JP2008229259A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to feel expectations for the continuation of the RT (replay) game state by reflecting the players' wills pertaining to the continuation and ending of the RT game state on the playing skill. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine makes a player start a mission game which imposes missions on the player corresponding to the progress of a game during the RB (regular bonus) game state. In the mission game, accomplishing requirements which enable the determination of the accomplishment of the mission according to whether satisfied or not and ending requirements for ending the mission game before the accomplishing requirements are satisfied are presented. In the mission game, it is determined whether the accomplishing requirements presented are satisfied or not until the ending requirements presented are met. When the accomplishing requirements are satisfied, the players are notified of winning combination information indicating that a cherry combination is determined as a winning combination at its decision under the RT game state. When the accomplishing requirements are satisfied, based on the mission, the count of notifying the players is determined of the winning combination information indicating that the cherry combination is determined as the winning combination. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, a plurality of symbols corresponding to each reel, and a symbol display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. All reels rotate on the basis of the player's insertion of game value such as medals and the operation on the start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), and the player operates on the stop button (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”). ), A gaming machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that stops and displays a symbol on a symbol display window when each reel stops is known. Such a gaming machine gives a game value (for example, a medal) to a player when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window.

  Based on the player's starting operation, the mainstream gaming machine currently draws one or more roles from among a plurality of roles in the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) and wins the winning combination ( Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation. The types of roles include, for example, a role that gives a game value to a player, a re-playing role that permits replay without any gaming value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”), and a game state that indicates a player For example, there is a role such as a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) that makes the game state relatively advantageous to the player.

In addition, a plurality of high-probability re-playing states (hereinafter referred to as “RT gaming states”) in which the probability that a replay is determined to be an internal winning combination is set higher than that in the general gaming state, There has been proposed a gaming machine that shifts the gaming state to another RT gaming state when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window in a certain RT gaming state. For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-143931 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the RT gaming state is a case where a predetermined number of unit games has been consumed regardless of the player's intention and gaming technique (for example, “the push” technique). The player can have the expectation that the RT gaming state can be continued by overcoming this condition because it ends under a predetermined condition such as when the combination of symbols related to the bonus is stopped and displayed. There wasn't.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and allows the player to have an expectation for the continuation of the RT gaming state by reflecting the player's intention and gaming technique regarding the continuation and termination of the RT gaming state. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that enables the above.

  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 each peripheral surface, and the plurality of reels. Among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols (for example, symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation (for example, The symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on the start switch 6S) described later and the start operation detecting means being detected by the start operation detecting means. (For example, 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 in a predetermined range, and the start operation detection means. Based on detection of a starting operation, random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 described later) that extracts a random number value generated by the random number generation means, and the random value extracted by the random number extraction means A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from among a plurality of combinations based on a lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table described later) in which a range of random values corresponding to a plurality of combinations is defined as a winning range. (For example, a main CPU 31 to be described later), a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, a stop switch 7S to be described later), a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a stop operation by the stop operation detecting means Is stopped to stop the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel. Compared with a control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and a lottery table used in other gaming states, a re-playing combination (for example, a replay described later) that permits the start of a game regardless of the input of game value. From a high-probability re-gaming state (for example, an RT gaming state to be described later) that determines a winning combination using a lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for an RT gaming state to be described later) in which the width of the winning range relating to A gaming state transition role (for example, red cherry, blue cherry, or yellow cherry described later) that shifts the gaming state to an unfavorable gaming state (for example, a general gaming state described later) that is disadvantageous to the player as compared to the high probability replaying state. ) Is displayed on the symbol display means, a gaming state transition means (for example, a transition from a high probability re-gaming state to a disadvantaged gaming state) When a specific display mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the main CPU 31) and the stop control means, a first advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a BB operation state described later) is generated. Generating a first advantageous state generating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and a second advantageous state that is generated during the first advantageous state and is advantageous to the player (for example, an RB gaming state described later) Second advantageous state generating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and a task game (for example, a later-described task game) in which a task corresponding to the progress of the game is imposed on the player during the second advantageous state. Task game starting means (for example, an image control microcomputer 72 described later) and an achievement condition (for example, a task role described later) for determining that the task has been achieved by satisfying the task game. Presenting the number of required games) and an end condition for ending the task game before the achievement condition is satisfied (for example, a game number corresponding to the number of task games described later is digested). In the presenting means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later) and the task game, it is determined whether or not the presented achievement condition is satisfied before the end condition presented by the presenting means is satisfied. In the determination means (for example, an image control microcomputer 72 described later) and the high-probability re-game state, when the game state transition combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means, the gaming state transition combination is won. Informing means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later) for notifying the winning combination information indicating that the winning combination is determined, and when the achievement condition is satisfied, the game state transition is performed based on the task. Winning combination has notice frequency determining means for determining the number of times of notifying the winning combination information indicating that it has been determined winning combination (e.g., image control microcomputer 72 which will be described later), characterized in that it comprises a a.

  With this configuration, the player can win in the high probability re-playing state by accomplishing the task by performing the game so that the achievement condition is satisfied before the presented end condition is satisfied. The role information can be notified. Further, by recognizing that the game state transition combination is determined to be a winning combination based on the winning combination information, the player can select a combination of symbols related to the game state transition combination in order to continue the high probability re-playing state. Since the intention to not display on the symbol display means is exerted, and the gaming technique of performing a stop operation so as not to display the combination of symbols related to the gaming state transition role on the symbol display means, a high probability The intention of the gaming state and the gaming technique regarding the continuation of the re-gaming state are reflected, and the player can be expected to continue the high-probability re-gaming state. Further, in the task game, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the game must be performed so that the achievement condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied, or while the end condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the interest in games can be improved. In addition, the issue game is imposed on the player in the second gaming state advantageous to the player, so that the end condition is satisfied before or while the end condition is not satisfied, Since the player can be given a sense of expectation that profits can be obtained at the same time as the tension that the game must be performed so as to satisfy the achievement condition, the interest in the game can be further improved. Furthermore, an interesting task game can be provided to the player by determining the number of times that the winning combination information is notified according to the achieved task.

  According to the present invention, in the game, the player achieves the task by playing the game so that the achievement condition is satisfied before the presented end condition is satisfied. Can receive information on the winning combination information. Further, by recognizing that the game state transition combination is determined to be a winning combination based on the winning combination information, the player can select a combination of symbols related to the game state transition combination in order to continue the high probability re-playing state. Since the intention to not display on the symbol display means is exerted, and the gaming technique of performing a stop operation so as not to display the combination of symbols related to the gaming state transition role on the symbol display means, a high probability The intention of the gaming state and the gaming technique regarding the continuation of the re-gaming state are reflected, and the player can be expected to continue the high-probability re-gaming state. Further, in the task game, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the game must be performed so that the achievement condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied, or while the end condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the interest in games can be improved. In addition, the issue game is imposed on the player in the second gaming state advantageous to the player, so that the end condition is satisfied before or while the end condition is not satisfied, Since the player can be given a sense of expectation that profits can be obtained at the same time as the tension that the game must be performed so as to satisfy the achievement condition, the interest in the game can be further improved. Furthermore, an interesting task game can be provided to the player by determining the number of times that the winning combination information is notified according to the achieved task.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, 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 may be a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  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 as a substantially vertical surface and a liquid crystal display portion 2b of a liquid crystal display device 5 described later are formed in front of the center portion of the front door 1b. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back of the liquid crystal display portion 2b). On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute the symbol display means of the present invention.

  A substantially horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the panel display 2a and the liquid crystal display 2b. On the left side of the pedestal unit 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12 and a maximum BET button 13 for betting a credited medal 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 of coins that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum coining number”)). Is inserted. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, a later-described winning line is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals inserted to perform a unit game (that is, the inserted number). The 1-BET lamp 9 a is turned on when the 1-BET button 11 is operated or when one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. 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 insertion slot 22. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the maximum BET button 13 is operated or when three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) that electrically connects the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 61, the main control circuit 60, or the sub control circuit 61 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 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 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, a gaming state transition means, a first advantageous state generating means, and a second advantageous state generating means of the present invention. Further, the random number generator 36 of this embodiment constitutes a random number generation means of the present invention, and the sampling circuit 37 constitutes a random number extraction means of the present invention.

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

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the random value extracted in the unit game is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, for each unit game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 18), which will be described later, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  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. 15 to 22 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 9 described later), a sub control circuit 61. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information specifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, payout number, bonus carryover information, and RT game number counter are set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 61 by the aforementioned command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30. At this time, in order to perform automatic stop, the microcomputer 30 sets an automatic stop timer based on the input start signal and measures a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds).

  This automatic stop means that when a stop signal from the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS is not detected within a predetermined time counted based on the input start signal, the microcomputer 30 This means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop by outputting a control signal to the motor drive circuit 39 without being based on the player's stop operation. When the microcomputer 30 performs this automatic stop, the reels 3L, 3C, 3C, 3C, 3C, 3C, 3C, 3L, 3C, Command to stop rotation of 3R. 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 the player's insertion operation to the respective BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, and from the credited medals, signals for instructing insertion of one, two or three medals are micro-signaled. Output to the computer 30.

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

  The medal sensor 22S detects 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 position 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 medal payout has been 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. A signal is generated to indicate

  The sub-control circuit 61 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 61 does not input commands, information, and 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 61.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 61 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 61 determines and displays an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Controls the determination and output of the production sound and sound effect output from.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 61 in the present embodiment will be described later.

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

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

  Here, in the ROM 32, a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 2) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Yes. 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.

  In addition, when the predetermined time has elapsed after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation and the automatic stop timer becomes “0”, the automatic stop is performed. Therefore, the reels 3L, 3L, A control signal for stopping and controlling 3C and 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39.

  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 along the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . 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 61 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 61 includes an image control circuit 70 and a sound / lamp control circuit 90. The image control circuit 70 controls the liquid crystal display device 5. The sound / lamp control circuit 90 controls sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and lighting of the LED 101 and the lamp 102.

  The image control circuit 70 includes a serial port 71, an image control microcomputer 72, a program ROM 73, a work RAM 74, a calendar IC 75, an image control IC 76, an image ROM 79, and a video RAM 80.

  The serial port 71 receives a command output from the main control circuit 60. The serial port 71 outputs a command generated by the image control microcomputer 72 to the sound / lamp control circuit 90.

  The image control microcomputer 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a program stored in the program ROM 73. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 receives a command indicating a gaming state, an internal winning combination or the like from the main control circuit 60, and receives date / time data (hereinafter referred to as “date / time data”) from the calendar IC 75. Acquired and stored in the work RAM 74. The image control microcomputer 72 executes the program while referring to the game state identifier, winning combination identifier, date / time data, and the like stored in the work RAM 74, whereby the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the like. The effect identifier and the effect data for defining the contents of the effect are determined.

  Further, the image control microcomputer 72 outputs a control command to the sound / lamp control circuit 90 via the serial port 71 based on the determined effect identifier and effect data.

  Furthermore, the image control microcomputer 72 executes the random number acquisition program stored in the program ROM 73, thereby acquiring a random number value used when determining the effect identifier. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 61 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  In the present embodiment, when the game state is the RB game state, the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the task corresponding to the progress of the game is determined in the task determination process (see FIG. 28) described later. A task game (mini game) in which a task is imposed on a player as a mission is started. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 sets data corresponding to the task determined in the task determination process in the task flag indicating whether or not a task game is being played, and in response to the determined task, The number of games played (hereinafter referred to as “number of task games”), an identifier (hereinafter referred to as “task role identifier”) for identifying the role subject to be processed (hereinafter referred to as “task role identifier”), The number of times to be established (hereinafter referred to as “necessary number of establishments”) is set in the task game number counter, the task combination storage area, and the number of established times counter, respectively. The image control microcomputer 72 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to perform an effect corresponding to the task game by determining an effect identifier corresponding to the task during the task game. Thereby, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display unit 2b, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the task is displayed, for example, “Align the bells 8 times within 8 games!”. Here, “8 games” indicates the number of task games, “Bell” indicates a task role, and “8 times” indicates the number of required games.

  Further, the image control microcomputer 72 needs to establish the number of establishment of the task combination displayed in the effect display area 23 until the number of games indicated by the number of task games displayed in the effect display area 23 is consumed. It is determined whether or not the number of times has been reached. At this time, the image control microcomputer 72 recognizes that the task has been achieved when the number of times that the task combination has been reached reaches the required number of times, and adds the value of the grant point corresponding to the task to the value of the cherry notification counter described later. To finish the assignment game. On the other hand, the image control microcomputer 72 recognizes that the task has not been achieved and ends the task game when the number of tasks indicated by the number of task games has been consumed before the number of task combinations has reached the required number of times. Note that the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment constitutes the subject game start means, determination means, and notification count determination means of the present invention.

  The program ROM 73 stores programs such as an image control program executed by the image control microcomputer 72 and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 12 to 14 described later).

  The work RAM 74 is used as temporary work storage means when the image control microcomputer 72 executes each program. For example, the work RAM 74 stores a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, an in-game identifier, an effect identifier, a gaming state identifier, a winning combination identifier, a carryover combination identifier, a display combination identifier, an assignment flag, an assignment game number counter, and an assignment combination storage. Information such as the area and the number-of-establishment counter is stored.

  The calendar IC 75 stores date / time data input from an operation unit (not shown) of the gaming machine 1. The image control microcomputer 72 executes various effects using the date / time data. Note that the data stored in the aforementioned work RAM 74 and calendar IC 75 is data to be backed up.

  The image control IC 76 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “VDP”) includes a control RAM 77 that stores image data, date / time data, and the like transmitted from the image control microcomputer 72.

  The image control IC 76 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. When receiving an image display command or the like from the image control microcomputer 72, the image control IC 76 reads image data stored in the image ROM 79 in order to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The image control IC 76 sequentially superimposes the image data read from the image ROM 79 from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and stores the data in the video RAM 80 described later, thereby synthesizing the image data, and the liquid crystal display device 5. To supply. As a result, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 5 of this embodiment comprises the presentation means and alerting | reporting means of this invention.

  The control RAM 77 is used as temporary storage means when the image control microcomputer 72 executes the image control program. Various variables such as a VDP counter are assigned to the control RAM 77 of the present embodiment. This VDP counter is incremented based on a clock signal transmitted from the image control IC 76 to the image control microcomputer 72, and from the timing when the bank control instruction described later is sent from the image control microcomputer 72 to the image control IC 76 last time. Used to determine whether 1/30 seconds or more have elapsed.

  The image ROM 79 stores image data constituting an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The video RAM 80 is used as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 76 generates a display image from the image data. The video RAM 80 is composed of two frame buffers, a writing image data area for storing image data transferred from the image control IC 76 and a display image data area for storing image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. These frame buffers are alternately switched by the image control IC 76 (that is, the banks are switched), whereby image data is sequentially supplied to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The sound / lamp control circuit 90 includes a serial port 91, a sound / lamp control microcomputer 92, a work RAM 93, a program ROM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The serial port 91 receives a command generated by the image control microcomputer 72 via the serial port 71.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 controls the lighting of the LED 101 and the lamp 102 and the output sound of the speakers 21L and 21R based on the program stored in the program ROM 94. Specifically, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 receives a command from the image control circuit 70 and stores it in the work RAM 93. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 executes the program stored in the program ROM 94 based on the information stored in the work RAM 93 to control the sound source IC 95 and the lighting of the LED 101 and the lamp 102.

  The sound source IC 95 reads out sound data stored in the sound source ROM 97 and amplifies the read sound data using the power amplifier 96 in accordance with control by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 92.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table used in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 18) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process for each gaming state, and the number of lotteries. 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 and the number of lotteries is “7”. Is determined. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the RB gaming state internal lottery table is used and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RT gaming state, it is determined that the RT gaming state internal lottery table is used, and “7” is determined as the number of lotteries. However, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT gaming state, the number of lotteries is updated to “6” in the internal lottery process when a later-described BB carryover state.

  Here, the RB gaming state includes an RB1 gaming state and an RB2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RB gaming state includes an internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state and an internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state, and an internal winning combination is performed in the internal lottery processing by the processing in step S33 (see FIG. 16) described later. The RB1 gaming state internal lottery table or the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is determined as a table used for determination.

  Next, an internal lottery table used to determine an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 18) described later will be described with reference to FIG. 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 an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming 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 RB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (4) is a diagram showing an example of the RT lottery state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state are selectively used for each gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5). Also, the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state are determined for each gaming state based on the results of the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5) and the processing of step S33 (see FIG. 16) described later. Can be used properly.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value are defined for each winning number. The winning number corresponds to each combination and is a number used when determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process. Specifically, the winning numbers “1” to “7” correspond to red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and BB, respectively. For example, in the internal lottery table for a general gaming state, “1965” is defined as the lower limit value and “7964” is defined as the upper limit value for the winning number “4” corresponding to the bell.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 is in the internal lottery process. When the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is a value within the range from the lower limit value specified in the internal lottery table to the upper limit value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “winning range”), it corresponds to the winning range. The role related to the winning number is determined as an internal winning combination. In the internal lottery process, if the random number is a value that is not included in any winning range, it means that the lottery is out of the internal lottery and “0” is determined as the winning number.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the internal lottery table for a general gaming state occupies a range of “0 to 18994” when the winning ranges corresponding to each winning number are collectively regarded as one winning range. That is, since the random number value is extracted from “0” to “65535”, one of the winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination at a ratio of “18995/65536”. Note that the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6A is omitted for the case where the number of inserted medals is one and two.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (2), the winning range for replay and BB is not defined in the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state, and the number of medals inserted per unit game in the RB gaming state is Since it is determined to be one, the winning range for the case where the number of inserted medals is 2 or 3 is not defined. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 6 (2), the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state always has an internal role of “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, “yellow cherry”, “bell” or “watermelon”. It is stipulated that it will be determined as a winning role. In particular, since the winning range related to “Bell” is the most widely defined as “3-64535”, in the RB1 gaming state, the bell is determined to be an internal winning combination with a probability of “64533/65536”. Become. Also, as will be described later, when the number of inserted medals is 1, when the bell wins, there are 15 payouts, so compared with the general gaming state in which the internal lottery table for general gaming state is used, In the RB1 gaming state in which the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state is used, many medals are paid out with a small number of unit games.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (3), the winning range for replay and BB is not defined in the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state, and the number of medals inserted per unit game in the RB gaming state is Since it is determined to be one, the winning range for the case where the number of inserted medals is 2 or 3 is not defined. Further, in the example of FIG. 6 (3), the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state always has an internal role of “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, “yellow cherry”, “bell” or “watermelon”. It is stipulated that it will be determined as a winning role. In particular, since the winning range related to “Watermelon” is most widely defined as “503 to 65535”, in the RB2 gaming state, the watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of “65033/65536”. Become. Also, as will be described later, when the number of inserted medals is one and there are 6 payouts when the watermelon wins, compared to the general gaming state in which the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used, In the RB2 gaming state in which the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is used, many medals are paid out with a small number of unit games.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (4), in the RT gaming state internal lottery table, the winning range corresponding to replay is defined wider than the winning range corresponding to replaying in the general gaming state internal lottery table. In addition, each winning range related to a combination other than replay has the same size as the winning range related to the same combination in the internal lottery table for general gaming state. Therefore, in the RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined to be an internal winning combination is higher than in the general gaming state, and the winning range of the replay in the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state is the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Since the probability of falling out of the internal lottery is reduced by the amount that is wider than the winning range corresponding to the replay in the game, the player can advantageously play the game as compared with the general gaming state.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 18) described later will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is defined. The internal symbol combination determination table defines an internal symbol combination that is 1-byte data, and the internal symbol combination can be identified by the data. Specifically, each combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The data of the internal winning combination is stored in an internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, and is referred to when determining the internal winning combination in the main control circuit 60. When a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, “1” is stored in the corresponding bits.

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

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

  In the symbol combination table, red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and BB are set as display combinations.

  The red cherry is formed by displaying “red cherry-ANY-ANY” along the active line. As a result, two medals are paid out. Note that “ANY” represents any symbol.

  The blue cherry is formed by displaying “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” along the active line. As a result, two medals are paid out.

  The yellow cherry is formed by displaying “yellow cherry-ANY-ANY” along the active line. As a result, two medals are paid out.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, any of red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry (hereinafter, red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry may be collectively referred to as “cherry”). When such a combination is determined to be a display combination, the RT gaming state ends. Therefore, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, the player does not use the cherry as a display role, that is, by performing a stop operation so that the combination of symbols related to the cherry is not displayed along the active line. The RT gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state can be continued. Therefore, in the RT gaming state, when a cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, information indicating which of red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination is meaningful information for the player. It becomes.

  The bell is established by displaying “bell-bell-bell” along the active line. As a result, 15 medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is established by displaying “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” along the active line. As a result, six medals are paid out.

  Replay is established by displaying “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. Thereby, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. In other words, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. In this embodiment, when the replay is determined to be an internal winning combination, the reel stop control operates regardless of the timing of the stop operation except for the case of automatic stop. -"Replay" will be displayed along the active line.

  BB is established by displaying “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. Thereafter, the BB operation state is entered. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB operation state, the RB gaming state is continuously operated until the number of medals paid out exceeds 250. Further, the RB gaming state is ended when the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or when the number of winnings reaches 8 times. However, even before the end condition is satisfied, if the BB operation state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 250, the RB gaming state is ended accordingly. In the present embodiment, when the BB operation state ends, the gaming state shifts to the RT gaming state.

  Further, when a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, and BB is displayed along the active line, the game is lost.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a bonus operation time table used when setting conditions for ending the BB operation state or the RB game state will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the bonus operation time table, end conditions relating to the BB operation state and the RB game state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “250” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the BB operation state end condition, and the RB game state end condition is the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings. “12” and “8” are defined for the values, respectively. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB operation state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 250, and the RB gaming state ends when the game is played 12 times or won 8 times. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, an internal winning combination storing area for storing internal winning combination information will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination storing area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The 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 “6” constituting the internal winning combination storing area of FIG. 10 stores “1”, thereby red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, bell, Indicates that watermelon, replay, and BB are internal winning combinations.

  In the present embodiment, the bit “7” in the internal winning combination storing area is not used, but can be used when setting a combination other than red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, or BB. Further, if there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, an internal winning combination storing area can be newly allocated on the RAM 33. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 33. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  Next, a carryover combination storage area for storing carryover combination information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. In the carryover combination storage area, data “0” or “1” is stored in the bit “6” area to indicate whether or not the BB carryover state is set.

  Here, the BB carryover state means that when the BB is determined as the internal winning combination, the BB is carried over as the internal winning combination until the combination of symbols related to the BB is displayed along the active line. The state that is.

  Next, an effect identifier lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the effect identifier lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effect identifier lottery table is a table used when determining the effect identifier. The effect identifier is data for identifying the type of effect, and various effects by the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102 are performed based on the effect identifier and effect data described later.

  The RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is an effect identifier lottery table used when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table, a range of random values corresponding to the effect identifier is defined for each gaming state. That is, the effect identifier is determined depending on which random value range is included in the gaming state. In the RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table, when the RB gaming state is the RB1 gaming state, “Problem A”, “Problem B”, “Problem C”, “Problem D”, “Problem E” A range of random values is defined so that any one of the above is determined. In addition, in the RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table, when the RB gaming state is the RB2 gaming state, “Problem A”, “Problem B”, “Problem C”, “Problem F”, “Problem” A range of random values is defined so that any one of “G” is determined.

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

  In the effect data determination table, effect data is defined for each effect identifier according to each game stage at the start operation, at the first stop, at the second stop, at the third stop, and at the time of determining the display combination. Based on the effect data, effects by the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102 are performed at each game stage.

  In the effect data determination table in the present embodiment, “task D-1” is defined as start effect data at the start operation in association with the effect identifier “task D”, and the first at the time of the first stop. “Problem D-2” is defined as stop effect data. Further, “Problem D-3” is defined as the second stop effect data at the time of the second stop, and “Problem D-4” is specified as the third stop effect data at the time of the third stop. Further, “Problem D-5”, “Problem D-6”, and “Problem D-7” are defined as display effect data when the display combination is determined.

  “Problem D-1” is effect data for presenting an issue corresponding to the effect identifier “issue D”. As shown in FIG. 32, in the effect display area 23, “ “Please arrange the bells 8 times within 8 games!” Is displayed, the number of remaining games in the game (that is, the number of games obtained by subtracting the number of games digested from the number of task games), and the number of winnings The current number of established assignments is displayed. Here, the number of remaining games corresponds to the value of the task game number counter, and the number of winnings corresponds to the number of times the number of established times counter is subtracted from the number of required establishments.

  In addition, “Problem D-2”, “Problem D-3”, and “Problem D-4” are effect data for presenting “Problem D”. In the area 23, the task, the number of remaining games, and the number of winnings are displayed, and an image or the like for enhancing the effect is displayed.

  In “Task D-5”, the number of games indicated by the number of task games is not digested, but when the task has not been achieved, that is, in “Task D”, the number of digest games of the task game is less than 8 However, it is the effect data in the case where the number of wins of the bell is less than 8, and as shown in FIG. 33, it is necessary to make the effect display area 23 win the bell several times before the task is achieved. As well as the number of remaining games and the number of winnings.

  “Problem D-6” is effect data when the problem is achieved, that is, in “Problem D”, when Bell wins 8 times when 8 games are digested, as shown in FIG. In the effect display area 23, the acquired awarded points are displayed as “1 POINT GET”.

  “Problem D-7” is effect data when the task is not achieved, that is, in “Problem D”, when 8 games are consumed before the bell wins eight times, as shown in FIG. In addition, in the effect display area 23, “sorry ...” indicating that the task game has ended before the task is achieved is displayed.

  When “Problem A” to “Problem C” and “Problem E” to “Problem G” are determined as the production identifiers, as in “Problem D”, each game stage shown in FIG. Although the presentation data is determined, the content of the presented task, that is, the combination of the number of task games, the task combination, and the number of required times is different.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a case where a cherry is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT gaming state, and when the value of a cherry notification counter described later is “1” or more, The player is notified that the cherry is determined as the winning combination (hereinafter, the notification that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination is referred to as “cherry notification”). Specifically, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that red cherry, blue cherry, or yellow cherry is an internal winning combination in an effect identifier determination process (see FIG. 27) described later, red cherry, blue cherry, In order to determine the effect identifier “notification H”, “notification I” or “notification J” for notifying that the yellow cherry is determined to be the internal winning combination, and to notify the cherry based on the determined effect identifier Will be performed.

  In the effect data determination table in the present embodiment, “notification H-1” is defined as start effect data at the start operation in association with the effect identifier “notification H”, and the first at the time of the first stop. “Notification H-2” is defined as stop effect data. Further, “notification H-3” is defined as the second stop effect data at the second stop, and “notification H-4” is defined as the third stop effect data at the third stop. In addition, “notification H-5” is defined as display effect data when the display combination is determined. Based on these effect data, an image notifying that the red cherry is determined to be the internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Next, the problem determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a task determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The assignment determination table is a table used when determining an assignment imposed on the player in the assignment game.

  In the assignment determination table, random numbers corresponding to the production identifiers “assignment A”, “issue B”, “issue C”, “issue D”, “issue E”, “issue F”, and “issue G”, respectively. Range, bit data, number of task games, number of required formation, task combination and grant points are defined.

  In a problem determination process (see FIG. 28), which will be described later, a problem is determined depending on in which random value range the extracted random value is included. Specifically, an effect identifier is determined. Here, since the random number value is extracted from “0” to “127” in the task determination process, if the extracted random number value is “128” or more, the task is not selected. It will be.

  When the task is determined, the bit data corresponding to the determined task, the number of task games, the number of required times, and the task role identifier are respectively a task flag, a task game number counter, a number of completed times counter, and a task role storage. Set to area.

  For example, when the range of the extracted random number value is a value within the range of “0” to “15”, “task A” is determined as the effect identifier, and the task flag, the task game number counter, and the establishment number counter In the assignment combination storage area, “00000001”, “8”, “1” and an assignment combination identifier indicating red cherry are set, respectively. If the range of the extracted random number value is a value within the range of “32” to “47”, “task C” is determined as an effect identifier, and a task flag, a task game number counter, and a number-of-success counter In the assignment combination storing area, “000000100”, “8”, and “1” are set, respectively, and an assignment combination identifier indicating yellow cherry is set.

  Further, when the task is achieved, that is, when the value of the establishment number counter becomes “0”, a grant point corresponding to the accomplished task is determined, and the value of the determined grant point is the cherry notification count. It is added to the counter value.

  Further, FIG. 14 shows the task content corresponding to each task for the sake of convenience of explanation, but the text data indicating the task content is stored in the image ROM 79, and the image data is based on the determined effect identifier. It is read by the control IC 76 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  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. 15, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process of generating an RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and checks the input of the start switch 6S.

  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 sets a gaming state identifier for identifying the gaming state in the current unit game in the RAM 33 based on the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S7). In this internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 determines the aforementioned internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), internal lottery table (see FIG. 6), and internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the gaming state. To determine the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter when the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more (that is, the RT game state). Further, when the value of the RT game number counter becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag. By turning off the RT operating flag, the RT gaming state ends in the next unit game.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S9). The start command includes, for example, information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, and a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S10). When determining that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process. (Step S11). In this wait process, the main CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that 4.1 seconds have elapsed in the process of step S10 or performs a wait process in the process of step S11, the main CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in the RAM 33 (step S12). . The main CPU 31 counts the above-mentioned 4.1 seconds by the set game monitoring timer, sets an automatic stop timer to automatically stop, and measures a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds). Start.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S13). For example, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag set in the RAM 33. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S14). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the player's stop operation.

  Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the displayed symbol combination and determines the number of medals to be paid out (step S15). . In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the code number of the symbol displayed along the active line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8). Further, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area and updates the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S16). The display combination command includes information on a display combination identifier that identifies the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S17). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number information 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 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number information 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 S17 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S18).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on (step S19). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is not on, that is, determines that both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off, The process proceeds to a bonus operation check process (step S21) described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S19 that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process (step S20) described later with reference to FIG. .

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S19 that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is not on, or performs a bonus end check process in the process of step S20, Check processing is performed (step S21).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a replay operation check process (step S22). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter when the display combination is replay. 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 S22 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S22 ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game. .

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 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 BB operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag is on (step S32).

  When determining that the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S32, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB1 operating flag and the RB2 operating flag are not on, that is, determines that both the RB1 operating flag and the RB2 operating flag are off, the bonus operating time table Based on (refer to FIG. 9), processing at the time of RB operation is performed (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “12” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . At this time, the main CPU 31 performs an RB lottery process for determining the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state as the RB gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 31 uses the random number value (0 to 65535) acquired for the internal lottery process, and when the acquired random value is “0 to 18970”, determines the RB1 gaming state as the RB gaming state. The RB1 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 6B) is determined as a table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process. Further, when the acquired random number value is “18971-65535”, the main CPU 31 determines the RB2 gaming state as the RB gaming state, and uses RB2 as a table used to determine the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process. An internal lottery table for gaming state (see FIG. 6 (3)) is determined. After completing this process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

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

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 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 the reception of medals (step S42), and proceeds to the processing of step S45. Here, the automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a replay has been established in the previous unit game.

  Next, 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 transmits a bet command. (Step S44). Here, the insertion number counter is data for counting the number of insertions. Also, the bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S42, when it finishes the process of step S44, finishes the process of step S52 described later, or finishes the process of step S53 described later, Then, it is determined whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (step S45). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, when determining that the acceptance of medals is permitted, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is an insertion process (step S46). Specifically, when the BET switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the main CPU 31 adds to the inserted number counter based on the type of the BET switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, the inserted number counter, and the credit counter. Calculate the value. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S46 that the process is not the input process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is the insertion process, the main CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter (step S47) and transmits a bet command (step S48). The main CPU 31 updates the credit counter instead of the inserted number counter when the addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited in the process of step S47.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S49). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S51. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is not on, it next determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3” (step S50).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S50 that the value of the inserted number counter is not “3”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is “3”, it proceeds to the processing of step S51.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S49 that the RB operating flag is on, or in the process of step S50, determines that the value of the input number counter is “3”, Next, addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited (step S51).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more (step S52). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not “1” or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S45, while when it determines that the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the acceptance of medals is not permitted in the process of step S45, and determines that it is not the insertion process in the process of step S46, the value of the inserted number counter in the process of step S50 is When it is determined that it is not “3”, or when it is determined that the value of the inserted number counter is “1” or more in the process of step S52, it is then determined whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on ( Step S53).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S53 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S45. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S54) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), and determines the internal lottery table (see FIG. 6) and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S62). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the BB carryover state. When the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, that is, determines that the carryover combination storage area is not in the BB carryover state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S64.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S62 that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, that is, is in the BB carryover state, the main CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “6” (step S63). By changing the number of lotteries to “6”, the main CPU 31 avoids determining the BB as an internal winning combination again in the subsequent processing despite the BB carryover state.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S62 or when the lottery number is changed to “6” in the process of step S63, Is set to the winning number (step S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (see FIG. 6) determined in step S61, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 is determined based on the winning number and the inserted number counter. It is determined whether or not the lower limit value is exceeded (step S65). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is not equal to or greater than the lower limit value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S69. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is equal to or greater than the lower limit value, the main CPU 31 then refers to the internal lottery table (see FIG. 6) in a similar manner, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 is determined. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than an upper limit value determined on the basis of the number and the inserted number counter (step S66).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S66 that the random number value is not less than or equal to the upper limit value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S69. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value is less than or equal to the upper limit value, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 7) and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores, in the internal winning combination storage area, the logical sum of the data indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S67 and the internal winning combination storing area (step S68). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores, in the internal symbol combination storage area, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination data in the internal symbol combination determination table and the internal symbol combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S65 that the random number value is not greater than or equal to the lower limit value, determines in the process of step S66 that the random number value is not less than or equal to the upper limit value, or in step S68. When the process is finished, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S69).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S70). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S71. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S64. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S64 to step S69 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S70 that the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 then stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area ( Step S71). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process and proceeds to the process of step S8 in FIG.

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

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 is not included in any winning range of the internal lottery table, the main CPU 31 executes the processes of steps S67 and S68. The process will be repeated without doing so. In this case, the internal winning combination storage area is “00000000” because the internal winning combination is not determined in the repetitive processing, and the internal winning combination storage area and the carryover combination storing area are not edited. . However, if the carryover combination storage area is in the BB carryover state, “1” is set to the bit corresponding to the bit “6”. As described above, when the process is repeated without executing the processes of step S67 and step S68, that is, even when the process is out of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination are retained in the BB carryover state. In order to make the bit pattern of the storage area the same bit pattern, the process of step S71 is performed.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing 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 S81). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that an effective stop switch is not pressed, the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S81 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S81 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S81 that the effective stop switch has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S82).

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 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 S84). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination in the symbols within the range of the number of symbol checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. . At this time, when there are a plurality of symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination, a symbol with a high priority is searched. The priorities are defined as follows. First, the first priority is replay, and then the second priority is BB. 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 S85). 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, control is performed to stop 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. At this time, “0” to “ The number of sliding frames having a value of “4” is determined. For this reason, “5” is set as the symbol check count in the process of step S83, and the position of the symbol with the highest priority within this range is searched.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S86). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs the reel control process (step S143) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 22) described later based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above. The reel stop control process is stopped. When the main CPU 31 stops the corresponding reel by the reel control process (step S143) of the interrupt process, the main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 61 (step S87). 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 S88). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S81. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S81 to step S87 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 S15 in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S102, or the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S104. If so, BB end time processing is then performed (step S105). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB operating flag that is on, turns off the RB operating flag when the RB operating flag is on, and sets the RB1 operating flag and RB2 Turn off the running flag.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets “1000” to the RT game number counter and turns on the RT operating flag when turning off the BB operating flag in the BB end time processing. . That is, when the main CPU 31 ends the BB operation state, the main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state from the next unit game to the RT gaming state. In the RT gaming state, 1000 unit games are performed, the symbol combination related to BB is stopped and displayed along the active line, or the symbol combination related to cherry is along the active line. Continue until stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 61 (step S106). When the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 61, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S108, or determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S110. Then, the RB end process is performed (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag, the RB1 operating flag, and the RB2 operating flag.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S21 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram 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 BB (step S121). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S125. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 then performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 9) (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “250” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the BB operation flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S123). After clearing the carryover combination storage area, the main CPU 31 then transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 61 (step S124).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB in the process of step S121 or when the process of step S124 is completed, the game state is the RT gaming state and the display combination Is a cherry (any of red cherry, blue cherry or yellow cherry) (step S125). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state identifier to determine whether the gaming state is the RT gaming state, and any one of the bits “0” to “2” in the display combination storing area is “1”. Is determined. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the RT gaming state or that the display combination is not cherry, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the RT gaming state and the display combination is cherry, the RT operating flag is set to OFF (step S126), and the bonus operation checking process is terminated. . That is, in the RT gaming state, the main CPU 31 terminates the RT gaming state when the combination of symbols related to the cherry is stopped and displayed along the active line.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S22 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S143). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 19), the main CPU 31 indicates the stop control position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 23, a command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command reception processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 updates various game information (step S201). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 updates information such as an internal winning combination and a stop start position stored in the work RAM 74 based on a command received from the main control circuit 60.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a command corresponding execution process described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S202). Specifically, based on the type of command received from the main control circuit 60, the image control microcomputer 72 processes a bet command reception process, a start command reception process, a reel stop command reception process, and a display combination command reception process. To determine the production data for each progressive pitch.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 makes a request for a lamp effect (step S203). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 gives a command for causing the sound / lamp control circuit (mSUB) 90 to perform an effect on the LED 101 and the lamp 102 based on the effect data determined in the process of step S202. Send. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 92 of the sound / lamp control circuit (msuB) 90 that has received the command performs control for causing the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to emit light at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 makes a request for a sound effect (step S204). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 issues a command for causing the sound / lamp control circuit (msuB) 90 to perform an effect on the speakers 21L and 21R based on the effect data determined in the process of step S202. Send.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 makes a request for a liquid crystal effect (step S205). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 reads out the image data from the work RAM 74 based on the effect data determined in step S202, and sets the read image data and the display position and size of the image data. Such information is transmitted to the image control IC 76. The image control IC 76 stores the received image data and the image data stored in the image ROM 79 in one frame buffer area provided in the video RAM 80. At this time, the image control microcomputer 72 causes the image control IC 76 to perform a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area at predetermined intervals. As a result, the image control IC 76 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5 and replaces the display image data area with the write image data area. Write. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command reception process.

  Next, a command response execution process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command response execution processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment. In the command corresponding execution process, a predetermined process is performed based on the type of the received command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the received command is a bet command (step S221). When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the received command is a bet command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a bet command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S222). Specifically, in the process at the time of receiving a bet command, the image control microcomputer 72 sets an in-game identifier. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S221 that the received command is not a bet command, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the received command is a start command (step S223). When the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the received command is a start command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S224). Specifically, in the start command reception process, the image control microcomputer 72 determines an effect identifier and start effect data. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when determining in step S223 that the received command is not a start command, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the received command is a reel stop command (step S225). When determining that the received command is a reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S226). Specifically, in the reel stop command reception process, the image control microcomputer 72 determines the first stop effect data, the second stop effect data, the third stop effect data, and the like. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S225 that the received command is not a reel stop command, whether or not the received command is a display combination command having information of a display combination identifier indicating a display combination. Is determined (step S227). When determining that the received command is a display combination command, the image control microcomputer 72 performs a display combination command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S228). Specifically, in the display combination command reception process, display effect data is determined. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S227 that the received command is not a display combination command, the image control microcomputer 72 determines effect data corresponding to the received command (step S229). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, bet command reception processing by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of bet command reception by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires various information from the received bet command (step S231).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the in-game identifier of the work RAM 74 is “0” (step S232). When determining that the in-game identifier is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the bet command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the in-game identifier is “0” in the process of step S232, the image control microcomputer 72 sets “1” in the in-game identifier (step S233).

  When the bet command reception process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 23 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  Next, referring to FIG. 26, the start command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of start command reception by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires command information (step S251). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the game state identifier, the winning combination identifier, the carryover combination identifier information, and the like included in the start command in the work RAM 74.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires a random number value used when determining the effect identifier (step S252).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 performs an effect identifier determination process described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S253).

  Next, referring to the effect data determination table, start effect data is determined based on the effect identifier (step S254).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 sets “0” to the stop reel number counter (step S255). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the start command reception process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 23 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an effect identifier determination process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect identifier determination processing by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the gaming state is an RT gaming state (step S401). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S410. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the game feeling is in the RT gaming state, it next determines whether or not the value of the cherry notification counter is “1” or more (step S402).

  If the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the value of the cherry notification counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S402, the process proceeds to the process of step S410. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the value of the cherry notification counter is “1” or more, it next determines whether or not the internal winning combination is red cherry (step S403).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is red cherry in the process of step S403, the image control microcomputer 72 determines “notification H” as an effect identifier (step S404), and proceeds to the process of step S409. On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not red cherry, the image control microcomputer 72 then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is blue cherry (step S405).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is blue cherry in the process of step S405, the image control microcomputer 72 determines “notification I” as an effect identifier (step S406), and proceeds to the process of step S409. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the internal winning combination is not a blue cherry, it next determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a yellow cherry (step S407).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is yellow cherry in the process of step S407, the image control microcomputer 72 determines “notification J” as an effect identifier (step S408), and proceeds to the process of step S409. On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the internal winning combination is not yellow cherry, the process proceeds to step S410.

  Next, after finishing the process of step S404, the process of step S406, or the process of step S408, the image control microcomputer 72 then subtracts “1” from the value of the cherry notification counter (step S409), The effect identifier determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the gaming state is not the RT gaming state in the process of step S401, determines that the value of the cherry notification counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S402, or If it is determined in the process of step S407 that the internal winning combination is not yellow cherry, a task determination process described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed (step S410).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect identifier lottery table other than the RB gaming state effect identifier lottery table and determines the effect identifier based on the random number value and the internal winning combination (step S411). End the process.

  When finishing the effect identifier determination process, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S254 of the start command reception process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a problem determination process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the task determination process by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the task flag is “00000000” (step S421). That is, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the task game is being played. At this time, when it is determined that the task flag is not “00000000”, that is, when it is determined that the task game is being played, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process.

On the other hand, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the assignment flag to “0” in the process of step S421.
When it is determined that the game state is “0000000”, that is, when it is determined that the game is not being played, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state based on the gaming state identifier (step S422). At this time, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the RB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state is the RB gaming state in the processing of step S422, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires a random value used when determining the task (step S423).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the task determination table (see FIG. 14) and determines a task based on the acquired random number value (step S424). That is, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the assignment determination table and determines the effect identifier based on the acquired random value.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the assignment determination table and sets bit data corresponding to the determined assignment in the assignment flag (step S425).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 sets each data necessary for the task game (step S426). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the task determination table, and stores the task game number corresponding to the determined task, the required number of times required, and the task role identifier, respectively, as a task game number counter, an established number counter, and a task role storage. Set to area. By the processing of the image control microcomputer 72, the task game starts.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table (see FIG. 13), and based on the effect identifier, “issue A-1,” “issue B-1,” “issue C-1,” “ Any of “Problem D-1,” “Problem E-1,” “Problem F-1,” and “Problem G-1” is determined as display effect data (step S427). The image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process when this process is completed.

  When the image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process, the process proceeds to the process of step S411 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, processing at the time of reel stop command reception by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 of this embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires command information (step S271). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 sets a stop reel identifier and a stop symbol identification number included in the received reel stop command in the work RAM 74.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the reel stop is the first stop based on the stop reel identifier (step S272). When determining that the reel to be stopped is the first stop, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table, and determines the first stop effect data based on the effect identifier (step S273). The gaming machine 1 performs an effect at the first stop using the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, the speakers 21L, 21R, and the like based on the first stop effect data. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 adds “1” to the stop reel number counter (step S277), and ends the reel stop command reception process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S272 that the reel to be stopped is not the first stop, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the reel stop is the second stop based on the stop reel identifier. (Step S274). When determining that the reel to be stopped is the second stop, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table, and determines the second stop effect data based on the effect identifier (step S275). The gaming machine 1 performs an effect at the time of the second stop using the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, the speakers 21L, 21R, and the like based on the second stop effect data. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 adds “1” to the stop reel number counter (step S277), and ends the reel stop command reception process.

On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S274 that the reel to be stopped is not the second stop, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table and determines the third stop effect data based on the effect identifier. (Step S276). The gaming machine 1 performs an effect at the time of the third stop using the liquid crystal display device 5, the LED 101, the lamp 102, the speakers 21L, 21R and the like based on the third stop effect data. Next, the image control microcomputer 72 adds “1” to the stop reel number counter (step S277), and ends the reel stop command reception process.
When the process for receiving the reel stop command is terminated, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S203 in FIG. 23 via the command corresponding execution process in FIG.

  Next, a display combination command reception process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the process of receiving a display combination command by the image control microcomputer 72 of the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 acquires command information. (Step S281). For example, the image control microcomputer 72 sets the display combination identifier included in the received display combination command in the work RAM 74.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the task flag is “00000000” (step S282). That is, the image control microcomputer 72 determines whether or not the task game is being played. At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the task flag is “00000000”, that is, when it is determined that the task game is not in progress, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the effect data determination table and displays it based on the effect identifier. When the effect data is determined (step S284), the process proceeds to step S285.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the task flag is not “00000000” in the process of step S282, that is, when it is determined that the task game is being played, a task determination process described later with reference to FIG. If so (step S283), the process proceeds to step S285.

  Next, the transfer control microcomputer 72 sets “0” to the in-game identifier when the process of step S283 is completed or when the process of step S284 is completed (step S285). When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 72 ends the display combination command reception process, and proceeds to the process of step S203 of FIG. 23 via the command corresponding execution process of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a problem determination process by the image control microcomputer 72 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the task determination process performed by the image control microcomputer 72 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the image control microcomputer 72 subtracts “1” from the value of the task game number counter (step S441), and then displays the display combination based on the display combination identifier and the assignment combination identifier set in the assignment combination storage area. Is a task combination, that is, whether or not a task combination is established (step S442). At this time, if the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the display combination is not a task combination, that is, determines that the task combination has not been established, the process proceeds to step S449.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in step S442 that the display combination is a task combination, that is, when it is determined that the task combination is established, “1” is subtracted from the value of the establishment number counter ( Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the establishment number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the task has been achieved (step S444). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the value of the establishment number counter is not “0”, that is, when it is determined that the task has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step S449.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in the process of step S444 that the value of the establishment number counter is “0”, that is, when it is determined that the task has been achieved, the value of the task game number counter is set to “0”. "(Step S445).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 determines the number of cherry notifications (step S446). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 72 refers to the task determination table (see FIG. 14), determines a grant point based on the task flag, and sets the value of the determined grant point as the value of the cherry notification count counter. to add.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72 sets “00000000” in the task flag (step S447). By such processing of the image control microcomputer 72, the task game ends.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72, based on the production identifier, “Problem A-6”, “Problem B-6”, “Problem C-6”, “Problem D-6”, “Problem E-6”, Either “Problem F-6” or “Problem G-6” is determined as display effect data (step S448). For example, the image control microcomputer 72 determines “Problem D-6” as display effect data when the effect identifier is “Problem D”, and displays when the effect identifier is “Problem F”. “Problem F-6” is determined as production data. Thereby, in the effect display area 23, the grant points determined in step S446 are displayed. The image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process when this process is completed.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in the process of step S442 that the display combination is not a task combination, or in the process of step S444, determines that the value of the establishment number counter is not “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the task game number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not to end the task game before the task is achieved (step S449). At this time, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines that the task game number counter is not “0”, that is, when it is determined that the task game is not to be ended, the process proceeds to step S452.

  On the other hand, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in the process of step S449 that the task game number counter is “0”, that is, when it is determined that the task game is to be terminated before the task is achieved, the image flag is set in the task flag. “00000000” is set (step S450).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 72, based on the production identifier, “Problem A-7”, “Problem B-7”, “Problem C-7”, “Problem D-7”, “Problem E-7”, Either “Problem F-7” or “Problem G-7” is determined as display effect data (step S451). For example, when the effect identifier is “task D”, the image control microcomputer 72 determines “task D-7” as the display effect data, and when the effect identifier is “task F”, the display is displayed. "Problem F-7" is determined as production data. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 35, “unfortunate ...” indicating that the task game has ended before the task is achieved is displayed in the effect display area 23. The image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process when this process is completed.

  Next, when the image control microcomputer 72 determines in the process of step S449 that the task game number counter is not “0”, that is, when it is determined that the task game is not to be ended, based on the effect identifier, “A-5”, “Issue B-5”, “Issue C-5”, “Issue D-5”, “Issue E-5”, “Issue F-5” or “Issue G-5” The display effect data is determined (step S452). For example, when the effect identifier is “task D”, the image control microcomputer 72 determines “task D-5” as the display effect data, and when the effect identifier is “task F”, the display is displayed. “Problem F-5” is determined as production data. As a result, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect display area 23 displays how many times it is necessary to win the bell after the task is achieved, and the number of remaining games and the number of winnings are displayed. . The image control microcomputer 72 ends the task determination process when this process is completed.

  When the task determination process is finished, the image control microcomputer 72 proceeds to the process of step S285 in FIG.

  According to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, in the task game, the player seems to establish the task combination for the required number of times before the task game number displayed in the effect display area 23 is consumed. By performing the stop operation, the cherry notification can be received in the RT gaming state. Further, by recognizing that the cherry is determined to be the internal winning combination by the cherry notification, the player should not display the symbol combination related to the cherry along the active line in order to continue the RT gaming state. In addition, the player's intention and game technology regarding the continuation of the RT game state will be tested because the player will try to stop the game so that the combination of symbols related to cherry is not displayed along the active line. Is reflected and the player can be expected to continue the RT gaming state. In addition, in the task game, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the game must be played so that the number of task roles must be established before the number of task games is consumed. Can be improved. In addition, the task game is imposed on the player because the player is in an RB game state advantageous to the player, so that the task role is established as many times as necessary until the task game number is consumed. Since the player can be given a sense of expectation that profits can be obtained at the same time as the tension that must be performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game. Furthermore, an interesting task game can be provided to the player by determining the number of cherry notifications according to the task achieved.

  In the embodiment described above, in the process of step S446 (see FIG. 31), the image control microcomputer 72 adds the value of the grant point determined based on the task determination table to the value of the cherry notification counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the value of the given point may be set in the cherry notification counter, that is, the cherry notification counter may be rewritten.

  In the above embodiment, when the task is not achieved, that is, when the task game is completed before the task is achieved, the value of the cherry notification counter is not changed. You may make it subtract the value of the grant point corresponding to to the value of a cherry alerting | reporting counter. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the game must be played as many times as necessary until the number of task games is exhausted, thereby further enhancing the interest in the game. be able to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the problem is that a predetermined combination is established a predetermined number of times before the predetermined number of games is consumed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be an issue to establish a predetermined combination for a predetermined number of times before the predetermined number of games is consumed, or to establish another predetermined combination before the predetermined combination is established. Good.

  In addition, for example, it may be a task to digest a predetermined number of games within a predetermined time, or a condition for achieving the task is to determine a predetermined combination as an internal winning combination instead of establishing a predetermined combination It is good. As a result, even a player who is not good at pushing or the like can achieve the task, and can eliminate the imbalance between the players due to the level of the gaming technique.

The above-described problems are examples of problems corresponding to the progress of the game. Specifically, a random value is extracted based on detection of the start operation by the player, and an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. Further, the stop control of each reel is performed based on the detection of the stop operation by the player, thereby determining whether or not the combination determined as the internal winning combination is established as the display combination. And a game advances by a player's start operation and stop operation, and a game is digested by repeating each said operation. That is, it is a problem that can be determined whether or not the game machine 1 (especially the main CPU 31) has been achieved based on the result of the process corresponding to the progress of the game. Further, when the example of the above-described problem is viewed from another viewpoint, the gaming machine 1 performs processing based on detection of the start operation by the player or occurrence of the stop operation by the player. It can also be said that this is a problem that can be determined based on the result of the processing. In other words, it can be said that the problem is based on the start operation or stop operation of the player.
Further, the number of tasks that can be presented to the player may be one.

  The problem presentation method is not limited to presentation as an image or text by the liquid crystal display device 5, and may be presented as voice by voice output from the speakers 21L and 21R, for example.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pachislot gaming machine is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and 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 of the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table 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 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area | region of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect identifier lottery table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation data determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the task determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command reception interruption process by the image control microcomputer performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command corresponding | compatible execution process 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 bet command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect identifier determination process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the subject determination process 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 reel stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display combination command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the subject determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image corresponding to effect data "issue D-1" in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image corresponding to effect data "issue D-5" in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image corresponding to effect data "task D-6" in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image corresponding to effect data "issue D-7" 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 23 Effect display frame area 101 LED
102 Lamp 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
60 Main control circuit 61 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on respective circumferential surfaces;
Among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the plurality of reels, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Based on the random value extracted by the random number extraction means and a lottery table in which ranges of random values corresponding to a plurality of combinations are defined as a winning range, a winning combination is determined from a plurality of combinations. A role determination means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped by stopping the rotation of the reel. Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of
Compared to the lottery table used in other gaming states, the winning combination is determined using a lottery table in which the range of the winning range related to the re-gamer that allows the start of the game is permitted regardless of the input of the game value. A combination of symbols relating to a game state transition combination for shifting the gaming state from the determined high probability replaying state to a disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with the high probability replaying state is displayed on the symbol display means. Game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state from the high probability re-gaming state to the disadvantaged gaming state,
First advantageous state generating means for generating a first advantageous state advantageous to the player when a specific display mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the stop control means;
Second advantageous state generating means for generating a second advantageous state that occurs during the first advantageous state and is advantageous to the player;
A task game starting means for starting a task game in which a task corresponding to the progress of the game is imposed on the player during the second advantageous state;
In the task game, a presentation means for presenting an achievement condition for determining that the task has been achieved by being satisfied, and an ending condition for ending the task game before the achievement condition is satisfied,
In the task game, determination means for determining whether or not the presented achievement condition is satisfied before the end condition presented by the presentation means is satisfied;
In the high-probability re-gaming state, when the game state transition combination is determined to be a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the winning combination information indicating that the gaming state transition combination is determined to be a winning combination is notified. Notification means;
When the achievement condition is satisfied, based on the task, notification number determination means for determining the number of times to notify the winning combination information indicating that the gaming state transition combination is determined to be a winning combination;
A gaming machine comprising:

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