JP2008104724A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve interests of skilled players in games by making the skill of the players reflect on a sub game for determining the frequency of notification of internal lottery winning information pertaining to the RT (replay time) ending combination in the RT ongoing state in a type which ends the RT ongoing state with the establishment of the RT ending combination. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a plurality of valid lines for determining the establishment or non-establishment of the winning combinations and when the bonus winning combination is established, the frequency of notification of internal lottery winning information pertaining to the RT ending combination is determined depending on which of the valid lines the combination of figures involved in the bonus winning combination is displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. Based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the operation on the start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), all reels are rotated, and the player operates on the stop button (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”). A gaming machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) is known in which symbols are stopped and displayed in a symbol display window by stopping each reel based on the above. Such a gaming machine gives a privilege (for example, a medal) to a player when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window.

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. Therefore, in the gaming machine, a combination that is not determined as an internal winning combination will not be established no matter what timing the player performs a stop operation. In addition, as a type of a combination, for example, a combination that grants a game value to a player, a re-playing combination that permits re-playing without input of a gaming value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”), or a gaming state that is a game There is a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) which makes the gaming state relatively advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming state”).

Furthermore, recently, there is known a gaming machine provided with a so-called replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT operation state) in which the probability of determining replay as an internal winning combination is higher than normal. In the gaming machine, in the RT operating state, the probability that the internal winning combination will be lost is lower than in the case where the RT operating state is not, so the player generally desires to continue the RT operating state. Among gaming machines provided with such an RT operating state, there is a gaming machine that terminates the RT operating state when a predetermined combination (hereinafter referred to as an RT end combination) is established (for example, a patent) Reference 1). Furthermore, the number of notifications is added based on the result of the secondary game, and when the RT end combination is determined to be an internal winning combination in the RT operation state based on the notification count, the RT end combination is determined to be an internal winning combination. There is a gaming machine that displays an image that informs the player of this fact (for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-236057 A JP 2006-175121 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, the secondary game for determining the number of notifications does not reflect the skill of the player, such as determining the number of notifications according to the order in which the stop operation was performed. In some cases, the interest of the gamers was impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and improves the interest of a skilled player in games by reflecting the skill of the player in the secondary game for determining the number of notifications. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the plurality of reels. A symbol display means (for example, a reel 3 and a symbol display area 4 described later), a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation (for example, a start switch 6S described later), and the start Based on the detection of the start operation by the operation detection means, by rotating the reel, the symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, which will be described later) 49R), a random number generation means (for example, a random number generator 36 to be described later) for generating random values in a predetermined range, and a start operation detected by the start operation detection means. Random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 to be described later) for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means, and a plurality of lottery tables in which ranges of random number values respectively corresponding to a plurality of roles are defined as winning ranges Based on a lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 to be described later) to be stored, a random number value extracted by the random number extraction means, and a lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means, a winning combination is selected from a plurality of roles. A winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining a winning combination, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation, and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol display hand is stopped by stopping the rotation of the reel. When the change of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means (for example, main CPU 31 described later) and the stop control means to stop the change of the symbol displayed on the symbol display area, Depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed on any one of the determination lines (for example, effective lines described later) formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas to be displayed. Determination means for determining establishment or non-establishment (for example, a main CPU 31 described later), profit provision means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for providing a profit according to a combination determined to be established by the determination means, and a game The lottery table (for example, a general game described later) used in an unfavorable gaming state (for example, a general gaming state described later) that is relatively unfavorable to the user. Compared to the internal lottery table for the skill state), a lottery table (for example, a range of winning ranges corresponding to re-playing players (e.g., replay) permitting the start of the game regardless of the game value input (for example, replay) The high probability re-game period (for example, RT operation state described later) for determining the winning combination using the RT operation state internal lottery table (described later) is changed to the high probability re-game operation condition (for example, BB operation state described later or High probability re-game actuating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that is activated when the MB game state is satisfied, and a high-probability re-game ending role that terminates the high-probability re-game period by the determination means ( For example, when it is determined that a symbol combination related to a cherry, which will be described later, has been established, a high-probability re-game end means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that ends the high-probability re-game period. And when the high-probability re-game end combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means in the high-probability re-game period, the high-probability re-game end combination is determined as the winning combination An end combination notifying unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later) that notifies the end combination information, each determination line, and the number of notifications for reporting the end combination information by the end combination notification unit are associated. A determination line notification number storage means (for example, a program ROM 73 described later) for storing a plurality of information, and an advantageous gaming state (for example, an RB gaming state described later or an advantageous state for the player as compared with the disadvantaged gaming state by the determination means) When it is determined that an advantageous gaming state transition combination (for example, BB, MB described later) that shifts the gaming state to the MB gaming state) is established, Based on the notification count correspondence information, notification count determination means (for example, an image control microcomputer 72 described later) for determining the notification count corresponding to the determination line on which the symbol combination related to the advantageous gaming state transition combination is displayed; A determination line stored in the determination line notification number storage means, including notification number storage means (for example, a work RAM 74 described later) for storing notification number information indicating the notification number determined by the notification number determination means. Of the notification count correspondence information, the notification count associated with at least one determination line notification count correspondence information is different from the notification count associated with other determination line notification count correspondence information. On the condition that the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information stored by the number storage means is 1 or more, the end combination information is It is characterized by notifying.

  With this configuration, when the symbol control is stopped by the stop control unit, any one of the determination lines formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol in the symbol display area is selected. Whether a combination is established or not is determined based on whether or not a combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed on the determination line. Further, the high probability re-game actuating means is a re-game player that permits the start of the game without depending on the game value input, as compared to the lottery table used in a disadvantageous game state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. A high-probability regame period in which a winning combination is determined using a lottery table in which the corresponding winning range is widely defined is activated when the high-probability regame operation condition is satisfied, and the high-probability regame end means is , When it is determined by the determining means that the high probability replay end role for ending the high probability replay period has been established, the high probability replay period is ended, and the end role notifying means is used in the high probability replay period. When the high-probability re-game end combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means, the end combination information indicating that the high-probability re-game end combination is determined as the winning combination is notified. Further, the determination line notification count storage means stores a plurality of determination line notification count correspondence information for associating each determination line with the notification count for notifying the end combination information by the end combination notification section. If it is determined that an advantageous gaming state transition role for shifting the gaming state to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to the disadvantaged gaming state is established, the advantageous game is determined based on the determination line notification frequency correspondence information. The number of notifications corresponding to the determination line on which the combination of symbols related to the state transition combination is displayed is determined, and the notification number storage unit stores notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination unit. At this time, of the determination line notification frequency correspondence information stored in the determination line notification frequency storage means, the notification frequency associated with at least one determination line notification frequency correspondence information corresponds to the other determination line notification frequency correspondence information. Unlike the number of notifications attached, the end combination notification unit notifies the end combination information on the condition that the notification number indicated by the notification number information stored in the notification number storage unit is 1 or more.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, there is provided a secondary game that determines the number of times the end combination notification can be received according to the determination line on which the symbol combination relating to the advantageous gaming state transition combination is displayed. In order to obtain the number of notifications, the player is required to have the skill to display a combination of symbols related to the advantageous game state transition role on the determination line associated with the maximum number of notifications. The interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of combinations are provided as the high probability replay end combination.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is difficult to see the high-probability re-game end combination and the importance of notification of the end combination information is increased, so that the player can further determine the determination line associated with the maximum number of notifications. In addition, interest in displaying a combination of symbols related to the advantageous game state transition combination is increased, and interest in games can be improved.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, there is provided a secondary game that determines the number of times the end combination notification can be received according to the determination line on which the symbol combination relating to the advantageous gaming state transition combination is displayed. In order to obtain the number of notifications, the player is required to have the skill to display a combination of symbols related to the advantageous game state transition role on the determination line associated with the maximum number of notifications. The interest of the player in the game can be improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front portion of the base portion 10. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal receiving section 16. . Note that winning means that a combination of symbols related to a small combination is stopped on an active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower stages in each of the vertically long symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R and arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three symbols are displayed. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R function as so-called display windows.

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

  The center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the middle areas of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the upper regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the lower regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R. The cross down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R. In addition, the area | region which divided each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R into the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage respond | corresponds to the unit symbol display area of this invention.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The main CPU 31 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, a determination means, a profit giving means, a high probability regame operating means, and a high probability regame end means of the present invention. Further, the random number generator 36 of this embodiment constitutes a random number generation means of the present invention, and the sampling circuit 37 constitutes a random number extraction means of the present invention.

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

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

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 16 to 24 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 9 described later), a sub control circuit 61. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored. The ROM 32 of this embodiment constitutes a lottery table storage unit of the present invention.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, number of payouts, bonus carryover information, various counters and flags are set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61 by the aforementioned command. Note that the RAM 33 of this embodiment constitutes a carryover information storage unit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30. Note that the start switch 6S of the present embodiment constitutes a start operation detecting means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

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

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

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

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the display combination search process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The image control microcomputer 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a program stored in the program ROM 73. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 receives a command indicating a gaming state, an internal winning combination or the like from the main control circuit 60, and receives date / time data (hereinafter referred to as “date / time data”) from the calendar IC 75. Acquired and stored in the work RAM 74. The image control microcomputer 72 executes the program while referring to the game state identifier, winning combination identifier, date / time data, and the like stored in the work RAM 74, so that the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, the lamp 102, etc. The content of the production to be performed by the production device is determined. Further, the image control microcomputer 72 outputs a control command for the sound / lamp control circuit 90 via the serial port 71 based on the determined contents of the effect.

  In addition, the image control microcomputer 72 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the program ROM 73, thereby acquiring a random number value used when determining the production contents and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 61 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  Furthermore, when the BB or MB is determined as the display combination, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the notification count determination table (see FIG. 15) stored in the program ROM 73 and displays the symbol related to the BB or MB. Based on which active line the combination is displayed on, the number of notifications for performing cherry type notification described later is determined. Further, the image control microcomputer 72 is a liquid crystal display when the cherry 1, cherry 2 or cherry 3 is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT operation state, and the value of the notification number counter is “1” or more. The effect device such as the display device 5 is notified of the cherry type. The notification number counter is a counter indicating the number of notifications for performing cherry type notification.

  Note that the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment constitutes the notification frequency determination means of the present invention. In addition, the program ROM 73 constitutes a determination line notification number storage unit of the present invention.

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

  The work RAM 74 is used as temporary work storage means when the image control microcomputer 72 executes each program. For example, the work RAM 74 stores information such as a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, an in-game identifier, an effect identifier, a gaming state identifier, a winning combination identifier, a carryover combination identifier, a display combination identifier, and various counters. Note that the work RAM 74 of this embodiment constitutes the notification count storage means of the present invention.

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

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

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

  The image control IC 76 sequentially superimposes the image data read from the image ROM 79 from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and stores the data in the video RAM 80 described later, thereby synthesizing the image data, and the liquid crystal display device 5. To supply. As a result, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the effect data or the effect content selected by the image control microcomputer 72. Note that the liquid crystal display device 5 of the present embodiment constitutes an end combination notification unit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table used in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process for each gaming state, and the number of lotteries. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used and the number of lotteries is “9”. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the RB gaming state internal lottery table is used and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries. However, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT operating state, and the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state described later, the number of lotteries is updated to “7” in the internal lottery process. In the case of the RT operating state, the RT lottery state internal lottery table is used by the process of step S63 of the internal lottery process.

  Next, an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the RT lottery state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery tables of the general gaming state internal lottery table, the RB gaming state internal lottery table, and the RT operating state internal lottery table are selectively used depending on which gaming state is in the RT operating state.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value are defined for each winning number. The winning number corresponds to each combination and is a number used when determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process. Specifically, the winning numbers “1” to “9” correspond to cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, plum, missile 1, missile 2, replay, BB, and MB, respectively. For example, in the internal lottery table for a general gaming state, “1965” is defined as the lower limit value and “10464” is defined as the upper limit value for the winning number “4” corresponding to the plum.

  In other words, in the internal lottery process, the gaming machine 1 has a random number value stored in the RAM 33 within the range from the lower limit value to the upper limit value defined in the internal lottery table (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “winning range”). If the value is a value, the winning combination corresponding to the winning number corresponding to the winning range is determined as the internal winning combination. In the internal lottery process, if the random number is a value that is not included in any winning range, it means that the lottery is out of the internal lottery and “0” is determined as the winning number.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (2), the winning range for replay and various bonuses (BB, MB) is not defined in the RB gaming state internal lottery table. Further, in the example of FIG. 6B, the RB gaming state internal lottery table is defined such that all the small combinations are always determined as internal winning combinations. Accordingly, in comparison with the general gaming state in which the internal lottery table for general gaming state is used, in the RB gaming state in which the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is used, many medals are paid out with a small number of unit games. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 (3), in the RT operation state internal lottery table, the winning range corresponding to the replay is defined wider than the winning range corresponding to the replay in the general gaming state internal lottery table. In addition, each winning range related to a combination other than replay has the same size as the winning range related to the same combination in the internal lottery table for general gaming state. Therefore, in the RT operating state, the probability that the replay is determined to be an internal winning combination is higher than in the general gaming state, and the winning range of the replay in the RT operating state internal lottery table is the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Since the probability of falling out of the internal lottery is reduced by the amount that is wider than the winning range corresponding to the replay in the game, the player can advantageously play the game as compared with the general gaming state.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 19) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is defined. Also, the internal symbol combination determination table defines an internal symbol combination 1 and an internal symbol combination 2, each of which is 1-byte data. The combination of the internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 determines the internal symbol combination. Can be identified. Specifically, each combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. Each data of the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 is stored in an internal winning combination 1 storage area and an internal winning combination 2 storage area (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning combination 1 storage area and an internal winning combination 2 storage area, respectively). Stored in the winning combination storage area), and is referred to when the main control circuit 60 determines the internal winning combination. If a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, “1” is stored in the corresponding bits. That is, the logical sum of the data indicating each internal winning combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the display combination corresponding to the displayed symbol combination and its payout will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to privilege provision displayed on the active line, a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, and a payout number are defined. Each display combination is identified by the display combination 1 and the display combination 2 in the same manner as the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 defined in the internal winning combination determination table.

  In the symbol combination table, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, plum, missile 1, missile 2, replay, BB, and MB are set as display combinations.

  Cherry 1 is established when “red cherry-plum-ANY” is displayed on the active line. As a result, six medals are paid out. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  Cherry 2 is established when “Green Cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed on the active line. As a result, three medals are paid out.

  Cherry 3 is established when “submarine-ANY-ANY” is displayed on the active line. As a result, three medals are paid out.

  In this embodiment, in the RT operation state, any one of Cherry 1, Cherry 2 or Cherry 3 (hereinafter, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, and Cherry 3 may be collectively referred to as “cherry”) is established. By doing so, the RT operation state is completed. Therefore, the player may continue the RT operation state by not performing the cherry in the RT operation state, that is, by performing a stop operation so that the combination of symbols related to the cherry is not stopped and displayed on the active line. it can. Therefore, in the RT operation state, when the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, information indicating which of the cherries 1, 2 and 3 is determined as the internal winning combination is significant for the player. Information.

  A plum is formed by displaying “Plum-Plum-Plum” on the active line. As a result, eight medals are paid out.

  Missile 1 is established when “missile-missile-missile” is displayed on the active line. As a result, six medals are paid out.

  Missile 2 is established when “blue 7-missile-missile” is displayed on the active line. As a result, six medals are paid out.

  Replay is established by displaying “Replay-Replay-Replay” on the active line. Thereby, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value. In this embodiment, when the replay is determined to be an internal winning combination, the reel stop control is activated regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and “replay-replay-replay” is on the effective line. Will be displayed.

  BB is established by displaying “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” on the active line. Thereafter, the BB operation state is entered. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB operation state, the RB gaming state is continuously operated until the number of medals paid out exceeds 345. Further, the RB gaming state is terminated when the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when the number of winnings reaches 8 times. However, even before the termination condition is satisfied, when the BB operation state is terminated because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB gaming state is terminated accordingly.

  MB is established by displaying “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” on the active line. Thereafter, the MB gaming state is entered. In the MB gaming state, all the small combinations are determined to be internal winning combinations, and the reels (in this embodiment, only the left reel 3L is applied) are stopped based only on the player's stop operation. That is, a player who is good at pushing can display a combination of symbols related to a small role with a large number of payouts such as a plum on the effective line, and can advance the game advantageously. The MB gaming state continues until the number of medals paid out exceeds 150.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Cherry 3, Plum, Missile 1, Missile 2, Replay, BB, or MB is displayed on the effective line, a loss occurs.

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

  In the bonus operation time table, end conditions relating to the BB operation state, the MB gaming state, and the RB gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “345” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the BB operation state, and “ 150 "is specified. Further, “12” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB operation state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 345, and the MB gaming state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 150. Also, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 12 times or winning 8 times.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area for storing the internal winning combination information will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 (2) is an internal winning combination 2 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a storage area. FIG. 10 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, respectively. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “6” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area of FIG. 10 (1) stores “1”, so that cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, Plum, Missile 1, Missile 2, and Replay are internal winning combinations. In addition, by storing “1” in the bits “0” and “1” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area of FIG. 10B, BB and MB are internal winning combinations, respectively. Indicates.

  In the present embodiment, the bit “7” in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the bits “2” to “7” in the internal winning combination 2 storage area are not used, but may be used when more combinations are set. it can. Further, if there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, the internal winning combination storing area 3 can be newly allocated on the RAM 33. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 33. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  Next, a carryover combination storage area for storing carryover combination information will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The carryover combination storage area indicates whether it is in the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state by storing “0” or “1” data in each of the bits “0” and “1”.

  Here, the BB carryover state means that when the BB is determined as an internal winning combination, the BB is carried over as an internal winning combination until the combination of symbols related to the BB is displayed on the active line. State. Similarly, the MB carryover state means that when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination, the MB is carried over as an internal winning combination until the combination of symbols related to the MB is displayed on the active line. State.

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

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “3”, so that the RB operation, the BB operation, the MB operation, or the RT operation are performed, respectively. Indicates whether there is. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off.

  Next, the stage transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the stage transition lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 12 (2) is a stage transition lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of.

  The stage transition lottery table is a table used in the sub control circuit 61. In the stage transfer lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to the “transfer destination stage” is defined for each “current stage”. There are four types of stages: deep sea, coral, iceberg, and inboard. The stage is information that defines a background image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. When the stage is a deep sea stage, a deep sea image is displayed as the background image. In addition, when the stage is a kite, iceberg, or inboard, the kite, iceberg, and inboard images are displayed as background images, respectively.

  The stage transition lottery table is a table used when determining whether or not to shift the stage in lottery processing (see FIG. 28) to be described later. The image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not to move the stage based on the random value acquired in advance and the lottery value specified in the stage transition lottery table, and further determines the transition destination stage when the stage is shifted. decide. Hereinafter, this lottery is referred to as “stage transition lottery”.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from a random value acquired in advance. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 subtracts the lottery value from the random value, and when the subtraction result is negative, selects the destination stage corresponding to the lottery value. For example, in the stage transition lottery table A in FIG. 12A, when the current stage is “Deep Sea” and the acquired random number value is “16250”, first, the image control microcomputer 72 starts from “16250”. The lottery value “16000” corresponding to the destination stage “Deep Sea” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “16250-16000 = 250”, which is positive (that is, not negative). Next, the image control microcomputer 72 subtracts the lottery value “300” corresponding to the transfer destination stage “珊瑚” from the subtracted value “250”. The subtraction result is “250−300 = −50”, which is negative. Therefore, the image control microcomputer 72 selects “珊瑚” as the transition destination stage. Here, the order in which the image control microcomputer 72 subtracts the lottery value from the random number value is the lottery value corresponding to the transition stage “deep sea”, the lottery value corresponding to “珊瑚”, the lottery value corresponding to “iceberg”, It is the order of lottery values corresponding to “inboard”.

  In this embodiment, when performing stage transfer lottery, a random number value in the range of “0 to 16383” is acquired in advance, and the stage transfer lottery table includes one current stage. The lottery value is defined such that the total of the lottery values to be defined is “16384”. Therefore, one of the migration destination stages is always selected. Further, the probability that each destination stage is selected is obtained by using the lottery value corresponding to each destination stage as the numerator and using the range of random values acquired in advance as the denominator. For example, when the current stage is “Deep Sea”, the probability that “珊瑚” is determined as the destination stage is “300/16384 (about 1.8%)”.

  As the stage transition lottery table, a stage transition lottery table A and a stage transition lottery table B are provided, and the stage transition lottery table A is used when the value of a notification number counter to be described later is less than “10”. The stage transition lottery table B is used when the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more. Hereinafter, the stage transition lottery table A and the stage transition lottery table B will be described in comparison.

  First, regarding the case where the current stage is “Deep Sea”, in the stage transition lottery table A, the probability that “Deep Sea” is determined as the destination stage, that is, the probability that the stage transition is not performed and the “Deep Sea” stage remains. Is “16000/16384 (about 97.7%)”, and the probability that “珊瑚” is determined as the destination stage is about 1.8%, and “iceberg” is determined as the destination stage. The probability is “84/16384 (about 0.5%)”. On the other hand, in the stage transfer lottery table B, the probability that “deep sea” is determined as the transfer destination stage is “14000/16384 (about 85.4%)”, and the probability that “珊瑚” is determined as the transfer destination stage is “1000/16384 (about 6.1%)”, and the probability that “iceberg” is determined as the destination stage is “1384/16384 (about 8.4%)”. Accordingly, when the current stage is “Deep Sea”, the probability that the stage shifts to another stage is when the stage shift lottery table A is used, that is, the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”. On the other hand, when the stage transition lottery table B is used, that is, when the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more, it is about 14.5%. Therefore, the player can estimate that there is a high possibility that the value of the notification number counter at that time is “10” or more when the stage shifts from “Deep Sea” to another stage.

  Next, when the current stage is “珊瑚”, the probability that the stage shifts to another stage is about 1.4% when the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”. When the value of the counter is “10” or more, it is about 9.1%. Therefore, the player can estimate that there is a high possibility that the value of the notification number counter at that time is “10” or more when the stage shifts from “Deep Sea” to another stage.

  Next, when the current stage is “iceberg”, the probability that the stage shifts to another stage is about 1.5% when the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”. When the value of the counter is “10” or more, it is about 3.0%. Therefore, when the current stage is “iceberg”, it is difficult to estimate whether the value of the notification counter at that time is “10” or more even if the stage shifts to another stage. It is. However, in the stage shift lottery table B, lottery values corresponding to the transfer destination stage “inboard” not defined in the stage shift lottery table B are defined. That is, when the stage shifts from “iceberg” to “inboard”, it can be confident that the value of the notification counter at that time is “10” or more.

  Next, a case where the current stage is “inboard” will be described. In the stage transfer lottery table A, no lottery value corresponding to the transfer destination stage “inboard” is defined for any current stage. That is, when the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”, the stage does not shift to “inboard”. On the other hand, in the stage transition lottery table B, as described above, for the current stage “iceberg”, the lottery value corresponding to the transition destination stage “inboard” is defined. The stage may move to “inboard” only when it is equal to or greater than “”. In the stage transition lottery table B, lottery values are defined such that “inboard” is determined as the transition destination stage with a probability of 100% when the current stage is “inboard”.

  Further, comparing the stage transition lottery table A and the stage transition lottery table B, if the current stage is “珊瑚”, the probability that “deep sea” will be selected as the transition destination stage is determined by the stage transition lottery table A. Similarly, if the current stage is “iceberg”, the probability that “deep sea” or “珊瑚” will be selected as the destination stage is determined by the stage transfer lottery table A. The case is higher. Therefore, when the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more, the period when the stage is “deep sea” is shorter than when the value is less than “10”, and the stage is “deep sea” or “ The period of “珊瑚” becomes longer. That is, the player can estimate whether the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more by sensing which stage period is long.

  As will be described later, in the RT operation state, the stage transition lottery using the stage transition lottery table is not performed, and the stage “special” for the RT operation state is uniquely determined.

  Thus, the player can enjoy guessing the value of the notification number counter at that time based on the change of the stage, thereby improving the interest in the game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the general gaming state effect selection table and the RT operation state effect selection table will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the general gaming state effect selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 14 is an example of the RT operation state effect selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. Hereinafter, the general game state effect selection table, the RT operation state effect selection table, the BB operation state effect selection table (not shown) and the MB game state effect selection table (not shown) are collectively referred to as an effect selection table.

  In the effect selection table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each stage and internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. The effect selection table is a table used when determining the contents of the effect (effect number) in the effect lottery process (see FIG. 28) described later. The image control microcomputer 72 determines an effect number based on a random value acquired in advance and a lottery value defined in the effect selection table (hereinafter, this lottery is referred to as “effect content lottery”). Note that the method for determining the production number based on the lottery value is the same as the method for determining the transition destination stage in the stage transition lottery table, and thus the description thereof is omitted. However, when subtracting the lottery value from the random number value, the image control microcomputer 72 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller production number.

  In this embodiment, when effect content lottery is performed, a random number value in the range of “0 to 65535” is acquired in advance, and the effect selection table specifies lotteries specified for one winning combination. The lottery value is defined so that the sum of the values is “65536”.

  The general gaming state effect selection table shown in FIG. 13 is a table used in the general gaming state. In the general game state production selection table, the production contents corresponding to the production numbers “0” to “7” are “normal production”, “frame production”, “submarine action production”, “jellyfish production”, “drum can”, respectively. “Drop effect”, “Friendship effect”, “Seafarer action effect”, and “Inboard turn-off effect” are defined. “Seafarer action effect” and “inboard turn-off effect” are effects that are selected only when the stage is “inboard”. The other production contents are production contents that may be selected at any stage. In addition, since the “sailor action effect” and “inboard turn-off effect” are the contents to be selected only when the stage is “inboard”, the player can enter “sailor action effect” or “inboard turn-off effect”. By performing such an effect, it can be ensured that the value of the notification counter at that time is “10” or more.

  Next, the case where the stage is “Deep Sea” and the internal winning combination is any cherry in the general game state effect selection table will be described. In this case, in the general game state effect selection table, when the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”, the effect content corresponding to any of the effect numbers “1” to “5” is “1024 × 5 / The lottery value is defined so as to be determined with a probability of 65536 (about 7.8%). On the other hand, when the value of the notification counter is “10” or more as shown in * 1, “2048 × The lottery value is defined to be determined with a probability of “5/65536 (about 15.6%)”. That is, when the stage is “Deep Sea”, the player performs an effect corresponding to the effect numbers “1” to “5” by each effect device, and the value of the notification counter at that time is “10”. It can be inferred that there is a high possibility that this is the case.

  Similarly, when the stage is “珊瑚” or “iceberg”, the general gaming state effect selection table shows that the notification count counter value is less than “10” and the notification count counter value is “ Different lottery values are defined as the lottery values related to cherry when the number is 10 ”or more. Therefore, when the stage is “珊瑚” or “iceberg”, the player performs an effect corresponding to the effect numbers “1” to “5” by each effect device, and the notification counter at that time It can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the value is “10” or more.

  In the general gaming state effect selection table, the lottery value corresponding to the normal effect changes as the lottery value corresponding to the effect numbers “1” to “5” changes depending on the value of the notification number counter. . Moreover, in FIG. 13, the lottery value corresponding to the normal effect is described for the case where the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”.

  The RT operation state effect selection table shown in FIG. 14 is a table used in the RT operation state. In the RT operation state effect selection table, “normal effect”, “cherry 1 notification effect”, “cherry 2 notification effect”, “effects corresponding to the effect numbers“ 0 ”,“ 11 ”to“ 16 ”, respectively, “Cherry 3 notification effect”, “plum notification effect”, “missile notification effect”, and “bonus notification effect” are defined. Each of these effects is an effect that suggests an internal winning combination to the player.

  In the RT operation state effect selection table, the lottery value changes depending on whether the value of the notification number counter is “1” or more. Therefore, the case where the value of the notification number counter is “1” or more and the notification number counter The case where the value of is not “1” or more (that is, “0”) will be described separately. First, in the case where the value of the notification counter is not “1” or more, the RT operation state effect selection table is 100% when the internal winning combination is lost, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3 or replay. The lottery value is defined such that the production number “0” is determined with probability. In addition, when the internal winning combination is a plum, the lottery value is defined so that the production number “14” corresponding to the “plum notification production” is determined with the probability of “8192/65536 (12.5%)”. When the internal winning combination is missile 1 and missile 2, the lottery value is determined so that the production number “15” corresponding to the “missile notification production” is determined with the probability of “32768/65536 (50%)”. Is stipulated. Further, when the internal winning combination is BB or MB, the lottery value is defined so that the production number “16” corresponding to the “bonus notification production” is determined with the probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”. ing.

  Next, when the value of the notification counter is “1” or more, the RT operation state effect selection table has a probability of 100% when the internal winning combination is cherry 1, cherry 2 or cherry 3. The lottery values are defined so that the production numbers “11”, “12” or “13” are determined. Therefore, in the RT operation state, when the value of the notification counter is “1” or more and any cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, it is determined that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination and the cherry An effect that suggests the type of the game to the player is performed. That is, the player can continue the RT operation state by avoiding the establishment of cherry by performing a stop operation according to the effect. In the case where the internal winning combination is lost, plum, missile 1 and missile 2, replay, BB or MB, the production number is determined with the same probability as the case where the value of the notification counter is less than “1”. The

  Thus, the gaming machine 1 is a case where cherry 1, cherry 2 or cherry 3 is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT operating state, and when the value of the notification number counter is “1” or more, The type of the internally won cherry is notified to the player (hereinafter, the notification of the internally won cherry type is referred to as “cherry type notification”). Specifically, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that cherry 1, cherry 2 or cherry 3 is an internal winning combination in an effect lottery process (see FIG. 28) described later, cherry 1, cherry 2 or cherry, respectively. “Cherry 1 notification effect”, “Cherry 2 notification effect” or “Cherry 3 notification effect”, which is the effect content for notifying that 3 is determined to be an internal winning combination, is determined, and the effect device is determined Produce according to the contents of the production.

  The program ROM 73 stores an effect selection table for BB operation state and an effect selection table for MB gaming state, but the illustration of these effect selection tables is omitted.

  Next, the notification count determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification count determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The notification count determination table is a table used in the sub control circuit 61. The notification count determination table is a table used when determining the notification count for performing cherry type notification. The notification frequency determination table defines the notification frequency for performing cherry type notification corresponding to each of the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, or the cross-down line 8e, which are effective lines. . Specifically, as described later, when a BB or MB is established, that is, when BB or MB is determined as a display combination, it corresponds to an active line on which a combination of symbols related to the BB or MB is displayed. The number of notifications to be performed is determined as the number of notifications for performing cherry type notification. For example, when BB is established by displaying “red 7-red 7-red 7” on the top line 8a, the number of notifications for performing cherry type notification is determined to be “4”.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 16, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used for the previous unit game, writes parameters necessary for the current unit game in the writable area in the RAM 33, Specify the start address to the sequence program.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process of generating an RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 6S is turned on, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value for determining an internal winning combination (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 sets a gaming state identifier for identifying the gaming state in the current unit game in the RAM 33 based on the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, and the MB operating flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S7). In this internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), the internal lottery table (see FIG. 6), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) to play an internal symbol combination. decide.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S8). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter when the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more (that is, the RT operation state). Further, when the value of the RT game number counter becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag and transmits an RT end command to the sub-control circuit 61.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S9). The start command includes, for example, information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, and a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). For example, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag set in the RAM 33. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S11). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the player's stop operation.

  Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the displayed symbol combination and determines the number of medals to be paid out (step S12). . In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the code number of the symbol displayed on the active line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8). Further, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area, and also updates information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S13). The display command includes display combination information for specifying a display combination, effective line identification information indicating an effective line on which a combination of symbols related to the display combination is displayed when the display combination is established.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S14). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit counter 19 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S14 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, and the MB operating flag is on (step S16). At this time, the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is not on, that is, the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, and the MB operating flag are all off. If it is determined that, the process proceeds to a bonus operation check process (step S18) described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S16 that the BB operating flag, RB operating flag, or MB operating flag is on, a bonus end check process (described later with reference to FIG. 22) Step S17) is performed.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is not on in the process of step S16, or when the process of step S17 is completed, the bonus operation check process Is performed (step S18). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S18 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S18 ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game. .

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S32 that the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 9) (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “12” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 31 always activates the RB gaming state in the BB operation state by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, in the previous unit game, when either the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter becomes “0” and the RB gaming state is ended, the main CPU 31 continues to be in the BB operating state. Then, the RB gaming state is activated again. When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S4 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 then permits the reception of medals (step S42), and proceeds to the processing of step S45. Here, the automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a replay has been established in the previous unit game.

  Next, when determining that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0” in the process of step S41, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S43) and transmits a bet command. (Step S44). Here, the insertion number counter is data for counting the number of insertions. Also, the bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S42, when it finishes the process of step S44, finishes the process of step S52 described later, or finishes the process of step S53 described later, Then, it is determined whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (step S45). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, when determining that the acceptance of medals is permitted, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is an insertion process (step S46). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the main CPU 31 adds to the inserted number counter based on the types of the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, the inserted number counter, and the credit counter. Calculate the value. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S46 that the process is not the input process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is the insertion process, the main CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter (step S47) and transmits a bet command (step S48). The main CPU 31 updates the credit counter instead of the inserted number counter when the addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited in the process of step S47.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S49). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S51. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is not on, it next determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3” (step S50).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S50 that the value of the inserted number counter is not “3”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is “3”, it proceeds to the processing of step S51.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S49 that the RB operating flag is on, or in the process of step S50, determines that the value of the input number counter is “3”, Next, addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited (step S51).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more (step S52). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S45, while when it determines that the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted in the process of step S45, and determines that it is not the insertion process in the process of step S46, the value of the inserted number counter in the process of step S50 is When it is determined that it is not “3”, or when it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “1” or more in the process of step S52, it is then determined whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on ( Step S53).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S53 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S45. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is ON, the main CPU 31 then prohibits medal acceptance (step S54) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S62). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S64. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table to the RT operating state internal lottery table (step S63), and proceeds to the processing of step S64.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S64). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state. When the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, that is, determines that the carryover state is neither the BB carryover state nor the MB carryover state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S66.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S64 that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, that is, the carryover state of either the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state, 7 "(step S65). By changing the number of lotteries to “7”, the main CPU 31 avoids determining BB or MB as an internal winning combination again in the subsequent processing, regardless of the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S64 or changes the number of lotteries to “7” in the process of step S65, Is set to the winning number (step S66).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the determined internal lottery table (see FIG. 6), and the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value determined based on the winning number and the inserted number counter. And it is discriminate | determined whether it is below an upper limit (step S67). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is equal to or lower than the lower limit value or equal to or higher than the upper limit value (that is, outside the winning range), the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S70. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value (that is, within the winning range), the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) and based on the winning number The internal winning combination is determined (step S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the data indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S68 and the internal winning combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S69). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the data of the internal symbol combination 1 in the internal symbol combination determination table and the internal symbol combination 1 storage area in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, The logical sum of the data of the internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S67 that the random number value is equal to or lower than the lower limit value or higher than the upper limit value (that is, outside the winning range), or when the process of step S69 is finished. “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S71). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S72. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S66. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S66 to step S70 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S71, the main CPU 31 then stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area ( Step S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S73), and then determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state. A determination is made (step S74). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 sets “1” to bits “0” to “5” of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S75), and internal lottery processing End.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S8 in FIG.

  Here, the main CPU 31 performs a lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines a winning number by sequentially determining which winning range of the internal lottery table includes the random number value in the RAM 33, and determines the winning combination corresponding to the winning number. Decide on a role.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 is not included in any winning range of the internal lottery table, the main CPU 31 executes the processes of steps S68 and S69. The process will be repeated without doing so. In this case, since the internal winning combination is not determined in the repetitive processing, and the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover winning combination storing area are not edited, the internal winning combination 1 storing area and the internal winning combination 2 storing area are It is “00000000”. However, in the carryover combination storage area, if the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state, “1” is set to the bit corresponding to the bit “0” or “1”. As described above, when the process is repeated without executing the processes of step S68 and step S69, that is, even when the process is out of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination are retained in the carryover state. The process of step S73 is performed to make the bit pattern of the storage area the same bit pattern.

  Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of RT game number counter update processing performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more (step S301). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “1” or more, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter (step S302).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S303). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 then sets the RT operating flag to OFF (step S304) and transmits an RT end command to the sub-control circuit 61. (Step S305). When the main CPU 31 finishes this process, the RT game number counter update process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the RT game number counter update process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S9 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S81). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that an effective stop switch is not pressed, it executes the process of step S81 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S81 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S81 that the effective stop switch has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks (step S83).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S84). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S87. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the MB gaming state, it then determines whether or not the left stop button 7L has been pressed (step S85).

  When determining that the left stop button 7L has not been pressed in the process of step S85, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S87. On the other hand, when it is determined that the left stop button 7L has been pressed, the number of symbol checks is changed to “2” (step S86).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the MB gaming state in the process of step S84, determines that the left stop button 7L is not pressed in the process of step S85, or After performing the process of S86, the symbol position with the highest priority in the range of the symbol check count from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched (step S87). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination in the symbols within the range of the number of symbol checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. . At this time, when there are a plurality of symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination, a symbol with a high priority is searched. The priorities are defined as follows. First, the first priority is replay, and then the second priority is a bonus combination. The third and higher priorities are related to the payout of medals, and among them, the priority is higher in descending order of the number of medals to be paid out. In addition, when there are a plurality of symbols with the highest priority, any of them may be selected, but a priority when selecting in advance may be defined and selected according to the priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S88). Here, the number of sliding frames is the number of frames from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 milliseconds after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by the stop switch 7S. In this case, the number of sliding symbols of any value from “0” to “4” is determined. For this reason, “5” is set as the symbol check count in the process of step S83, and the position of the symbol with the highest priority within this range is searched. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the stop switch 7LS is used to stop at least one of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (in this embodiment, only the left reel 3L is applied). Control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within 75 milliseconds after the stop signal based on is output. At this time, the sliding piece having a value of “0” or “1” is used. The number is determined. For this reason, “2” is set as the number of symbol checks in the process of step S86, and the position of the symbol with the highest priority within this range is searched.

  By determining the number of sliding symbols in this way, for example, when a pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is “0” and determined. If the number of sliding symbols is “4”, control for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed so that the symbol related to the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. The symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the symbol at the position of the center line 8c when the pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed is referred to as the “stop start position”, and the stop start position. The stop control for stopping the symbol within the range of the number of sliding symbols from the center line 8c to the center line 8c is referred to as “retraction”. Furthermore, the symbol position where the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S89). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs the reel control process (step S143) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 24) described later based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above. The reel stop control process is stopped. When the main CPU 31 stops the corresponding reel by the reel control process (step S143) of the interrupt process, the main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S90). The reel stop command includes information indicating the type of the stopped reel, such as information indicating whether the first stop, the second stop, or the third stop, and symbol position information indicating a symbol corresponding to the stop control position. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S81. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S81 to step S90 until it is determined that all reels have stopped. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S12 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S101). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RB operating flag is not on, it is then determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S102).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S102 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S105.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S101 that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S103). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning has been established, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S104).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S104 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S109. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S105.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S102, or when the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S104, Next, processing at the end of BB and MB is performed (step S105). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag that is on, and turns off the RB operating flag when the RB operating flag is on. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the RT operating flag to ON (step S106) and sets “1000” to the RT game number counter (step S107). As a result, the main CPU 31 enters the RT operating state after the BB operating state or the MB gaming state ends. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 61 (step S108). When the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 61, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. In this embodiment, the RT operating condition for the RT operating state is the end of the BB operating state or the MB gaming state. However, the RT operating condition is not limited to this, for example, an RT operating role is provided, and the RT The establishment of the operating combination can be set as the RT operating condition. Alternatively, the RT operation condition may be that a combination of symbols related to the RT operation is simply displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S104, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S109).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter subtracted in the process of step S109 is “0” (step S110). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the number-of-winning counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S111.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning is not established in the process of step S103 or when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0” in the process of step S110, the game “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible number counter (step S111).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the possible game number counter subtracted in the process of step S111 is “0” (step S112). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S110, or when the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S112, Next, RB end time processing is performed (step S113). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag. When the main CPU 31 performs the RB end process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S18 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S121). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S123. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 then performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the BB operation flag. When this process is finished, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S125.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in the process of step S121, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S123). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S127. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S124). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “150” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table and turns on the MB operating flag. When this process is finished, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S125.

  The main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storing area (step S125) and performs a bonus start command when the BB operation process is performed in the process of step S122 or when the MB operation process is performed in the process of step S124. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61 (step S126), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S123 that the display combination is not MB, it next determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S127). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S128) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is cherry (step S129).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S129 that the display combination is not cherry, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is cherry, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S130).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is not ON in the process of step S130, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation checking process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets the RT operating flag to off (step S131) and sets “0” to the RT game number counter (step S132). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits an RT end command to the sub-control circuit 61 (step S133). After completing this process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. The RT operation state ends when the cherry is established, but the RT operation state also ends when 1000 games are consumed in the RT operation state.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of an interrupt process performed by the main control circuit 60 in the main control circuit 60 according to the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S141). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S142). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks signals from each switch.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S143). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 21), the main CPU 31 indicates the stop control position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. Control is performed to stop the reel when the value becomes the same value. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S144). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c and the WIN lamp 17 via the lamp driving circuit 45. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off. Further, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 via the display unit drive circuit 48. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S141, and restores the register (step S145). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the main board communication process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (step S201).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 extracts type information from the received command (step S202).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S203). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the process proceeds to step S201. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received, the image control microcomputer 72 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command. Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored in the message queue as a message by the process of step S204, and an effect registration described later is performed. The game information is transferred to the process (see FIG. 26).

  Next, the effect registration process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 takes out a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (step S212). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the process proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, when determining that there is a message in the message queue, the image control microcomputer 72 copies the game information from the message to the work RAM 74 (step S213), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. (Step S214).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 registers animation data when it is determined in the process of step S212 that there is no message in the message queue, or after performing the effect content determination process of step S214 (step S215). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 registers animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image. More specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 reads out the image data from the work RAM 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process, and also displays the read image data and the display position and size of the image data. Is sent to the image control IC 76. The image control IC 76 stores the received image data and the image data stored in the image ROM 79 in one frame buffer area provided in the video RAM 80. At this time, the image control microcomputer 72 causes the image control IC 76 to perform a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area at predetermined intervals. As a result, the image control IC 76 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5 and replaces the display image data area with the write image data area. Write.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 registers LED / sound data (step S216). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 registers the LED / sound data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and turns on the LED 101 and the lamp 102 via the sound / lamp control circuit 90. In addition, sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 returns to the process of step S211.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an effect content determination process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the start command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the image control microcomputer 72 performs an effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S222), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when it is determined that the start command has not been received in the process of step S221, the image control microcomputer 72 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S223). At this time, when it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the image control microcomputer 72 sets effect data based on the reel type or the like (step S224), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S223, the image control microcomputer 72 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S225). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the display command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S226), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when it is determined that the display command is not received in the process of step S225, the image control microcomputer 72 then determines whether or not a bonus start command is received (step S227). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it has not received the bonus start command, it proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the image control microcomputer 72 sets effect data according to the type of bonus game (step S228) and holds it in the sub-control circuit 61 according to the type of bonus game. The game / operation state information (sub) to be changed is changed to the BB operation state or the MB game state (step S229). The image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect content determination process when the process ends.

  Next, when it is determined in step S227 that the bonus start command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 72 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S230). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that a bonus end command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S233. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the effect data for the end of the bonus game (step S231), and the game / operation state information (sub-command) held in the sub-control circuit 61. ) Is changed to the RT operation state (step S232). The image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect content determination process when the process ends.

  Next, when it is determined that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of step S230, the image control microcomputer 72 then determines whether or not an RT end command has been received (step S233). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the RT end command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S236. On the other hand, when determining that the RT end command has been received, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the effect data for the RT end (step S234) and the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub-control circuit 61. Is changed to the general gaming state (step S235). The image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect content determination process when the process ends.

  Next, when it is determined that the RT end command has not been received in the process of step S233, the image control microcomputer 72 then sets effect data according to the received command (step S236). The image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect content determination process when the process ends.

  When finishing the effect content determination process, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 26).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the effect lottery process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. In addition, FIG. 28 is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 performs stage transition lottery processing (step S241). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 first acquires a random number value from a range of “0 to 16383”. Next, the image control microcomputer 72 uses the stage transition lottery table A when the value of the notification number counter is less than “10”, and when the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more, the stage. The transfer destination stage is determined using the transfer lottery table B. However, the image control microcomputer 72 uniquely determines the stage “special” for the RT operation state without performing stage transition lottery in the RT operation state.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not it is in the RT operating state (step S242). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the game / operation state information (sub) indicates the RT operation state. At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is in the RT operating state, it selects the RT operating state effect selection table (see FIG. 14) (step S253), and proceeds to the processing of step S254. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is not in the RT operation state, it next determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (step S243).

  When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is in the BB operation state in the process of step S243, the image control microcomputer 72 selects an effect selection table for BB operation state (not shown) (step S252), and proceeds to the process of step S254. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is not in the BB operating state, it next determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S244).

  When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is in the MB gaming state in the process of step S244, it selects an MB gaming state effect selection table (not shown) (step S251), and proceeds to the process of step S254. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is not in the MB gaming state, it next determines whether or not it is in the internal winning state (step S245). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the internal winning state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 61 indicates the internal winning state. Note that the internal winning state means a BB carryover state or an MB carryover state.

  When the image control microcomputer 72 determines in the process of step S245 that it is in the internal winning state, it proceeds to the process of step S248. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the internal winning state is not established, it next determines whether or not BB or MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S246).

  If the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB or MB in the process of step S246, the process proceeds to the process of step S250. On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination includes BB or MB, the image control microcomputer 72 changes the internal winning state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 61 to the internal winning state (step S247). .

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that it is in the internal winning state in the process of step S245, or after performing the process of step S247, the internal winning combination includes a role other than BB or MB. It is discriminated whether or not (step S248). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the winning combination other than BB or MB is not included in the internal winning combination, the process proceeds to step S250. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination includes a combination other than BB or MB, the image control microcomputer 72 masks the bits corresponding to BB and MB (step S249). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the BB in which “1” is set in an area indicating information related to the internal winning combination on the work RAM 74 (an area similar to the internal winning combination storing area of the main control circuit 60). “0” is set to the bit corresponding to the MB. When finishing the process of step S249, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S250.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that BB or MB is not included in the internal winning combination in the process of step S246, the internal winning combination includes a combination other than BB or MB in the process of step S248. When it is determined that there is not, or after the process of step S249, the general game state effect selection table is selected (step S250), and the process proceeds to step S254.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines the content of the effect based on the effect selection table selected in the process of step S250, step S251, step S252, or step S253 and the random value acquired in advance (step S254).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 performs notification frequency subtraction processing described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S255).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 sets effect data based on the effect content determined in the process of step S254 (step S256). The image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect lottery process after completing this process.

  When the image control microcomputer 72 ends the effect lottery process, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 26) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 27).

  Next, the notification frequency subtraction process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of notification frequency subtraction processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 uses the “cherry 1 notification effect”, “cherry 2 notification effect”, or “cherry 3 notification effect” as the effect data selected in step S254 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 27). Is determined (step S261). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the selected effect data is neither “cherry 1 notification effect”, “cherry 2 notification effect”, or “cherry 3 notification effect”, the notification count subtraction process is performed. Terminate. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the selected effect data is any one of the “cherry 1 notification effect”, “cherry 2 notification effect”, or “cherry 3 notification effect”, the value of the notification counter “1” is subtracted from (step S262), and the notification frequency subtraction process is terminated.

  When the notification control number subtraction process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S256 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 28).

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether the display combination is BB or MB (step S271). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the display combination is neither BB nor MB, the process proceeds to step S273. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the display combination is BB or MB, the image control microcomputer 72 then refers to the notification count determination table (see FIG. 15) and determines the notification count based on the effective line where BB or MB is established. Is set in the notification number counter (step S272). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 determines an effective line where BB or MB is established based on the effective line identification information included in the display command. After completing this process, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S273.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the display combination is neither BB nor MB in the process of step S271, or when the process of step S272 is completed, then the presentation data is based on the display combination or the like. Is set (step S273). After completing this process, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the display command reception process, and proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 26) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 27). .

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it determines whether or not the winning combination is established depending on whether or not the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination is displayed on the active line. To do. Further, the main CPU 31 activates the RT operation state after the end of the BB operation state or the MB gaming state, and terminates the RT operation state when a cherry is established. The liquid crystal display device 5 notifies the cherry type when the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT operating state. Furthermore, the program ROM 73 stores a notification count determination table that associates each effective line with the notification count for performing the cherry type notification. When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that BB or MB has been established, Based on the determination table, the number of notifications corresponding to the active line on which the symbol combination related to the BB or MB is displayed is determined, and the work RAM 74 stores the determined number of notifications as the value of the notification number counter. . At this time, the number of notifications associated with at least one active line out of the number of notifications defined in the notification number determination table is different from the number of notifications associated with other effective lines, and the liquid crystal display device 5 The cherry type notification is performed on condition that the value of the notification number counter is 1 or more.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, there is provided a secondary game in which the number of times that the cherry type notification can be received is determined according to the active line on which the symbol combination relating to BB or MB is displayed, and the maximum number of notifications regarding the secondary game In order to obtain the number of times, the player is required to have the skill of displaying a combination of symbols related to BB or MB on the active line associated with the maximum number of notifications. Can improve interest in

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of roles such as a cherry 1, a cherry 2, and a cherry 3 as a role for ending the RT operation state when established.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is difficult to determine which cherry it is, and the importance of cherry type notification increases, so that the player is further associated with the maximum number of notifications. Interest in displaying a combination of symbols related to BB or MB on the active line is increased, and interest in games can be improved.

  Note that the number of notifications to be determined may be varied depending on which combination of symbols related to BB and MB is displayed. Specifically, the notification count table (see FIG. 15) defines the notification count when the BB is established and the notification count when the MB is established for each active line. As a result, even when BB or MB is established on the same active line, the number of notifications to be determined differs between when BB is established and when MB is established. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  Further, instead of determining the valid line in which BB or MB is established based on the valid line identification information included in the display command, the image control microcomputer 72 receives it at the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. The symbol corresponding to the stop control position included in the reel stop command is stored in the work RAM 74 as symbol position information, and on any valid line when BB or MB is established based on the symbol position information. It may be determined whether a combination of symbols related to BB or MB is displayed. For example, the notification frequency determination table shown in FIG. 35 is provided, and on which effective line the symbol combination related to BB or MB is displayed by the symbol arrangement information corresponding to the stop control position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Is determined. In the example of FIG. 35, an example is shown when BB is established for each effective line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stage transition lottery table A and the stage transition lottery table B are selectively used depending on whether or not the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more, and the lottery in the general game state effect selection table. The lottery probability is changed by switching the value. For example, by using the stage transition lottery table shown in FIG. 31, only when the value of the notification number counter is “0 to 3”, the probability is constant. Similarly, the stage “A” is selected as the destination stage, and similarly, only when the value of the notification counter is “4 to 6”, “7 to 9”, and “10 to 12”, the transition is performed with a certain probability. Stage “B”, stage “C”, and stage “D” may be selected as the previous stage. Thereby, the player estimates the value of the notification number counter in more detail from the images corresponding to the stage “A”, the stage “B”, the stage “C”, and the stage “D” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. can do. Furthermore, by setting a stage for each value of the notification number counter, the value of the notification number counter can be definitely notified to the player. On the other hand, with respect to the general gaming state effect selection table, the lottery value can be changed for each value of the notification number counter.

  Furthermore, in place of the stage transition lottery table A and the stage transition lottery table B shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a stage transition lottery process (step of FIG. 18) is performed using the stage transition lottery table shown in FIG. S241) is performed, and instead of the general game state effect selection table shown in FIG. 13, the effect content is determined using the general game state effect selection table shown in FIG. It is possible to definitely notify that the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more. Specifically, by performing stage transition lottery processing using the stage transition lottery table shown in FIG. 31, the stage shifts to “inboard” regardless of whether the value of the notification count counter is “10” or more. there's a possibility that. Also, by determining the content of the effect using the general gaming state effect selection table shown in FIG. 32, only when the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more as shown in * 1 and * 2, The production content “inboard action production” or “inboard light production” is selected with a certain probability. Therefore, the player definitely recognizes that the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more from the effect performed by the effect device based on the effect content “inboard action effect” or “inboard turn-off effect”. Can do. Thereby, the means for notifying the player of the value of the notification number counter is diversified, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, by determining the content of the effect using the general game state effect selection table shown in FIG. 33, it is definitely notified that the value of the notification counter is “10” or more depending on the internal winning combination and the effect content. can do. Specifically, by determining the contents of the effect using the effect selection table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 33, as shown in * 1, the value of the notification number counter is less than “10” and the internal winning combination The content of the effect “Friendship Produce” that is not selected when is a plum is selected with a predetermined probability when the value of the notification counter is “10” or more and the internal winning combination is a plum Will be. Therefore, when the internal winning combination or display combination is a plum, the player determines that the value of the notification number counter is “10” or more from the production performed by the production device based on the production content “friendship production”. Can be deterministically recognized. Thereby, the means for notifying the player of the value of the notification number counter is diversified, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, although illustrated as a pachislot gaming machine, it is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement | positioning table of the symbol on the reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general gaming states, the internal lottery table for RB gaming states, and the internal lottery table for RT operation states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stage transfer lottery table A and the stage transfer lottery table B of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the general game state production | presentation selection table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect selection table for RT operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the notification frequency determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the frequency | count subtraction process of alerting | reporting performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stage transfer lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stage transfer lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the general game state production | presentation selection table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the general game state production | presentation selection table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the notification frequency determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2b ... Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... Lamp 102 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
60 ... Main control circuit 61 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means comprising: a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface; and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which ranges of random values corresponding to a plurality of roles are defined as winning ranges;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means and the lottery table stored by the lottery table storing means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to thereby change the symbol displayed on the symbol display means. Stop control means for stopping;
When the change of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, any one of the determination lines formed by connecting a unit symbol display area for displaying one symbol in the symbol display area. Above, a determination means for determining whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed,
Profit granting means for granting profit according to the combination determined to be established by the determination means;
Compared to the lottery table used in an unfavorable gaming state that is relatively unfavorable for the player, the range of the winning range corresponding to the re-gamer that permits the start of the game without depending on the input of the game value is widely defined. A high-probability re-game operating means for operating a high-probability re-game period for determining a winning combination using the lottery table when a high-probability re-game operating condition is satisfied;
A high-probability re-game ending means for ending the high-probability re-game period when it is determined by the determining means that a combination of symbols related to the high-probability re-game end role for ending the high-probability re-game period is established; ,
In the high-probability re-game period, when the high-probability re-game end combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means, the end combination indicating that the high-probability re-game end combination is determined as the winning combination An end combination notifying means for notifying information;
A determination line notification number storage means for storing a plurality of determination line notification number correspondence information for associating each of the determination lines with the notification number of notification of the end combination information by the end combination notification means;
When it is determined by the determination means that an advantageous game state transition combination for shifting the game state to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player as compared with the disadvantageous game state is established, based on the determination line notification frequency correspondence information A notification frequency determining means for determining the notification frequency corresponding to the determination line on which the symbol combination related to the advantageous gaming state transition combination is displayed;
Notification frequency storage means for storing notification frequency information indicating the notification frequency determined by the notification frequency determination means;
With
Of the determination line notification frequency correspondence information stored in the determination line notification frequency storage means, the notification frequency associated with at least one determination line notification frequency correspondence information is correlated with other determination line notification frequency correspondence information. Unlike the number of notifications,
The gaming machine characterized in that the end combination notifying means notifies the end combination information on the condition that the notification count indicated by the notification count information stored by the notification count storage means is 1 or more. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine, wherein a plurality of roles are provided as the high-probability re-game end role.

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