JP2008132186A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing a burden imposed on a player for seeing a prescribed display. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 includes a sub control circuit 72, when a display consisting of one or a plurality of symbols displayed on display windows 21L, 21C and 21R has a predetermined prescribed display appearing only when a bonus is determined, executing a display control to display an image highlighting the respective symbols constituting the prescribed display in front of the respective symbols constituting the prescribed display. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a player is provided with a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. The player detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) on the condition that a display window is displayed so as to be visible, and a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is inserted. A start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of the reels and an operation corresponding to a plurality of stop buttons provided for the plurality of reels (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) are detected, and the corresponding reels are rotated. A stop switch for outputting a signal requesting to stop the operation, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and transmitting respective driving forces to each reel, the start switch and the stop switch. Based on the signal output by the pitch, it controls the operation of the stepping motor, reel-type gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out.

  At present, in the mainstream revolving game machines, when a start operation by a player is detected, a random number is used for lottery, and the result (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which a stop operation by the player is detected are detected. Based on the above, the rotation of the reel is stopped. For example, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, the reel rotation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops.

  Therefore, in the above-mentioned spinning-type game machine, when the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined, if the stop operation (so-called “pressing”) at an appropriate timing is accurate, the symbol relating to the bonus game Are displayed in the display window. On the other hand, when the target is incorrect, the symbol combination related to the bonus game is not displayed on the display window. In addition, in such a spinning machine, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus game is determined to be inaccurate, it is constituted by one or more symbols displayed on the display window. The displayed may be a predetermined display (so-called reach eyes) that can be recognized by the player that the internal winning combination related to the bonus game has been determined. However, since the display composed of the symbols displayed on the display window is various, it is generally difficult for the player to detect the predetermined display.

Recently, when a display composed of one or more symbols displayed on the display window becomes a predetermined display, a liquid crystal display device provided below the display window after the predetermined time has passed. A gaming machine for informing the effect has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player can recognize that the display is a predetermined display by a notification performed after a predetermined time has elapsed.
JP 2004-49462 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the player must move the viewpoint to the liquid crystal display device after a predetermined time has elapsed in order to receive a notification related to a predetermined display. Further, the player must move the viewpoint from the liquid crystal display device to the predetermined display in order to confirm the predetermined display based on this notification. For this reason, there is a problem that grasping a predetermined display is a burden on the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the burden on a player for grasping a predetermined display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, a display constituted by one or more symbols displayed on a display window is a specific combination related to a specific symbol combination. Triggered by the predetermined display that appears only when the internal winning combination determining means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the time detected by the pressing time detecting means has reached a predetermined time, It is characterized by comprising display control means for performing display control for displaying an image emphasizing each symbol constituting a predetermined display before each symbol constituting the predetermined display.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and a plurality of reels provided on the front surface of the plurality of reels and attached to the plurality of reels. A display window (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) for displaying a part of the design, and an image display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display described later) provided on the front surface of the plurality of reels for displaying various images. Unit 2b), and a start operation detecting means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 described later) and a start operation detecting means (for example, a start operation described later, an operation of a start lever 6 described later) are detected. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a diagram to be described later) for determining an internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination to be described later) based on detection of a start operation performed by the start switch 6S) described later and the start operation detecting means. 7, a means for performing an internal lottery process, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means. In addition, symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for changing a plurality of symbols, and pressing portions (for example, corresponding to each of the plurality of reels) , Stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch described later) for detecting a stop operation (for example, a stop operation described later, a pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) for the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later. 7LS, 7CS, 7RS) and pressing time detecting means for detecting the time during which the pressing portion is pressed (for example, an on-edge timer described later, a main control circuit described later) 71) and stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection unit and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit. Stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing in FIG. 18 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and a combination of symbols specific to the display window (for example, combination of symbols related to BB described later) When displayed, bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game (for example, means for performing bonus operation check processing in FIG. 20 described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and one or more displayed on the display window The display composed of the symbols of the predetermined symbol that appears only when a specific internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means Each symbol constituting the predetermined display is emphasized when the predetermined display (for example, reach eyes described later) is reached and the time detected by the pressing time detection means has reached a predetermined time. And display control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later, and a liquid crystal display device 131, which will be described later) that perform display control for displaying an image in front of each symbol constituting the predetermined display. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the display means is provided on the front surface of the plurality of reels, the display window for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols attached to the plurality of reels, and the front surface of the plurality of reels. And an image display unit that displays various images. The display control means appears only when the display constituted by one or more symbols displayed on the display window is determined by the internal winning combination determining means related to the specific symbol combination. Predetermined predetermined display, and when the time detected by the pressing time detection means has reached the predetermined time, the image that emphasizes each symbol constituting the predetermined display is configured as the predetermined display Display control is performed before each symbol to be displayed. According to this configuration, when a display composed of one or a plurality of symbols displayed on the display window becomes a predetermined display, an image for emphasizing each symbol is displayed before each symbol constituting the predetermined display. Displayed by means. Therefore, the player can recognize that the image related to the predetermined display is displayed without moving the viewpoint, and can confirm the predetermined display. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player for grasping the predetermined display. Here, one of the conditions for displaying the image is that the time during which the pressing portion is pressed has reached a predetermined time. For example, when a player grasps a predetermined display without displaying the image, the player does not perform an operation of pressing the pressing portion until a predetermined time is reached, so that the image is displayed. Can be prevented. That is, according to this configuration, the player can prevent the above image from being displayed by his / her own judgment, and can quickly perform the next start operation. Further, the pressing of the pressing portion by the player is one operation in a series of operations performed by the player. That is, according to this configuration, there is no need for an operation for preventing the image from being displayed, and thus it may be possible to reduce the burden on the player for the operation for preventing the image from being displayed. .

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the predetermined display includes a specific symbol (for example, a symbol “red 7” described later) that constitutes the combination of the specific symbols, The display control means performs display control for displaying an image that emphasizes the specific symbol by the shape, pattern or color of the specific symbol, or a combination thereof, in front of the specific symbol. .

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the predetermined display that includes the specific symbols constituting the combination of specific symbols is included in the predetermined display. The display control means performs display control for displaying an image that emphasizes a specific symbol with a specific symbol shape, pattern or color, or a combination thereof in front of the specific symbol. In this way, a specific symbol that the player is most interested in is included in a predetermined display, and an image emphasized by the shape, pattern or color of the specific symbol or a combination thereof is displayed in front of the specific symbol. Thus, the predetermined display can be easily noticed by the player. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to further reduce the burden on the player for grasping the predetermined display.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce a player's burden for grasping a predetermined display.

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

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

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

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

  When the 1-BET switch 11 is pressed, “1” is selected as the inserted number. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed, “2” is selected as the inserted number. When the maximum BET switch 13 is pressed, “3” is selected as the inserted number.

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

  The credit / payout of medals to be paid out is switched by pressing operation by displaying a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination along the activated display line on the left side of the front part of the base part 4 A / P switch 14 is provided. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 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.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the right side of the C / P switch 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the reel rotates. In other words, the change of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R shown in FIG. 2, which will be described later, starts when the player operates the start lever 6.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 in the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 4. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. Here, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player in order to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

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

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game in the bonus game. For example, the bonus game information display unit 16 displays the number of possible games described later in a regular bonus game described later. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the payout number of medals when winning is achieved. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The liquid crystal display unit 2b is provided in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and displays various images. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b varies depending on the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later).

  Each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R display a part of a plurality of symbols attached to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R perform display related to various effects. The display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed. The activated display line is hereinafter referred to as “effective line”.

  Here, each of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R is provided with three symbol display areas in the vertical direction (that is, the vertical direction). That is, in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, the left reel upper stage, left reel middle stage, left reel lower stage, middle reel upper stage, middle reel middle stage, middle reel lower stage, right reel upper stage, right reel middle stage, and right reel lower stage are displayed. A region (a total of nine symbol display regions) is provided. When the variation of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R stops, the symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas provided in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Therefore, a combination of symbols displayed by a plurality of combinations configured by a predetermined symbol display region among a plurality of symbol display regions is equivalent to a combination of symbols displayed along each display line. I can say that.

  Here, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R have one symbol type and other symbol types arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Are managed by the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later) so that the player can be identified. For example, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are in a state where the ones corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are transmitted.

  Each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R is provided so as to surround each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R represent the window frames of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R arranged on the front surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, an image determined in response to a player's input operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like is displayed.

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

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “kappa (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “replay (design 94)”, “orange (design 95)”. , “Red Cherry (symbol 96)”, “Peach Cherry (symbol 97)”, “Bell (symbol 98)”, and “Orange Bell (symbol 99)” are represented. . Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

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

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

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

  The ROM 32 stores programs executed by the CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 15 to 21 described later) and fixed data. In the ROM 32, for example, in order to determine an internal winning combination, an internal lottery table that defines information relating to a numerical range to which a random number value extracted by a sampling circuit 37 as a random value extracting means belongs according to the internal winning combination ( 6 and 7 described later are stored. The ROM 32 stores various control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 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.

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

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

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

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

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal. Based on this game start command signal, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate stop command signals in response to pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this stop command signal, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, symbol fluctuation stop control is performed based on the stop command signal.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies the signal to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 manages the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on this signal. When the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the specified value, the payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the completion of the medal payout has been detected. appear.

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

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”. As a result, the count value of the drive pulse corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and a drive pulse is applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The output count is 336 times. From this, the drive pulses are output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R ( That is, it is found that fluctuation is performed. In the embodiment, a pulse counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time this drive pulse is output once and updated to “0” at an appropriate timing after the drive pulse is output 16 times. ing. Further, a symbol counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time the drive pulse is output 16 times and is updated to “0” based on the reset pulse.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a position where a symbol with a code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8c (a symbol position “0” described later). . In other words, it is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a timing when a symbol with the code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8c. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the CPU 31 specifies the symbol position drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is “1”, the CPU 31 Can be specified that the symbol located at the symbol position “1” (that is, the symbol corresponding to the code number “01”) is displayed along the center line 8c. That is, the CPU 31 can specify a symbol displayed along the center line 8c based on the value of the symbol counter. The CPU 31 can also specify the symbols displayed on the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line 8c.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery processing (FIG. 17 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the input signal that is sent, a signal that instructs the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to stop rotating is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

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

  With reference to FIG. 5, an internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 and 7 described later) and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 and 7 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an MB gaming state, and an RB gaming state. The general gaming state includes a normal state and a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”). The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 17 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum slip. It is a state that is distinguished by the number of pieces, whether or not the bonus game is activated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is the amount by which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stop (in other words, The amount that the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. Note that in the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four. In the MB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding pieces is two. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  The internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines various data relating to the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The winning number is provided for the CPU 31 to identify each result of lottery performed based on one random value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 (that is, an internal winning combination that can be determined based on one random value). Number. The lottery value is a value used when the CPU 31 determines a winning number. The data pointer is an identifier provided for the CPU 31 to identify the type of the internal winning combination for each category related to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations determined in advance are divided into an internal winning combination related to winning a prize (hereinafter referred to as “small role”) and an internal winning combination related to replay (hereinafter referred to as “replay”). It is divided into an internal winning combination related to the big bonus game and an internal winning combination related to the middle bonus game. In other words, in the embodiment, a small character / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are provided as data pointers.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and the value stored in this calculation area is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value provided for each winning number. Go. When the result of subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtracting is determined as the winning number. The probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated by dividing each lottery value by the number of random values (ie, “65536”).

  The internal lottery table is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state. For example, an RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is provided corresponding to the RB gaming state. However, in the embodiment, since the general gaming state is composed of the normal state and RT, the internal lottery table shown in (1) of FIG. 6 and the internal lottery table corresponding to these states are shown in FIG. The RT lottery internal lottery table shown in (2) is provided. On the other hand, in the MB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used as the internal lottery table, so the MB lottery state internal lottery table corresponding to the MB gaming state is not provided. The internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted sheets, the set value, etc., but illustrations other than the examples of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines hit request flag data corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is data consisting of 1 byte. Each bit of the hit request flag corresponds to an area in which information of each internal winning combination is stored. That is, the CPU 31 can identify the internal winning combination based on the data pointer and the hit request flag.

  In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, there are provided an internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay shown in (1) of FIG. 8 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. Yes. These tables show that red cherry, peach cherry, orange, bell A, bell B, replay A, replay B, BB1, BB2, MB, and lose are provided as internal winning combinations. . Replay A and Replay B are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”. Hereinafter, BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  Here, referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines a hit request flag corresponding to a plurality of types of internal winning combinations. That is, in the embodiment, it is allowed to determine a plurality of types of internal winning combinations based on one data pointer. In other words, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations may be won simultaneously based on one data pointer.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the symbol combination table used when the CPU 31 specifies the display combination and when the CPU 31 determines the payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table defines display combination data and payout number data corresponding to symbol combinations. The display combination is data consisting of 1 byte. The display combination is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination from among the combinations of symbols displayed along one effective line.

  For example, when a symbol combination of “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined based on the symbol combination table, and red cherry serves as a display combination. Then, two medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  Thus, when the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed along the active line, basically, medals are paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to BB1 or BB2 is displayed along the active line, the operation of the big bonus game, which is advantageous to the player compared to the general gaming state, is started without paying out medals. To do. In the big bonus game, a state in which the probability that the bell A is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than the general gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “regular bonus game”) is operating. In other words, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the MB is displayed along the active line, medals are not paid out and all the small combinations are played as internal winning combinations regardless of the extracted random number value and the specified lottery value. The operation of the middle bonus game, which is advantageous for the player to be determined, starts. In other words, the gaming state becomes the MB gaming state. When a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line, medals are automatically inserted without being paid out (so-called replay).

  From the above, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the profits given to the player (for example, paying out medals, starting a bonus game).

  With reference to FIG. 10, the bonus operation time table used by the CPU 31 in the bonus operation time processing described later will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes an operating flag data stored in an operating flag storage area, a value data stored in a bonus end number counter, a value data stored in a game possible number counter, and a winning possible It defines the value data stored in the number counter. The operating flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify an operating gaming state (current gaming state) or an operating bonus game. As an operating flag of the embodiment, a BB operating flag that can identify whether or not it is a big bonus game, an RB operating flag that can determine whether or not it is an RB gaming state, and whether or not it is an MB gaming state And a flag indicating that the RT is operating, and an RT operating flag capable of determining whether or not it is RT.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one big bonus game or one middle bonus game. The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one regular bonus game (that is, the number of possible games). The possible winning number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, the possible number of winnings) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus game. is there.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the storage area for storing the data of the internal winning combination, the carryover combination, and the operating flag will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area in which data of an internal winning combination relating to a small winning combination and data of an internal winning combination relating to replay are stored. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to peach cherry. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to orange. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Bell A. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to Bell B. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to Replay A. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to Replay B. Bit 7 is an unused storage area. Note that the display combination 1 storage area in which the data of the display combination related to the small combination and the data of the display combination related to the replay are not shown, but this display combination 1 storage area is the same as the internal winning combination 1 storage area. It has the same structure.

  (2) of FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area in which data of an internal winning combination relating to the bonus is stored. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas. Although the display combination 2 storage area in which the data of the display combination related to the bonus is stored is not shown, this display combination 2 storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 11 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data of a carryover combination is stored. In the carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas. The carryover combination is determined when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (described later in FIG. 17) is allowed to be displayed along one or more games. This is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the internal winning combination.

  (4) of FIG. 11 shows the operating flag storage area in which the operating flag data is stored. In the operating flag storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

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

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

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

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 22 to 25 described later).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A reach eye table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines reach eye data based on the stop control position will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reach eye table defines the reach data corresponding to the stop control position. The stop control position represents the position of the symbol when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R where the stop operation has been performed are stopped. Here, the combination of stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R shown in the reach eye table is when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus cannot be displayed even though the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. This is a combination of stop control positions determined only when a so-called bonus is missed.

  For example, when a bonus is missed, a display constituted by symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R becomes a predetermined display that appears only when a bonus is missed, so-called reach eyes. In this case, the image control microcomputer 81 sequentially receives a reel stop command including information indicating the stop control position determined by the CPU 31, and obtains information on the stop control position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R related to the reach. get. Then, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the reach eye table to determine reach eye data corresponding to the acquired stop control position.

  For this reason, it can be said that the reach eye table is a defining means for defining data related to a plurality of predetermined predetermined types that appear only when a bonus is missed. The reach eye data specifies which one of a plurality of types of predetermined displays is a display constituted by one or a plurality of symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. This data is provided for this purpose.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the reach eye display table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data based on the reach eye data will be described.

  The reach eye display table defines production data corresponding to reach eye data. The production data relates to the image data that can identify the mode of production in the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the light source data that can identify the mode of production in the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the production produced by the speakers 9L and 9R. This is data provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to specify sound source data for generating a sound effect (sound source). The display contents of the reach eye display table indicate that an image showing a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in correspondence with the reach eye data.

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

  With reference to FIG. 15, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU (that is, CPU 31) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like. In this process, the CPU 31 may perform a process related to a change in setting (setting value). Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (for example, information on the internal winning combination 1 storage area). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S3). Specifically, when the BB operating flag is on and the RB operating flag is off, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 10). That is, even if the RB gaming state ends and the RB operating flag is turned off, if the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on and the RB gaming state is activated again. In the RB operation process, the CPU 31 updates the RB operation flag to ON, and stores “12” in the possible game number counter and “8” in the possible game number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 10). To do. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S4). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). The random value extracted by this process is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 17 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the RB gaming state in the RAM 33. If the RB operating flag is off and the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the MB gaming state in the RAM 33. If the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the general gaming state in the RAM 33. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S7). In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. If the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 sets the value of the RT game number counter. Subtract "1". The RT game number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games in RT. Further, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter has become “0” as a result of the subtraction, and if it is determined that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, End operation. Therefore, the RT game number stored in the RT game number counter can be said to be end information related to the end of the RT operation.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with the start operation. Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S10). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S11). In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines the display combination, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S12). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S12. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process for paying out medals based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S12 (step S14). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the medal payout number determined in step S12 (step S15).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S16). At this time, if the MB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S17). In this process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the bonus game end condition is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S18. On the other hand, when the MB operating flag and the BB operating flag are OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S18.

  In step S18, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the CPU 31 starts the bonus game operation when the bonus game start condition is satisfied.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described which shows the procedure of the process in which the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the inserted number.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S21). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S22), and then performs a process of step S25. On the other hand, when the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S23. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S24) and performs the process of step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed. For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, if it is determined that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S26. On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal has not passed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S31.

  In step S26, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value. The maximum value of the inserted number counter is set according to the operating flag. However, the maximum value of the inserted number counter in the embodiment is “3” when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the MB gaming state. When the state is the RB gaming state, “2” is set. At this time, if the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S30), and then performs the process of step S31. The credit counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of credited medals. On the other hand, if the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S27.

  In step S27, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S28). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S29), and then performs the process of step S31. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to the number of inserted sheets.

  In step S31, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch. Specifically, when there is an input from the BET switch 11, 12, 13 (that is, when the BET switch 11, 12, 13 is pressed), the type of the BET switch 11, 12, 13 and Based on the value of the insertion number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum number of insertions for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid, a value to be added to the value of the insertion number counter is calculated. Update the value of. In this process, the CPU 31 may perform the processes of step S28 and step S29. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3” (step S32). In other words, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is an insertion number allowed according to the gaming state. At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not “2” or “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S25.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S34), and then performs a process of step S5 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S25.

  With reference to FIG. 17, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S41). Specifically, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 6) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and the number of lotteries is “22”. Is determined. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the general gaming state internal lottery table ((1) in FIG. 6) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 7) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S42). At this time, when the RT operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table determined in step S41 to the RT operating internal lottery table ((2) in FIG. 6) (step S43). Subsequently, the process of step S44 is performed. On the other hand, when the RT operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44.

  In step S44, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data representing BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. At this time, if data indicating BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries determined in step S41 to “19” (step S45), and then Step S46 is performed. On the other hand, when none of the data indicating BB1, BB2, and MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S46.

  In step S46, the CPU 31 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as random number data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S47). Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S48). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (step S49). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S48 is negative. At this time, if a digit has been placed, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer (step S53), and then performs the process of step S54. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S50.

  In step S50, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S51). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the data pointer (step S52), and then performs the process of step S54. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S47.

  In step S54, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S55). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data indicating BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S56). At this time, if data indicating BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S60. On the other hand, if none of the data indicating BB1, BB2, and MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S57.

  In step S57, the CPU 31 sets the address of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires a hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer (step S58). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S59).

  In step S60, the CPU 31 acquires a hit request flag stored in the carryover combination storage area, and stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S61). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 turns on bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S62), and then performs the process of step S8 of FIG. . On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S8 in FIG.

  As described above, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning number from the random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “65535”). The winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the result of the subtraction becomes negative is won. Then, the CPU 31 acquires a data pointer corresponding to the winning number, and basically determines an internal winning combination based on the acquired data pointer. That is, in the internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination is a means including the CPU 31 for performing the internal lottery process, the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 for storing the internal lottery table and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the reel stop control process in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been pressed. (Step S71). At this time, if a valid stop button is turned on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, when the effective stop button is not turned on, the CPU 31 performs the determination in step S71 again.

  In step S72, the CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button. That is, the CPU 31 updates the corresponding effective stop button flag to off. As a result, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once performed is invalid thereafter. Here, the effective stop button flag is provided corresponding to each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, and is a flag provided for the CPU 31 to identify whether each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotating. is there.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S73). The number of checks is provided for the CPU 31 to search for the symbol position corresponding to the symbol with the highest so-called pull-in priority among symbol positions allowed as symbol positions when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is the number of times. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S74). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S75. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S77.

  In step S75, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the left stop button has been pressed. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the left stop button 7L has been pressed. At this time, if it is determined that the left stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 changes the number of checks to “2” (step S76), and then performs the process of step S77. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the left stop button has not been pressed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S77.

  In step S77, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S78). Subsequently, the control of the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position waiting (step S79). That is, after performing the process of step S78, the CPU 31 waits in this process until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for which the stop operation has been performed stops, and performs the process of the next step S80.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S80). By transmitting this reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The reel stop command includes various information such as information on the internal winning combination, information on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on which the stop operation has been performed, and information on the stop control position. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three effective stop button flags is on. At this time, if any of the three effective stop button flags is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the determination in step S71. On the other hand, if all of the three valid stop button flags are off, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S12 of FIG.

  Thus, in the reel stop control process, the CPU 31 performs control (so-called stop control) for stopping the variation of the symbol. Therefore, the stop control means for controlling the variation of the symbol is a means including the CPU 31 for performing the reel stop control process.

  With reference to FIG. 19, a bonus end check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 ends the bonus game when the bonus game end condition is satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S93. On the other hand, when the RB operation flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92.

  In step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the operation of the middle bonus game. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S95. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S93, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved. At this time, if it is determined that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S94. On the other hand, when it is determined that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S100.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the operation of the big bonus game. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S95. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S95, the CPU 31 performs BB end time processing or MB end time processing. In the BB end time process, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag and the bonus end number counter. In the MB end process, the CPU 31 clears the MB operating flag and the bonus end number counter. By performing this process, the operation of the middle bonus game or the big bonus game ends. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S96). By transmitting this bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the end of the bonus game. Subsequently, the CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag and sets “1000” in the RT game number counter (step S97). That is, the CPU 31 starts the RT operation. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0” (step S99). At this time, if the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S102. On the other hand, when the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S100.

  In step S100, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the game possible number counter is “0” (step S101). At this time, if the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S102. On the other hand, when the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 performs an RB end process. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game ends. Here, the CPU 31 may transmit a bonus end command. By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In this way, in the bonus end check process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of bonus games such as a middle bonus game, a big bonus game, and a regular bonus game based on the establishment of a prize, the number of games, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 20, a bonus operation check process in which the CPU 31 starts a bonus game operation based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S111). At this time, if the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 performs the BB1 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S112), and then performs the process of step S117. In the BB1 operation time process, the CPU 31 updates the BB operation flag to ON, and stores “360” in the bonus end number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 10). On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB2. At this time, if the display combination is BB2, the CPU 31 performs the BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S114), and then performs the process of step S117. In the BB2 operation time process, the CPU 31 updates the BB operation flag to ON, and stores “360” in the bonus end number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 10). On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB2, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S115.

  In step S115, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB. At this time, if the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs the MB operation time process based on the bonus operation time table (step S116), and then performs the process of step S117. In the MB operation time process, the CPU 31 updates the MB operation flag to ON, and stores “120” in the bonus end number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S121.

  In step S117, the CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S118). By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the start of the bonus game. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S119). At this time, if the RT operating flag is on, the CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag and clears the value of the RT game number counter (step S120). Next, step S2 in FIG. Perform the process. On the other hand, if the RT operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S121, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay. At this time, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S122), and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG. On the other hand, if the display combination is not replay, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  Thus, in the bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation of a bonus game such as a big bonus game or a middle bonus game based on the display combination. In other words, when the CPU 31 displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game along the active line, the operation of the bonus game is started.

  With reference to FIG. 21, an interrupt process showing a procedure of processes executed by the main CPU (CPU 31) every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S131). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S132). At this time, if a valid stop button is pressed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S133. On the other hand, if the effective stop button has not been pressed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S135.

  In step S133, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the pressing operation, that is, the stop operation on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is the third stop operation. At this time, if the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the third stop operation, the CPU 31 sets “2600” in an on-edge timer described later (step S134), and then the process of step S135. I do. On the other hand, when the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the third stop operation, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S135.

  In step S135, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an off-edge has been reached. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R related to the third stop operation are not pressed. At this time, if it becomes an off-edge, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S136. On the other hand, if it is not off-edge, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S138.

  In step S136, the CPU 31 acquires the value of the on-edge timer. In this process, the CPU 31 sets “0” in the on-edge timer. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs off-edge command transmission (step S137). By transmitting the off-edge command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 grasps the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R related to the third stop operation are pressed based on the off-edge command. can do. The off-edge command includes various information such as the acquired on-edge timer value. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S138.

  In step S138, the CPU 31 updates the on-edge timer. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the value of the on-edge timer.

  As described above, the value of the on-edge timer is decremented by 1 every 1.1173 ms, and thus basically becomes “0” about 3 seconds after “2600” is set. However, when the edge is turned off after “2600” is set, the value of the on-edge timer at that time is acquired, and “0” is set in the on-edge timer. At this time, if the acquired value of the on-edge timer is a positive number, the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed does not reach 3 seconds. That is, the CPU 31 detects the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R related to the last stop operation are pressed. Therefore, the CPU 31 and the on-edge timer can be said to determine whether the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed has reached a predetermined time.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S139). Specifically, the presence or absence of an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 (for example, an input signal from the start switch 6S by operating the start lever 6) is confirmed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S140). For example, the CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ie, the start operation), and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant speed. To control. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process (step S141). Specifically, the CPU 31 lights the BET lamps 17a to 17c based on the number of inserted sheets. Further, the CPU 31 displays on the credit display unit 19 the number of medals that are credited (that is, stored), the number of medals paid out, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S142) and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  With reference to FIG. 22, a main board communication task showing a series of processing steps performed by the sub CPU (that is, the image control microcomputer 81) in response to reception of a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 receives a command (step S151). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts the type of command (step S152). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S153). At this time, when a command different from the previous one is received, the image control microcomputer 81 stores a message (for example, information on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71) in the message queue (step S154), and again, The process of step S151 is performed. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous one is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S151 again.

  With reference to FIG. 23, an effect registration task showing a procedure for the image control microcomputer 81 to register data for performing an effect according to a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S161). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is a message (step S162). At this time, if there is a message, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S163. On the other hand, if there is no message, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S165.

  In step S163, the image control microcomputer 81 copies game information from the message. For example, the image control microcomputer 81 copies display combination data from a display command to a predetermined storage area. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S164). In this process, in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, effect data related to the effect is determined.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 registers animation data (step S165). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 can display an image related to the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b by registering animation data. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 registers LED data and sound data (step S166). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 can output sound related to the effect from the speakers 9L and 9R by registering sound data. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S161.

  That is, the sub-control circuit 72 stores a message in a storage area called a queue, and performs processing on the message stored in the queue in each task. In this way, in the embodiment, a configuration in which the main control circuit 71 transmits a command without considering the convenience of the sub-control circuit 72 can be realized.

  With reference to FIG. 24, an effect content determination process showing a processing procedure for the image control microcomputer 81 to perform an effect in response to a command from the CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether a start command is received (step S171). At this time, if the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the effect lottery process (step S172), and then performs the process of step S185. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S173.

  In step S173, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a reel stop command. At this time, when it is time to receive the reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S174. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S177.

  In step S174, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by itself is the general gaming state (sub). At this time, if the gaming state managed by the player is the general gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reach eye display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S175). Then, the process of step S185 is performed. On the other hand, when the game state managed by the player is not the general game state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data based on the type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc. (step S176), and then Then, the process of step S185 is performed. The gaming state managed by the image control microcomputer 81 includes a general gaming state (sub), a BB gaming state (sub), and an MB gaming state (sub).

  In step S177, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a display command is being received. At this time, when the display command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data according to the type of display combination or the like (step S178), and then performs the process of step S185. On the other hand, when the display command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S179.

  In step S179, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a bonus start command. At this time, when the bonus start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S180. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S182.

  In step S180, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data according to the type of bonus game. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the BB gaming state (sub) or the MB gaming state (sub) according to the type of bonus game (step S181). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S185.

  In step S182, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is time to receive a bonus end command. At this time, if it is time to receive a bonus end command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S183. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S185.

  In step S183, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data for the end of the bonus game. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a general gaming state (sub) (step S184). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S185.

  In step S185, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect based on the set effect data, and then performs the process of step S165 in FIG.

  As described above, in the effect content determination process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect according to the gaming state managed by itself.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the reach-eye display process showing the procedure of the process for the image control microcomputer 81 to set the effect data related to the reach eye based on the stop control position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. .

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is the first stop operation (step S191). At this time, if the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S192. On the other hand, when the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S194.

  In step S192, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires information on the stop control position. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data based on the type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which the stop operation has been performed (step S193), and then performs the process of step S185 in FIG.

  In step S194, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is the second stop operation. At this time, if the stop operation on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the second stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S195. On the other hand, when the stop operation for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not the second stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S197.

  In step S195, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires stop control position information. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data based on the type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which the stop operation has been performed (step S196), and then performs the process of step S185 in FIG.

  In step S197, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires information on the stop control position. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the reach eye table and collates the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S198). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is a match as a result of the collation, that is, whether it is a reach eye (step S199). At this time, if it is a reach eye, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S200. On the other hand, if it is not a reach eye, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S203.

  In step S200, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an on-edge timer acquisition process. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the value of the on-edge timer based on the received off-edge command. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the acquired value of the on-edge timer is “0” (step S201). At this time, if the acquired value of the on-edge timer is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the effect data based on the reach eye type and the reach eye display table (step S202). Next, the process of step S185 in FIG. 24 is performed. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 determines effect data according to the reach from the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. On the other hand, if the acquired value of the on-edge timer is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S203.

  In step S203, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data based on the type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which the stop operation has been performed, and then performs the process of step S185 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 26, an example in which an image corresponding to a specific symbol displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described.

  FIG. 26 (1) shows an example of the display mode of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus cannot be displayed even though the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. This is shown (Display Example 1). More specifically, the stop control position “13” of the left reel 3L, the stop control position “12” of the middle reel 3C, and the stop control position “of the right reel 3R” determined by the CPU 31 according to the timing of the stop operation by the player. The example of the display constituted by the symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped based on "18" is shown.

  FIG. 26 (2) shows an example of content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with the display mode shown in FIG. 26 (1) (display example 2). More specifically, a predetermined image that emphasizes each symbol (“red 7”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b before each symbol (“red 7”) displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. ing. The predetermined image is an image that emphasizes the pattern (“red 7”) by the shape, pattern or color of the pattern (“red 7”), or a combination thereof.

  Specifically, first, in the reach eye display process (FIG. 25), the reach eye table is referred to, and the stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are collated. At this time, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is “13”, the stop control position of the middle reel 3C is “12”, and the stop control position of the right reel 3R is “18”. “1” is selected. Next, the reach display table is referred to on the condition that the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R related to the third stop operation are pressed reaches a predetermined time, and corresponds to the reach data “1”. Production data “1” is determined as production data to be performed. Next, in the effect registration task (FIG. 23), animation data corresponding to the effect data “1” is registered, “red 7” in the upper left symbol display area, and “red” in the lower reel symbol display area. An image of “Red 7” and “Red 7” is displayed in the symbol display area at the upper stage of the right reel. At this time, if there are a plurality of images to be displayed, these are displayed all at once.

  Here, in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, each symbol (“red 7”) is displayed in a V shape. Therefore, a display constituted by each symbol (“red 7”) displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, that is, one or a plurality of symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. This display is a predetermined display that appears only when the bonus is determined.

  Thus, in the embodiment, the display constituted by one or a plurality of symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is a predetermined display that appears only when the bonus is determined. In this case, an image emphasizing each symbol constituting the predetermined display is displayed in front of each symbol constituting the predetermined display. Therefore, the player can recognize that the image related to the predetermined display is displayed without moving the viewpoint, and can confirm the predetermined display. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player for grasping the predetermined display. Further, according to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the frequency at which the player feels eye fatigue due to viewpoint movement.

  Here, one of the conditions for displaying the image is that the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed reaches a predetermined time. For example, when the player grasps a predetermined display without depending on the display of the image, the player does not perform an operation of pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until a predetermined time is reached. The image can be prevented from being displayed. That is, according to this configuration, the player can prevent the above image from being displayed by his / her own judgment, and can quickly perform the next start operation. On the other hand, this configuration clearly tells the player who wants to know whether the symbol (so-called outcome) displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is a reach eye or not. It can be said that it is the structure which can do.

  In addition, pressing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player is one of a series of operations performed by the player. That is, according to this configuration, there is no need for an operation for preventing the image from being displayed, and thus it may be possible to reduce the burden on the player for the operation for preventing the image from being displayed. .

  In addition, “Red 7” (in other words, a specific symbol related to the bonus) most noticed by the player is included in a predetermined display and is emphasized by the shape, pattern or color of the specific symbol, or a combination thereof. By displaying the displayed image in front of a specific symbol, it is possible to make the player easily notice the predetermined display. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to further reduce the burden on the player for grasping the predetermined display.

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

  In the embodiment, the image is displayed on condition that the time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R related to the third stop operation are pressed reaches a predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which an image is displayed on condition that the total time during which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed reaches a predetermined time. Further, for example, a configuration is adopted in which an image is displayed on the condition that the time during which the right stop button 7R is pressed, that is, the time during which the specific stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed reaches a predetermined time. May be.

  In the embodiment, the main control circuit 71 performs processing related to the on-edge timer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control circuit 72 may perform processing related to the on-edge timer.

  In the embodiment, a part of the symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R is adopted as the predetermined display set in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all of the symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, all symbols) may be set as a predetermined display. By adopting such a configuration, the reach impact can be given to the player more strongly.

  In the embodiment, an image that emphasizes each symbol constituting the predetermined display is displayed before each symbol constituting the predetermined display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an image emphasizing each symbol constituting the predetermined display may be displayed in front of each symbol constituting the predetermined display, and sound may be output from the speakers 9L and 9R. At this time, it is preferable to output a sound corresponding to a predetermined display type.

  In the embodiment, when there are a plurality of images displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, these are displayed at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which images are displayed at different timings, such as a configuration in which images are displayed one by one, may be employed.

  In the embodiment, the configuration in which the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and the liquid crystal display unit 2b that displays various images are integrated is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and the liquid crystal display unit 2b that displays various images are separated may be employed.

  In the embodiment, a big bonus game, a middle bonus game, and a regular bonus game are adopted as the bonus game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called single bonus game may be adopted as the bonus game.

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. 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 an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery 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 the storage area of an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and an operating flag. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a reach eye table. The figure which shows a reach eye display table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows an interruption process. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows reach eye display processing. The flowchart which shows the example of a display of a liquid crystal display part.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface;
A display window provided on the front surface of the plurality of reels for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols attached to the plurality of reels, and an image display unit provided on the front surface of the plurality of reels for displaying various images. And display means comprising:
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
On the basis of detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit, a symbol variation unit that varies a plurality of symbols attached to the plurality of reels by rotating the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for the pressing portion provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
A pressing time detecting means for detecting a time during which the pressing portion is pressed;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination means; ,
When a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display window, a bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game;
A predetermined display that includes one or more symbols displayed on the display window appears only when a specific internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the predetermined time is detected and the time detected by the pressing time detection means has reached a predetermined time, an image highlighting each symbol constituting the predetermined display is displayed on the predetermined display. A gaming machine comprising display control means for performing display control in front of each symbol constituting the display. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined display includes a specific symbol constituting the specific symbol combination,
The display control means performs display control for displaying an image that emphasizes the specific symbol by the shape, pattern or color of the specific symbol, or a combination thereof, in front of the specific symbol. .

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