JP2008113688A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a performance itself attractive and improving a savor of a game. <P>SOLUTION: On condition that the pattern combination of "red 7- red 7- red 7" corresponding to BB1 is displayed by reels (3L, 3C and 3R), the main control circuit (71) of the game machine (1) operates BB. Also, in the case that a combination including the BB1 is a winning one and in the case that a stop command signal is outputted at the timing of the stop of a pattern different from "red 7" at a pattern stop position, the main control circuit (71) determines the number of the stop of "blue 7" constituting a ready-to-win pattern at a pattern stop position as the number of slide frames. Then, on condition that the ready-to-win pattern is displayed by the reels (3L, 3C and 3R), a sub control circuit (72) switches performance determined by referring to a performance determination table to prescribed performance data and controls a liquid crystal display device (131) on the basis of the prescribed performance data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, it is an object to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a sense of expectation to a game by making it possible to prevent the type of winning from being determined from the contents of the presentation by performing an effect over a plurality of games. A gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, while controlling the operation of the gaming machine, a gaming control device for performing a lottery with a predetermined probability, and an effect for performing an effect accompanying the game in accordance with a signal from the gaming control device A game machine that starts a game by an operation on the gaming machine and ends the game when the gaming machine enters a predetermined state, and when the lottery result is a predetermined winning, a winning flag Is established, and the winning status is determined by setting the gaming status in a predetermined manner while the winning flag is established, and if the winning flag is not determined in the game as the winning flag, the special is carried over after the next game. In a gaming machine having a winning flag and a small role winning flag that disappears if the winning is not confirmed in the game, the effect control device continues over a plurality of games. And it is formed to be capable of performing continuous effect. A continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of games, and has a certain relationship for each game. With regard to continuous production, there are cases where the number of productions until the end is determined in advance and cases where the number of productions is changed according to the gaming situation.
JP 2002-224282 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, with regard to the continuous performance, the number of performances until the end is simply determined in advance, or the number of performances is simply changed according to the game situation. Therefore, in the gaming machine as described above, the production itself is not attractive, and the player may lose interest in the production.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make the performance itself attractive and improve the fun of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the gaming machine, the advantageous state operating means displays that the first symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The condition is activated in an advantageous manner. The sliding piece number determining means is a stop command at a timing when a predetermined symbol is a winning combination and a symbol different from the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination stops at the symbol stop position. When a signal is output, the number of sliding symbols is determined as the number of symbols that the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination different from the corresponding symbol combination corresponding to each of the plurality of roles stops at the symbol stop position. To do. The switching means switches the effect data determined by the effect data determining means to predetermined effect data on the condition that the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The effect means is controlled based on the predetermined effect data switched by.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, a reel described later) having a plurality of display portions (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. 3L, 3C, 3R, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R described later) and a game start command signal (for example, one game described later) in response to the start operation signal (for example, one game described later) A start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) that outputs a game command to start a game, which will be described later, and a winning combination (for example, a predetermined role according to the game start command signal) A winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like, and starting the game Start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), etc., for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means in response to the command signal; , A stop command signal provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and instructing stop of the symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit in response to the stop operation signal (for example, stop the symbol variation described later) A plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.) for outputting a command signal, and the maximum number of sliding symbols (for example, “4” based on the winning combination in accordance with the stop command signal) )) And the number of sliding pieces for determining the number of sliding pieces in the following range (for example, means for performing step S15 in FIG. 22 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later), Stop control means (for example, means for performing steps S16 and S17 in FIG. 22 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) for stopping the change display of the symbols on the corresponding display units in accordance with the number of sliding symbols. On the condition that a predetermined combination (for example, BB described later) is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determination means, a first symbol combination (for example, “red” described later) corresponding to the predetermined combination is determined. 7-red 7-red 7 ”,“ blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 ”, etc., which will be described later, are displayed by the symbol display means, and the carry-over means (for example, The means for performing the process of step S54 in FIG. 24, which will be described later, the main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and the stop control means stop the variable display of the symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means First (For example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” described later, etc.) Advantageous state operation means (for example, means for performing bonus operation processing described later, main control circuit 71, for example) described later, and effect means for performing effects (for example, liquid crystal display device 131, described later) for operating the RB gaming state and the like. Etc.) and among the plurality of effect data, the effect data determining means (for example, step S116 in FIG. 30 to be described later) determines effect data to be continuously generated by the effect means while the unit game is performed a plurality of times. Means for performing step S118, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and effect control means for controlling the effect means based on the effect data (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) , Be prepared The sliding piece number determining means is a case where a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later) is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop command signal is output is as follows: When the number of sliding symbols is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols, a first symbol (for example, “red” described later) constituting the first symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described below) is used. 7 ”) is a timing for stopping at a predetermined symbol stop position on the corresponding display unit, the predetermined symbol number is set separately from the corresponding symbol combination corresponding to each of the plurality of roles. The number of the second symbols (for example, “blue 7”, which will be described later) constituting a symbol combination of two (for example, described later) stops at the symbol stop position is determined as the number of sliding pieces, A predetermined combination (for example, described later) by the combination determination means BB1 etc.) is not determined as a winning combination, the number of sliding symbols is the number of symbols other than the second symbol (for example, “blue 7” described later) stopped at the symbol stop position. On the condition that the second symbol combination (for example, reach eyes described later) is displayed by the symbol display means (for example, it is determined that YES is determined in step S135 of FIG. 32 described later). (B) Switching the effect data determined by the effect data determination means to predetermined effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to an effect identifier “101” described later) separately from the plurality of effect data. Means (for example, means for performing step S136 in FIG. 32 to be described later and performing step S137, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later, etc.), The serial switching means on condition that is switched to the predetermined effect data, gaming machine and controlling the presentation unit based on the predetermined effect data.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the advantageous state actuating means operates in an advantageous state on the condition that the first symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The sliding piece number determining means stops when the predetermined combination is a winning combination and a symbol different from the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination stops at the symbol stop position. When the command signal is output, the number of sliding symbols is the number of the second symbols constituting the second symbol combination different from the corresponding symbol combinations corresponding to each of the plurality of roles being stopped at the symbol stop position. decide. The switching means switches the effect data determined by the effect data determining means to predetermined effect data on the condition that the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The effect means is controlled based on the predetermined effect data switched by.

  By doing in this way, the mode in which the 2nd symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means can be made into the stop mode which notifies definitely that the predetermined combination is carried over as the winning combination. For the player, the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, so that it can be understood that the predetermined combination is carried over as the winning combination.

  Further, even when the effect that is continuously performed while the unit game is performed a plurality of times is performed by the effect means, since the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, it is switched to another effect. From this, it can be understood that the predetermined combination is carried over as the winning combination. In this way, even if the effect that is continuously performed during a plurality of unit games is performed by the effect means, the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means and the effect performed by the effect means By associating with the contents, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the production itself attractive and improve the interest of the game. In particular, for a beginner who is difficult to grasp that a predetermined combination has been carried over as a winning combination simply by displaying the second symbol combination on the symbol display means, the predetermined combination is determined based on the presentation by the presentation means. You can understand that the role has been carried over as the winning role, so you can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the predetermined effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to an effect identifier “101” described later) is carried over as the winning combination by the carryover means. A gaming machine characterized by being adapted to the case of being.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the effect based on the effect data corresponding to the case where the predetermined combination is carried over as the winning combination Control of the means is performed. As a result, even a beginner can reliably grasp that a predetermined combination has been carried over as a winning combination, so that the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), when the number of sliding pieces determining means has determined a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later) as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means When the stop command signal is output at the number of sliding pieces equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces, the first symbol (for example, “red 7” described later) and the second symbol ( For example, when a symbol different from both “blue 7” and the like described later is the timing to stop at the symbol stop position, the corresponding symbol combination and the second symbol combination (for example, a reach eye described later) The number of third symbols (for example, “chance” described later) that constitutes a third symbol combination different from both of the symbols and the number of sliding symbols is determined as the number of sliding symbols that stops at the symbol stop position. And the switching means includes the third means. On the condition that a symbol combination (for example, a chance chance described later) is displayed by the symbol display means (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S135 of FIG. 32 described later), the effect data determining means. The production data determined by the above-mentioned production data that is determined separately from the plurality of production data and different from the predetermined production data (for example, production data corresponding to the production identifier “101” described later) Is switched to the effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to an effect identifier “102” to be described later), and the predetermined symbol is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the third symbol is the symbol The probability that the number of sliding pieces determining means determines the number of stops at the stop position as the number of sliding pieces is that the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized by having a higher probability that the number of sliding symbols determining means determines the number of the third symbols to stop at the symbol stopping position when there is no symbol as the number of sliding symbols.

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in (3), the mode in which the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means is a stop mode for notifying that there is a high possibility that the predetermined combination is carried over as a winning combination. be able to. For the player, the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, so that it is possible to grasp that the predetermined combination may be carried over as the winning combination.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in (3), the mode in which the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means and the mode in which the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means are used in combination. When both the second symbol combination and the third symbol combination are not displayed on the symbol display unit, the magnitude of the expectation that the advantageous operation by the state actuating unit will be performed. When displayed by the display means, the second symbol combination can be changed in three stages when displayed by the symbol display means. Therefore, the game is not monotonous, and the game can be advanced with a sense of tension.

  Further, even when the effect that is continuously performed while the unit game is performed a plurality of times is performed by the effect means, the second symbol combination and the third symbol combination are displayed by the symbol display means, respectively. Since it can be switched to a different production, the magnitude of the expectation that the advantageous state operation by the advantageous state operating means is performed can be changed. In this way, even if the effect that is continuously performed during a plurality of unit games is performed by the effect means, the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means and the effect performed by the effect means By associating with the contents, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the production itself attractive and improve the interest of the game. Especially for beginners who have difficulty in determining whether or not a predetermined combination has been carried over as a winning combination only by the pattern combination displayed on the symbol display means, the predetermined combination is based on the presentation by the presentation means. The expectation of whether or not can be carried over as a winning role can be changed, so that the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), the specific effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to an effect identifier “102” described later) is carried over as the winning combination by the carry-over means. A game machine characterized by responding to the possibility of being in the game.

  (4) According to the gaming machine described in (4), when a symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is displayed by the symbol display means, an effect corresponding to a case where a predetermined combination may be carried over as a winning combination Control of the rendering means based on the data is performed. As a result, even a beginner can expect a predetermined combination to be carried over as a winning combination, so that the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  According to the present invention, by displaying the second symbol combination by the symbol display means, it is possible to advance the game while expecting that a predetermined combination is carried over as a winning combination. Further, even when the effect that is continuously performed while the unit game is performed a plurality of times is performed by the effect means, since the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, it is switched to another effect. From this, it can be expected that a predetermined role is carried over as a winning role. In this way, even if the effect that is continuously performed during a plurality of unit games is performed by the effect means, the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means and the effect performed by the effect means By associating with the contents, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the production itself attractive and improve the interest of the game.

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

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

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 shown in FIG.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a pressing operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

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

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

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

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later).

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

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. These five display lines are all activated by the player pressing the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 10 (hereinafter referred to as the activated display). Line is described as “active line”). Whether or not the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c. The display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning.

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) are provided in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the symbol variation display (moving display) in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is stopped, the symbols are stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions provided in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, respectively. . Each display line connects a symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operable to be pressed. , 3R becomes transparent so that the symbols on 3R can be visually recognized.

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. It may be possible to display one still image or moving image by connecting a figure, a picture, and the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (total of 9 symbols) appearing in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (three symbols in total) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side of the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) and BET lamps arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 17a to 17c is omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. “Normally white” is a configuration in which white display is performed when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without being reflected.

  Further, the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139g, and 139h. The fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Further, the functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board passes through the reel sheet. Since these lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. .

  The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 is transmitted through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. A production image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “cherry (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) ”And“ Replay (symbol 96) ”symbols. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, and Replay are provided in the role of the embodiment. BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous operation devices according to the first type special accessory.

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. It means that it can be operated until it has been played and the game result is not exceeded 12 times.

  The “actual accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a combination of specific symbols is displayed. This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  In the following, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”, and cherry, bell, and watermelon are collectively referred to as small roles.

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

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

  The general gaming state includes a carryover section having a carryover combination and a non-carryover section having no carryover combination. The “carryover combination” refers to a combination that allows a corresponding symbol combination to be arranged along an active line over one or more games. In addition, in the carryover section, the bonus is not won internally, and in the non-carryover section, the bonus may be won internally, so even in the same general gaming state, the carryover section and the non-carryover section are different. It can be said that it is in a state.

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

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

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that RB is established or that a BB operating flag described later is ON.

  On the other hand, the condition that the RB operating flag is updated to be off is that the possible number of games is 0, the possible number of winnings is 0, or that the BB operating flag is updated to off. “Number of possible games” refers to the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “number of wins possible” refers to the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state, and is defined as eight in the embodiment.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off.

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

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

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown. The volume of the speakers 9L and 9R can be adjusted by operating the volume control unit 103.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 21 to 27 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (FIG. 8 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group and the like for determining are stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and a storage area shown in FIG. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command is mainly a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11, 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, and the like.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 8 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is that the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal symbol combination I can say that.

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

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

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 10 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination (a symbol combination corresponding to a display combination to be described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination to be described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof are determined. A winning determination code (establishment determination code) (not shown) is associated. The symbol combination table described above is used to confirm the winning (display combination) and determine the number of payouts when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Referenced in case. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

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

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

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

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

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command or information is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands or information to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 28 to 35 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 14 to 20 described later), and the like.

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

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image according to the effect content determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

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

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

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

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

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

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

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table (FIG. 8 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the game state is the general game state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general game state), the internal lottery table for the general game state (described later in FIG. 8). (1)) is selected, and 6 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S41 in FIG. 24 described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, if it is a carryover section, the number of lotteries determined to be 6 is updated to 4 (step S43 in FIG. 24 described later).

  When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 8 described later) is selected, and 3 is determined as the number of lotteries (described in FIG. 24 described later). Step S41).

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

  The internal lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, since the winning number corresponds to the combination, the internal lottery table indicates the upper limit value and lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. Have information.

  (1) in FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for general gaming state, and (2) in FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RB gaming state.

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

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

  The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9 described later).

  For example, a case where the number of inserted coins is 3 when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. When the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 300, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 6 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “350” and the upper limit value is “499”. First, a random number value R (300) −lower limit value L (350) is calculated for the winning number 6. The result of this calculation is negative. Accordingly, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 300, the winning number 6 is unfair.

  Subsequently, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5, the random number value R (300) −the lower limit value L (200) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (300) −the upper limit value U (349) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 300, the winning number 5 is won. When the winning number 5 is won, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 5 becomes the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 9) described later.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (300) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random value R (300) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 5 is won, The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 300, the winning number 5 is won, and referring to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) described later, BB1 becomes the internal winning combination.

  In the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries is changed to 4 (step S43 in FIG. 24 described later). Thereby, in the carryover section, there is no case where the winning numbers 5 and 6 are won. Therefore, according to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) described later, in the carryover section, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, referring to the internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. 8, this table is configured so that the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 2 is wider than other internal lottery tables. . In other words, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is configured such that a bell is determined as a winning combination with a higher probability than other internal lottery tables. In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning numbers corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 7 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state are not provided. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the replays BB1 and BB2 corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6 in the general gaming state are not determined as winning combinations.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes data of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The data of the internal winning combination is data consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), and is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the internal winning combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is cherry. The same applies to the case where the winning numbers are “2” to “8”.

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

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

  When the aforementioned winning number is 1 (cherry), the display combination may be cherry. In the case where the display combination is cherry, among the five active lines, the middle cherry in which “cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c, and along the effective lines excluding the center line “ There is a corner cherry with “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” lined up. “Cherry (Middle)” indicates “Cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L, and “Cherry (square)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 21L. Indicates “cherry”. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. In the case of a medium cherry, according to the symbol combination table, when the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 4 medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the number of inserted cherries is 1 or 2, 15 medals will be paid out according to the symbol combination table. Since the symbol combination “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established in the active line (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a), follow the symbol combination table. Eight medals, which are twice the four, are paid out.

  When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a bell. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted coins is 3, Ten medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a watermelon, and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, which will be described later, a bonus end number counter, which will be described later, a possible number of games, and a possible number of winnings, for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the process of step S33 in FIG. 23 described later and the process of step S82 in FIG. 27 described later.

  The “in-operation flag” refers to information for identifying an operating game state (current game state). In the working flag of the embodiment, a BB working flag for identifying whether or not a BB (actual accessory continuous actuating device) is working and an RB gaming state for working or not are identified. There is an RB operating flag.

  The “bonus end number counter” refers to a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in a game from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. “Number of possible games” refers to the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. “Number of winnings” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIG. This stop table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation are controlled to stop on the condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  In the stop table, information on stop control positions corresponding to the stop start positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  The “stop control position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the reel stop control is performed. For example, in the stop table of FIG. 12, the stop control position corresponding to the stop start position “15” is “19”. Referring to FIG. 4 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “15” of the left reel is “bell (symbol 94)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “19” is “replay (symbol 96)”. . Therefore, in the embodiment, when the stop button 7L is operated when the “bell (symbol 94)” of the code number “15” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the “replay (symbol 96) of the code number“ 19 ”is operated. The left reel 3L can be controlled so as to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols (maximum number of symbols) that can be moved in the symbol display area after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The number of sliding pieces) is defined as 4.

  Returning to FIG. The stop table is provided for each internal winning combination. FIG. 12 is a stop table for BB1 + watermelon. This stop table is used when both the BB1 and the watermelon are determined as the internal winning combination by determining the watermelon as the internal winning combination during the carryover section.

  Here, the types of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R when the combination including BB is determined as the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, regarding BB1 with reference to FIG. 10 described above, the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is "red 7-red 7-red 7". Therefore, referring to FIG. 4 described above, the code number corresponding to “red 7” in the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C is “20”, and the code number corresponding to “red 7” in the right reel 3R is “10” and “20”. As described above, in the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, first, regarding the stop start position of the left reel 3L, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “16” to “20”. In any case, “red 7” may stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display region 21L on the left. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “15”, “red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L on the left, but stops at the symbol stop position in the upper stage. There is a possibility to do. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00”, “Red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position in the middle symbol display area 21L, but stops at the symbol stop position in the lower symbol. There is a possibility to do. Therefore, when the stop start position is “00” or “15” to “20”, “red 7” may stop at any symbol stop position in the left symbol display area 21L.

  Therefore, referring to FIG. 12, the stop control position corresponding to the stop start position “00” in the left reel 3L is “00”. Therefore, “replay”, “bell”, and “red 7” stop in order from the top in the symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00”, “red 7” stops at the lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L.

  Similarly, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “20”, “red 7” stops at the lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is any one of “15” to “19”, “red 7” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L.

  As described above, BB1 and watermelon are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop button 7L on the left is pressed at the timing when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00” or “15” to “20”. When operated, “red 7” basically stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L, and rarely stops at the lower symbol stop position.

  As for the central reel 3C, BB1 and watermelon are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “00” or at any timing from “15” to “20”. When the center stop button 7C is operated, “red 7” basically stops at the upper symbol stop position of the central symbol display area 21C, and rarely stops at the lower symbol stop position. Further, regarding the right reel 3R, BB1 and cherry are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “00”, “05” to “11”, or “15” to “15”. When the right stop button 7R is operated at any timing of “20”, basically, it stops at the upper symbol stop position of the right symbol display area 21R, and rarely stops at the lower symbol stop position.

  Therefore, when BB1 and watermelon are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, and the player appropriately operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, basically, the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is on the top line 8b. Displayed, and rarely on the bottom line 8d.

  Next, regarding the watermelon with reference to FIG. 10 described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 4 described above, when proceeding similarly to the case of BB1, in the left reel 3L, when the stop start position is “00” to “09” or “12” to “20”, “watermelon” is displayed. There is a possibility of stopping at any symbol stop position in the left symbol display area 21L. In the central reel 3C, when the stop start position is “01” to “06” or “09” to “20”, the “watermelon” can stop at any one of the symbol stop positions in the central symbol display area 21C. In the right reel 3R, when the stop start position is “01” to “07”, “watermelon” may stop at any one of the symbol stop positions in the right symbol display area 21R.

  However, as described above, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “00” or “15” to “20”, “red 7” constituting BB1 is one of the left symbol display areas 21L. Stop at the symbol stop position. The same applies to the case where the stop start position of the central reel 3C is “00” or “15” to “20”, and the case where the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “05” to “07”. Therefore, for the left reel 3L, a case where the stop start position is “01” to “09” or “12” to “14” will be considered. Similarly, for the central reel 3C, the case where the stop start position is “01” to “06” or “09” to “14” is examined, and for the right reel 3R, the stop start position is “01” to “04”. ”Is considered.

  First, the left reel 3L will be considered. Referring to FIG. 12, the symbol stop position corresponding to the stop start position “01” on the left reel 3L is “02”. Therefore, at the symbol stop position in the left symbol display area 21L, “bell”, “watermelon”, and “replay” stop in order from the top. Accordingly, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “01”, the “watermelon” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L.

  Proceeding in the same manner, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “02”, “04” to “08”, “12” to “14”, “watermelon” is displayed in the left symbol display area 21L. When the symbol stops at the middle symbol stop position and the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “03”, “watermelon” stops at the symbol symbol below the symbol design area 21L on the left. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “09”, a symbol different from “watermelon” stops in the left symbol display area 21L.

  Therefore, BB1 and watermelon overlap and are determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop start position on the left reel 3L is stopped at the timing of “01” to “09” or “12” to “14”. When the button 7L is operated, “watermelon” basically stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L on the left.

  Considering the central reel 3C in the same manner, if the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “01” to “05” or “10” to “14”, the “watermelon” is the central symbol display area 21C. Stop at the middle symbol stop position. When the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “09” or “11”, a symbol different from “watermelon” stops in the central symbol display area 21C.

  Similarly, the right reel 3R is also examined. When the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “02” to “04”, the “watermelon” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21C in the center. To stop. When the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “01”, a symbol different from “watermelon” stops in the left symbol display area 21L.

  Therefore, when BB1 and watermelon are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, and the player appropriately operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, basically, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is on the center line 8c. Is displayed.

  Up to this point, the case where BB1 and watermelon are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination and the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player is appropriate has been described, but in the following, BB1 and watermelon will be Although it is determined as an internal winning combination, the case where the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player is not appropriate (a case where a so-called “missing” occurs) will be described.

  For example, when the stop start positions on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are “19”, “09”, and “19” in order, the stop control positions are “19”, “11”, and “19” in order. is there. In this case, neither BB1 nor watermelon is established, resulting in missing.

  Here, in the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, when the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “19”, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “red 7”. Therefore, when BB1 and watermelon are missed, “red 7” is stopped and displayed at the upper symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L.

  Similarly, when the stop control position of the central reel 3C is “11”, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “blue 7”. Therefore, when BB1 and watermelon are missed, “blue 7” is stopped and displayed at the lower symbol stop position of the central symbol display area 21C.

  When the stop control position of the right reel 3R is “19”, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “red 7”. Therefore, when BB1 and watermelon are missed, “red 7” is stopped and displayed at the upper symbol stop position of the right symbol display area 21R.

  From the above, when BB1 and watermelon are dropped out, “red 7” or “blue 7” (hereinafter referred to as “red 7” in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R depending on the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) May be stopped and displayed so as to be V-shaped.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the case where a failure occurs in other stop tables that are referred to when the winning combination including BB is determined as the internal winning combination. Depending on the timing, “7” can be stopped and displayed so as to be V-shaped.

  On the other hand, although not shown, the stop table that is referred to when the winning combination that does not include BB is determined as the internal winning combination is that the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R at any timing. However, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are configured so that "7" is not stopped and displayed in a V shape.

  Thus, when the stop table when the winning combination including BB is determined as the internal winning combination is referred, the main control circuit 71 displays “7” in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be performed so as to show a V-shaped form. On the other hand, when a stop table when a combination that does not include BB is determined as an internal winning combination is referred to, a mode in which “red 7” is V-shaped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is possible to perform stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as shown in the excluded mode. As a result, in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a mode in which “7” is V-shaped is set to 7V, and this 7V-shaped is a stop mode (so-called “reach eyes”) that definitely notifies that BB is winning. )). Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that he / she has won BB by displaying 7V characters in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. Also, when the reach is displayed, the player does not know whether the reach has been triggered by the winning of BB1 or the winning of BB2. Multiple winning combinations can be guessed. As described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a game that the player can guess the expectation of winning the BB and the type of the BB.

  In the embodiment, the 7V character is one reach, but a reach other than the 7V character is also provided. For example, referring to FIG. 12, when the stop start positions on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are “00”, “06”, “11” in order, the stop control positions are “00”, “09” in order. "," 11 ". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, when the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “00”, the symbol one symbol below the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “red 7”. Similarly, when the stop control position of the central reel 3C is “09”, the symbol immediately above the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “blue 7”, and the stop control position of the right reel 3R is “11”. At this time, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “red 7”. As described above, when BB1 and watermelon are dropped out, “7” is inverted V-shaped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R depending on the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. May be stopped. In the embodiment, the mode in which the “7” becomes an inverted V shape is a 7 inverted V shape, and the 7 inverted V shape is a reach as in the 7V shape. Although illustration is omitted, depending on the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in other stop tables that are referred to when the winning combination including BB is determined as the internal winning combination, The reverse V-shape can be stopped and displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 12, when the stop start positions on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are “14”, “14”, “00” in order, the stop control positions are “17”, “14” in order. ”,“ 00 ”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, when the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “17”, the symbol one symbol above the stop control position is “bell”. Similarly, when the stop control position of the central reel 3C is “14”, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to this stop control position is “bell”, and the stop control position of the right reel 3R is “00”. At this time, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to the stop control position is “bell”. As described above, when BB1 and watermelon are dropped out, depending on the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the “bell” becomes V-shaped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. Stop display may be displayed.

  Although not shown in the figure, in the other stop table that is referred to when the winning combination including BB is determined as the internal winning combination, if the winning combination including BB is missed, the player presses the stop button 7L, Depending on the timing at which 7C and 7R are operated, the “bell” can be stopped and displayed in a V shape. In addition, the stop table referred to when the combination that does not include BB is an internal winning combination, the “bell” is V-shaped with a lower probability than the stop table that is referred to when the combination including BB is an internal winning combination. It is comprised so that it can be stopped and displayed.

  By doing in this way, when the stop table when the winning combination including BB is determined as the winning combination is referred, the main control circuit 71 is higher than when the winning combination not including BB is determined as the winning combination. With the probability, it is possible to perform stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R show a V-shaped form. As a result, in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a mode in which the “bell” is V-shaped is defined as a bell V-shape, and a stop mode (so-called so-called “V-shaped”) is suggested. "Opportunity"). Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that he / she has won BB2 by displaying the chance chance. In addition, when the chance is displayed, the player does not know whether the display of the chance is triggered by the winning of BB1 or the winning of BB2, so one event Multiple winning combinations can be guessed. As described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a game that the player can guess the expectation of winning the BB and the type of the BB.

  Further, in the embodiment, since the reach eyes and the chance eyes are used together, the expectation level that the BB is determined as the winning combination and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state is determined for both the reach eyes and the chance eyes. In the general game state where is not displayed on the active line, in the general game state where the chance eye is displayed on the active line, the reach is changed in three stages in the general game state displayed on the active line Can do. Therefore, the game is not monotonous, and the game can be advanced with a sense of tension.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the storage area (storage area) of the internal winning combination and carryover combination will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination storing area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  The display combination storage area in which the display combination data is stored is not shown, but has the same data structure as the internal winning combination storage area.

  (2) of FIG. 13 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 0 to bit 3, bit 6, and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (3) of FIG. 13 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

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

  For example, when a game start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated. When the reel stop command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reel stop command process. The reel stop command process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated.

  When the all-reel stop command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs all-reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed. When the display combination establishment command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs display combination establishment command processing. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination.

  When the game state change command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game state change command process. The gaming state changing process is a process for changing the gaming state information to the one indicating the RB gaming state, for example, when a bonus is won. When a bonus start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus start command process. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB operates.

  With reference to FIG. 15, an effect group determination table for determining an effect group identifier will be described.

  The effect determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect group identifier. The “continuous performance group identifier” refers to a rough group of effects performed over one or more unit games. In addition, a small role notification type effect for notifying the type of the small role determined as the internal winning combination is provided.

  The “lottery value” is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, the effect group identifier corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the actual effect group identifier. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other. In the embodiment, when one production group identifier is selected, this production group identifier is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, if the extracted random number value is “21000”, first, the lottery value “20000” corresponding to the production group identifier “0” is subtracted from this “21000”. The subtracted value is “1000” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “2000” corresponding to the production group identifier “1” is subtracted from “1000”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “1” is selected as the actual effect group identifier, and this effect group identifier is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, when “1” is determined as the effect group identifier, the image control microcomputer 81 performs control for performing a continuous effect. Thereby, the player can enjoy the continuous production over a plurality of unit games. Further, depending on the content of the continuous effect, there is a case where the image control microcomputer 81 performs control to notify the liquid crystal display device 131 that it is the carryover section, which will be described later.

  When “2” is determined as the effect group identifier, the image control microcomputer 81 performs control for performing the small role notification type effect. In the small role notification type effect, the small role is associated with the color, and the color corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. For example, red corresponds to cherry, yellow corresponds to bell, and green corresponds to watermelon. When the internal winning combination is a bell, a character wearing yellow clothes is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. . Thereby, the player can directly grasp that the internal winning combination is the bell.

  Further, when the gaming state is the general gaming state (carry-over section), the image control microcomputer 81 may perform control for causing the liquid crystal display device 131 to display a color different from the color corresponding to the internal winning combination. Thereby, the player can grasp indirectly that it is a carryover section, and can heighten the expectation for winning the BB.

  When “0” is determined as the production group identifier, no special production such as continuous production or small role notification production is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the continuous effect game number determination table for determining the number of continuous effect games will be described.

  The continuous effect game number determination table is referred to when the effect group identifier determined when referring to the effect group determination table described above is “1”. In other words, it is referred to when a continuous effect is performed on the liquid crystal display device 131. The continuous effect game number determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to the number of continuous effect games.

  The “number of continuous effect games” refers to the number of games in which the effect can be continued. When “1” is determined as the number of continuous effect games, “1” is stored in the continuous effect counter, and when “2” is determined as the number of continuous effect games, “2” is stored in the continuous effect counter. . The same applies to cases where “3” to “5” are determined as the number of continuous effect games.

  The continuous effect counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 and is decremented by 1 for each unit game. Then, when the value of the continuous effect counter becomes “0”, the continuous effect ends. By doing in this way, when “1” is determined as the number of continuous effect games, the image control microcomputer 81 can perform a continuous effect between one game, and “2” as the number of continuous effect games. When it is determined, a continuous effect between the two games can be performed. The same applies to cases where “3” to “5” are determined as the number of continuous effect games.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the effect determination table for determining an effect identifier is demonstrated. Although illustration is omitted, the effect determination table is provided corresponding to each of the aforementioned effect group identifiers. FIG. 17 is an example thereof, and is an effect determination table when the effect group identifier is “1”, that is, when a continuous effect is performed.

  The effect determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect identifier. The effect identifier is information that directly defines the contents of the effect, and the effect identifier and the effect data are associated one-on-one. “Production data” refers to data for performing an effect on the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L, 9R, and the like. In the embodiment, when the continuous effect is selected, an effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle each other is performed. By associating the production data with the production identifier, the content of this battle can be distinguished.

  According to the effect table shown in FIG. 17, when the third stop operation is performed when the continuous effect counter is 1, in other words, when the third stop operation is performed in the last unit game where the continuous effect is performed. The liquid crystal display device 131 or the like performs the same content regardless of the determined value of the performance identifier. Specifically, in the liquid crystal display device 131 or the like, the enemy character attacks and the main character falls down regardless of the determined value of the effect identifier.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of character identifiers are provided in addition to the effect identifier. This character identifier is information that defines the content of characters to be displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display device 131. The characters to be displayed here are characters for prompting the player to stop and display reach eyes in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  In the embodiment, when referring to the effect determination table shown in FIG. 17, “1” is determined as the character identifier regardless of the value of the determined effect identifier. When “1” is determined as the character identifier, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays the characters “Aim 7 at the upper left!”. Thus, in the first stop operation, “7” is stopped and displayed at the upper symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L, and finally the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are stopped and displayed in a 7V-character form. The player can be prompted to perform a stop operation at the timing.

  With reference to FIG. 18, a search table such as a reach will be described. The search table such as the reach eye is referred to when the production group identifier is “1”, that is, when the continuous production is performed, and includes search result information corresponding to the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. The search table such as reach eyes is such that the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R can be a reach or a chance according to the first stop operation or the second stop operation. Referenced to search for the presence or absence. Also, in order to search whether or not the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is a reach or a chance according to the fact that the display combination is lost. Is done.

  In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “10” or “19”, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is “00” or “11”, and the right reel 3R When the stop control position is “01”, “09”, “16”, or “19”, the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is 7V. Therefore, in this case, the search result is a reach A (7V character).

  Similarly, when the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “00”, the stop control position of the center reel 3C is “09”, and the stop control position of the right reel 3R is “00”, etc. The display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is 7 reverse V-shaped. Therefore, in this case, the search result is the reach B (7 reverse V-shape). Further, when the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “02”, the stop control position of the center reel 3C is “03”, and the stop control position of the right reel 3R is “00”, etc. The display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the regions 21L, 21C, 21R is bell-shaped. Therefore, in this case, the search result is the chance (bell V character).

  Here, when referring to the search table such as the reach eye in accordance with the first stop operation or the second stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 corresponds to one or two stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is any combination among a plurality of stop control position combinations shown in the table. When it is determined that the combination is any combination, it is determined that it can be a reach eye, and when it is determined that it is not a combination, it is determined that it cannot be a reach eye.

  For example, when the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “19” when the left stop button 7L is operated, and the stop control position of the center reel 3C is “11” when the center stop button 7C is operated. The combination of these stop control positions can be a reach eye A. Therefore, the image control microcomputer determines that the combination of the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is a combination corresponding to the reach eye A among the plurality of stop control position combinations shown in the table. Determine that it can be.

  Further, when referring to the search table such as the reach eye in response to the display combination being lost, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the same determination as in the case of referring to the first stop operation or the second stop operation. . When it is determined that the combination is any combination, it is determined that it is a reach eye or the like, and when it is determined that it is not a combination, it is determined that it is not a reach eye or the like.

  In this way, by storing a search table such as reach eyes in the program ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 72 in advance, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a reach eye or a chance eye by using the sub control circuit 72 instead of the main control circuit 71. it can. As a result, the burden on the main control circuit 71 can be reduced, and the risk that the control operation of the main control circuit 71 stops suddenly can be avoided.

  Further, when the main control circuit 71 determines whether or not it is a reach or a chance, this determination needs to be performed for each unit game. Since the game is performed in a unit game when “1” is “1”, the burden can be reduced even when the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are viewed as a whole.

  A character switching table for switching character identifiers will be described with reference to FIG. This character switching table is referred to in response to the first stop operation or the second stop operation being performed while the continuous effect is being performed because the effect group identifier is “1”. The character switching table is information on the character identifier after switching corresponding to the type of the stop button that has been subjected to the stop operation when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, and the search result such as the reach eye described above. It has.

  As described above, when the effect group identifier is “1”, “1” is determined as the character identifier in response to referring to the effect determination table. Thereby, on the liquid crystal display device 131, the characters “Aim 7 at the upper left!” Are displayed, and it is notified that the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R becomes 7V.

  For example, when the stop control position of the left reel when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation is “19”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the search table such as the above-described reach eye to reach the reach eye. It is determined that it can be A (7V character). At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the character switching table and determines “3”, which is the character identifier in this case, as a new character identifier. Then, the image control microcomputer 81 switches from the currently set character identifier “1” to the newly determined character identifier “3”. When “3” is determined as the character identifier, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays the characters “Aim at 7 in the middle lower row!”. As a result, in the second stop operation, “7” is stopped and displayed at the lower symbol stop position of the central symbol display area 21C, so that the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R continue to be stopped and displayed in a 7V-character form. Inform the stop operation at the timing.

  On the other hand, when the stop control position of the left reel when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation is “00”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the search table such as the above reach eyes. It is determined that it can be reach B (7 reverse V-shape). In other words, the symbol stop mode in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R cannot be the 7V-shaped mode notified by the liquid crystal display device 131, but the reach is a 7th reverse V-shaped that is another reach. It can be an embodiment. At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the character switching table and determines “4”, which is the character identifier in this case, as a new character identifier. Then, the image control microcomputer 81 switches from the currently set character identifier “1” to the newly determined character identifier “4”. When “4” is determined as the character identifier, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays the characters “Aim at 7 in the upper center!”. Thereby, it is possible to switch from the notification suggesting the 7V-shaped aspect to the notification indicating the 7-reverse V-shaped aspect.

  When the stop control position of the left reel when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation is “09”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the search table such as the above-described reach eye to reach the reach eye. It is determined that it cannot be. In other words, it is determined that the symbol stop mode in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R cannot be the 7V-shaped mode notified by the liquid crystal display device 131, but cannot be another reach or the like. To do. At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the character switching table and determines “0”, which is the character identifier in this case, as a new character identifier. Then, the image control microcomputer 81 switches from the currently set character identifier “1” to the newly determined character identifier “0”. When “0” is determined as the character identifier, the character display on the liquid crystal display device 131 is not performed, and thus it is possible to switch to a notification that suggests that it cannot be a reach eye.

  By providing such a character switching table, the liquid crystal display device 131 notifies only the reach that can be stopped and displayed with the number of sliding frames that is actually less than or equal to the maximum number of sliding symbols among the plurality of reaching eyes. it can. Therefore, the player can increase the chances of knowing whether BB is carried over as a winning combination by operating his / her own stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Therefore, the game is not monotonous, and the game can be advanced with a sense of tension.

  In particular, even if it is a beginner who is difficult to learn the form of a plurality of reach eyes, the reach eye that can actually stop and display with the number of sliding pieces less than the maximum number of sliding pieces without learning the form of reach eyes Can be grasped. Therefore, the opportunity to grasp whether BB is carried over as a winning combination increases, and the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  In addition, when there is no reach that can be stopped and displayed with the number of sliding pieces less than the maximum number of sliding pieces, the display of characters on the liquid crystal display device 131 is finished even before the unit game is finished. To do. By doing so, the liquid crystal display device 131 does not have a possibility that the reach eye is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R in the symbol arrangement on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. As a result of being prompted to stop at the displayed timing, it is possible to avoid a situation in which fatigue or tiredness occurs. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of making a long-time determination as to whether or not BB has been carried over as an internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 20, an effect switching table for switching effect identifiers will be described. This effect switching table is referred to when the third stop operation is performed while the continuous effect is being performed because the effect group identifier is “1”. The effect switching table includes information on the effect identifier after switching corresponding to the search result in the search table such as the above reach.

  When the search result in the search table such as reach eyes is reach eye A (7V character) or reach eye B (7 reverse V character), the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect identifier determined with reference to the effect determination table described above. To the production identifier “101”. In this case, in the liquid crystal display device 131, in accordance with the third stop operation, the effect is switched to the effect that the enemy character falls down due to the attack of the main character.

  If the search result in the search table such as reach eyes is a chance (bell V-shaped), the image control microcomputer 81 switches from the effect identifier determined with reference to the effect determination table to the effect identifier “102”. In this case, in the liquid crystal display device 131, in response to the third stop operation, the hero character attacks and the enemy character is switched to an effect that avoids this attack.

  If the search result in the search table such as the reach eye is neither a reach eye nor a chance eye, the image control microcomputer 81 does not switch from the effect identifier determined with reference to the effect determination table described above, and this effect identifier Continue the continuous production based on. As a result, when the reach eyes or the like are never displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R while the continuous effect is being performed, the liquid crystal display device 131 performs an effect in which the hero character falls down due to the attack of the enemy character. .

  From the player's point of view, the reach and the like are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, so that the game can be advanced while expecting that BB is carried over as a winning combination. In addition, even when an effect that is continuously performed while a plurality of unit games are performed is performed on the liquid crystal display device 131, another effect can be obtained by displaying the reach eyes on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can be switched to. Therefore, it can be expected from this that BB is carried over as a winning combination. As described above, even if the effect that is continuously performed during the unit game of a plurality of times is performed on the liquid crystal display device 131, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Providing a gaming machine that can make the production itself attractive and improve the entertainment of the game by associating the symbol combination displayed on the screen with the contents of the production performed on the liquid crystal display device 131. Can do.

  In particular, the production identifier 101 corresponds to a reach eye, and this reach eye suggests that the BB is certainly carried over as a winning combination. Accordingly, the reach is displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the liquid crystal display device 131 is controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 based on the effect identifier 101, so that it is ensured that BB is carried over as a winning combination. Can grasp. Therefore, even a beginner can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

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

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

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 23 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11 to 13.

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

  In step S7, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S9. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S9, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S11, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10. In step S10, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by the player is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous game.

  In step S11, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S12. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S12, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S13 of FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the stop switch (stop switch) is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S15, the number of sliding symbols is determined, and the process proceeds to step S16. In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined and set from the stop control position corresponding to the stop start position with reference to a stop table (such as FIG. 12) corresponding to the internal winning combination. In step S16, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which have been stopped, to rotate by the number of sliding pieces determined in step S15, and then proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S19. The reel stop command includes information on the stop start positions of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R and information on stop control positions corresponding to the stop start positions. In step S19, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S20, an all reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In the display combination search process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is performed.

  In step S22, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S25. The display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination. In step S23, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S24. In this process, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 10), the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out.

  In step S24, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S25. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  In step S25, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S26, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In this process, a process for updating the RB operating flag to ON is performed. Then, a process of setting the possible number of games to 12 and setting the possible number of winnings to 8 is performed.

  By performing the processing of step S31 to step S33, when the BB operating flag is on, the condition for updating the RB operating flag to off is satisfied and the RB operating flag is updated to off. Even if it exists, this RB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the RB gaming state can be operated continuously.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 7) (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. With the processing in step S42, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when YES is determined in the process of step S42, it can be determined that there is no carryover combination, and when it is determined NO, it can be determined that there is a carryover combination. In step S43, the CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “4”, and proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S45. As a result, “6” is set as the winning number in the non-carry-over section in the general gaming state, and “3” is set in the RB gaming state. In the case of the carryover section in the general gaming state (BB internal winning state), “4” is set as the winning number.

  In step S45, the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S41 is referred to obtain a lower limit (L) based on the winning number and the number of inserted games, and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area (RL), and the process proceeds to step S47. The random value storage area is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not a digit has been set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56 of FIG. 25, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S48. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

  In step S48, the internal lottery table of the type determined in the process of step S41 is referred to obtain an upper limit value (U) based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random number value (R) stored in the random value storage area (R-U), and then the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S51. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is equal to the upper limit value (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit value (R ≠ U). .

  In step S51, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S52, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S55. By performing the process of step S54, information on the winning bonus can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00110000”. In step S55, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination storage area, and proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  In step S56 of FIG. 25, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S44 in FIG.

  In step S58, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S60. By performing the process of step S59, information on the winning bonus can be stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  In step S60, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. By performing the process of step S60, if the random value R does not belong to any numerical range defined in the internal lottery table and the processes of steps S52 to S55 in FIG. Or information corresponding to the carryover combination can be stored in the internal winning combination storing area.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S69. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S67. In step S63, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S64, a gaming state change command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S66. In this RB end process, the RB in-operation flag is updated to OFF, and the process of updating the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games to 0 is performed. In step S66, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In this BB end process, a process is performed in which the BB operating flag is updated to OFF and the bonus end number counter is updated to 0.

  In step S67, 1 is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, it is determined whether or not the possible number of winnings is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, 1 is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In step S71, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S85. In step S82, bonus operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S83. In this bonus operation process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and a bonus end number counter is set to 350.

  In step S83, the process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, the process of updating the data stored in the carryover combination storage area to 0 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S85, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S86, a process of copying the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter, that is, a process of setting the same value as the number of insertions inserted for the current game in the automatic insertion counter is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. .

  The control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the reset interrupt processing of the image control circuit 72a will be described.

  When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. The reset interrupt process is sequentially executed based on the occurrence of this interrupt.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89 and the like (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. In step S92, an input monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S93. In this process, a process for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71).

  In step S93, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S94. In step S94, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, an image control process described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S91.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether a command has been received (step S101). When the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S94 in FIG.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the received command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S103, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S103, a game start command process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the received command is a reel stop command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S105, a reel stop command process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not the received command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S107, a display combination establishment command process described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S108, processing corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the data stored in the command buffer is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S94 in FIG.

  The game start command process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the continuous effect counter is “0” (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S112, an effect group identifier is lottery and set with reference to the effect group determination table (FIG. 15), and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the effect group identifier is “1”. By this discrimination, it can be discriminated whether or not the set production group is a continuous production. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S119. In step S114, the number of continuous effect games is determined with reference to the above-described continuous effect game number determination table (FIG. 16), and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, the same numerical value as the number of lottery continuous effect games is set in the continuous effect counter, and the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, an effect identifier is lottered and set with reference to an effect determination table corresponding to the number of consecutive effect games lottered among a plurality of effect determination tables (FIG. 17, etc.), and the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, “1” is set in the character identifier, and the flow proceeds to step S118. By referring to the effect determination table by the process of step S117, “1” can be set as the character identifier regardless of the determined value of the effect identifier.

  In step S118, effect data corresponding to the set effect identifier and character data corresponding to the set character identifier are set, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG. In step S119, processing corresponding to the set effect group identifier is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG.

  The reel stop command process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets data of the stop start position and stop control position of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the effect group identifier is “1”. By the process of step S122, it can be determined whether or not the set effect group is a continuous effect. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S123, processing according to the value of the effect group identifier is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the stop operation is a first stop operation or a second stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG. In step S125, with reference to a search table (FIG. 18) such as reach eyes, a search is made as to whether or not a reach eye can be reached based on the stop control positions of the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not a search result referring to the search table such as a reach eye is a search result that can be a reach eye. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG. In step S127, referring to the above-described character switching table (FIG. 19), the set character identifier is changed to the character identifier corresponding to the search result in step S125 and the type of stop button 7L, 7C, 7R that has been stopped. Switch to step S128. In step S128, character data corresponding to the switched character identifier is set, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG.

  The display combination establishment command process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the continuation group identifier is “1” (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, processing corresponding to the display combination is performed based on the value of the effect group identifier, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not the display combination is lost. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S140. In step S134, with reference to the above-described search table such as reach eyes (FIG. 18), it is searched based on the stop control positions of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R whether or not it is a reach eye or a chance eye, and step S135. Move on.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the search result referring to the search table such as a reach eye is a search result that is a reach eye or a chance eye. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S140. In step S136, with reference to the above-described effect switching table (FIG. 20), the set effect identifier is switched to the effect identifier corresponding to the search result in step S134, and the process proceeds to step S137. In step S137, effect data corresponding to the switched effect identifier is set, and the process proceeds to step S138.

  In step S138, “0” is set in the character identifier, and the flow proceeds to step S139. In step S139, character data corresponding to the character identifier “0” is set, and the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, the continuous effect counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S141. In step S141, the effect group identifier is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG.

  In step S142, the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S143. In step S143, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG. In step S144, the effect group identifier is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S109 in FIG.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the image buffer flag is on (step S151). The “image buffer flag” is used to determine whether image data is ready to be written in the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86. This image buffer flag is set on when ready to write, and off when not ready to write. When this determination is YES, the process goes to step S154, and when NO, the process goes to step S152.

  In step S152, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S153. In this image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data is transferred to the image buffer. The specified data includes, for example, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier, character data corresponding to the character identifier, and the like. In step S153, the image buffer flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S155, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S91 in FIG. The value that the image control IC counter can take is any one of “0”, “1”, and “2”, and this value is updated by image control IC / int processing that will be described later with reference to FIG. Is called. In the image control IC / int processing, processing for adding 1 to the value of the image control IC counter is performed in response to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/40 ms. In step S155, “0” is set in the image control IC counter, and the flow proceeds to step S156.

  According to the processing of step S154 and step S155, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/20 ms elapses. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not 1000/20 ms has elapsed by the processing in step S154, and when 1000/20 ms has elapsed, image data is transmitted to the image control IC 86 when the buffer flag is on. It can be timing.

  In step S156, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, the image data is transferred from the image buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S158. With this processing, the image data transferred to the image buffer in step S152 described above can be transferred to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S158, the image buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S159. In step S159, the image buffer flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S91 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts in response to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/40 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S161). The image control IC counter is a counter used to determine whether or not 1000/20 ms has elapsed since the previous transmission of the bank switching command from the image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the 2 ms interrupt process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has passed (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, step S171 is repeated.

  In step S172, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S173. The updated value of the random number counter is referred to when determining the effect group identifier, the number of continuous effect games, the effect identifier, and the like. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S173, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S171. By the effect data update process, the effect data and character data set in step S118 in FIG. 30, the character data switched in step S128 in FIG. 31, and the effect switched in step S137 in FIG. A video (image) corresponding to the data, character data switched in the process of step S139 in FIG. 32, and the like can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes an effect display area 61 for displaying an image based on the effect identifier determined by the sub control circuit 72 with reference to the effect determination table (FIG. 17), the effect switching table (FIG. 20), and the like. And a character display area 62 for displaying an image based on the character identifier determined by the control circuit 72 with reference to the character switching table (FIG. 19). FIG. 36 shows a display example 1 and FIG. 37 shows a display example 2. FIG. 38 shows Display Example 3.

  First, Display Example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 refers to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 8) and determines BB as the internal winning combination, thereby shifting the gaming state to the general gaming state (carry-over section). If the main control circuit 71 determines the watermelon as the internal winning combination after this transition until BB is established as the display combination, the main control circuit 71 performs stop control based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12).

  Further, the sub-control circuit 72 determines “1” as the effect group identifier with reference to the effect group determination table (FIG. 15), and determines “1” as the effect identifier with reference to the effect determination table (FIG. 17). To do. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 performs a continuous effect based on this determination, and subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous effect counter for each unit game (step S142 in FIG. 32). 1 ”. FIG. 36 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b at this time.

  (1) of FIG. 36 shows a display example at the time of start operation. In the effect display area 61, an image of the content when the effect identifier is “1” and the continuous effect counter is “1” among the contents of the effect data shown in the effect determination table (FIG. 17) is displayed. Is done. Therefore, in the effect display area 61, a state in which the hero character 201 and the enemy character 202 face each other and the hero character 201 prepares the enemy character 202 for an attack is displayed.

  Further, the main control circuit 71 transmits a game start command to the sub control circuit 72 according to the operation of the start lever 6 (step S8 in FIG. 21), and the sub control circuit 72 responds to the reception of this game start command. Game start command processing (FIG. 30) is performed. In this game start command process, when the continuous effect counter is “1”, the sub control circuit 72 sets “1” to the character identifier (step S117 in FIG. 30). Thereby, in the character display area 62, the image of the content when the character identifier is “1” among the content of the plurality of character data is displayed. Therefore, in the character display area 62, an image of a character “Aim 7 at the upper left!” Is displayed.

  (2) of FIG. 36 shows a display example at the time of the first stop operation. When the stop start position when the left stop button 7L is operated is “19”, the main control circuit 71 refers to the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12) and determines “19” as the stop control position. . Then, the main control circuit 71 performs control to stop the rotation of the left reel 3L based on the stop control position “19”. Thereby, in the left symbol display area 21L, “red 7” is displayed in the upper row, “bell” is displayed in the middle row, and “replay” is displayed in the lower row.

  In the effect display area 61, a state in which the main character 201 attacks the enemy character 202 and the attack hits the enemy character 202 is displayed.

  Further, the main control circuit 71 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 in accordance with the operation of the left stop button 7L (step S18 in FIG. 22), and the sub control circuit 72 receives the reel stop command. Accordingly, reel stop command processing (FIG. 31) is performed. In this reel stop command process, in the case of the first stop operation, a search table (FIG. 18) such as a reach eye is referred to and it is searched whether or not a reach eye can be reached based on the stop control position of the left reel 3L. When the stop control position is “19”, the reach A (7V character) can be obtained. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 72 refers to the character switching table (FIG. 19), finds the character identifier, and the search result is reach. The eye A (7V character) is switched to “2” corresponding to the operation of the left stop button 7L (step S127 in FIG. 31), and character data corresponding to this character identifier “2” is set ( Step S128 in FIG. 31).

  Thereby, in the character display area 62, an image of the content when the character identifier is “2” among the contents of the plurality of character data, that is, an image of the character “Aim 7 at the lower center!” Is displayed. .

  (3) of FIG. 36 shows a display example at the time of the third stop operation. When the stop start position when the center stop button 7C is operated is “09”, the main control circuit 71 determines the center reel 3C based on the stop control position “11” based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12). Control to stop the rotation of. Similarly, when the stop start position when the right stop button 7C is operated is “19” from the left, the main control circuit 71 performs control to stop the rotation of the right reel 3R based on the stop control position “19”. Do. As a result, “red 7” is displayed in the upper part of the left symbol display area 21L, “blue 7” is displayed in the lower part of the central symbol display area 21C, and “blue 7” is displayed in the upper part of the right symbol display area 21R. Red 7 "is displayed. The player can grasp that BB is an internal winning combination by visually recognizing the 7V-shaped aspect in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. In addition, when a reach eye is displayed to the player, this reach eye display is triggered by the fact that BB1 and cherry have won in duplicate, or BB2 and cherry have won in duplicate. Since it is not known what happened as a trigger, it is possible to infer multiple winning combinations from one event.

  Further, the main control circuit 71 searches for a display combination after the third stop operation, and transmits a display combination search command to the sub-control circuit 72 in response to the search of the display combination (step S22 in FIG. 22). Then, the sub-control circuit 72 performs a display combination search command process (FIG. 31) in response to reception of the display combination search command. In this display combination search command processing, a search table (FIG. 18) such as reach eyes is referenced to search whether or not a reach eye. Since the search result when the stop control position is “19”, “11”, “19” from the left is reach A (7V), the sub-control circuit 72 refers to the effect switching table (FIG. 20). Then, the effect identifier is switched to “101” corresponding to the case where the search result is reach A (7V character) (step S136 in FIG. 32), and the effect data corresponding to this effect identifier “101” is set ( Step S137 in FIG. 31).

  As a result, in the effect display area 61, it is displayed that the hero character 201 attacks the enemy character 202 and the enemy character 202 falls due to this attack. Further, a character “WIN” is displayed on the right side of the main character 201. By doing in this way, when the reach eye is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the effect in the effect display area 61 can be switched. This switching is performed even when the value of the continuous effect counter is 2 or more and the continuous effect is continued continuously.

  Next, Display Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 37, the main control circuit 71 performs stop control based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12), the effect group identifier is “1”, the effect identifier is “1”, and the value of the continuous effect counter is It is the same as the display example shown in (3) of FIG. 36 in that it is a display example at the time of the third stop operation in the case where the sub control circuit 72 performs the control of the effect based on “1”.

  However, FIG. 37 shows a display example when the stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated is different from the stop start position shown in FIG. 36, and is shown by (3) in FIG. The display example is different. 37 (1), when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “14”, the stop start position of the center reel 3C is “14”, and the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “00”. This is a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. 37 (2), when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “19”, the stop start position of the center reel 3C is “09”, and the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “00”. This is a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  First, (1) in FIG. 37 will be described. The main control circuit 71 performs control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12). As a result, “bell” is displayed in the upper part of the left symbol display area 21L, “bell” is displayed in the lower part of the central symbol display area 21C, and “bell” is displayed in the upper part of the right symbol display area 21R. Is displayed. The player can grasp that there is a possibility that the player has won the BB internally by visually recognizing the bell V-shaped aspect in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 72 performs display combination search command processing (FIG. 31). In this display combination search command process, the effect switching table (FIG. 20) is referred to, and the effect identifier is switched to “102” corresponding to the case where the search result is the chance (bell V-shaped) (step S136 in FIG. 32). ), The effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “102” is set (step S137 in FIG. 31).

  Thereby, in the effect display area 61, a state in which the hero character 201 attacks the enemy character 202 and the enemy character 202 avoids this attack is displayed. In addition, the characters “DRAW” are displayed on the right side of the main character 201. By doing in this way, when the chance eye is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the effect in the effect display area 61 can be switched.

  Next, (2) in FIG. 37 will be described. The main control circuit 71 performs control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12). At this time, neither reach eyes nor chance eyes are displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. At this time, the sub-control circuit 72 does not switch the effect identifier and continues to control the effect based on the effect identifier “1”.

  Thereby, in the effect display area 61, the enemy character 202 attacks the hero character 201, and a state in which the hero character 201 falls is displayed. In addition, a character “LOSE” is displayed to the right of the main character 201.

  From the player's point of view, even if the continuous production is continued continuously, it can be understood that BB is an internal winning combination based on the production in the production display area 61. As described above, even if the continuous production is continued continuously, the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R and the liquid crystal display unit 2b is performed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. By associating with the contents of the production, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of making the production itself attractive and improving the interest of the game. Even if it is difficult for a beginner who is difficult to grasp that BB is an internal winning combination only by displaying reach eyes in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the BB is based on the effects on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Can understand that is an internal winning combination, so you can enjoy the game with confidence.

  First, Display Example 3 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 38, the main control circuit 71 performs stop control based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12), the effect group identifier is “1”, the effect identifier is “1”, and the value of the continuous effect counter is It is the same as the display example shown in FIG. 36 in that it is a display example at the time of the third stop operation in the case where the sub control circuit 72 performs the control of the effect based on “1”.

  However, FIG. 37 shows a display example when the stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated is different from the stop start position shown in FIG. 36, and is shown by (3) in FIG. The display example is different. (1) in FIG. 38 is a display example at the time of start operation, and (2) in FIG. 38 is a table at the time of the first stop operation and the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “00”. It is an example. (3) of FIG. 38 is the time of the third stop operation, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “00”, the stop start position of the center reel 3C is “06”, and the stop of the right reel 3R is stopped. This is a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when the start position is “11”.

  (1) of FIG. 38 shows a display example at the time of start operation. In this display example, the same display as (1) in FIG. 36 is performed for both the effect display area 61 and the character display area 62. That is, in the effect display area 61, a state in which the hero character 201 and the enemy character 202 face each other and the hero character 201 prepares the enemy character 202 for an attack is displayed. In the character display area 62, an image of a character “Aim 7 at the upper left!” Is displayed.

  (2) of FIG. 38 shows a display example at the time of the second stop operation. The main control circuit 71 performs control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12). Thus, when the stop start position when the left stop button 7L is operated is “00”, “red 7” is not displayed in the upper part of the left symbol display area 21L but is displayed in the lower part.

  In the effect display area 61, a state in which the main character 201 attacks the enemy character 202 and the attack hits the enemy character 202 is displayed. The display in the effect display area 61 is the same as the display in (2) of FIG.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 performs a reel stop command process (FIG. 30). In this reel stop command processing, the character switching table (FIG. 19) is referred to, and the character identifier corresponds to the case where the search result is reach B (7 reverse V character) and the left stop button 7L is operated. Switching to “4” (step S127 in FIG. 31), character data corresponding to the character identifier “4” is set (step S128 in FIG. 31).

  Thereby, in the character display area 62, an image of the content when the character identifier is “2” among the contents of a plurality of character data, that is, an image of a character “Aim 7 at the upper center!” Is displayed. . The display in the character display area 62 is different from the display in (2) of FIG.

  For the player, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R could not be operated at the timing displayed in the character display area 62, but the reach can be stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. I can understand that. Therefore, the opportunity for grasping whether or not BB is carried over as a winning combination further increases, and as a result, the game does not become monotonous, and the game can be advanced with a sense of tension.

  In addition, since reach eyes that can be stopped and displayed with the number of sliding pieces actually less than the maximum number of sliding pieces are sequentially switched and informed, particularly beginners who are difficult to learn the form of a plurality of reach eyes. However, it is possible to grasp the reach that can be stopped and displayed with the number of sliding pieces that is less than or equal to the maximum number of sliding pieces, without learning the form of the reach. Therefore, the opportunity to grasp whether BB is carried over as a winning combination increases, and the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.

  (3) of FIG. 38 shows a display example at the time of the third stop operation. The main control circuit 71 performs control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the BB1 + watermelon stop table (FIG. 12). As a result, “red 7” is displayed in the lower part of the left symbol display area 21L, “red 7” is displayed in the upper part of the central symbol display area 21C, and “red 7” is displayed in the lower part of the right symbol display area 21R. Red 7 "is displayed. The player can grasp that BB is an internal winning combination by visually recognizing the aspect of the reach eye in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R.

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

  In the embodiment, a search table such as reach eyes is stored in the program ROM 83 of the sub-control circuit 72 in advance, and when the sub-control circuit 72 receives a display combination establishment command from the main control circuit 71, it is determined whether or not it is a reach eye or a chance eye. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control circuit 71 may determine whether or not it is a reach or a chance, and the main control circuit 71 may transmit a display combination establishment command including information including the result of this determination. Similarly, each time the sub-control circuit 72 receives a reel stop command from the main control circuit 71, it is determined whether or not there is a reach or chance, the reach or chance. The main control circuit 71 may determine whether or not there is a possibility, and the main control circuit 71 may transmit a reel stop command including information including the result of the determination.

  In the embodiment, when the BB and the watermelon overlap and become an internal winning combination, the reach eye can be stopped and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the combination including BB is an internal winning combination, the stop table may be configured such that a reach such as 7V-character or 7-reverse V-character can be stopped and displayed regardless of whether the winning combination is duplicated. Good. Moreover, it is good also as a structure of a stop table which can reach and display a reach eye when BB and another small combination wins.

  In the embodiment, the symbol stop position for stopping and displaying the reach is notified by the character display on the liquid crystal display device 131 based on the character identifier. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, the contents shown in the character display area 62 may be contents using symbols or contents using a combination of characters and symbols. In particular, as shown in FIG. 39, a character display area 62 is provided in front of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R so as to surround the symbol display area where the player should stop the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Various symbols can be displayed. Thereby, the symbol stop position for stopping and displaying the reach eye can be clearly notified.

  Further, the symbol stop position for stopping and displaying the reach eye is first notified about the reach eye A, and when the reach eye A cannot be stopped and displayed, the reach eye B is notified, but this is not the only case. is not. For example, the symbol stop position where the reach can be stopped and displayed with the number of sliding pieces less than the maximum number of sliding pieces may be notified for each of the plurality of reach eyes. For this notification, a plurality of reach eyes may be displayed simultaneously as shown in FIG. 40, or a plurality of reach eyes may be sequentially displayed as shown in FIG. In this way, the player can grasp all reach eye candidates that can be stopped and displayed with the number of sliding pieces less than or equal to the maximum number of sliding pieces. The chance to know whether or not is carried over as a winning role increases, and you can enjoy the game with confidence. In addition, when the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the stop operation are advanced, only reach eye candidates that can actually be stopped are notified, so the timing for performing the stop operation should be considered. The game can proceed without error.

  Moreover, although the 7V character and the 7 reverse V character are illustrated as the reach in the embodiment, it is not limited to this. For example, when BB1 or BB2 and cherry are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, stop control is performed as a middle cherry, and when cherry is determined as an internal winning combination alone, a stop is performed as a corner cherry Control may be performed. Thereby, a middle cherry can be made into a reach.

  Further, for example, when a plurality of “7” s are continuously arranged on the left reel 3L and a combination including BB is determined as an internal winning combination, “7” is continuously stopped and displayed on the left symbol display area 21L. Such stop control may be performed. In addition, when an aspect different from the illustrated aspect is a reach eye and a combination including BB is determined as an internal winning combination, stop control may be performed so that the reach eye is stopped and displayed. Further, the number of types of reach is not limited, and there may be a plurality of types as long as one type is acceptable.

  In the embodiment, one type of symbol combination corresponding to the chance is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called “replay” is displayed at the symbol stop position of the symbol display area 21L, the symbol stop position of the central symbol display area 21C, and the symbol stop position of the right symbol display area 21R. Various symbol combinations such as V-shaped replay symbol combinations may be used as chances. Further, the stop table may be configured such that the degree of expectation as to whether or not BB is actually an internal winning combination differs depending on the type of chance.

  In the embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided in which the numerical range corresponding to the winning combination is a continuous value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it provide the internal lottery table which shall contain the several value which does not continue the numerical value range corresponding to a combination.

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set with the first type special feature (RB), but the second type special feature and the second type special feature are continuously operated. A device can also be provided. “Type 2 special character” is a character that activates the condition device related to winning regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. The one that ends the operation when it is The so-called challenge game (CG) and / or single challenge game (SCG) can be mentioned as the second type special combination. Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in this embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a simulated manner for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part, liquid crystal display part, and fixed display part of a liquid crystal display device. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows a production group determination table. The figure which shows the continuous production | presentation game number determination table. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The figure which shows search tables, such as reach eyes. The figure which shows a character switching table. The figure which shows an effect switching table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the reel stop command process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the display combination establishment command process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows 2ms interruption processing. FIG. 11 shows a display example on a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 11 shows a display example on a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 11 shows a display example on a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the modification in a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the modification in a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the modification in a liquid crystal display device.

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1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
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Claims (4)

A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to the start operation signal;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in response to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation signal;
In accordance with the stop command signal, the number of sliding pieces determining means for determining the number of sliding pieces in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination,
Stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit according to the number of sliding pieces,
On the condition that the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the predetermined combination until the first symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Carry-over means to carry over as a winner,
An advantageous state in which an advantageous state of operation is performed on condition that the symbol variation display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit and the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Operating means;
Directing means for performing,
Effect data determining means for determining effect data to be continuously produced while the unit game is performed a plurality of times by the effect means among a plurality of effect data;
Production control means for controlling the production means based on the production data;
With
The sliding piece number determining means includes:
In the case where the predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the timing at which the stop command signal is output is the first number of sliding pieces less than the maximum number of sliding pieces. When the symbol different from the first symbol constituting the symbol combination is the timing to stop at the symbol stop position predetermined on the corresponding display unit, the corresponding symbol combination corresponding to each of the plurality of roles Alternatively, the number of the second symbols constituting the predetermined second symbol combination is stopped at the symbol stop position is determined as the number of sliding pieces,
When the predetermined winning combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the number of symbols different from the second symbol stops at the symbol stop position is determined as the number of sliding pieces,
On condition that the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the effect data determined by the effect data determining means is switched to predetermined effect data separately from the plurality of effect data. Further comprising switching means,
The gaming machine characterized in that the effect control means controls the effect means based on the predetermined effect data on condition that the change means is switched to the predetermined effect data. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined effect data corresponds to a case where the predetermined combination is carried over as a winning combination by the carryover means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The number of sliding pieces determining means is a case where a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop command signal is output is a number equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces. When the number of sliding symbols is the timing at which a symbol different from both the first symbol and the second symbol stops at the symbol stop position, both the corresponding symbol combination and the second symbol combination The number of the third symbols constituting a third symbol combination different from the number of stops at the symbol stop position is determined as the number of sliding pieces,
The switching means provides the effect data determined by the effect data determining means separately from the plurality of effect data on the condition that the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Switching to specific production data different from the predetermined production data,
Probability that when the predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the number of sliding pieces determining means determines the number of the third symbols to stop at the symbol stop position as the number of sliding pieces Is the probability that the number of sliding symbols determining means determines the number of sliding symbols as the number of sliding symbols when the predetermined symbol is not determined as the winning symbol by the winning symbol determining means A gaming machine characterized by a higher price. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game machine characterized in that the specific effect data corresponds to a case where there is a possibility that the predetermined combination is carried over as a winning combination by the carryover means.

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