JP2008154739A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of arousing a player's interest by diversifying a period for actuating an AT (Assist Time) operation state. <P>SOLUTION: When the number of times wherein a counting combination is determined as a winning combination reaches a prescribed number of times, this game machine actuates the AT operation state in a period from selecting prescribed performance information till selecting the prescribed performance information again. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. In addition, as a type of a combination, a small role that grants a game value to a player by being established, a re-playing role that allows re-playing without input of a gaming value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”), a player There is a BB role (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) that activates a BB operation state that continuously generates a gaming state advantageous to the user (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming state”) until a predetermined condition is satisfied. .

  In addition, in normal gaming machines, there are a plurality of small combinations, and even if these small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the symbols related to the internal winning combination are stopped. For example, there are a combination that is difficult to establish unless a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, and a combination that is not established unless a stop operation is performed on the reels in a predetermined order. In this manner, a period for notifying the player of the information for establishing the internal winning combination so as not to cause the so-called oversight that the determined internal winning combination cannot be established (hereinafter referred to as “assist time ( There is known a gaming machine that operates after the end of the BB operation state.

A gaming machine provided with an AT operating state includes a gaming machine that determines whether to operate the AT operating state by lottery (hereinafter referred to as AT lottery), and further, the BB determines the lottery probability as an internal winning combination. There is known a gaming machine in which the technical intervention of a player is improved by changing the number of games after being played until it is established (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-136658 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the AT operation state is only activated after the BB operation state when the AT lottery is won, and there is no change in the timing of operation of the AT operation state, and it is not interesting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player by changing the timing for operating the AT operation state. .

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface, and the plurality of reels. Symbol display means (a symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and start operation detection means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation And a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means (for example, a stepping motor described later) 49L, 49C, 49R), random number generation means (for example, a random number generator 36 described later) for generating random values in a predetermined range, and start operation detection means by the start operation detection means. And a plurality of random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 to be described later) for extracting a random number value generated by the random number generation means, and a plurality of random value ranges each corresponding to a plurality of roles are defined as winning ranges. A lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later), a random number extracted by the random number extraction means, and a lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means. The winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination (for example, a main CPU 31 described later), the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation (for example, the stop switch 7S described later), and the winning combination determining means. Based on the winning combination and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped, A stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the symbol display means is useful. Determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols is displayed, and a profit providing means for providing a profit according to the combination determined to be established by the determining means (For example, a main CPU 31 to be described later), effect information storage means (for example, a control ROM 72 to be described later) that stores a plurality of effect information that defines the contents of effects related to the game, and effect information stored in the effect information storage means. Based on the effect means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) that performs the effect based on the winning combination and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for selecting effect information from a plurality of effect information stored in the output information storage means, and causing the effect means to execute an effect based on the selected effect information; Between the time when the predetermined effect information (for example, “effect G” described later) is selected again after the predetermined effect information (for example, “effect G” described later) is selected by the effect control means. Counting means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) for counting the number of times a counting combination (for example, replay described later) determined as a winning combination is counted by the winning combination determining means and the winning combination determining means is determined. In addition, an auxiliary production period (for example, an AT operation state) for causing the production control means to select auxiliary production information corresponding to the production content for establishing the winning combination is determined by the counting unit a predetermined number of times. (E.g., 3 times) auxiliary presentation period actuating means for actuating when the counted (e.g., sub CPU71 described later), characterized in that it comprises a a.

  With this configuration, the effect information storage means stores a plurality of effect information that defines the contents of the effect related to the game, the effect means executes the effect based on the effect information stored in the effect information storage means, and effects control The means selects effect information from a plurality of effect information stored in the effect information storage means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and directs the effect means based on the selected effect information. Let it run. In addition, the counting means is configured such that the counting combination to be counted by the winning combination determining means is determined as the winning combination after the predetermined rendering information is selected by the rendering control unit and until the predetermined rendering information is selected again. The auxiliary production period actuating means counts the auxiliary production period for causing the production control means to select auxiliary production information corresponding to the production content for establishing the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. It is activated when a predetermined number of times is counted by the means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the number of times that the counting combination is determined as the winning combination after the predetermined presentation information is selected and before the predetermined presentation information is selected again reaches the predetermined number. Since the auxiliary production period is activated by this, it is possible to give a change in the operation period of the auxiliary production period, and to improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a second random number generation unit (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) that generates a random number value within a predetermined range in order to determine whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period. Second random number extraction means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) for extracting a random number value generated by the second random number generation means, and a range of random values corresponding to whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period are winning ranges. A predetermined number of times is counted by the auxiliary effect period lottery table storage means (for example, a control ROM 72 described later) for storing an auxiliary effect period lottery table (for example, an AT operation lottery table described later) defined as In this case, it is determined whether or not to activate the auxiliary effect period based on the random number value extracted by the second random number extraction means and the auxiliary effect period lottery table. Lottery means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later), and the auxiliary effect period actuating means activates the auxiliary effect period when it is determined that the auxiliary effect period is activated by the lottery means. And

  With this configuration, the second random number generating means generates a random value within a predetermined range in order to determine whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period, and the second random number extracting means is generated by the second random number generating means. The random effect value is extracted, and the auxiliary effect period lottery table storage means stores an auxiliary effect period lottery table in which the range of the random value corresponding to whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period is defined as the winning range. Further, the lottery means determines whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period based on the random value extracted by the second random number extraction means and the auxiliary effect period lottery table when the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means. The auxiliary effect period actuating means activates the auxiliary effect period when it is determined that the assist effect period is actuated by the lottery means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the number of times that the counting combination is determined as the winning combination after the predetermined presentation information is selected and before the predetermined presentation information is selected again reaches the predetermined number. In this case, since it is determined by lottery whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period, it is possible to change the timing of operation of the auxiliary effect period, and to improve the interest of the player.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the number of times that the counting combination is determined as the winning combination after the predetermined presentation information is selected and before the predetermined presentation information is selected again reaches the predetermined number. Since the auxiliary production period is activated by this, it is possible to give a change in the operation period of the auxiliary production period, and to improve the interest of the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the middle areas of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the upper regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the lower regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R. The cross down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R.

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

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

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of a red cherry symbol, a peach cherry symbol, a blue cherry symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol, a blank symbol, a BAR symbol, a red seven symbol, a blue seven symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn. .

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

  In each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the maximum interval between each replay symbol is 4 symbols. This corresponds to “4” frames which is the maximum number of sliding frames. Although the number of sliding symbols will be described in detail later, the gaming machine 1 stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by drawing a maximum number of symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination from the time when the stop operation is performed. . That is, when the replay is determined as an internal winning combination, the replay symbols for up to four frames are drawn regardless of the timing of the stop operation for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Always displays the replay symbol.

  Next, the left reel 3L will be described. The left reel 3L is provided with one red cherry symbol, one blue cherry symbol, and one peach cherry symbol, and the interval between these symbols is six symbols larger than the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

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

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

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the random value extracted in the unit game is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 for each unit game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 17) described later.

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 14 to 21 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 9 described later), a sub control circuit 70. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored. The ROM 32 of this embodiment constitutes a lottery table storage unit of the present invention.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information specifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 by the aforementioned command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect contents based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The sub control circuit 70 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101, and the effect sound and sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Control and output control.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the contents of effects based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effects processes. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a control ROM 72, an SDRAM 73, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp (see FIG. 1) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but also as a back lamp provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Based on the program stored in the control ROM 72, the sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives a gaming state and various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information in the SDRAM 73. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information and the like stored in the SDRAM 73, thereby causing the rendering device such as the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101 to perform. Select content. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the selected effect content, and controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the lighting of the LED 101.

  In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the control ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random number value used when selecting the contents of effects and the like. However, similarly to the main control circuit 60, a random number generator and a sampling circuit may be provided in the sub control circuit 70 to perform the processing.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 executes the program, and after selecting an effect content “effect G” to be described later, until the effect content “effect G” is selected again, the replay serves as an internal winning combination. The determined number of times is counted, and when it reaches three times, AT lottery is performed. Further, the sub CPU 71 operates the AT operation state when the result of the AT lottery is winning. The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment constitutes an effect control means, a counting means, an auxiliary effect period operating means, a second random number generating means, a second random number extracting means, and a lottery means of the present invention. Moreover, the liquid crystal display device 5 of this embodiment comprises the production | presentation means of this invention.

  The control ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. The voice control task for controlling the effect, the effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, the drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the data storage area stores a table selection area for storing an effect selection table, an AT operation lottery table, etc., a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and sound data such as BGM and sound effects. It has an audio control data storage area, an LED control data storage area for storing lighting patterns, and the like. The control ROM 72 of this embodiment constitutes the effect information storage means and the auxiliary effect period lottery table storage means of the present invention.

  The SDRAM 73 is used as work temporary storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the SDRAM 73 stores information such as commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, in-game information, production content information, gaming state information, internal winning combination information, carryover combination information, display combination information, various counters, various flags, and the like. To do.

  The rendering processor 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of activation. The rendering processor 74 generates image data by superimposing the image data developed on the drawing SDRAM 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76 of a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the rendering processor 74 and displays a display image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, the banks are switched).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the sound data in the digital format selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the contents of the effect into sound data in the analog format, and transmits it to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, a sound corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 71 is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table used in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 17) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process for each gaming state and set value, and the number of lotteries. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the set value is “1”, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1) is used. “9” is determined as the number of lotteries, and when the set value is “6”, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) is used and lottery is performed. “9” is determined as the number of times. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state and the set value is “1”, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1) is used and the number of lotteries is “5”. ”Is determined, and when the set value is“ 6 ”, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) is used, and“ 5 ”is determined as the number of lotteries. Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the RB gaming state internal lottery table is used and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries. However, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries is updated to “6” in the internal lottery process when a BB1 carryover state, a BB2 carryover state, or an MB carryover state described later. The set value will be described later.

  Next, an internal lottery table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 17) to be described later will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (3) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1) and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) may be collectively referred to as an internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  The internal lottery table of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1), the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6), and the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is in which gaming state or any set value. Depending on whether it is.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value are defined for each winning number. The winning number corresponds to each combination and is a number used when determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is a value within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value defined in the internal lottery table (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “winning range”). If it is, the combination related to the winning number corresponding to the winning range is determined as an internal winning combination. In the internal lottery process, if the random number is a value that is not included in any winning range, it means that the lottery is out of the internal lottery and “0” is determined as the winning number.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (1), in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1), the winning numbers “1” to “9” are Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Cherry 3, Bell, Watermelon, Replay, It corresponds to BB1, BB2, and MB. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (2), the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 6) has a winning number “7” (BB1) as compared to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (setting 1). The range of the winning range corresponding to the corresponding winning range and the winning number “8” (BB2) is widely defined. That is, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, which is more advantageous for the player. Here, the set value is a standard indicating the degree of advantage for the player. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table corresponding to the set value “1” and an internal lottery table corresponding to the set value “6” are exemplified. Yes, an internal lottery table corresponding to each value is provided in the ROM 32. The set value can be changed by a set value changing means (not shown) provided inside the cabinet 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (3), the winning range for replay and various bonuses (BB1, BB2, MB) is not defined in the internal lottery table for RB gaming state. In the example of FIG. 6 (3), the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is defined such that all the small combinations are always determined as internal winning combinations. Further, in the RB gaming state, the number of inserted medals is defined as one, and the payout number of all small roles when the number of inserted medals is one is defined as 15. Therefore, in comparison with the general gaming state in which the internal lottery table for general gaming state is used, in the RB gaming state in which the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is used, many medals are paid out with a small number of unit games. The game state is advantageous for the player.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 17) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  Specifically, as shown in the internal winning combination determination table, the winning numbers “0” to “9” are lost, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, BB2, and MB, respectively. Correspond.

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

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

  In the symbol combination table, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, BB2, and MB are set as display combinations.

  Cherry 1 is established by displaying “red cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” on the active line. Thereby, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 10 medals are paid out. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  Cherry 2 is established when “blue cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” is displayed on the active line. Thereby, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 10 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 3 is established by displaying “peach cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” on the active line. Thereby, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, and Cherry 3 (hereinafter, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, and Cherry 3 are collectively referred to as “cherry”) are displayed in the left symbol display area 4L, respectively, with a red cherry symbol, a blue cherry symbol, and a peach cherry symbol. Since the red cherry symbol, the blue cherry symbol, and the peach cherry symbol are arranged on the left reel 3L at intervals of six symbols as described above, the player can win the internal winning symbol. Even if any cherry is determined as a winning combination, it is not possible to establish a cherry determined as an internal winning combination unless it is possible to determine which cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, when a cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, information indicating which of the cherries 1, 2 and 3 is determined as an internal winning combination is meaningful information for the player.

  The bell is established when “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. As a result, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 1, and 8 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  The watermelon is established by displaying “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” on the active line. Thereby, when the inserted number is 1, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 3 medals are paid out.

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

  BB1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB1 operation state is established. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB1 operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the payout number of medals exceeds 345. Further, the RB gaming state is terminated when the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when the number of winnings reaches 8 times. However, even before the end condition is satisfied, when the BB1 operation state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB gaming state is ended accordingly.

  BB2 is established when “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB2 operation state is established. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB2 operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the payout number of medals exceeds 345. Similarly to the case of the BB1 operating state, when the BB2 operating state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB gaming state is ended accordingly. BB1 and BB2 may be collectively referred to as BB.

  The MB is established by displaying “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” on the active line, and thereafter, the MB gaming state is set. In the MB gaming state, all the small combinations are determined to be internal winning combinations, and the number of slips to be described later for the left reel 3L is determined to be within “1” frames. Can display a combination of symbols related to a small combination with a large number of payouts on the active line, and can advantageously advance the game.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Cherry 3, Bell, Watermelon, Replay, BB1, BB2, or MB is displayed on the effective line, a loss occurs.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a bonus operation time table used when setting conditions for ending the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, the RB game state, and the MB game state will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating state and the BB2 operating state may be collectively referred to as a BB operating state.

  In the bonus operation time table, end conditions relating to the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, the RB gaming state, and the MB gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “345” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB1 operation state and the BB2 operation state, and the possible number of games is set as the end condition of the RB game state. “12” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible winnings, respectively. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 operation state and the BB2 operation state are terminated when the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, and the RB game state is played 12 times or won 8 times. To finish. Also, the MB gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 150.

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

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, respectively. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “5”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “5” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area of FIG. 10A is stored with “1”, so that cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, Bell, watermelon and replay indicate internal winning combination. In addition, by storing “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area of FIG. 10 (2), BB 1, BB 2, and MB are internal winning combinations, respectively. Indicates that there is.

  In the present embodiment, bits “6” and “7” in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and bits “3” to “7” in the internal winning combination 2 storage area are not used, but when more combinations are set. Can be used. Further, if there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, the internal winning combination storing area 4 can be newly allocated on the RAM 33. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 33. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  Next, a carryover combination storage area for storing carryover combination information will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. In the carryover combination storage area, data “0” or “1” is stored in each of the bits “0” to “2”, thereby indicating whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the MB carryover state, respectively. Show.

  Here, the BB1 carryover state is a period until “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination. The BB2 carryover state means that when BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, BB2 is displayed until “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. A state that is carried over as an internal winning combination. In addition, the MB carryover state means that when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the MB is internally displayed until “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is displayed on the active line. A state that is carried over as a winning role.

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

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “3”, so that the RB operation, the BB1 operation, the BB2 operation, or the MB operation is performed, respectively. Indicates whether there is. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 (1) and (2), the general game state effect selection table and the AT operation state effect selection table will be described. In addition, FIG. 12 (1) is a figure which shows the example of the general game state production | presentation selection table of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. FIG. 12 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an AT operation state effect selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the general game state effect selection table, the AT operation state effect selection table, the BB operation state effect selection table (not shown), and the MB game state effect selection table (not shown) are collectively referred to as an effect selection table.

  In the effect selection table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. The effect selection table is a table used when determining the contents of the effect (effect number) in the effect lottery process (see FIG. 25) described later. The sub CPU 71 determines an effect number based on a random value acquired in advance and a lottery value defined in the effect selection table (hereinafter, the lottery is referred to as “effect content lottery”).

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the random value acquired in advance by the sub CPU 71 in the effect content lottery. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 subtracts the lottery value from the random number value, and when the subtraction result is negative, the sub CPU 71 selects the effect number corresponding to the lottery value, that is, the effect content. For example, in the general game state effect selection table of FIG. 12A, when the internal winning combination is watermelon and the acquired random number value is “61000”, first, the sub CPU 71 starts the effect number from “61000”. The lottery value “60672” corresponding to “0” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “61000-60672 = 328” and is positive (that is, not negative). Next, the sub CPU 71 subtracts the lottery value “512” corresponding to the effect number “1” from the value “328” after the subtraction. The subtraction result is “328−512 = −184”, which is negative. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 selects the production number “1”, that is, “production A” as the production content. Here, when subtracting the lottery value from the random number value, the sub CPU 71 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller production number.

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

  The general game state effect selection table shown in FIG. 12A is a table used in the general game state. In the general game state effect selection table, “normal effect”, “effect A”, “effect B”, “effect C”, and “effect D” are provided as effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers “0” to “7”, respectively. ", Production E", "production F", and "production G" are defined.

  Next, the case where the internal winning combination is any one of Cherry 1 to Cherry 3 in the general gaming state effect selection table will be described. In this case, the general gaming state effect selection table corresponds to any of the effect numbers “1” to “5” when the carry-over state is not the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, or the MB carry-over state. The lottery value is defined so that the production content is determined with a probability of “1024 × 5/65536 (about 7.8%)”, while the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, or MB as shown in * 1 In the case of any carryover state of the carryover state, the production content corresponding to any of the production numbers “1” to “5” is determined with a probability of “2048 × 5/65536 (about 15.6%)”. The lottery value is defined as follows. That is, when the internal winning combination is any one of Cherry 1 to Cherry 3, the player performs an effect corresponding to any of the effect numbers “1” to “5” by each effect device. At this time, it can be estimated that there is a high possibility that the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state is in the carryover state.

  Next, the case where the internal winning combination is a bell or a watermelon in the general gaming state effect selection table will be described. In this case, the lottery value is defined in the general gaming state effect selection table so that the effect content corresponding to the effect number “7” is determined with a probability of “256/65536 (about 0.4%)”. ing. In the present embodiment, every time an effect content corresponding to the effect number “7” is selected, a replay count flag, which will be described later, is switched on or off, and when the replay count flag is on, the replay is performed three times. When it is established, AT lottery is performed.

  The AT operation state effect selection table shown in FIG. 12 (2) is a table used in the AT operation state. In the AT operation state effect selection table, “normal effect”, “cherry 1 notification effect”, “cherry 2 notification effect”, “effect effect” corresponding to the effect numbers “0”, “11” to “16”, respectively, “Cherry 3 notification effect”, “Bell notification effect”, “Watermelon notification effect”, and “Replay notification effect” are defined.

  In the AT operation state effect selection table, when the internal winning combination is lost, the effect content “normal effect” corresponding to the effect number “0” is determined with a probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”. The lottery value is defined as follows. Similarly, when the internal winning combination is Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Cherry 3, Bell, Watermelon, or Replay, the AT operation state effect selection table shows effect number “11” (Cherry 1 notification effect), effect number. “12” (cherry 2 notification effect), effect number “13” (cherry 3 notification effect), effect number “14” (bell notification effect), effect number “15” (watermelon notification effect) or effect number “16” ( The lottery value is defined such that each of the replay notification effects is determined with a probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”.

  The effect content “Cherry 1 notification effect” is an effect content that causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an auxiliary image that suggests that the red cherry symbol should be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L. The effect content “Cherry 2 notification effect” is an effect content that causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an auxiliary image that suggests that the blue cherry symbol should be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L. The “effect” is the effect of causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an auxiliary image that suggests that the peach cherry symbol should be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L. The player can establish a cherry determined as an internal winning combination by performing a stop operation by pushing the left reel 3L with reference to these auxiliary images.

  In addition, the contents “Bell notification effect”, “Watermelon notification effect”, or “Replay notification effect” provide the liquid crystal display device 5 with an auxiliary image that suggests that the bell, watermelon, or replay is determined to be an internal winning combination, respectively. The contents of the effect to be displayed. As described above, when replay is determined as an internal winning combination, replay is always established regardless of the stop operation at any timing, but when a bell or watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination. The player can be established by performing a stop operation with reference to these auxiliary images.

  In the general game state effect selection table, the lottery value corresponding to the effect numbers “1” to “5” varies depending on whether the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state. Thus, the lottery value corresponding to the normal performance changes. In the example of FIG. 12 (1), the lottery value corresponding to the production number “0” (normal production) is described for a case where neither the BB carryover state nor the MB carryover state is in effect. The program ROM 73 stores a BB operation state effect selection table and an MB game state effect selection table, but the illustration of these effect selection tables is omitted.

  Next, the AT operation lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the AT operation lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the AT operation lottery table, lottery values respectively corresponding to winning and non-winning are defined. The AT operation lottery table is a table used when AT lottery is performed in a replay number counting process (see FIG. 27) described later. The sub CPU 71 determines whether the winning or non-winning is made based on the random value acquired in advance and the lottery value defined in the AT operation lottery table. Note that the method for determining the winning or non-winning based on the random number value and the lottery value defined in the AT operation lottery table is the same as the effect content lottery, and thus the description thereof is omitted. In addition, when performing an AT lottery, a random value in the range of “0 to 255” is acquired in advance, and the lottery value is set in the AT operation lottery table so that the total of lottery values is “256”. Is stipulated.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 14, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process for generating an RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 edits the gaming state information for identifying the gaming state in the current unit game based on the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB operating flag, and the MB operating flag. , Set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S7). In this internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), the internal lottery table (see FIG. 6), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) to play an internal symbol combination. decide.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S8). The start command includes, for example, information such as game state information and internal winning combination information.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). For example, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag set in the RAM 33. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S10). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the player's stop operation.

  Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the displayed symbol combination and determines the number of medals to be paid out (step S11). . In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the code number of the symbol displayed on the active line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8). Further, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area and updates the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S12). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S13). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit counter 19 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S13 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB operating flag, and the MB operating flag is on (step S15). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed. (Step S16), the process proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is not on, that is, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag. If it is determined that both the MB operating flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S17.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is not on in the process of step S15, or when the process of step S16 is completed. Then, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed (step S17). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S17 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S17 ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game. .

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32).

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

  That is, the main CPU 31 always activates the RB gaming state when the bonus operation monitoring process is in the BB1 operation state or the BB2 operation state. For example, in the previous unit game, when either the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter becomes “0” and the RB gaming state is ended, the main CPU 31 continues to be in the BB operating state. Then, the RB gaming state is activated again. When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S4 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S41 that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S43), and sub-controls the bet command. The data is transmitted to the circuit 70 (step S44). Here, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter when performing the process of step S43. The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number. Further, the bet command includes information such as information on the number of inserted coins.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S42, finishes the process of step S44, determines that the value of the input number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S55 described later, or If it is determined in step S56 described later that the start switch is not on, it is then determined whether or not a medal has passed (step S45). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter is the maximum value (step S46). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of inserted sheets is determined to be 3, the maximum value of the inserted sheet counter is “3”.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S46 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, it sets “1” as the value of the credit counter (step S50), and proceeds to the process of step S51. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, it then adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter (step S47). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” in the effective line counter (step S48) and transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S49), and proceeds to the processing of step S51. Here, the valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the counter.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S45, it determines whether or not the operation of the BET button is detected after performing the process of step S49 or the process of step S50. (Step S51). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation of the BET button has not been detected, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S55. On the other hand, when determining that the operation of the BET button has been detected, the main CPU 31 then adds a value corresponding to the detected BET button to the value of the insertion number counter (step S52). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” in the valid line counter (step S53) and transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S54), and proceeds to the processing of step S55.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more (step S55). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not “1” or more, it proceeds to the processing of step S45. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more, it next determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S56).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S56 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S45. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits the passage of medals (step S57) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S62). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the MB carryover state. When the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, that is, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover state is not the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the MB carryover state, the processing of step S64 is performed. Transition.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S62 that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, that is, any carryover state of BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, or MB carryover state. The number of lotteries is changed to “6” (step S63). By changing the number of lotteries to “6”, the main CPU 31 sets the bonus combination such as BB1, BB2, or MB again in the subsequent processing even though it is in the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, or MB carryover state. Avoid deciding to win.

  Next, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S62, the main CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “6” in the process of step S63, or step S69 described later. If it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0” in this process, then the same value as the number of lotteries is set in the winning number (step S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the determined internal lottery table (see FIG. 6), and the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value determined based on the winning number and the inserted number counter. And it is discriminate | determined whether it is below an upper limit (step S65). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is equal to or lower than the lower limit value or equal to or higher than the upper limit value (that is, out of the winning range), the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S68. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value (that is, within the winning range), the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) and based on the winning number The internal winning combination is determined (step S66).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores, in the internal winning combination storage area, the logical sum of the data indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S66 and the internal winning combination storing area (step S67). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the data of the internal symbol combination 1 in the internal symbol combination determination table and the internal symbol combination 1 storage area in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, The logical sum of the data of the internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S65 that the random number value is less than or equal to the lower limit value or greater than or equal to the upper limit value (that is, outside the winning range), or when the process of step S67 is finished. “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S69). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S70. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S64. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S64 to step S68 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S69, the main CPU 31 then stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area ( Step S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S71), and then determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state. A determination is made (step S72). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 sets “1” to the bits “0” to “4” of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S73), and the internal lottery process End.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 is not included in any winning range of the internal lottery table, the main CPU 31 executes the processes of steps S66 and S67. The process will be repeated without doing so. In this case, since the internal winning combination is not determined in the repetitive processing, and the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover winning combination storing area are not edited, the internal winning combination 1 storing area and the internal winning combination 2 storing area are It is “00000000”. However, in the carryover combination storage area, if the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the MB carryover state, “1” is set in the corresponding bits of the bits “0” to “2”. As described above, when the process is repeated without executing the processes of step S66 and step S67, that is, even when the process is out of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination In order to make the bit pattern of the storage area the same bit pattern, the process of step S71 is performed.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S89). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs the reel control process (step S143) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 21) described later based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above. The reel stop control process is stopped. When the main CPU 31 stops the corresponding reel by the reel control process (step S143) of the interrupt process, the main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S90). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S81. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S81 to step S90 until it is determined that all reels have stopped. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S11 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

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

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S101 that the RB operating flag is on, it then determines whether or not a winning has been established (step S103). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S109. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning has been established, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S104).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S104 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S107. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S105.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S102, or the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S104. In some cases, next, processing at the end of BB and MB is performed (step S105). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the MB operating flag that are on, and when the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 is operating. Turn off the flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S106). When the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S104, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the possible winning number counter (step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter subtracted in the process of step S107 is “0” (step S108). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the number-of-winning counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S109.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning is not established in the process of step S103 or when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0” in the process of step S108, “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible number counter (step S109).

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S108, or determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S110. Then, the RB end process is performed (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S17 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S121). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1, the process shifts to step S123. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1, the main CPU 31 performs BB1 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the BB1 operating flag. When this process is finished, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S127.

  Next, when determining that the display combination is not BB1 in the process of step S121, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the display combination is BB2 (step S123). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB2, the process shifts to step S125. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB2, the main CPU 31 performs BB2 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S124). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the BB2 operating flag. When this process is finished, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S127.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB2 in the process of step S123, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S125). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S129. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is MB, it performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S126). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “150” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table and turns on the MB operating flag. When this process is finished, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S127.

  When the main CPU 31 performs the BB1 operation process in the process of step S122, the BB2 operation process in the process of step S124, or the MB operation process in the process of step S126, The storage area is cleared (step S127), and a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S128), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S125 that the display combination is not MB, it then determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S129). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S130) and ends the bonus operation check process.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S143). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 18), the main CPU 31 indicates the stop control position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (step S201).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts type information from the received command (step S202).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S203). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S201. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command. Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored in the message queue as a message by the process of step S204, and an effect registration described later is performed. The game information is transferred to the process (see FIG. 23).

  Next, the effect registration process performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the effect registration process performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S212). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215. On the other hand, when determining that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the SDRAM 73 (step S213), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S214). ).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data when it is determined in the process of step S212 that there is no message in the message queue, or after the effect content determination process of step S214 (step S215). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. The rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75 based on the received image display command, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the image data. Are stored in one frame buffer area provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area at predetermined intervals. In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the write image data area, and then displays the next image to be displayed. Write data.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers LED / sound data (step S216). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers LED / sound data on the basis of the effect data set in the effect content determination process, turns on the LED 101 via the sound / lamp control circuit 90, and the speaker 21L. , 21R is caused to output sound. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S211.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S222), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a start command has not been received in the process of step S221, it then determines whether a reel stop command has been received (step S223). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the reel type or the like (step S224), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S223, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S225). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the display combination or the like (step S226), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in step S225 that the display command has not been received, it then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S227). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data according to the type of bonus game (step S228), and a game held in the sub control circuit 70 according to the type of bonus game. The operating state information (sub) is changed to the BB operating state or the MB gaming state (step S229). The sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process when this process is finished.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S227, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S230). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S233. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for ending the bonus game (step S231) and also stores game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70. The game state is changed to the general game state (step S232). The sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process when this process is finished.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of step S230, the sub CPU 71 then sets effect data according to the received command (step S233). The sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process when this process is finished.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 23).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. In addition, FIG. 25 is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process by sub CPU71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the AT operation state (step S241). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game / operation state information (sub) indicates that it is in the AT operation state. At this time, when determining that the sub CPU 71 is in the AT operation state, the sub CPU 71 selects the AT operation state effect selection table (see FIG. 12B) (step S252), and proceeds to the processing of step S253. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 71 is not in the AT operating state, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (step S242). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game / operation state information (sub) indicates the BB operation state.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S242 that it is in the BB operating state, the sub CPU 71 selects an effect selection table for BB operating state (not shown) (step S251), and proceeds to the process of step S253. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state, it then determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S243). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game / operation state information (sub) indicates the MB operation state.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is the MB game state in the process of step S243, the sub CPU 71 selects an MB game state effect selection table (not shown) (step S250), and proceeds to the process of step S253. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the MB gaming state, it then determines whether or not it is in the internal winning state (step S244). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 indicates the internal winning state. Note that the internal winning state means a BB carryover state or an MB carryover state.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S244 that it is in the internal winning state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S247. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning state is not established, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether BB1, BB2 or MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S245).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, or MB in the process of step S245, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S249. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, or MB, the sub CPU 71 changes the internal winning state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the internal winning state (step S246). .

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the internal winning state in the process of step S244, or after performing the process of step S246, the internal winning combination includes a role other than BB1, BB2, or MB. It is discriminated whether or not (step S247). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the winning combination other than BB1, BB2, or MB is not included in the internal winning combination, the process proceeds to step S249. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination includes a combination other than BB1, BB2, or MB, the sub CPU 71 masks the bits corresponding to BB1, BB2, and MB (step S248). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 sets BB1, BB2, or MB in which “1” is set in an area (information similar to the internal winning combination storing area of the main control circuit 60) indicating information on the internal winning combination on the SDRAM 73. “0” is set to the bit corresponding to. When the sub CPU 71 completes the process of step S248, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S249.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S245 that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, or MB, the internal winning combination includes a role other than BB1, BB2, or MB in the process of step S247. When it is determined that it is not, or after performing the process of step S248, the general game state effect selection table is selected (step S249), and the process proceeds to step S253.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect contents based on the effect selection table selected in the process of step S249, step S250, step S251, or step S252 and the random value acquired in advance (step S253).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the effect content determined in the process of step S253 (step S254).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a replay count counting start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S255).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a replay number counting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S256).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs an AT game number counter update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S257), and ends the effect lottery process.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 23) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 24).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the replay count counting start process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the replay count counting start process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effect number selected in the process of step S253 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 25) is “7” (step S401). That is, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the selected effect content is “effect G”.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the selected effect number is not “7” in the process of step S <b> 401, the sub CPU 71 ends the replay count counting start process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the selected effect number is “7”, it then determines whether or not the replay count flag is ON (step S402). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the replay count flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 sets the replay count flag to OFF (step S403) and sets “0” to the replay count counter (step S405). The process at the start of counting is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the replay count flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 sets the replay count flag to on (step S404) and sets “0” to the replay count counter (step S405). End processing at start.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the replay count counting start process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S256 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 25).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the replay number counting process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the replay count processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the replay count flag is on (step S411). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the replay count flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the replay count process. On the other hand, when determining that the replay count flag is on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is replay (step S412).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not replay in the process of step S412, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S414. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is replay, the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the value of the replay count counter (step S413), and proceeds to the processing of step S414.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not replay in the process of step S412, or when the process of step S413 is completed, then, whether the value of the replay count counter is “3” or more? It is determined whether or not (step S414). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the replay count counter is not “3” or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the replay count process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the replay count counter is “3” or more, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the AT operation lottery table (see FIG. 13) (step S415). Note that the sub CPU 71 obtains a random value in advance when performing lottery in the process of step S415.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a lottery is won in the process of step S415 (step S416). At this time, when determining that the lottery is not won, the sub CPU 71 ends the replay number counting process. On the other hand, when determining that the lottery has been won, the sub CPU 71 then changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the AT operation state (step S417).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets “30” in the AT game number counter (step S418).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the replay count flag to OFF (step S419).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets “0” in the replay count counter (step S420). The sub CPU 71 ends the replay number counting process when the process is completed.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the replay number counting process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S257 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 25).

  Next, the AT game number counter update process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a flowchart of AT game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the AT operation state (step S431). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game / operation state information (sub) indicates that it is in the AT operation state. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the AT operating state, the AT game number counter updating process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the AT operating state, it next determines whether or not the value of the AT game number counter is “1” or more (step S432).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S432 that the value of the AT game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 71 ends the AT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the AT game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the selected effect number is any of “11” to “13” ( Step S433). That is, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the selected effect content is any one of “Cherry 1 notification effect”, “Cherry 2 notification effect”, or “Cherry 3 notification effect”. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the selected effect number is not any of “11” to “13”, the AT game number counter updating process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the selected production number is any one of “11” to “13”, it subtracts “1” from the value of the AT game number counter (step S434).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the AT game number counter is “0” (step S435). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the AT game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 ends the AT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the AT game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 71 then changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general game state (step). S436), the AT game number counter update process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the AT game number counter update process, the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 23) through the effect lottery process (see FIG. 25) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 24). Migrate to

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the control ROM 72 stores an effect selection table that defines a plurality of effect contents related to the game, and the liquid crystal display device 5 executes effects based on the effect contents specified in the effect selection table. Then, the sub CPU 71 selects one effect content from a plurality of effect contents defined in the effect selection table based on the internal winning combination determined by the main CPU 31, and displays the liquid crystal display based on the selected effect content. The device 5 is caused to execute the effect. In addition, the sub CPU 71 determines the replay to be counted as the internal winning combination by the main CPU 31 after selecting the effect content “effect G” until selecting the effect content “effect G” again. In addition to counting the number of times, when the number of times that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination reaches three times, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to activate the AT operation state based on the random number value and the AT operation lottery table. Activating the AT operating state.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the number of times that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination after the production content “production G” is selected until the production content “production G” is selected again is 3 Since it is determined by the AT lottery whether or not the AT operation state is activated when the number of times is reached, it is possible to change the timing at which the AT operation state operates, and to improve the interest of the player it can.

  In addition, when the number of times that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination after the production content “production G” is selected and before the production content “production G” is selected again, the AT is activated. The state may be activated. Specifically, when the sub CPU 31 determines that the value of the replay count counter is “3” in the process of step S414 of the replay count process (see FIG. 27), the process of steps S415 and S416. The processing of step S417 to step S420 is performed without performing the above. Thus, the AT is activated when the number of times that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination after the production content “production G” is selected and before the production content “production G” is selected again. Since the state is activated, it is possible to change the timing at which the AT operation state is activated, and to improve the interest of the player.

  In the AT operation lottery table (see FIG. 13) of the present embodiment, the lottery value is specified so that the winning probability is 50%, but the winning probability may be appropriately changed. Specifically, for example, the lottery value is defined so that the winning probability differs according to the set value. Thereby, a setting value can be reflected about the winning probability of AT lottery.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed when the value of the replay count counter is “3” or more, but the probability of winning the AT lottery may be varied depending on the value of the replay count counter. Specifically, for example, the lottery value of the AT operation lottery table is defined so that the winning probability increases as the value of the replay count counter increases.

  Furthermore, the number of games that can be played in the AT operating state may be determined by lottery. Specifically, for example, an AT game number lottery table is provided, and the sub CPU 71 determines the number of games that can be played in the AT operating state based on a random number value acquired in advance and the AT game number lottery table.

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

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

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement | positioning table of the symbol on the reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general gaming states (setting 1), the internal lottery table for general gaming states (setting 6), and the internal lottery table for RB gaming states in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage, and the area carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the general gaming state production | presentation selection table and AT operation state production | presentation selection table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the AT operation lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the replay frequency count start performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the replay frequency count process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the AT game number counter update process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2b ... Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
60 ... Main control circuit 70 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which ranges of random values corresponding to a plurality of roles are defined as winning ranges;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means and the lottery table stored by the lottery table storing means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to thereby change the symbol displayed on the symbol display means. Stop control means for stopping;
A determination unit that determines whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to a combination is displayed on the symbol display unit when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control unit;
Profit granting means for granting profit according to the combination determined to be established by the determination means;
Production information storage means for storing a plurality of production information defining production contents relating to the game;
Production means for performing production based on production information stored in the production information storage means;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the effect information is selected from a plurality of pieces of effect information stored in the effect information storage means, and the effect means is rendered based on the selected effect information. Production control means to be executed;
The number of times the winning combination to be counted by the winning combination determining unit is determined as the winning combination between the time when the predetermined effect information is selected by the effect control unit and the time when the predetermined effect information is selected again. Counting means for counting
When the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means for the auxiliary effect period in which the effect control means selects the auxiliary effect information corresponding to the effect content for establishing the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Auxiliary production period actuating means to be activated;
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Second random number generating means for generating a predetermined range of random values to determine whether to activate the auxiliary effect period;
Second random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the second random number generation means;
An auxiliary effect period lottery table storage means for storing an auxiliary effect period lottery table in which a range of random values corresponding to whether or not to operate the auxiliary effect period is defined as a winning range;
When the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means, it is determined whether to activate the auxiliary effect period based on the random value extracted by the second random number extraction means and the auxiliary effect period lottery table. Lottery means;
Further comprising
The auxiliary effect period actuating means activates the assist effect period when it is determined by the lottery means to activate the assist effect period.

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