JP2008148810A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the amusement of a game by reflecting the intention of a player on the game and allowing the player to see a fresh presentation in each bonus game. <P>SOLUTION: The player can select any favorable character from characters A-C appearing in the presentation. In the story presentation in the bonus game, such character data are prepared as to execute the presentation featuring the character selected by the player for each character selected by the player in each story 1-8, and presentation data in the presentation group are executed one after another. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a so-called pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Requests to start reel rotation based on player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a display window for displaying the symbol so that the player can see and a medal is inserted A start switch that outputs a signal to perform, a stop switch that outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel, based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and these start 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (so-called pachislot machine) including a control unit that controls the operation of a motor based on signals output from a switch and a stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel is known. There. In such a pachi-slot, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and medals are paid out when it is determined that a winning is achieved.

  Currently, the mainstream pachislot machine performs an internal lottery when it detects a start operation by a player, and stops the reel rotation based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player. For example, when the result related to winning is determined by the internal lottery described above (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as “internal winning combination”), the player performs a stop operation so that the winning is established. Even after the operation is performed, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms), and then stops. Further, if the internal winning combination relating to winning is not determined, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that winning is not established. In other words, in such a game machine, a stop operation (so-called “eye push”) at an appropriate timing is required in many situations, and what combination of symbols is displayed on the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is related to the timing of the stop operation, that is, the skill of the player.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that performs a special game when a combination of symbols relating to a special role is established when the reel is stopped. In the gaming machine, when a combination of symbols related to a special combination is established, the type of the next special combination that can be established after the end of the special game and the number of digestion games after the end of the special game that prohibits the establishment of the special combination Is determined, and the presentation according to the determination is performed during the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, various effects reflecting the state after the special game can be performed during the special game, so that the player is interested in the effect performed during the special game. Can enhance the fun of the game.
JP 2005-270227 A

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, in order to notify the type of the next special role that can be established after the end of the special game and the number of digestion games after the end of the special game that prohibits the establishment of the special role. Since the player's intentions are not necessarily reflected in the performance performed in this stage, the player cannot fully enjoy the special game during the special game even though the special game is being performed. There is a fault that the interest of is low.

  Further, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the effect determined to be performed during the special game is not advantageous to the player, the player loses interest in the advantage. There is also.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game by reflecting the player's intention and allowing a fresh effect to be seen for each bonus game.

  The present invention is based on symbol display means having a plurality of columns of display units each displaying a plurality of symbols, start operation detection means for detecting a start operation, and detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination, a symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed on the display section of the plurality of columns based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, and each display A stop operation detecting means that is provided in correspondence with each part and detects a stop operation for each of the display parts, and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means Based on the above, the stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is the winning of the bonus operation. Based on the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination being displayed on the display units in the plurality of columns, a bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game and a plurality of types of characters for displaying characters appearing in the production Normal effect data storage means for storing first effect data and a plurality of types of second effect data for displaying the background of the character during the effect, and a plurality of types stored in the normal effect data storage means Normal effect data determining means for determining one or more of the first effect data and one or more of the plurality of types of second effect data, and the normal effect data determining means Normal effect executing means for executing effects based on the first and second effect data, character selecting means for selecting one of the plurality of characters, and the key Bonus effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of third effect data to be executed when the bonus game actuating means is activated for each of the characters that can be selected by the tractor selecting means, and a plurality of characters for each character. A plurality of types determined by selection of the character by the character selection unit each time a bonus game is activated by the bonus game activation unit; One of the third effect data is executed, and the order in which the third effect data is executed over the plurality of bonus games is in accordance with the execution order determined by the execution order determining means. And a gaming machine.

  In this case, a plurality of types of third effect data stored for each character in the bonus effect data storage means are executed by the bonus effect executing means in the execution order determined by the execution order determining means. By doing so, a series of stories may be produced.

  In addition, when an effect of giving a question and presenting the option is executed based on the first effect data by the normal effect executing means, a selection operation for selecting one of the plurality of options is detected. Selection operation detecting means, numerical value storing means for storing numerical values, and numerical value updating means for updating the numerical values stored in the numerical value storing means in response to the selection operation when the selection operation is performed by the selection operation detecting means The bonus effect data storage means includes a plurality of types of third effect data stored in the execution order storage means as the last in the third effect data stored for each character. A final effect that is stored and determined according to a numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means to be executed among the plurality of third effect data whose execution order is last. The bonus effect executing means is determined by the final effect determining means as the last execution order among a plurality of types of the third effect data determined by the character selection by the character selecting means. You may make it the feature to use what was determined.

  Also, an advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state operation that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared to when it is not activated, and an advantageous state operation that is relatively disadvantageous to the player as compared to when not activated A disadvantageous state actuating means, wherein the advantageous state actuating means determines a first internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal winning combination is the The advantageous state is actuated on the condition that it is displayed on the symbol display means and the disadvantageous state is not activated by the disadvantageous state actuating means, and the advantageous state actuating means is operated by the internal winning combination determining means. A second internal winning combination is determined, a combination of symbols corresponding to the second internal winning combination is displayed on the symbol display means, and the advantageous state actuating means causes the advantage. State actuates the adverse state condition that is not operating, may be characterized in that.

  In this case, based on the fact that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is the winning combination related to the re-game and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display section of the plurality of columns. Re-game actuating means for performing re-game operation is further provided, and the advantageous-state actuating means increases the probability that the re-game is actuated by the re-game actuating means as compared with when it is not actuated. The disadvantageous state actuating means performs the disadvantageous state action by lowering a probability that the replaying actuating means is actuated by the replaying action means as compared with a case where it is not actuated. It may be.

  According to the present invention, since the effect during the bonus game is selected according to the character selected by the player from among a plurality, the player's desire can be reflected in the effect during the bonus game, and Can be increased. In addition, each stage of the bonus game is performed sequentially according to the character selected by the player, so that the player will not get bored and will try to see the stage that has never been seen in the next bonus game. Can increase the motivation of the game, and can greatly enhance the interest of the game.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[External configuration]
First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, a predetermined image is displayed, thereby performing an effect, informing information about a game, and the like. A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in a horizontal row in the center of the base 10 and on the inner side of the cabinet 1a of the main door 1b. Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction of the reels on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  Three vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R as symbol display means are provided at the center of the pedestal portion 10 so as to be positioned in front of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the stop of the rotation can be observed. In addition, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R displays one symbol in each of the three display areas of the upper, middle and lower stages, and three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged around the corresponding reel. Will be displayed.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a winning line that connects a predetermined display area among the upper, middle, and lower stages. In the present embodiment, there are three types of winning lines: top line 8a, center line 8b, and bottom line 8c. The top line 8a is a line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The center line 8b is a line formed by connecting the middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8c is a line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  On the left and right of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a medal slot 22, a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided. Basically, when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 or when the medal is inserted based on the operation of the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, the winning lines 8 a, 8 b, 8 c are activated. (The activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”). The number of effective lines is not limited to three as in this example, but may be five or other numbers. In this embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card or the like storing information such as the number of medals can be applied in addition to a coin, a game ball, or a token. Further, above the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, an operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and an enter button is provided.

  On the left side of the display screen 5a, a 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided. These bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are inserted in a unit game (for example, one game from the start of reel rotation until it is determined whether or not to give a privilege by stopping the rotation of the reel). The lighting is performed according to the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals). An information display section 18 is provided below the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”).

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) or payout (Pay) of medals is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the payout is performed, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. When credit is given, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited. In some cases, the payout and credits of medals are simply referred to as “payout”.

  In the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, a lower position of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to stop the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's suppression operation for the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as a “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 are turned on in a lighting pattern according to the game situation, and an effect relating to the game is performed. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. From the speakers 21L and 21R, sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation is output, and effects related to the game are performed. Although not shown, the cabinet 1a has a power button for powering the gaming machine 1, a setting change button for starting changing the setting value, and a plurality of predetermined settings. A reset button is provided for determining one of the values.

[Hardware configuration]
Next, referring to FIG. 2, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, and the peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72. explain.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 17 to 27 described later), various tables such as a symbol combination table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 11 described later), and the like. Yes. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas such as a carryover combination storage area described later (for example, see FIGS. 12 to 16 described later) and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process described later is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 2, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, etc. is there. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls turning on and off of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various information (the number of payouts, the number of credit schools, etc.) by the information display unit 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the payout of medals by the hopper 40. The moder drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel corresponding to one symbol arranged around the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. A reel described later is positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned at the center line 8b (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R). The position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index. That is, when the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is located in the center line 8b. As a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached. Therefore, by referring to the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol located on the center line 8b.

  In the present embodiment, the reel index is detected so that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8b, and the symbol on the center line 8b is specified by the symbol counter. However, the center line 8b is applied as the predetermined position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the top line 8a or the bottom line 8c can be applied as the predetermined position. At this time, the top line 8a (more precisely, the center of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) or the bottom line 8c (more precisely, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R). It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reel index is detected so that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned in the center of the lower region in the vertical direction).

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel A position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off the power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the operation of the administrator with respect to the power button.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects the player's pressing operation (ie, stop operation) on each of the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect the player's pressing operation (ie, the insertion operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. The detected signal is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal that is an official at the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer evening 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects the player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The setting change switch 19 </ b> S detects the operation of the administrator with respect to the setting change button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects an administrator's operation on the reset button and outputs a detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The set value is data serving as an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. That is, the data relates to the profits of the player and the game store in relation to the winning probability of the internal winning combination described later. The higher the internal winning / throwing probability associated with the granting of a privilege, the more likely it is that more medals can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, six stages of “1” to “6” are provided as set values, and any one of these is set in the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the start switch 6S, the setting change switch 19S, and the reset switch 20S. Is stored (stored) in the set value storage area. Note that an internal lottery table, which will be described later, is actually prepared for each set value, and the lottery value is different for each set value.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  Although the details will be described later, the sub control circuit 72 produces effect data (image data, light emission pattern data, etc.) according to a control program stored in the sub ROM based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port. (Including sound data) and various processes such as output.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image based on the determined effect data, causes the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern, and causes the speakers 21L and 21R to output effect sounds and sound effects. Cause output to occur. In addition, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72, and an image and sound are output based on signals output from them.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit 201 and a sound / lamp control circuit 202.

  In the image control circuit 201, the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received by the image control microcomputer 212 via the serial port 211. The image control microcomputer 212 includes a CPU and controls the image display of the liquid crystal display device 5. The program ROM 213 stores various control programs executed by the image control microcomputer 212, and the work RAM 214 serves as a work area for the image control microcomputer 212. The calendar IC 215 is a circuit having a calendar function.

  The image control IC 221 is a drive circuit that controls the image display of the liquid crystal display device 5 under the control of the image control microcomputer 212. The image ROM 222 stores moving image data such as effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image control IC 221 uses the control RAM 223 and the video RAM 224 as work areas, and displays various moving image data stored in the image ROM 222 on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Various operations performed by the operation unit 17 are transmitted to the image control microcomputer 212.

  The command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is also received by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232 of the sound / lamp control circuit 202 via the serial port 231. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 232 includes a CPU and controls the LEDs 232, the lamps 233, and the speakers 21L and 21R. The program ROM 233 stores various control programs executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232. The work RAM 234 serves as a work area for the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232.

  The sound source ROM 235 stores various audio data output from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound source IC 236 is a drive circuit for the power amplifier 237 that outputs sound from the speakers 21L and 21R. Various operations performed by the volume control unit 103 are transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232, and the volume of the speakers 21L and 21R can be adjusted.

[Main tables and storage areas]
Next, the symbol arrangement table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration of symbols arranged around each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located at the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as symbol position “0”, and symbol positions “0” to “0” corresponding to the symbol counter described above are used. “20” and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined. Each symbol type is represented by 1-byte data. Therefore, based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the symbol adjacent thereto, and the like can be specified.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the type of gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the RAM 33 are defined. In the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 32. In a later-described regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state, an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 5.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers assigned for each winning number are defined. Two types of data pointers are defined, one for a child role / replay and the other for a bonus.

  In the internal lottery table, the same number as the number of lotteries determined based on the internal lottery table determination table is selected first. Then, the lottery value corresponding to the current winning number is subtracted from the random number value extracted from the numerical range of “0 to 65535”, and if a digit is obtained by this, the child role corresponding to the winning number / Select data pointers for replay and bonus. If there is no digit, subtract "1" from the current winning number and further subtract the lottery value corresponding to the winning number after subtraction from the subtracted value. Select the data pointer for child role / replay and bonus corresponding to the winning number. If no digit is set, “1” is subtracted from the current winning number. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated until a digit is performed. Thus, the internal lottery table is a table for performing lottery for determining the data pointers for the child role / replay and the bonus. The data pointers for child combination / replay and bonus are data for specifying a winning request flag by an internal winning combination determination table described later, and the winning request flag is data for specifying an internal winning combination.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (1) and (2) in FIG. 7 show an internal lottery table for operation during replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). In the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, a lottery value assigned for each winning number and data pointers for child roles / replays and bonuses are defined. In the internal lottery tables for operating the replay time of (1) and (2) in FIG. 7, only the lottery value of the winning number 28 is different from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Since the lottery value and the value of the data pointer are common, the contents of the winning numbers 1 to 27 and 29 to 32 are not shown. Further, in the internal lottery table for operating replay time of (1) and (2) in FIG. 7, the value of the data pointer of the winning number 28 is the same as that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state as shown.

  In this embodiment, two types, RT1 and RT2, are provided as RT types, and an RT lottery table for RT operation is provided according to the RT type. (1) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RT1 operation used when the operation of RT1 is performed. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the lottery value of the winning number 28 (in the case of internal winning in the replay 1 described later) is defined as “8470”, whereas in the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, the winning number The lottery value of 28 (in the case of internally winning Replay 1 described later) is defined as “48489” which is considerably larger than this. That is, the RT1 operating internal lottery table has a configuration in which the winning probability of the winning number 28 is considerably higher than that of the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  (2) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RT2 operation used when the operation of RT2 is performed. The lottery value 28 defined in the RT2 operating internal lottery table (in the case of internal winning in Replay 1 described later) is the lottery number 28 defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. Slightly smaller than the value. That is, the RT2 operating internal lottery table has a slightly lower probability of winning the winning number 28 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. In addition, the internal lottery table for general gaming state, the internal lottery table for operating RT1 and the internal lottery table for operating RT2 are actually prepared differently for each of the aforementioned set values, and the higher the set value, the more the BB1. , BB2 and BB3 have a high probability of winning internally and are advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 5 are defined. In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning probability of the winning number 5 is extremely high.

  Here, in each internal lottery table, as described above, the data pointer for child role / replay and bonus is data for specifying the hit request flag by the internal winning combination determination table described later, This data is for identifying the winning combination. The data pointer for child role / replay is data for specifying a child role or replay as an internal winning combination as described later, and the data pointer for bonus specifies a bonus as an internal winning combination as described later. It is data for. Therefore, the winning combination of the child combination or replay and the bonus can be achieved by determining the data pointer for child combination / replay and the data pointer for bonus by winning any winning number. As will be described later, when a data pointer for one child role / replay is determined by winning a predetermined winning number, a plurality of types of child roles (or replays) are internally won by the child pointer / replay data pointer. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to simultaneously win a plurality of types of child roles (or replays). As a result, it is possible to provide a lot of opportunities for the player to expect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As the internal winning combination determination table, a child combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 9A and a bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 9B are prepared. In these internal winning combination determination tables, the above-mentioned data pointers for child roles / replays and bonuses, hit request flag data, and hit request flag contents are defined in association with each other.

  In the child role / replay internal winning combination determination table, for example, when the child role / replay data pointer is “1”, the winning request flag is “00000001”, which is defined as “special blue”. The internal winning combination is determined to be “Special Blue”. Also, when the child role / replay data pointer is “0”, it is “lost”, and neither child role nor replay is internally won. Furthermore, for example, in the data pointer “6” of the child role / replay, “Yellow Cherry + Heart Cherry + Blue Cherry” is defined as “Yellow Cherry”, “Heart Cherry” This means that three “Blue Cherry” will be won simultaneously. Note that the child role / replay data pointers “9” to “13” are combinations of internal winning combinations used only during RB (see FIG. 8).

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, three types of bonuses “BB1” to “BB3” are defined corresponding to the bonus data pointers “1” to “3”, respectively. The bonus data pointer “0” is “losing”, and no bonus is won internally.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the provision of a privilege, a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, a storage area type, and a payout number are defined. The display combination is data for identifying the type of symbol combination displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. In the symbol combination table, the storage area type is defined according to the display combination. This storage area type is data for identifying the type of the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 in which the determined display combination is stored.

  When blue 7 is displayed on the left reel 3L, blank (yellow) is displayed on the middle reel 3C, and blue 7 is displayed on the right reel 3R, the display combination is determined to be special blue. The storage area type corresponding to special blue is 1, and the payout number is 1. Further, when blue 7 is displayed on the left reel 3L, blank (yellow) is displayed on the middle reel 3C, and red 7 is displayed on the right reel 3R, the display combination is determined to be special red. The storage area type corresponding to special red is 1, and the payout number is 1. When the yellow cherry is displayed on the left reel 3L (the symbols of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R do not matter (shown as “ANY” in FIG. 10)), the display combination is determined to be yellow cherry. . The storage area type corresponding to the yellow cherry is 1, and the payout number is 2. Similarly, in the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the provision of a privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and a payout number corresponding thereto are defined.

  When either Replay 2 or Replay 1 is determined, the replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the unit game determined as the display combination are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals.

  When the bell is determined, the operation of RT1 is started, and when the yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry is determined, the operation of RT2 is started. When the operation of RT1 is started, the aforementioned internal lottery table for operating RT1 is used while a predetermined number of unit games are performed. Accordingly, the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is determined with a high probability, and as a result, the chances for the re-game increase are increased, so that the same number of unit games are performed while the RT 1 is not operating. Compared to the case, consumption of medals can be suppressed. When the RT1 operating flag indicating that RT1 described later is operating, or the RT2 operating flag indicating that RT2 is operating is on, a bell, yellow cherry, heart cherry, or RT1 and RT2 will not operate even if a blue cherry is won, but for example when the yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry is won when the RT1 operating flag is on, the RT1 operating flag is turned off. Thus, the RT2 operating flag may be turned on, and RT2 may be operated instead of the operating RT1 (or vice versa).

  Further, as described above, during the operation of RT1, as in the case when RT1 is not operating, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is defined. The player can be expected to pay out medals and activate bonus games while minimizing the number of medals consumed. On the other hand, when RT2 is operating, the number of medals consumed cannot be reduced compared to when RT2 is not operating, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  When three reds 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB1. When BB1 is determined, the operation of BB1 is started. Further, when three blue 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, BB2 is determined after the display. When BB2 is determined, the operation of BB2 is started. When blue 7 is displayed on the reels 3L and 3C and red 7 is displayed on the reel 3R, the display combination is determined as BB3. When BB3 is determined, the operation of BB3 is started.

  If the symbol combination displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the display combination is determined to be lost. Here, special blue, special red, watermelon, bell, yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry relate to payout of game media (that is, medals). Further, Replay 2 and Replay 1 relate to the operation of replay. Furthermore, the bell, yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry are related to the operation of RT. BB1, BB2, and BB3 relate to the operation of a bonus game that is advantageous to the player.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 at the start of operation of the bonus game is defined. When the RB is operated, an RB operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, 12 is stored in the game possible number counter, and 8 is stored in the winning possible number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times that a winning is determined during the RB operation (for example, a display combination related to a medal payout is determined).

  When BB1 is operated, a BB1 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 465 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the total number of payouts during operation of BB1 (the same applies during operation of BB2 and BB3). Further, when BB2 is operated, a BB2 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 465 is stored in the bonus end number counter. During operation of BB3, a BB3 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 300 is stored in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the internal winning combination is determined, it is stored (stored) in each internal winning combination storage area according to the storage area type. Each of 0 to 6 in the internal winning combination 1 storage area shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to special blue, special red, yellow cherry, heart cherry, blue cherry, watermelon, and bell. Bit 7 is unused. Further, bits 0, 1, 5 to 7 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area shown in FIG. 13 correspond to Replay 1, Replay 2, BB1, BB2, and BB3, respectively. Bits 2-4 are unused.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining table, an identifier (that is, a flag) indicating the internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storing area. Specifically, each of bits 5 to 7 corresponds to each of BB1, BB2, and BB3. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. In other words, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover”). The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random value. In addition, since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the operation of the bonus game and the RT is started, an identifier indicating the type of the bonus game and the RT for which the operation is started is stored in the operating flag storage area. Specifically, each of bits 0 to 5 corresponds to an RB operating flag, a BB1 operating flag, a BB2 operating flag, a BB3 operating flag, an RT1 operating flag, and an RT2 operating flag.

  Next, the configuration of the game state storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is updated based on the data stored in the operating flag storage area, an identifier indicating the type of gaming state is stored in the gaming state storage area. Specifically, each of bit 0 and bit 1 corresponds to a general gaming state and an RB gaming state, respectively.

[Control operation of main control circuit]
Next, the control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed. In this initialization process, the input of the setting switch 19S is checked, and if it is determined that the setting switch 19S is on, the setting value is changed. Specifically, any one of the set values “1” to “6” is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the reset switch 20S and the start switch 6S. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S3). In this process, when any of the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the BB3 operating flag is on, a check is performed as to whether or not to operate the RB. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on the input check of the inserted medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). In this process, random number values are extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this process, if the RB operating flag is on, an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the RB operating flag is off, an identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. . Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21 (step S7). In this process, a lottery number is drawn based on the internal lottery table using the random number value stored in the random value storage area, and an internal winning combination is determined based on the lottery result.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the operation of RT described later. In this process, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is 0. When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1. As a result of this subtraction, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter has become 0. If it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process (step S10). In this process, a stop table determination table (not shown) is referred to, and a stop table (not shown) is determined based on each internal winning combination storing area.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S11). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 27) described later. When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of each stop switch 7L, 7C, 7R is effective is stored in the RAM 33, and the pressing operation is validated. Done. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S12). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and performs a process of determining a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S13). In this process, a combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table and a symbol displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (more precisely, three symbols arranged along the effective lines 8a to 8c). The combination) is compared to determine whether or not they match. When they match, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined, and the display combination storage area and the payout number counter are updated. If they do not match, the data stored in each display combination storage area is “0”, and the display combination is “lost”. In this way, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped by the stop control means, it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R. Is granted.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display command includes data such as the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S16). In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any one of the operating flags of RB, BB1, BB2, or BB3 is turned on (step S17). When the CPU 31 determines that any of the operating flags of RB, BB1, BB2, or BB3 is ON, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S18). In this process, a process for terminating the operation of the bonus game is performed on the basis of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus game is operated. The CPU 31 will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 after step S18 or when it is determined in step S17 that none of the RB, BB1, BB2, or BB3 operating flags is on. A bonus operation check process is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the determined type of display combination, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that none of the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines that any of the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32). . When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S33).

  Thus, in this embodiment, if any one of the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on, even if the RB operation ends, the RB immediately When the operation is started and BB1, BB2, or BB3 is in operation, the operation of RB is continuously performed. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S51). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S is on, it is determined that a medal has passed. When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (“3” in the present embodiment) (step S52). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S54). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S55). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S52 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the credit counter (step S56). The credit counter is data for counting the number of medals to be credited. Next, after step S56, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch when it is determined in step S51 that no medals have passed or after step S57 (step S57). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and based on the maximum value of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter (set according to the gaming state). Thus, a value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated, and the insertion number counter is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is “3” (step S58). If the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not “3”, it proceeds to step S51. When determining that the insertion number counter is “3”, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S59). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S51. When determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined (step S81). That is, if the general gaming state is stored in the gaming state storage area, the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 6) is determined, and the number of lotteries is 32. If the RB gaming state is stored in the gaming state storage area, the RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8) is determined, and the number of lotteries is five.

  Next, an internal lottery table changing process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed (step S82). Here, under certain conditions, the internal lottery table to be used is changed from the internal lottery table for general gaming state to the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation (FIG. 7).

  Then, it is determined whether or not data indicating BB1, BB2 or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S83). When data indicating BB1, BB2 or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, that is, when there is a carryover combination, the aforementioned number of lotteries is changed to 29 (step S84). When data indicating BB1, BB2 or BB3 is not stored in the carryover combination storage area, that is, when there is no carryover combination, or when there is a carryover combination and the number of lotteries is changed to 29, step S5 The random value stored in the random value storage area is acquired and set as random number data (step S85).

  Then, the same value as the number of lotteries (32, 29, or 5) determined as described above from this random number data is set as the winning number, and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is obtained from the currently used internal lottery table. (Step S86). Then, the lottery value is subtracted from the random number data described above (step S87). Then, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained by this subtraction (step S88). When the digit is performed, the process proceeds to step S92. When the digit is not performed, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries described above (step S89), thereby determining whether the number of lotteries has become zero. Judgment is made (step S90). When the number of lotteries is not 0, the process returns to step S86, and when it is 0, 0 is set as a data pointer for child role / replay and bonus (step S91).

  The processes in steps S86 to S90 are repeated until a digit is performed (Y in step S88) or until the number of lotteries becomes 0 (Y in step S90). In this case, in the second and subsequent processes, the lottery value subtraction from the random number data (step S87) further subtracts the lottery value from the remainder of the previous lottery value subtraction result. Therefore, the original random number data becomes smaller each time the process of step S87 is repeated. In addition, the number of lotteries is decreased by one each time the processes of steps S86 to S90 are repeated.

  When a digit is made, the data pointer for the child role / replay and bonus corresponding to the winning number where the digit is made is acquired (step S92). Then, it is determined whether the child pointer / replay data pointer is 13 or less (step S93). When the data pointer for child role / replay is 14 or more, the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (FIG. 13) is set (step S94), and when it is 13 or less, the internal winning combination 1 storage area (FIG. 12). Is set (step S95). Then, the winning combination flag is acquired based on the acquired child combination / replay data pointer by referring to the child combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (step S96), and the acquired winning request flag is set in step S94 or S95. It stores in the internal winning combination storing area where the address is set (step S97).

  Next, it is determined whether or not data indicating BB1, BB2 or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 14) (step S98). If this is not stored, the address of the carryover combination storage area is set (step S99), the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) is referred to, and based on the bonus data pointer acquired in step S92. A winning request flag is acquired (step S100), and the acquired winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S101). When data indicating BB1, BB2 or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (Y in step S98), or when the winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S101), the carryover combination is stored. The winning request flag stored in the storage area is acquired, and the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S102).

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process (step S82) in the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S111). When it is determined that the RT1 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 changes the general gaming state internal lottery table to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (step S112). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S112 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S113). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the general gaming state internal lottery table to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (step S114). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S131). When the CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch has not been suppressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S131. When so-called automatic stop is performed, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop switch has been pressed in step S131, the CPU 31 identifies the type of stop switch that has been pressed, and invalidates the corresponding stop switch (step S132). That is, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop switch is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S133), and 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 (step S134). . Then, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S135). That is, the amount of movement of the symbol position is the number of sliding symbols (including 0). In addition, when there are a plurality of symbol positions having the highest priority, one of the predetermined priority orders (for example, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) To decide.

  Next, the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position waiting (step S136). For example, if the determined number of sliding pieces is “2” and the stop start position is “20”, the stop control position is determined to be “1”. When the stop control position is determined, in an interrupt process (see FIG. 27) described later, a process for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed based on the stop control position. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S137). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop switch for which the suppression operation is effective (step S138). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop switch for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 returns to step S131. Further, when the CPU 31 determines that there is no stop switch for which the pressing operation is effective, the reel stop control process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any one of BB1, BB2, and BB3 (step S151). When determining that the display combination is any one of BB1, BB2, and BB3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S152). When determining that the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 performs BB1 operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S153). When determining that the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB2 (step S154). When determining that the display combination is BB2, the CPU 31 performs the BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S155).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S151 that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 performs the BB3 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S156). After step S156 and after step S153, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S157). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and clears the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag (step S158). Next, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S159). The bonus start command includes the type of bonus game to be activated and the like. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S151 that the display combination is not BB1, BB2, or BB3, it determines whether or not the display combination is a bell (step S160). When it is determined that the display combination is a bell, the CPU 31 determines whether the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on (step S161). S162), a value of 30 is stored in the RT game number counter (step S163). That is, the fact that the display combination is a bell triggers the RT1 operation.

  When determining that the display combination is not a bell, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry (step S164). When the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue cherry, it is determined whether the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on (step S165). If it is off, the RT2 operating flag is turned on. (Step S166), a value of 1200 is stored in the RT game number counter (step S167). That is, the trigger of RT2 operation is that the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S171). When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S172). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs RB end processing (step S173). Specifically, the RB operating flag in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Then, processing at the end of BB is performed (step S174). Specifically, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared. Further, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S175). The bonus end command includes the type of bonus game whose operation is to be ended.

  If the bonus end number counter is not 0, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1 (step S176). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S177). When the winning possible number counter is 0, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S180). Specifically, the RB operating flag in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. If no winning is established and the possible number of winnings is not 0, the game possible number counter is decremented by 1 (step S178), and it is determined whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S179). Even when the possible game number counter is 0, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S180).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S191). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S192). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S193). Specifically, if a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate and rotate at a constant speed. If the stop control position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the reel is updated to the same value as the stop control position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the stop control position is “4”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S194). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter and display of the number of payouts on the information display unit 18. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S195). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

[Control operation of sub-control circuit]
Next, the control operation by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, an outline of effects performed in the present embodiment and various tables used therein will be described.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the presentation modes used in the presentation as a list. First, in the present embodiment, an effect in which a character is active with a background image as a background is executed. The effect data for executing this effect is composed of image data, audio data, and the like, and is stored in the image ROM 222, the sound source ROM 235, and the like. The effect data of the effect is composed of background data composed of image data of a background image (or further, sound data of background sound), and image data, sound data, etc. of a character playing an active role in the background. (In addition to this, light emission pattern data for causing the lamp 102 to emit light is also effect data). The effect is executed by superimposing the images and sounds of the background data and the character data. In the following description, “effect data” simply means “character data”, and “background data” and “character data” together with “effect data” are called “effect data (whole)”.

  Eight types of modes 0 to 7 are prepared for the effects performed in the present embodiment, and the contents of the effects or the frequency of execution differ depending on which mode is selected. FIG. 28 shows the mode name of each mode and its contents. That is, “setting change” in mode 0 is a mode that is selected when the aforementioned setting value is changed. Mode 1 “normal” is the most commonly selected mode. Mode 2 “between flags” is a mode that is selected when any one of BB1 to BB3 is stored as a carryover combination, and effects related to the notification of the internal winning of the bonus frequently occur. The “flag shake” in mode 3 is a mode in which none of BB1 to BB3 is a carry-over, but the bonus is generated internally and the player is expected . Mode 4 “Long Scenario Precursor” is a mode in which the lottery value of the production data (“Long Scenario Transition” described later) that triggers the transition to the long scenario is high, and the transition to the long scenario is easy. Here, the long scenario is an effect group in which a series of conversations are continued for a plurality of games, and an effect of giving a quiz to the player frequently occurs. Mode 5 “Long Scenario Predictor Fake” is a mode that makes the player have an expectation as if shifting to the long scenario.

  Mode 6 “ceiling standby” is a mode in which a long scenario that continues until “ceiling” is not generated. The “ceiling” in mode 7 is a mode when the RT2 is ended by continuing the 1200 games as described above (step S167). As will be described later, when the yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue cherry is won when the “ceiling” is reached, RT2 which is relatively unfavorable to the player is further increased to 1200 even though the operation of RT2 has just ended. Since a situation in which the game must be continued occurs, the player is informed of the internal winning of the yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry that triggers the operation of RT2. However, in a long scenario that continues over multiple games, it is not notified that such a yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue cherry is hitting internally, so the transition to the long scenario near the end of RT2 “Ceiling standby” means preventing yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue cherry from winning when “ceiling”.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating, as a list, the internal states used for production. In the present embodiment, internal states 1 to 8 are set as internal states. The internal state name of each internal state and its contents are shown in FIG. The selection of the internal state is to select the stage. Here, the “stage” is a scene that appears during the production that further embodies the internal state, and is a concept that determines the background data of the background image that appears in the production It is. In the present embodiment, a production in which a girl student, a boy student and the like appear is performed. Therefore, in the internal states 1 to 5, the internal state 1 is “morning”, the internal state 2 is “going to school”, and the internal state 3 is “in school”. In this way, a background image that reproduces the student's daily life over time is prepared. The “long scenario” in the internal state 6 is a background image of the long scenario, and the lottery value of the quiz production described later (a game in which a quiz is given and points are awarded to the player according to correct and incorrect answers) is high. Is set. The “chance zone” in the internal state 7 is a background image displayed during the chance zone (the general gaming state after the bonus game is activated and RT1 and RT2 are not activated). “RT1” in the internal state 8 is a background image displayed during RT1.

  For each of the internal states 1 to 5, an internal state management counter value is associated with each other and stored in the program ROM 213. This internal state management counter value is a value that determines the number of continued games in each internal state. For example, the internal state management counter value of 2 in the internal state 1 means that the internal state 1 continues for two games.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram illustrating character data in a list form. The player can select a favorite character from characters A to C as will be described later. The relationship between the characters A to C and the favorableness counter value and the cherry notification count counter value will be described later. Characters A to C are stored in the program ROM 213 in association with their character costume types. This costume is a costume that the character wears and appears in the production. Normally, “Uniform” is prepared for any character as a default, but a costume that can be selected as an option in association with each character is also prepared. ing. For example, for character A, “private clothes” is registered as an option. Each of the characters A to C is provided with a “club activity” to which the character belongs. For example, character A belongs to “art department”. When the club activity stage is selected in “after school” in the internal state 4, the background data corresponding to the club activity to which the character belongs is selected according to which of the characters A to C the player has selected. Is done. In other words, “art club” is “art room”, “tea ceremony club” is “tea room”, and “tennis club” is “tennis court”.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of an effect date management counter value table. The production date management counter is a counter that is prepared in a predetermined area of the work RAM 214 and counts the passage of the month and day during the production. That is, during the production, one day elapses by making a round from “morning” in the internal state 1 to “night” in the internal state 5. The production date management counter is incremented by “1” each time this day passes, and counts the passage of the month and day. The effect date management counter value table stores the value of the effect date management counter and a specific season in association with each other, and is stored in the program ROM 213. For example, when the value of the production date management counter is 1 to 90, the season during production is “spring”. Similarly, every time the value of the production date management counter increases by 90, the season during production is “summer”, “autumn”, and “winter”. When the production date management counter has a specific value, it is registered in the production date management counter value table as a special anniversary. Here, “Star Festival” when the value of the production date management counter is 127 and “Christmas” when it is 294 are registered in the production date management counter value table as special anniversaries. The purpose of the production date management counter and the production date management counter value table is as background data even if the above-mentioned stages are the same, depending on the seasonal change during production and whether it falls under a special anniversary. The choice is to choose a different one. When the production date management counter exceeds 360, it returns to 1.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the mode transition table. The mode transition table is a table in which lottery values for randomizing the next transition destination mode based on the current mode and the internal winning combination are registered. For example, if the current mode is “mode 1” and the internal winning combination is “special blue”, the mode is shifted to any one of modes 1, 3, 4 and 5 with a lottery probability of 32/128, respectively. When the current mode is 0, 2, 6, or 7, no mode transition is performed using the mode transition table. Further, depending on the internal state, there is a case where the mode transition by the mode transition table is not performed.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the stage transition table. The stage transition table is a table that is stored in the program ROM 213 and registers the lottery probability corresponding to each stage associated with each internal state. For example, in the “morning” in the internal state 1, the stage “morning” is selected with a 100% lottery probability. The same applies to the following.) In the “school” in the internal state 3, a stage of “vacation time” with a lottery probability of 64/128, a stage of “classroom” with a lottery probability of 32/128, Each stage of “Corridor” is selected with a probability of 128 lotteries. In this way, the “stage” is a further subdivision of the “internal state”. However, even if the stage is the same, the background image is switched based on the value of the production date management counter described later, and the same stage is not necessarily the same. It is not a background image. In addition, when a plurality of stages are prepared in the same internal state, when a favorite stage is selected by the player by inputting hero data described later, the stage is determined. When the “club activity” stage is selected in the internal state 4, the “club activity” stage corresponding to the character selected by the player is determined. This point is as shown in the character data list of FIG.

  34 and 35 are explanatory diagrams of the effect large item determination table. The effect large item determination table is stored in the program ROM 213, and is a table for selecting the effect large item by lottery according to the internal state, the effect mode, and the internal winning combination. Here, “Production large item” is the name of the largest category item of the production, “Conversation production” is the production that the character has a conversation, “Winning role notification production” is the production for notifying the player of the internal winning combination, The “special effect” is a quiz effect, which will be described later, and “no effect” means that no effect is performed. For example, when the internal winning combination is “Replay 1” in the mode 0 in the internal state 1, the conversation effect is selected with a lottery probability of 16/128, and no effect is selected with a lottery probability of 112/128. .

  In addition, when the replay 1 and the replay 2 are won simultaneously, the replay 2 item reference table is referred to. When any one of blue cherry, heart cherry, and yellow cherry is an internal winning combination, the effect large item determination table is referred to for cherry 1. When all three of the blue cherry, the heart cherry, and the yellow cherry are the internal winning combination, the directing item determination table for the cherry 2 is referred to. If the cherry notification counter, which will be described later, is 1 or more, the item displayed as “a” has a lottery probability of 128/128, and internal winning is given to blue cherry, heart cherry or yellow cherry as “winning role notification effect”. An effect that informs the player that the player is playing is selected 100%. When the cherry notification frequency counter is 0, the item displayed as “b” has a lottery probability of 128/128, and “no effect” is selected 100%.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of the effect item determination table. The in-effect item determination table is stored in the program ROM 213, and is a table for selecting the in-effect item by lottery according to the internal state, the effect mode, and the effect large item. Here, “in-production item” is a classification item name obtained by further subdividing the production large item. “Conversation production” includes a “main character greeting” in which the main character as the character selected by the player greets, a “main character conversation” in which the main character speaks, a “sub-character conversation” in which characters other than the main character have a conversation, a quiz production described later, etc. There is an item in production called “special conversation” to perform. In the “winning role notifying effect”, items in effect of “main character notifying” in which the main character notifies the winning character and “lamp effect” in which the winning character is notified by the blinking of the lamp 102 are prepared. In “Special effects”, “Long scenario transition” that triggers the transition to the long scenario, “No transition to the long scenario” that does not transition to show the trigger to transition to the long scenario, and let the player answer the quiz In addition to the “quiz production”, an in-production item called “premier bonus production” is prepared. For example, when the production major item is conversation production, internal state 1, and production mode is 0, the main character greeting is selected with a random probability of 48/128, main character conversation is 48/128, and sub character conversation is 32/128.

  37 to 43 are explanatory diagrams of the effect small item determination table. The effect small item determination table is a table for selecting effect small items by lottery. Here, “effect small item” is a classification item name obtained by further subdividing the item being produced. As shown in the above-described effect item determination table, the effect small item determination table includes a conversation effect effect small item determination table for conversation effect, and a winning role notification effect effect small for winning effect notification effect. There are three types of item determination tables and special effect small effect determination tables for special effects, all of which are stored in the program ROM 213.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of an effect small item determination table for conversation effect. The effect production sub-item determination table for the conversation production selects the number of production data based on the production item, the value of a favorability counter described later, the value of the production date management counter described above, and the current stage. For example, if the item being produced is “main character greeting”, the value of the likability counter is “1”, the value of the production date management counter is “1”, and the current stage is “morning”, the number of the production data a101 is Selected. The effect data corresponding to these numbers is stored in the image ROM 222, the sound source ROM 235, etc., and is specified by the numbers. In addition, the value of the special effect management counter is registered in association with the “special conversation” in the effect item.

  The “main character greeting” is an effect in which the main character that is the character selected by the player greets. “Main character conversation” is an effect in which the main character has a conversation. The “sub character conversation” is an effect in which a sub character that is a character appearing in the production other than the main character has a conversation. The “special conversation” is an effect of performing a quiz effect as described later. As described above, in “main character greeting”, “main character conversation” in which the main character is active, and in “sub character conversation” in which the sub character is active, the production varies depending on the value of the preference counter. Since the favorability counter is positioned as the favorability of the main character with respect to the main character (player), an effect of “subcharacter conversation” in which the subcharacter plays an active role is selected according to the favorability of the main character.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a conversation effect. For example, when the stage is in the morning, the main character speaks "Good morning!" In the production data of a201, the main character speaks "Good morning!" In the production data of a301, the main character speaks “Good morning!” “It ’s a nice weather today!” “Let's go to school together!”. As described above, in the conversation production, the conversation of the main character becomes poor or rich depending on the value of the favorableness counter described later. Since the value of the production date management counter indicates the season during the production or a special anniversary, the conversation of the character may be selected according to the value of the date management counter. For example, in the above-mentioned example, if the main character speaks “Good morning!” And “Today is a good weather!”, If the value of the production date management counter is in the range of 91 to 180 indicating “Summer”, “Good morning” “Let ’s be hot today!” Alternatively, if the value of the production date management counter is in the range of 271 to 360 indicating “winter”, “Good morning!” And “Today is cold!” Are spoken.

  Here, in the production data of a101, a201, and a301, three voice data that each character speaks of “Good morning!”, “It ’s good weather today!”, “Let's go to school together!” Used in combination. That is, voice data a101v that says “Good morning!”, Voice data a201v that says “It ’s a nice weather today!”, And voice data a301v that says “Let's go to school together!” Are stored in the sound source ROM 235, respectively. In the production a101, the audio data a101v is used in a single shot, in the production a201, the audio data a101v and a201v are used in combination, and in the production a301, the audio data a101v, a201v, and a301v are used in combination. This also applies to other stages.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of an effect small item determination table for winning combination notification effect. The effect small item determination table for winning combination notification effect selects the effect for notifying the player of the internal winning combination by lottery based on the item in effect and the value of the likability counter described later. For example, when the production item is “main character notification” and the value of the likability counter is “1”, the number 401 has a lottery probability of 64/128 and the numbers 402 and 32/128 have a lottery probability of 32/128. Production data of number 403 is selected by the lottery probability. The effect data corresponding to these numbers is stored in the image ROM 222, the sound source ROM 235, etc., and is specified by the numbers.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of an effect small item determination table for special effects. The effect small item determination table for winning combination notification effect selects an effect based on the effected item, the value of a likability counter described later, and the current stage. More specifically, when the item being produced is “Long scenario shift” or “Long scenario shift”, the number of the effect data is selected based on the current stage. When the in-progress item is “quiz effect”, the number of the effect data is selected by lottery according to the value of the likability counter. In the “quiz production”, the “production group” number composed of a plurality of production data is selected. When the in-production item is “Premier Bonus Production”, the production data of number 801 is uniquely selected. The effect data corresponding to these numbers is stored in the image ROM 222, the sound source ROM 235, etc., and is specified by the numbers.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of effects when the effected items are “Long scenario shift” and “No long scenario shift”. In the “long scenario shift”, for example, when the stage is in the morning and the production data of the number e101 is selected, the character performs a conversation “Good morning!” “Would you like to go to the park a little?” To shift to the long scenario. It becomes an opportunity. In the long scenario, the following quiz production will be performed. On the other hand, in the case of “does not shift to the long scenario”, for example, when the stage is in the morning and the production data of the number f101 is selected, the character is “Good morning!” “Would you like to go to the park?” Conversation such as “It was under construction” was made, and it would not be an opportunity to shift to the long scenario while making the player think that it would shift to the long scenario at the beginning of the conversation.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an “effect group” selected in the “quiz effect”. Each effect group is prepared for each character selected by the player, and is composed of a plurality of effect data. For example, in the character A of the effect group 500, effect data of numbers a501 to a550 are prepared. The effect data for each number includes data for questions to be given to the player and options to respond to the problem. In this case, the correct answer rate of the problem, that is, the difficulty level of the question is different depending on the production group, the production group 500 has the highest correct answer rate, and the production group 700 has the lowest correct answer rate. The effect groups may be sequentially selected in the order of their numbers, or may be selected randomly. In each piece of production data prepared for each character of each production group, as described above, a question is given and an option for responding to the problem is presented. This option is a stop switch 7L, 7C, 7R. It can be selected by pressing. And only one specific limb is not always the correct limb, as will be described later, each option associated with each of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R becomes a correct limb with a predetermined lottery probability, that is, The correct answer may change every time.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the quiz effect. Here, an example in which the player selects the character A is shown. Moreover, the specific example is shown about each production included in the above-mentioned production group.

  In the production data of number a501 of the production group 500, the question “What's favorite food of character A?” Is presented to the player, and three choices of “cake”, “fruit”, and “ice cream” are shown as options. This indicates that the “cake” of the left stop switch 7L is correct with a random probability of 128/128 (that is, it is always a correct answer). For such problems, the main character production is prepared in advance with a conversation production such as “I love cake!”, And players who have been playing for a long time can easily answer correctly. .

  In the production data of production group 600 with number a601, the lottery probability of each limb is set to almost the same 43/128 or 42/128, and there is no fixed correct limb (the correct limb is determined by lottery). . In this respect, the difficulty level is higher than the problem of the production group 500. In the case of character B, the lottery probability of the left stop switch 7L is set high. In the case of character C, the difficulty level of the problem is increased by setting the right stop switch 7R and the lottery value of the middle stop switch 7C high. It is different. The reason why the lottery probability of each stop switch is changed in accordance with the character in this way is that the player generally presses each stop switch in order from the left stop switch 7L when stopping the reel.

  In the production data of production group 700 with number a701, the lottery probabilities of each limb are set to almost the same 32/128, and similarly, “no right answer” is also prepared with a lottery probability of 32/128. There is no fixed correct answer (the correct answer or no answer is determined by lottery). Since the lottery probability of each limb is lower than the production group 600 and there is no correct answer, the difficulty level is higher than the problem of the production group 600. In the case of the character B, the lottery probability without correct answer is set low, and in the case of the character C, it is set high.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of an effect point grant table. The performance point granting table registers the updated value of the cherry notification count counter and the updated value of the favorableness counter in the case of the correct answer and incorrect answer of the player for the question presented in the quiz effect according to the number of the effect data. It is a table.

  The cherry notification counter is a yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry that triggers the activation of RT2, depending on the production, in order to prevent a situation where RT2 is relatively disadvantageous for the player during the aforementioned chance zone. It is a counter that manages the number of times that the player is informed that the player is winning internally.

  The likability counter is a counter that manages a value that produces an effect that is more advantageous or interesting for the player as the value is larger. A higher value means that the game is viewed from the character selected by the player. It has been positioned as having high likability to the person (hero).

  In both the cherry notification count counter and the likability counter, a value is added if the player correctly answers the question that is presented in the quiz effect, and if the answer is incorrect, the value is subtracted or added to 0. (Excluding the number 801 for Premier Bonus Production). The value to be added or subtracted varies depending on the performance. As shown in FIG. 30, specifically, it differs depending on the character selected by the player. First, the degree of the addition value of the favorableness counter is “medium” for character A, “medium” for character B, and “low” for character C. Correspondingly, the correct addition value of the favourite counter update values of character A (effect a501 to effect a550, effect a601 to effect a650, effect a701 to effect a750) is medium, and character B The correct addition value of the goodness counter update value of (effect b501 to effect b550, effect b601 to effect b650, effect b701 to effect b750) is also medium, and character C (effect c501 to effect c550, effect c601 to effect c650) The correct addition value of the goodness counter update value of the production c701 to the production c750) is low.

  Similarly, the degree of subtraction value of the favorableness counter is “medium” for character A, “low” for character B, and “medium” for character C. Correspondingly, the subtraction value of the incorrect answer of the favorability counter update value of character A is medium, character B is low, and character C is medium in the effect point assignment table.

  Further, the added value of the cherry notification frequency counter is “medium” for character A, “low” for character B, and “high” for character C. Correspondingly, the correct addition value of the cherry notification frequency counter update value of character A (effect a501 to effect a550, effect a601 to effect a650, effect a701 to effect a750) is also medium in the effect point assignment table. B (effect b501 to effect b550, effect b601 to effect b650, effect b701 to effect b750), the correct addition value of the cherry notification frequency counter update value is low, and character C (effect c501 to effect c550, effect c601 to effect c650, The correct addition value of the goodness counter update value for the effects c701 to c750) is high.

  Similarly, the subtraction value of the cherry notification frequency counter is “medium” for character A, “low” for character B, and “high” for character C. Correspondingly, in the effect point grant table, the subtraction value of the incorrect answer of the favourite counter update value of character A is medium, character B is low, and character C is high.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of an effect content determination table for BB operation. The effect content determination table for BB operation is stored in the program ROM 213, and lottery values used for lottery of the effect content during the bonus game are registered. As the contents of the production, a “story effect” that executes a story effect and a “normal effect” that is a normal effect that does not have a story property are prepared. Either a story effect or a normal effect is selected by lottery. For example, if the counter value of the likability counter is in the range of 1 to 4, the story effect is selected with a random probability of 32/128, and the normal effect is selected with a probability of 96/128. And the possibility that the story effect is selected is set higher than the normal effect as the counter value of the likability counter is larger.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a story effect effect data determination table. The story production effect data determination table is a table that is stored in the program ROM 213 and is used to determine the production data for the story effect. Nine types of stories 1 to 9 are prepared as story production effects data. The story contents are different for each story, such as “excursion” for story 1 and “school excursion” for story 2. The “premier effect” of the last story 9 is a special story effect different from stories 1 to 8 as described later. One story is executed in one bonus game. 128/128 indicates that the story is selected with a random probability of 128/128 (ie, 100%).

  Each time one of the stories 1 to 6 is executed in one bonus game and the bonus game is performed (however, the story effect is selected by lottery), in order of stories 1 to 6 Executed. As for the stories 1 to 6, the same story effect is always executed regardless of the counter value of a favorability counter described later. When the stories 1 to 6 are executed, one of the stories 7 and 8 is selected according to the value of the goodness counter. That is, the story 7 is selected when the value of the positivity counter is small (1 to 6), and the story 8 is selected when the value of the positivity counter is large (7 to 12). The story 8 when the value of the likability counter is large is “Happy Ending” and the story ends with a happy ending. The story 7 when the value of the likability counter is small is “Bad Ending”. And the story direction does not end with a happy ending.

  When one story is determined, the story effect pointer values corresponding to the story are sequentially selected in the order of 1-7. Each story effect pointer value is data for specifying each effect data stored in the image ROM 222, and the story effect pointer values 1 to 7 are sequentially selected in one story, so that each The effect data is sequentially selected, and the effect that forms a story is executed by the seven effect data. When the story effect pointer value is selected up to 7, next, 1 is selected.

  Each time a story is executed as an effect, the bonus effect check flag for that story is turned on. That is, for each of the stories 1 to 8, a bonus effect check flag is prepared in the work RAM 214, and each time a story is executed, the bonus effect check flag for the story is turned on. In order for the player to be able to select an optional costume corresponding to each character in FIG. 30, the bonus performance check flag must be turned on in all the stories 1 to 8 (however, the story 7, 8 may be configured so that either one of them is on, but it is also possible to configure both stories 7 and 8 to be on (the same applies hereinafter).

  When the bonus performance check flag is turned on in all stories 1 to 8, when the story performance is selected in the bonus game next time, the story 9 is selected, and the bonus is displayed in all stories 1 to 8. The production check flag is turned off.

  Further, “the effect date management counter value to be set” is the counter value of the effect date management counter for selecting the background data corresponding to the story. That is, the background data when executing the selected story effect is set to the effect date management counter with the value of “effect date management counter value to be set”, and the effect date management counter value table (FIG. 31) is set from this value. The season determined by reference is selected. For example, since the counter value of the production date management counter is “46” for “school excursion”, the season of the background image is “spring”, and spring background data is selected.

  FIG. 47 is a conceptual diagram of the effect data of the story effect. The effect data is stored in the image ROM 222, the sound source ROM 235, etc., but is prepared for each character that the player selects for each story. For example, production data Sa101 is prepared for the character A of the story 1. The effect data that differs depending on the story and the character is composed of a plurality of effect data respectively corresponding to the story effect pointer values 1 to 7 described above.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of a point granting table for BB operation. The point granting table for BB operation is stored in the program ROM 213, and a lottery value for selecting a cherry notification frequency counter update value is stored. During the bonus game, each game lottery is performed based on the point granting table for BB operation. In addition, you may comprise the point provision table for BB action | operations as a table which provides a cherry alerting | reporting frequency counter update value based on stop operation (1st stop) of arbitrary games. The cherry notification frequency counter update value is an update value of the cherry notification frequency counter that manages the number of times that the yellow cherry, the heart cherry, or the blue cherry that triggers the operation of RT2 is notified internally. For example, the probability that “1” is selected as the cherry notification frequency counter update value is 4/128. If “1” is selected as the cherry notification count counter update value, “1” is added to the value of the cherry notification count counter.

  Next, the contents of the process executed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart of main flow processing executed by the sub control circuit 72. When the power is turned on, the image control microcomputer 212 of the image control circuit 201 performs the main flow process of FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 performs a predetermined initialization process (step S201). In this initialization process, a character selected flag, which will be described later, is turned off, and 1 is set in the effect date management counter.

  Next, it is determined whether a set value change command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S202). As described above, in this embodiment, six levels of “1” to “6” are provided as the set values. However, the change of the set values is performed in one day of the game hall where the gaming machine 1 is installed. When the operation is started, a setting value change command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72 and notified. In the main control circuit 71, when the set value is changed, the current gaming state is also cleared, and the gaming state becomes the general gaming state. When a setting value change command indicating that the setting value has been changed is received, a setting value change flag indicating that the setting value has been changed is turned on at the start of the business day (step S203). ).

  Then, a character setting process (step S204) described later with reference to FIG. 50, an information input process (step S205) described later with reference to FIG. 51, and an information output process described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S206). ). When various commands are received from the main control circuit 71 (Y in step S207), a reception process corresponding to the type of command described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed (step S208).

  Next, in response to the processing at the time of reception, the image control IC 221 is requested to produce an image effect on the liquid crystal display device 5 (step S209). A lamp effect request (step S210) and a sound effect request (step S211) performed by the speakers 21L and 21R are performed.

  Next, the character setting process (step S204) will be described with reference to FIG. The character setting process is a process in which a player registers necessary items for characters appearing during the performance. In the present embodiment, a school student or the like is used as a background image to produce an effect in which a girl student, a boy student, or the like appears as a character, and the player can select a favorite character as a character appearing in the effect. In this example, the characters A, B, and C can be selected (see FIG. 30). The flag indicating that the player is selecting such a character is the character selected flag. First, it is determined whether or not the character selected flag is on (step S231).

  When the character selected flag is OFF (N in step S231), it is determined whether or not there is a character selection request from the player (step S236). The player can select one of the three types of characters A to C on the display screen 5a by operating the operation unit 17. When there is a character selection request made by such a player operating the operation unit 17, character identification data for identifying the character is set according to the type of the selected character (step S237), A character selected flag indicating that the player has selected a character is turned on (step S238), and the character setting process is terminated.

  When there is no character selection request from the player (N in step S236), it is determined whether or not the character selection completed flag is on (step S239). The character selected flag is off when the player has not selected a favorite character but has not made a character selection request. In this case, the character identification data A is used as default character identification data. Is set (step S240), the character selected flag is set (step S241), and the character setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the character selected flag is on (Y in step S231), it is determined whether all the bonus effect check flags are on (step S232). As described above, the bonus performance check flag is a flag that is turned on whenever one of a plurality of stories is executed during the bonus game. Indicates that all the stories to be executed (as described above, stories 1 to 8 (story 7 and 8 may be selected)) have been completed. In this case, costume selectable processing is performed. This is performed (step S233).

  In the costume selectable process (step S233), the player. For the character selected by the user (step S236), a costume (see FIG. 30) registered as an option can be selected. Specifically, a menu “select costume” is displayed on the menu screen displayed on the display screen 5a so that the player can select an optional costume on the display screen 5a by operating the operation unit 17. Can do. When the bonus game check flag is turned on (however, stories 7 and 8 are selected), and the bonus costume (story 7 or 8) ends, an optional costume can be selected. You may make it alert | report to a player in production.

  Then, when there is a costume selection request from the player (Y in step S234), based on the type of the selected character, costume data for identifying an optional costume stored in the image ROM 222 is set ( Step S235), the character setting process is terminated. In this case, the character selected by the player is not the default “uniform” costume, but appears as an option in the costume registered as an option (for example, “plain clothes” for character A) (the same character). Performs the same operation, but prepares two types of image data of the default and optional costumes, and the costume can be switched depending on which one is executed). When the bonus effect check flags are not yet all turned on (N in step S231), when there is no costume selection request (N in step S234), or when the character selected flag is off (N in step S231). Similarly, the process proceeds to step S236 described above.

  Next, the information input process (step S205) will be described with reference to FIG. The information input process is a process of inputting necessary items related to the main character who plays a role while the player is producing. That is, in the production performed in the present embodiment, the player appears as the main character during the production and advances the story. Therefore, first, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not there has been an information input request from the player (step S261). Specifically, a menu “main character data input” is displayed on the menu screen displayed on the display screen 5a, and it is determined whether or not the player has operated the operation unit 17 to input the main character data.

  FIG. 67A shows a display example of the main character data input screen in this case. On the screen, a message 401 prompting the player to input the name of the main character and a message 402 prompting the player to enter the favorite stage are displayed. The player inputs the name in the name input field 403. The stage can be entered in the field 404 for inputting the stage.

  When such input is performed, the input main character data (name and stage) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 214 (step S262). Then, the main character data input flag indicating that the main character data has already been input is turned on (step S263), and the information input process is terminated.

  When there is no information input request (N in step S261), the main character data (name and stage (the stage may be omitted)) prepared as default is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 214 (step S265). . Then, the main character data input flag indicating that the main character data has been input is turned on (step S266), and the information input process is terminated.

  As described above, when the main character data is input, since the input name of the main character is the name of the main character performed by the player during the production, as shown in FIG. The player is called by this name by voice or image display.

  Next, the information output process (step S206) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not there is an information output request from the player (step S281). Specifically, a menu “information output” is displayed on the menu screen displayed on the display screen 5a, and the player operates the operation unit 17 to make an information output request. When this information output request is made, the main character data set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 214 and the bonus effect check flag that is currently turned on (or turned off) are extracted (step S1). S282) A predetermined code (QR code, password, etc.) indicating these contents is displayed on the display screen 5a to notify the player (step S283). Therefore, the player can know the contents of the currently set main character data and to what story of the story production has been executed so far, and based on a predetermined code displayed on the display screen 5a. The acquired information can be input to the gaming machine 1 at the next game, and the content can be returned on the game.

  Next, the reception processing (step S208) according to the command type will be described with reference to FIGS. Such processing is performed by the sub control circuit 72 in accordance with the command received from the main control circuit 71.

  That is, when the image control microcomputer 212 receives a medal insertion command for informing the presence / absence of a medal and the number of inserted medals (Y in step S301), the image control microcomputer 212 performs a medal insertion command reception process described later with reference to FIG. Step S302). When a start command input command notifying that the start lever 6 has been operated is received (Y in step S303), a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed (step S304). When a reel stop command notifying that any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has been stopped is received (Y in step S305), a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 64 is performed (step S306). ). When a display command notifying the display combination is received (Y in step S307), a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 65 is performed (step S308).

  When a bonus start command notifying that the bonus game is to be started is received (Y in step S309), the gaming state in the sub control circuit 72 is changed to the BB gaming state (step S310), and will be described later with reference to FIG. Processing for receiving a bonus start command is performed (step S311). When a bonus end command for notifying the end of the bonus game is received (Y in step S312), predetermined effect data for end of the bonus game stored in the image ROM 222, the sound source ROM 235, etc. is set (step S312). In step S313, the gaming state in the sub control circuit 72 is changed to the general gaming state (step S314), and a chance zone flag indicating that the player has entered the chance zone after the bonus game ends is turned on (step S315). Such a state such as a chance zone, which is a general gaming state in which RT1 and RT2 are not operating, also occurs when the set value is changed (step S203) (in the case of “ceiling”). When the set value is changed, the chance zone flag and the set value change flag described above are used to distinguish the chance zone and the ceiling from each other.

  And the process which performs an effect based on the background data set by the above-mentioned process and effect data (character data) is performed (step S316). That is, a background image based on the set background data is used as a back, and an effect in which a character or the like moves and speaks with the set effect data (character data) is executed.

  Next, the medal insertion command reception process (step S302) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not the set value change flag is on (step S331). When the set value change flag is on, the set value has been changed as described above when the game hall starts its business day, and the mode 0 “ “Change setting” is set (step S332), and the internal state is set to the internal state 1 related to the background image of “morning” that is the beginning of the day during the production (step S333). As a result, the setting of the mode and the internal state to be performed at the start of the business day in the game hall is completed, so the set value change flag is turned off (step S334).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the chance zone flag indicating whether or not it is in the chance zone is turned on (step S335). When the chance zone flag is turned on, whether the internal state is 8, Then, it is determined whether or not the background image in RT1 is set (step S336). When the internal state is not 8, the mode 1 which is the normal state is set as the production mode (step S337), and the internal state 7, that is, the background image in the chance zone is set as the internal state (step S338).

  Thus, when mode 1 and internal state 7 are set (steps S337 and S338), or when the chance zone flag is OFF (N in step S335), or when the internal state is 8 (in step S336) Y) Referring to the previous internal state and the current internal state (step S339), it is determined whether or not the internal state is different (step S340). When the above setting is changed (step S203), it is determined that the internal state is different because there is no previous internal state. If the internal state is different, the stage is determined based on the current internal state with reference to the stage transition table (step S341). However, when the player's favorite stage is set as the main character data in step S262, the stage selected by the player is selected. When the internal state is the same as the previous time, the stage is the same as the previous time (N in step S340). Then, background data for displaying a background image is set based on the stage determined in this way and the value of the production date management counter (step S342). That is, even if the stage is the same, when the season differs depending on the value of the production date management counter with reference to the production date management counter value table, the background data also differs. Further, from the value of the production date management counter, when the production falls on an anniversary such as Tanabata or Christmas, background data specific to the anniversary is prepared.

  Next, the start command reception process (step S304) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not the setting of the sub control circuit 72 is in the BB gaming state, that is, whether or not a bonus game is being performed (step S351). When not in the BB gaming state, it is determined whether the RT1 operating flag is ON, that is, whether RT1 is operating (step S352). When the RT1 in-operation flag is on, that is, when RT1 is in operation, the RT1 in-operation effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 63 is performed (step S356). When RT1 is not operating, it is determined whether the RT2 operating flag is on, that is, whether RT2 is operating (step S353). When the RT2 operating flag is on, RT2 operating effect lottery processing described later with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61 is performed (step S355). The RT2 operating lottery process is an effect lottery process performed during RT2 operation, and is an effect lottery process executed most frequently during the game (hence, referred to as “normal state”). When neither RT1 nor RT2 is operating (Y in step S353), general game state effect lottery processing described later with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58 is performed (step S354). The general game state effect lottery process is a general game state when RT1 and RT2 are not in operation, and the player wins a bell and activates RT1, which is relatively advantageous to the player, or yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue Either the player can win the cherry and activate RT2, which is relatively disadvantageous for the player, or either of them can be determined (in this sense, the "chance zone"). Based on the value of the cherry notification count counter, it is also performed by the effect lottery process for the general gaming state that the player is informed that the yellow cherries, the heart cherries or the blue cherries are being won internally.

  When the setting is in the BB gaming state in the sub-control circuit 72, that is, during the bonus game, the BB actuated point giving lottery process is performed based on the BB actuating point granting table (FIG. 48) (step S357). That is, the addition value of the cherry notification number counter is determined by lottery based on the BB operation point assignment table. Then, the effect data for the effect for the bonus effect of the story effect or the normal effect determined by referring to the effect content determination table for the BB operation and the effect data determination table for the story effect (FIGS. 45 and 46) described above is determined ( Step S358). That is, the story effect or the normal effect is determined by lottery according to the value of the likability counter, and in the case of the story effect, the story to be executed is determined from the stories for which the bonus effect check flag is off.

  In this way, when the general gaming state (chance zone) where RT1 and RT2 are not operating (step S354), during RT2 (normal state) (step S355), during RT1 (step S356), or Since the effect data (character data) is determined during the bonus game (steps S357, S358), the effect data is set (step S359). Then, referring to the effect point granting table (FIG. 44), the value of the favorableness counter and the value of the cherry notification number counter are updated based on the set effect data (step S360), and the set effect data is set. Based on this, the value of the special effect management counter is updated (see FIG. 37) (step S361).

  Next, the general gaming state effect lottery process (step S354) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the general game state effect lottery process, the general game state mode transition process is first performed (step S381), and therefore the general game state mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not the chance zone is the internal state 7 (step S401). If it is not the chance zone, it is determined whether or not the current production mode is mode 0 which is a setting change time (step S402). If it is not mode 0, mode 7 is set which is “ceiling” in which RT2 has been continued for 1200 games (step S403). Next, it is determined whether or not BB1, BB2 or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination (step S403), and when included, when BB1, BB2 or BB3 is held as a carryover combination as a production mode. Mode 2 is set (step S404).

  Returning to FIGS. 57 and 58, with reference to the set effect mode and internal state, the effect large item is determined by the effect large item determination table (FIGS. 34 and 35) based on the internal winning combination (steps). S382). Then, with reference to the set production mode and the internal state, the production item is determined by the production item determination table (FIG. 36) based on the production large item determined in step S382 (step S383). Then, with reference to the value of the likability counter described later and the value of the above-mentioned effect date management counter, the effect small item determination table (FIG. 37, FIG. 37) is based on the effected item determined in step S383 and the current stage. 39, FIG. 40), the effect small item is determined (step S384).

  Next, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is any of yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry (step S385). When the internal winning combination is any of yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry, whether the internal state is the “chance zone” of the internal state 7 and the production major item is “winning combination announcement production” Is determined (step S386). When the internal state is the “chance zone” of the internal state 7 and the effect large item is “winning combination notification effect”, the cherry notification frequency counter is decremented by 1 (step S387). As described above, the fact that the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry is a trigger for RT2 operation, RT2 is relatively disadvantageous for the player, and 1200 games continue. The Cherry Notification Counter will notify you that you are hitting the yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue cherry that triggers the RT2 operation so that you do not shift to RT2 which is disadvantageous to the player during the “Chance Zone”. It is a counter that manages the number of times, and is decremented by 1 every time such a winning combination notification effect is performed (step S387).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the in-production item is “long scenario shift” (step S388). If the in-progress item is “shift to long scenario”, next, “long scenario” in the internal state 6 is set in order to shift to the long scenario (step S389). Further, it is determined whether or not the internal state is any one of 1 to 5 (step S390). When the internal state is any one of 1 to 5, the internal state management counter is decremented by 1 (step S391). . The internal state management counter is a counter that manages the number of staying games in each of the internal states 1 to 5. As described above, the internal states 1 to 5 represent the transition of the day during the production from “morning” of the internal state 1 to “night” of the internal state 5 by the change of the background image. Is stored in the program ROM 213 (FIG. 29), and the value of the internal state management counter set in the work RAM 214 for the internal state is decremented by 1 for each game. . When the internal state management counter reaches 0 (Y in step S392), as long as the internal state is 1 to 4 (N in step S393), the internal state above the current is set (for example, the current state If the internal state is 1, the internal state 2) (step S394) If the internal state 5 is "night" at the end of the day (Y in step S393), the day has ended during production Therefore, 1 is added to the production date management counter that manages the passage of the month and day during the production (step S395). Since a new day starts during the production, the internal state 1 “morning” at the beginning of the day is set, and the internal state management counter value “2” is set as the internal state management counter. Set (step S396).

  Next, the RT2 operating effect lottery process (step S355) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the RT2 operating effect lottery process, the RT2 operating mode transition process is first performed (step S381), so the RT2 operating mode transition process will be described first with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination (step S441). When BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, mode 2 when any of BB1, BB2, or BB3 exists as a carryover combination is set as the effect mode (step S442).

  When BB1, BB2 or BB3 is not included in the internal winning combination, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is 11 or less (step S443). For example, the value of the RT game number counter is notified from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 together with the command. When the value of the RT game number counter is 11 or less, it means that the operation of RT2 that continues 1200 games is nearing the end, and in this case, the production mode is set so as not to generate a long scenario that continues to “ceiling”. Mode 6 “ceiling standby” is set (step S444).

  When the value of the RT game number counter is 12 or more (N in step S443), but the internal state is in the “ceiling standby” mode 6 (Y in step S445), the “normal” mode as the effect mode Set 1 When the value of the RT game number counter is 12 or more (N in step S443), but the internal state is not "stand on ceiling" in mode 6 (N in step S445), the internal winning combination and mode transition table (Fig. 32), a mode transition lottery process is performed (step S447). In this case, as described above, the mode transition based on the mode transition table may not be performed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the mode transition is performed (step S448), and when the mode transition is performed, the mode transition is performed. The effect mode determined by the transition is set (step S449).

  Returning to FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, next, referring to the effect mode and the internal state set as described above, the effect large item is determined by the effect large item determination table (FIGS. 34 and 35) based on the internal winning combination. Items are determined (step S412). Then, with reference to the set production mode and the internal state, the production item is determined by the production item determination table (FIG. 36) based on the production large item determined in step S412 (step S413). Then, referring to the value of the likability counter, which will be described later, and the value of the above-described effect date management counter, the effect small item determination table (FIG. 37, FIG. 37) based on the effect-in-progress item determined in step S413 and the current stage. 39, FIG. 40), the effect small item is determined (step S44).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the internal state is a “long scenario” of 6 (step S415). When the internal state is 6, it is determined whether or not the production large item is a conversation production (step S416). When the production large item is the conversation production, the special production management counter is decremented by 1 (step S417). The special effect management counter is a counter that manages execution of each effect constituting the single effect group of the above-described “long scenario”. That is, when one production group is executed, the number of productions in the production group is set as the value of the special production management counter prepared in the work RAM 214, and the value of the special production management counter is one production. Each time it is executed, 1 is subtracted. When the value of the special effect management counter becomes 0 (Y in step S418), since one long scenario (effect group) is completed, the internal state 1 which is the normal state is set as the internal state. (Step S419).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the in-production item is “long scenario shift” (step S420). When the in-progress item is “shift to long scenario”, the internal state 6 of “long scenario” is set as the internal state (step S421). Further, it is determined whether or not the internal state is any one of 1 to 5 (step S422). If the internal state is any one of 1 to 5, the internal state management counter is decremented by 1 (step S423). . As described above, since the internal state management counter is a counter that manages the number of staying games in each of the internal states 1 to 5, the internal state management counter value (see FIG. 29) is decremented by 1 for each game. When the internal state management counter reaches 0 (Y in step S424), as long as the internal state is 1 to 4 (N in step S425), the internal state above the current is set (for example, the current state Is internal state 2 if it is internal state 1) (step S426) If it is internal state 5 that is "night" at the end of the day (Y in step S425), it means that one day has ended during production. Therefore, 1 is added to the production date management counter that manages the passage of the month and day during the production (step S427). Since a new day starts during the production, the internal state 1 “morning” at the beginning of the day is set, and the internal state management counter value “2” is set as the internal state management counter. Set (step S428).

  Next, the effect lottery process for RT1 operation (step S355) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination (step S461). When BB1, BB2 or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, “between flags” of mode 2 which is a case where BB1, BB2 or BB3 is stored as a carryover combination as the production mode is set (step S462). When BB1, BB2 or BB3 is not included in the internal winning combination, “normal” mode 1 is set as the effect mode (step S463).

  With reference to the effect mode and the internal state set as described above, the effect large item is determined by the effect large item determination table (FIGS. 34 and 35) based on the internal winning combination (step S464). Then, with reference to the set production mode and the internal state, based on the production large item decided in step S464, the production item is decided by the production item determination table (FIG. 36) (step S465). Then, referring to the value of the likability counter and the value of the above-described effect date management counter, the effect small item determination table (FIG. 37, FIG. 39, FIG. 37) is based on the effected item determined in step S465 and the current stage. The effect small items are determined by FIG. 40) (step S466).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is 0 (step S467). When the value of the RT game number counter is 0, the operation of RT1 is finished, and the previous internal state and effect mode are set (step S468).

  Next, the reel stop command reception process (step S306) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether or not the effect small item determined as described above is a quiz effect (step S481). In the case of the quiz effect, it is determined whether the reel stop command received in step S305 is related to the first stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S482). Then, when it is the first stop, referring to the effect point assignment table (FIG. 44), the number of the effect data determined as described above and the type of the stop reel, that is, the first stop is the reel 3L. Based on which of 3C and 3R (that is, the player determines which option is selected as the correct answer in the quiz effect), the values of the favorableness counter and the cherry notification frequency counter are updated. (Step S483). In this way, the values of the likability counter and the cherry notification frequency counter are updated at the timing of the first reel stop. For example, if the character selected by the player is “Character A” and the production data number is “a501”, when the player answers the quiz correctly, “2” is added to the value of the favorableness counter, which is incorrect. And “2” are subtracted. In this case, the cherry notification number counter is also incremented by “2” when the player answers the quiz correctly, and is subtracted by “2” when the player answers the quiz. Note that the positive value counter and the cherry notification frequency counter do not become negative values of 0 or less even when subtracted, and the minimum value is 0.

  FIG. 68 shows an example of an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the main character quiz effect. In this example, the main character quiz effect in which the main character A (reference numeral 301) appears is developed on the display screen 5a, and the question of the quiz is given to the speech bubble 302 indicating the words spoken by the main character A. The question of this quiz is also guided by voice. Also, a plurality of choices (usually 3 choices) 303 to 305 for the answer to the quiz are presented. The options 303 to 305 correspond to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and one of the options 303 to 305 can be selected by pressing any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. .

  Next, the display command reception process (step S308) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 determines whether the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry that triggers the operation of RT2 (step S501). When the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry, it is determined whether the RT1 or RT2 operating flag is on, that is, whether RT1 or RT2 is operating (step S502). When the RT1 or RT2 operating flag is OFF (N in step S502), it is determined whether or not the production mode is mode 0 at the time of setting change (step S503). 1 is set (step S504).

  When the production mode is not mode 0 (N in step S503), it is determined whether or not the internal state is the internal state 7 of the “chance zone” (step S505). When the internal state is 7, the internal state is set to “morning” internal state 1 (step S506), and since the RT2 is activated, the chance zone flag indicating that it is in the chance zone is turned off, and the chance The zone is terminated (step S507). When the internal state is not the internal state 7 in the chance zone (N in step S505), it is a case where a yellow cherry, a heart cherry or a blue cherry that triggers the operation of RT2 when “ceiling” has been won. Then, the normal mode 1 is set as the production mode (step S508).

  When the display combination is not yellow cherry, heart cherry or blue cherry that triggers the activation of RT2 (N in step S501), it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bell that triggers the activation of RT1 (step S509). ). If the display combination is a bell, it is determined whether or not the RT1 or RT2 operating flag is on, that is, whether or not RT1 or RT2 is operating (step S510). When the RT1 or RT2 operating flag is OFF (N in step S510), the internal state 8 in which RT1 is operating is set (step S512). Here, in the mode 0 when the setting is changed, the normal mode 1 is set, and then the mode 0 is returned when the RT1 is finished.

  As described above, the effect mode and the internal state according to the display combination are changed, and the effect data (character data) is determined according to the type of the display combination indicated by the display command received in step S307 (step S513). ).

  Next, the bonus start command reception process (step S311) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the image control microcomputer 212 refers to the BB actuating effect content determination table (FIG. 45), and determines the effect content as a story effect or a normal effect according to the lottery probability corresponding to the favorability counter value (step S531). If the effect content is a story effect (Y in step S532), it is determined whether all bonus effect check flags are on (step S533). If there is a bonus effect check flag that is OFF (N in step S533), the story effect effect data determination table (FIG. 46) is referred to, and the value of the favorability counter and the value of the story effect pointer are determined. Based on this, the production data is determined (step S534). As described above, each time a story associated with each story effect pointer is executed, the bonus effect check flag corresponding to the story effect pointer is turned on. Choose the youngest story. As described above, either one of the stories 7 and 8 is selected according to the value of the good sensitivity counter. Then, the bonus effect check flag corresponding to the effect data determined in step S533 is turned on according to the type of character selected by the player (step S535). On the other hand, when all the bonus effect check flags are on (Y in Step S533), the effect data corresponding to the story 9 (FIG. 47) is determined (Step S536), and all the bonus effect check flags are turned off (Step S536). S537).

  Whether the bonus effect check flag is on or off is determined by the bonus effect check flags of all the stories 1 to 8 (story 7 and 8 are selected) for any character A, B or C selected by the player. It is judged whether or not it is on. As another example, for all characters A, B, and C, it may be determined whether or not all of the stories 1 to 8 (select stories 7 and 8) are on. In this case, a bonus effect check flag is prepared for each of the stories 1 to 8 for every character A to C. Alternatively, the bonus effect check flag of stories 1 to 8 is determined for any character A, B or C selected by the player, but stories 7 and 8 are not selected, and the characters including stories 7 and 8 are included. It may be requested that the bonus effect check flag is turned on for all of the stories 1 to 8 corresponding to the above. In this case, when the player changes the character selection, all the bonus effect check flags that are currently on may be turned off.

  When the effect at the time of the bonus game is determined as described above, “the effect date management counter value to be set” is acquired according to the determined effect data, and is set in the effect date management counter (step S538). As a result, background data corresponding to the selected story is set. When the content of the effect is a normal effect (N in Step S532), the effect data for the bonus game is determined according to the type of character selected by the player (Step S539).

  According to the gaming machine 1 described above, the presentation data (whole) is constituted by the character data for displaying the characters appearing in the presentation and the background data for displaying the background of the characters, etc., and the presentation is expressed. Yes. The internal state management counter counts the number of games. Then, the internal state management counter value (first value), which is a different value for each internal state, is updated when the value of the internal state management counter in which the value is set becomes 0 due to the digestion of the number of games (internal). In the case of states 1-5). As for internal states 1 to 5, the value of the production date management counter (second value) is updated at the end of internal state 5 where the number of updates is 5, and the date during production is 1 day. move on. As described above, the background data for providing the background image of the effect is selected as the internal state is changed and the date during the effect advances (FIGS. 31 and 33). That is, a scene change during the day during the production is reflected in the background image, and a seasonal change due to the progress of the date during the production or a date corresponding to a specific anniversary is also reflected in the background image.

  Therefore, the effect data (entire) is composed of a combination of character data and background data, and the background data is a change in the value of the internal state management counter (the internal state that changes when becomes 0) and the effect date management counter. Therefore, even if the game is continued for a certain long time, the player can maintain interest in the game.

  In this case, the character data may also have a concept corresponding to the first value and the second value described above, and may be changed by fluctuation of these values. Also, instead of combining single character data and background data to form a single presentation data (whole), at least one of character data and background data is combined (character data). Or a plurality of background data), a single effect data (whole) may be configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46, “the effect date management counter value to be set” registered in the effect data determination table for the story effect, when the bonus game is activated and the effect in the bonus game is the story effect. Since the value of the production date management counter is updated, background data suitable for each story production can be selected.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, in the “main character greeting” and “main character conversation”, the character selected by the player from the plurality of characters A to C is active. Then, “Main Character Greeting” or “Main Character Conversation” in which the main character is active or “Sub Character Conversation” in which the sub character is active is selected. The size is selected according to the size. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the interest in the game even if the player continues the game for a long time by performing various effects according to the results of the answer in the player's quiz production and the selection of the player's character. .

  Further, the player can select a favorite one from the characters A to C. In the story effect during the bonus game, a story is prepared for each character (FIG. 47). The stories 1 to 8 for each character are executed as an effect each time a bonus game is played. The order in which the stories 1 to 8 are executed in a plurality of bonus games is, for example, the order of story numbers (story 7 and 8 are selected).

  As described above, since the effect during the bonus game is selected according to the character selected by the player, the player's desire can be reflected in the effect during the bonus game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, each stage of the bonus game is performed sequentially according to the character selected by the player, so that the player will not get bored and will try to see the stage that has never been seen in the next bonus game. Can increase the motivation of the game, and can greatly enhance the interest of the game.

  In this case, each time one of the stories 1 to 8 is executed, one bonus effect check flag is turned on to clarify which of the stories 1 to 8 has been executed. Then, when all the stories 1 to 8 are executed (story 7 and 8 are selected), the story 9 serving as a premier effect is executed (FIG. 46). In this premier production, the character selected by the player appears in the optional costume selected by the player for each character, and the player performs the production, so that the player can quickly see the premier production that reflects his / her choice. Concentrating and trying to stack a lot of bonus games can greatly enhance the fun of the game.

  Of stories 1-8, stories 7 and 8 are selected according to the height of the value of the favorableness counter (FIG. 46), story 7 is “butt ending”, and story 8 is “happy ending”. Therefore, the player concentrates on the quiz production to see the “Happy Ending” of the story 8 and tries to increase the value of the favorableness counter, so that the interest of the game can be greatly enhanced.

  Further, as shown in the examples of the conversation effects in FIGS. 37 and 38, in the conversation effects, the character's conversation becomes poor or rich depending on the value of the preference counter. As described above, the conversation adjustment in this conversation effect is performed by combining a plurality of audio data. That is, in the effects a101, a201, and a301 shown in FIG. 38, the audio data a101v is used in the effect a101, the audio data a101v and a201v are used in combination in the effect a201, and the audio data a101v and a201v are used in the effect a301. a301v is used in combination.

  Therefore, various conversation effects combining a plurality of sound data are possible within the range of sound data stored in the sound source ROM 235, and various sound effects can be performed even with a small amount of sound data.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the game machine for general game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine for RT operation. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the game machine for RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the internal winning kill determination table of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state storage area. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action | operation monitoring process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery table change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of a 1.1173 msec period. It is a list explaining production modes. It is a list explaining an internal state. It is a list explaining the data of a character. It is explanatory drawing of a production date management counter value table. It is explanatory drawing of a mode transfer table. It is explanatory drawing of a stage transfer table. It is explanatory drawing of a production large item determination table. It is explanatory drawing of a production large item determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the item determination table during production. It is explanatory drawing of the production small item determination table for conversation production. It is explanatory drawing of the example of a conversation production. It is explanatory drawing of the effect small item determination table for a winning combination alert | report effect. It is explanatory drawing of the effect small item determination table for special effects. It is explanatory drawing of the example without long scenario transfer and long scenario transfer. It is explanatory drawing of a quiz production group. It is explanatory drawing of the example of a quiz production. It is explanatory drawing of a production | presentation point provision table. It is explanatory drawing of the production content determination table for BB action | operations. It is explanatory drawing of the effect data determination table for a story effect. It is explanatory drawing of the production data of a story production. It is explanatory drawing of the point provision table for BB action | operations. It is a flowchart of the main flow process which a sub-control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of a character setting process. It is a flowchart of an information input process. It is a flowchart of an information output process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of reception according to the type of command. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of reception according to the type of command. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of medal insertion command reception. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of start command reception. It is a flowchart of a general gaming state effect lottery process. It is a flowchart of a general gaming state effect lottery process. It is a flowchart of the mode transition process for general gaming states. It is a flowchart of RT2 operating effect lottery processing. It is a flowchart of RT2 operating effect lottery processing. It is a flowchart of the mode transition process for RT2 operation. It is a flowchart of RT1 operating effect lottery processing. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of bonus start command reception. It is explanatory drawing explaining a hero data input. It is explanatory drawing explaining a quiz production.

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Claims (5)

A symbol display means having a plurality of columns of display portions each displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detection of a starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means;
Symbol variation means for varying symbols displayed on the display units of the plurality of columns based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
A plurality of stop operation detecting means that are provided corresponding to the respective display units and detect a stop operation for each display unit,
Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
The bonus game is activated based on the fact that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a winning combination related to the operation of the bonus, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display section of the plurality of columns. A bonus game operating means for performing
Normal effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of first effect data for displaying the characters appearing in the effect and a plurality of types of second effect data for displaying the background of the character during the effect;
Normal effect data determining means for determining one or more of the plurality of types of first effect data and one or more of the plurality of types of second effect data stored in the normal effect data storage means. When,
Normal effect executing means for executing effects based on the first and second effect data determined by the normal effect data determining means;
Character selecting means for selecting one of the plurality of characters;
Bonus effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of third effect data to be executed when the bonus game actuating means is activated for each of the characters that can be selected by the character selecting means;
Execution order determining means for determining the execution order of the plurality of types of third effect data for each character;
Each time the bonus game is activated by the bonus game actuating means, one of a plurality of types of the third effect data determined by the selection of the character by the character selecting means is executed, and a plurality of the bonus games are executed. The execution order of the third presentation data over the bonus production execution means according to the execution order determined by the execution order determination means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The third effect data stored in the bonus effect data storage means for each character is executed by the bonus effect executing means in the order of execution determined by the execution order determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a series of stories is produced. A selection operation for detecting a selection operation for selecting one of the plurality of options when the normal performance executing means executes an effect that presents a question and presents the option based on the first effect data. Detection means;
Numerical value storage means for storing numerical values;
Numerical value updating means for updating the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means in response to the selection operation when the selection operation is performed by the selection operation detection means;
With
The bonus effect data storage means stores a plurality of types of third effect data stored for a plurality of types for each character and stored in the execution order storage means as the last execution order,
A final effect determining means for determining what is to be executed among the plurality of third effect data whose execution order is the last according to the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means;
The bonus effect executing means uses the plurality of types of third effect data determined by the character selection by the character selecting means determined by the final effect determining means as the last execution order. To
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state of operation relatively advantageous to the player as compared to when not activated;
An unfavorable state actuating means for performing an unfavorable advantageous state operation for the player as compared to when not activated;
With
In the advantageous state actuating means, a first internal symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display unit; and Activating the advantageous state on the condition that the disadvantageous state is not activated by the disadvantageous state operating means;
In the advantageous state actuating means, a second internal symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the second internal symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display unit; and Activating the disadvantageous condition on the condition that the advantageous condition is not activated by the advantageous condition actuating means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein Replay operation based on the fact that the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a winning combination related to the replay operation and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display section of the plurality of columns. Re-playing operation means for performing
The advantageous state actuating means performs the advantageous state operation by increasing the probability that the replay actuating means is actuated by the replay actuating means as compared with the case where it is not actuated,
The disadvantageous state operating means performs the disadvantageous state operation by lowering the probability that the regame is activated by the replaying operation means compared to when it is not activated.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:

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