JP2008183371A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To impartially determine the actuation of an advantageous state despite of the skill of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The reel type game machine displays a plurality of areas predetermined by a display means to a player, manages a type of an area corresponding to the determined internal winning combination as a dealt area in a line management storage area, and manages the type of the area corresponding to a symbol combination displayed by a symbol display means as a display change area in a line display storage area. The game machine changes the display of the corresponding area based on the display change area, while actuating an advantageous state for a player based on a combination of the dealt areas. When a symbol combination involved in the winning allowed by the determined internal lottery combination is not displayed by the symbol display means, the game machine stores it and manages the type of the area corresponding to any of the determined one out of the stored areas. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is provided on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. , "Start operation"), and an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start switch) that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop and a plurality of corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and each driving force is provided to each reel. Based on the stepping motor to be transmitted and the signals output by the start switch and stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and the rotation and rotation of each reel are controlled. The reel-type gaming machine having a control unit, the performing stop is known. Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out.

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. For example, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, the reel rotation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops.

Recently, in such a swivel type gaming machine, a combination of a plurality of predetermined types of winning symbols is set as a target role, and these target roles are displayed during a certain number of games to win a prize. Every time it is established, the winnings are accumulated, and at the same time, an action-triggered game is performed, such as turning on and blinking the lamp of the display unit corresponding to the winning target role. However, it has been proposed that a bonus game is released in subsequent games on the condition that all the lamps and the like are lit and blinked (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-147843 A

  However, in the above-described conventional spinning-type game machine, the release of the bonus game or the like is determined based only on the presence or absence of a predetermined target winning combination. In other words, even if an internal winning combination related to winning is determined, if the corresponding symbol combination is displayed and the winning is not established, it will not be accumulated. There is no lighting or flashing. Accordingly, the player is required to have a stop operation skill for displaying a combination of symbols related to winning in relation to the establishment of the conditions for releasing the bonus game, etc. There was a problem of lack of fairness because the decision reflected the skill gap between the players.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a swivel-type gaming machine that can determine the operation in an advantageous state fairly regardless of the skill of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a reel type gaming machine having a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a plurality of reels on the surface thereof. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a plurality of arranged symbols, and start operation detection means (for example, CPU 31 described later, start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation; , Internal winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, and each of the plurality of reels Reel rotating means for rotating (for example, CPU 31 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) and stop operation detection for detecting stop operation according to the types of the plurality of reels Corresponding based on the stage (for example, CPU 31 described later, stop switch 7S described later), detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the reels (for example, CPU 31 described later, reel stop control process described later) and advantageous state operating means for performing operations in a state advantageous to the player (for example, sub CPU 81 described later, described later) (State change check process), display means for displaying a plurality of predetermined areas (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later), and the internal winning combination determining means determine the internal winning combination. And the type of the area corresponding to the determined internal winning combination among the plurality of predetermined areas displayed by the display means Area internal management means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a storage area for line management described later, an internal winning management process described later), and a winning permitted by the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. If the symbol combination related to the symbol is not displayed by the symbol display means, the missing information storage means for storing the symbol combination related to the winning (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a missing player storage area described later, a game described later) A result presentation process), and a missing information determination means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a game result presentation process described later) for determining any one of the combinations of symbols related to winnings stored in the missing information storage means. The combination of symbols is displayed by the symbol display means or stored by the missing information storage means. The symbol displayed by the symbol display unit among a plurality of predetermined areas displayed by the display unit when any of the combinations of symbols related to the winning is determined by the missing information determination unit. Area display management means (for example, a sub-CPU 81 described later) that manages the type of area corresponding to the combination and the type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols related to winning determined by the missing information determining means as a display change area The display means changes the display of the corresponding area based on the display change area managed by the area display management means. The advantageous state operating means is advantageous for the player based on the combination of the corresponding areas managed by the area internal management means. It is characterized by performing the operation of the state.

  According to this spinning machine, a plurality of predetermined areas are displayed to the player by the display means, and when the internal winning combination is determined, among the plurality of areas, the determined internal While the type of the area corresponding to the winning combination is managed as the corresponding area, when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the region corresponding to the displayed symbol combination among the plurality of regions is displayed. The type is managed as a display change area. Then, the display of the corresponding area is changed based on the display change area managed by the area display management means, while the player is advantageous based on the combination of the corresponding areas managed by the area internal management means. Operation (hereinafter referred to as advantageous state) is performed. That is, since the area is managed based on the combination of the areas managed based on the determined internal winning combination, not the area managed based on the combination of symbols displayed to the player, Even if the combination of symbols related to the winnings allowed by the determined internal winning combination is not displayed, it is possible to prevent the determination of the operation in the advantageous state from affecting the determination of the operation in the advantageous state. It is possible to prevent the player's skill from being reflected. As a result, it becomes possible to make a determination of the operation in the advantageous state fairly regardless of the skill of the player, and the player can more enjoy the determination of the operation in the advantageous state.

  In addition, according to this spinning machine, when the symbol combination related to the winning that the determined internal winning combination allows is not displayed by the symbol display means, it is memorized and memorized by the information storage means. When any one of the symbol combinations related to the winning combination stored by the information storage means is determined, the type of the area corresponding to the determined symbol combination relating to the winning combination is managed as a display change area. . That is, when the symbol combination related to the winning that the determined internal winning combination allows is not displayed by the symbol display means (when there is a so-called missing), among the symbol combinations related to the winning that has been missed Is determined, and the display of the corresponding area is changed so that the area is managed as a corresponding area by the area internal management means and the display change area is managed by the area display management means. Aligned with the region. As a result, the determination of the operation in the advantageous state is actually made based on the combination of the corresponding areas, but the operation in the advantageous state is determined based on the combination of the display change areas. It can be shown to the player. For example, if the difference between the corresponding area and the display change area is significant, it is mysterious for the player that the operation in the advantageous state is determined even though there is no area where the display is changed. There is a possibility that a situation may occur, which causes confusion, but this can be avoided by adopting the above configuration. In addition, by changing the display of the area corresponding to the combination of symbols related to winning that has not been displayed yet, it is possible to notify the player that there has been a missed out, and to correct the timing of the stop operation, etc. In addition to being urged, it is possible to give the player the impression that relief measures have been taken, so that the interest can be improved.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the spinning-type gaming machine is in a state that is advantageous to the player from among predetermined numerical values based on the combination of the corresponding areas managed by the area internal management means. Numerical value storage means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, an AT game number counter described later, and a state change check process described later) stored as numerical values related to operation management is provided, and the advantageous state operating means is stored by the numerical value storage means. It is characterized in that an operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed on the basis of the numerical value.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, based on the combination of the corresponding areas managed by the area internal management means, any one of predetermined numerical values is stored by the numerical storage means, and this numerical storage means Based on the numerical value stored in (3), the operation in the advantageous state is performed. In other words, depending on the combination of the corresponding areas, the numerical value for managing the operation in the advantageous state can be made different, for example, the period during which the operation in the advantageous state is performed can be varied. It is possible to improve the interest.

  The spinning-reel type gaming machine according to claim 3 is a game medium giving means for giving a game medium (for example, a medal described later) to a player based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. (For example, a reset interrupt process performed by a CPU 31 described later and a main CPU described later) and a bonus game with a relatively high probability that an internal winning combination relating to the provision of a game medium is determined by the internal winning combination determining means ( For example, a bonus game operating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a bonus operation check process described later) for performing operations of BB1 to BB3 described later is provided, and the bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means. The display means displays a plurality of predetermined areas, and the area internal management means displays the internal winning combination determining means. When the internal winning combination is determined, the type of the area corresponding to the determined internal winning combination among a plurality of predetermined areas displayed by the display means is managed as the corresponding area, The display management means determines whether the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means or the symbol combination related to the winning stored in the missing information storage means is determined by the missing information determination means. Among the plurality of predetermined areas displayed by the display means, the type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and the missing information determination means The type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols related to winning is managed as a display change area.

  According to this spinning machine, during the bonus game operation, a plurality of predetermined areas are displayed to the player by the display means, and the types of areas corresponding to the determined internal winning combination are supported. On the other hand, the type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means and the type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols determined by the missing information determination means are managed as display change areas. I tried to do it. That is, in the bonus game in which the player's expectation is enhanced, the operation in the advantageous state is determined as described above, so that the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the revolving game machine has a re-game operation means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a bonus operation check described later) for performing a re-game operation based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. Processing) and replay time operating means (for example, RT1 and RT3 described later) having a relatively high probability that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay is determined by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, RT1, RT3 described later) For example, a specific symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to special replays 1 to 5 described later) is displayed by the CPU 31 described later, a bonus end check process described later, and an RT control process described later) and the symbol display means. Then, replay time ending means for ending the replay time operation performed by the replay time activating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, RT control processing), and when the replay time is operated by the replay time operating means, when the internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, Information providing means for providing information relating to avoidance of the end of the replay time operation to the player on condition that the advantageous state actuating means performs an operation in a state advantageous to the player. It is characterized by.

  According to this spinning machine, when the replay time is operated, if the internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination that triggers the end of the operation is determined, the operation in the advantageous state is performed. Information on avoiding the end of the replay time operation is provided to the player on the condition that it is being performed. As a result, the player can avoid the end of the replay time by, for example, performing a stop operation at a timing to avoid the display of a specific symbol combination, and prolong the operation of the replay time. Is possible.

  According to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, a plurality of predetermined areas are displayed to the player, and the display is changed based on a combination of symbols displayed to the player. Since the operation of the advantageous state is determined based on the combination of the areas managed based on the determined internal winning combination instead of the combination of the player, the player's skill is not reflected in the determination of the advantageous state operation. Thus, it becomes possible to make a determination of the operation in the advantageous state fairly regardless of the skill of the player. In addition, when the symbol combination related to the winning allowed by the determined internal winning combination is not displayed by the symbol display means, this is stored, and one of the stored symbol combinations relating to the winning is determined. Then, the area corresponding to this is managed as the display change area, and the area managed based on the internal winning combination is matched with the area where the display is changed for the player. Player confusion can be prevented.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “game machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided so as to be positioned in front of them. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are configured to be transmissive through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the reels 3L provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are transparent. , 3C, 3R can be visually recognized from the player side. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the effect display area 23, an image is displayed by a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the effect is executed.

  In addition, in each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R, one symbol is displayed on each of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the display region, so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel can be displayed. Of these, three symbols are displayed (that is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R respectively display some of the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is an example of a symbol display means, and is hereinafter referred to as “display window”). The display window is not necessarily configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. For example, the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by one display window. .

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages are formed. Specifically, a center line 8c that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a top line 8b that combines the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower display, the upper display of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, the cross display line 8e formed by combining the lower display of the right display window 4R, and the lower display window 4L. Five cross-up lines 8a formed by combining the middle stage of the display window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R are provided.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is lit in a lighting pattern according to the game situation. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, a medal is inserted based on the medal being thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 and a pressing operation on the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, and the winning lines 8a to 8e are activated (validated). The winning line that has been made is hereinafter referred to as the active line). The active line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the provision of profits described later is displayed (in other words, determining whether or not a so-called winning has been established). Further, in the center of the pedestal portion 10, which is composed of 7 segment LEDs, the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “ An information display unit 18 for displaying “the number of payouts”) is provided.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits or medal discharge is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In the following, when all the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, a stop operation that is first performed on any of them (that is, a player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) is performed. This is referred to as “first stop operation”, which is performed after the first stop operation, and performed when one of the two reels is rotating, is referred to as “second stop operation”. When the remaining reel is rotating after the second stop operation, the stop operation performed on the reel is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. More specifically, red 7 (design) is provided at each position in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, design positions “0” to “20”) that can be specified by a design counter provided in RAM 33 described later. 61), blue 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), watermelon (symbol 64), bell (symbol 65), replay (symbol 66), red cherry (symbol 67), peach cherry (symbol 68), condor ( Each symbol 69) or feather (symbol 70) is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled. A plurality of symbols arranged in the fluctuate with the rotation of the reel.

  In the present embodiment, among the symbol positions “0” to “20”, the symbol positions “6” to “16” are defined as the first range, and the symbol positions “0” to “5” and The symbol position “17” to the symbol position “20” are defined as the second range. The first range occupies almost half of the surface of the left reel 3L, and the second range occupies the other half of the surface of the left reel 3L. As is clear from FIG. 2, the area of the first range is substantially the same as that of the second range, and the number of symbols arranged at each symbol position constituting each range is approximately the same. It has become. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” corresponding to the first symbol is included in the first range, but not included in the second range. . Hereinafter, the first range is referred to as “red 7 range”. Further, the symbol “blue 7” corresponding to the second symbol is included in the second range, but is not included in the first range. Hereinafter, the second range is referred to as “blue 7 range”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 47 to 64 described later) executed by the CPU 31 and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 27 described later) such as an internal lottery table described later. . The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 28 to 33 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit driving circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the position in the rotation direction of the reel (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel based on the position where the reel index is detected) is detected. Specifically, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R Thus, by outputting 16 pulses, the reel for one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is rotated.

  The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the number of pulses is stored in the RAM 33. The provided symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  Here, the detection of the reel index is performed when the corresponding symbol is located at the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). It has become. Therefore, by providing the symbol counter for each reel type, the symbol type or the like located on the center line 8c can be specified according to the reel type.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects a player's operation (start operation) on the start lever 6. The stop switch 7S detects the player's operation (stop operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect a player's operation on each of the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13. The medal sensor 22S detects the passage of a medal selector (not shown) thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player. The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and a path for guiding an appropriate medal thrown from the medal slot 22 to the hopper 40 capable of storing a large amount of medals. Is forming. An operation for each bet button and an operation for throwing a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 are collectively referred to as an insertion operation. The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's operation on the C / P button 14. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (for example, see FIGS. 66 to 76 described later). Specifically, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R A voice control task for controlling the effect, an effect registration task for determining the contents of the effects (described later, such as effect data), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the effects Drawing control tasks and the like.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect selection table (for example, see FIGS. 34 to 45 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, BGM, and effects. An audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as sound, an LED control data storage area for storing a light lighting pattern, and the like. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 includes a line display storage area as an area display management means described later, a line management storage area as an area internal management means (see FIG. 46 described later), a sub CPU gaming state storage area described later, and a numerical value described later. A storage area for storing various information such as an AT game number counter as a storage means is provided.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The video created by rendering is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 87. The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89. Further, the LED 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and lighting and extinguishing are performed according to a signal output from the sub CPU 81.

  Hereinafter, various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The gaming state is data for identifying the type of the internal lottery table and the like, and is managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 according to the control program. In other words, by using an internal lottery table with different contents according to each gaming state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. It is intended to improve interests. Specifically, an internal lottery table corresponding to each of the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state is provided.

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

  The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used for determining the data pointer. In the present embodiment, a random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is assigned to each lottery number assigned to each winning number starting with the winning number 1 defined in the internal lottery table. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a digit has been made while sequentially subtracting values. Digits are performed when the result of subtraction is negative. It can be said that the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the easier it is to determine the data pointer of the corresponding winning number, and the winning probability is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / all possible extraction points”. The number of random values (that is, 65536) ”. The number of lotteries described above indicates the number of times that it is determined whether or not the above digit has been performed according to each winning number.

  The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and defines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Numeric values “0” to “15” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and numeric values “0” to “3” are defined as the bonus data pointer. That is, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are obtained.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The general gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 32. FIG. 7 shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. The RT lottery state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 32 according to the RT1 to RT4 gaming states. The internal lottery table for RT gaming state basically has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except for the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 17-20. As will be described later, the winning numbers 17 to 20 define a small role / replay data pointer for determining a hit request flag related to the re-game operation.

  Here, the degree of relative advantage between the general gaming state and the various RT gaming states can be measured by calculating the expected value of the internal lottery table corresponding to each and comparing them. The expected value of each internal lottery table is calculated according to each winning number specified here, and the calculation formula “(number of payout / inserted number) × winning probability” is executed and the calculation result corresponding to each winning number is added. This can be calculated. Replays are handled by subtracting the lottery values of all winning numbers related to the replay operation from the denominator (65536) of the winning probability in the above formula. Based on the expected value calculated in this way, when the general gaming state is used as a reference, the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are advantageous for the player, the RT2 gaming state is somewhat disadvantageous for the player, and the RT4 gaming state is the player. It can be positioned as a disadvantage to the company.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1-11. The lottery value corresponding to the winning number 5 (special bell + bell described later) is extremely large as compared with the general gaming state or the like.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to each data pointer. The winning request flag is data stored in any one of an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and an internal winning combination 3 storage area, each of which is described later. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In the present embodiment, data stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. Called. The determination of the data pointer and the determination of the hit request flag described above can be said to be equivalent to the determination of the internal winning combination.

  Further, the winning request flag can be said to be data that specifies the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the active lines 8a to 8e among the symbol combinations related to winnings described later. In the case of “BB3”, display of a combination of symbols related to BB3 is allowed. For example, when the content is “normal replay + special replay 1 to 5 + red replay”, normal replay, special replay 1, special replay 2, special replay 3, special replay 4, special replay 5, and red replay The display of the combination of the symbol which concerns on each will be permitted. Permissible means that the position at which the rotation of the reel stops is determined so that the display is performed on the active line based on the detection of the stop operation by the player. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “losing”, which indicates that any combination of symbols related to winning is not allowed to be displayed.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag with the contents shown in the figure in accordance with each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “15”. FIG. 11 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag with the contents shown in the figure in accordance with each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “3”.

  Here, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state described above are “0” for both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer for the winning numbers 1 to 16. ”Is specified. Therefore, when the data pointers corresponding to these winning numbers are acquired, the hit request flag is other than lost in any case. Specifically, a winning request flag relating to the payout of medals and a winning request flag relating to the operation of the bonus game are both determined. FIG. 12 is an image of the configuration of the above-described internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As shown in the figure, it can be seen that the display of a combination of a plurality of symbols related to winning is permitted based on the result of lottery by extracting one random number value.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, etc. A predetermined profit is given to the player (including a prize). The symbol combination table defines a plurality of predetermined combinations of symbols related to winning, and a winning operation flag, storage area addition data, and a payout number corresponding to the type of symbol combination. The winning action flag is data stored in any one of a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, and a display combination 3 storage area, each of which is described later. The storage area addition data defines the type of display combination storage area in which the winning action flag is stored. In this embodiment, data stored in a display combination storage area described later is referred to as a “display combination” for convenience of explanation. The data structure of the winning action flag corresponds to the data structure of the hit request flag described above. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “peach cherry” of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, “Red replay” is determined as the winning action flag. Also, the symbol “watermelon”, symbol “wings”, symbol “condor”, symbol “blue 7”, symbol “BAR” on the left reel 3L, symbol “replay” on the middle reel 3C, and symbol on the right reel 3R. When “replay” is displayed along one active line, “special replays 1 to 5” are determined as winning operation flags. Further, when the symbol “replay” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, “normal replay” is determined as the winning action flag. When the red replay, blue replay, special replays 1 to 5 and normal replay are determined as the winning operation flag, the replay operation is performed. As a result, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when these are determined are automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation, so that the player does not consume the medals he owns the next time. That's it. In the present embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state that are relatively advantageous to the player, when the symbol combination relating to the special replays 1 to 5 is displayed, the RT4 that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. The game state is changed. The symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5 correspond to specific symbol combinations related to the end of the replay time operation that is advantageous to the player.

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

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a storage area such as an operating flag of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game is determined. The in-operation flag is data for specifying the type of the bonus game (BB1 to BB3, RB1, RB2) that is being operated. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the total number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of the BB. The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of times that the start operation is detected during the operation of the RB (that is, the number of games). The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of times the display combination related to winning is determined during the operation of the RB.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines a special stop table, a normal stop table, a control change table, and a line change request check table (hereinafter referred to as a special stop table or the like) according to the internal winning combination. Although a specific configuration will be described later, a special stop table or the like is used for determining the number of sliding pieces, that is, determining the position where the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  Here, the number of sliding pieces will be described. In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec. It has become. Specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. ”) And a symbol position obtained by adding any one of a predetermined numerical range“ 0 ”to“ 4 ”called a so-called number of sliding pieces to a symbol position where this can stop the rotation of the reel (this) Can be determined as “scheduled stop position”). That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reel stops rotating. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period from when the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Hereinafter, the special stop table and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. The special stop table C-1 or the like described below is selected when the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay”, and the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range. When the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is displayed on a predetermined effective line, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is not within the red 7 range, the combination of symbols related to any of the special replays 1 to 5 is The scheduled stop position is determined so as to be displayed on the effective line. The special stop table D-1 or the like is selected when the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replay 1 to 5 + blue replay”, and the normal replay is performed when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the blue 7 range. The combination of symbols related to is displayed on a predetermined effective line, and when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is not within the range of blue 7, the combination of symbols related to any of special replays 1 to 5 is displayed on the predetermined effective line In this way, the planned stop position is determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the type of the stop button for which the first stop operation has been detected is the left stop button (this is referred to as forward pressing), the stop for which the first stop operation has been detected. Depending on when the button type is a middle stop button or a right stop button (this is called irregular pressing), the table to be referred to is selected from the selected special stop table. When forward pressing is performed, tables shown in FIGS. 16 to 22 described below are used, and when irregular pressing is performed, tables shown in FIGS. 23 to 25 described below are used.

  16 and 17 show the special stop table. The special stop table defines the number of stop data slide pieces and the table selection number according to the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L. The table selection number is data relating to the determination of the normal stop table to be referred to when the second stop operation is detected and the third stop operation is detected.

  The special stop table C-1 shown in FIG. 16 specifies “0” as the table selection number when the stop start position is within the red 7 range, and “1” when the stop start position is not within the red 7 range. . The special stop table D-1 shown in FIG. 17 specifies “0” as the table selection number when the stop start position is within the blue 7 range, and “1” when the stop start position is not within the blue 7 range. . Thus, it can be said that the table selection number is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range. Since it can be said that it is within the blue 7 range if it is not within the red 7 range, it can also be said to be data for identifying whether or not it is within the blue 7 range.

  The planned stop positions that may be determined based on the special stop table C-1 are any one of “4”, “9”, “13”, “15”, and “20”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “watermelon” constituting the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed on the left display window 4L. The symbol “Replay”, which is displayed in the upper row and forms a symbol combination related to normal replay, is displayed in the lower row of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” constituting the symbol combination related to the normal replay is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the special replay is performed. The symbol “watermelon”, the symbol “wings”, or the symbol “blue 7” constituting the combination of symbols 1, 2, and 5 is displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4 L. In addition, the planned stop position that may be determined based on the special stop table D-1 is the same as that of the specific stop table C-1.

  Next, the control change table will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

  The control change table defines a normal stop table corresponding to the aforementioned planned stop position for each table selection number. That is, based on whether or not the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L using the control change table, the normal for second and third stop operations are performed. The type of stop table is determined.

  In the control change table C-1 shown in FIG. 18, when the table selection number is “0”, the normal stop table C-3 is defined for the planned stop position “13”, and for the other planned stop positions. A normal stop table C-2 is defined. On the other hand, when the table selection number is “1”, the normal stop table C-2 is defined for the planned stop position “13”, and the normal stop table C-3 is set for the other planned stop positions. Stipulate. The configuration of the control change table D-1 shown in FIG. 19 is the same as the configuration of the control change table C-1.

  Although the configuration of the normal stop table will be described later, the control change table is arranged such that when the table selection number is “0”, a combination of symbols related to normal replay can be displayed and the right reel 3C and the right reel While specifying the type of the normal stop table in which the expected stop position of the reel 3R is specified, when the table selection number is “1”, the middle reel 3C is displayed so that the symbol combination related to the special replay can be displayed. And the type of the normal stop table in which the expected stop position of the right reel 3R is specified.

  Next, the line mask data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The line mask data table defines line mask data according to the type of the stop button (this is called the operation stop button) where the stop operation has been detected. The line mask data consists of 1 byte and is defined as “10000000” for the left stop button 7L, “00010000” for the middle stop button 7C, and “00000010” for the right stop button 7R. Yes. The line mask data is used when a scheduled stop position is determined using a normal stop table described later.

  Next, the normal stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The normal stop table defines stop data consisting of 1 byte according to the stop start positions “0” to “20”. The contents of the stop data will be specifically described. Bit 7 corresponds to “left reel A line”, and bit 6 corresponds to “left reel B line”. Bit 5 corresponds to “middle reel line change”, bit 4 corresponds to “middle reel A line”, and bit 3 corresponds to “middle reel B line”. Bit 2 corresponds to “right reel line change”, bit 1 corresponds to “right reel A line”, and bit 0 corresponds to “right reel B line”.

  Although details will be described with reference to the flowchart described later, the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (or the result when the line mask data is processed) and the reel stop corresponding to the operation stop button are started. The logical product of the stop data corresponding to each symbol position from the position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols is taken, and the difference to the symbol position where the result is not 0 is determined as the number of sliding symbols for stop data. The line mask data defined in the above-described line mask data table is basically defined such that the bit corresponding to the A line of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is turned on.

  FIG. 21 shows a normal stop table C-2 and a normal stop table D-2, and FIG. 22 shows a normal stop table C-3 and a normal stop table D-3. In these normal stop tables, the planned stop position for the left reel 3L is not defined. Referring to the normal stop table C-2 and the normal stop table D-2 shown in FIG. 21, the planned stop positions determined based on the data corresponding to the “middle reel A line” are “2”, “5”, One of “10”, “14”, and “18”. Further, the planned stop position determined based on the data corresponding to the “right reel A line” is any one of “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “18”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on these “A lines”, the symbol “replay” may be displayed along the cross-down line 8e. . On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “B line”, the symbol “replay” can be displayed along the top line 8b. There is sex.

  Referring to the normal stop table C-3 and the normal stop table D-3 shown in FIG. 22, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “A line”. The symbol “replay” may be displayed along the cross-up line 8a. In contrast, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the data corresponding to the “B line”, the symbol “replay” is displayed along the bottom line 8d. May be displayed.

  Here, for example, when the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay” and the scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L is “20”, for example, the control change table C-1 Then, when the table selection number is “0”, that is, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range, the normal stop table C-2 is determined. At this time, since the symbol “replay” at symbol position “0” is displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L, a combination of symbols related to normal replay is displayed along the top line 8b or the cross-down line 8e. Become so. On the other hand, when the table selection number is “1”, that is, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is not within the red 7 range, the normal stop table C-3 is determined. At this time, since the symbol “wing” at symbol position “19” is displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, the symbol combination related to the special replay 2 is displayed along the cross-up line 8a or the bottom line 8d. Will come to be.

  FIG. 23 shows a normal stop table C-1 and a normal stop table D-1 that are used when an irregular push is performed. In this normal stop table, scheduled stop positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R including the left reel 3L are defined. Referring to FIG. 23, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on “A line”, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L is displayed on the left display window 4L. The symbol “Replay” of the middle reel 3C is displayed in the middle row of the middle display window 4C, and the symbol “Replay” of the right reel 3R is displayed in the lower row of the right display window 4R, and the cross down line 8e is displayed. There is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to the normal replay is displayed along the line. On the other hand, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “B line”, the symbol “bird”, symbol “watermelon”, symbol of the left reel 3L One of “BAR”, symbol “wing”, or symbol “blue 7” is displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C is displayed in the middle part of the middle display window 4C, and There is a possibility that the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R is displayed in the lower part of the right display window 4R, and the symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5 are displayed along the cross-down line 8e.

  Next, the line change request check table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The line change request check table is used when a stop operation is detected for the left stop button 7L when the normal stop table C-1 and the normal stop table D-1 are used. The line change request check table defines a line change request flag according to the stop start position of the left reel 3L. The line change request flag is data for determining an effective line type for displaying a combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination. More specifically, when the line change request flag is off, the planned stop position is determined based on the “A line” in the normal stop table shown in FIG. 23, while the line change request flag is on. At some point, the planned stop position is determined based on the “B line”.

  The line change request check table C-1 shown in FIG. 24 defines the line change request flag as OFF when the stop start position is within the red 7 range, and ON when it is not within the red 7 range. On the other hand, the line change request check table D-1 shown in FIG. 25 specifies the line change request flag to be off when the stop start position is within the blue 7 range, and to be on when the stop start position is not within the blue 7 range. To do. It can be said that the line change request flag is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range. Therefore, when the line change request flag is OFF, the “A line” in the normal stop table is referred to, and the symbol combination related to the normal replay is displayed along the cross-down line 8e. When the line change request flag is updated to ON, the “B line” in the normal stop table is referred to, so that the symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5 are displayed along the cross-down line 8e. .

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination including the special replays 1 to 5 is determined during the operation of RT1 and RT3, if the red replay is included together with this, the left reel 3L While the stop operation is performed so that the stop start position is included in the red 7 range, the stop operation is performed so that the stop start position is included in the blue 7 range of the left reel 3L in the case of blue replay. It is possible to avoid display of symbol combinations related to special replays 1 to 5. As a result, it is possible to avoid the operation of RT4 and prolong the operations of RT1 and RT3 that are advantageous to the player. Further, since the player only needs to perform the stop operation so that the stop start position is included in a range that occupies approximately half of the surface of the reel, the burden on the player of timing of the stop operation can be reduced. Thus, it is possible to easily avoid the end of the replay time operation.

  Next, the priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority order (that is, priority orders 1 to 3). The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations related to winning (also referred to as the internal winning combination types). The pull-in data corresponds to the internal winning combination and display combination described above and the configuration such as the bit pattern. The priority table is “pocket (related to medal payout)” for priority 3 and “bonus (bonus game bonus), which has a higher degree of advantage for the player than small roles for priority 2. For the priority 1, for each of “replay (related to the operation of the replay)”, the pull-in data corresponding to each of the “priority order 1” is defined.

  Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The search order table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as a search order) in which applicable numerical values are searched from a numerical value range (ie, 0 to 4) specified in advance as the number of sliding frames. Although details will be described later, in this search order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the search order “5” to “1”, and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the search order “1” is given priority. To be applied. In addition, the search order table defines the search order based on the number of sliding pieces (that is, the number of sliding pieces for stop data) obtained according to the special stop table described above. That is, the search order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the stop data slide piece is the highest, and as a result, the number of slide pieces acquired based on the special stop table etc. is more than the number of other slide pieces. Since it is also preferentially determined, it is possible to give priority to the display of the symbols intended during the development of the special stop table or the like.

  Hereinafter, various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area, which has the same contents as the internal winning combination storing area.

  (1) of FIG. 28 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area (display combination 1 storage area). Bits 0 to 7 of the storage area correspond to red cherry, peach cherry, condor, special condor, feather, watermelon, bell, and special bell, respectively. (2) of FIG. 28 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area (display combination 2 storage area). Bits 0 to 7 of the storage area correspond to blue replay, red replay, special replay 5, special replay 4, special replay 3, special replay 2, special replay 1, and normal replay, respectively. (3) of FIG. 28 shows an internal winning combination 3 storage area (display combination 3 storage area). Bit 0 of the storage area corresponds to special 7, and bits 5 to 7 correspond to BB3, BB2, and BB1, respectively. When the data stored in each of these storage areas is 0, the internal winning combination (or display combination) is lost.

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When BB1, BB2, or BB3 is acquired as a winning request flag, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area adopts the same configuration as the internal winning combination 3 storage area described above, and bits 5 to 7 correspond to BB3, BB2 and BB1, respectively. As will be described later, the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” stored in the carryover combination storage area are held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line. This is referred to as so-called “carry-over”, and in the present embodiment, the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” stored in the carry-over combination storage area as the holding means are referred to as “carry-over combination”. . While the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” are stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area and determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. It has become.

  Next, the configuration of the effective stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effective stop button storage area is composed of 1 byte, and stores data indicating the type of stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (that is, in a state where the detection of the pressing operation can be accepted). Each of bits 0 to 2 corresponds to a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button.

  Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operation stop button storage area consists of 1 byte and stores data indicating the type of the stop button for which the pressing operation has been detected. Each of bits 0 to 2 corresponds to a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, symbol codes relating to symbols of the reels located on the respective effective lines 8a to 8e are stored. For example, in the case of the center line 8c, a symbol code related to the symbol of the left reel 3L located in the middle of the left display window 4L, a symbol code related to the symbol of the middle reel 3C located in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the right The symbol code relating to the symbol of the right reel 3R located in the middle of the display window 4R is stored. The ROM 32 shows the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 2 as data, and a symbol arrangement table for defining symbol codes corresponding to each symbol position data. It is remembered. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “10 (00001010B)” is assigned according to the type of each of red 7 (symbol 61) to feather (symbol 70). ing. The storage example shown in FIG. 32 is for the case where the symbol position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “3”.

  Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The expected display combination storing area is composed of an expected display combination storage area for left reel, an expected display combination storage area for middle reel, and an expected display combination storage area for right reel each consisting of 1 byte, and each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The priority pull-in status determined according to the symbol positions “0” to “20” is stored. The priority pull-in status is “005H (00000101B)” “replay”, “003H” “bonus”, “002H” “small role”, “001H” “can stop”, and “000H” “stop prohibited” Is supported.

  The priority pull-in status has a higher priority as the value is larger. By referring to the priority pull-in status, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the reel rotation is stopped. Further, the symbol for which the highest value is determined as the priority pull-in status is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, the priority pull-in status can be said to indicate the order between the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel, and is determined under the influence of the internal winning combination as will be described later. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same priority pull-in status, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the search order table.

  Hereinafter, the various tables stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 45.

  Although detailed description will be given later, in the sub control circuit 72, when the operations of BB1 to BB3 are started, an image imitating a bingo card used in a so-called bingo game in the liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter referred to as a bingo card image). 80) is displayed to the player, and the bingo game that is in the specific effect state is executed, and based on the result, the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) corresponding to the advantageous state is activated. Whether to do it is decided. Further, in the sub control circuit 72, when the internal winning combination including the special replays 1 to 5 is determined during the operation of RT1 or RT2, the sub control circuit 72 is specified in the liquid crystal display device 5 on the condition that the operation of the AT is performed. The video is displayed, and the player is suggested to perform the stop operation at a timing that avoids the display of the symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5. The table described below is mainly used when executing the bingo game and determining the AT operation.

  First, an effect selection initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect selection initial setting table defines an effect selection table selection table according to the gaming state for the sub CPU. The sub CPU gaming state is data that is referred to in order to execute an effect such as video display or sound and light output according to the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71. Based on various commands transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 manages the update and the like. The gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71 is also displayed in the sub control circuit 72. It is possible to manage. Specifically, a general gaming state, four types of RT gaming states RT1 to RT4, and three types of BB gaming states BB1 to BB3 are provided.

  Next, the effect selection table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect selection table selection table defines the effect selection table according to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71. The effect selection table selection table A shown in FIG. 35 is selected when in the general gaming state or the RT4 gaming state. The effect selection table selection table E shown in FIG. 36 and the effect selection table selection table e shown in FIG. 37 are selected when in the RT2 gaming state. The effect selection table selection table I shown in FIG. 38 is selected when the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, and the BB3 gaming state (hereinafter referred to as BB1 to BB3 gaming state). In each effect selection table selection table, the type of effect selection table defined according to the internal winning combination is different.

  Here, in the RT2 gaming state, the effect selection table selection table E is basically determined, but when the later-described bingo card number is a specific numerical value “4”, the effect selection table selection table e is determined. The Therefore, even in the same RT2 gaming state, the type of the effect selection table to be determined differs depending on whether the later-described bingo card number is a specific numerical value “4” or another numerical value.

  Next, the effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect selection table defines an effect number and a lottery value corresponding to the effect number. Note that the effect selection table selected in the BB1 to BB3 game states defines an effect number and a lottery value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the management mismatch flag. The determination of the production number based on the initial selection table for production selection, the production selection table selection table, and the production selection table described above is triggered by the detection of the start operation.

  Here, as will be described in detail in the flowchart described later, in the present embodiment, RT2 is operated on condition that BB1 to BB3 are determined as hit request flags and stored in the carryover combination storage area, and RT2 The game state is changed. Since the effect selection table selection table E and the effect selection table selection table e are selected in the RT2 gaming state, the effect numbers to be executed when BB1 to BB3 are included in the carryover combination storage area described above are defined. It can be said that Here, comparing the effect selection table “38” selected in the aforementioned effect selection table selection table E and the effect selection table “54” selected in the aforementioned effect selection table selection table e, the latter is A specific production number “18” not defined by the former is defined. Further, when comparing the effect selection table “39” selected in the aforementioned effect selection table selection table E and the effect selection table “55” selected in the aforementioned effect selection table selection table e, the latter is A specific production number “18” that is not defined is defined.

  That is, the production number “18” is selected only when the bingo card number is “4”, and as shown in the drawing, it is selected in the production selection table selected in another game state or the like. There is no possibility. Therefore, by executing this effect number “18”, it is possible to notify the player that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has been determined, and the bingo card number is “4”. ”Can also be notified to the player. Even when the bingo card number is another numerical value different from the specific numerical value “4”, the production selection table selection table e with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability lower than the specific numerical value “4”). Thus, based on the fact that the effect corresponding to the effect number “18” has been executed, the player has determined the bingo card number “4” that is advantageous to him / her. Then you can expect it.

  Moreover, since the above-described effect selection table selection table I is selected in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it can be said that the effect number executed in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state is defined. Here, referring to the effect selection table “73” selected when the internal winning combination is “special bell + bell”, it is specified when the management mismatch flag is off and the management mismatch flag is off. A specific production number “25” is defined. Here, the management mismatch flag is data for identifying whether or not a later-described internal winning combination for bingo matches a display combination. Since the management mismatch flag is updated to ON when the two do not match, the specific effect number “25” may be selected only when the two do not match.

  Next, the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect configuration table defines effect data according to the effect number. The effect data is data that defines the mode of video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the mode of sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and the mode of light output from the LED 101. In FIG. 40, only the image mode is illustrated, but the same table is provided for the sound mode and the light mode. When the production number is determined, the production data associated with the production number is acquired. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the production number and the production data are equivalent.

  The production data includes detection of the start operation (start in the figure), detection of the first stop operation (first stop in the figure), detection of the second stop operation (second stop in the figure), and the third stop operation. Basically, a game such as detection (third stop in the figure), display of a combination of symbols by stopping rotation of all reels (indicator in the figure), and detection of insertion operation (injection of medals in the figure) It is defined according to the timing at which the operation of the person is detected, and is acquired according to each. As is clear from what is shown in the drawing, the liquid crystal display device 5 is selected at each timing by selecting and executing each effect data related to the display of the video in response to the detection of the operation by the player such as the start operation. In this case, the corresponding video is displayed, and a state in which a predetermined story is developed by displaying these series of videos is displayed to the player.

  Next, the bingo card number selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bingo card number selection table defines a bingo card number and a lottery value corresponding to the bingo card number. The bingo card number selection table is used when any winning request flag of BB1 to BB3 is acquired from the internal winning combination determination table. There are four types of bingo card numbers “1” to “4”, and a configuration is adopted in which the probability of being selected in the order of “1” to “4” is low. The bingo card number is data for identifying the type of bingo card video displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. This bingo card image is represented by a predetermined area with predetermined numbers, characters, symbols, colors, etc. arranged in a matrix of 5 rows and 5 columns. More specifically, each bingo card number is associated in advance with data defining the type of each area to be arranged in a matrix of 5 rows and 5 columns (hereinafter referred to as arrangement pattern data). The bingo card image is displayed based on the pattern data.

  Next, a pseudo internal winning combination lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pseudo internal winning combination lottery table defines an internal winning combination determined as a pseudo internal winning combination and a lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination. The pseudo internal symbol combination specified by the pseudo internal symbol combination lottery table corresponds to the internal symbol combination that may be determined during the operation of BB1 to BB3 in the main control circuit 71. The pseudo internal winning combination is an internal winning combination for performance used when a bingo game is executed. As will be described later, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined during operation of BB1 to BB3, the pseudo internal winning combination lottery table is referred to and it is determined whether or not other internal winning combinations are also determined. Is done.

  Next, the AT game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT game number lottery table defines the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter and the lottery value related to the determination according to the number of lines. The AT game number counter is data for managing the number of games in which the operation of the AT continues. In the present embodiment, basically, in the case where the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT3 are performed, the performance number "" is set on condition that the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter exceeds zero. By displaying an image based on “21” or “22” on the liquid crystal display device 5, it is suggested that a stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol combination according to the special replays 1 to 5 is not displayed, Information for avoiding the end of the operation of RT3 is provided to the player. The number of lines is a numerical value calculated based on data stored in a later-described line management storage area that is updated based on the internal winning combination and the pseudo internal winning combination as a result of the bingo game being executed. In the AT game number lottery table, the greater the number of lines, the higher the probability that a larger numerical value is determined.

  Next, the fake mode generation control table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The fake mode generation control table defines lottery values for determining whether or not to change the fake mode flag in accordance with the amount of the AT game number counter for each of the fake mode flag turned off or on. The fake mode flag is data related to determination as to whether or not to change the currently selected effect number to the effect number “21” or “22”. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 45, basically, when the fake mode flag is on, it is easier to change to the production number “21” or “22” than when the fake mode flag is off. It has become.

  In the fake mode generation control table, the AT game number counter is divided into three predetermined numerical ranges such as “0 or more and less than 50”, “50 or more and less than 150”, and “150 or more” and is currently managed. The corresponding lottery value is read out depending on which of these AT game number counters is included. As shown in the figure, when the fake mode flag is off, the probability that the fake mode flag is turned on increases as the AT game number counter increases in the above three ranges. On the other hand, when the fake mode flag is on, the probability that the fake mode flag is changed to off is lower as the AT game number counter is larger in the above three ranges. Therefore, as the number of AT game counters increases, the possibility that the fake mode flag is turned on increases.

  Next, the fake effect table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The fake effect table shows the lottery value related to the determination as to whether or not to change to the effect number “21” or “22” depending on the amount of the winning rate counter every time the fake mode flag is off or on. Stipulate. The winning rate counter is data updated based on whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed. As will be described later in detail, when the red cherry, peach cherry, or watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning rate counter is updated based on whether a combination of symbols related to these is displayed. In other words, since these are all combinations of symbols that may cause missing, the winning rate counter updated based on the display is data that serves as an index for measuring the skill of the player's stop operation. It can be said that there is.

  Here, in more detail, in the present embodiment, there are combinations of symbols that cause missing and combinations of symbols that do not cause occurrence depending on the positional relationship of symbols on the surface of each reel. More specifically, assuming that the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is X (X is a natural number, “4” in the present embodiment), for example, the symbol “replay” that constitutes a combination of symbols related to the above-described normal replay. As shown in FIG. 2, "X + 1" (that is, five) other symbols are arranged at intervals that are not consecutive on the surface of the corresponding reel. In other words, it can be said that the number of other symbols arranged between the symbols is 0 or more and X or less. The combination of symbols made up of such symbols is determined by the player regardless of the stop start position when a stop operation is detected by the player on the condition that the corresponding internal winning combination is determined. Will be displayed. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol “watermelon” constituting the combination of symbols relating to the above-mentioned watermelon has an interval of “X + 1” or more other symbols on the surface of the corresponding reel. Arranged. Basically, combinations of symbols made up of such symbols may not be displayed to the player depending on the stop start position, even if the corresponding internal winning combination is determined. . Therefore, in order for such a combination of symbols to be displayed to the player, the player is required to perform a stop operation at an appropriate timing (that is, a skill related to the stop operation referred to as a so-called pushing). Is done.

  In the fake performance table, the winning rate counter is divided into three ranges of “0 or more and less than 30”, “30 or more and less than 70”, and “70 or more”, and the currently managed winning rate counter is any of these. The corresponding lottery value is read out depending on whether it is included in the. As shown in the figure, the probability of changing to the production number “21” or “22” increases as the winning rate counter increases in the above three ranges. In particular, when the fake mode flag is on, the probability of changing to the production number “21” or “22” is higher than when the fake mode flag is off.

  Next, a line display storage area and a line management storage area provided in the SDRAM 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The line display storage area and the line management storage area have the same contents, but are provided separately in the SDRAM 83.

  When a bingo card number is selected based on the above-described bingo card number selection table, arrangement pattern data (not shown) associated with the bingo card number is acquired and stored in the line display storage area and the line management storage area. Stored. The line display storage area and the line management storage area store, for each line of the first to twelfth lines, data for identifying the types of the five areas constituting each line. The type of each area is the type of symbol combination (display combination) that may be displayed in the BB1 to BB3 gaming states, that is, red cherry, peach cherry, bell, special bell, watermelon, condor, special condor, feather , And special 7 are associated with each other in a one-to-one relationship, and are represented by 1-byte data of “1 (00000001B)” to “9 (00000101B)” assigned to each type. . In the matrix composed of 5 vertical columns and 5 horizontal rows, the first to fifth lines correspond in order from the left in the horizontal five columns, the sixth to tenth lines correspond in order from the top in the vertical five columns, and the eleventh line. The line corresponds to the diagonal line extending from the upper right to the lower left, and the twelfth line corresponds to the diagonal line extending from the upper left to the lower right.

  The sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the bingo card image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the data stored in the line display storage area. 46 (1) shows a storage example when the bingo card number “4” is determined, and based on this, a bingo card image shown in FIG. 80, which will be described later, is displayed. When an internal winning combination is determined, an area corresponding to the internal winning combination (that is, an area corresponding to the combination type of symbols permitted to be displayed by the determined internal winning combination) is set as a corresponding area in the storage area for line management. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols is displayed after rotation of all reels is stopped, the corresponding area is managed as a display change area in the line display storage area. Based on the display change area stored in the line display storage area, the corresponding area is changed in the liquid crystal display device 5 while the corresponding area is stored in the line management storage area. More specifically, the number of lines in which all five areas of the above 12 lines are managed as corresponding areas (referred to as internally formed lines) is calculated, and AT is calculated based on this number. A numerical value to be stored in the game number counter is determined.

  Hereinafter, the management of the line display storage area and the line management storage area will be described with specific examples. First, with reference to (2) of FIG. 46, a case where “bell” is determined as the internal winning combination and “bell” is determined as the display combination will be described. Since “Bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, an area indicating the data (00000011B) relating to the bell is searched according to each of the first to twelfth lines in the line management storage area, and the maximum of the corresponding data is searched. By updating the upper bit (ie, bit 7) to ON, the area is managed as a corresponding area. As described above, in the line management storage area, it is determined whether or not the area is a corresponding area based on ON and OFF of bit 7 of the data indicating the type of each area. In addition, since the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed, the area indicating the data (00000011B) related to the bell is searched according to each of the first to twelfth lines in the storage area for line display. By turning on bit 7, the area is managed as a display change area. In this manner, in the line display storage area, it is determined whether or not the area is a display change area based on ON and OFF of bit 7 of the data indicating the type of each area.

  Subsequently, referring to (3) of FIG. 46, “red cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, and the combination of symbols related to this is not displayed (that is, the missing combination occurs). A case where “losing” is determined will be described. Since “red cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, an area indicating the data (00000001B) related to red cherry is searched in the storage area for line management according to each of the first to twelfth lines. Turn on bit 7 of. In addition, since “losing” is determined as the display combination, the storage area for line display is not updated, and the previous data remains unchanged. As described above, when a failure occurs, there is a discrepancy between the data stored in the line management storage area and the data stored in the line display storage area. Thereafter, the same process is repeated until the predetermined number of games is consumed and the bingo game is over.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is executed based on the occurrence of a reset interrupt that is performed when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal. When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 specifies an address for initialization at the end of the game (step S1). Next, the CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address (step S2). As a result, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area or the like of the RAM 33 is initialized. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S3). This is a process for monitoring whether or not the operation of RB1 or RB2 is performed during the operation of BB1 to BB3.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S4). This process constitutes an insertion operation detection means and a start operation detection means for determining the number of medals to be inserted based on the detection of the insertion operation by the player. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). Next, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51 is performed (step S6). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S7). In this processing, processing such as determination of a special stop table based on the internal winning combination storing area, determination of priority pull-in status for each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes various data such as an internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area, “000H” is stored in the operation stop button storage area, and “35865” is stored in the automatic stop timer. When the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, a process for starting the rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process that is periodically generated every 1.1173 msec. This process constitutes a reel rotating means. In this interrupt process, a process of subtracting 1 from the automatic stop timer is also performed. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S10).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S11). This process constitutes a reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S12). This process constitutes a winning determination means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels. Next, the CPU 31 checks for illegal hits (step S13). That is, an erroneous winning check is performed when a display combination that does not match the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination is determined. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (step S15). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a game medium giving means.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S16). Specifically, the value determined as the payout number from the bonus end number counter is subtracted until the bonus end number counter reaches zero. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 to BB3 operating flags are on (step S17). When determining that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S18). This process constitutes bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game. When the CPU 31 determines in step S17 that the BB1-BB3 operating flag is not on, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S19). This process constitutes a replay time operating means for operating the replay time. The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 after step S18 or after step S19 (step S20). This process constitutes a bonus game operating means. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 to BB3 operating flags are on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 terminates the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, the RB1 to RB2 operating flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S32). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB1 to RB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RB1 to RB2 operating flag is not on, the BB1 to BB2 operating flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S33). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1-BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs the RB1 operating process based on the bonus operating table (step S34). When it is determined that the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs the RB2 operating process based on the bonus operating table (step S35). When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (step S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S54).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected after step S52 or after step S54 (step S55). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S56). When determining that the insertion number counter is not 3, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S57). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S58). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S59). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the inserted number counter is 3, the credit counter is incremented by 1 (step S60). When determining in step S55 that no medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is in the process of passing after step S59 or after step S60 (step S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S62). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 when it is determined in step S61 that the medal is being passed or after step S62 (step S63). If it is determined that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S55. When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S64). When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55, and when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (step S65). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table, and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S81). The gaming status is RB1 gaming status if the RB1 operating flag is on, RB2 gaming status if the RB2 operating flag is on, RT1 gaming status, RT2 gaming status flag if the RT1 gaming status flag is on. If the RT3 gaming state flag is on, the RT2 gaming state is turned on. If the RT4 gaming state flag is on, the RT4 gaming state is turned on.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S82). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is not 0, that is, the winning request flags “BB1” to “BB3” are stored, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 29 (step S83). This is to prevent the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” from being repeatedly determined. When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as the determination random number value (step S84). Hereinafter, the determination random number value is processed, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not processed.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S85). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S86). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S87). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has occurred (step S88). When the CPU 31 determines that no digit is generated, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S89). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S90). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S85. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer. Set (step S91). When it is determined in step S88 that a digit has occurred, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer (step S92).

  After step S91 or after step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is less than 5 (step S93). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than 5, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S94). When the CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than 5, the CPU 31 determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is 15 (step S95). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is not 15, it designates the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S96). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is 15, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S97). After step S94, after step S96, or after step S97, the CPU 31 refers to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small combination / replay data pointer. (Step S98). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area in which the address is set (step S99).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S100). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (step S101). When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, acquires a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (step S31). S102). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag and the RT gaming number counter, and stores the RT2 gaming state flag (step S103). The CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S100, determines that the bonus data pointer is 0 in step S101, or is stored in the carryover combination storage area after step S103. The logical sum of the stored data and the data stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S104). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination storing area, selects and stores a special stop table or the like based on the reel stop initial setting table (step S121). At this time, bits 5 to 7 corresponding to BB1 to BB3 in the internal winning combination 3 storage area are masked, and coincidence / mismatch with the rest is determined. In the present embodiment, the special winning table or the like is shared between the case where BB1 to BB3 are included in the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the case where it is not, but the internal winning combination 3 storage area Depending on whether or not BB1 to BB3 are included, or depending on the type, a different special stop table or the like may be provided.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that it is rotating in each symbol storage area (step S122). Next, the CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S123). The stop button non-operation counter is data for counting the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is not detected. Next, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S124). In this process, a priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets and stores a stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S141). Next, the CPU 31 sets “008H (00001000B)” as stop button check data (step S142). Next, the CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S143). For example, “008H (00001000B)” is “004H (00000100B)”. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the valid stop button storage area is 0 (step S144). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the process proceeds to step S143. When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed (step S145). In this process, the number of searches stored in the RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction is 0. That is, the subtraction of the number of searches stored in the RAM 33 is not performed here.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S145 that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S143. If the CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed, the CPU 31 removes the reel corresponding to the stop button check data. The reel is determined as the search target reel, and the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the search target reel is set (step S146). In this process, when the stop button check data is “001H”, “002H”, and “004H”, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are determined as the search target reels according to the stop button check data. The head address (that is, symbol position 0) of the expected display combination storing area to be set is set. Next, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S147).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S148). Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S149). In this process, a combination of symbols that can be displayed to the player along the active line is searched according to each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel. Next, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in status acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56 (step S150). In this process, the priority pull-in status is determined based on the combination of symbols specified by the display combination search process and the priority order table.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in status in the expected display combination storing area based on the symbol position data (step S151). Next, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (step S153). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0, the process proceeds to step S148. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of searches (step S154). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (step S155). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S155 that the number of searches is not 0, CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that the symbol is being rotated in all symbol storage areas (step S156). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (step S157). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 3, the process proceeds to step S142. When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3, the reel corresponding to the operating stop button is determined as a search target reel. (Step S158). Next, the CPU 31 sets a planned stop position as the symbol position data (step S159). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S160). When this process ends, the process moves to step S142.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the top address of the symbol storing area (step S181). Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S182). Next, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (step S183). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (step S184). When it is determined that they match, a winning operation flag and storage area addition data are acquired (step S185). Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination 1 storage area, and adds the address based on the storage area addition data (step S186). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (step S187). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (step S188). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the CPU 31 acquires the number of payouts and adds it to the payout number counter (step S189).

  The CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table when it is determined in step S184 that they do not match, when it is determined in step S188 that the number of searches is not 0, or after step S189 (step S190). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether it is an end code (step S191). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, does not search for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the process proceeds to step S183, and when it is determined that it is an end code, the effective line It is determined whether or not the number of times corresponding to the counter has been executed (step S192). In this process, the valid line counter stored in the RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction is 0. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the RAM 33 is not performed here. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has been executed, the CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has not been executed, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the priority pull-in status acquisition process will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel (step S211). When it is determined that the search target reel is not the left reel, bit 0 and bit 1 of the display combination 1 storage area are cleared (step S212). That is, bit 0 corresponding to red cherry and bit 1 corresponding to peach cherry are cleared so that they are not reflected in the determination of the priority pull-in status. When the CPU 31 determines that the search target reel is the left reel in step S211, or after step S212, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 1 and the display combination 1, and the result and the logic of the display combination 1 The product is taken (step S213). By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is: It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S214). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S215). When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, the CPU 31 determines whether bit 0 or bit 1 is on (step S216). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0 in step S214, or determines that bit 0 or bit 1 is not on in step S216, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 and the display combination 2. Then, the logical product of the result and the display combination 2 is obtained (step S217). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S218). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S219).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0 in step S218, or when it is determined in step S219 that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, the exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination 3 and the display combination 3 is calculated. Then, the logical product of the result and the display combination 3 is obtained (step S220). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S221). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S222). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1 in step S215, step S219, or step S222, or when it is determined that bit 0 or bit 1 is 1 in step S216, the priority pull-in status "000H" is set (step S223). When this process ends, the priority pull-in status acquisition process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S221 that the logical product is 0, or in step S222, the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, the head address of the priority table is set and the number of checks is “ 3 ”,“ 1 ”is set as the initial value of the priority order (step S224). Next, the CPU 31 sets “000H” as the initial value of the priority pull-in status (step S225). Next, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 1, the display combination 1, and the pull-in data 1 (step S226). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S227). When determining that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 2, the display combination 2, and the pull-in data 2 (step S228). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S229). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 3, the display combination 3, and the pull-in data 3 (step S230). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S231). When the CPU 31 determines in step S227, step S229, or step S231 that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (step S232).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S231 that the logical product is 0, or after step S232, the CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in status including the carry flag to the left (step S233). By this processing, the priority pull-in status increases as the priority order increases. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (step S234). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S235). When it is determined that the number of checks is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S226, and when it is determined that the number of checks is 0, 1 is added to the priority pull-in status (step S236). This is because “000H” is treated as “stop prohibition”. When this process ends, the priority pull-in status acquisition process ends.

  Note that the expected display combination storing process may be performed before the reel rotation is actually stopped, or after the stop button is pressed. In this case, only the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol within a predetermined range in the reel rotation direction may be determined from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position, and each may be stored. More specifically, in step S147 of the expected display combination storing process described above, the stop start position is set as the symbol position data, and “5” which is the maximum possible number of sliding symbols is applied as the symbol check count. good. In the present embodiment, the priority pull-in status is configured such that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the priority is higher as the value is smaller is also possible.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S251). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S252). When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic stop timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S251. When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic stop timer is 0, the CPU 31 selects the rightmost stop button that is an effective stop button (step S251). S253). Specifically, the most significant bit that is on is selected from bits 0 to 2 in the effective stop button storage area. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operating counter is 1 (step S254). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the CPU 31 turns on the automatic stop flag (step S255).

  When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed in step S251, determines that the stop button inactive counter is not 1 in step S254, or after step S255, the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area Is reset and the operation stop button is determined (step S256). At this time, the symbol counter when the pressing operation is detected is set. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (step S257). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop flag is on (step S258). When determining that the automatic stop flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S259). This process constitutes a sliding piece number determining means for determining a position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on a special stop table or the like.

  When determining that the automatic stop flag is on, the CPU 31 sets the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S260). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbol counter is “stoppable (001H)” (step S261). If the CPU 31 determines that it is not “stoppable”, it repeats step S261. That is, it waits for the symbol counter to be updated to coincide with the symbol position corresponding to “can be stopped”. When the CPU 31 determines that “stop is possible”, the CPU 31 determines 0 as the number of sliding frames (step S262). Thus, when the automatic stop flag is on, winning establishment is avoided.

  After step S259 or after step S262, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S263). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 stores the scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S264). When the planned stop position is stored, the process of stopping the rotation of the reel based on the planned stop position is performed by the above-described interrupt process that occurs periodically. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined. Next, the CPU 31 determines a reel corresponding to the operation stop button as a search target reel (step S265). Next, the CPU 31 sets a planned stop position as the symbol position data (step S266). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S267).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S268). In this process, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, a stop table to be used for the subsequent stop operation is determined based on the stop start position and the scheduled stop position. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S269). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, it ends the reel stop control process, and when it determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, it performs the above-described expected display combination storing process (step S1). S270). In this process, the priority pull-in status is determined for each symbol of the remaining spinning reel. When this process ends, the process moves to step S251.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the number of sliding symbols determination process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 stores line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (step S291). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (step S292). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S293). In this process, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operating stop button is a left stop button (step S294). When the CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 refers to the selected special stop table and acquires the number of stop data slide pieces and the table selection number according to the symbol counter (step S295). .

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S294 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the stop table and adds the address based on the stop start position (step S296). Next, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the initial value of the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S297). Next, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data (step S298). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (step S299). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag (step S300). When determining that the logical product is 0 in step S299 or after step S300, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (step S301). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the number of sliding pieces for stop data, adds 1 to the stop data address (step S302), and proceeds to step S301.

  After step S293, after step S295, or when it is determined in step S301 that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 performs a priority attraction control process described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S303). This processing is performed for each symbol from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit to a symbol within a predetermined range (for example, a range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4 frames”). Priority order comparison means for comparing the priority order according to the above is configured. When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (step S321). When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the line change request check table and adds the address according to the stop start position (step S322). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change request flag is on (step S323). When determining that the line change request flag is on, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag (step S324).

  When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in step S321, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S325). When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area is 0 (step S326). When determining that bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area is 0, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the stop table, and adds the address according to the stop start position (step S327). Next, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data (step S328). In this process, the line mask data stored in the RAM 33 is transferred in advance to a register and the register is processed, and the line mask data itself is not changed. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (step S329). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag (step S330).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S323 that the line change request flag is not ON, after step S324, when it is determined in step S325 that the stop button non-operation counter is not 1, the CPU 31 stores the effective stop button storage area in step S326. When it is determined that bit 0 is not 0, when it is determined in step S329 that the logical product is 0, or after step S330, it is determined whether or not the line change valid flag is on (step S331). . When determining that the line change valid flag is on, the CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S332).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S331 that the line change valid flag is not on, or after step S332, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the stop table, adds the address according to the stop start position, and stops the slip for stop data. 0 is set as the initial value of the number of frames (step S333). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (step S334). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, it ends the second and third stop processing. When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the number of stop pieces for stop data, adds 1 to the address of the stop table (step S335), and proceeds to step S334.

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 selects the leading address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button (step S351). Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S352). Next, the CPU 31 compares the priority pull-in status for the number of checks from the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter (step S353). Next, the CPU 31 determines the maximum priority pull-in status as display combination prediction data (step S354). Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the search order table and sets “5” as the initial value of the search order (step S355). Next, the CPU 31 adds the address of the search order table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S356).

  Next, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current search order (step S357). Next, the CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area, and acquires the priority pull-in status (step S358). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in status is the same as the expected display combination data (step S359). When the CPU 31 determines that it is the same as the expected display combination data, it retracts the number of sliding symbols (step S360).

  When it is determined in step S359 that it is not the same as the expected display combination data, or after step S360, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts 1 from the search order (step S361). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S362). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S357. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the CPU 31 returns the number of retracted sliding pieces (step S363). When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (step S381). When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the CPU 31 ends the control change process. When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 2 or not. Is discriminated (step S382). When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the CPU 31 ends the control change process, and when determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the CPU 31 sets the control change table (step S383). Next, the CPU 31 corrects the address of the control change table based on the table selection number (step S384). Next, the CPU 31 selects and stores a stop table according to the planned stop position (step S385). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S401). In this process, it is determined whether or not any one of bits 0 to 7 in the display combination 1 storage area and bit 0 in the display combination 3 storage area is ON. When determining that a winning has been established, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S402). When it is determined that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs BB end time processing, turns on the RT1 game state flag, and stores 3000 in the RT game number counter (step S403). Specifically, various data stored in the RAM 33 is cleared during operation. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S404). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S402 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (step S405). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S406). When it is determined in step S401 that no winning has been established, or when it is determined in step S406 that the possible winning number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming number counter by 1 (step S407). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter is 0 (step S408). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines in step S406 that the possible winning number counter is 0, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing (step S409). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 to BB3 (step S421). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 to BB3, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs BB operation processing based on the display combination (step S422). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, the RT game state flag, and the RT game number counter (step S423). Next, the CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S424). Specifically, “6000” is set in the wait timer during BB operation, and waits for the counter to be decremented to “0” by the above-described periodic interrupt processing. Next, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S425). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S421 that the display combination is not BB1 to BB3, it determines whether or not the display combination 2 storage area is 0 (step S426). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination 2 storage area is 0, that is, the winning operation flag relating to the re-game operation is not stored, the bonus operation check process ends. When determining that the display combination 2 storage area is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S427). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is on (step S441). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (step S442). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S443). When determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 clears the RT game state flag (step S444).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is not on in step S441, determines that the RT game number counter is not 0 in step S443, or after step S444, stores the carryover combination. It is determined whether or not the area is 0 (step S445). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT4 gaming state flag is on (step S446). When determining that the RT4 gaming state flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is special replays 1 to 5 or special 7 (step S447). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is special replays 1 to 5 or special 7, the RT game state flag is cleared (step S448). This process constitutes a replay time end means for ending the operation of the replay time. Next, the CPU 31 turns on the RT4 game state flag and stores “1200” in the RT game number counter (step S449).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S445, or determines that the RT4 gaming state flag is on in step S446, the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is special replays 1 to 5 or special 7 in step S447. If it is determined that there is not, and after step S449, it is determined whether the RT gaming state flag storage area is 0 or whether the RT1 gaming state flag is ON (step S450). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT gaming state flag storage area is neither 0 nor the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process. When it is determined that the RT gaming state flag storage area is 0 or the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a bell (step S451). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a bell, it ends the RT control process. When determining that the display combination is a bell, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag and turns on the RT3 gaming state flag (step S452). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, a description will be given of the relationship such as transition between game states managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in accordance with the control program described above.

  First, in the general gaming state, when any one of BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination, the operation of RT2 is started and the state transitions to the RT2 gaming state (circle 1 in the figure). When “BB1” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT2, the operation of RT2 is completed and the operation of BB1 is started, and the state shifts to the RB1 gaming state (circle 2 in the figure). During the operation of BB1, the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, and when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 455, the operation of BB1 is ended and the operation of RT1 is started. , Transition to the RT1 gaming state (circle 3 in the figure).

  When “BB2” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT2, the operation of RT2 is completed and the operation of BB2 is started, and the state shifts to the RB1 gaming state (circle 4 in the figure). When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 455 during the operation of BB2, the operation of BB2 is completed and the operation of RT1 is started, and the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state (in the figure). Circle 5). Further, when “BB3” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT2, the operation of RT2 is finished and the operation of BB3 is started, and a transition is made to the RB2 gaming state (circle 6 in the figure). When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 150 during the operation of BB3, the operation of BB3 is terminated and the operation of RT1 is started to shift to the RT1 gaming state (in the figure). Circle 7).

  When “BELL” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT1, the operation of RT1 is completed, the operation of RT3 is started, and the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state (circle 8 in the figure). Further, when “bell” is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the operation of RT3 is started, and the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state (circle 9 in the figure).

  If any of “special replays 1 to 5 and special 7” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT3, the operation of RT3 is terminated and the operation of RT4 is started, and the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state ( Circle 10 in the figure). In addition, when any of “Special Replays 1 to 5 and Special 7” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT1, the operation of RT1 is finished and the operation of RT4 is started, and the RT4 game state is entered. (Circle 11 in the figure). Although not shown in the figure, there is a case where the special 4 is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, so that the RT4 gaming state is entered.

  During the operation of RT4, when the RT game number counter is updated to 0 and the predetermined number of games “1200” is consumed, the operation of RT4 is terminated and the game state shifts to the general game state (circle 12 in the figure). . Further, when the predetermined number of games “3000” is consumed during the operation of RT1, the operation of RT1 is terminated and the game state is shifted to the general game state (circle 13 in the figure). When any of BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination during the operation of any of RT1, RT3, and RT4, the operation is terminated and the operation of RT2 is started to enter the RT2 gaming state. Transition (circle 14 in the figure).

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 receives a command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 (step S501). Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type (step S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S503). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command is not received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S501. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command is received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (step S504). The process moves to S501.

  Next, an effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S521). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S522). When determining that there is no message, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S521, and when determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message (step S523). That is, each data such as an internal winning combination included in each command is copied. Next, the sub CPU 81 updates various information (step S524). In this processing, for example, the sub CPU gaming state is updated, and the internal winning combination history is updated. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S525). In this process, according to the type of the received command, the effect number is determined, and the effect data is registered and executed based on the determined effect number. When this process ends, the process moves to step S521.

  Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 68 and 69.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S541). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S542). In this process, the production number is determined and registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S543). When the effect data is registered, the sub CPU 81 executes it, that is, displays a video corresponding to the effect data and outputs sound and light. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an internal winning management process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S544). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S541 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S545). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the registered effect number (step S546). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S545 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display combination command reception (step S547). When determining that the display combination command is being received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (step S548). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a game result effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S549). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a winning rate counter check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S550). In this process, predetermined numerical data serving as an indicator of the skill of the player is updated based on the determination as to whether or not the combination of symbols allowed by the internal winning combination relating to the determined winning is displayed by the symbol display means. The numerical data update means is configured. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S551). This process manages the number of times that the operation of the AT for which information advantageous to the player is provided is continued, the number of times that the operation of the bingo game as the area management game is continued, based on detection of the start operation or the like The number management means is configured. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S547 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (step S552). When determining that the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number (step S553). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S552 that the medal insertion command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S554). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start process (step S555). In this process, a process of storing 40 in the mini game management counter, a process of displaying a bingo card image (see FIG. 78 described later) based on the bingo card number, and the like are performed. The mini game management counter is data for managing the number of times that the operation of the bingo game continues. That is, the bingo game according to the present embodiment is executed until 40 games have been consumed after the operation of BB is started. Although the numerical value stored in the mini game management counter is fixed, a plurality of types may be provided, and different values may be provided depending on the type of BB to be operated. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S554 that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S556). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus end command reception, it performs a bonus end time process (step S557). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a state change check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S581). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the initial setting table for effect selection, and selects an effect selection table selection table based on the sub CPU gaming state (step S582). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table selection table and selects an effect selection table based on the internal winning combination (step S583). Next, an effect number is selected by lottery and registered (step S584). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect rewriting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S585). This process constitutes information providing means for providing information that is advantageous to the player, that is, information that prompts avoidance of the end of the replay time operation when the replay time operation is performed. When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  Next, the state change check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB1 to BB3 are included in the internal winning combination (step S601). When determining that the internal winning combination includes BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the previous internal winning combination includes BB1 to BB3 (step S602). Through these processes, it is determined whether or not the winning request flags relating to BB1 to BB3 are acquired from the internal winning combination determination table (that is, a game that triggers carry-over, so-called winning game). Is done. When the sub CPU 81 determines that BB1 to BB3 are not included in the previous internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 selects and stores a bingo card selection number based on the bingo card number selection table (step S603). This processing constitutes an arrangement pattern determining unit that determines any one of a plurality of types of arrangement pattern data that defines the arrangement of a plurality of areas displayed by the display unit.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S601 that the internal winning combination does not include BB1 to BB3, in step S602, the sub CPU 81 determines that BB1 to BB3 is included in the previous internal winning combination, or step S603. After that, it is determined whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S604). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it determines whether or not the winning rate check counter is 100 (step S605). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the winning rate check counter is not 100, the state change check process is terminated. When determining that the winning rate check counter is 100, the sub CPU 81 clears the winning rate check counter and halves the winning rate counter (step S606).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state (step S607). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, it ends the state change check process. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the game state is the RT1 game state or the RT3 game state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the fake mode generation control table and updates the fake mode flag based on the AT game number counter (step S608). When this process ends, the state change check process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S604 that the game state is BB1 to BB3, it determines whether or not the mini game management counter has become 0 (step S609). When determining that the mini game management counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the state change check process. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the mini game management counter has become 0, the sub CPU 81 determines and stores the AT game number based on the AT game number lottery table (step S610). Specifically, the number of internally formed lines is calculated from the corresponding area managed in the line management storage area, and the numerical value to be stored in the AT game number counter is determined based on this number. This processing can provide information to be stored by determining any one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values as the number of times the operation of the AT continues based on the combination of the corresponding regions managed by the region internal management means The number storage means is configured. Thus, in the present embodiment, not based on the area managed based on the combination of symbols displayed to the player, but based on the combination of areas managed based on the determined internal winning combination, Since the AT is operated, even if the combination of symbols related to the winning that the determined internal winning combination allows is not displayed, it is possible to prevent the AT operation from being affected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference in skill between players from being reflected in the determination of the operation of the AT.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 selects a character to be displayed based on the determined number of AT games (step S611). More specifically, the control ROM 82 stores a character determination table (not shown) that defines effect data of different types such as characters to be displayed as video according to the AT game number counter. In the character determination table, the AT game number counter is divided into predetermined numerical ranges such as “0 or more and less than 50”, “50 or more and less than 150”, and “150 or more”, and the AT game currently managed Depending on which of these number counters are included, the type of the corresponding effect data is determined. When the effect data is determined, it is registered until the BB1 to BB3 gaming state ends, and a corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 82 described later). Therefore, the player can predict the number of AT games based on the video displayed from the end of the mini game to the end of the BB gaming state. In addition, the specific numerical value of the AT game number counter defined in the above table can be arbitrarily changed. For example, if the range of the numerical value is defined more finely and the production data is defined for each, the current AT game number counter Can be predicted more finely. This process constitutes effect data determination means for determining any one of a plurality of types of effect data based on the numerical value stored in the information provisionable number of times storage means. When this process ends, the state change check process ends.

  Next, the effect rewriting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S631). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it ends the effect rewriting process, and when it determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it determines whether it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state. (Step S632). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, it ends the effect rewriting process, and when it determines that it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, does the internal winning combination include a normal replay? It is determined whether or not (step S633). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination does not include the normal replay, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S633 that the internal winning combination includes the normal replay, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay” (step S634). ). When determining that the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (step S635). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process, and when determining that the AT game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 changes the effect number to 21 (step S636). As a result, an image prompting to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 or RT3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see (1) of FIG. 77 described later). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S634 that the internal winning combination is not “normal replay + special replays 1-5 + red replay”, the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1-5 + blue replay”. Is determined (step S637). When determining that the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + blue replay”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (step S638). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process, and when determining that the AT game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 changes the effect number to 22 (step S639). As a result, an image prompting to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 or RT3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see (2) of FIG. 77 described later). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends.

  It should be noted that the processing of step S636 and step S639 is the number of times information can be provided when an internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination that triggers the end of the operation is determined when the replay time is operated. On the condition that the storage means stores a numerical value that is not a predetermined value (a numerical value exceeding 0), the information providing means for providing the player with information for avoiding display of the specific symbol combination is configured. . More specifically, in the present embodiment, the position specified by the position specifying means (for example, the symbol counter, CPU 31) when the stop operation is detected is the position where the first symbol is arranged. When within the first range, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols different from the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, while the stop operation is detected. When the position specified by the position specifying unit is not within the first range, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped so that the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Therefore, notification according to the first symbol is made to the player.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S637 that the internal winning combination is not “normal replay + special replay 1 to 5 + blue replay”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the fake effect table and checks the change of the effect number based on the winning rate counter or the like. Is performed (step S640). As a result, when the change to the production number “21” or the production number “22” is determined, the production number currently registered in the SDRAM 83 is rewritten to these. When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends. In the process of step S640, when an internal winning combination relating to a combination of symbols different from the combination of specific symbols that triggers the end of replay time operation is determined, the combination of the specific symbols is determined with a predetermined probability. Information providing means for providing information suggesting a stop operation at a timing not displayed by the symbol display means is configured. More specifically, numerical data (winning rate) that is updated by the numerical data updating unit based on the determination as to whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning that the determined internal winning combination allows is displayed by the symbol display unit. The above information is provided with a probability based on the number of numerical data stored in the counter) and the number of times that information can be provided. As described above, in the present embodiment, even when special replays 1 to 5 are not included in the internal winning combination, the production numbers 21 and 22 are changed with a predetermined probability, RT1 or Since the video prompting to avoid the end of the operation of RT3 is displayed, even if the stop operation may fail at an early stage such as the first stop operation when the video is displayed, Until the rotation of the reels stops, it can be made clear whether or not the combination of symbols relating to the special replays 1 to 5 is displayed, and the player's expectation can be maintained. . Further, with reference to both the winning rate counter and the AT game number counter, it is determined whether or not to change the production number to “21” or “22”. If the player is confident in the skill, the effect number “21” or “22” is assigned to the effect number “21” or “22”. By observing the frequency of execution, the number of values stored in the AT game number counter can be predicted.

  Next, the internal winning management process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S661). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it finishes the internal winning management process. (Step S662). The internal winning combination storage area for bingo is referred to when a bingo game is executed, and the configuration is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area. Hereinafter, the internal winning combination copied in the internal winning combination storing area for bingo is processed, and the internal winning combination itself transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is not processed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bell is included in the internal winning combination for bingo (step S663). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bin is included in the bingo internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 determines a pseudo internal winning combination based on the pseudo internal winning combination lottery table, and performs a logical sum with the internal winning combination storage area for bingo. Store (step S664). This process constitutes a pseudo internal winning combination determining means that, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, determines any one including other internal winning combinations different from the predetermined internal winning combination as a pseudo internal winning combination. To do. As a result, even if the same internal winning combination as the already determined internal winning combination may be determined, there is a possibility that the type of the internal winning combination that has not yet been determined will be determined. Since it is possible to manage a corresponding area as a corresponding area assuming that no internal winning combination type is determined, the corresponding area can be efficiently increased.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S663 that the bingo internal winning combination does not include a bell or after step S664, the sub CPU 81 updates the line management storage area based on the bingo internal winning combination (step S665). ). In this process, when an internal winning combination (and a pseudo internal winning combination) is determined, an area internal that manages the type of the area corresponding to the determined internal winning combination (and pseudo internal winning combination) as a corresponding area Configure management means. When this process ends, the internal winning management process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the game result effect process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is BB1 to BB3 (step S701). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 ends the game result effect process, and when it determines that it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 updates the line display storage area based on the display combination ( Step S702). The sub CPU 81 controls the display of the bingo card image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the data stored in the line display storage area. That is, when the line display storage area is updated, the display of the area corresponding to the display change area is changed (see FIG. 80 described later). This process constitutes area display management means for managing the type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means as the display change area.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 uses the exclusive OR of the bingo internal winning combination and the display combination as a missing combination, and stores the logical sum with the missing combination storage area in the missing combination storage area (step S703). This process constitutes a missing information storage means for storing the type of symbol combination related to the winning that the determined internal winning combination allows, when the symbol display means does not display the combination. In this embodiment, when the bit corresponding to the special bell is turned on as a result of the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination for bingo and the display combination, this is exceptionally dropped and stored in the combination storage area. Do not. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the missing combination storing area is 0 (step S704). When it is determined that the missed combination storing area is 0, the game result effect process is ended, and when it is determined that the missing combination storing area is not 0, the management mismatch flag is turned on (step S705).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is 25 (step S706). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is not 25, it ends the game result effect process. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is 25, the sub CPU 81 draws one of the missed combinations stored in the missing combination storage area. The line display storage area is updated (step S707). In addition, although the probability employ | adopted in the said lottery can be set arbitrarily, it can employ | adopt, for example, deciding which of the overdrawing combination stored in the overwriting combination storage area with a substantially equal probability. It is also possible to assign a probability so that any of the missed combinations is determined, while in some cases, none of the missed combinations is determined. The processing in step S707 constitutes a missing information determination unit that determines any of the types of symbol combinations stored in the missing information storage unit. When the line display storage area is updated in step S707, the sub CPU 81 changes the display of the area corresponding to the display change area (see FIG. 81 described later). That is, when the type of symbol combination is determined by the missing information determination unit, the region display management unit manages the type of the region corresponding to this among the plurality of regions displayed by the display unit as a display change region. As a result, the area managed as the corresponding area and the area managed as the display change area can be matched, and the confusion of the player due to the difference between the corresponding area and the display change area can be prevented. Will be able to. Note that the display change of the area based on the missed combination may be performed when the start operation is detected (for example, in step S543 in FIG. 68). If it is performed when all reels are stopped, the displayed combination of symbols and the changed region may be confused, which may confuse the player, but this can be avoided. When the process of step S707 ends, the game result effect process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 75, winning rate counter check processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S731). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it finishes the winning rate counter check process. It is determined whether or not there is (step S732). When determining that the internal winning combination includes red cherry or peach cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination includes red cherry or peach cherry (step S733). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination includes red cherry or peach cherry, the sub CPU 81 adds 8 to the winning rate counter (step S734), and the sub CPU 81 ends the winning rate counter check process. If it is determined that the display combination does not include red cherry or peach cherry, 4 is subtracted from the winning rate counter (step S735), and the winning rate counter check process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S732 that the internal winning combination does not include red cherry or peach cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes watermelon (step S736). When determining that the internal winning combination does not include watermelon, the sub CPU 81 ends the winning rate counter check process, and when determining that the internal winning combination includes watermelon, the display combination includes watermelon. It is determined whether or not (step S737). When determining that the display combination includes watermelon, the sub CPU 81 adds 10 to the winning rate counter (step S738), and ends the winning rate counter check process. When it is determined that no watermelon is included in the display combination, 5 is subtracted from the winning rate counter (step S739), and the winning rate counter check process is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, when no omission occurs, a predetermined numerical value is added, whereas when an omission occurs, a predetermined numerical value is subtracted, and a winning is achieved. The larger the numerical value stored in the rate counter, the higher the skill of the player. In addition, you may make it employ | adopt a structure where a player's skill is so high that the numerical value stored in a winning rate counter is small.

  Next, various game number counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S751). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the winning rate check counter (step S752). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (step S753). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the various game number counter update processing, and when determining that the AT game number counter is not 0, is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state? It is determined whether or not (step S754). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 ends the various game number counter update processing. (Step S755), and the various game number counter update processing is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S751 that the game state is BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game management counter is 0 (step S756). When determining that the mini game management counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the various game number counter update processing, and when determining that the mini game management counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 decrements the mini game management counter by 1 ( In step S755, the various game number counter update processing is terminated.

  Next, a specific example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the above-described effect data and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 77 to 82.

  (1) in FIG. 77 shows a specific example of a video displayed based on the aforementioned effect number “21”. In (1) of FIG. 77, in the liquid crystal display device 5, an anthropomorphic character (hereinafter referred to as “condor”) appears with a “red” bomb and a “black” bomb, and turns on the lead line of the “red” bomb. It shows how to blow out the fire. That is, by displaying a red image, notification according to the pattern “red 7” included in the red 7 range on the surface of the left reel 3L is performed according to the relevance of the color. This is to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the special replays 1 to 5, that is, to perform the stop operation at the timing when the symbol combination related to the normal replay and the symbol combination related to the red replay are displayed. It is suggested to As a result, it is understood that the player may perform the stop operation so that the stop start position is included in the “red 7 range”, and by making the stop operation successful, it is relatively disadvantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to avoid the end of the operations of RT1 and RT3.

  (2) in FIG. 77 shows a specific example of a video displayed based on the aforementioned effect number “22”. In (2) of FIG. 77, the liquid crystal display device 5 shows that the condor appears with a “blue” bomb and a “black” bomb, and blows off the seed light on the lead line of the “blue” bomb. ing. That is, by displaying a blue image, notification according to the symbol “blue 7” included in the blue 7 range on the surface of the left reel 3L is performed according to the relevance of the color. This suggests to the player that a stop operation is performed at the timing when the combination of symbols related to blue replay is displayed. As a result, it is understood that the player should perform the stop operation so that the stop start position is included in the “blue 7 range”, and by making the stop operation successful, it is relatively disadvantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to avoid the end of the operations of RT1 and RT3.

  78 and 79 show specific examples of bingo card images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the operations of BB1 to BB3 are started. In FIG. 78, the liquid crystal display device 5 shows a state where the condor appears with a bingo card. In the bingo card image shown here, the surface in which a plurality of areas are arranged in a matrix is turned down, and the player cannot check the arrangement pattern. The video shown in FIG. 79 is displayed after the video shown in FIG. 78, the bingo card video is displayed in reverse video, and a surface in which a plurality of areas are arranged in a matrix is disclosed to the player. This shows that the player can check the arrangement pattern.

  (1) of FIG. 78 and (1) of FIG. 79 show the bingo card image displayed when the bingo card number “4” is determined. Moreover, (2) in FIG. 78 and (2) in FIG. 79 show the bingo card image displayed when the bingo card number “3” is determined. Moreover, (3) in FIG. 78 and (3) in FIG. 79 show the bingo card image displayed when the bingo card number “1” or “2” is determined. As shown in the figure, the color of the bingo card image, the type of area arranged in a matrix, and the arrangement pattern thereof vary depending on each bingo card number. For example, in the bingo card video based on the bingo card number “4”, the type of the adopted area is smaller than the other numbers (4 types for the number “4” and 6 types for the number “3”), and the same type. Since there are many areas, a configuration in which lines are easily established is adopted. In the present embodiment, a bingo card image common to bingo card numbers 1 and 2 is displayed. However, a different bingo card image may be displayed.

  FIGS. 80 and 81 show how the display of the bingo card image is changed based on the updated line display storage area. The bingo card image shown in (1) of FIG. 80 is an enlargement of the bingo card image shown in (1) of FIG. As shown in the figure, the bingo card image displays five areas vertically and horizontally filled with any color of a predetermined type corresponding to the combination type of symbols. Each area is given a predetermined number according to the color, and this basically corresponds to the number of payouts determined when a combination of symbols of the corresponding type is displayed.

  For example, the region with the number “10” corresponds to a combination of symbols related to the bell, and is colored using “yellow” which is a color reminiscent of the symbol “bell” constituting this. . Also, the area with the number “2” corresponds to a combination of symbols related to red cherry, and is colored using “red” which is a color reminiscent of the symbol “red cherry” constituting the cherry. ing. Also, the area with the number “4” corresponds to a combination of symbols relating to peach cherry and is colored using “peach color” which is a color reminiscent of the symbol “peach cherry” constituting the peach cherry. ing. The area with the number “1” corresponds to a combination of symbols related to the special condor, and is colored using “black” which is a color reminiscent of the symbol “BAR” constituting the special condor. Yes.

  First, when a bingo game is started and a combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed, as shown in (2) of FIG. 80, the display change of all the areas to which the corresponding number “10” is attached is changed. Done. As described above, in the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of areas corresponding to the type of combination of the displayed symbols, all these displays are changed, so compared with the case where only one of these is changed. Therefore, it is easy to establish a line, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In the liquid crystal display device 5, as a method of changing the display of the area, the brightness of the target area can be changed by light emission, darkening, lighting, blinking, etc., or the number assigned to the target area can be changed. It is possible to change a character, a symbol, or the like to another symbol, change a shape of a target region to another shape, or change a color of a target region to another color.

  Subsequently, when the symbol combination related to the peach cherry is displayed, as shown in (3) of FIG. 80, the display of all the areas to which the corresponding number “4” is attached is changed. In addition, as a result of the change of the area, the display of all the five areas constituting the first line has been changed, so that the characters “1 BINGO” are displayed, and the bingo is established in the first line. It is shown. The sub CPU 81 checks whether or not all of the five areas constituting each line have been updated to the display change area in the line display storage area, and based on this, the establishment of the line as described above is played. Video to inform the user.

  (1) of FIG. 81 shows a state in which the display of the area corresponding to the combination of symbols relating to the missing combination is changed. A special condor is stored in the above-described missing combination storing area, and when this is determined, the display of all the areas to which the numeral “1” is attached is changed as shown in the figure. At this time, as shown in FIG. 80, the display is changed in a manner different from the case where the combination of symbols is actually displayed. That is, in (2) of FIG. 81, the number assigned to the corresponding area is rewritten to the character “FREE”, and the color is also changed from “black” to “white”. As a result, since the display of all the five areas constituting the first line, the fifth line, and the tenth line has been changed, the letters “3BINGO” are displayed, indicating that the bingo has been established. Has been. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that there has been a loss, and to make it appear as if a remedy has been taken, thereby improving the interest.

  FIG. 82 shows a specific example of a video displayed based on the determined number of AT games in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state after the bingo game is over. (1) of FIG. 82 is a display example of a video when the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter is included in the range of “0 or more and less than 50”. In this video, a state in which the condor is in the car alone is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. (2) of FIG. 82 is a display example of a video when the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter is included in the range of “50 or more and less than 150”. In this image, a state in which the condor is in a car with a woman is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. (3) of FIG. 82 is a display example of video when the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter is “150 or more”. In this image, a state in which the condor is on a plane with a woman in the liquid crystal display device 5 is shown. Thus, since different videos are displayed according to the determined number of AT games, it is possible to make the player predict the number of AT games determined from this video.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a bingo card image in which a plurality of predetermined areas are arranged in a matrix of 5 vertically and 5 horizontally to the player. When the internal winning combination is determined, among the plurality of areas, the type of the area corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is managed as a corresponding area in the storage area for line management, while all the reels When a combination of symbols is displayed to the player after rotation stops, the type of the region corresponding to the displayed symbol combination is managed as a display change area in the storage area for line display. I tried to do it. Then, based on the display change area managed in the line management storage area, the display of the corresponding area in the bingo card image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is changed, while being managed in the line management storage area. The numerical value to be stored in the AT game number counter is determined based on the combination of the corresponding areas.

  That is, since the AT is operated based on the combination of the areas managed based on the determined internal winning combination rather than the area managed based on the combination of symbols displayed to the player, Even if the combination of symbols related to the winnings allowed by the determined internal winning combination is not displayed, it is possible to prevent the AT operation from being affected, and between the players in determining the AT operation. It is possible to prevent the disparity in skills between the two from being reflected. As a result, it becomes possible to perform the determination of the operation of the AT even among the players having different skills, and the player can enjoy the determination of the operation of the AT in the bingo game regardless of the skills.

  When the operation of the bingo game is finished, a combination of the corresponding areas in the line management storage area, more specifically, a line in which all of the five areas constituting the line are managed as the corresponding areas (internal establishment) The number to be stored in the AT game number counter is determined from a plurality of types of numbers with a predetermined probability based on the number of lines), so that the period during which the AT operation continues according to the result of the bingo game varies. Can be. As a result, the player's expectation can be raised and lowered, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, since the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is made different based on the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter determined as described above, the image is stored in the AT game number counter depending on the displayed video. The player can be made to predict the numerical value to be played, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, since the bingo game described above is executed during the operation of the bonus game, it is possible to further increase the player's interest. Then, as in the present embodiment, when adopting a configuration in which the operation is terminated on condition that a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player during the operation of the bonus game, the bonus game is acquired. Since the total number of medals that can be made is uniform among each player, the player's expectation is less likely to be undulated and tends to be monotonous. By executing such a bingo game, this problem can be solved, which is suitable for attracting the player's interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation of RT1 or RT3 is performed, if an internal winning combination including “special replays 1 to 5” that triggers the end of the operation is determined, the AT game number counter On the condition that is not "0", suggesting that the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination according to the special replays 1 to 5 is not displayed, and a video for avoiding the termination of the operation of RT1 or RT3 The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, the player can perform the stop operation at the timing to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the special replays 1 to 5 to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 or RT3, and prolong the operation. It becomes possible to make it. As described above, since the information for avoiding the end of the operation of RT1 or RT3 is provided based on the result of the bingo game as described above, the revolving type having a novel gameplay that has not been conventionally available. A gaming machine can be provided, and the player's interest can be further attracted.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, one of a plurality of types of bingo card numbers is determined, and a bingo card image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined bingo card numbers. As described above, the bingo card number identifies data defining the type of each area to be arranged in a matrix as a bingo card image, so that a plurality of predetermined areas can be displayed in various patterns. The bingo game executed on the liquid crystal display device 5 does not become monotonous and is suitable for improving the interest.

  Further, when BB1 to BB3 are acquired from the internal winning combination determination table as the winning request flag, the bingo card number is determined, and the production number is determined based on the determined bingo card number. Depending on the type of effect data, the player can be made aware of winning BB1 to BB3. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the bingo card number “4” is determined, the effect number 18 that is not determined except when the BB is won (ie, the effect for determining the bonus, see FIG. 40). Since the stage number 18 is executed, the player can be informed that the player has won the BB, and the game can also indicate that the bingo card number is “4”. Can be informed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination including “Bell” is determined during the operation of the bingo game, another type of internal winning combination is determined as a pseudo internal winning combination by lottery. In the management storage area, the type of the area corresponding to the determined pseudo internal winning combination is managed as the corresponding area. That is, even if an internal winning combination that is the same as the type of the internal winning combination that has already been determined may be determined, it is assumed that the internal winning combination type that has not yet been determined has been determined. The area corresponding to the internal winning combination can be managed as the corresponding area. Therefore, the difference in the winning probability between the internal winning combinations in the main control circuit 71 can be prevented from being directly reflected in the update of the corresponding area in the bingo game, and an efficient increase of the corresponding area can be promoted. In particular, as in the BB1 to BB3 gaming states of the present embodiment, the bingo game is performed in a state where the winning probability of a predetermined internal winning combination (ie, special bell + bell) protrudes from the winning probability of other internal winning combinations. , It is difficult to update the area corresponding to the other internal winning combination as the corresponding area, so there is a possibility that the determination of the number of AT games will have a severe result for the player. By adopting the configuration that determines the pseudo internal winning combination as described above when the winning combination is determined, the possibility that the area corresponding to the other internal winning combination will be updated as the corresponding area increases. The player can be rescued from the above problem.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during the operation of the bingo game, the exclusive OR of the bingo internal winning combination storage area and the determined display combination is stored in the missing combination storage area as a missing combination. The type of the area corresponding to any one of these missing combinations is managed as a display change area, and the display of the area is changed in the bingo card image. As a result, the area managed as the handled area in the line management storage area and the area managed as the display change area in the line display storage area are matched. Therefore, in practice, the number of AT games is determined based on the combination of the corresponding areas, but it is shown to the player so that the number of AT games is determined based on the combination of the display change areas. Is also possible. For example, if there is a significant difference between the corresponding area and the display change area, the player will be advised that the AT operation is determined even though there is no area where the display has been changed in the bingo card image. If this is the case, there is a possibility that an incomprehensible situation may occur, resulting in confusion, but this can be avoided by adopting the above configuration. In addition, by changing the display of the area corresponding to the combination type of symbols that are not yet displayed, it is possible to notify the player that there has been an oversight, and to urge correction of the timing of the stop operation, etc. In addition, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the player has taken a remedy, so that the interest can be improved.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, the symbol display means, the start operation detection means, the internal winning combination determination means, the reel rotation means, the stop operation detection means, the reel stop means, other means, etc. provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine of the present invention About a structure, it can change arbitrarily not only in each element of this Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the present embodiment, as described in the effect rewriting process, when the internal winning combination including “special replays 1 to 5” is determined in the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the AT game number counter is not zero. On the condition that the current production number is rewritten to production number 21 and production number 22, the video related to avoiding the end of the operation of RT1 and RT3 is displayed. An effect selection table selection table may be provided. In step S583 of the effect lottery process, a configuration in which the effect number 21 and the effect number 22 are selected by referring to this may be employed. The effect selection table selection table for AT operation employed in this case corresponds to the internal winning combination “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay” and “128” as the lottery value for determining the effect number 21. And an effect selection table that prescribes “128” as the lottery value for which the effect number 22 is determined corresponding to the internal winning combination “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + blue replay”. A configuration that defines a table can be employed.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that each of a plurality of numerical values is determined according to the combination of the corresponding areas managed in the line management storage area (the number of internally formed lines) is defined. One of a plurality of numerical values is stored in the AT game number counter with a probability corresponding to the combination of the above, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, “10” if there is one internally formed line. Alternatively, a predetermined numerical value may be defined according to the combination of the corresponding areas and stored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a total of 12 lines consisting of 5 vertical lines, 5 horizontal lines, and 2 diagonal lines are employed as the combination of the corresponding areas, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of lines, The specific form such as the shape of the line can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a “W” -shaped line or a “V” -shaped line may be adopted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value stored by the AT game number counter is updated based on the detection of the start operation so that it is updated every game number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be updated on condition that the production number 21 and the production number 22 are determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a method for providing information related to avoiding the end of the replay time operation to the player, an image as shown in FIG. 77 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, but this The invention is not limited to this, and any one of video, sound, and light, or a combination thereof can be adopted. For example, if it is the production | presentation by a sound, a voice message, specific BGM, a specific sound effect, etc. are employable. Moreover, if it is the effect by light, the color of the light turned on, the pattern of turning on / off, etc. can be employ | adopted.

  In this embodiment, four types of bingo card numbers “1” to “4” are employed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the types can be arbitrarily changed. As the number of types increases, various displays can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, “special bell + bell” is adopted as the internal winning combination that is a trigger for determining the pseudo internal winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, not only one type but also “watermelon” in addition to “special bell + bell” may be used as a target. It is possible to promote an increase in the handled area more efficiently.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the missing combinations stored in the missing combination storage area is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types are determined. Also good. This effectively matches the area managed based on the internal winning combination and the area where the display is changed for the player, and is suitable for preventing confusion of the player.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is performed as an operation in a state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the operation of a replay time that increases the probability that an internal winning combination related to the replay operation adopted in the present embodiment is determined, or the operation of a bonus game that increases the probability that the internal related to the payout of medals is determined. Regardless of the extracted random number value, a state (so-called challenge time) in which an internal winning combination (for example, “Cherry, Bell, and Watermelon”, etc.) related to a combination of a plurality of types of symbols related to the medal payout is determined May be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols related to special replays 1 to 5 is displayed, the operation of the replay time is terminated, but the present invention is not limited to this, the operation of the bonus game, The design change may be performed so as to end the operation such as the challenge time operation or the AT operation.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination is determined, a stop table or the like is determined based on the determined internal winning combination, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the stop table or the like. That is, “based on the internal winning combination” is not limited to the internal winning combination itself, but includes the result of processing the data and the like (in other words, data derived from the data). It is a concept. Similarly, “based on” detection of the start operation is not limited to immediately after the start operation is detected, but after waiting for a predetermined time to elapse after the start operation is detected ( It also includes that after a so-called weight. Thus, the same may be said for “based on” used elsewhere.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, and the table configurations shown in FIGS. 5 to 27 and 34 to 45 applied in this embodiment. 28 to 33 and 46, the configuration of the RAM storage area, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 47 to 76, the video display mode in the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIGS. 77 to 82, and the like. Any change or modification can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is the figure which imaged the structure of the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the line mask data table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the line change request | requirement check table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the line change request | requirement check table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the search order table of the gaming machine. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the effective stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the display combination expected storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the initial setting table for production | presentation selection of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation structure table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the bingo card number selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the pseudo internal winning combination lottery table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the AT game number lottery table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the fake mode generation | occurrence | production control table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the fake production | presentation table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the storage area for line display and the storage area for line management of SDRAM83 of the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process following FIG. 50. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing status acquisition process by the main control circuit. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a priority attraction-in status acquisition process following FIG. 55. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd and 3rd stop process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority attraction | suction control process by the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the control change process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing by the main control circuit. 4 is a correlation diagram of gaming states managed by a main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production registration task by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process by the sub-control circuit. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing following FIG. 68. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the state change check process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production rewriting process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal winning management process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game result effect process by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the winning rate counter check process by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the various game number counter update process by the sub control circuit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (4)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means;
Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state of operation for the player;
Display means for displaying a plurality of predetermined areas;
When an internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, among the predetermined areas displayed by the display means, the type of the area corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is set to the corresponding area. An area internal management means to manage as
A missing information storage means for storing a combination of symbols relating to the winning when the symbol combination relating to the winning that the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is not displayed by the symbol displaying means; ,
Omission information determining means for determining any of the combinations of symbols related to winnings stored by the omission information storage means;
When a combination of symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, or when any of the symbol combinations related to the prize stored by the missing information storage means is determined by the missing information determination means, Of the plurality of predetermined areas displayed by the display means, the type of the area corresponding to the combination of the symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and the symbol related to the winning determined by the missing information determining means An area display management means for managing the type of area corresponding to the combination as a display change area,
The display means includes
Based on the display change area managed by the area display management means, change the display of the corresponding area,
Said advantageous state actuating means comprises:
A revolving type gaming machine that operates in an advantageous state for a player based on a combination of corresponding areas managed by the area internal management means. Numerical value storage means for storing one of numerical values predetermined as numerical values related to operation management in a state advantageous to the player based on the combination of the corresponding areas managed by the area internal management means Prepared,
Said advantageous state actuating means comprises:
2. The rotating type gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed based on a numerical value stored by the numerical value storage means. Based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, game medium giving means for giving a game medium to a player;
A bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game with a relatively high probability that an internal winning combination relating to the provision of a game medium is determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
On condition that the bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means,
The display means displays a plurality of predetermined areas,
When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the area internal management means corresponds to the determined internal winning combination among a plurality of predetermined areas displayed by the display means. Manage area types as supported areas,
The area display management means is one in which the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means or the symbol combination related to the winning stored in the missing information storage means is the missing information determination means. Among the predetermined areas displayed by the display means, the type of area corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and the missing information determination means The swivel type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a type of an area corresponding to a combination of symbols relating to a winning winning is managed as a display change area. Re-game actuating means for actuating re-game based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means;
Replay time actuating means for actuating a replay time with a relatively high probability that an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay is determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
When a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a replay time end means for ending the operation of the replay time performed by the replay time operating means,
When the replay time is operated by the replay time operating means, when the internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the advantageous state operating means plays a game And an information providing means for providing information relating to the avoidance of the end of the replay time operation to the player on the condition that an operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed. Item 4. A spinning machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3.

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