JP2008200385A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a player's interest in a game by diversifying an RB game state advantageously for a player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a first advantageous state start means starting a first advantageous state based on the formation of an RB winning combination, and a second advantageous state start means starting the BB operation state for executing the RB game state at least once or more and continuing it till a prescribed condition is satisfied, based on the formation of the BB winning combination. A lottery table storage means stores tables having different winning probabilities to at least some winning combinations respectively, or an RB2 game state lottery table used in the RB game state started based on the formation of the RB winning combination, and an RB1 game state lottery table used in the RB game state under the BB operation state; and a winning combination determination means, in the RB game state started based on the formation of the RB winning combination, determines an internal winning combination using the RB2 game state lottery table and, in the RB game state under the BB operation state, determines the internal lottery combination using the RB1 game state lottery table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. At this time, if no winning combination is won in the internal lottery (that is, if the winning combination is outside the internal lottery), the combination of symbols related to any winning combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Will not be. In addition, depending on the combination determined as an internal winning combination, a combination of symbols related to the combination is not displayed unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, or the combination related to the combination is not displayed at any timing. The combination of symbols is displayed. That is, when a combination that does not display a combination of symbols related to a combination if it is not performed at an appropriate timing is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop operation at a suitable timing (so-called “eye-push”) is performed. Since this is necessary, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the stop operation.

  As the types of roles, there are a small role that grants a game value to a player by being established, and a re-game character that permits re-game without input of the game value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”). In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with a bonus game with a high probability of determining a small role as an internal winning combination over a predetermined period. , “BB operation state”) and a game machine provided with a regular bonus game (referred to as “RB game state”) that gives a small profit compared to BB is currently mainstream (for example, Patent Document 1) ). According to the gaming machine, when the BB combination for starting the BB operation state (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) or the RB combination for starting the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) is established, the BB operation state or RB The gaming state starts.

Such a gaming machine increases the probability of determining RB as an internal winning combination in the BB operating state, and continues the BB operating state until the RB gaming state is performed three times. In this way, the gaming machine provides a plurality of types of bonus games and combines them to change the game progress and enhance the gameability.
JP-A-8-98912

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, the RB gaming state in the BB operating state and the RB gaming state started when the RB is established are the same, and may not be interesting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player in playing a game by changing the RB gaming state.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and the circumference of the reels. Symbol display means having a symbol display area (design display areas 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface, and start operation detection means (for example, described later) for detecting a start operation And the symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch 6S) and the start operation detector. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, random number generation means (for example, random number generator 36, which will be described later) for generating random values within a predetermined range, and start operation detection means. Random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 to be described later) for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the detection of an operation, and an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations A lottery table storage unit (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which probability information indicating the winning probability is defined, a random value extracted by the random number extraction unit, and a lottery table storage unit. A winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on the lottery table, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation, and the winning combination Based on the internal winning combination determined by the determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped. By stopping the change of the plurality of symbols displayed by the stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and the stop control means for stopping the change of the plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area. In addition, a display combination determination unit (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that determines whether a combination is established or not is determined by whether or not a combination of symbols related to a combination is displayed in the symbol display area, and the display combination determination unit establishes the combination. Profit granting means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for granting profit according to the determined role, and a first advantageous state (for example, relatively advantageous for a player who continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied) First advantageous state starting means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for starting the RB gaming state based on establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination (for example, RB). ) And the second advantageous state (for example, the BB operation state) that is relatively advantageous for a player who continues the first advantageous state at least once and continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied, Second advantageous state starting means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that starts based on establishment of an advantageous state starting combination (for example, BB), and the lottery table storage unit is configured to win the winning combination for at least some of the combinations. The first advantageous state lottery table (for example, RB2 described later) used in the first advantageous state (for example, RB2 gaming state described later) started on the basis of establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination, with different probabilities. Game state internal lottery table) and the second advantageous state used in the first advantageous state (for example, RB1 gaming state described later) in the second advantageous state. A lottery table (for example, an RB1 gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later) is stored, and the winning combination determining means is the first advantageous state started based on the establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination. An internal winning combination is determined using an advantageous state lottery table, and an internal winning combination is determined using the second advantageous state lottery table in the first advantageous state in the second advantageous state.

  With this configuration, the first advantageous state starting means starts the first advantageous state that is relatively advantageous to the player that continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on the establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination, The second advantageous state start means starts the second advantageous state, the second advantageous state being relatively advantageous to the player who continues until the predetermined condition is satisfied while the first advantageous state is performed at least once. The lottery table storage means is used in the first advantageous state that is started based on the establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination and has different winning probabilities for at least some of the combinations. The lottery table for one advantageous state and the second advantageous state lottery table used in the first advantageous state in the second advantageous state are stored, and the winning combination determining means The internal winning combination is determined using the first advantageous state lottery table in the first advantageous state started on the basis of the standing, and the second advantageous state lottery table is used in the first advantageous state in the second advantageous state. Determine the internal winning role.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, even in the same first advantageous state, the first advantageous state started based on the establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination and the first advantageous state in the second advantageous state, Internal lottery is performed by different lottery tables. That is, a new change can be added to the advantageous state, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a normal state (for example, a general gaming state described later) that is relatively disadvantageous for the player as compared with the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. Based on the fact that the combination of specific symbols (for example, the combination of symbols related to special roles described later or the end point) is displayed in the symbol display area by the stop control means, the player further compares with the normal state. An unfavorable state starting means (for example, a later-described main CPU 31) for starting an unfavorable unfavorable state (for example, a later-described RT1 operation state), and an informing means (for example, a later-described liquid crystal display device 5) for informing information relating to the game; , The stop control means displays a combination (for example, a color bell special combination group described later) that may cause the combination of the specific symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area, and the winning combination determination means includes the internal winning combination. A notification control means (for example, a later-described sub CPU 71) for causing the notification means to notify disadvantageous state start information based on the internal winning combination (for example, a later-described RT1 action combination information), and the notification control means. Notification number determination means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for determining the number of notifications for causing the notification means to notify the disadvantaged state start information based on the determination of the number of notification determination roles as the internal winning combination, Notification frequency information storage means (for example, SDRAM 73 described later) for storing notification frequency information indicating the notification frequency determined by the notification frequency determination means, further comprising: the first advantageous state lottery table and the second advantageous state. The winning probabilities of the notification frequency determining roles defined in the lottery table for use are different from each other.

  With this configuration, the disadvantageous state starting means has a specific symbol displayed in the symbol display area by the stop control means when the normal state is relatively disadvantageous for the player as compared with the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. Based on the display of the combination, an unfavorable state that is further unfavorable to the player compared to the normal state is started. Further, the notifying means notifies information related to the game, the notification control means indicates a role that the stop control means may display a specific symbol combination in the symbol display area, and the winning combination determining means indicates an internal winning combination. The notification means determines the notification number of times that the notification control means informs the notification means of the disadvantage state start information. The combination is determined based on the fact that the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and the notification count information storage means stores notification count information indicating the notification count determined by the notification count determination means. At this time, the winning probabilities of the notification frequency determining roles defined in the first advantageous state lottery table and the second advantageous state lottery table are different from each other.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, in the normal state, the player can continue the normal state for a long time without starting the disadvantaged state as the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information increases. The number of notifications determining part that increases the number of notifications indicated by is interested in being determined as an internal winning combination. Also, since the probability that the number of notifications determining role is determined as an internal winning combination is different for each advantageous state, it is possible to give the player a different expectation for each advantageous state, and to improve the interest of the player in the game Can do.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, since the internal lottery is performed by the different lottery table for each advantageous state, the advantageous state can be changed, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An LED 101 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. The LED 101 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence including a red cherry symbol, a peach cherry symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon 1 symbol, a watermelon 2 symbol, a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, a BAR symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn.

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

  The gaming machine 1 stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by drawing a maximum of four symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination from the time when the stop operation is performed. For example, when a replay role group consisting of replay 1 (“replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”) and replay 2 (“watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”), which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination. The replay symbol or watermelon 1 symbol is arranged on the left reel 3L so that there is no space of 5 frames or more so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is always established regardless of the stop operation at any timing. The middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are arranged so that the replay symbols are not spaced by 5 frames or more. Further, on the middle reel 3C, the bell symbols are arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more, and the red cherry symbols or the red 7 symbols are arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more. On the right reel 3R, the watermelon 1 symbol is arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more. Note that the number of frames from the time when the gaming machine 1 detects a stop operation by a stop switch 7S to be described later until the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 stops is called the number of sliding frames, and the maximum number of sliding symbols in this embodiment is “ 4 ”frames.

  The left reel 3L has one red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”), one blue 7 symbol (symbol position “10”), and one BAR symbol (symbol position “17”). The interval between the symbols is 6 symbols, which is larger than the maximum number of sliding symbols. Similarly, the left reel 3L is provided with two red cherry symbols (symbol positions “06” and “13”) and one peach cherry symbol (symbol position “20”). The interval is 6 symbols, which is larger than the maximum number of sliding symbols.

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

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

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table described later. Further, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the detection of the stop operation. Further, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, it determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the established combination.

  As will be described later, the main CPU 31 activates the RB1 gaming state when BB1 or BB2 is established, and activates the RB2 gaming state when RB is established. Further, as will be described later, the main CPU 31 activates the RT1 operation state when the combination or the end point of the symbol related to the special role is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R in the general gaming state. The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment includes the winning combination determining means, stop control means, display combination determining means, profit granting means, first advantageous state starting means, second advantageous state starting means and disadvantageous state starting means of the present invention. Constitute.

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

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 for each game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 21 and 22) described later.

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 18 to 29 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored. The ROM 32 of this embodiment constitutes a lottery table storage unit of the present invention.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, operating state, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, setting value change There are a switch 200S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

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

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

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

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

  The set value change switch 200S includes a setting key type switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like.

  In order to change the setting value by the setting value change switch 200S, first, the power switch is first turned off, and then the power switch is turned on with the setting key switch turned on.

  By this operation, the set value stored in the RAM 33 is cleared. Further, the set value at the present time is displayed on the display unit provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The currently set value is displayed by the payout number display unit 18.

  In this state, each time the reset switch is operated, the set values are displayed in a cycle of “1”, “4”, “6”, and [H].

  In this way, after the set value is selected, the set value is confirmed by operating the start lever 6.

  Next, when the setting key type switch is turned off, the setting value is temporarily held, and after the RAM 33 is cleared, the temporarily holding setting value is re-stored in the RAM 33.

  During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to the state where the game medal is returned. After the set value is confirmed, the payout number display unit 18 is turned off and the credit display unit 19 is displayed. When “0” is displayed, a game in the gaming machine 1 can be started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the display combination search process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The display combination is searched based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the control ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining the contents of effects and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 determines a navigation point based on the fact that a determined combination group to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination by executing a program. Further, when the navigation point is “1” or more and the color bell special role group described later is determined as the internal winning combination, any of the color bell special role groups is determined as the internal winning combination. An image indicating whether or not is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Note that the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment constitutes a notification count determination unit and a notification control unit of the present invention. Moreover, the liquid crystal display device 5 of this embodiment comprises the alerting | reporting means of this invention.

  The control ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. The voice control task for controlling the effect, the effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, the drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the data storage area includes a table storage area for storing an effect determination table and the like, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects And an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern and the like.

  The SDRAM 73 is used as work temporary storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the SDRAM 73 stores information such as commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, effect content information, game state information, internal winning combination information, carryover combination information, display combination information, various counters, and various flags. The SDRAM 73 stores the navigation points determined by the sub CPU 71 in the navigation point storage area. Note that the SDRAM 73 of this embodiment constitutes the notification frequency information storage means of the present invention.

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

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

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

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 21 and 22) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used. Further, when the gaming state is the RB1 gaming state, it is determined that the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table is used. When the gaming state is the RB2 gaming state, the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is determined. It is decided to be used.

  Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “35” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RB1 gaming state, “13” is determined as the number of lotteries, and when the gaming state is the RB2 gaming state, “2” is determined as the number of lotteries. However, when the gaming state is a general gaming state and a BB1 carryover state, a BB2 carryover state, or an RB carryover state, which will be described later, the number of lotteries is updated from “35” to “32” in the internal lottery process.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. These tables are collectively referred to as an internal lottery table.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 21 and 22) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. A numerical value of “0-13” is defined as the data pointer for the small role / replay, and “0-3” is defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, and one or more combinations are determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small combinations or replays according to the data pointer for a small combination / replay. Depending on the data pointer, any combination from BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value will be described. Random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” starting with the winning number “1” defined in the internal lottery table are sequentially subtracted by the lottery value assigned to each winning number. However, an internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a digit has been performed. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, in the case where the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 6A is determined as the internal lottery table, when the extracted random number value is “30”, the main CPU 31 first wins from “30”. The lottery value “18” corresponding to the number “35” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “30−18 = 12,” which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “20” corresponding to the winning number “34” from the subtracted value “12”. The subtraction result is “12−20 = −8”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number “34” as the internal winning combination, that is, “0” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “2” as the bonus data pointer. Accordingly, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Further, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (ie,“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. That is, lottery values are defined in the various lottery tables in association with items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, the description of the various lotteries performed using the lottery values is the same as that of the lottery values, and is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 6A, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “35” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state has the data numbers for “1” to “10”, “12” and “13” as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “1” to “12”. Any value is defined, and “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “1” to the winning number “12” are determined, a combination of one combination or a plurality of combinations from the plurality of small combinations or replays is determined as the internal winning combination. It is to be noted that the determination of the role group as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of combinations constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  In addition, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has “1” to “6”, “11”, and “12” as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “13” to “32”. Since any numerical value is specified and any numerical value from “1” to “3” is specified as the bonus data pointer, the winning number “13” to the winning number “32” is determined. Are determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small combinations or replays, and any one of BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Furthermore, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines a numerical value of “0” as the small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “33” to “35”, and “ Since any numerical value from “1” to “3” is defined, when the winning number “33” to the winning number “35” is determined, any one of BB1, BB2, or RB is an internal winning combination. As determined.

  The RT1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2) replaces the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” of the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (1) in the RT1 operating state. This is an internal lottery table. Specifically, in the RT1 operating state, that is, when the RT1 operating flag described later is on, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” is replaced from “52686” to “8980”. As will be described later, since the winning number “12” corresponds to the replay role group, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” decreases, so that the winning probability of the replay role group becomes “52686/65536 (about 80.0%) ”to“ 8980/65536 (about 13.7%) ”. In the present embodiment, as the general gaming state, (1) a general gaming state where RT1 and RT2 are not operated (simply referred to as “general gaming state”), and (2) a general gaming state where RT1 is operating ( (3) There is a general gaming state in which RT2 is operating (simply referred to as “RT2 operating state”). In the general gaming state, the replay role group is compared with the RT1 operating state. Since the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination is high, the probability of falling out of the internal lottery is low, and the medal reduction rate is small. That is, the player can play the game more advantageously in the general gaming state than in the RT1 operating state.

  The RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (3) is the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” of the general gaming state internal lottery table in the RT2 operating state, similarly to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table. It is an internal lottery table for replacing. In the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, by defining the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” as “8990”, the winning probability of the replay role group is changed from “52686/65536 (about 80.0%)” to “ 8990/65536 (about 13.7%) ". Therefore, in the general gaming state, the probability that the replay combination group is determined to be an internal winning combination is high compared to the RT1 operation state, so the probability that the replay combination group is not selected as an internal lottery is low, and the medal reduction rate is small. That is, the player can play the game more advantageously in the general gaming state than in the RT2 operating state.

  In the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state shown in FIG. 7 (1), lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “12” are defined. In the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table, since the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is defined so that the total of the lottery values is “65536”, in the RB1 gaming state, “65536/65536 (100 %) ”Is determined as an internal winning combination. In the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state shown in FIG. 7 (2), lottery values corresponding to the winning number “1” and the winning number “2” are defined, and the total of the lottery values is “65536”. Thus, lottery values corresponding to each winning number are defined. Therefore, in the RB2 gaming state, similarly to the RB1 gaming state, one or more small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations with a probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”. Therefore, the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state are more advantageous for the player than the general gaming state. In the present embodiment, the lottery value corresponding to the small role replay data pointer “11” is defined as “2” in the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state, and “200” in the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state. It stipulates. As a result, the probability that a determined combination group, which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, an internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number corresponds to which winning number corresponds to the random number value. That is, defining each lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining the winning range.

  Next, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 21 and 22) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, an internal symbol combination 3 storage area, or an internal symbol combination 4 storage area (hereinafter referred to as an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, each of which is described later). The internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination storage area).

  The winning combination flag corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “0” to “14” is defined in the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, and the small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to a red cherry. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to peach cherry, and the small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cherry role group”). It corresponds to). Next, the small pointer / replay data pointer “4” is red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, 3, special role (blue), special role (black) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “red bell special role”). The small pointer / replay data pointer “5” is red cherry, peach cherry, blue bell 1, 2, 3, special role (red), special role (black) (hereinafter referred to as “group”). Collectively called “Blue Bell Special Roles”). Next, the small role / replay data pointer “6” is red cherry, peach cherry, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4, special role (red), special role (blue) (hereinafter collectively “black bell”). The small role / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to red bell 1, 2, 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “red single bell role group”). Yes. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to blue bells 1, 2, 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “blue single bell role group”). "9" corresponds to black bell 1, 2, 3, 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "black single bell role group"). Next, the small role / replay data pointer “10” is red bell 1, 2, 3, blue bell 1, 2, 3, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “all bell role group”). The small role / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, and 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “determined role group”). ing. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to watermelons 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “watermelon role group”), and the small role / replay data pointer “13” 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “replay role group”). Next, the small pointer / replay data pointer “13” is red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, 3, blue bell 1, 2, 3, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4, special role (red) ), Special roles (blue), special roles (black), and watermelons 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “all roles”). The winning request flag data 1, data 2 and data 3 are stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area, respectively. Hereinafter, the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, and the black bell special role group are collectively referred to as the “color bell special role group”, and the red single bell role group, the blue single bell role group, and the black single bell group. A group of roles may be collectively referred to as a “color single bell group”.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 8 (2), hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “3” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to the loss, and the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1. Next, the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2, and the bonus data pointer “3” corresponds to RB. The hit request flag data 4 is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area.

  Here, when the winning number “13” to the winning number “32” are determined based on the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”. Therefore, as described above, a role group consisting of one role or a plurality of roles is determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small roles or replays, and any of BB1, BB2, or RB is internal. It will be decided as a winning role.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to privilege provision displayed on the active line, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, a storage area type, and a payout number are defined. The display combination data includes a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area, or a display combination 4 storage area (hereinafter referred to as a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage, each of which is described later. Area, display combination 3 storage area, and display combination 4 storage area are collectively referred to as display combination storage area). Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  In the symbol combination table, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, black bell 1, black bell 2, black are displayed. Bell 3, black bell 4, special combination (red), special combination (blue), special combination (black), watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2, and RB are set.

  The red cherry is formed by displaying “red cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” on the active line. When the red cherry is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 1 medal is paid out when the inserted number is 3. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  The peach cherry is formed by displaying “peach cherry symbol-bell symbol-ANY” on the active line. When the peach cherry is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 2 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  In the present embodiment, when the red cherry symbol is displayed in the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the combination of symbols related to red cherry is displayed on the cross-down line 8e and the top line 8b. Cherry is established twice. In addition, when the red cherry symbol is displayed in the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, a combination of symbols relating to red cherry is displayed on the cross-up line 8a and the bottom line 8d, and the red cherry is doubled. To establish. In these cases, medals are paid out for each established red cherry. For example, when the inserted number is 3, two medals are paid out. Similarly, when the peach cherry symbol is displayed in the upper or lower row of the left symbol display area 4L, the peach cherry is formed twice.

  The red bell 1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. The red bell 2 is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line, and the red bell 3 is valid for “red 7 symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol”. It is established by being displayed on the line. When red bell 1, red bell 2 or red bell 3 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 10 are inserted when the inserted number is 3. The medal is paid out. The red bell 1, the red bell 2, and the red bell 3 may be collectively referred to simply as “red bell”.

  Blue bell 1 is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol” on the active line. Also, blue bell 2 is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line, and blue bell 3 is valid “blue 7 symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol”. It is established by displaying on the line. With the establishment of Blue Bell 1, Blue Bell 2 or Blue Bell 3, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 10 when the inserted number is 3. The medal is paid out. The blue bell 1, the blue bell 2, and the blue bell 3 may be collectively referred to simply as “blue bell”.

  Black bell 1 is established by displaying “BAR symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line, and black bell 2 is “BAR symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line. It is established by being displayed. The black bell 3 is formed by displaying “BAR symbol-bell symbol-watermelon 1 symbol” on the effective line, and the black bell 4 is effective line “BAR symbol-peach cherry symbol-bell symbol”. It is established by being displayed above. When black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3 or blue bell 4 is established, when the number of inserted coins is two, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted coins is three Will receive 10 medals. The black bell 1, the black bell 2, the black bell 3, and the black bell 4 may be simply referred to as “black bell” in some cases.

  The special role (red) is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” on the active line. The special role (blue) is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” on the active line, and the special role (black) is “BAR symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. Is established on the active line. When the special combination (red), special combination (blue), or special combination (black) is established, when the inserted number is 2, 15 medals are paid out and the inserted number is 3. In this case, 11 medals are paid out. Special roles (red), special roles (blue), and special roles (black) may be collectively referred to simply as “special roles”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the RT1 operation state is entered when the game is in the general gaming state, when a special combination is established, or when an “end” to be described later is displayed. That is, the special combination is the RT1 act combination. In the present embodiment, since the general gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the RT1 operating state, it is advantageous for the player not to establish a special combination in the general gaming state.

  Here, the special role may be established when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, the black bell special role group, or the entire role group is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, by establishing one of the red bells, specifically, by stopping and displaying the red 7 symbol in the left symbol display area 4L The establishment of special roles can be avoided. In other words, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, if the player knows that the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning role, the red bell is established. Formation of a special combination can be avoided by performing a stop operation. The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning role during the general gaming state, any role group is determined. The RT1 actuating role information indicating whether or not the game has been performed becomes information advantageous to the player.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is a case where the navigation point to which points are added when a predetermined condition is satisfied is 1 or more, and the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group or the When any of the black bell special combination groups is determined as the internal winning combination, the RT1 operating combination information is notified to the player. Therefore, the more navigation points, the more advantageous it is that the player can continue the game in the general gaming state for a long period of time. In the present embodiment, the navigation point is determined by lottery and added when a determined combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, or when BB1, BB2, or RB is established.

  The watermelon 1 is established by displaying “watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol” on the effective line, and the watermelon 2 is “replay symbol-watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol” on the effective line. It is established by being displayed on the screen. When watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 6 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3. .

  Replay 1 is established by displaying “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line, and replay 2 is displayed “watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line. It is established by When the replay 1 or the replay 2 is established, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game where the replay is established are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value. In the present embodiment, when the replay combination group is determined to be an internal winning combination, the reel stop control is activated regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” "Or" Watermelon 1 design-Replay design-Replay design "will be displayed on the active line.

  BB1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB1 operation state is established. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB1 operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB1 gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 450. The RB1 gaming state is terminated when the number of games played in the RB1 gaming state reaches eight times or when the number of winnings reaches eight. However, even before the end condition is satisfied, when the BB1 operation state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 450, the RB1 gaming state is ended accordingly.

  BB2 is established when “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB2 operation state is established. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB2 operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB1 gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 345. Similarly to the case of the BB1 operating state, when the BB2 operating state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB1 gaming state is ended accordingly. BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as BB. .

  The RB is established when “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is displayed on the active line, and thereafter, the RB2 gaming state is set. The RB2 gaming state is ended when the number of games played in the RB2 gaming state reaches eight times or when the number of winnings reaches eight.

  Also, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3, black bell 4, special role (Red), special combination (blue), special combination (black), watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2 or a combination of symbols other than RB is displayed on the active line Then, it will be lost.

  Next, the bonus operation time table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating state and the BB2 operating state may be collectively referred to as a BB operating state.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, termination conditions relating to the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, the RB1 game state, and the RB2 game state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “450” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the BB1 operation state, and “value” for the bonus end number counter is set as the end condition for the BB2 operation state. 345 "is specified. Further, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 operating state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 450, and the BB2 operating state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 345. Further, the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state are ended when eight games are played or when eight prizes are won.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area and carryover combination storing area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, FIG. 11 (1) is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area | region of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. FIG. 11 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 2 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 3 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (4) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 4 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (5) is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, and store internal winning combination information. . Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores “1”, thereby red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2 respectively. , Red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, and blue bell 3 indicate that they are internal winning combinations. Further, each of the bits “0” to “6” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores “1”, so that black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3, black bell 4, This indicates that the special combination (red), special combination (blue), and special combination (black) are internal winning combinations. Each bit of “0” to “3” constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area stores “1”, so that watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, and replay 2 are internal winning combinations, respectively. Indicates. Bits “0” to “2” constituting the internal winning combination 4 storage area indicate that BB1, BB2, and RB are internal winning combinations by storing “1”, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, an unused area such as the bit “7” in the internal winning combination 1 storage area can be used when more combinations are set. Further, if there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, the internal winning combination storing area 5 can be newly allocated on the RAM 33. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 33. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  Next, the carryover combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33 and stores carryover combination information. In the carryover combination storage area, data “0” or “1” is stored in each of the bits “0” to “2”, thereby indicating whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. Show.

  Here, the BB1 carryover state refers to a state where BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. The same applies to the BB2 carryover state and the RB carryover state.

  Next, the operating flag storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “5”, so that RB1 is operating, RB2 is operating, BB1 is operating, BB2 is operating, Indicates whether RT1 is operating or RT2 is operating. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. RB1 operating, RB2 operating is collectively referred to as RB operating flag, BB1 operating, BB2 operating is collectively referred to as BB operating flag, RT1 operating or RT2 operating is collectively referred to as RT operating flag. . A similar operating flag storage area (sub) is also provided on the SDRAM 73 of the sub control circuit 70, and the sub CPU 71 manages it based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60.

  Here, the transition conditions or operating conditions of each gaming state and operating state are summarized. First, the RB1 gaming state operates repeatedly in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state. The RB2 gaming state is activated when RB is established. When the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the RB2 gaming state ends, the game state transitions to the general gaming state. The RT1 operation state is activated when a special combination is established in the general gaming state or when an end point described later is displayed, and any bonus (BB1, BB2, RB) is not determined as an internal winning combination 1200 The game ends when the game is digested. Next, the RT2 operation state is activated when any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state or the RT1 operation state, and is terminated when the bonus is established.

  Next, the end eye determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the end eye determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The end eye defined in the end eye determination table is displayed in the symbol display area 4L when the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination. A possible symbol combination. For example, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is irregular, and the symbol related to the red bell, special role (blue) or special role (black) This is a combination of symbols displayed on any effective line when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the combination cannot be drawn and displayed. Note that the stop operation order is irregular means that the first stop operation is a stop operation on the right reel 3R or the middle reel 3C. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, none of the bells are established. In this case, the combination or end point of the symbol related to the special combination is stopped on the active line.

  Note that it is difficult for the player to determine at a glance whether or not the combination of symbols related to the special combination or the end point is displayed, but if any special combination is established in the general gaming state or When the end time is displayed, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like produces an effect indicating that the general gaming state is ended and the RT1 operation state is set, and the next game is played for 5 seconds from the end of the game in the game. Therefore, the player can recognize that the special combination or end point is displayed in the general gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the general gaming state effect determination table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the general game state effect determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. In addition, a BB operation state effect determination table (not shown) and an RB game state effect determination table (not shown) are stored in the control ROM 72. The general game state effect determination table, the RT operation state effect determination table (not shown), the BB operation state effect determination table (not shown), and the RB game state effect determination table (not shown) are collectively referred to as an effect determination table.

  In the general game state effect determination table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. The general game state effect determination table is a table used to determine the content of the effect (effect number) in the general game state (sub). The sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect based on the random value acquired in advance and the lottery value defined in the general game state effect determination table (hereinafter, this lottery is referred to as “effect content lottery”). The sub CPU 71 determines more detailed effect data based on the effect content determined by the effect content lottery.

  In the general game state effect determination table shown in FIG. 14, “normal effect”, “壺 effect”, “mermaid appearance effect”, and “light-off effect” are provided as effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers “0” to “12”, respectively. ”,“ Dolphin-lighting production ”,“ Meteor starfish production ”,“ Sea current production ”,“ Jewelry production ”,“ Miu swimsuit production ”,“ Hirameki production ”,“ Ilkarulette production ”,“ Battle production ”,“ Sound production ” Is stipulated.

  Next, each production content will be described. First, when the production content “normal production” is determined, the production is not performed.

  Next, the effect content “壺 effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing 壺. When the sub-CPU 71 determines the content of the production “壺 -production”, the production corresponds to the design (normal, flashy) and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the kite based on the internal winning combination etc. The data is determined, and the effect data is used to notify that BB1, BB2, RB is determined as an internal winning combination, that the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, and the RB carryover state ("bonus notification"), or It is notified that the result of the internal lottery is lost.

  Next, the effect content “mermaid appearance effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a mermaid. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “Mermaid Appearance Production”, production data for displaying an image in which the mermaid appears from the right side or the upper side of the screen based on the internal winning combination, the progress of the game, etc., and the mermaid from the right side. Production data that displays an animated image in which the mermaid moves in a predetermined pattern when displayed, Production data that displays an animated image in which the mermaid plays the instrument when the mermaid is displayed from above, and the mermaid does not play the instrument Determining production data for displaying an animation image. In addition, when the sub CPU 71 determines effect data for displaying an animation image in which a mermaid plays a musical instrument (music is four patterns), the sub CPU 71 determines whether the speaker 21L or 21R matches the movement of the mermaid based on the effect data. Control to output music.

  Next, the effect content “light-off effect” is an effect that turns off the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R shown in FIG. 15 for each stop operation. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “extinguishment production”, based on the internal winning combination and the like, (1) the annular area 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation is performed at the first stop is extinguished. A first light-off pattern, (2) a second light-off pattern that turns off the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed at the time of the first stop and the second stop, (3) A third turn-off pattern for turning off the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed at the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop; 4) A fourth light-off pattern that turns off all the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R at the time of the third stop, and (5) a reel 3 on which the first stop operation and the third stop operation are performed at the time of the first stop and the third stop. Turn off the annular region 400 corresponding to Respectively to determine the corresponding effect data to the off pattern of the fifth off pattern. Here, when determining the effect content “light-off effect”, the sub CPU 71 decreases the brightness of the entire liquid crystal screen once based on the detection of the first stop operation, returns it to the original brightness again, and then determines it. Turn off the lights according to the turn-off pattern. For example, if the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “light-off production” by the production content lottery and determines the production data corresponding to the first light-off pattern, the sub CPU 71 determines the entire liquid crystal screen based on the detection of the first stop operation. The brightness of the first reel is lowered and then returned to the original brightness again. Then, based on the determined effect data, the annular region 400L corresponding to the left reel 3L on which the first stop operation is performed is turned off, and the second stop operation and the second stop 3. The annular regions 400C and 400R are not turned off by detecting the stop operation. Note that the sub CPU 71 may determine effect data for displaying an image of a shark, a mermaid, or a premier character after the annular region 400 is turned off.

  Next, the effect content “dolphin extinguishing effect” is an effect of displaying an image of a dolphin in the annular regions 400L, 400C, 400R for each stop operation. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect “Dolphin extinguishing effect”, based on the internal winning combination or the like, (1) a first pattern for displaying a dolphin image at the first stop, and (2) at the first stop. And a second pattern for displaying a dolphin image at the second stop, (3) a third pattern for displaying a dolphin image at the first stop, at the second stop and at the third stop, and (4) all at the third stop. Effect data corresponding to each pattern of the fourth pattern for displaying the image of the dolphin in the annular regions 400L, 400C, 400R is determined.

  Next, the effect content “meteor starfish effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing one or more starfishes. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect “Meteor Starfish Effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data corresponding to the number and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the starfish based on the internal winning combination. The bonus notification is performed based on the effect data. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. The notification at the time of the third stop is performed at any timing when the stop button 7 is pressed or when the stop button 7 is pressed and returned (when the player's finger is released). Is called.

  Next, the effect content “sea current effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the current. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “sea current production”, the color of the current (white, blue, green, red, black) and movement (current stops, Effect data is determined, and an animation image showing an ocean current is displayed by the effect data, thereby notifying an internal winning combination or the like. The sub CPU 71 displays the animation image at any one of the first stop time, the second stop time, and the third stop time. The sub CPU 71 may determine effect data for displaying an image showing a whale together with the ocean current.

  Next, the effect content “jewel effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image indicating a gem. When the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content “jewel effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data corresponding to the colors of the jewels (white, blue, green, red, black) based on the internal winning combination or the like. Bonus notification etc. are performed by data. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop.

  Next, the effect content “Miu swimsuit effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image indicating the character “Miu” wearing the swimsuit. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “Miu swimsuit production”, the sub-CPU 71 determines the swimsuit color (white, blue, green, red, black) and the background image (daytime background image, evening background) based on the internal winning combination. The effect data corresponding to each of the images) is determined, and bonus notification or the like is performed using the effect data. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop.

  Next, the effect content “inspiration effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a character and a balloon from the character. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “inspiration production”, characters such as “?”, “... ZZ” or “heart mark” in the balloon based on the internal winning combination or the progress of the game. , “Development”, “bulb”, “?”, “Sweat”, “navigation symbol” and the like are determined to correspond to the respective image data, and the liquid crystal display device 5 is supported based on the effect data. Display the image to be displayed. Further, the sub CPU 71 may determine effect data for displaying an image including a plurality of balloons.

  Next, the effect content “Ilcarulette effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image in which the card is rotating in the hula hoop ring. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content “Ilkarulette effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect data for displaying the characters or the like indicating “lost” or “BB” when the card stops for each stop. In addition, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data for displaying characters or the like indicating an internal winning combination and the like while the dolphin jumps into the hula hoop ring to stop the rotation of the card at the third stop.

  Next, the effect content “battle effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a scene in which a dolphin and a fox fight. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect “battle effect”, the effect data corresponding to the image that the dolphin attacks, the image that the kite attacks, the image that the dolphin or the kite wins, etc., based on the internal winning combination etc. Is determined according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the effect content “sound effect” is an effect that the speakers 21L and 21R output the sound. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “sound production”, the operation data for the start lever 6 and the operation sound for the start lever 6 are output as normal and the operation data for the start lever 6 based on the internal winning combination and the progress of the game. Production data that outputs different sounds (premier sounds), production data that does not output the operation sound for the stop button 7, production data that silences the BGM at the third stop, production data that outputs a dolphin cry when a medal is paid out To decide.

  Since the method of effect content lottery is lottery based on lottery values, description thereof is omitted. However, when subtracting the lottery value from the random number value, the sub CPU 71 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller (or larger) production number. In the present embodiment, when the effect content lottery is performed, a random number value in the range of “0 to 32767” is acquired in advance, and the general game state effect determination table includes one internal winning combination. The lottery value is defined such that the sum of the lottery values defined for (or the internal winning combination group) is “32768”. Further, hereinafter, the table used in the sub-control circuit 70 and the lottery value is defined, the lottery value is defined so that the total of the lottery values is “32768”.

  Next, the fixed point navigation point lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the determined navigation point lottery table for the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the fixed point navigation point lottery table, lottery values respectively corresponding to the navigation points to be added are defined. The fixed point navigation point lottery table is a table used for a navigation point lottery for determining a navigation point when a fixed combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the navigation point lottery table when the bonus is established in the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point lottery table when a bonus is established for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  A lottery value corresponding to each navigation point to be added for each bonus type is defined in the bonus point navigation point lottery table. The bonus establishment navigation point lottery table is a table used for navigation point lottery for determining a navigation point when BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as a display combination.

  The navigation point determined by the navigation point lottery performed using the fixed point navigation point lottery table or the bonus establishment navigation point lottery table is added to the value of the navigation point storage area of the SDARAM 73.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 18, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off. The main CPU 31 transmits a setting change command to the sub control circuit 70 when a setting change operation is performed from the setting change switch 200S. The setting change command includes information indicating a setting value.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process for setting the RB1 gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB1 gaming state in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 determines the gaming state in the current game based on the RB1 operating flag, the RB2 operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RT1 operating flag, and the RT2 operating flag. The game state information for identifying the game etc. is edited and set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 and 7), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8). Determine the role.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT2 operation processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S8).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S9). The start command includes, for example, information such as game state information and internal winning combination information.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S11). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the displayed symbol combination and determines the number of medals to be paid out (step S12). . In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the code number of the symbol displayed on the active line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9). Further, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area and updates the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S13). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S14). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit counter 19 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S14 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a ceiling game number counting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S16).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S17). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB2 operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, or the BB2 operating flag is on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S18). The process proceeds to S17. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S19.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on in the process of step S17, or when the process of step S18 is completed, refer to FIG. 28 later. The bonus operation check process described below is performed (step S19). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S19 as the process in the game, and when the process in step S19 ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next game.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB1 operating flag is on (step S32).

  If the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S32 that the RB1 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs RB1 operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 10) (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “8” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB1 operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 31 is always in the RB1 gaming state when it is in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, the main CPU 31 continues the BB1 operation state or the BB2 operation state even when either the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter becomes “0” in the previous game and the RB1 gaming state is ended. If so, the RB1 gaming state is set again. When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S4 in FIG.

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

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

  When determining that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0” in the process of step S41, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S43) and clears the automatic insertion counter (step S43). S44). The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number.

  When the processing of step S42 or step S44 is completed, the main CPU 31 then determines “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S45).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S46). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating 1 flag or the RB 2 operating flag is on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter to “2” (step S47), and proceeds to the processing of step S48. That is, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted medals to 2 in the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state, and sets the maximum inserted number of medals to 3 if not in the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S46 that the RB operating flag is not ON, when the process of step S47 is finished, the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value in the process of step S55 described later. When it is determined, or when it is determined that the start switch 6S is not turned on in step S56 described later, it is then determined whether or not a medal has passed (step S48). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S49).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S49 that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S53), and proceeds to the process of step S54. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, it then adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter (step S50). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” in the valid line counter (step S51) and transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S52), and proceeds to the processing of step S54. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48, after performing the process of step S52 or the process of step S53, the main CPU 31 checks the BET switches 11S to 13S (step S54). . Specifically, the main CPU 31 specifies the type when the 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S are on, and sets the insertion number counter, credit counter, and insertion number counter. Based on the maximum value, a value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated to update the insertion number counter. When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48 and any of the BET switches 11S to 13S is turned on, the main CPU 31 sets “5” to the effective line counter. Also, the value of the inserted number counter is updated based on the type of the BET switches 11S to 13S turned on, and a medal insertion command including information indicating the value of the inserted number counter is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S55). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S48. That is, the main CPU 31 performs steps until two medals are bet in the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state, or until three medals are bet in the case of not being the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state. The processes from S48 to S55 are repeated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, it next determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S56).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S56 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits the passage of medals (step S57) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIGS. 21 and 22 are flowcharts showing an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61). Specifically, when the RB1 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table as the internal lottery table, determines “13” as the number of lotteries, and sets the RB2 operating flag to When it is ON, the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “2” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the RB1 operating flag and the RB2 operating flag are off, the general gaming state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table, and “35” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S62).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S63). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “32” (step S64), and proceeds to the process of step S65.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S63 or after the process of step S64 is completed, the main CPU 31 then sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number ( Step S65).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value and sets it as random number data (step S66). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 in the process of step S5 as random number data to the random number data storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the value indicated by the random number data, and sets the subtraction result as random number data (step S68). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S67 from the value indicated by the random number data stored in the random number data storage area, and updates the random number data storage area with the subtraction result.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process in step S68, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S69). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 determines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S74), and proceeds to the processing of step S75. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that no digit has been set, it subtracts “1” from the winning number (step S70) and subtracts “1” from the lottery number (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S72).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S72, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S73). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S67. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S67 to step S72 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  Next, after completing the process of step S73 or the process of step S74, the main CPU 31 then sets the small role / replay data pointer to “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, It is determined whether it is “8” or “11” (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not any of “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, and “11”, the process proceeds to step S77. Transition to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is any one of “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, “11”, the internal winning combination The address of one storage area is determined as the storage destination address (step S76), and the process proceeds to step S80.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, or “11” in the process of step S75. In some cases, it is then determined whether the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, or “10” (step S77). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, or “10”, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, The addresses of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area are determined as storage destination addresses (step S79), and the process proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is any one of “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, “10”, the internal winning combination 1 storage area and The address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is determined as the storage destination address (step S78), and the process proceeds to step S80.

  Next, after finishing the process of step S76, the process of step S78, or the process of step S79, the main CPU 31 then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table, and performs the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The hit request flag is acquired based on (Step S80).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area indicated by the storage destination address (step S81).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S82). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S86). The internal lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 determines the address of the carryover combination storage area as the storage destination address (step S83) and refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table. The hit request flag is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S84). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area indicated by the storage destination address (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S86), and ends the internal lottery process. The main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process when this process is completed.

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

  The main CPU 31 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the internal lottery table changing process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S92).

  When determining that the RT1 operating flag is on in the process of step S92, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table (step S93). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 21) to the internal lottery for the RT1 operation state. The lottery value and data pointer specified in the table (FIG. 6 (2)) are changed. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S92 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on (step S94).

  When determining that the RT2 operating flag is not on in the process of step S94, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S94 that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT2 operating state internal lottery table (step S95). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 21) to the internal lottery for the RT2 operation state. The lottery values and data pointers specified in the table (FIG. 6 (3)) are changed. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery table change process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S63 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, RT2 operation processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the RT2 operation process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not BB1, BB2, or RB is included in the internal winning combination (step S101). Specifically, it is determined whether any bit in the internal winning combination storing area 4 is “1”. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, or RB, the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operation process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, or RB, it determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on (step S102).

  When determining that the RT2 operating flag is on in the process of step S102, the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operating process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 sets the RT2 operating flag to ON (step S103), and ends the RT2 operating process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operation process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S9 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop switch is not pressed, it executes the process of step S111 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S111 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S111 that an effective stop switch has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S112).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks (step S113).

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the symbol check count from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S114). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a constituent symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination among symbols within the symbol check count range from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. To do. At this time, when there are a plurality of constituent symbols related to the internal winning combination, a symbol with a high priority is searched. The priorities are defined as follows. First, the first priority is replay, and then the second priority is a bonus combination. The third and higher priorities are related to the payout of medals, and among them, the priority is higher in descending order of the number of medals to be paid out. In addition, when there are a plurality of symbols with the highest priority, any of them may be selected, but a priority when selecting in advance may be defined and selected according to the priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S115). Here, the number of sliding frames is the number of frames from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by the stop switch 7S. ~ The number of sliding frames of any value of “4” is determined. For this purpose, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks in the process of step S113, and searches for the position of the symbol with the highest priority within this range.

  Thus, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols, for example, when a pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is “0”, If the determined number of sliding symbols is “4”, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel so that the symbol related to the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. The symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the symbol at the position of the center line 8c when the pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed is referred to as the “stop start position”, and the stop start position. The stop control for stopping the symbol within the range of the number of sliding symbols from the center line 8c to the center line 8c is referred to as “retraction”. Furthermore, the symbol position where the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs the reel control process (step S173) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 29) described later based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above. The reel stop control process is stopped. The main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process when the corresponding reel is stopped by the reel control process (step S173) of the interrupt process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S117). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid (step S118). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S111. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S111 to step S118 until it is determined that all reels have stopped. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S12 in FIG.

  The main CPU 31 in the present embodiment displays the red cherry symbol in the left symbol display area 4L when only the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”). When a stop operation is detected at a timing that cannot be performed, a so-called chance eye is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Similarly, when only the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small role / replay data pointer is “2”), the main CPU 31 can display the peach cherry symbol in the left symbol display area 4L. When a stop operation is detected at a timing when it is not possible, chances are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The chance chance is a combination of symbols that suggests the possibility of being in the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. The player can have a sense of expectation from the chances of being displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Next, the ceiling game number counting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S121). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the RT1 game number counter (step S122), and the value of the RT1 game number counter becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S123).

  When determining that the value of the RT1 game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S123, the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT1 game number counter has become “0”, it sets the RT1 operating flag to OFF (step S124). That is, the main CPU 31 shifts from the RT1 operating state to the general gaming state. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a general game state transition command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S125), and ends the ceiling game number counting process.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the ceiling game number counting process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S17 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S131). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S138. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning has been established, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S132).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S132, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when it is determined that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S133). ).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S133 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, it next performs BB end time processing (step S134). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag that is on, and turns off the RB1 operating flag that is on.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S135). When the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S132, or the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S133. Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S136).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possibility counter subtracted in the process of step S136 is “0” (step S137). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S140. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S138.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning is not established in the process of step S101 or when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0” in the process of step S137, the game “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible number counter (step S138).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the possible game number counter subtracted in the process of step S138 is “0” (step S139). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S140. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S137 or when the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S139, Next, RB end time processing is performed (step S140). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag that is turned on. When the main CPU 31 performs the RB end process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S19 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S153. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S152). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “450” in the bonus end number counter when the display combination is BB1, and sets “345” in the bonus end number counter when the display combination is BB2. . Further, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB operating flag corresponding to the display combination and turns it off when the RT2 operating flag is on. Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S155.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2 in the process of step S151, it next determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S153). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S157. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 performs RB2 operation processing (step S154). Specifically, when the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and sets “8” in the possible winning number counter. The main CPU 31 turns on the RB2 operating flag, and turns it off when the RT2 operating flag is on.

  Next, when the processing of step S152 or step S154 is completed, the main CPU 31 then clears the carryover combination storing area (step S155) and transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S156). The bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB in the process of step S153, it next determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S157). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S159. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S158) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay in the process of step S157, it determines whether the display combination is a special combination (step S159). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a special combination (red), a special combination (blue), or a special combination (black). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a special combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S161. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not a special combination, the main CPU 31 refers to the end eye determination table (see FIG. 13) and determines whether or not the end eye is displayed (step S160).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S160 that the end point is not displayed, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end eye is displayed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S161.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a special combination in the process of step S159, or determines that the end eye is displayed in the process of step S160, it determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state. (Step S161). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether any operating flag is on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the game state is not the general gaming state, the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the game state is the general game state, it sets the RT1 operating flag to ON (step S162) and sets “1200” to the RT1 game number counter (step S163). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits an RT1 operation time command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S164), waits for 5 seconds (step S165), and ends the bonus operation check process. Thereby, as described above, an effect indicating that the RT1 operation state is set is performed by the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like, and the BET operation of the next game becomes impossible for 5 seconds from the end of the game in the game.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S171). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S172). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks signals from each switch.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S173). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 31 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 70 when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 25), the main CPU 31 indicates the stop control position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S174). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c and the WIN lamp 17 via the lamp driving circuit 45. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off. Further, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 via the display unit drive circuit 48. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S171 and restores the register (step S175). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

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

  First, the main board communication process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

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

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

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S203). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S201. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command. Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored in the message queue as a message by the process of step S204, and an effect registration described later is performed. The game information is transferred to the process (see FIG. 31).

  Next, the effect registration process performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S212). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a message in the message queue, it copies the game information from the message to the SDRAM 73 (step S213), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S214). ).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data when it is determined in the process of step S212 that there is no message in the message queue, or after the effect content determination process of step S214 (step S215). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. The rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75 based on the received image display command, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the image data. Are stored in one frame buffer area provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area every predetermined period (1/30 second). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the write image data area, and then displays the next image to be displayed. Write data.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S222), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a start command has not been received in the process of step S221, it then determines whether a reel stop command has been received (step S223). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the type of the reel 3 or the like (step S224), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S223, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S225). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S226), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in step S225 that the display command has not been received, it then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S227). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data according to the bonus type (step S228), and the operating state held in the sub-control circuit 70 according to the bonus type. The information (sub) is changed to the BB operating state (sub) and the RB gaming state (sub) (step S229), and the effect content determination process is terminated. Specifically, in step S229, the sub CPU 71 sets the corresponding BB1 operating flag (sub), BB2 operating flag (sub), RB1 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub), or The RB2 operating flag (sub) is turned on, and if the RT2 operating flag (sub) is on, it is turned off.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S227, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S230). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S234. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for bonus end (step S231), and the operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 is the general gaming state. (Sub) is changed (step S232), and the effect content determination process is terminated. Specifically, in the process of step S232, the sub CPU 71 operates the BB1 operating flag (sub), the BB2 operating flag (sub), the RB1 operating flag (sub), or the RB2 operation in the operating flag storage area (sub). Turn off the middle flag (sub).

  Next, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then sets the effect data corresponding to the received command (step S233) and ends the effect content determination process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 29).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S241). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB1 operating flag (sub), the BB2 operating flag (sub), the RB1 operating flag (sub), the RB2 operating flag (sub), the RT1 operating flag (sub), and RT2. It is determined whether or not the operating flag (sub) operating flag is OFF. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it performs a general gaming state effect determination table selection process, which will be described later using FIG. 34 (step S252), and proceeds to the process of step S254. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is the BB operating state (sub) (step S242). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag (sub) or the BB2 operating flag (sub) is on.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB operating state (sub) is in the process of step S242, the sub CPU 71 selects the BB operating state effect determination table (step S251), and proceeds to the process of step S253. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB operation state (sub) is not set, it is then determined whether or not the RB gaming state (sub) is set (step S243). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RB2 operating flag (sub) is on.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the state is the RB gaming state (sub) in the process of step S243, the sub CPU 71 selects the RB gaming state effect determination table (step S250), and proceeds to the process of step S253. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RB gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is in the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S244). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag (sub) is on. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT2 operating state (sub), the process proceeds to the process of step S247. On the other hand, when determining that the RT2 operation state (sub) is not established, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not BB1, BB2, or RB is included in the internal winning combination (step S245).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that BB1, BB2, or RB is not included in the internal winning combination in the process of step S245, the sub CPU 71 selects the RT operating state effect determination table (step S249), and proceeds to the process of step S253. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, or RB, the sub CPU 71 changes the operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT2 operating state (sub) (step). S246). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT2 operating flag (sub) and turns it off when the RT1 operating flag (sub) is on. The sub CPU 71 turns on the carryover flag corresponding to the BB1 carryover flag (sub), the BB2 carryover flag (sub), or the RB carryover flag (sub) together with the process of step S246.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT2 operation state (sub) in the process of step S244 or terminates the process of step S246, the sub CPU 71 then serves as an internal winning combination other than BB1, BB2, or RB. Is included (step S247). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the winning combination other than BB1, BB2, or RB is not included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 selects the RT operating state effect determination table (step S249), and proceeds to the processing of step S253. To do. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination includes a combination other than BB1, BB2, or RB, the sub CPU 71 masks the bit corresponding to BB1, BB2, or RB (step S248). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines the internal winning combination in which “1” is set in the area indicating the information related to the internal winning combination on the SDRAM 73 (the same area as the internal winning combination storing area of the main control circuit 60). “0” is set to the bit corresponding to the selected BB1, BB2, or RB. When the sub CPU 71 completes the process of step S248, the sub CPU 71 selects an RT operating state effect determination table (step S249), and proceeds to the process of step S253.

  Next, after completing the process of step S249, step S250, or step S251, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content based on the selected effect determination table (step S253).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a fixed combination point giving process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, following the process of step S252 or step S253 (step S254).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the determined effect content (step S255). When this process is finished, the effect lottery process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 29) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 30).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the general gaming state effect determination table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the general game state effect determination table selection process performed by the sub CPU 71 according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether the internal winning combination is any of a red single bell combination group, a blue single bell combination group, or a black single bell combination group (step S261). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the red single bell combination group, the blue single bell combination group, or the black single bell combination group, the process proceeds to step S265. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the red single bell combination group, the blue single bell combination group, or the black single bell combination group, next, whether or not the navigation point is “1” or more. Is determined (step S262).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more in the process of step S262, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S264. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S263), and proceeds to the process of step S264.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content according to the red single bell role group, the blue single bell role group, or the black single bell role group determined as the internal winning combination (step S264), and determines the effect for the general gaming state. The table selection process is terminated. In step S264, for example, when the red single bell role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 displays an image suggesting that the red single bell role group is determined as the internal winning combination. The effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is determined. Thereby, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop and display the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”) in the left symbol display area 4L with reference to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, thereby red bell. 1, red bell 2 or red bell 3 can be established. The same applies when the blue single bell combination group or the black single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is neither the red single bell combination group, the blue single bell combination group or the black single bell combination group in the process of step S261, then the navigation point is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S265). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect contents based on the general game state effect determination table (step S269), and the general game state effect determination table selection process. End. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more, then, whether the internal winning combination is any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group. Is determined (step S266). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group, the sub CPU 71 displays the content of the effect based on the general game state effect determination table. Determination (step S269), the general game state effect determination table selection processing is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group in the process of step S266, then, from the value of the navigation point storage area, “ 1 ”is subtracted (step S267), and the content of the effect is determined according to the red bell special role group, blue bell special role group or black bell special role group determined as the internal winning combination (step S268). The state effect determination table selection process is terminated. Note that, in step S268, for example, if the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 displays an image that suggests that the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning role. The effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is determined. Thereby, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop and display the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”) in the left symbol display area 4L with reference to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, thereby red bell. 1. The red bell 2 or the red bell 3 can be established, and the special combination (blue) or special combination (black) can be avoided. The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the general gaming state effect determination table selection process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S254 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 33).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the fixed combination point giving process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the fixed combination point giving process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a fixed combination group (step S271). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not a fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 ends the fixed combination point grant process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is a fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation point lottery based on the determined combination navigation point lottery table (step S272). Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the navigation point determined as a result of the navigation point lottery to the value in the navigation point storage area (step S273). When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, it finishes the fixed combination point grant process.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the fixed combination point giving process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S255 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 31).

  Next, display command reception processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1, BB2, or RB (step S281). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not BB1, BB2, or RB, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S284. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is BB1, BB2, or RB, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation point lottery based on the bonus point navigation point lottery table (step S282). Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the navigation point determined as a result of the navigation point lottery to the value of the navigation point storage area (step S283), and proceeds to the processing of step S286.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not BB1, BB2, or RB in the process of step S281, it then determines whether the display combination is any special combination (step S284). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any special combination, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S286. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any special combination, the sub CPU 71 changes the operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S285). The process proceeds to S286. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT1 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) in the process of step S285.

  After completing the process of step S283 or the process of step S285, or when determining that the display combination is not any special combination in the process of step S284, the sub CPU 71 then sets effect data based on the display combination. (Step S286), the display command reception process is terminated.

  Next, an embodiment in which the RB gaming state is controlled using the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag without using the two RB gaming states of the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state will be described. Specifically, instead of the internal lottery table determination table shown in FIG. 5, the internal lottery table determination table shown in FIG. 37 is used, and instead of the bonus operation time table shown in FIG. 10, the bonus operation shown in FIG. Use a time table. Further, each operating flag shown in FIG. 39 is used instead of each operating flag shown in FIG. Further, the main CPU 31 performs the bonus operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 40 in place of the bonus operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 19, and the internal lottery table change process shown in FIG. A lottery table change process is performed. Details will be described below.

  According to the internal lottery table determination table shown in FIG. 37, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, that is, when the RB operating flag is OFF, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used. At the same time, “35” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, that is, when the RB operating flag is on, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state is used and “2” is determined as the number of lotteries. Is done.

  The bonus operating time table shown in FIG. 38 defines the RB1 gaming state and RB2 gaming state end conditions as RB gaming state end conditions. Specifically, “8” and “8” are defined as the RB gaming state end condition for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively.

  In the operating flag storage area shown in FIG. 39, data “0” or “1” is stored in each area of bits “0” to “4”, so that RB is operating, BB1 is operating, and BB2 is operating. , Whether RT1 is operating or RT2 is operating.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 40 will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S181). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB operating flag is on (step S182).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S182 that the RB operating flag is on, the bonus operation monitoring process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs an RB operating process based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 38) (step S183). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “8” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process shown in FIG. 41 will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S191). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S194. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then changes the internal lottery table to the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table (step S192) and sets the number of lotteries to “ 13 "(step S193), and the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  When determining that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on in the process of step S191, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S194). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table (step S195), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S196).

  When determining that the RT2 operating flag is not on in the process of step S196, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT2 operating state internal lottery table (step S197) and ends the internal lottery table changing process.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the main CPU 31 starts an RB gaming state that ends when the game is played 8 times or wins 8 times based on the establishment of the RB, and the game is played 8 times or 8 The RB gaming state that is ended by winning a prize is performed at least once, and the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state that continues until a predetermined number of medals are paid out is started based on the establishment of BB1 or BB2. The ROM 32 has different winning probabilities for at least some of the winning combinations, and an RB2 gaming state internal lottery table used in the RB gaming state (ie, RB2 gaming state) started based on the establishment of the RB, and the BB1 operating state RB used in RB gaming state (ie, RB1 gaming state) during BB2 operating state An internal lottery table for gaming state is stored, and the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination using the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state in the RB gaming state (that is, RB2 gaming state) started based on establishment of RB. The internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state in the RB gaming state (that is, the RB1 gaming state) during the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, even in the same RB gaming state, the RB gaming state (that is, the RB2 gaming state) started based on the establishment of the RB and the RB gaming state in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state ( That is, in the RB1 gaming state), an internal lottery is performed using a different internal lottery table. That is, a new change can be added to the RB gaming state, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 has a special role in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R when the main CPU 31 is in a general gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player as compared to the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state. Based on the display of the specific symbol combination such as the symbol combination and the end eye, the RT1 operation state that is further disadvantageous for the player as compared with the general gaming state is started. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays information related to the game, and the sub CPU 71 displays a specific symbol combination such as a combination of symbols related to special roles and an end eye in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. When a combination that can be displayed, that is, a color bell special combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, an image corresponding to the RT1 operating combination information based on the internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the RT1 operation is performed. A navigation point corresponding to the number of notifications of the combination information is determined based on the determined combination group being determined as an internal winning combination, and the SDRAM 73 stores the determined navigation point in the navigation point storage area. At this time, the winning probabilities of the determined combination groups defined in the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table are different.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, in the general gaming state, the player can continue the general gaming state for a long period of time without starting the RT1 operation state as the number of navigation points increases. You will be interested in the final role group being determined as an internal winning role. In addition, since the probability that the determined combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is different between the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state, the player can have different expectations in the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game of the person.

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

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

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement | positioning table of the symbol on the reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general gaming states, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation states, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment, and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming states. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay of a game machine, and the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storage area | region and carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the end eye determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect determination table for general gaming states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen based on the production content "light-off production" of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point lottery table for fixed roles of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point lottery table at the time of bonus establishment of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of RT2 action | operation performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination table selection process for general game states performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the point provision process for fixed roles performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (2)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting unit;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which probability information indicating a winning probability for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations is defined;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means and the lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, by stopping the rotation of the reel, a plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area are displayed. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the design,
A display combination determination unit that determines whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to a combination is displayed in the symbol display area when variation of the plurality of symbols is stopped by the stop control unit;
Profit granting means for granting profit according to the winning combination determined by the display combination determining means;
First advantageous state starting means for starting a first advantageous state that is relatively advantageous for a player who continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied, based on establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination;
The first advantageous state is performed at least once, and the second advantageous state that is relatively advantageous to the player that continues until the predetermined condition is satisfied is started based on the establishment of the second advantageous state starting combination. Second advantageous state starting means for causing
With
The lottery table storage means has different winning probabilities for at least some of the winning combinations, and the first advantageous state lottery table used in the first advantageous state started based on the establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination. And storing a second advantageous state lottery table used in the first advantageous state in the second advantageous state,
The winning combination determination means determines an internal winning combination using the first advantageous state lottery table in the first advantageous state started based on the establishment of the first advantageous state starting combination, and the second advantageous state. An internal winning combination is determined using the second advantageous state lottery table in the first advantageous state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A combination of specific symbols is displayed in the symbol display area by the stop control means when the normal state is relatively unfavorable for the player compared to the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. Based on the disadvantageous state starting means for starting a disadvantageous state that is further disadvantageous for the player compared to the normal state;
An informing means for informing information relating to the game;
When the winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination as the internal winning combination when the stop control unit determines the winning combination that may cause the specific symbol combination to be displayed in the symbol display area. Notification control means for informing disadvantageous state start information based on
A notification count determining means for determining a notification count for causing the notification control means to notify the disadvantaged state start information based on the notification count determining role being determined as the internal winning combination;
Notification number information storage means for storing notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination means;
Further comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probabilities of the notification frequency determining role defined in the first advantageous state lottery table and the second advantageous state lottery table are different from each other.

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