specific internal mode is determined by the internal mode determination unit. A gaming machine, wherein a specific setting guess effect determination table is determined as a setting guess effect determination table. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
A winning identifier determining means for determining any one of the plurality of mission identifiers as a winning identifier;
Mission display game number determining means for determining the number of effects based on the predetermined mission identifier, on condition that the predetermined mission identifier is determined as the winning identifier by the winning identifier determining means;
With
The effect control means controls the effect means based on the predetermined mission identifier on the condition that the number of times is determined by the mission display game number determination means.
The setting guess effect determination table determination means determines the specific setting guess effect determination table as the setting guess effect determination table when the effect control means controls the effect means based on the predetermined mission identifier. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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