JP2008245686A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which does not cause inconsistency between a stop form on main reels and a performance form on sub reels, in the game machine provided with the sub reels. <P>SOLUTION: The sub control circuit of a game machine determines whether or not a symbol combination which is different from a symbol combination corresponding to a watermelon 1 or a watermelon 2 and which does not correspond to any of a plurality of predetermined combinations is stop-displayed on a pay-line for main reels and the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is stop-displayed on an pay-line for first sub reels. Then, the sub control circuit varies the first sub reels again on the basis of the discriminated result, and stops the first sub reels so as to display the symbol combination which is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon and which does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations on the pay-line for the first sub reels thereafter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the gaming state is not better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out is A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, rotation is started by a start operation, a main reel that stops rotation within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames based on the timing of operating the stop button and the internal winning combination, and the main reel is interlocked with the main reel. There has been proposed a slot machine including a production reel that starts and stops rotation (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a slot machine, the production reel basically plays a role of notifying the internal winning combination and the like. For example, in the process for controlling the rotation and stop of the main reel, a predetermined combination is given internally. When the winning combination is established, the player can be informed that the predetermined combination is an internal winning combination by aligning the symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination on the effective line of the effect reel.
JP 2006-167227 A

  However, if the winning combination corresponding to the symbol placed farther than the maximum number of sliding symbols on the main reel is determined as the internal winning combination, depending on the player's stop operation, the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination may be Stop display may not be possible on the active line. In such a case, if the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the effect reel, the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line on the main reel. In spite of this, in the effect reel, the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, which may confuse the player. Conversely, in the main reel, the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line, but in the effect reel, the symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective line. In this case, the role of the production reel for notifying the internal winning combination is not fulfilled. Accordingly, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that provides notification of an internal winning combination as a part of a game effect on the effect reel while preventing a contradiction between the stop mode on the main reel and the effect mode on the effect reel. ing.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which an effect reel is provided in addition to the main reel so that there is no contradiction between the stop mode at the main reel and the effect mode at the effect reel. is there.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, the symbol combination is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and any one of the plurality of predetermined roles is determined. Determining whether or not a symbol combination that does not correspond to the first line is stopped along the first line, and whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped along the second line. A symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination by the second determining means and the first determining means, and that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations, is the first line. The symbol display on the second symbol display means is provided on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined to have stopped along the second line. Control to start again 3 is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the condition that the variation display of the symbol on the second symbol display unit is started again by the third start control unit, And third stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means so that the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations stops along the second line. It is characterized by that.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) First symbol display means (for example, main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R described later) having a plurality of first display portions (for example, main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. A main reel 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later, and a main display window 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) and a game which commands the start of a unit game (for example, one game which will be described later) in response to the start operation signal. Start command means (for example, a start switch 18S to be described later) for outputting a start command signal (for example, a signal for instructing start of a game to be described later) and a game start command signal to be output by the start command means. A winning combination determining means (for example, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on conditions such as an internal lottery table described later) for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. , A means for performing an internal lottery process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 60, which will be described later), and the game start command signal is output by the start command means. First start control means (for example, a main reel motor drive circuit 81 described later, main reel stepping motors 82L, 82C, 82R described later, a main control circuit 60 described later) and the like, A stop command signal (for example, a symbol variation described later) is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display units and commands to stop the symbol variation display on the corresponding first display unit in accordance with the player's operation. A plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 19LS, 19CS, 19RS, etc.) for outputting a stop command signal, and the stop command signal in response to the stop command signal. The symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is a symbol stop predetermined for each of the plurality of first display units. A first sliding piece determined within a range equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, “3”, etc.) so as to stop along a first line that connects positions (for example, main reel effective lines 25a to 25h described later). Number determining means (for example, means for performing steps S93 and S94 in FIG. 43 to be described later, main control circuit 60 to be described later) and the number of sliding frames determined by the first sliding frame number determining means. , First stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal (for example, the step of performing steps S100 and S101 in FIG. 43 described later) , A main control circuit 60, which will be described later), and a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed and stopped, and the plurality of first display units (for example, main display windows 3L, 3C, which will be described later) 3R, etc.) provided separately from the first symbol display means having a plurality of second display portions (for example, first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, which will be described later) provided corresponding to each of 3R, etc. A game start command signal is output by the second symbol display means (for example, first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R described later, first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R described later) and the start command means. A second start control means (for example, a first sub-reel motor drive circuit 97 to be described later, a first sub-reel stepping motor to be described later) that performs control for starting the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means. 98L 98C, 98R, sub-control circuit 90 to be described later, and the like, and in response to the stop command signal, the symbol display on the second display unit corresponding to the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal is stopped. A second line (for example, a sub-reel effective line 26a to be described later) that connects the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination to a predetermined symbol stop position in each of the plurality of second display units. 26e, etc.), a second sliding frame number determining means (for example, processing of step S252 and step S253 in FIG. 53 described later) that determines within a range below the maximum number of sliding frames (for example, “4”, etc.). Corresponding to the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal in accordance with the number of sliding frames determined by the second sliding frame number determining unit. A second stop control means (for example, means for performing steps S255 and S256 in FIG. 53 to be described later, a sub-control circuit 90 to be described later) and the like for stopping the variable display of symbols on the second display section; First determining means for determining whether or not a symbol combination that is different from the corresponding symbol combination and does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations has stopped along the first line. (For example, means for performing step S262 in FIG. 54 to be described later, a sub-control circuit 90 to be described later) and whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped along the second line Different from the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by the first determining means (for example, means for performing the processing of step S265 in FIG. 54 described later, sub-control circuit 90 described later) and the like. It is determined that a symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations is stopped along the first line, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the second determination unit. Is determined to have stopped along the second line (for example, NO is determined in step S262 of FIG. 54 described later, and YES is determined in step S265 of FIG. 54 described later). 3rd start control means (for example, means for setting re-rotation effect data to be described later, means for setting re-rotation effect data to be described later) that performs control for re-starting the variable display of symbols on the second symbol display means Sub-control circuit 90, etc.) and the symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the condition that the variation display of symbols on the second symbol display means is started again by the third start control means And a symbol variation display on the second symbol display means is stopped so that a symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations stops along the second line. A gaming machine comprising stop control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 90 described later).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the first determining means is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations. It is determined whether or not the vehicle has stopped along the first line. The second determination means determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped along the second line. The third start control means is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination by the first determining means, and the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations is the first combination. The symbol on the second symbol display means is determined on the condition that it is determined that the symbol combination has stopped along the line, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined to have stopped along the second line by the second discrimination means. The control for starting the variable display again is performed, and the third stop control means responds to the winning combination on the condition that the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means is started again by the third start control means. The symbol combination on the second symbol display means is such that a symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination to be performed and does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined roles stops along the second line. Stop display. By doing so, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination does not stop along the first line in the first symbol display means, but the symbol combination is displayed in the second line in the second symbol display means. Even in the case of stopping in step 2, the symbols on the second symbol display means are variably displayed again, and the symbol combination is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and any of the plurality of predetermined combinations Can be stopped along the second line, so the player is confused by the contradiction between the symbol display mode on the first line and the symbol display mode on the second line. The situation can be avoided.

  (2) First symbol display means (for example, main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R described later) having a plurality of first display portions (for example, main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. A main reel 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later, and a main display window 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) and a game which commands the start of a unit game (for example, one game which will be described later) in response to the start operation signal. Start command means (for example, a start switch 18S to be described later) for outputting a start command signal (for example, a signal for instructing start of a game to be described later) and a game start command signal to be output by the start command means. A winning combination determining means (for example, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on conditions such as an internal lottery table described later) for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. , A means for performing an internal lottery process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 60, which will be described later), and the game start command signal is output by the start command means. First start control means (for example, a main reel motor drive circuit 81 described later, main reel stepping motors 82L, 82C, 82R described later, a main control circuit 60 described later) and the like, A stop command signal (for example, a symbol variation described later) is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display units and commands to stop the symbol variation display on the corresponding first display unit in accordance with the player's operation. A plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 19LS, 19CS, 19RS, etc.) for outputting a stop command signal, and the stop command signal in response to the stop command signal. The symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is a symbol stop predetermined for each of the plurality of first display units. A first sliding piece determined within a range equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, “3”, etc.) so as to stop along a first line that connects positions (for example, main reel effective lines 25a to 25h described later). Number determining means (for example, means for performing steps S93 and S94 in FIG. 43 to be described later, main control circuit 60 to be described later) and the number of sliding frames determined by the first sliding frame number determining means. , First stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal (for example, the step of performing steps S100 and S101 in FIG. 43 described later) , A main control circuit 60, which will be described later), and a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed and stopped, and the plurality of first display units (for example, main display windows 3L, 3C, which will be described later) 3R, etc.) provided separately from the first symbol display means having a plurality of second display portions (for example, first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, which will be described later) provided corresponding to each of 3R, etc. A game start command signal is output by the second symbol display means (for example, first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R described later, first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R described later) and the start command means. A second start control means (for example, a first sub-reel motor drive circuit 97 to be described later, a first sub-reel stepping motor to be described later) that performs control for starting the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means. 98L 98C, 98R, sub-control circuit 90 to be described later, and the like, and in response to the stop command signal, the symbol display on the second display unit corresponding to the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal is stopped. A second line (for example, a sub-reel effective line 26a to be described later) that connects the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination to a predetermined symbol stop position in each of the plurality of second display units. 26e, etc.), a second sliding frame number determining means (for example, processing of step S252 and step S253 in FIG. 53 described later) that determines within a range below the maximum number of sliding frames (for example, “4”, etc.). Corresponding to the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal in accordance with the number of sliding frames determined by the second sliding frame number determining unit. A second stop control means (for example, means for performing steps S255 and S256 in FIG. 53 to be described later, a sub-control circuit 90 to be described later) and the like for stopping the variable display of symbols on the second display section; First determining means for determining whether or not the corresponding symbol combination has stopped along the first line (for example, means for performing step S262 in FIG. 54 to be described later, sub-control circuit 90 to be described later); The number of sliding symbols in the range below the maximum number of sliding symbols is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined roles is Second discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the vehicle has stopped along the second line (for example, means for performing step S269 in FIG. 55 to be described later, sub-control circuit 90 to be described later) and the first discriminating means; It is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped along the first line, and the second determining means is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, On the condition that it is determined that the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of defined roles has stopped along the second line (for example, YES is determined in the process of step S262 in FIG. 54 described later, Third start control means (for example, for performing control for re-starting the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means, on the condition that NO is determined in the process of step S269 of FIG. 55 described later) The means for performing stop control change effect data selection processing described later, a sub-control circuit 90 described later, and the like, and the third start control means restart the symbol variation display on the second symbol display means. On the condition, the third stop control means (for example, described later) to stop the variable display of the symbol on the second symbol display means so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination stops along the second line 57. A gaming machine comprising: means for performing the process of step S305 in FIG. 57, a sub-control circuit 90 described later, and the like.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the first determination means determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped along the first line. The second determining means is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the symbol combination not corresponding to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations is stopped along the second line. It is determined whether or not. The third start control means determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has been stopped along the first line by the first determining means, and is separated from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination by the second determining means. The symbol combination on the second symbol display means is provided on the condition that it is determined that the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined roles has stopped along the second line. The control for starting the variable display again is performed, and the third stop control means responds to the winning combination on the condition that the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means is started again by the third start control means. The variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means is stopped so that the symbol combination to be stopped stops along the second line. By doing so, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped along the first line in the first symbol display means, but the symbol combination is displayed in the second line in the second symbol display means. Even in the case of not stopping, the symbols on the second symbol display means can be variably displayed again, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped along the second line. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the original role of the second symbol display means of notifying the winning combination is not played due to the contradiction between the symbol display mode and the symbol display mode on the second line.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), a CPU that performs control for variable display of symbols on the first symbol display means and control for stop display, wherein the start command means, the winning combination A main CPU (for example, a main CPU 62 described later) including a determining means, the first start control means, the stop command means, the first slip piece number determining means, the first stop control means, and the first determination means; , A CPU that performs control to display and stop display the symbols on the second symbol display means, the second start control means, the second sliding piece number determination means, the second stop control means, A sub CPU (for example, a sub CPU 93 to be described later) including the second determination unit, the third start control unit, and the third stop control unit, and the main CPU determines the determination result of the first determination unit. A determination result transmitting means for transmitting to the sub CPU (for example, means for transmitting a display combination establishment command to the sub control circuit 90, means for performing step S21 in FIG. 37 described later), and the like is provided in the sub CPU. In the third start control means, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped along the first line by the first determination means based on the determination result transmitted from the determination result transmission means. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not it has been determined.

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in the above, the main CPU that performs the change display and the stop display of the symbols on the first symbol display means that are directly related to the provision of profit, and the first symbol display means for performing the production Even if the game machine has a sub CPU provided separately from the main CPU, the CPU performs the variable display and stop display of the symbols on the second symbol display means provided separately. If the display mode of the symbol on the screen is different from the display mode of the symbol on the second line, the symbol display on the first symbol display means is interrupted and only the symbol on the second symbol display means is changed. Can be made. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is confused due to a contradiction between the symbol display mode on the first line and the symbol display mode on the second line.

  According to the present invention, the symbol stop display mode and the second symbol display on the first symbol display means while the winning symbol is notified using the second symbol display means provided separately from the first symbol display means. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not cause a contradiction with the pattern stop display mode of the means.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  Three main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, which are vertically long rectangles, are provided in the center of the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and behind these three main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. Are arranged in a horizontal row so that the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R can rotate in the vertical direction. These three main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are formed by members made of materials used in a general slot machine, and identification information constituted by a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game is provided on each outer peripheral surface. The symbol sequence is drawn. The symbols drawn on the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are visible from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R rotate in the vertical direction at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed in the vertical direction.

  Above the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, there are provided three first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R which are vertically long rectangles and are larger than the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. Behind the one sub display window 5L, 5C, 5R, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. The first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are formed of members made of a material used in a general slot machine, like the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, and a symbol row is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. . The symbol drawn on the first sub reel can be viewed from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Further, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate in the vertical direction at the same speed as the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, and the symbol rows are variably displayed in the vertical direction.

  Above the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, one second sub display window 7 which is a horizontally long rectangle is provided. Behind the second sub display window 7, a second sub reel 8 is arranged in the horizontal direction. It is provided to be freely rotatable. A rear LED 9 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors including red and blue is provided behind the second sub reel.

  The second sub reel 8 has a substantially oval shape formed by a non-transmissive region 8a formed by a member made of a material used in a general slot machine and a member having a higher transmittance than the member used in the non-transmissive region 8a. Transmissive region 8b. A symbol or a character is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the non-transmissive region 8 a, and the drawn symbol or the like is visible from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the second sub display window 7. No symbol or the like is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the transmissive region 8b, and the color emitted by the rear LED 9 provided behind the second sub reel 8 can be visually recognized.

  The rear LED 9 emits light in a plurality of colors, and for example, notifies the gaming situation depending on whether it emits red light or blue light.

  Upper LEDs 10L and 10R capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors are provided on both sides of the second sub display window 7, and further on the outer side of these upper LEDs 10L and 10R, from the top to the bottom when viewed from the front of the housing 2. The LEDs 11L and 11R are provided in a substantially linear shape. The upper LEDs 10L and 10R and the side LEDs 11L and 11R emit light in a plurality of colors, and the gaming situation is notified by the emitted colors.

  Further, on the right side of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, there is provided an ST operation probability state indication lamp 27 for suggesting whether a predetermined internal winning combination is to be notified with a high probability or a low probability. It has been. These lamps are provided at the upper side, ST operation high probability state suggestion lamp 27a for suggesting that a predetermined internal winning combination is notified with a high probability, and provided at the lower side, a predetermined internal winning combination with a low probability. The ST operation low-probability state suggestion lamp 27b for suggesting that notification is performed. When the ST operation high probability state suggestion lamp 27a is lit, a character “+” is displayed, which makes it possible to grasp that a predetermined internal winning combination is notified with a high probability. When the ST operation low probability state suggestion lamp 27b is lit, a character “-” is displayed, which makes it possible to grasp that the internal winning combination is notified with a low probability.

  Below the ST operation probability state suggestion lamp 27, a WIN lamp 28 is provided for indicating that the bonus is activated or possibly activated. When the WIN lamp 28 is lit, the characters “WIN” are displayed, and it can be grasped that the bonus is activated or possibly activated.

  Upper speakers 13L and 13R are provided behind the upper LEDs 10L and 10R, respectively. Upper speakers 13L and 13R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  A substantially horizontal base 14 is formed below the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 14, a medal slot 15 is provided on the right side, and a 1-BET button 16 and a maximum BET button 17 are provided on the left side.

  When the 1-BET button 16 is pressed down, one medal is inserted according to the pressing operation, and when the maximum BET button 17 is pressed down, a unit game (one game) according to the pressing operation The number of medals offered for use will be inserted. In the embodiment, the number of medals provided for a unit game is three when the bonus is not activated and two when the bonus is activated. The operation of the BET buttons 16 and 17 and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 15 are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”, and the number of medals used for a unit game is hereinafter referred to as “BET number”. That's it.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 14, the reel is rotated by a player's turning operation, and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner inside the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R and the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. A start lever 18 as a starting operation means for starting the rotation is attached to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range.

  A stop button 19L as a stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R and the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R by a player's pressing operation is provided at the approximate center of the front portion of the pedestal portion 14. 19C and 19R are provided. When the left stop button 19L is pressed, the rotation of the left main reel 4L and the left first sub-reel 6L stops according to the pressing operation. When the center stop button 19C is pressed, the rotation of the center main reel 4C and the center first sub-reel 6C stops in response to the pressing operation, and when the right stop button 19R is pressed, In response to the operation, the rotation of the right main reel 4R and the center first sub reel 6R stops. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 18 is operated, and ends when all the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped. In the embodiment, the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R and the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R always start rotating according to the operation of the start lever 18, but the second sub reel 8 normally has the start lever 18 Does not rotate when is operated. The second sub reel 8 rotates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. This will be described later.

  In the embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are rotating is performed after the “first stop operation” and the “first stop operation”. The stop operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  A settlement button 20 for paying out medals stored in a storage unit (not shown) in response to a pressing operation is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 14, and a medal payout port 21 through which medals are paid out, A medal receiving portion 22 for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening is provided. A lower speaker 23 is provided on the right side of the lower portion of the housing 2 to produce effects such as sound effects and sounds. Among the front of the lower portion of the housing 2, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R and the medal receiving portion 22 are provided. A waist panel 24 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the upper and lower surfaces.

  The effective line will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 shows eight main reel effective lines 25a to 25h provided in the main display windows 3L, 3C and 3R, and FIG. 3 shows sub reel effective lines 26a to 26 provided in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C and 5R. 26e is shown.

  First, the main reel effective lines 25a to 25h will be described with reference to FIG. The eight main reel effective lines 25a to 25h are inserted with medals of the number of medals used for a unit game when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 15 or the BET buttons 16 and 17 are pressed. It is activated on the condition that it is done. In the embodiment, all of the eight main reel effective lines 25a to 25h are activated on the condition that three medals are inserted when the bonus is not activated, and 2 when the bonus is activated. All eight main reel effective lines 25a to 25h are activated on condition that one medal is inserted. The activated main reel effective lines 25a to 25h are related to the success or failure of the winning.

  Here, each of the three main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R is provided with three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the variation display (moving display) of the symbols in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the symbols are stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. . The main reel effective lines 25a to 25h connect symbol stop positions in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R.

  (1) of FIG. 2 shows the first effective line 25a for main reels. The first effective line 25a for the main reel includes an upper symbol stop position on the left main display window 3L, an upper symbol stop position on the center main display window 3C, and an upper symbol stop position on the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  (2) of FIG. 2 shows the 2nd effective line 25b for main reels. The second effective line for main reel 25b includes a lower symbol stop position of the left main display window 3L, a lower symbol stop position of the central main display window 3C, and an upper symbol stop position of the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  (3) in FIG. 2 shows a third reel effective line 25c. The third effective line 25c for the main reel includes the upper symbol stop position of the left main display window 3L, the lower symbol stop position of the central main display window 3C, and the upper symbol stop position of the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  (4) of FIG. 2 shows the 4th effective line 25d for main reels. The fourth effective line for main reel 25d is a lower symbol stop position of the left main display window 3L, an upper symbol stop position of the central main display window 3C, and an upper symbol stop position of the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  (5) in FIG. 2 shows the fifth reel effective line 25e. The fifth main effective line 25e for the main reel includes an upper symbol stop position on the left main display window 3L, an upper symbol stop position on the center main display window 3C, and a lower symbol stop position on the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  FIG. 2 (6) shows a main reel sixth effective line 25f. The sixth effective line for main reel 25f includes a lower symbol stop position on the left main display window 3L, an upper symbol stop position on the center main display window 3C, and a lower symbol stop position on the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  (7) in FIG. 2 shows a main reel seventh effective line 25g. The seventh effective line for main reel 25g includes an upper symbol stop position on the left main display window 3L, a lower symbol stop position on the center main display window 3C, and a lower symbol stop position on the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  (8) of FIG. 2 shows the 8th effective line 25h for main reels. The eighth effective line for main reel 25h is a lower symbol stop position of the left main display window 3L, a lower symbol stop position of the central main display window 3C, and a lower symbol stop position of the right main display window 3R. Is tied.

  Next, the sub reel effective lines 26a to 26e will be described with reference to FIG. The five sub reel effective lines 26a to 26e are activated at the same time as the eight main reel effective lines 25a to 25h are activated.

  The three first sub display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided with three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the change display (moving display) of the symbols in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R is stopped, the symbols are displayed at the symbol stop positions provided in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Stopped display. The sub reel effective lines 26a to 26e connect the symbol stop positions in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R.

  The first sub reel first effective line 26a is a so-called top line, and the upper symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L, the upper symbol stop position of the center first sub display window 5C, and the right The first sub display window 5R is connected to the upper symbol stop position.

  The second effective line 26b for the first sub reel is a so-called center line, and the middle symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L, the middle symbol stop position of the center first sub display window 5C, and the right The first sub display window 5R is connected to the middle symbol stop position.

  The third effective line 26c for the first sub reel is a so-called bottom line, and the lower symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L, the lower symbol stop position of the center first sub display window 5C, and the right The first sub display window 5R is connected to the lower symbol stop position.

  The fourth effective line 26d for the first sub reel is a so-called cross-up line, and the lower symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L, the middle symbol stop position of the center first sub display window 5C, This is connected to the upper symbol stop position of the right first sub display window 5R.

  The fifth effective line 26e for the first sub reel is a so-called cross-down line, and the upper symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L, the middle symbol stop position of the center first sub display window 5C, This is connected to the lower symbol stop position of the right first sub-display window 5R.

  The first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are provided with nine backlights 29 (FIG. 8) at the respective symbol stop positions. In the embodiment, in response to the insertion of one medal, three backlights provided behind the symbol stop position corresponding to the second sub reel second effective line 26b are turned on. Thereafter, in response to the insertion of two or three medals, the backlights provided behind all symbol stop positions except the symbol stop position corresponding to the second effective line for the first sub reel 26b are turned on. To do.

  With reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, the symbol rows drawn on the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R and the second sub reel 8 will be described. 4 is a symbol row drawn on the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, FIG. 5 is a symbol row drawn on the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R, and FIG. 6 is drawn on the second sub reel 8. It is a symbol row.

  First, with reference to FIG. 4, the 18 symbol rows drawn on the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R will be described. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “17”, and is stored (stored) in the main ROM 63 (FIG. 7 described later) as a data table. On each main reel 4L, 4C, 4R, "BB symbol (symbol 31)", "MB symbol (symbol 32)", "Red mouse (symbol 33)", "Blue mouse (symbol 34)", "Green" Mouse (symbol 35), Yellow mouse (symbol 36), Blue pig (symbol 37), Blank 1 (symbol 38), Blank 2 (symbol 39), and Blank 3 (symbol 40) ) "Is shown.

  “BB symbol (symbol 31)”, “red mouse (symbol 33)”, “blank 1 (symbol 38)” are colored in red, “MB symbol (symbol 32)”, “blue rat (symbol 34)” "Blue pig (symbol 37)" and "Blank 2 (symbol 39)" are colored in blue. Further, “green mouse (symbol 35)” and “blank 3 (symbol 40)” are colored in green, and “yellow mouse (symbol 36)” is colored in yellow.

  In the left main reel 4L, a red zone mainly composed of red symbols is formed in the code numbers “8” to “16”. On the other hand, in the portions of code numbers “0” to “7” and “17”, a blue zone mainly composed of blue symbols is formed.

  Here, the role of the embodiment includes a small role in which a medal is paid out once, a bonus in which a gaming state easy to win this small role continues for a predetermined period, and a replay that allows a game to be played without inserting a medal ( (Hereinafter referred to as “replay”). The small role is composed of cherry, bell, and watermelon, and the bonus is composed of BB (big bonus) and MB (middle bonus).

  BB is an accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory. “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained.

  “Winning” means that a predetermined combination for displaying a medal for a symbol is displayed.

  The “special feature continuous action device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus related to the second type special accessory. "Type 2 special combination" is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when

  The “actual equipment continuous actuating device related to type 2 special features” is a device that can actuate type 2 special features continuously, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other. Stop control of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, switching (transition) of the game state It is used to give game value.

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and an MB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is smaller than one. This general gaming state is composed of a flag between the BB and the MB as a carryover combination and a non-flag between the carryover combination. The “carry-over combination” means a combination in which the corresponding symbol combination is allowed to be arranged along the active line for one or a plurality of games. Between the flags, there is a symbol combination corresponding to the combination permitted as a carry-over combination. Lines along the active line are allowed over one or more games. In addition, between the flags, BB and MB are not internally won, and between non-flags, BB and MB may be internally won. Even in the same general gaming state, between flags and non-flags Are different gaming states.

  In addition, between the flag and between the non-flags, the RT operation in which a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) having a high probability of winning internally in the replay is in operation and the RT inactive other than the RT operation are in progress. It consists of. RT has a slightly higher probability (16/65536) of internal winning for replay than RT inactive, and RT3 has a slightly higher probability (only 14/65536) of internal winning for replay than RT2. The RT1 has a much higher probability (only 37208/65536) of internal winning in replay than the RT3.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. More specifically, whether or not RT1 is operating can be determined based on whether or not a later-described RT1 operating flag is on. Whether or not RT2 is operating is determined by whether an RT2 operating flag described later is on. It can be determined by whether or not there is. Whether or not RT3 is operating can be determined based on whether or not an RT3 operating flag, which will be described later, is on.

  First, the RT3 operating flag will be described. The RT3 operating flag is updated to ON when the BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination and transitions between non-flags to the flag, and the BB or MB determined as the internal winning combination is established as a display combination. Then, it is updated off on condition that a transition is made from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state or the MB gaming state.

  Next, the RT2 operating flag will be described. When the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF, the normal gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state or the MB gaming state. The RT2 operating flag is updated to ON on the condition that the transitioned gaming state ends and the transition to the general gaming state occurs again. Basically, it is updated off on the condition that BB or MB is again determined as an internal winning combination. However, if the game state before the transition is the RB game state, the BB or MB is once internal. It is also updated off when 1000 unit games are played without winning. Similarly, when the game state before the transition is the MB game state, it is also updated to OFF when 800 unit games are played without any internal winnings for BB or MB.

  Finally, the RT1 operating flag will be described. The RT1 operating flag is updated to ON when BB or MB is updated OFF without being determined as an internal winning combination while the RT2 operating flag is ON. Then, it is updated off on condition that BB or MB is determined as the internal winning combination again.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the first type special character is operating.

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON.

  In addition, the condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “winning possible number counter” refers to the number of possible winnings in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 8 in the embodiment.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB is in an advantageous state caused by the establishment of BB, and is updated to ON on the condition that BB is established. When BB is established, the bonus end number counter is set to 345, and the set numerical value is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out. When the number of medals paid out exceeds 345 and the bonus end number counter becomes 0, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The MB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the second type special combination is operating.

  The MB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the MB operating flag. The MB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state, and is updated to ON on the condition that the MB is established. When MB is established, the bonus end number counter is set to 120, and the set numerical value is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out. When the number of medals paid out exceeds 120 and the bonus end number counter becomes 0, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the 21 symbol rows drawn on the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R will be described. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a sub ROM 94 (FIG. 8 described later) as a data table. On each of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R, “red 7 (design 41)”, “bird (design 42)”, “BAR (design 43)”, “cherry (design 44)”, “bell (design) 45) "," Watermelon (symbol 46) ", and" Replay (symbol 47) ". Each first sub reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, the symbols and characters drawn on the second sub reel 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In the second sub reel, code numbers “0” to “8” are given and stored (stored) in a sub ROM 94 (FIG. 8 described later) as a data table. The second sub reel 8 includes a non-transmissive region 8a and a transmissive region 8b, and the transmissive region 8b is provided so that the colors of the rear LEDs 9 that emit light in a plurality of colors can be visually recognized. The rear LED 9 is provided to notify a predetermined internal winning combination. When the red LED emits light, the left stop button 19L is operated while the red zone symbol is displayed on the left main display window 3L. If the light is emitted in blue, the left stop button 19L should be operated while the blue zone symbol is displayed on the left main display window 3L. ing.

  The non-transmissive region 8a includes “big hit (symbol 51)”, “bird (symbol 52)”, “displacement (symbol 53)”, “ichiro (symbol 54)”, “jiro (symbol 55)”, and “sabouraud” (Character 56) "represents a column composed of characters or symbols.

  “Big hit (symbol 51)” is drawn over two code numbers, and is provided for definite notification of whether or not it is between flags. “Bird (symbol 52)” is drawn for one code number, and is provided to notify that one of a plurality of types of small roles is internally won.

  The “displacement (symbol 53)” is drawn over two code numbers and is provided for definite notification that it is not between the flags. “Ichiro (symbol 54)” is a pattern showing a character with a bee rolled up one finger, and “Giro (symbol 55)” is a two-finger character that is the same as “Ichiro (symbol 54)”. It is a pattern which shows a mode that it stands up. “Sabouraud (symbol 56)” is a symbol showing the same character as “Ichiro (symbol 54)” and “Jiro (symbol 55)” swinging the torches. These “ICHIRO (symbol 54)”, “Giro (symbol 55)”, and “Sabouraud (symbol 56)” are each drawn for one code number to notify that there is a possibility of a flag. Is provided. In the embodiment, when “Jiro (symbol 55)” is stopped and displayed in the second sub display window 7, there is a higher possibility of a flag interval than when “Ichiro (symbol 54)” is stopped and displayed. When “Sabouraud (symbol 56)” is displayed in a stopped state, it is suggested that there is a higher possibility between flags than when “Jiro (symbol 55)” is displayed in a stopped state.

  7 is based on a main control circuit 60 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60. A circuit configuration including a first sub reel 6L, 6C, 6R, a second sub reel 8, speakers 13L, 13R, 22, LEDs 9, 10L, 10R, 11L, 11R, and a sub control circuit 90 for controlling the lamps 27a, 27b, 28. Show.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 61 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 61 includes a main CPU 62 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 36 to 47 described later), a main ROM 63 and a main RAM 64 that are storage means.

  Connected to the main CPU 62 are a clock pulse generation circuit 65 and a frequency divider 66 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 67 and a sampling circuit 68 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 61, that is, on the operation program of the main CPU 62. In that case, the random number generator 67 and the sampling circuit 68 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the main ROM 63 of the microcomputer 61, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 10 to 12 described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 18 is operated (start operation), according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for determining the reel stop mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 90 are stored. The sub control circuit 90 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 90. Various information is stored in the main RAM 64, and a storage area shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 to be described later is provided. In the main RAM 64, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination is stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 7, as a main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 61, a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 71 (for payout). 72 including a drive unit) and main reel stepping motors 82L, 82C, and 82R that rotationally drive the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Further, a main reel motor driving circuit 81 for driving and controlling the main reel stepping motors 82L, 82C and 82R and a hopper driving circuit 71 for driving and controlling the hopper 72 are connected to the output section of the main CPU 62. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the main CPU 62 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 61 to generate a control command includes a medal sensor 15S, a 1-BET switch 16S, a maximum BET switch 17S, a start switch 18S, and a stop switch. 19LS, 19CS, 19RS, a settlement switch 20S, a main reel reel position detection circuit 83, and a payout completion signal circuit 73.

  The medal sensor 15S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 15. The 1-BET switch 16S detects an operation of the 1-BET button 16, and the maximum BET switch 17S detects an operation of the maximum BET button 17. The start switch 18S detects an operation of the start lever 18 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The stop switches 19LS, 19CS, and 19RS generate stop command signals (signals that command the stop of symbol fluctuations) in response to operations of the corresponding stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R.

  The main reel reel position detection circuit 83 receives the pulse signal from the main reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each main reel 4L, 4C, 4R to the main CPU 62. The payout completion signal circuit 73 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 72S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 7, the random number generator 67 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 68 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 18 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIGS. 10 to 12) stored in the main ROM 63, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  After rotation of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the main reel stepping motors 82L, 82C, 82R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64. It is. From the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the main CPU 62 via the main reel reel position detection circuit 83. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the main RAM 64 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the main RAM 64 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the main ROM 63 in order to associate the rotational positions of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R as described above with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each main reel 4L, 4C, 4R, and the corresponding code numbers. A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol.

  Further, the main ROM 63 stores a main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 14). In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The symbol combination table described above is a winning confirmation (display combination confirmation) at the time of stop control of the left main reel 4L, the center main reel 4C, and the right main reel 4R and after all the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped. Referenced when doing. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination or the stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the main CPU 62 stops the switch at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R. Based on the operation signal sent from 19LS, 19CS, 19RS and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the stop of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R is sent to the main reel motor drive circuit 81.

  If the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning combination is won, the main CPU 62 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 71 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 72. At this time, the medal detection unit 72S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 72, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the main CPU 62. As a result, the main CPU 62 stops driving the hopper 72 via the hopper drive circuit 71 and ends the medal payout process.

  With reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. 8, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 90 and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the sub-control circuit 90 will be described.

  The sub control circuit 90 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 60. Communication between the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 90 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 90 via the main sub relay circuit 91 and the sub relay circuit 92. However, no command or information is input to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 90 includes a sub CPU 93, a sub ROM 94, and a sub RAM 95.

  The sub CPU 93 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 94 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 93 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 93.

  The sub ROM 94 stores a control program (FIGS. 48 to 58 described later) executed by the sub CPU 93, various tables described later (FIGS. 21 to 35 described later), and the like. The sub RAM 95 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 93 executes the control program described above.

  The sub control circuit 90 is electrically connected to a sound control circuit 96, a first sub reel motor drive circuit 97, and a game state display circuit 100.

  The sound control circuit 96 transmits output signals to the upper speakers 13L and 13R and the lower speaker 23 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM of the sound control circuit 96 based on the command transmitted from the sub control circuit 90. Thereby, the upper speakers 13L and 13R and the lower speaker 23 output sound in a predetermined manner according to the production.

  The first sub-reel motor drive circuit 97 is electrically connected to first sub-reel stepping motors 98L, 98C, and 98R that rotationally drive the first sub-reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. The drive of the first sub reel stepping motors 98L, 98C, 98R is controlled in accordance with the command transmitted from the sub control circuit 90.

  After the rotation of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the first sub reel stepping motors 98L, 98C, 98R is counted, and the counted value is a predetermined area of the sub RAM 95. Is written to. From the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the sub CPU 93 via the first sub reel reel position detection circuit 99. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the sub RAM 95 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the sub RAM 95 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the sub ROM 94 in order to associate the rotational position of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code number assigned sequentially for each fixed rotation pitch of each first sub reel 6L, 6C, 6R corresponds to each code number. Are associated with a symbol code indicating the symbol provided.

  Further, the sub ROM 94 stores a first sub reel symbol combination table (FIG. 21). In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination on an active line, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. In the symbol combination table, the winning confirmation is performed at the time of stop control of the left first sub reel 6L, the center first sub reel 6C, and the right first sub reel 6R and after all the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped ( This is referred to when confirming the display combination. The display combination (display combination data) is a combination (established combination) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged along the effective line, and is displayed on the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R by the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R. And the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R match the display combination displayed in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  The gaming state display circuit 100 is electrically connected to the rear LED 9, the upper LEDs 10 L and 10 R, the side LEDs 11 L and 11 R, the ST operation probability state indication lamp 27, the WIN lamp 28, and the backlight 29. The output signals are transmitted to the rear LED 9, the upper LEDs 10 L and 10 R, the side LEDs 11 L and 11 R, the ST operation probability state suggestion lamp 27, the WIN lamp 28, and the backlight 29 in accordance with the command transmitted at this timing. Thereby, rear LED9, upper LED10L, 10R, side LED11L, 11R, ST operation probability state suggestion lamp 27, WIN lamp 28, and backlight 29 will emit light in a predetermined mode according to production.

  The gaming state display circuit 100 is electrically connected to a second sub reel motor drive circuit 101. A second sub-reel motor drive circuit 101 is electrically connected to a second sub-reel stepping motor 102 that rotationally drives the second sub-reel 8, and the second sub-reel motor drive circuit 101 is transmitted from the sub-control circuit 90. The driving of the second sub reel stepping motor 102 is controlled according to the received command.

  After the rotation of the second sub reel 8 is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the second sub reel stepping motors 102 is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 95. A reset pulse is obtained from the second sub reel 8 for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the sub CPU 93 via the second sub reel reel position detection circuit 103. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the sub RAM 95 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the sub RAM 95 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position of the second sub reel 8 within one rotation range.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the sub ROM 94 in order to associate the rotational position of the second sub reel 8 as described above with symbols or characters drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of the second sub reel 8 and the symbol provided corresponding to each code number. Is associated with a symbol code.

  The internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. For example, when the game state is the general game state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general game state), the internal lottery table for the general game state (FIG. 10 described later) is selected. 23 is determined as the number of lotteries. The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination.

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the game state is the general gaming state and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when the player is in the RB gaming state.

  (1) in FIG. 12 shows the RT1 operating internal lottery table, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT1 is operating. (2) in FIG. 12 shows the RT2 operating internal lottery table, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT2 is operating. (3) in FIG. 12 shows the RT3 operating internal lottery table, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT3 is operating.

  The internal lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the winning number. 10 to 12 show information corresponding to the case where the set value is 1, but actually, information corresponding to each of the set values is provided. The set value is an index for distinguishing the degree of the player's advantage. In the embodiment, the set value is set as 1 and the setting 4 is advantageous in that it is easier to win the bonus than the setting 1 in the embodiment. There are four levels of setting 6 which is advantageous in that it is easier to win a bonus than this setting 4 and setting H which is advantageous in that it is easier to win a bonus than this setting 6. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table has lottery value information corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. I can say that.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the actual winning number. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other.

  For example, the case where the general lottery state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 10 is referred will be described. If the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is “7730” in the general gaming state, the lottery value “7729” corresponding to the winning number “1” is first subtracted from this “7730”. The subtracted value is “1” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “3” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from this “1”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “2” is selected as the actual winning number. When winning number 2 is selected, BB, bell 1 and bell 2 corresponding to the winning number 2 serve as internal winning combinations.

  If the winning number is not selected until it reaches the same value as the number of lotteries determined for each gaming state, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  In the RB and MB internal lottery table, a common lottery value is defined regardless of the setting value stored in the setting value storage area. Compared with the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for RB and MB is defined such that the probability that Bell 1 + Bell 2 is determined as an internal winning combination is extremely high. Therefore, in the RB gaming state and the MB gaming state, it can be said that the probability that the small combination related to the medal payout is determined as the internal winning combination is extremely high as compared with the general gaming state.

  The internal lottery table for RT operation (the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation, or the internal lottery table for RT3 operation) is compared with the internal lottery table for general gaming state 19 to 21. It is specified that the lottery value corresponding to is increased (that is, it is specified that the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is increased). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

  When compared in more detail, the lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers 19 to 21 is larger by 22 in the internal lottery table for RT2 operation than the internal lottery table for general gaming state. As a result, when RT2 is operating, the probability of internal winning for replay is slightly higher than when RT is not operating.

  The lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers 19 to 21 is larger by 30 in the internal lottery table for operating RT3 than the internal lottery table for general gaming state. As a result, when RT3 is operating, the probability of internal winning for replay is slightly higher than when RT is not operating.

  On the other hand, in the RT1 operating internal lottery table, the lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers 19 to 21 is larger by 37244 than the internal gaming state internal lottery table. As a result, when RT1 is operating, the probability of internal winning for replay is very high compared to when RT is not operating.

  From the above, it can be said that the RT1 operation is the most advantageous state during the RT operation. Note that, during RT2 operation and during RT2 operation, the payout rate is set to be smaller than 1 as in the case of RT non-operation. On the other hand, during the RT1 operation, the payout rate is set to be larger than 1 unlike the RT non-operation.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes data (information) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal winning combination 1 to the internal winning combination 3 shown corresponding to the winning numbers are information for identifying the type of the internal winning combination storing area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64 (FIG. 7). Is an offset for calculating the address of the internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, and an internal winning combination 3 storing area. The internal winning combination 1 is 1 byte (8 Bit) data. The internal symbol combination 2 is represented by 1 byte (8 bits) data for the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the internal symbol combination 3 is 1 byte (8 bits) for the internal symbol combination 3 storage area. Represented by data. In particular, a part of the internal winning combination 3 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 2. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00001100” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 1, “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 2, and “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 3. It is determined. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Bell 1 + Bell 2. The same applies to the case where the winning numbers are “2” to “35”.

  The main reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped.

  The main reel symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to symbol combinations stopped and displayed at each of three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to this data. And. The data of the display combination is represented by a binary number, and the display combination 1 to display combination 3 are information for identifying the type of display combination storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64 (FIG. 7). The configuration of the display combination 1 to display combination 3 is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination 1 to internal winning combination 3 described above, and the configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area described above. is there.

  When “Blank 2—Blank 3—Blue Mouse” is lined up along the active line, the display combination is Replay 1 and replay is performed in the next unit game. More specifically, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the unit game in which these combinations are determined as display combinations are automatically inserted, and the re-game is performed in the next unit game. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. When “red mouse-blank 3-blue mouse” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes replay 2. When the display combination becomes Replay 2, the same replay as in Replay 1 is performed.

  When “Blank 2-Green Mouse-Blue Mouse” is lined up along the active line, the display combination is Bell 1, and if the number of inserted coins is 3 because the bonus is not activated, 8 medals are awarded. Paid out. On the other hand, if the number of inserted coins is 2 because the bonus is activated, 15 medals are paid out. When “red mouse-green mouse-blue mouse” are arranged along the effective line, the display role is Bell 2, and the same profit as in the case of Bell 1 can be obtained.

  When “Blank 2—Green Mouse—Blank 3” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is the corner cherry 1, and four medals are paid out regardless of whether or not the bonus is activated. When “red mouse-green mouse-blank 3” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is a square cherry 2, and when “yellow mouse-blank 3-blank 3” is arranged, the display combination is a square cherry 3. In these cases, the same benefits as when the display combination is the corner cherry 1 can be obtained.

  When “BB symbol-BB symbol-blank 3” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the middle cherry 1A, and when the number of inserted coins is three because the bonus is not activated, one medal Is paid out. On the other hand, if the number of inserted coins is 2 because the bonus is activated, 15 medals are paid out. When “BB symbol-MB symbol-blank 3” and the like are arranged along the effective line and the display combination becomes the middle cherry 2A to 4A, 1B to 4B, the same profit as when the display combination becomes the middle cherry 1A. Is obtained.

  When “BB symbol-blank 3-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes watermelon 1. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When this symbol combination is arranged, four medals are paid out regardless of whether or not the bonus is activated. When “MB symbol-blank 3-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes the watermelon 2, and in this case, the same profit as in the case where the display combination becomes the watermelon 1 can be obtained.

  When “MB symbol-MB symbol-MB symbol” is arranged along the valid line, the display combination is MB, and the MB operation is started when the MB operating flag is turned on. When “BB symbol-BB symbol-BB symbol” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB, and the BB operation flag is turned on to start the operation of BB.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, an RT game number counter, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning possible number counter for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing of step S152 and step S154 of FIG. 46 described later.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag of the embodiment includes an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, a BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, and MB There is an MB operating flag for identifying whether or not is operating, and an RT2 operating flag for identifying whether or not RT2 is operating. Although not shown, in the embodiment, an RT1 operating flag for identifying whether or not RT1 is operating and an RT3 operation for identifying whether or not RT3 is operating. A medium flag is provided.

  The RT game number counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining unit games in which the operation of RT continues. The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during one bonus operation. The game possible number counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. The possible number of winnings is a counter that counts the number of remaining unit games in which the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The main reel stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  The stop table determination table includes stop table information corresponding to each internal winning combination. FIG. 16 is a table that is referred to when the bonus is not operating, and FIG. 17 is a table that is referred to when the bonus is operating.

  The stop table determined with reference to the main reel stop table determination table includes information defining the stop control mode of the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols, etc.) It has. Each stop table is basically configured to be able to establish a corresponding internal winning combination.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is Bell 1 + Bell 2, the stop table for Bell 1 + Bell 2 is determined as the stop table for stopping the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, and the internal winning combination is BB + Bell 1 + Bell. In the case of 2, the stop table for BB flag + bell 1 + bell 2 is determined as a stop table for stopping the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the stop table used when performing stop control of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R will be described.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position of each main reel 4L, 4C, 4R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the symbol stop position in the middle of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when a stop button 19L, 19C, 19R provided corresponding to each main reel 4L, 4C, 4R is pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center Indicates the position of the symbol closest to the middle symbol stop position. The “sliding frame number” refers to the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R when the corresponding main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped from the stop start position when the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated. The number of symbols between the symbols on the middle symbol stop position.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames (moving in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R after the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated and before the corresponding main reels 4L, 4C, 4R stop). The number of possible symbols) is set to “3”. Referring to FIG. 4 described above, during the rotation of the left main reel 4L, the “blue pig (symbol 37)” with the code number “2” reaches the symbol stop position in the middle of the left main display window 3L. When the left stop button 19L is operated at this time, the left main reel 4L can be controlled to stop so that “blank 2 (symbol 39)” of the code number “5” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position. it can.

  The stop table shown in FIG. 18 is a stop table for watermelon 2 used when the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2.

  Here, referring to the main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 14), the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 is “MB symbol (blue) -blank 3-ANY”. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 are always stopped and displayed on the right main display window 3R regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. .

  Returning to FIG. 18, when the relationship between the stop start position of the central main reel 4C and the number of sliding frames is seen, code numbers “3”, “5”, The symbol corresponding to any of “9”, “13”, and “17” is stopped and displayed. Referring to the symbol array shown in FIG. 4, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to the code numbers “5”, “9”, “13”, “17” constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2. The symbol is “blank 3 (design 40)”. In addition, the symbol corresponding to one of the code numbers “5”, “9”, “13”, “17” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the central main display window 3C. Is the case of “2” to “17”. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, the symbols constituting the symbol combination mainly corresponding to the watermelon 2 are stopped and displayed in the central main display window 3C.

  Then, looking at the relationship between the stop start position of the left main reel 4L and the number of sliding symbols, the code numbers “2”, “5”, “7” are displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left main display window 3L. , “8”, “12”, “15”, and “17” are stopped and displayed. Referring to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4, the symbol one symbol above the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “2” and “5” is a symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 “MB symbol (symbol). 32) ". In addition, symbols corresponding to any of code numbers “2” and “5” are stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left main display window 3L because the stop start position is “0” to “5”. And “17”. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 may be stopped and displayed in the left main display window 3 </ b> L.

  Here, as described above, in the embodiment, the code numbers “8” to “16” of the left main reel 4L are set to the red zone, and the code numbers “0” to “7” and “17” are set to the red zone. Blue zone. In other words, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 are stopped and displayed in the left main display window 3L because the stop operation is performed at the timing when the blue zone symbols are variably displayed in the left main display window 3L. It can be said that it is done. For the player, in order to stop and display the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 on the left main display window 3L, the timing when the blue zone symbols are variably displayed on the left main display window 3L. It is necessary to perform a stop operation.

  Therefore, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 are always stopped on the right main display window 3R, and the watermelon 2 is mainly displayed on the central main display window 3R. Since the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to 2 is stopped and displayed, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, whether or not the watermelon 2 is established as a display combination is determined by the player operating the left stop button 19L It can be said that it depends on the timing. In order to establish the watermelon 2 as a display combination, it is required to operate the left stop button 19L at the timing when the blue zone symbol is variably displayed on the left main display window 3L.

  Although not shown, the watermelon 1 stop table used when stopping the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1 is the right main reel 4R and the central main reel 4C. The relationship between the stop start position and the number of sliding frames is the same as that of the watermelon 2 stop table. The relationship between the stop start position on the left main reel and the number of sliding symbols is such that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 1 are stopped and displayed only when the stop operation is performed in the red zone. It is configured. In this way, in order to establish the watermelon 1 as a display combination when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1, the left zone is displayed at the timing when the red zone symbol is variably displayed on the left main display window 3L. It is required to operate the stop button 19L.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, internal winning combination 3, carryover combination, operating flag, and game state storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (6) of FIG. . These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 90.

  (1) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to replay 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 2. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 3. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  (2) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 1A. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 2A. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 3A. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 4A. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 1B. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 2B. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 3B. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 4B.

  (3) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 3 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to watermelon 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to watermelon 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Although the illustration of the display combination storage area (display combination 1 storage area to display combination 3 storage area) in which the data of the display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (internal winning combination 1 storage area to internal winning combination) is omitted. The data structure is the same as that of the combination 3 storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 19 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 0, bit 1, and bit 4 to bit are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 19 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (6) of FIG. 19 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the symbol storage area for the main reel will be described.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each main reel 4L, 4C, 4R displayed by the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R is stored. In the embodiment, since eight types of main reel effective lines are provided, data indicating the types of symbols displayed on these eight types of main reel effective lines is stored. For example, in the case of the first effective line for main reel 25a, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each main display window 3L, 3C, 3R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  The first sub-reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is referred to when the production contents are determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after all the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped.

  The first sub-reel symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to symbol combinations stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and the number of payouts corresponding to this data. With information. The data of the display combination is represented by binary numbers, and the display combination 1 to display combination 3 are information for identifying the type of the display combination storage area provided in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 95 (FIG. 8). The configuration of the display combination 1 to display combination 3 is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination 1 to internal winning combination 3 described above, and the configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area described above. is there.

  When the internal winning combination is Replay 1 or Replay 2, and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of these internal winning combinations are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the first sub display window 5L, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged on the effective lines of 5C and 5R. In this case, a replay which is a general name of the replay 1 and the replay 2 is used as a display combination, and an effect corresponding to the case where the replay is a display combination is performed.

  When the internal winning combination is Bell 1 or Bell 2 and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of these internal winning combinations are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the first sub display window 5L, “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged on the 5C and 5R effective lines. In this case, a bell, which is a general name of the bell 1 and the bell 2, is used as a display combination, and an effect corresponding to the case where the bell is a display combination is performed.

  When the internal winning combination is any one of the corner cherry 1 to the corner cherry 3, and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of these internal winning combinations are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the first “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on the effective lines of the sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. At this time, “cherry (symbol 44)” is displayed at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L. In this case, the corner cherry, which is the general name of the corner cherry 1 to the corner cherry 3, is used as the display combination, and an effect corresponding to the case where the corner cherry is the display combination is performed.

  When the internal winning combination is any one of the middle cherry 1A to the middle cherry 4B, and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of these internal winning combinations are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the first “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on the effective lines of the sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. At this time, “cherry (symbol 44)” is displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left first sub display window 5L. In this case, the middle cherry, which is the general name of the middle cherries 1A to 4B, is used as the display combination, and an effect corresponding to the case where the corner cherry is the display combination is performed.

  When the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 or watermelon 2, and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of these internal winning combinations are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the first sub display window 5L, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is arranged on the effective lines of 5C and 5R. In this case, a watermelon which is a general name of the watermelon 1 and the watermelon 2 is used as a display combination, and an effect corresponding to the case where the watermelon is a display combination is performed.

  When the internal winning combination is MB and symbol combinations corresponding to this MB are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, on the effective lines of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, "BAR-BAR-BAR" is lined up. In this case, an effect corresponding to the case where MB is the display combination and MB is the display combination is performed.

  When the internal winning combination is BB and the symbol combinations corresponding to this BB are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, on the effective lines of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" or "Bird-Bird-Bird" are lined up. In this case, an effect corresponding to the case where BB is the display combination and BB is the display combination is performed.

  The first sub-reel stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a table that is referred to when the bonus is not operating, and FIG. 23 is a table that is referred to when the bonus is operating.

  The stop table determined with reference to the first sub-reel stop table determination table includes information defining the stop control mode of the first sub-reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols, etc.) ). Each stop table is basically configured to be able to establish a corresponding internal winning combination.

  First, FIG. 22 will be described. For example, when the internal winning combination is bell 1 + bell 2, a bell stop table is determined as a stop table for stopping the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R, and the internal winning combination is BB + bell 1 + bell 2. In some cases, the BB flag interval + bell stop table is determined as a stop table for stopping the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

  Next, FIG. 23 will be described. The table shown in the upper part is a table that is referred to when the MB is operating, and the table shown in the lower part is a table that is referred to when the BB is operating. When the MB is operating, the replay stop table is always determined, and “replay-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed along the first sub-reel second effective line 26b (along the center line). Control is performed. On the other hand, when the BB is operating, the stop table for watermelon is always determined, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is set along any one of the five sub-reel effective lines 26a to 26e. Control is performed so as to stop display.

  With reference to FIG. 24, a stop table used when stop control of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R will be described.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start positions of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is defined. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is set to “4”, which is different from the maximum number of sliding frames of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R.

  The stop table shown in FIG. 24 is a watermelon stop table used when stopping the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2. When the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2, as described above, the stop control of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R is different depending on whether the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2. Although the stop table is referred to, the same stop table is referred to for the stop control of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R regardless of whether the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2.

  As described above, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 are always stopped in the right main display window 3R regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. Is displayed. Therefore, when looking at the relationship between the stop start position of the right first sub reel 6R and the number of sliding frames, the code stop positions “0”, “5”, The symbol corresponding to any of “8”, “13”, and “17” is stopped and displayed. Referring to the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “5” and “8” are “watermelon (symbol 46)” which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2. However, when a symbol different from the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “5” and “8” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right first sub display window 5R, the first sub display window 5R “Watermelon (symbol 46)” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 is not stopped and displayed at any symbol stop position. That is, on the effective line provided on the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, although the watermelon 2 can be established as a display combination, on the effective line provided on the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Then, inconsistency that the watermelon 2 cannot be established as a display combination may occur. Similarly, for the first sub-reel 6C in the center, the first sub-display window 5L can be formed on the effective lines provided in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, although the watermelon 2 can be established as a display combination. , 5C, 5R, there may be a mismatch that the watermelon 2 cannot be established as a display combination.

  In the embodiment, when such a mismatch occurs, the sub CPU 93 performs a stop control change effect data selection process (step S270 in FIG. 55 described later). In this processing, one effect data is selected from the re-rotation effect data and the large slip effect data stored in advance in the sub ROM 94, and the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are again connected based on the selected effect data. The symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is stopped and displayed along the sub reel effective lines 26a to 26e (step S305 in FIG. 57). By doing in this way, even when mismatching arises, this mismatching can be avoided appropriately. In addition, the player can regard this inconsistency as an effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, the left main display window 3R has a watermelon only when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the blue zone symbol is variably displayed on the left main display window 3L. The symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to 2 are stopped and displayed. Therefore, looking at the relationship between the stop start position of the left first sub-reel 6L and the number of sliding frames, the code stop positions “2”, “4”, The symbol corresponding to any of “9”, “10”, “15”, and “18” is stopped and displayed. Referring to the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbol one symbol above and one symbol below the symbol corresponding to the code number “2” are both “watermelon (symbol 46)”. Similarly, the symbol one symbol below the symbol corresponding to the code number “4”, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to the code number “9”, and the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “10” and “15” are: Both are “watermelon (symbol 46)”. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the red zone symbol is variably displayed on the left main display window 3L, the watermelon 2 serves as a display on the effective line provided on the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. Inconsistency different from the above-mentioned inconsistency that the watermelon 2 can be established as a display role on the effective line provided in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, although it cannot be established. Can occur. In this case, the sub CPU 93 sets re-rotation effect data, rotates the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R again based on the re-rotation effect data, and selects a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon. Inconsistency is avoided by stopping display along the effective lines 26a to 26e (step S266 in FIG. 54 described later).

  With reference to FIG. 25, the symbol storage area for the first sub reel will be described.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R displayed by the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R is stored. In the embodiment, since five types of sub reel effective lines are provided, data indicating the types of symbols displayed on these five types of sub reel effective lines is stored. For example, in the case of the first sub reel first effective line 26a, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C and 5R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  A jump table of the sub control circuit 90 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command when the command (information or command) transmitted by the main control circuit 60 is received. Specifically, information on 13 types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 60 is stored. The main control circuit 60 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 90 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  When the initialization command is received, the identifier is 01H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “01H” is initialization command processing. The initialization command process is a process for initializing the sub RAM 95 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer.

  When the game medal insertion command is received, the identifier is 03H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “03H” is a game medal insertion command process. The game medal insertion command process is a process performed in response to the “BET operation”. When the game start command is received, the identifier is 04H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “04H” is a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 18 is operated.

  When the reel stop command is received, the identifier is 05H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “05H” is reel stop command processing. The reel stop command process is a process that is performed when one of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is operated. When the all reel stop command is received, the identifier is 06H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “06H” is all reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed.

  The identifier when the display combination establishment command is received is 07H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “07H” is the display combination establishment command process. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination. When the payout end command is received, the identifier is 08H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “08H” is the payout end command process. The payout end command process is a process performed based on the payout of medals.

  When the gaming state change command is received, the identifier is 09H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “09H” is the gaming state change command process. The gaming state changing process is a process for changing the gaming state information to the one indicating the RB gaming state, for example, when a bonus is won. When the BB end game operation command is received, the identifier is 0AH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0AH” is the BB end game operation command process. The game operation command process at the end of BB is a process for changing the information on the game state to the one indicating the general game state at the end of the bonus.

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for notifying the malfunction when a malfunction such as the medals in the hopper 72 becoming empty occurs.

  The identifier when the effect instruction request command is received is 0CH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0CH” is the effect instruction request command process. The effect instruction request command process is a process for executing an effect by light or sound at the lamps 27a, 27b, 28, the speakers 13L, 13R, 23, etc., such as the LEDs 9, 10L, 10R. When the bonus start command is received, the identifier is 0DH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB operates.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the subtraction value determination table of the difference number control counter will be described. This table is referred to every time the player performs a BET operation on the condition that the bonus operation is not in progress.

  This table includes subtraction value information for each setting. The difference number control counter is provided in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 95 and is set to “0” when initialization at the start of the game is performed. Then, the sub CPU 93 refers to this table on condition that the game medal insertion command is received when the game state is the general game state. Then, a value obtained by multiplying the number of inserted medals by the subtraction value obtained by referring to this table is subtracted from the difference number control counter. In the embodiment, since the number of inserted cards in the general gaming state is always three, a value three times the subtraction value obtained by referring to this table is subtracted from the difference number control counter. .

  For example, it is the first game since the initialization at the start of the game, the unit game with the value of the difference control counter being “0”, and the setting is “1”. In this case, since the subtraction value obtained by referring to the subtraction value determination table of the difference number control counter is “100”, “300” that is three times “100” is subtracted from the difference number control counter. . Therefore, the value of the difference number control counter is “−300”.

  Then, “300” is subtracted from “−300” in the second unit game, and “300” is further subtracted in the third unit game. Thus, while the gaming state is the general gaming state, the value of the difference number control counter is decremented by “300” for each unit game.

  On the other hand, when the small combination is established as the display combination, a numerical value obtained by multiplying the payout number by 256 is added to the difference number control counter. For example, referring to the above-described main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 14), when the bell 1 is established as a display combination in the general gaming state, the number of inserted in the general gaming state is 3, so that the payout in this case The number of sheets is 8. Therefore, “2048”, which is 256 times “8”, is added to the difference number control counter.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the range of numerical values stored in the difference number control counter will be described.

  The difference number control counter stores a numerical value in a range of −32768 to 32767. When the above-described subtraction and addition to the difference number control counter are repeated, the value of the difference number control counter may be smaller than “−32768” or larger than “32767”. In the former case, the value of the difference number control counter is set to “−32767” so as not to become a smaller value. On the other hand, in the latter case, the value of the difference number control counter is set to “32768” so as not to become a larger value.

  With reference to FIG. 29, a correspondence table between the difference number control counter and the ST operation probability state will be described. This table is referred to every time the player operates the start lever 18 on the condition that the gaming state is the general gaming state.

  This table includes information for determining whether the ST operation probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state corresponding to the value of the difference number control counter. The ST operation probability is a probability of notifying the player of an internal winning combination. When the ST operation probability state is a high probability state, the internal winning combination is notified with a high probability, and when the ST operation probability state is a low probability state, the internal winning combination is notified. Notify the winning combination with a low probability.

  For example, when the value of the difference number control counter is “−10000”, the ST operation probability state is a high probability state. In this case, when the watermelon 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, this is notified with a high probability.

  Here, as described above, the value of the difference number control counter is added on condition that the small combination is established as the display combination, and when the added value becomes larger than “0”, the ST operation probability state Becomes a low probability state. In this case, when the setting is large, the subtraction value per unit game is large, and when the setting is small, the subtraction value per unit game is small. Therefore, the magnitude of the number of unit games from when the ST operation probability state becomes the low probability state to when the ST operation probability state switches to the high probability state can be the setting inference factor.

  The effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This effect selection table is provided for each of the internal winning combinations, and includes lottery value information regarding the effect number. The production number corresponds to the production category, and the production category directly or indirectly corresponds to the contents of the production performed by the LED or the speaker.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, the effect number corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the actual effect number. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other. The selected effect number is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 95.

  For example, the case where the effect selection table shown in FIG. 30 is referred will be described. When the internal winning combination is BB + watermelon 1 and the extracted random number value is “15000”, first, the lottery value “9000” corresponding to the production number “1” is subtracted from this “15000”. The subtracted value is “6000” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “9000” corresponding to the production number “2” is subtracted from this “6000”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “2” is selected as the actual performance number.

  30 to 32 are effect selection tables that are referenced when the bonus is not activated and when the bonus is not in the ceiling state. In the embodiment, the operation of RT2 is finished without BB or MB being determined as an internal winning combination even during the operation of RT2, and the state in which RT1 is operated is the ceiling state.

  FIG. 33 is a bonus operating effect determination table, which is referred to when BB or MB is operating. FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are ceiling state effect determination tables, which are referred to when RT2 is finished without RT or BB or MB being decided as an internal winning combination during RT2. Is done.

  (1) of FIG. 30 is an effect selection table as a large classification. The type of the effect selection table to be referred next is determined based on the effect number determined with reference to these tables.

  (2-1) of FIG. 31 is an effect selection table as a middle classification. More specifically, (2-1) in FIG. 31 is a table referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in (1) in FIG. 30 is “1”.

  (3-1) of FIG. 31 is an effect selection table as a small classification. More specifically, (3-1) in FIG. 31 is a table referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in (2-1) in FIG. 31 is “1-1”. It is. Based on the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table as the small classification shown in (3-1) of FIG. 31, the content of the effect performed by the LED or the speaker is directly determined. The same applies to the tables shown in FIGS.

  First, (1) in FIG. 30 will be described. In the large classification, a rough performance classification is determined based on the internal winning combination.

  For example, when 1 is determined as the effect number, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed. In this case, the lottery value varies depending on the presence / absence of parentheses, but if the ST operation is in a high probability state, the lottery value in the parenthesis is referred to, and if the ST operation is in a low probability state, the lottery value outside the parentheses is referred to. The

  When 2 is determined as the production number, a chance production is performed between the flags and informing that the bonus may be activated. When 3 is determined as the effect number, an effect is provided for informing whether the ST operation high probability state or the ST operation low probability state.

  According to the table shown in (1) of FIG. 30, when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 or watermelon 2, one production number is selected depending on whether the ST operation high probability state or the ST operation low probability state. Probability is different. In the case of the ST operation high probability state, “1” is easily determined as the effect number as compared to the ST operation low probability state. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1, it is notified that this watermelon 1 is an internal winning combination. When the internal winning combination is watermelon 2, it is notified that this watermelon 2 is an internal winning combination. Easy to be.

  Next, (2-1) in FIG. 31 will be described. In the middle category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the large category.

  (2-1) in FIG. 31 is referred to when the effect number determined as the major category is 1 (the effect category as the major category is “internal winning combination notification”). Here, although the middle class provided corresponding to the case where the production number as the major category is 1 will be described, in practice, even when the production number is other than 1, the middle category for each of the production numbers. Is provided.

  When 1-1 is determined as the production number, the internal winning combination using the second sub reel 8 is notified. When 1-2 is determined as the production number, the internal winning combination using sound is notified, and when 1-3 is determined as the production number, the internal winning combination using the WIN lamp 28 is performed. Is notified. The WIN lamp 28 is turned on when it is between the flags, and definitely notifies that the bonus is activated.

  According to the table shown in (2-1) of FIG. 31, when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 or watermelon 2, “1-1” is always determined as the effect number, and other effect numbers are determined. Never happen. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2, an effect using the second sub reel 8 is always performed.

  Next, (3-1) in FIG. 31 will be described. In the small category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the middle category.

  (3-1) in FIG. 31 shows that the production number determined as the middle category is 1-1 (the production category as the major category is “internal winning combination notification”, and the production category as the middle category is “second sub reel”. )). Here, although the small classification provided corresponding to the case where the production number as the middle category is 1-1 will be described, in practice, even when the production number is other than 1-1, A small classification is provided for each.

  When 1-1-1 is determined as the production number, the rear LED 9 is lit in red, and when 1-1-2 is determined as the production number, the rear LED 9 is lit blue. Production to be performed. The red lighting corresponds to the red zone of the left first sub reel 6L, and the blue lighting corresponds to the blue zone of the left first sub reel 6L.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 31 (3-1), when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1, “1-1-1” is always determined as the production number, and the internal winning combination is watermelon 2. In this case, “1-1-2” is always determined as the production number. For the player, when the rear LED 9 is lit red, it can be understood that the internal winning combination is the watermelon 1, and the red zone of the left first sub-reel 6L is variably displayed in the left first sub-display window 5L. It can be understood that the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R should be operated at the same timing. Further, when the rear LED 9 is lit in blue, it can be understood that the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, and the timing when the blue zone of the left first sub reel 6L is variably displayed in the left first sub display window 5L. Can grasp that the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R should be operated.

  Next, (2-2) in FIG. 32 will be described. (2-2) in FIG. 32 is referred to when the effect number determined as the major category is 3 (the effect category as the major category is “ST operation probability state suggestion”).

  When 3-1 is determined as the production number, the ST operation probability is notified using the ST operation probability state suggestion lamp 27. When 3-2 is determined as the production number, the ST operation probability is notified using sound.

  Next, (3-2) in FIG. 32 will be described. In (3-2) of FIG. 32, the production number determined as the middle category is 3-1 (the production category as the major category is “ST operation probability state suggestion”, and the production category as the middle category is “ST action” It is referred to when the probability state suggestion lamp ”). When 3-1-1 is determined as the effect number, an effect that the ST operation low probability state suggestion lamp 27b is turned on is performed, and when 3-1-2 is determined as the effect number, ST operation is performed. The effect that the high probability state suggestion lamp 27a is turned on is performed.

  In this table, the lottery value varies depending on the presence or absence of parentheses, but in the ST operation high probability state, the lottery value in parentheses is referred to, and in the ST operation low probability state, the lottery value outside the parentheses is referenced. Is done. Therefore, according to the table shown in (3-2) of FIG. 32, when the ST operation low probability state is present, the ST operation low probability state suggestion lamp 27b is easily lit, and when the ST operation high probability state is present. The ST operation high probability state suggestion lamp 27a is easily turned on. Therefore, the lighting of the ST operation probability state suggestion lamp 27 can be an estimation factor of the actual ST operation probability state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the bonus operation effect selection table will be described. (1) in FIG. 33 is a table as a large classification, and (2) in FIG. 33 is a table as a medium classification. (3) of FIG. 33 is a table as a small classification.

  First, (1) in FIG. 33 will be described. In the large classification, a rough performance classification is determined based on the internal winning combination. In this table, the lottery value varies depending on the presence or absence of parentheses, but when the ST operating flag is on, the lottery value in the parentheses is referred to, and when the ST operating flag is off, The lottery value is referenced.

  When 1 is determined as the effect number, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed, and when 2 is determined as the effect number, the effect is not performed.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 33 (1), when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 + corner cherry 1-3 or watermelon 2 + corner cherry 1-3, when the ST operating flag is on, the production number is always “ When “1” is determined and the ST operating flag is OFF, “2” is always determined as the effect number. The ST operating flag is a flag provided for distinguishing the contents of the effect during the bonus operation. As will be described in detail later, in the embodiment, when the bonus is established as a display combination, the main CPU 62 interrupts the control of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R and re-rotates the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Is transmitted to the sub CPU 93. Then, the sub CPU 93 re-rotates the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R in response to receiving this signal. At this time, the ST operation is performed on condition that the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R can be operated so as to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus along the second effective line 26b (center line) for the first sub reel. The medium flag is set on.

  Next, (2) in FIG. 33 will be described. In the middle category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the large category. In this table, the lottery value varies depending on the presence or absence of parentheses, but when the ST operating flag is on, the lottery value in the parentheses is referred to, and when the ST operating flag is off, The lottery value is referenced.

  According to the table shown in (2) of FIG. 33, when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 + corner cherry 1-3 or watermelon 2 + corner cherry 1-3, when the ST operating flag is on, the production number is always “ 1-1 "is determined, and an effect using the second sub reel 8 is performed.

  Next, (3) in FIG. 33 will be described. In the small category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the middle category. In this table, the lottery value varies depending on the presence or absence of parentheses, but when the ST operating flag is on, the lottery value in parentheses is referred to, and when the ST operating flag is off, The lottery value is referenced.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 33 (3), when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 + square cherries 1 to 3, when the ST operating flag is on, “1-1-1” is always determined as the production number. The rear LED 9 is lit in red. When the internal winning combination is watermelon 2 + corners 1 to 3, when the ST operating flag is on, an effect number “1-1-2” is always determined, and an effect in which the rear LED 9 is lit in blue is performed. . Therefore, the player can grasp that the watermelon 1 with 15 medal payouts is an internal winning combination by lighting the rear LED 9 in red, and the red zone of the left first sub-reel 6L is the left By operating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R at the timing when the sub-display window 5L is variably displayed, a lot of profit can be obtained compared to the case where the square cherries with four payout medals are established. Further, when the rear LED 9 is lit in blue, it can be understood that the watermelon 2 with 15 payout medals is an internal winning combination, and the blue zone of the left first sub reel 6L is the left first sub display window. By operating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R at the timing of variably displaying at 5L, more profits can be obtained as compared to the case where a square cherry having four payout medals is established.

  On the other hand, even when the ST operating flag is off and the lottery value outside the parentheses is referred to, when the watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 is won internally, the corner cherries 1 to 3 are always duplicated. By making an internal winning, a certain profit can be secured although it is less than the profit when the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 is established.

  Next, the ceiling state effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. This table is stored in the bonus once per unit game for a predetermined number of times (1000 times for RT2 after the end of BB, 800 times for RT2 after the end of MB) after RT2 is activated by the end of bonus. Referenced when RT2 ends and RT1 operates without winning. (1) in FIG. 34 is a table as a large classification, and (2) in FIG. 34 is a table as a medium classification. (3) of FIG. 35 is a table as a small classification.

  First, (1) in FIG. 34 will be described. In the large classification, a rough performance classification is determined based on the internal winning combination. For example, when 1 is determined as the effect number, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed, and when 2 is determined as the effect number, a chance effect is performed.

  Here, comparing the table shown in (1) of FIG. 34 with the table shown in (1) of FIG. 30 described above, if the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 or watermelon 2, the table shown in (1) of FIG. In the table shown, the probability of selecting one production number differs depending on whether the ST operation high probability state or the ST operation low probability state. However, in the table shown in FIG. Regardless of the probability state or the ST operation low probability state, the production number “1” is always selected.

  Next, (2) in FIG. 34 will be described. In the middle category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the large category. According to the table shown in (2) of FIG. 34, when “1” is selected as the production number in the table (1) of FIG. 34, “1-1” is always determined as the production number. An effect using two sub-reels 8 is performed.

  Next, (3) in FIG. 35 will be described. In the small category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the middle category. According to the table shown in (3) of FIG. 35, when the internal winning combination is watermelon 1, regardless of whether the ST operation high probability state or the ST operation low probability state, the production number is always used. “1-1-1” is determined, and the rear LED 9 is lit in red. When the internal winning combination is the watermelon 2, regardless of whether the ST operation high probability state or the ST operation low probability state, “1-1-2” is always determined as the production number, and the rear LED 9 An effect that lights up in blue is performed.

  By doing this, RT2 is operated only 800 times or 1000 times, and when RT1 is operated, until the BB or MB is determined as the internal winning combination again, the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 is In the case of internal winning, it becomes a game such as a guarantee period in which the internal winning combination is always notified, and a feeling like a ceiling state can be obtained.

  With reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the control operation of the main control circuit 60 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 62 performs initialization at the start of the game (at the start of the game) (step S1). Specifically, the contents stored in the main RAM 64 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the control lock flag is on (step S2). The control lock is information for identifying whether or not stop control of the corresponding main reels 4L, 4C, 4R is not performed even if the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated. , 4C, 4R is on when the stop control is not performed, and is off when the stop control of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R is performed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the predetermined stored contents of the main RAM 64 at the end of the game are erased, and the process proceeds to step S4. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the main RAM 64 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the main RAM 64, and the start address of the sequence program of the next game Make designations.

  In step S4, a bonus operation monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S5, a medal insertion / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 18S, the medal sensor 15S, or the BET switches 16S and 17S.

  In step S6, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not discriminated, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S8, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, an RT game number counter (main) update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. This RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64 of the main control circuit 60. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment also includes an RT game number counter (sub). This counter is provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 95 of the sub control circuit 90.

  In step S10, a main reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a game start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S12. The game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the last rotation of the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a wait process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game is performed. Do.

  In step S14, the start of rotation of all main reels 4L, 4C, 4L is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, a main reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

  In step S17 of FIG. 37, it is determined whether or not the control lock flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S19. In step S18, the control lock flag is set to OFF, and data for lighting the center line (first sub reel second effective line 26b) set in the process of step S302 of FIG. A command for clearing is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S19, a display combination search process (main) described later with reference to FIG. 44 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. In step S20, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a display combination establishment command including information on the established display combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S22. This display combination establishment command also includes information on whether or not the control lock flag is on.

  In step S22, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S24. In this processing, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, processing for subtracting a value corresponding to the payout number from this bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S24, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, it is determined whether or not the control lock flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 36, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, it is determined whether or not any of the bonus operating flag, that is, the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set. The flag is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is off when the RB gaming state is not set. The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, and is on when the BB is operating, and is off when the BB is not operating. The MB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the MB is operating, and is on when operating and off when not operating.

  In step S27, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, during the operation of the BB, whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state (the number of games) has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 12 times), the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state can be awarded ( For example, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter has become 0 or less. If it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, the bonus is terminated. On the other hand, during the operation of the MB, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter has become 0 or less. If it is determined that this condition is satisfied, the bonus is ended.

  In step S28, bonus operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 46 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, if the display combination is BB, the BB operating flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state. On the other hand, if the display combination is MB, the MB operating flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the MB gaming state.

  The medal insertion and start check processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 62 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31). The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for setting the same number as the insertion number inserted for the current game when the display combination is replay, and is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S32, an automatic loading process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In this process, the number set in the automatic insertion counter is copied to the medal insertion number counter. The number of medals inserted is a counter provided for setting the number of medals inserted based on the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 15 or the operation of the BET buttons 16 and 17, and is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64. It has been.

  In step S33, the medal sensor 15S and the BET switches 16S and 17S are checked, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S35, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion number counter is “3”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S41, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S37, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S37, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion number counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S41, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, a process for updating the value of the input number counter is performed, and the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S39, the number of valid lines corresponding to the number of BETs is validated, and the process proceeds to step S40. In step S40, a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S41, the credit counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S42. The credit counter is a counter provided for setting the number of medals provided for a unit game, and is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the start switch 18S is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S6 of FIG. 36, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S34.

  With reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 62 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 9), determines the type and number of lotteries in the internal lottery table (FIGS. 10 to 12) according to the gaming state (step S41), and step S42. Move on. In step S42, the random number value extracted in step S6 of FIG. 36 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, "1" is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, the internal lottery table determined in the process of step S41 is referred to, a lottery value is acquired based on the gaming state and the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the acquired random value and the acquired lottery value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, “1” is added to the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries has been satisfied. In this process, a process is performed to determine whether or not the winning number has exceeded the number of lotteries set in the process of step S41. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S48, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S48, "0" is set in the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 13), an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number and the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, the data corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (more specifically, the internal winning combination 1 storing area to the internal winning combination 3 storing area), and the process proceeds to step S51.

  In step S51, it is determined whether or not the MB gaming state is in progress. In this process, it is determined whether or not bit 6 of the game state storage area ((6) in FIG. 19) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. In step S52, the internal winning combination 1 storage area is set to “01111111”, the internal winning combination 2 storage area is set to “11111111”, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area is set to “00000011”, and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. By this process, all of Cherry, Bell, Watermelon and Replay can be won internally.

  In step S53 of FIG. 40, it is determined whether or not BB or MB is included in the internal winning combination. This determination is performed by determining whether either bit 2 or bit 3 of the internal winning combination 3 storage area ((3) in FIG. 19) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S54, the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S55. With this process, RT3 can be operated on the condition that it internally wins BB or MB and shifts between non-flags to flags. In step S55, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S56, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S57, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S58, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S60, it is determined whether or not data is stored in the carryover combination storage area ((4) in FIG. 19). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 36, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S61. In step S61, the target data is stored in the carryover combination storage area based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  The RT game number counter (main) update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 62 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S72, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S74, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S10 in FIG. By performing this process, it is possible to make the condition for operating RT1 that is the most advantageous replay time when the operation of RT2 continues until a predetermined number of unit games are performed.

  The main reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 62 sets internal lottery result information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64 (step S81), and proceeds to step S82. In step S82, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a loss or a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S83, it is confirmed whether or not it is between flags. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S85. In step S84, internal lottery result information corresponding to the internal winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S85. In step S85, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S86. In step S86, the expected display combination storing process (main) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  The stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the main CPU 62 determines whether or not a valid stop switch is turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R corresponding to the rotating main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are pressed. (Step S91). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and if NO, the process of step S91 is repeated.

  Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are rotating, and the stop buttons 19L, 19C. , 19R, three are provided correspondingly. When the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is on. When the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is off. . By updating the valid stop button flag to OFF, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R once pressed is invalidated thereafter.

  In step S92, it is determined whether or not the control lock flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S98, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93. The control lock flag is the same as the effective stop button flag in that the operation of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R cannot be controlled even if the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is pressed, but whether or not the press operation has been performed once. Regardless of whether or not the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is depressed, it is different from the valid stop button flag.

  In step S93, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the main reel stop table based on the symbol counter and the stop button type, and the process proceeds to step S94. The symbol counter is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating main reels 4L, 4C, 4R when the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are rotating. That is, based on the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value, the code number of the symbol located at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R can be identified. That is, since the symbol counter and the stop start position when the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are operated are equivalent, the main CPU 62 is connected to the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R corresponding to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R. The number of sliding frames is extracted from the stop start position.

  In step S94, the number of sliding symbols extracted is compared with the display symbol of the number of sliding symbols determined in the expected display combination storing process to determine whether the number of sliding symbols can be stopped based on the internal winning combination. Whether or not is determined, the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, it is determined whether the MB is operating. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S96, it is determined whether or not an operation for stopping the right main reel 4R has been performed. When this process is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when this process is NO, the process proceeds to step S98. In step S97, the number of sliding frames determined in steps S93 and S94 is set by switching to “0” or “1”, and the process proceeds to step S98. In this process, the number of sliding frames is basically set to “0”, but when any of the sliding symbols is set to “1”, if any of cherry, bell, watermelon, and replay is established as a display role, the sliding Set the number of frames to “1”.

  In step S98, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, it is determined whether or not the control lock flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 37, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R corresponding to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R that have been stopped are rotated by the determined number of sliding frames, and the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are requested to stop rotating, and the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S103, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S103, the expected display combination storing process (main) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S91.

  The display combination search process (main) will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the main reel symbol storage area (FIG. 20) and the main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 14).

  First, the main CPU 62 sets the head address of the main reel symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S111), and proceeds to step S112. In this process, “8” is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S112, the top address of the main reel symbol storage area (FIG. 20) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S115, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S119. Specifically, the value of the payout number corresponding to the display combination is stored in a payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 64. The payout number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out by the medal payout process in step S22 of FIG.

  In step S116, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code (that is, whether or not the end code is detected). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S118, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S118, "1" is subtracted from the number of display combination searches, and the process proceeds to step S119. In step S119, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S121, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S120. In step S120, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S112.

  In this way, the main CPU 62 detects the end code, and stores it in the symbol combination and symbol combination table stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the effective line corresponding to the current effective line counter value. The combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the effective line corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter and the symbol combination table are determined to have been compared (step S113). Is compared with all symbol combinations stored in. If the main CPU 62 determines that the comparison has been performed for all the effective lines, the main CPU 62 proceeds to the process of step S121.

  In step S121, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. In step S122, the control lock flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG.

  The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 62 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S138. In step S132, the game possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S138.

  In step S137, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S138. In this process, the RB operating flag is cleared, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. In step S138, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S139, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S142.

  In step S139, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG. 36, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S141. In this process, the BB operating flag is cleared, the bonus end number counter is cleared, and the like. Also, clearing the RB operating flag, clearing the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are performed. In step S141, the RT2 operating flag is turned on, "1000" is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S142, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S143, MB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. In this process, the MB operating flag is cleared, the bonus end number counter is cleared, and the like. In step S144, the RT2 operating flag is turned on, "800" is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 62 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S152, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 15), and the process proceeds to step S155. In this processing, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and processing for setting 345 in the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S153, it is determined whether or not the display combination is MB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S154, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S154, MB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 15), and the process proceeds to step S155. In this process, the MB operating flag is updated to ON, and 120 is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S155, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S156. In step S156, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 47, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU (main CPU 62) will be described. This periodic interruption process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the main CPU 62 performs input port check processing (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In this process, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 18S due to the pressing operation of the start lever 18. In step S162, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, a main reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S164. In this processing, information indicating the main reel to be controlled is set as a main reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of the main reel is performed. In step S164, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S166. In step S166, a timer management process is performed, and the periodic interrupt process ends.

  The control operation of the sub control circuit 90 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The sub control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the sub CPU 93 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the sub control processing stored in the sub ROM 94 based on the generation of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, the sub CPU 93 performs input monitoring processing (step S171), and proceeds to step S172. In step S172, it is determined whether or not a command has been input. In this process, a process for determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (a storage area for storing a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60) is performed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S173, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S173, command input processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S174. In step S174, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound control circuit 96, the first sub-reel motor drive circuit 97, the gaming state display circuit 100, etc. is performed, and the process proceeds to step S171.

  The command input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 93 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S174 in FIG. In step S182, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 03H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game medal insertion command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S185. In step S184, a game medal insertion command process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S185, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S186, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S187. In step S186, a game start command process described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S187, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 05H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a reel stop command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S188, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S189. In step S188, a reel stop command process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In the reel stop command process, a process for stopping the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is performed according to the operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R by the player.

  In step S189, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 07H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S190, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S191 in FIG. In step S190, a display combination establishment command process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S191 in FIG. 50, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 08H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a payout end command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S192, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S193. In step S192, a payout end command process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  In step S193, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 09H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a gaming state change command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S194, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S200. In step S194, it is determined whether or not the game state is changed due to the bonus end. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S195, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S200.

  In step S195, the difference number control counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S196. In step S196, it is determined whether or not the bonus end is the end of BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S197, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S198. In step S197, the RT game number counter (sub) provided in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 95 is set to “1000”, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  In step S198, it is determined whether or not the bonus end is the end of MB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S199, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201. In step S199, the RT game number counter (sub) provided in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 95 is set to “800”, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  In step S200, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In step S201, the unprocessed command is set to have been processed, and the process proceeds to step S174 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 51, game medal insertion command processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 93 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S211). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S213, data for lighting the center line (first sub-reel second effective line 26b) is set, and the process proceeds to step S218.

  In step S214, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S215, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S216. In step S215, data for lighting other effective lines excluding the center line (second sub-reel second effective line 26b) is set, and the process proceeds to step S218. In step S216, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals is “3”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S217, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S218. In step S217, data for lighting other effective lines excluding the center line (second sub reel second effective line 26b) is set, and the process proceeds to step S218.

  In step S218, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. 50, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S219. In step S219, the subtraction value determination table (FIG. 27) of the difference number control counter is referred to, the subtraction value is determined based on the setting, and the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S220, a value obtained by multiplying the inserted number and the determined subtraction value is subtracted from the difference number control counter and set, and the process proceeds to step S221. In step S221, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference number control counter is less than −32768. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S222, the difference number control counter is switched to -32768 and set, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 52, game start command processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 93 sets a stop table for the first sub reel according to the gaming state and the internal winning combination with reference to the first sub reel stop table determination table (FIGS. 22 and 23) (step S231). The process proceeds to step S232. In step S232, rotation of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  In step S233, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S234, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S235. In step S234, the RT game number counter (sub) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S235, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S236, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S238. In step S236, it is determined whether RT3 is operating. This determination is made based on whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S237, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S238. In step S237, the effect data is determined and set based on the internal winning combination with reference to the ceiling state effect selection table (FIG. 35), and the process proceeds to step S242. By performing this process, it is possible to perform an effect based on the determined effect data when the command output process is performed in step S174 in FIG. 48 later.

  In step S238, it is determined whether or not the bonus is in operation. This determination is made based on whether either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S239, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S240. In step S239, with reference to the bonus operating effect selection table (FIG. 33), the effect data is determined and set based on whether or not the ST operating flag is on, the internal winning combination, etc., and the process proceeds to step S242. . By performing this process, it is possible to perform an effect based on the determined effect data when the command output process is performed in step S174 in FIG. 48 later.

  In step S240, the correspondence table (FIG. 29) between the difference number control counter and the ST operation probability state is referred to, the current ST operation probability state is determined, and the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, with reference to the general gaming state effect selection table (FIGS. 30 to 32), the effect data is determined and set based on whether or not the ST operating flag is ON, the internal winning combination, etc. The process moves to step S201 of 50. By performing this process, it is possible to perform an effect based on the determined effect data when the command output process is performed in step S174 in FIG. 48 later.

  In step S242, it is determined whether or not the effect data set in the process of step S241 is effect data related to the second sub reel. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S243, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S243, the rotation of the second sub reel 8 is started, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  The reel stop command process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the sub CPU 93 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S251). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S252, and when NO, the process of step S251 is repeated.

  In step S252, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table for the first sub reel based on the symbol counter and the type of stop button, and the process proceeds to step S253. The symbol counter is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R when the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating. That is, based on the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value, the code number of the symbol located at the symbol stop position in the middle of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R can be identified. That is, since the symbol counter and the stop start position when the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated are equivalent, the sub CPU 93 performs the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R. Then, the number of sliding frames is extracted from the stop start position.

  In step S253, whether the number of sliding symbols that can be stopped based on the internal winning combination is determined by comparing the extracted number of sliding symbols with the display combination ahead of the number of sliding symbols determined in the expected display combination storing process. It is determined whether or not, and the process proceeds to step S254. In step S254, stop control change effect data update processing which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S255.

  In step S255, the process waits for rotation of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R corresponding to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R that have been stopped for the determined number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S256. In step S256, the rotation stop of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is requested, and the process proceeds to step S257.

  In step S257, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S258, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S259.

  In step S258, the expected display combination storing process (sub) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S251. In step S259, a display combination retrieval process (sub) described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  The stop control change data update process will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55.

  First, the sub CPU 93 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a watermelon (step S261). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S262, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S262, either “BB symbol-blank 3-ANY” or “MB symbol-blank 3-ANY”, which is a symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon, is configured on the effective line of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R. It is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a timing at which the symbol can be drawn. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S267 in FIG. 55, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether or not it is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S264, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S264, it is determined whether or not the watermelon is tempered on the effective lines of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. In the embodiment, since the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, the case where three “watermelons (symbol 46)” are stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R. It is assumed that watermelon is established as a display role. In the embodiment, the state in which the remaining one “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line to establish the watermelon as a display combination is “watermelon is a tempered”. In the process of step S264, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R By determining whether or not two “watermelons (symbol 46)” are stopped and displayed on the active line, it is determined whether or not the watermelon is tempered. When the determination in step S264 is YES, the process proceeds to step S265, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a timing at which “watermelon (symbol 46)” can be drawn onto the effective lines of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S266, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S266, re-rotation effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  Although the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R cannot establish a watermelon as a display combination by performing the processes of steps S262 to S266, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R display the watermelon as a display combination. If there is a mismatch that can be established as follows, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotated again, and a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is set along the sub reel effective lines 26a to 26e. Can be displayed. As a result, inconsistencies that may occur when the internal winning combination is watermelon can be avoided.

  In step S267 in FIG. 55, it is determined whether or not the operation is the third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S268, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S268, it is determined whether or not the watermelon is tempered on the effective lines of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S269, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S269, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a timing at which “watermelon (symbol 46)” can be drawn onto the effective lines of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S270, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  In step S270, stop control change effect data selection processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S271. In this process, a process of selecting at a predetermined probability whether to set the re-rotation effect data or the large slip effect data is performed.

  In step S271, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect over a plurality of games is performed on the second sub reel 8. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S273, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S272. In step S272, the effect data selected in step S270 is set, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S273, large slip effect data is set regardless of the result of the process in step S270, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  Although the watermelon can be established as a display combination in the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R by performing the processing in steps S267 to S272, the watermelon is displayed in the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. If there is a mismatch that cannot be established, the first sub-reels 6L, 6C, 6R are re-rotated or the first sub-reels 6L, 6C, 6R are slippery (slip of 4 or more frames, which is the maximum number of sliding frames). ) And the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon can be displayed along the sub-reel effective lines 26a to 26e (step S305 in FIG. 57 described later). As a result, inconsistencies that may occur when the internal winning combination is watermelon can be avoided.

  With reference to FIG. 56, the display combination search process (sub) will be described. This process is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the first sub-reel symbol storage area (FIG. 25) and the first sub-reel symbol combination table (FIG. 21).

  First, the sub CPU 93 sets the top address of the sub reel symbol storage area, acquires the display combination search count and the effective line counter (step S281), and proceeds to step S282. In this process, “5” is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S282, the top address of the first sub-reel symbol storage area (FIG. 25) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S283.

  In step S283, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S284. In step S284, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S285, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S285, the address of the first sub reel symbol combination table is updated, and the flow proceeds to step S286. In step S286, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code (that is, whether or not the end code is detected). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S287, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S283.

  In step S287, “1” is subtracted from the number of display combination searches, and the process proceeds to step S288. In step S288, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S290, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S289. In step S289, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S282.

  As described above, the sub CPU 93 detects the end code, and the combination of symbols stored in the three first sub reel symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the value of the current effective line counter and the sub reel It is determined that all symbol combinations stored in the symbol combination table have been compared (step S283), and stored in the three first sub-reel symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter. The combination of the displayed symbols is compared with all combinations of symbols stored in the first sub-reel symbol combination table. If the sub CPU 93 determines that the comparison has been performed for all the effective lines, the sub CPU 93 proceeds to the process of step S290.

  In step S290, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed on the active line of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S291, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S291, the ST operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  The display combination establishment command process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 93 determines whether or not control lock information is included (step S301). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S302, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S304. In step S302, data for lighting the center line (second sub reel second effective line 26b) is set, and the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, the first sub-reel re-rotation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In this process, a process in which the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R once stopped are rotated again is performed.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not re-rotation effect data is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S305, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S305, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are rotated again so as to be displayed on the effective lines of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R, which are the symbol combinations corresponding to the watermelon, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. Move.

  With reference to FIG. 58, the payout end command process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 93 determines whether or not a bonus is being operated (step S311). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S201 of FIG. 50, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S312. In step S312, a value obtained by multiplying the payout number by 256 is added to the difference number control counter and set, and the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S313, it is determined whether or not the difference number control counter is greater than 32767. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S314, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG. In step S314, the difference number control counter is set to 32767, and the process proceeds to step S201 in FIG.

  A display example of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 shows a display example 1 and FIG. 60 shows a display example 2. FIG. 61 shows Display Example 3.

  First, display example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. This display example 1 shows a display example in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R and the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R when the bonus is established as a display combination.

  When the bonus is established as a display combination, the main CPU 62 first sets the control lock flag to ON (step S122 in FIG. 44). Then, the sub CPU 93 sets data for lighting the center line (first sub reel second effective line 26b) (step S302 in FIG. 57), and re-rotates the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Processing is performed (step S303 in FIG. 57). FIG. 59 (1) shows a display example at this time. More specifically, (1) and (A) in FIG. 59 are display examples of the main display windows 3L, 3C, and 3R when the control lock flag is on, and (1) and (B) in FIG. 59 are control examples. It is a display example of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R when the lock flag is on.

  A display example of (1) and (A) in FIG. 59 will be described. Since the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are not re-rotated, "BB symbol (symbol 31)" is stopped and displayed at the lower symbol stop position of the left main display window 3L, and the central main display window 3C is displayed. In addition, “BB symbol (symbol 31)” is also stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the lower part of the right main display window 3R. Thereby, it can be understood that BB is established as a display combination in the main reel eighth effective line 25h among the eight effective lines.

  A display example of (1) and (B) in FIG. 59 will be described. Since the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are re-rotated, the symbols are variably displayed in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Further, since the center line (the second effective line for the first sub reel 26b) is lit, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is stopped and displayed along the second effective line for the first sub reel 26b (center line). It can be understood that the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R should be operated.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R, the main CPU 62 transmits a reel stop command to the sub CPU 93 (step S98 in FIG. 43). The sub CPU 93 performs reel stop command processing (FIG. 53) in response to receiving this reel stop command. In the reel stop command processing, stop control of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is performed within a range equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding frames based on the BB stop table stored in the sub ROM 94. (2) of FIG. 59 shows that the player operates the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R at the timing when the stop control position of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R becomes “12”, “20”, “20” from the left. A display example when is performed is shown. The “stop control position” refers to the position of a symbol on a line connecting the middle symbol stop positions of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R when the reel stop control is performed.

  (2) and (A) in FIG. 59 are display examples of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R at this time. During this time, the main CPU 62 does not control the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, so the same symbols as in (1) and (A) of FIG. 59 are stopped and displayed in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. Yes.

  (2) and (B) of FIG. 59 are display examples of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R at this time. At the symbol stop position in the middle of the left first sub display window 5L, “red 7 (symbol 41)” is stopped and displayed. The first sub display window 5C in the center and the lower sub-window of the right first sub display window 5R are displayed. "Red 7 (symbol 41)" is stopped and displayed even at the symbol stop position. Thereby, it can be grasped that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed on the second sub reel effective line 26b among the five sub reel effective lines.

  By doing in this way, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R have an effect different from the effect linked to the symbol change display and stop display on the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R directly related to the payout of medals. Can be done. Moreover, when performing such another effect, the effect content is changed according to the timing of operating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R, so that the player's operation can be interposed in the effect content. Therefore, the player's operation can be intervened in an effect different from the effect linked to the change display and stop display of the symbols on the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, and separately from the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R. A gaming machine capable of performing various effects with the provided first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R can be provided.

  Next, Display Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As described with reference to FIG. 59, when the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are re-rotated due to the establishment of the bonus, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is stopped and displayed along the second sub reel second effective line 26b. Then, the sub CPU 93 updates the ST operating flag to on. In the display example 2, the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R and the first sub window when the watermelon 1 and the square cherries 1 to 3 are determined as the internal winning combination when the ST operating flag is updated to ON in this way. An example of display in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R and the second sub display window 7 is shown.

  When the bonus operates, the sub CPU 93 refers to the bonus operating effect selection table (FIG. 33) in response to receiving the game start command from the main CPU 62 (step S239 in FIG. 52). 60 (1) shows that the internal winning combination is watermelon 1 + square cherries 1 to 3, and the production number set by referring to the bonus operation production selection table (FIG. 33) is “1-1-”. The example of a display in the 2nd sub display window 7 in the case of "1" (LED red display) is shown.

  A transmissive area 8b of the second sub reel 8 is displayed in the center of the second sub display window 7, and it can be visually recognized that the rear LED 9 is lit red in the transmissive area 8b. Thereby, it can be grasped that the left stop button 19L should be operated at the timing when the symbol of the red zone is variably displayed in the left first sub display window 5L.

  (2) of FIG. 60 shows a display example in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R and the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R when the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are operated thereafter. . More specifically, the stop control positions of the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are “14”, “17”, and “17” from the left, and the stop control positions of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are the left. A display example when the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is operated by the player at a timing from “15”, “7”, “13” to “15” is shown.

  (2) and (A) in FIG. 60 are display examples in the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. "BB symbol (symbol 31)" is stopped and displayed at the upper symbol stop position of the left main display window 3L, and "blank 3 (symbol 40) is displayed at the upper symbol stop position of the central main display window 3C. "Is stopped. According to the main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 14), it is possible to grasp that the watermelon 1 is established as a display combination in the main reel first effective line 25a among the eight effective lines.

  (2) and (B) in FIG. 60 are display examples in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. "Watermelon (symbol 46)" is stopped and displayed at the middle symbol stop position of the left first sub display window 5L, and the middle symbol of the center first sub display window 5C and the right first sub display window 5R. "Watermelon (symbol 46)" is stopped and displayed even at the stop position. Therefore, according to the first sub-reel symbol combination table (FIG. 21), it is possible to grasp that the watermelon is established as the display role in the first sub-reel second effective line 26b among the five effective lines.

  In this manner, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 19R are operated according to the timing of operating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R when the first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are re-rotated by establishing the bonus as a display combination. In some cases, the game after 6R is stopped again can be advantageously advanced, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, when the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotated again, the center line (the second effective line 26b for the first sub reel) is turned on to indicate which line the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus needs to be stopped and displayed. Since it is easier to understand, even beginners can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  Next, Display Example 3 will be described with reference to FIG. Display example 3 is a timing when the watermelon 2 is determined as an internal winning combination, and then the stop start positions of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R become “13”, “7”, “10” from the left. Example of display when stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is operated by player at timing when stop start position of 1 sub reel 6L, 6C, 6R becomes “15”, “5”, “11” from the left Show.

  In this case, the main CPU 62 performs stop control of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R with reference to the watermelon 2 stop table (FIG. 18) at the main reel. When the stop start position of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R is “13”, “7”, “10” from the left, the number of sliding symbols is “2,” “2,” “3” from the left. The stop control positions of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R are “15”, “9”, and “13” from the left. Therefore, as shown in the upper part of (1) and (A) of FIG. 61, the “MB symbol-blank 3- corresponding to the watermelon 2 is placed on the main reel effective lines 25a-25h of the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R. “ANY” is not displayed.

  Further, the sub CPU 93 performs stop control of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R with reference to the watermelon stop table (FIG. 24) in the first sub reel. When the stop start position of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R is “15”, “5”, “11” from the left, the number of sliding frames is “0”, “2”, “2” from the left. Therefore, the stop control positions of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are “15”, “7”, “13” from the left. Therefore, as shown in the upper part of FIGS. 61 (1) and (B), among the sub reel effective lines 26a to 26e of the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” corresponding to the watermelon is displayed.

  Therefore, although the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 is not stopped on the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the symbols corresponding to the watermelon are displayed on the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. There is an inconsistency that the combination is stopped and displayed. In this case, the sub CPU 93 sets re-rotation effect data (step S266 in FIG. 54), and performs stop control of the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R based on the re-rotation effect data.

  61 (A) and 61 (A) show examples of display on the main display windows 3L, 3C, and 3R at this time, and the lower part of FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) shows the first sub-window at this time. An example of display in the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R is shown. In the main display windows 3L, 3C, 3R, there is no change in the symbol display mode, but in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotated and stopped again to display the symbols. Change aspects. By doing so, it is possible to avoid inconsistency between the symbol display mode in the main display windows 3L, 3C and 3R and the symbol display mode in the first sub display windows 5L, 5C and 5R.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, when rotation and stop of the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are interrupted in a gaming machine that interrupts rotation and stop of the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R on condition that a bonus is established as a display combination. The first sub reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are automatically rotated again, and then the stop buttons 19L, 19L, Although the reel stop command can be transmitted to the sub control circuit 90 by the operation of 19C and 19R, it is not limited to this. For example, the main flowcharts shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 are shown in FIGS. 62 to 64, the medal insertion / start check process shown in FIG. 38 is shown in FIG. 65, and the game start command shown in FIG. The processing may be as shown in FIG. In this manner, in the gaming machine that interrupts the rotation and stop of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R on condition that the bonus is established as a display combination, the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R in the main control circuit 60 are interrupted. The first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R can be re-rotated by operating the start lever 18 and the reel stop command is then operated by operating the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R. A configuration capable of transmitting to the sub-control circuit 90 is possible.

  Also, in the embodiment, when the bonus operating effect selection table (FIG. 33) is configured to win the role including watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 when the ST operating flag is on, the rear LED 8 is displayed. When the used effect is always performed, and when the ST operation flag is off and the internal winning combination including the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 is performed, the effect using the rear LED 8 is not always performed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the probability that an effect using the rear LED 8 is performed when the table structure is internally won in a role including the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 when the ST operating flag is on, the ST operating flag is off. In such a case, when the winning combination including the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 is performed internally, the probability that an effect using the rear LED 8 is performed may be higher. In this way, when the bonus is established as a display combination and the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotated again, the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus can be aligned with the second sub reel second effective line 26b. Even if the ST operating flag is not turned on, there is a possibility that an effect using the rear LED 8 may be performed when the winning combination including the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 is won internally. Various changes can be made.

  In the embodiment, when the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotated again, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is set to one predetermined sub reel effective line (in the embodiment, the second effective line 26b for the first sub reel). Arrangement is a condition for turning on the ST operating flag, but is not limited to this. For example, one sub-reel effective line may be set as another sub-reel effective line, or may be aligned with one of a plurality of sub-reel effective lines instead of one sub-reel effective line. In addition, a lottery table for setting the sub reel effective line may be provided, and it may be determined by lottery every sub reel effective line should be aligned each time a bonus is established.

  In the embodiment, the presentation is performed using mechanical reels such as the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R and the second sub reel 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it produce an effect using a structure. Further, the main reels 4L, 4C, and 4R directly related to the medal payout are not limited to mechanical reels.

  Further, the diameters, rotational speeds, the number of symbols to be arranged, the manner of symbol arrangement, and the like of the main reels 4L, 4C, 4R, the first sub reels 6L, 6C, 6R and the second sub reel 8 can be arbitrarily determined.

  In the embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided in which the numerical range corresponding to the winning combination is a continuous value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it provide the internal lottery table which shall contain the several value which does not continue the numerical value range corresponding to a combination.

The schematic front view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows a main display window. The figure which shows a 1st sub display window. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the main reel. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the 1st sub reel. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the 2nd sub reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB and MB gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action | operations. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows the symbol combination table for main reels. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows the stop table determination table for main reels in the case of a general gaming state. The figure which shows the stop table determination table for main reels in the RB or MB game state. The figure which shows the stop table for main reels. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storage area, a carryover combination storage area, an operating flag storage area, and a game state storage area. The figure which shows the symbol storage area for main reels. The figure which shows the symbol combination table for 1st sub reels. The figure which shows the stop table determination table for 1st sub reels in the case of a general gaming state. The figure which shows the stop table determination table for 1st sub reels in the case of RB or MB game state. The figure which shows the stop table for 1st sub reels. The figure which shows the symbol storage area for 1st sub reels. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows the subtraction value determination table of a difference number control counter. The figure which shows a difference sheet control counter. The figure which shows the corresponding | compatible table of a difference number control counter and ST operation | movement probability state. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The figure which shows the production selection table for bonus operation. The figure which shows the effect selection table for ceiling states. The figure which shows the effect selection table for ceiling states. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. The flowchart which shows the main reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process (main). The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the game medal insertion command process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the reel stop command process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the stop control change effect data update process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the display combination search process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the display combination establishment command process of a sub-control circuit. 7 is a flowchart showing payout end command processing of the sub-control circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a main display window and a 1st sub display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a main display window, a 1st sub display part, and a 2nd sub display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a main display window and a 1st sub display part. The main flowchart of the main control circuit which concerns on the modification of this invention. 63 is a flowchart following on from FIG. 62. FIG. 64 is a flowchart following FIG. 63. The flowchart which shows the medal insertion and start check process which concerns on the modification of this invention. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of the sub control circuit which concerns on the modification of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R main display window 4L, 4C, 4R main reel 5L, 5C, 5R first sub display window 6L, 6C, 6R first sub reel 7 second sub display window 8 second sub reel 18 start lever 19L , 19C, 19R Stop button 60 Main control circuit 62 Main CPU
63 Main ROM
64 Main RAM
90 Sub control circuit 93 Sub CPU
94 Sub ROM
95 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A first symbol display means having a plurality of first display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to the start operation signal;
A winning combination determination means for determining a winning combination based on winning combination determination information for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start instruction means;
First start control means for performing control for starting the variable display of symbols on the first symbol display means, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means;
A plurality of stop commands provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display units and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding first display unit in accordance with the player's operation Means,
In response to the stop command signal, the number of symbols for constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is the number of sliding symbols for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal. First sliding frame number determining means for determining within a range equal to or less than the maximum sliding frame number so as to stop along a first line connecting a predetermined symbol stop position to each of the first display units;
First stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal in accordance with the number of sliding frames determined by the first sliding frame number determining means;
The first symbol display having a plurality of second display portions provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display portions, wherein the plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed and stopped. A second symbol display means provided separately from the means;
Second start control means for performing control for starting the variable display of symbols on the second symbol display means, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means;
In response to the stop command signal, the number of sliding symbols for stopping the variable display of symbols on the second display unit corresponding to the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal is set to the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. Second sliding frame number determining means for determining a symbol to be configured within a range equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols so as to stop along a second line that connects a predetermined symbol stop position to each of the plurality of second display units. When,
Second stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the second display section corresponding to the first display section corresponding to the stop command signal in accordance with the number of sliding frames determined by the second sliding frame number determining means. When,
It is determined whether a symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination and does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations has stopped along the first line. First discrimination means;
Second determining means for determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped along the second line;
The symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination by the first determining means and does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations is stopped along the first line. On the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined to have stopped along the second line by the second determining means, the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means 3rd start control means which performs control for starting again,
The symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is provided on the condition that the variation display of symbols on the second symbol display unit is started again by the third start control unit, A third stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means so that the symbol combination not corresponding to any of the plurality of roles stops along the second line;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A first symbol display means having a plurality of first display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to the start operation signal;
A winning combination determination means for determining a winning combination based on winning combination determination information for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start instruction means;
First start control means for performing control for starting the variable display of symbols on the first symbol display means, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means;
A plurality of stop commands provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display units and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding first display unit in accordance with the player's operation Means,
In response to the stop command signal, the number of symbols for constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is the number of sliding symbols for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal. First sliding frame number determining means for determining within a range equal to or less than the maximum sliding frame number so as to stop along a first line connecting a predetermined symbol stop position to each of the first display units;
First stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal in accordance with the number of sliding frames determined by the first sliding frame number determining means;
The first symbol display having a plurality of second display portions provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display portions, wherein the plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed and stopped. A second symbol display means provided separately from the means;
Second start control means for performing control for starting the variable display of symbols on the second symbol display means, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means;
In response to the stop command signal, the number of sliding symbols for stopping the variable display of symbols on the second display unit corresponding to the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal is set to the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. Second sliding frame number determining means for determining a symbol to be configured within a range equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols so as to stop along a second line that connects a predetermined symbol stop position to each of the plurality of second display units. When,
Second stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the second display section corresponding to the first display section corresponding to the stop command signal in accordance with the number of sliding frames determined by the second sliding frame number determining means. When,
First determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped along the first line;
It is determined whether a symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination and does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations has stopped along the second line. A second discriminating means;
The first determining means determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped along the first line, and the second determining means uses a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. The symbol display on the second symbol display means is provided on the condition that the symbol combination that does not correspond to any of the plurality of predetermined combinations is determined to have stopped along the second line. 3rd start control means which performs control for starting again,
The symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped along the second line on the condition that the display of variation of the symbol on the second symbol display unit is started again by the third start control unit. Third stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols on the second symbol display means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A CPU that performs control to display and stop display of symbols on the first symbol display means, the start command means, the winning combination determination means, the first start control means, the stop command means, A main CPU including a first sliding frame number determining means, the first stop control means, and the first determination means;
A CPU that performs control to display and stop display of symbols on the second symbol display means, the second start control means, the second sliding frame number determination means, the second stop control means, A sub CPU including second determination means, third start control means, and third stop control means;
With
The main CPU includes determination result transmission means for transmitting the determination result of the first determination means to the sub CPU,
In the third start control unit provided in the sub CPU, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination by the first determination unit based on the determination result transmitted from the determination result transmission unit is the first line. It is determined whether or not it is determined that the vehicle has stopped along the line.

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