JP2008253357A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing the disadvantages of a player due to the fact that a sub game is not executed again upon restoration even when a power failure occurs while executing the sub game or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a guarantee value addition means for updating numerical information by adding a guarantee value to a numerical value indicated by the numerical information before the sub game is executed by a sub game execution means in the case that it is determined to execute the sub game by a sub game execution determination means; and an imparting value addition means for updating the numerical information by subtracting the guarantee value with the numerical value indicated by the numerical information as an object and adding the imparting value on the basis of the fact that the imparting value is determined by an imparting value determination means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

There is also known a gaming machine provided with a high-probability replay state and a low-probability replay state that have different probabilities that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination. In such a gaming machine, the probability of winning a replay is increased by a decrease in the probability of falling out of internal lottery in a high probability replay state, so that a player can play a game more advantageously than in a low probability replay state. . Under such circumstances, a gaming machine that performs control to enter a high-probability replay state when a predetermined start condition is satisfied recently, and to end the high-probability replay state when a predetermined end combination is established, and is in a BB operation state A gaming machine is known that determines the number of notifications for notifying that a predetermined end combination has been determined as an internal winning combination based on the result of the sub-game in the middle (for example, Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine, when it is notified that the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the high probability replay state, the player performs a stop operation so as not to establish the predetermined closing combination. Thus, the high probability replay state can be avoided from being terminated.
JP 2006-175121 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, a predetermined value is added to the number of notifications on the RAM based on the result of the secondary game, but it is restarted when a power failure occurs during the execution of the secondary game. In this case, the secondary game is not re-executed and the number of notifications on the RAM is an initial value, which may be disadvantageous to the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and even if a power failure occurs during the execution of the secondary game, the disadvantage of the player due to the fact that the secondary game is not re-executed when recovered An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be reduced.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and the circumference of the reels. A symbol display means having a symbol display area (for example, a symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface, and a start operation detecting means (for example, a start operation) The symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the start switch 6S), which will be described later, and the start operation detecting means detecting the start operation. (For example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later), random number generation means (for example, random number generator 36, which will be described later) for generating random values in a predetermined range, and the start operation detection means. A random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 to be described later) for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means, and an internal winning combination is determined from a plurality of roles A lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a plurality of winning combination lottery tables in which winning probability information is defined, random number values extracted by the random number extraction means, and storage by the lottery table storage means A winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on the winning combination lottery table, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation, Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the reel By stopping the rotation, stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the change of the plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area, and the stop control means stop the change of the plurality of symbols. Display combination determination means (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later) that performs a display combination determination that determines whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to a combination is displayed in the symbol display area. A profit granting unit (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for granting a profit according to the combination determined to be established by the display combination determination unit, and numerical information indicating a numerical value that is more advantageous for the player as the value is larger are stored. Non-volatile numerical information storage means (for example, a flash memory 80 to be described later) and the start operation detection means after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means Sub game execution determining means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for determining whether or not to perform a sub game separate from the main game in which the process until the profit is granted by the profit giving means is a unit game; Sub game execution means (for example, a sub CPU 71 and a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) that executes a sub game when it is determined by the game execution determination means that the sub game is executed, and based on the result of the sub game A sub-game (for example, an RT1 mini-game to be described later) is executed by a given value determining means (for example, a later-described sub CPU 71) for determining a value to be added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information and the sub-game execution determining means. If it is determined, before the secondary game is executed by the secondary game execution means, a guarantee value is added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information to update the numerical information. The guaranteed value is subtracted from the numerical value indicated by the numerical value information and the given value is added based on the given value determined by the means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) and the given value determining means. Provided value addition means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) for updating the numerical information.

  With this configuration, the non-volatile numerical information storage means stores numerical information indicating a numerical value that is more advantageous to the player as the value increases, and the secondary game execution determining means detects the start operation by the start operation detecting means. To determine whether or not to perform a sub-game separate from the main game in which the process until the profit is granted by the profit granting means is different from the main game, and the sub-game executing means determines the sub-game by the sub-game execution determining means. When it is decided to execute the secondary game, the grant value determining means determines a grant value to be added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information based on the result of the secondary game, and the guaranteed value adding means is: When it is decided to execute the secondary game by the secondary game execution determining means, before the secondary game is executed by the secondary game execution means, the numerical information is obtained by adding the guaranteed value to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information. Update and attach The value adding section, based on the grant value by applying value determining means is determined, it updates the numerical information by adding the granted value with subtracting the guaranteed value as the target numerical values indicated by the numerical information.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, even when a power failure occurs during the execution of the secondary game, etc., since the guaranteed value is added to the numerical information of the nonvolatile numerical information storage means, It is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the fact that the secondary game is not re-executed after the restoration.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the subsidiary game executing means includes a plurality of target objects (for example, a left cave 510L or a right cave 510R described later) and an instruction object (for example, pointing to any one of the target objects). , A secondary game image display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) for displaying a secondary game image including an arrow 500 described later, and the instruction included in the secondary game image for the secondary game image display means. Sub-game image control means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) that displays the target object pointed to by the object while switching, and a winning object determination that determines any of the target objects as a winning object by lottery Stop operation by means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) and the stop operation detection means Object determination means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) for performing object determination as to whether or not the target object pointed to by the pointing object when detected is coincident with the winning object, and the given value The determining means determines the assigned value according to a result of the object determination by the object determining means.

  With this configuration, the secondary game image display means included in the secondary game execution means displays a secondary game image including a plurality of target objects and an instruction object indicating one of the target objects, and the secondary game image control means The game image display means displays the target object indicated by the instruction object included in the sub-game image while switching over time, and the winning object determining means displays any of the plurality of target objects by lottery. The object determination unit determines whether or not the target object indicated by the instruction object matches the winning object when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection unit. The assigned value determining means determines the assigned value according to the result of object determination by the object determining means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the player can perform the secondary game in which the stop operation is performed at the timing when the instruction object points to the target object that is expected to be the winning object, and the target object predicted by the player The assigned value is determined when is a winning object. Therefore, the player concentrates on predicting which target object is the winning object and performing the stop operation in order to make the sub game successful, thereby improving the interest in the sub game. In other words, by providing the secondary game with an element of luck, the game performance is enhanced and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, each time the main game is executed, the gaming machine according to the present invention subtracts “1” from a numerical value indicated by the numerical information (for example, a value of a high mode game number counter described later). Game number subtracting means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for updating the game, and internal winning combination information (for example, RT1 operating combination information or single color bell information described later) indicating the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. A notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later), and a notification for lottery notification for determining the number of notifications (for example, a navigation point to be described later) for the notification means to notify the internal winning combination information. Number-of-times lottery means (for example, sub-CPU 71 described later) and number-of-notification-number information storage means (for example, described later) for storing notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by the notification number-of-notice lottery means. DRAM 73), notification control means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for causing the notification means to notify the internal winning combination information when the notification count indicated by the notification count information is equal to or greater than “1”, and the notification An execution lottery table (for example, a point grant lottery described later) in which a plurality of winning probability information relating to an execution lottery (for example, a point grant lottery described later) for determining whether or not to perform the notification number lottery by the number lottery means is defined. An execution lottery table storage means (for example, a control ROM 72 described later) for storing a table) and promotion to determine which winning probability information is selected from among a plurality of winning probability information defined in the execution lottery table. Alternatively, a high mode promotion lottery table (for example, described later) in which a winning probability for promotion in a promotion lottery that determines non-promotion is defined. Promotion that stores a mode promotion lottery table) and a low mode promotion lottery table (for example, a low mode promotion lottery table described later) in which the winning probability for promotion is defined to be lower than that of the high mode promotion lottery table. The high mode promotion lottery table or the low mode promotion lottery table during a lottery table storage means (for example, a control ROM 72 described later) and a promotion lottery period (for example, a BB mini game described later) executed over a plurality of games. In accordance with the number of promotions determined during the promotion lottery period after the promotion lottery in the last game in the promotion lottery period Lottery probability information selection means for selecting any winning probability information specified in the execution lottery table (for example, a later-described support lottery information). CPU lottery CPU 71) and lottery execution means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) for executing lottery based on the winning lottery information related to the lottery execution probability selected by the lottery probability information selection means. The information selection means selects the winning probability information having a relatively high winning probability in the execution lottery as the number of times determined to be promoted during the promotion lottery period increases, and the promoted lottery means indicates the numerical information. When a specific combination (for example, BB1 or BB2 described later) is determined by the winning combination determination means when the numerical value to be determined is “1” or more, based on the high mode promotion lottery table during the promotion lottery period The promotion lottery is performed.

  With this configuration, the game number subtraction means updates the numerical information by subtracting “1” from the numerical value indicated by the numerical information every time the main game is executed, and the notification means is determined by the winning combination determining means. The internal winning combination information indicating the internal winning combination is notified, the notification number lottery means performs a notification number lottery for determining the number of notifications by which the notification unit notifies the internal winning combination information, and the notification number information storage means The notification count information indicating the notification count determined by the notification count lottery means is stored, and the notification control means stores the internal winning combination information in the notification means when the notification count indicated by the notification count information is “1” or more. Let me know. The execution lottery table storage means stores an execution lottery table in which a plurality of winning probability information related to the execution lottery for determining whether or not to perform the notification number lottery by the notification number lottery means is defined, and the promotion lottery table The storage means defines a winning probability for promotion in a promotion lottery that determines promotion or non-promotion to determine which winning probability information is selected from among a plurality of winning probability information specified in the execution lottery table. Stored in the high mode promotion lottery table and a low mode promotion lottery table in which the winning probability for promotion is defined lower than the high mode promotion lottery table, and the promotion lottery means is executed over a plurality of games. During the promotion lottery period, the promotion lottery is performed based on the high mode promotion lottery table or the low mode promotion lottery table, and the lottery probability information selection means Then, after the promotion lottery in the last game of the promotion lottery period, select any winning probability information defined in the execution lottery table according to the number of times determined to be promoted during the promotion lottery period, and the execution lottery means The execution lottery is performed based on the winning probability information related to the execution lottery selected by the lottery probability information selection means. At this time, the lottery probability information selection means selects the winning probability information having a relatively high winning probability in the execution lottery as the number of times determined to be promoted during the promotion lottery period is larger. If the specified combination is determined by the winning combination determination means when the numerical value shown is “1” or more, the promotion lottery is performed based on the high mode promotion lottery table during the promotion lottery period.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, whether or not the promotion lottery is performed based on the high mode promotion lottery table during the promotion lottery period is determined when the numerical value indicated by the numerical information is “1” or more. Since it is determined by whether or not the specific combination is determined by the means, the larger the numerical value indicated by the numerical information, the more advantageous for the player. In other words, after the recovery, such as when a power failure occurs during the execution of a secondary game, the player's disadvantage due to the fact that the secondary game is not re-executed and the value to be granted based on the result of the secondary game is not added However, according to the gaming machine, since the guaranteed value is added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information before the execution of the secondary game, the game is restored with the guaranteed value added to the numerical information. Can reduce the disadvantages.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the re-game player whose winning probability information related to the determination of the internal winning combination is permitted to start the game regardless of the input of the game value as compared with other winning combination lottery tables. Based on a winning combination lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state described later) defined relatively high (for example, replay), the high-probability replay in which the winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination A high-probability re-game period control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that starts a period (for example, a general gaming state) in accordance with a predetermined condition and ends based on establishment of an end combination (for example, a special role described later); In addition, notification means (for example, a liquid described later) for notifying the end combination information (for example, RT1 operating combination information described later) indicating that the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means. Display device 5) and a numerical value (for example, a navigation point in a navigation point storage area described later) indicated by the numerical information is “1” or more, and the end combination is internal during the high probability replaying period. When it is determined as a winning combination, a notification control unit (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) that informs the notification unit of the termination combination information and the notification unit notify the termination combination information. And a notification number subtraction means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for updating the numerical information by subtracting “1” from the numerical value indicated by the numerical information.

  With this configuration, the high-probability re-game period control means allows the winning probability information related to the determination of the internal winning combination as compared with other winning combination lottery tables to allow the start of the game regardless of the input of the game value. Based on the winning combination lottery table defined relatively high for the gaming combination, the high probability re-game period in which the winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination is started according to a predetermined condition, and based on the formation of the end combination The notifying means notifies the end combination information indicating that the end combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the notification control means is that the numerical value indicated by the numerical information is “1” or more. When the end combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the high probability replay period, the notification means is notified of the end combination information, and the notification number subtraction means notifies the end combination information by the notification means. If It updates the numerical information by subtracting "1" from the value indicated by the value information.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the larger the numerical value indicated by the numerical information, the more end combination information is notified and the high probability re-game period can be continued for a long time, which is advantageous to the player. In other words, after the recovery, such as when a power failure occurs during the execution of a secondary game, the player's disadvantage due to the fact that the secondary game is not re-executed and the value to be granted based on the result of the secondary game is not added However, according to the gaming machine, since the guaranteed value is added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information before the execution of the secondary game, the game is restored with the guaranteed value added to the numerical information. Can reduce the disadvantages.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, even when a power failure occurs during the execution of the secondary game, etc., since the guaranteed value is added to the numerical information of the nonvolatile numerical information storage means, It is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the fact that the secondary game is not re-executed after the restoration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming machine 1 stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by drawing a maximum of four symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination from the time when the stop operation is performed. For example, when a replay role group consisting of replay 1 (“replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”) and replay 2 (“watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”), which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination. The replay symbol or watermelon 1 symbol is arranged on the left reel 3L so that there is no space of 5 frames or more so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is always established regardless of the stop operation at any timing. The middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are arranged so that the replay symbols are not spaced by 5 frames or more. As will be described later, the gaming machine 1 has a maximum number of sliding symbols of “4”. For example, for the right reel 3R, any replay symbol can be used as an effective line regardless of which stop operation is performed. Can be stopped up. In the middle reel 3C, the bell symbols are arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more, and the red cherry symbols or the red 7 symbols are arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more. On the right reel 3R, the watermelon 1 symbol is arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more.

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

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

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the player's start operation, and then stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the player's stop operation. Accordingly, whether or not a combination is established is determined based on whether or not a combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed on the active line, and a main game that gives a profit such as a game value is executed based on the determination result.

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

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

  Further, as will be described later, the main CPU 31 starts the general gaming state when the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the RB gaming state is ended, and ends the general gaming state when a special combination is established. The main CPU 31 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, a display combination determining means, a profit giving means, and a high probability replay period control means of the present invention.

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

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 for each game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) described later.

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

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program (for example, see FIGS. 54 to 65 to be described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 10 to be described later), and a sub control circuit 70. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored. The ROM 32 of this embodiment constitutes a lottery table storage unit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the contents of effects based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effects processes. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a control ROM 72, an SDRAM 73, a flash memory 80, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp (see FIG. 1) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but also as a back lamp provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Based on the program stored in the control ROM 72, the sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives a gaming state and various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information in the SDRAM 73 or the flash memory 80. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the SDRAM 73 or the flash memory 80, thereby causing the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display device 5 and the LED 101 to perform. And the liquid crystal display device 5 is controlled via the rendering processor 74 and the lighting of the LED 101 is controlled. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute the RT1 mini game, as will be described later, by executing the program. If the sub CPU 71 determines to execute the RT1 mini game image shown in FIG. The RT1 mini game is executed by displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the number of high mode games to be added to the high mode game number counter is determined based on the result of the RT1 mini game. If the sub-CPU 71 decides to execute the RT1 minigame, the sub CPU 71 adds “13” to the high mode game number counter before executing the RT1 minigame, and after executing the RT1 minigame, “13” is subtracted from the game number counter, and the high mode game number determined based on the result of the RT1 mini game is added. Further, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the high mode game number counter for each game.

  Further, when executing the RT1 mini game, the sub CPU 71 determines either the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R in the RT1 mini game image shown in FIG. 16 as a correct cave, and the arrow in the RT1 mini game image. The caves 510L and 510R indicated by 500 are displayed so as to be switched over time, and when a stop operation is detected, it is determined whether or not the cave indicated by the arrow 500 matches the cave determined as the correct answer.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image related to RT1 action combination information and single color bell information, which will be described later, when the navigation point is “1” or more in the general gaming state (sub). Further, the sub CPU 71 performs promotion lottery for the point grant lottery mode during the BB mini game, and performs point grant lottery based on the point grant lottery table and the point grant lottery mode at the end of the BB mini game. Further, when the result of the point giving lottery is a win, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery of the navigation points based on the mini game navigation point number lottery table.

  The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment includes a sub game execution determination unit, a sub game execution unit, a grant value determination unit, a guarantee value addition unit, a grant value addition unit, a game number subtraction unit, a sub game image control unit, The winning object determining unit, the object determining unit, the notification number lottery unit, the notification control unit, the promotion lottery unit, the lottery probability information selection unit, and the execution lottery unit are configured. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 5 of the present embodiment constitutes the secondary game execution means, secondary game image display means, and notification means of the present invention.

  When the sub CPU 71 controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R by executing a program, the sub CPU 71 designates a phrase number described later and sets designated phrase number information in a predetermined area on the SDRAM 73. The sub CPU 71 has a plurality of pseudo channels for sending sound data stored in the control ROM 72, obtains sound data from the control ROM 72 based on the designated phrase number, and speakers 21L and 21R through predetermined channels. To play and output the sound. The sound data sent from the sub CPU 71 is amplified by the amplifier 79 and then outputted to the speakers 21L and 21R. Note that the sub CPU 71 controls the sound volume when outputting sound by numerical values. This numerical value is referred to as a volume value. For example, the volume value in the mute state is “0”, and the volume value in the maximum volume state is “256”.

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

  The control ROM 72 stores a point grant lottery table, a high mode promotion lottery table, and a low mode promotion lottery table in a data storage area. The control ROM 72 of the present embodiment constitutes an execution lottery table storage unit and a promotion lottery table storage unit of the present invention.

  The sound data stored in the control ROM 72 is data that is the basis of BGM and sound effects output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and is encoded and stored in a predetermined format. A phrase number is assigned to the sound data and request data. However, sound data having the same phrase number as the phrase number assigned to the request data does not necessarily exist, and the same phrase number as the request data having the request value described below as “specified channel sound output request”. Only sound data with is stored. Therefore, the phrase number includes a phrase number assigned to both sound data and request data, and a phrase number assigned only to request data.

  The request data is data used for control when the sub CPU 71 sends sound data from the channel. That is, the sub CPU 71 performs control related to the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R by sending sound data through the channel based on the request data. In the present embodiment, the request data is stored in a table format (request data table described later (see FIG. 53)).

  Request data includes phrase number, request value (content), target channel number, loop playback / 1 shot playback flag, immediate playback / chain playback flag, phrase volume value, fade type, fade target value, fade time (milliseconds), etc. Information. The phrase number of the request data corresponds to the phrase number given to the sound data. Note that sound data having the same phrase number as the request data is controlled based on the request data.

  The request value indicates the content of the request (control). For example, “designated channel mute request”, “designated channel sound output request”, “designated channel fade control request”, “designated channel volume control request”, “designated channel” There are “master volume control request”, “master volume control request”, and the like. The “designated channel mute request” is a request for muteing the sound output from the channel indicated by the target channel number. The “designated channel output request” is a request for outputting a sound from the channel indicated by the target channel number based on the sound data indicated by the corresponding phrase number. The “designated channel fade control request” is a request for performing fade-in / fade-out control on the sound output from or output from the channel indicated by the target channel number. The “designated channel volume control request” is a request for controlling the volume of the sound data specified by the phrase number. The “designated channel master volume control request” is a request for controlling the volume of the sound output from the channel indicated by the target channel number. The “master volume control request” is a request for controlling the volume of sound output from all channels based on a player operating a volume knob (not shown).

  The target channel number is a number indicating the channel that is the target of the request (control).

  The loop playback / one-shot playback flag is a flag set in the request data whose request value is “designated channel output request”, and the sound data indicated by the corresponding phrase number is looped (repeated) or It is a flag for identifying whether one shot (only once) is reproduced.

  The immediate playback / chain playback flag is a flag set in the request data whose request value is “designated channel output request”, and whether the sound data indicated by the corresponding phrase number is played back immediately or the chain (target channel) This is a flag for identifying whether or not the sound being played back is finished by the channel indicated by the number.

  The phrase volume value is a value indicating the volume set in the request data whose request value is “designated channel sound output request”, and indicates the volume value when outputting sound data having the same phrase number.

  The fade type, fade target value, and fade time (milliseconds) are items set for request data whose request value is “specified channel fade control request”. The fade type is “fade in” or “fade out”. Is an item for identifying whether or not “Fade in” is to gradually increase (make clear) the volume, and “fade out” is to gradually decrease (decrease) the volume. The combination of “fade-in” and “fade-out” to lower the volume of one sound data and increase the volume of the other sound data to reverse both volumes is called “crossfade”. The fade target value indicates the volume value when the sound source IC 95 ends the fade control, and the fade time indicates the time until the sound source IC 95 reaches the fade target value. The sub CPU 71 calculates a volume value to be displaced per unit time (for example, 8 milliseconds) using the fade time and the fade target value.

  The sub CPU 71 designates a phrase number in accordance with a received command, a value of an automatic stop non-installation notification counter described later, and sets designated phrase number information on the SDRAM 73, and then in the sound effect request process described later, the designated phrase Get request data based on number information from request data table. At this time, if sound data having the same phrase number is stored in the control ROM 72, the sound data is read. When the sub CPU 71 reads the sound data, the sub CPU 71 reproduces the sound data based on the request data having the same phrase number. Further, when only the request data is read, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound data being reproduced based on the request data.

  The sub CPU 71 sets, for each channel, a “performance flag”, “performance time”, “performance elapsed time”, “fade state”, “information about sound data being played”, “information about sound data to be played next time”, It manages channel parameter information such as “current playback control data”, “next playback control data”, “phrase volume value”, and the like, and is used when controlling sound output based on request data. The “performance flag” is a flag for determining whether or not sound data is transmitted from the corresponding channel. “Performance time” indicates the performance time of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel. For example, for a 20-second song, information indicating 20 seconds is set. “Performance elapsed time” indicates the elapsed time from the start of output of sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel. “Fade state” is whether or not the fade control is performed on the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel, and is the fade-in control or the fade-out control when the fade control is performed. It is the information which shows. The “fade state” includes “fade type”, “fade target value” and “fade time (milliseconds)” set in the request data whose request value is “specified channel fade control request”, and fade control. Includes information indicating “fade elapsed time”, which is an elapsed time since the start of the operation. “Information relating to sound data being played” is information indicating a phrase number, a request value, and the like of sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel. “Information relating to sound data to be played next time” is information indicating a phrase number, a request value, and the like of sound data to be transmitted next from the corresponding channel. “Current playback control data” is information indicating whether the playback of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel is one-shot playback or loop playback. “Next playback control data” is information indicating whether playback of sound data to be sent next time from the corresponding channel is one-shot playback or loop playback. “Phrase volume value” is information indicating the volume value of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel.

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

  The flash memory 80 is a non-volatile memory that retains stored contents even when the supply of drive voltage is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The flash memory 80 stores a high mode game number to be described later. Note that the flash memory 80 of this embodiment constitutes the numerical information storage means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used. In addition, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is used.

  Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “35” is determined as the number of lotteries. If the gaming state is the RB gaming state, “2” is determined as the number of lotteries.

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

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. A numerical value of “0-13” is defined as the data pointer for the small role / replay, and “0-3” is defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, and one or more combinations are determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small combinations or replays according to the data pointer for a small combination / replay. Depending on the data pointer, any combination from BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, an internal symbol combination 3 storage area, or an internal symbol combination 4 storage area (hereinafter referred to as an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, each of which is described later). The internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination storage area).

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

  In the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table in this embodiment, “3” to “6” and “10” to “12” are defined as the small role replay data pointers. When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery table, the cherry role group, red bell special role group, blue bell special role group, black bell special role group, all bell role group, fixed role group, watermelon role group Either is determined as an internal winning combination. In the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table according to the present embodiment, “11” and “14” are defined as the small role replay data pointers. Therefore, the internal winning combination is determined by the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table. In the case of being determined, the confirmed role group or all role groups are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the red cherry pattern whose symbol position is “06” or symbol position “13” can be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L. When the stop operation is not performed, so-called “chance eyes” are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Similarly, when the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, when the stop operation is not performed at the position where the peach cherry symbol whose symbol position is “20” can be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L, “ “Chance” is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Here, the “chance eye” is a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R when BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination, and the player wins an internal winning combination. An expectation that BB1, BB2, or RB may be determined as a role can be given. There are a plurality of “chance eyes”, and “chance eyes” displayed when red cherry or peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination is an example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, when any one of the color single bell role groups (red single bell role group, blue single bell role group, black single bell role group) is determined as the internal winning role, When it is not known whether the role group is determined as an internal winning combination, the left symbol display area 4L has a constituent symbol related to the internal winning combination (ie, red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”), blue 7 symbol (symbol). If the position “10”) or the BAR symbol (symbol “17”)) is accidentally stopped, the medals can only be paid out, while the player can win any color single-bell combination group If it is possible to know color single bell information indicating whether it is determined as a combination, it is possible to perform a stop operation to stop the constituent symbol of the internal symbol combination in the left symbol display area 4L with reference to this, and with high probability You can get a medal That. Specifically, for example, when the red single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, if the player knows the color single bell information, the left symbol display area 4L with reference to the color single bell information. The medal can be paid out by performing a stop operation so as to stop the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”). That is, when any color single bell combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, the color single bell information is information advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, if any of the single color bell combination groups is determined as the internal winning combination during the general gaming state, single color bell information is notified to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the BB1 carryover state refers to a state where BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. The same applies to the BB2 carryover state and the RB carryover state. In the sub-control circuit 70, a carryover combination storage area is provided in the SDRAM 73, and it is possible to determine which carryover state it is.

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

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each area of bits “0” to “4”, so that RB operation, BB1 operation, BB2 operation, RT1 operation, or Indicates whether RT2 is operating. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. The BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as a BB operating flag, the RT1 operating flag, or the RT2 operating flag is collectively referred to as an RT operating flag. A similar operating flag storage area (sub) is provided on the SDRAM 73 of the sub control circuit 70, and the sub CPU 71 manages each operating flag based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60.

  Here, the transition conditions or operating conditions of each gaming state and operating state in the main control circuit 60 are summarized. First, the RB gaming state operates repeatedly in the BB1 operation state or the BB2 operation state, and operates when RB is established. When the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, or the RB game state ends, the game state shifts to the general game state. The RT1 operating state is activated when a special combination is established in the general gaming state or when an end point described later is displayed, and when any bonus (BB1, BB2, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination, Alternatively, any bonus is ended when 1200 games are consumed without being determined as an internal winning combination (in this case, the game is again in the general gaming state). Next, the RT2 operation state is activated when any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operation state, and is terminated when the bonus is established.

  In the main control circuit 60, in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state, an internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state, and in the RB gaming state that operates when the RB is established, the RB2 An internal winning combination is determined using the game state internal lottery table.

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

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

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

  Next, the notification of the RT1 operating combination information and the color single bell information will be described. The notification of the RT1 operating combination information and the color single bell information is performed by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control of the sub CPU 71. As shown in FIG. 14, when the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information is notified, a red bell navigation area 411, a blue bell navigation area 412, and a black bell navigation area 413 are displayed below the left symbol display area 4L. Then, a special combination (red) navigation area 414, a special combination (blue) navigation area 415, and a special combination (black) navigation area 416 are displayed below the right symbol display area 4R. In the red bell navigation area 411, the blue bell navigation area 412, and the black bell navigation area 413, characters corresponding to bells having red, blue, and black as background colors are displayed, respectively, and the special role (red) navigation area 414, In the special role (blue) navigation area 415 and the special role (black) navigation area 416, characters corresponding to the special roles having red, blue, and black as background colors are displayed, respectively.

  The sub CPU 71 performs notification of the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information by changing the brightness of each of the navigation areas 411 to 416 corresponding to the internal winning combination. For example, when notifying that the red single bell combination group has been determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 notifies by raising the brightness of the red bell navigation area 411 higher than the brightness of the other navigation areas 412 to 416. . Further, when the sub CPU 71 notifies that the red bell special role group has been determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 displays the red bell navigation area 411, the special role (blue) navigation area 415, and the special role (black) navigation area 416. The notification is made by raising the lightness higher than the lightness of the other navigation areas 412 to 414.

  The sub CPU 71 notifies the RT1 operating combination information when the navigation point is 1 or more in the general gaming state (sub). Further, in the present embodiment, the RT1 operating combination information is also notified when a ceiling flag, which will be described later, is on for the purpose of player relief. On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 notifies the single color bell information regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point. When the sub CPU 71 reports the RT1 operating combination information or the color single bell information, the sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the navigation point. However, the sub CPU 71 does not subtract the navigation point when the single color bell information is notified when the navigation point is 0. In the present embodiment, the RT1 operating combination information and the single color bell information are notified during the general gaming state (sub), but may be notified in cases other than the general gaming state. For example, despite the fact that the RT1 action combination information is notified in the general gaming state (sub), the RT1 operation state (when the special combination is established or the end point is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R) Even in the case of (sub), when the ceiling flag is on, the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information may be notified.

  Next, the navigation point will be described. The navigation point is a point that the sub CPU 71 determines and adds by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and information indicating the point is stored in the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73. Navi point lottery performed by the sub CPU 71 includes (1) a determined combination navigation point lottery performed when a determined combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, and (2) a general gaming state (sub), that is, an RT1 operating state or When not in the RT2 operation state, an internal winning combination is red cherry or peach according to an additional navigation point lottery (however, an additional navigation point number lottery table described later (see FIG. 44)) performed when the ceiling flag described later is OFF. (3) Navi point lottery when bonus is established when bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is established, (4) BB mini described later When the result of the point grant lottery performed in the final game of the game is winning and the result of the point grant lottery is winning In addition mini-game navigation point lottery, there is to be carried out. When a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is established, a ceiling 2 navigation point lottery is performed when a ceiling 2 flag described later is on. Similarly, when a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is established, a ceiling 3 navigation point lottery is performed when a ceiling 3 flag to be described later is on.

  In addition, in the additional navigation point lottery in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a navigation point may be given only when the internal winning combination is red cherry or peach cherry, according to the additional navigation point number lottery table (see FIG. 44) described later. Therefore, when the “chance eyes” displayed when red cherry or peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, the player Based on the above, it is possible to recognize the possibility that the navigation point is added by the additional navigation point lottery. When the ceiling flag is on, the RT1 operating combination information is notified regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point, so that no additional navigation point lottery is performed.

  Next, display points will be described. A display point is a point displayed in the navigation point display area 420 of FIG. Information indicating the display point is stored in a display point storage area on the SDRAM 73 described later. The display point is decremented by “1” every time RT1 operating combination information or single color bell information is notified.

  In the navigation point display area 420, some or all of the navigation points are displayed. Therefore, the display point indicated by the information stored in the display point storage area and the navigation point indicated by the information stored in the navigation point storage area are not necessarily equal. How many of the navigation points are displayed in the navigation point display area 420 is determined by a display point lottery performed at a predetermined timing. The navigation point display area 420 includes a two-digit display area 421 and an image image display area 422. When the display point is “0 to 99”, the display point is displayed in the two-digit display area 421, the image of the dolphin is displayed in the image image display area 422, and the display point is “100” or more. In some cases, the last digit of the display point is displayed in the two-digit display area 421, and the crown image is displayed in the image image display area 422. The player can recognize from the display points displayed in the navigation point display area 420 that at least the navigation points for the display points remain.

  Next, display points when one or more navigation points are won as a result of extra navigation point lottery will be described. When one or more navigation points are won by the additional navigation point lottery, when the production states “precursor A” and “precursor B” are determined by lottery based on the production state transition lottery table described later, at least The navigation points determined by the extra navigation point lottery are not added to the display points until the sign production performed over the game is completed. When the production state “precursor A” is determined by lottery based on the production state transition lottery table, the navigation point determined by the additional navigation point lottery is used to start the next game after the game where the precursor production has ended. It is added to the display point during BET operation. On the other hand, when the production state “precursor B” is determined by lottery based on the production state transition lottery table, the navigation point determined by the additional navigation point lottery is after the completion of the precursor production and the internal winning combination is colored It is either the bell special role group or the color single bell role group, and is added to the display point when any of the red bell, blue bell, and black bell is established.

  As a result of the extra lottery, when one or more navigation points are won, RT1 operation is performed until the navigation point determined by the extra lottery is digested, that is, for the navigation points determined by the extra lottery. The display point may not be displayed in the navigation point display area 420 until the combination information or the single color bell information is notified.

  Next, the ceiling flag will be described. The ceiling flag is a flag that is turned on when the number of games in which the bonus is not won after the RT1 operation state is activated is 1200 games or more. The ceiling flag includes a ceiling 1 flag, a ceiling 2 flag, and a ceiling 3 flag. The ceiling 1 flag is turned on when the number of games in which the bonus is not won after the RT1 operation state is activated is 1200 to 1499, and the ceiling 2 flag is turned on when 1500 to 1799 games, and 1800 games When it is above, the ceiling 3 flag is turned on. When one of the ceiling flags is on in the general gaming state (sub), the single color bell information and the RT1 action combination information are notified regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point. If the ceiling 2 flag or the ceiling 3 flag is on, a ceiling 2 navigation point lottery or a ceiling 3 navigation point lottery is performed. Therefore, when the ceiling flag is on, the player can benefit from the notification of the single color bell information and the RT1 actuator information, and further, the ceiling 2 navigation point after the ceiling flag is turned off. It is possible to benefit from the notification of the single color bell information and the RT1 actuator information based on the navigation point determined by the lottery or the ceiling 3 navigation point lottery.

  Next, the flow of the game in the BB operation state will be described. In the present embodiment, when the BB operation state starts, the BB mini game preparation period is performed over 4 games, and then the BB mini game is performed over 15 games. During the BB mini game, the promotion lottery for the point giving lottery mode is performed for each game based on the promotion lottery table described later. In addition, for the final game (that is, the 15th game) in the BB mini game, a point giving lottery for determining whether or not a navigation point is given based on the point giving lottery mode at that time is performed, and the result is determined as a win. If it is, a mini game navigation point lottery is further performed. In addition, in the point giving lottery, the higher the point giving lottery mode, the higher the winning probability. In addition, in the promotion lottery, if the internal winning combination is a loss, all bell role group, watermelon role group, cherry role group, fixed role group, or the internal winning role is a color bell special role group, This is done when the color bell. Further, the promotion lottery table includes a low mode promotion lottery table and a high mode promotion lottery table, and BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination during the high mode game period in the RT1 operation state (sub) described later. In this case, the high mode promotion lottery table is selected. When BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination outside the high mode game period, the low mode promotion lottery table is selected.

  Next, the high mode game period will be described. The high mode game period is a period that continues until the number of games is consumed when the number of games of one or more games is determined by lottery of high mode games in the RT1 operating state (sub). The number of remaining games in the high mode game period is indicated by a high mode game number counter on the flash memory 80. When the BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination during the high mode game period, the sub CPU 71 turns on the high mode flag to turn on the point giving lottery mode by the high mode promotion lottery table during the BB mini game. Promoted lottery about. In the present embodiment, the high mode flag is turned on when BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state (sub).

  Further, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the number of games is 13 games by the high mode game number lottery in the RT1 operation state (sub), the sub CPU 71 temporarily adds “13” as the high mode game number to the high mode game number counter. Let the player play the RT1 minigame. The RT1 mini game causes the player to select the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R shown in FIG. 16 (1) for each stop operation, and whether the cave selected by the player matches the predetermined correct cave. Based on the determination result, a high mode game number different from the high mode game number added to the high mode game number counter is added again. That is, when the RT1 mini game is finished, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “13” provisionally added to the high mode game number counter, and sets the game number newly determined based on the result of the RT1 mini game to the high mode game number counter. to add.

  Here, the reason why the sub CPU 71 temporarily added “13” to the high mode game number counter will be described. For example, if an RT1 mini game is executed without adding any value to the high mode game number counter and a power failure occurs during the RT1 mini game, the RT1 mini game is in the middle of the RT1 mini game. The information indicating that it has been decided to execute will disappear, and the value of the high mode game number counter will remain unchanged from the value before the high mode game number lottery was performed, which is extremely disadvantageous to the player. Become. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini game is to be executed and adds “13” to the high mode game number counter on the flash memory 80, so that a power failure occurs during the RT1 mini game. Even in such a case, the RT1 mini game is not executed, but the high mode game number counter is restored with “13” added thereto, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being significantly disadvantaged.

  Next, the RT1 mini game will be described. When the sub CPU 71 determines to execute the RT1 mini game, the sub CPU 71 first determines the correct cave for each stop based on the RT1 mini game lottery table shown in FIG. Next, when starting the RT1 mini game, the sub CPU 71 switches and displays an arrow 500 indicating the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R shown in FIG. The player predicts which cave is the correct cave determined based on the RT1 mini game lottery table, and stops the predicted cave by performing a stop operation at the timing indicated by the arrow 500. You can choose. On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 performs the cave position determination for determining which cave is indicated by the arrow 500 when the stop operation is performed, and the cave is a correct cave determined in advance. The correct answer judgment which determines whether it is a cave of an incorrect answer is performed. The sub CPU 71 repeats the same processing at the second stop and at the third stop until the correct answer determination result is incorrect.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is incorrect in the correct answer determination at the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “13” from the high mode game number counter and adds “5”. That is, the player has won the high mode game number “5” in the game. At this time, the sub CPU 71 displays an image shown in FIG. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is correct in the correct determination at the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 71 displays the image shown in FIG. 16 (2), and then displays the image shown in FIG. 16 (1) again. Let the person choose the cave at the second stop. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is incorrect in the correct answer determination at the second stop, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “13” from the high mode game number counter and adds “10”. When it is determined that the answer is correct, “13” is subtracted from the high mode game number counter and “20” is added. If the sub CPU 71 determines that the correct answer is correct in all stop operations, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “13” from the high mode game number counter and adds “40”.

  Here, an example of the cave position determination by the sub CPU 71 will be described. The sub CPU 71 sets “0” to the RT1 minigame time counter when starting the RT1 minigame. Next, when the RT1 mini game is started, the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the value of the RT1 minigame time counter every 1/30 seconds and performs a frame update process for switching images. Thereby, the position of the arrow 500 is switched over time. Further, the value of the RT1 minigame clock counter is associated with the position indicated by the arrow by an arrow position determination table (not shown) stored in the control ROM 72, and the sub CPU 71 sets the RT1 minigame clock counter. The position of the cave indicated by the arrow 500 can be determined from the value. That is, when the sub CPU 71 receives a reel stop command from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 71 determines the position indicated by the arrow 500 based on the value of the RT1 minigame time counter at that time.

  Next, the general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) and the general gaming state effect table (frequency UP) of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 18 shows the general gaming state effect table of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment ( It is a figure which shows the example of frequency UP). In the present embodiment, in addition, a general gaming state effect table (same system A), a general gaming state effect table (same system B), a general gaming state effect table (same system C), a general gaming state Effect table (general sign), general game state effect table (EX confirmation sign), general game state effect table (immediate addition), general game state effect table (immediate EX), general game state effect table (navigation) Remaining number 10 or more), general gaming state effect table (navigation remaining number 20 or less), general gaming state effect table (navigation remaining number 9 or less or 30 or more), general gaming state effect table (end preparation), general game State effect table (finished revival), general game state effect table (end), general game state effect table (ceiling), general game state effect table (BB1 win) General gaming state effect table (when BB2 is won), general gaming state effect table (when RB is winning), general gaming state effect table (EX-BB1), general gaming state effect table (EX-BB2), general game A state effect table (EX-RB), a general game state effect table (between flags), and a plurality of types of general game state effect tables are stored in the control ROM 72 (not shown).

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

  Next, columns of “peach cherry or red cherry”, “peach cherry L or red cherry L”, and “peach cherry H or red cherry H” in the internal winning combination of the general gaming state effect table will be described. When peach cherry or red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, if the navigation point determined by the extra navigation point lottery is “0”, the effect is based on the lottery value in the “peach cherry or red cherry” column. When the content is determined and the navigation point determined by the extra navigation point lottery is “1-9”, the production content is determined by the lottery value in the column of “Peach Cherry L or Red Cherry L”, and the additional navigation When the navigation point determined by the point lottery is “10” or more, the production content is determined by the lottery value in the column “peach cherry H or red cherry H”.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the general gaming state effect table, “normal effect”, “壺 effect”, and “mermaid appearance effect” are provided as effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers “0” to “12”, respectively. ”,“ Light-off effect ”,“ Dolphin light-off effect ”,“ Meteor starfish effect ”,“ Ocean current effect ”,“ Jewelry effect ”,“ Miu swimsuit effect ”,“ Hirameki effect ”,“ Ilkarulette effect ”,“ Battle effect ” “Sound production” is defined.

  First, when the production content “normal production” is determined, the production is not performed.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect content “meteor starfish effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing one or more starfishes. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content “Meteor Starfish Effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data corresponding to the number and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the starfish based on the internal winning combination. , BB1, BB2, and RB are determined as internal winning combinations based on the effect data, notification that the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, and RB carryover state ("bonus notification"), the type of internal winning combination Notification or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost is performed. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. The notification at the time of the third stop is performed at any timing when the stop button 7 is pressed or when the stop button 7 is pressed and returned (when the player's finger is released). Is called.

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

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

  Next, the effect content “Miu swimsuit effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the character “Miu” wearing the swimsuit. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “Miu swimsuit production”, based on the internal winning combination etc., the color of the swimsuit (white, blue, green, red, black) and the background image (daytime background image, evening background) Production data corresponding to each of the images) is determined, and notification that the BB1, BB2, and RB are determined as the internal winning combination, and that the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, and RB carryover state are made (“ Bonus notification ”), notification of the type of internal winning combination, or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop.

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

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

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

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

  Since the method of effect content lottery is lottery based on lottery values, description thereof is omitted. However, when subtracting the lottery value from the random number value, the sub CPU 71 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller (or larger) production number. In the present embodiment, when performing the effect content lottery, a random number value in the range of “0 to 32767” is acquired in advance, and the general gaming state effect table includes one internal winning combination ( Alternatively, the lottery value is defined such that the sum of the lottery values defined for the internal winning combination group) is “32768”. Hereinafter, the lottery values of the tables used in the sub-control circuit 70 and for which the lottery values are prescribed are prescribed so that the sum of the lottery values is “32768” except for some tables. ing.

  Next, an effect state transition lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a diagram showing an example of the effect state transition lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect state transition lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the effect state transition lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  Next, the effect state transition lottery table is a table used when newly determining the effect state according to the navigation point determined by the extra navigation point lottery. Therefore, the effect state transition lottery table is not used when the ceiling flag is on. The production state transition lottery table includes a production state migration lottery table A, a production state migration lottery table B, and a production state migration lottery table C, which are selected based on the navigation points in the navigation point storage area or the display points in the display point storage area, respectively. Is done. The effect state transition lottery table A is a table that may be selected when the navigation point storage area has one or more navigation points. The effect state transition lottery table B is a table that may be selected when the navigation point in the navigation point storage area is 0 or when the display point in the display point storage area is 30 or less. The effect state transition lottery table C is a table that may be selected when the navigation points in the navigation point storage area are 50 or more or when the display points in the display point storage area are 30 or less. Here, for example, when the navigation point of the navigation point storage area is 60, the production state transition lottery table A or the production state transition lottery table C can be selected. An effect state transition lottery table is selected.

  In the effect state transition lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect state is defined according to the additional navigation point determined by the additional navigation point lottery. As for the production status, “current status”, “normal”, “precursor A”, “precursor B”, “gase precursor”, “EX precursor”, “immediate EX”, “immediate”, “terminated”, “preparation for termination” "Resurrection" is stipulated. Based on the effect state determined by the effect state transition lottery table, a general game state effect table is further selected based on an effect table selection table described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20 to FIG. 23, the effect table selection table at the time of addition of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect table selection table for the gauze sign of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the indication table selection table for the sign A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the indication table selection table for the sign B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the EX indication effect table selection table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Although not shown, an immediate EX effect table selection table, an immediate effect table selection table, an end effect table selection table, an end preparation effect table selection table, and a restoration effect table selection table are stored in the control ROM 72. . In addition, an effect table selection table for a harse sign, an effect table selection table for a sign A, an effect table selection table for an antecedent B, an EX indication effect table selection table, an immediate EX effect table selection table, an immediate effect table selection table, and the end The production table selection table, the finish preparation production table selection table, and the restoration production table selection table are collectively referred to as an addition production table selection table.

  The gasse sign effect table selection table shown in FIG. 20, the sign A effect table selection table shown in FIG. 21, the sign B effect table selection table shown in FIG. 22, and the EX sign effect table selection table shown in FIG. When the production state “Gasse Precursor”, “Precursor A”, “Precursor B”, and “EX Precursor” are determined by the production state transition lottery table, what game is used to produce the precursor production based on any general gaming state production table It is a table for determining whether to use over.

  Each of the extra stage production table selection tables includes the number of games and the general gaming state stage table according to the extra navigation point determined by the extra navigation point lottery when the production state is decided by the production state transition lottery table. A lottery value corresponding to the type is defined. For example, when the additional navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery is 5 points, the number of games is 6 games with the probability of “12000/32768” according to the effect indication table selection table for gasses sign shown in FIG. The general gaming state effect table (predictor) is determined, and with the probability of “20768/32768”, the number of games is 7 games and the general gaming state effect table (same system C) is determined. Until the number of games determined by the indication effect table selection table is consumed, the contents of the indication effect of the indication effect are determined by the determined general game state effect table.

  Next, the general gaming state effect table selection table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general gaming state effect table selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The general gaming state effect table selection table shown in FIG. 24 includes, in the general gaming state (sub), a general gaming state effect table (normal / basic), a general gaming state effect table (10 or more remaining navigations), and a general game. This is a table for determining the general gaming state effect table from the state effect table (navigation remaining number 20 or less) and the general gaming state effect table (navigation remaining number 9 or less or 30 or more). The general gaming state effect table selection table includes the general gaming state effect table used in the current game according to the type of the general gaming state effect table used in the previous game and the navigation points in the navigation point storage area. A lottery corresponding to the type is defined.

  Next, the RT1 operation state effect table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT1 operation state effect table (normal) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 operation state effect table (fake) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 operating state effect table (winning game) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The RT1 operation state effect table is a table used for determining the effect content (effect number) in the RT1 operation state (sub). In the RT1 operating state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. As shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, the RT1 operation state effect table includes “normal effect” and “character action effect” as the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers “0” and “101” to “115”, respectively. , “Character production”, “effect production”, “navigation production 1”, “inspiration production”, “sea current production”, “light off production”, “dolphin production production”, “mermaid appearance production”, “mini character navigation production”, “Navigation production 2”, “Seashell production”, “Double navigation production”, “Ilcarulette production”, and “Sound production” are defined.

  The RT1 operating state effect table (normal) and the RT1 operating state effect table (fake) are used until the bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operating state. It is. Which one of the RT1 operation state effect table (normal) or the RT1 operation state effect table (fake) is used is determined by lottery based on the RT1 operation state effect table selection table described later. According to the RT1 operation state effect table (fake), unlike the RT1 operation state effect table (normal), any effect content is always determined, and it is easy to determine when the bonus is won by the internal lottery. Since the performance contents are selected with a high probability, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the bonus may be determined as an internal winning combination.

  The RT1 operating state effect table (winning game) is an effect table used when a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operating state.

  Next, the RT1 operating state effect table selection table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 operating state effect table selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The RT1 operation state effect table selection table is an RT1 operation state effect table (normal) or RT1 operation state effect table until a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operation state. It is a table used for determining which effect table to use in (Fake). In the RT1 operation state effect table selection table, lottery values respectively corresponding to the RT1 operation state effect table (normal) or the RT1 operation state effect table (fake) are defined for each internal winning combination of the previous game. . The RT1 operation state effect table selection table of the present embodiment includes the RT1 operation state effect table only when the peach cherry, red cherry, watermelon role group, or cherry role group is determined as the internal winning combination of the previous game. A lottery value is defined so that (Fake) is selected.

  Next, the RT2 operation state effect table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 operation state effect table (1GA) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 operation state effect table (1 GB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 operating state effect table (2G and later) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The RT2 operation state effect table is a table used for determining the effect content (effect number) in the RT2 operation state (sub). In the RT2 operating state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the effect number and the effect content are the same as those in the RT1 operation state effect table, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) and the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB) are effect tables used for the first game in the RT2 operating state (sub). Which one of the RT2 operation state effect table (1GA) or the RT2 operation state effect table (1GB) is used is determined by lottery based on the RT2 operation state effect table selection table described later. The RT2 operation state effect table (1GA) has a configuration similar to the RT1 operation state effect table (fake) compared to the RT2 operation state effect table (1GB). However, according to the RT2 operation state effect table (1GA), there is a possibility that an effect content that is not selected in the RT1 operation state effect table (fake), such as the effect content “mini-character navigation effect”, may be selected.

  The RT2 operating state effect table (after 2G) is an effect table used when a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT2 operating state (sub).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the RT2 operation state effect table selection table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 operation state effect table selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As the RT2 operation state effect table selection table, which one of the RT2 operation state effect table (1GA) or the RT2 operation state effect table (1GB) is used in the first game in the RT2 operation state (sub)? Is a table used to determine In the RT2 operation state effect table selection table, lottery values respectively corresponding to the RT2 operation state effect table (1GA) or the RT2 operation state effect table (1GB) are defined for each internal winning combination of the previous game. . In the RT2 operation state effect table selection table of the present embodiment, the RT2 operation state is only displayed when a loser, a single color bell group, a watermelon role group, a red cherry or a peach cherry is determined as an internal winning combination of the previous game. The lottery value is defined so that the production effect table (1 GB) is selected.

  Next, the BB operation state effect table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of the BB operation state effect table (for non-promotion) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 33 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the BB operating state effect table (for promotion) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The control ROM 72 stores a BB operation state effect table (others) (not shown).

  The BB operation state effect table (for non-promotion) is used when the BB operation state (sub) is not won in the promotion lottery during the BB mini game, while the BB operation state effect table (promotion) ) Is an effect table used when the player is in the BB operating state (sub) and wins the promotion lottery in the BB mini game. In the BB operation state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (1) and 33 (2), the BB operation state effect table includes “no navigation” and “no navigation” as the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers “0” and “201” to “206”, respectively. “Gem (white) production”, “Gem (green) production”, “Jewel (red) production”, “Box (large)”, “Box (medium)”, and “Box (small)” are defined. According to the production table for the BB operation state, the production contents “box (large)”, “box (medium)”, and “box (small)” are selected only when the internal winning combination is the color bell special role group. The Therefore, the player recognizes that the color bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination from the production based on the production contents “box (large)”, “box (medium)”, and “box (small)”. can do. In particular, the lottery value corresponding to the production content “box (large)” is defined only in the BB operation state production table (for promotion) and not in the BB operation state production table (for non-promotion). Therefore, the player can recognize that the result of the promotion lottery is a win from the effect based on the effect content “box (large)”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the effect table for the RB gaming state of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the RB gaming state effect table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effect table for the RB gaming state is an effect table used when the player is in the RB gaming state (sub). In the RB gaming state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. As shown in FIG. 34, in the RB gaming state effect table, “normal effect” and “premier cut-in effect” are defined as the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers “0” and “301”, respectively. According to the RB gaming state effect table of the present embodiment, the effect content “Premier cut-in effect” is determined with a probability of “16384/32768” only when the confirmed role group is determined as an internal winning combination. Is done. Therefore, the player can recognize from the effect based on the effect content “Premier cut-in effect” that the determined combination group is determined as the internal winning combination and that the determined combination navigation point lottery is performed.

  Next, the high mode game number lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a high mode game number random determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The high mode game number lottery table is a table used when the high mode game number is determined by lottery in the RT1 operating state (sub). In the high mode game number lottery table, for each internal winning combination, the high mode game numbers “0”, “6”, “11”, “13”, “21”, “31”, “41”, “51” A lottery value corresponding to is defined. Further, unlike other lottery tables used in the sub-control circuit 70, the high mode game number lottery table has lottery values such that the total lottery value of the column corresponding to one internal winning combination is “4096”. It is prescribed. According to the high mode game number lottery table of the present embodiment, the high mode game number “13” is determined with a probability of “32/4096” only when the result of the internal lottery is lost. That is, the RT1 mini game is executed with a probability of “32/4096” in the RT1 operating state (sub).

  Next, the RT1 mini game lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT1 mini game lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The RT1 mini game lottery table is a table used when determining the correct cave for each stop time by lottery when the RT1 mini game is determined to be executed. As shown in FIG. 36, the RT1 mini game lottery table includes a correct combination in which left or right is associated with each of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, and the correct answer combination. Corresponding lottery values are defined. There are 8 combinations of correct answers, and the probability of selecting each pattern is “4096/32768”.

  Next, the promotion lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the low mode promotion lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 37 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the high mode promotion lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The promotion lottery table is a table used when performing the promotion lottery in the point grant lottery mode during the BB mini game in the BB operation state (sub). In the promotion lottery table, lottery values corresponding to “with promotion” or “without promotion” are defined for each internal winning combination. The promotion lottery tables include a low mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (1) and a high mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (2).

  When the internal winning combination is lost, “no promotion” is always determined by both the low mode promotion lottery table and the high mode promotion lottery table. Next, when the internal winning combination is the all-bell combination group, according to the low mode promotion lottery table, “promotion” is determined with a probability of “14000/32768”, and according to the high mode promotion lottery table. “Promotion” is determined with a probability of “21540/32768”. Next, when the internal winning combination is a watermelon role group or a cherry role group, according to the low mode promotion lottery table, “promotion” is determined with a probability of “20000/32768”, and the high mode promotion lottery table According to the above, “promotion” is determined with a probability of “32768/32768”. Next, when the internal winning combination is a confirmed combination group, “with promotion” is always determined by both the low mode promotion lottery table and the high mode promotion lottery table. Next, when the internal winning combination is a color bell special role group, according to the low mode promotion lottery table, “promotion” is determined with a probability of “13000/32768”, and according to the high mode promotion lottery table. For example, “promotion” is determined with a probability of “21540/32768”. As described later, when “with promotion” is determined by the promotion lottery, “1” is added to the point grant lottery mode. However, if the internal winning combination is a special group of colored bells, if “promotion” is determined by promotion lottery, the point granting lottery mode will be entered unless the display combination is red bell, blue bell or black bell. “1” is not added (not actually promoted). In this way, the high mode promotion lottery table is more likely to be determined as “with promotion” than the low mode promotion lottery table.

  Next, the point giving lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of the point giving lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The point grant lottery table is a table used when performing point grant lottery in the final game of the BB mini game. In the point giving lottery table, lottery values corresponding to winning or non-winning are defined for each point giving lottery mode. As shown in FIG. 38, lottery values are defined in the point giving lottery table so that the higher the point giving lottery mode, the higher the probability of winning. In particular, when the point giving lottery mode is mode 7, the lottery value is defined so as to be always won.

  Next, the navigation point number lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a mini game navigation point number random determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point number lottery table when a bonus is established for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of the second ceiling navigation point number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the third ceiling navigation point number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a determined combination navigation point number lottery table for the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of an extra navigation point number lottery table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation point number lottery table includes navigation points “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, A lottery value corresponding to each of “10”, “15”, “20”, “25”, “30”, “50”, “75”, “100”, “200”, “300” is defined. Yes. The navigation point determined based on the navigation point number lottery table is added to the value of the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73.

  The mini game navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 39 is a table used in the mini game navigation point lottery performed when winning by the point grant lottery performed based on the point grant lottery table.

  The navigation point number lottery table at the time of bonus establishment shown in FIG. 40 is a table used for the navigation point lottery at the time of bonus establishment performed when a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is established. A lottery value corresponding to each navigation point is defined for each type of bonus established in the navigation point number lottery table when the bonus is established.

  The second ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 41 is for a ceiling 2 navigation point lottery performed when a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is established and the ceiling 2 flag is on. This is the table used.

  The third ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 42 is for a ceiling 3 navigation point lottery performed when a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is established and the ceiling 3 flag is on. This is the table used.

  The determined combination navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 43 is a table used in the confirmed combination navigation point lottery performed when the confirmed combination group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The extra navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 44 is a table used for extra navigation point lottery performed in the general gaming state (sub) and the ceiling flag is OFF. In the extra navigation point number lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to each navigation point is defined for each internal winning combination, but “1” or more for a combination or group of roles other than peach cherry or red cherry. A lottery value is defined so that no navigation point is determined. That is, in the extra navigation point lottery, a navigation point of “1” or more is determined only when the internal winning combination is peach cherry or red cherry.

  Next, the navigation point display lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 52. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for delimiter) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation point display lottery table (for RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for general BB1) of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for general medium BB2) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the navigation point display lottery table, lottery values corresponding to display effects and display points are defined in accordance with the navigation points in the navigation point storage area. The display points determined based on the navigation point display lottery table are stored in the display point storage area and reflected in the navigation point display area 420. The display effect is an effect performed when the result of the display point lottery is reflected in the navigation point display area 420. Display effects include “cut-in”, “double cut-in”, and “dolphins”. When “cut-in” is selected as the display effect, an effect of passing the mermaid over the navigation point display area 420 is performed, and when “double cut-in” is selected as the display effect, the mermaid and the dolphin are displayed. An effect of passing over the navigation point display area 420 is performed. “Dolphin” is defined in the navigation point display lottery table (for delimiters) and the navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock). An effect that passes is performed.

  The navigation point display lottery table (for delimiter) shown in FIG. 45 is a display point lottery performed when the display point is switched from “1” to “0” due to the notification of the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information. It is a table used for. The navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) shown in FIG. 46 is displayed when the display point is “0” (except when the display point is switched from “1” to “0”). It is a table used in the case of lottery.

  The navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) shown in FIG. 47, the navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) shown in FIG. 48, and the navigation point display lottery table (for RB) shown in FIG. 49 are in the RT1 operating state (sub). It is a table used when each bonus is established. The navigation point display lottery table (for general medium BB1) shown in FIG. 50, the navigation point display lottery table (for general medium BB2) shown in FIG. 51, and the navigation point display lottery table (for general medium RB) shown in FIG. It is a table used when a bonus determined as an internal winning combination is established in the gaming state (sub).

  When “existing value” is determined as a display point based on the navigation point display lottery table, the point displayed in the navigation point display area 420 at that time is displayed as it is. When “existing value + 5” is determined as the display point, a point obtained by adding 5 points to the navigation point currently displayed in the navigation point display area 420 is displayed. When “0”, “5”, “10”, “15”, “20”, “25”, “30”, “50”, “75”, “100” are determined as display points, Each point is displayed in the navigation point display area 420.

  In this embodiment, according to the navigation point display lottery table (for delimiter) and the navigation point display lottery table (for 0:00), cut-in or double cut-in may be selected as a display effect. Point display lottery table (for BB1), navigation point display lottery table (for BB2), navigation point display lottery table (for RB), navigation point display lottery table (for general medium BB1), navigation point display lottery table (general medium BB2) According to the navigation point display lottery table (for general RB), cut-in or double cut-in is not selected as the display effect.

  Next, the request data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of a request data table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The request data table is a collection of a plurality of request data in a table format.

  According to the request data whose phrase numbers are “100” and “110”, the sound data is output with the volume value of “256” from the channels of the channel numbers “01” and “02”, respectively. According to the request data with the phrase number “120”, the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number “01” is controlled to “128”. According to the request data with the phrase number “140”, the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number “01” is controlled to “0”. According to the request data with the phrase number “130”, the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number “01” is controlled to “128” over 100 milliseconds. According to the request data with the phrase number “150”, the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number “01” is controlled to “0” over 100 milliseconds. According to the request data with the phrase number “160”, the sound output from the channel with the channel number “01” is muted.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 54, reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process for setting the RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 identifies a gaming state or the like in the current game based on the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RT1 operating flag, and the RT2 operating flag. The status information is edited and set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 and 7), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8). Determine the role.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT2 operation processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S8).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S11). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation of the player.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a ceiling game number counting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S16).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S17). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, or the BB2 operating flag is on. At this time, when it is determined that either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S18). The process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S19.

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

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S19 as a process in one game (one game), and when the process in step S19 is completed, the process in step S2 is executed to execute the process in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 56 is a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58, the internal lottery process will be described. 57 and 58 are flowcharts showing an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S62).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery table change process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S94. On the other hand, when determining that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then changes to the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state (step S92) and changes the number of lotteries to “7”. (Step S93), the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S91 that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether the RT1 operating flag is on (step S94). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table (step S95) and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 57) to the internal lottery for the RT1 operation state. The lottery value and data pointer specified in the table (FIG. 6 (2)) are changed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S96).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S96 that the RT2 operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT2 operating state internal lottery table (step S97), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 57) as the RT2 operating state internal lottery. The lottery values and data pointers specified in the table (FIG. 6 (3)) are changed. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs the reel control process (step S177) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 65) described later based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above. The reel stop control process is stopped. The main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process when the corresponding reel is stopped by the reel control process (step S177) of the interrupt process.

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

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

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

  Next, the ceiling game number counting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the bonus end check process will be described. FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

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

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S133 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, it next performs BB end time processing (step S134). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag that is on, and turns off the RB operating flag that is on. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S135), and ends the bonus end check process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the lock flag to ON (step S165), sets “4475” to the lock counter (step S166), and ends the bonus operation check process. The value of the lock counter is decremented by 1 in an interrupt process (executed every 1.1173 milliseconds) controlled by the main CPU, which will be described later with reference to FIG. For about 5 seconds, the insertion of medals and the operations on the BET buttons 11, 12, 13 become invalid, and the next game cannot be started.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU will be described. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock flag is on (step S173). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when determining that the lock flag is on, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the lock counter (step S174), and determines whether or not the value of the lock counter has become “0”. (Step S175).

  When determining that the value of the lock counter has become “0” in the process of step S175, the main CPU 31 sets the lock flag to OFF (step S176), and proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the lock counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S172.

  When determining that the lock flag is not ON in the process of step S173 or after performing the process of step S176, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S177). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 31 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 70 when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 61), the main CPU 31 indicates the stop control position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S178). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c and the WIN lamp 17 via the lamp driving circuit 45. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off. Further, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 via the display unit drive circuit 48. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S171 and restores the register (step S179). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Since the sub control circuit 70 manages various state information separately from the main control circuit 60, in order to distinguish between the various state information in the main control circuit 60 and the various state information in the sub control circuit 70, Various state information in the sub-control circuit 70 is described with “(sub)” attached.

  First, with reference to FIG. 66, the main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

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

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

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S203). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S201. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command. Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored in the message queue as a message by the process of step S204, and an effect registration described later is performed. The game information is transferred to the process (see FIG. 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S212). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215. On the other hand, when determining that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the SDRAM 73 (step S213), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S214). ).

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

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a sound effect request process described later with reference to FIG. 88 (step S216). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 controls sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the determined effect data and a designated phrase number described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers LED data (step S217). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers LED data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and turns on the LED 101 via the sound / lamp control circuit 90. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S211.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S222), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a start command has not been received in the process of step S221, it then determines whether a reel stop command has been received (step S223). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 81 (step S224), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S223, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S225). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S226), and ends the effect content determination process.

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

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S227, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S230). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S235. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for bonus end (step S231), and then sets the high mode flag to off (step S232) and at the time the bonus is established. The determined display point is set (step S233). Specifically, in the process of step S233, the sub CPU 71 stores the display point determined in the process of step S512 of the bonus establishment process described later with reference to FIG. 84 in the display point storage area. Next, the sub CPU 71 changes the operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general gaming state (sub) (step S234), and ends the effect content determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns off the BB1 operating flag (sub), the BB2 operating flag (sub), or the RB operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) in the process of step S234. .

  Next, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of step S230, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not an RT1 operation command has been received (step S235). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the RT1 operating command, it proceeds to the processing of step S238. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation time command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the end of the general gaming state (step S236) and the operation state information (sub) retained in the sub control circuit 70. The state is changed to the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S237), and the effect content determination process is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT1 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) in the process of step S237.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S235 that the RT1 operation command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a constant speed rotation command has been received (step S238). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the constant speed rotation command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the constant speed rotation command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets “0” to the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter (step S239), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S238 that the constant speed rotation command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a BET command has been received (step S240). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S242. On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a BET command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 87 (step S241), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the BET command has not been received in the process of step S240, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a general gaming state transition command has been received (step S242). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the general gaming state transition command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then sets the effect data corresponding to the received command (step S244), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the general game state transition command has been received, the sub CPU 71 changes the operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general game state (sub) (step S243), and determines the contents of the effect. End the process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S251). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 operates the BB1 operating flag (sub), the BB2 operating flag (sub), the RB operating flag (sub), the RT1 operating flag (sub), and the RT2 operating flag (sub). It is determined whether or not the flag is off. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it performs a general gaming state effect table selection process to be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S259), and proceeds to the process of step S260. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is the BB operating state (sub) (step S252). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag (sub) or the BB2 operating flag (sub) is on.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the BB operating state (sub) in the process of step S252, it performs a BB operating state effect table selection process to be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S258), and proceeds to the process of step S260. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the BB operation state (sub), it is then determined whether or not it is the RB gaming state (sub) (step S253). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RB operating flag (sub) is on.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the state is the RB gaming state (sub) in the process of step S253, the sub CPU 71 selects the RB gaming state effect table (step S257), and proceeds to the process of step S260. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the RB gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S254). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag (sub) is on. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the RT2 operating state (sub), it performs RT1 operating state effect table selection processing described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S256), and proceeds to the processing of step S260. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 71 is in the RT2 operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 performs an RT2 operating state effect table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S255), and proceeds to the processing of step S260.

  Next, after performing the process of step S255, step S256, step S257, step S258 or step S259, the sub CPU 71 performs a ceiling game number counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S260).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs high mode game number subtraction processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S261).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs RT1 mini game execution determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S262).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing during the BB operation state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S263).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the production content has already been determined (step S264). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the production content has already been determined, the production data is set based on the production content (step S266), and the production lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect content has not been determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content based on the effect table selected in the processing of step S255, step S256, step S257, step S258, or step S259 (step S265) After setting the effect data based on the contents of the effect (step S266), the effect lottery process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the general gaming state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 70 is a flowchart of the general gaming state effect table selection process performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the single color bell combination group (red single bell combination group, blue single bell combination group or black single bell combination group) (step S271). . At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the single color bell combination group, the process proceeds to step S278. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the single color bell combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S272). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not any one of the ceiling 1 flag, the ceiling 2 flag, and the ceiling 3 flag is on.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S272, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when determining that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the navigation point stored in the navigation point storage area is “1” or more (step S273). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S274).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is “1” or more (step S275). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when determining that the display point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the display point storage area (step S276).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S272, and determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more in the process of step S273, the display point is “1” in the process of step S275. When it is determined that it is not the above, or after performing the process of step S276, then the contents of the production according to the red single bell role group, blue single bell role group or black single bell role group determined as the internal winning combination Is determined (step S277), and the process proceeds to step S285. Specifically, in the process of step S277, the sub CPU 71 notifies only the red bell navigation area 411 when, for example, the red single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination in order to notify the color single bell information. The contents of the production to increase the brightness are determined. Thereby, the player can recognize that the red single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, and referring to this, the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”) is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. The red bell 1, the red bell 2, or the red bell 3 can be established by performing a stop operation so as to stop display. The same applies when the blue single bell combination group or the black single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S271 that the internal winning combination is not any of the single color bell group, then the internal winning combination is the color bell special role group (red bell special role group, blue bell special role group). It is discriminated whether it is either a role group or a black bell special role group (step S278). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 performs a general gaming state effect table determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S286). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S279).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S279, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S282. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the navigation point stored in the navigation point storage area is “1” or more (step S280). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 performs a general gaming state effect table determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S286). On the other hand, when determining that the navigation point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S281).

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S279, or after performing the process of step S281, whether or not the display point of the display point storage area is “1” or more. (Step S282) At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S284. On the other hand, when determining that the display point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value in the display point storage area (step S283).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “1” or more in the process of step S282, or after performing the process of step S283, the red bell special role group determined as the internal winning combination, blue The contents of the effect are determined according to the bell special role group or the black bell special role group (step S284), and a general gaming state effect table determination process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 71 is performed (step S285). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 notifies the RT1 operation information in the process of step S284, for example, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the red bell navigation area 411, the special role The effect contents for increasing the brightness of the (blue) navigation area 415 and the special role (black) navigation area 416 are determined. Thereby, the player can recognize that the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, and referring to this, the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”) is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. By performing a stop operation so as to stop display, red bell 1, red bell 2 or red bell 3 can be established, and establishment of a special combination (blue) or special combination (black) can be avoided. . The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  After completing the process of step S285 or the process of step S286, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S287). At this time, when determining that the ceiling flag is on, the sub CPU 71 ends the general gaming state effect table selection processing. On the other hand, when determining that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 determines the number of additional navigation points based on the internal winning combination and the additional navigation point number lottery table (step S288), and adds it to the navigation point storage area. (Step S289). Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a gaming state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S290), and ends the general gaming state effect table selection process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the general gaming state effect table selection process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the general gaming state effect table determination process 1 by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the general gaming state effect table determination process 1 by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the general gaming state effect table selection table shown in FIG. 24, and performs the general gaming state effect table (normal / basic), the general gaming state effect table (10 or more), and the general gaming state object. One of the effect table (20 or less) and the general gaming state effect table (9 or less or 30 or more) is selected by lottery (step S301). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is based on the information indicating the type of the previous general gaming state effect table and the general gaming state effect table selection table stored in the process of step S302 in the previous game. The general gaming state effect table used in the current game is selected.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 stores information indicating the type of the general gaming state effect table selected in the process of step S301 (step S302).

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the general gaming state effect table determination process 1, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S287 of the general gaming state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 72 is a flowchart of the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB carryover state (sub) or the RB carryover state (sub) (step S311). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB carryover state (sub) or the RB carryover state (sub), the process proceeds to step S317. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the BB carryover state (sub) or the RB carryover state (sub), then it is determined that it is a bonus winning game, that is, any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the current game. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S312).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a bonus winning game in the process of step S312, the sub CPU 71 selects a general gaming state effect table (between flags) (step S316), and ends the general gaming state effect table determination process 2. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is a bonus winning game, it then determines whether or not the immediate EX flag is on (step S313). Here, the immediate EX flag is a flag that is turned on when immediate EX is determined as the effect state by lottery performed based on the effect state transition lottery table in the effect state transition process described later with reference to FIG. is there.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the immediate EX flag is not on in the process of step S313, the general gaming state effect table (when BB1 is won) and the general gaming state effect table (BB2 winning) according to the winning bonus, respectively. ), The general game state effect table (when RB is won) is selected (step S314), and the general game state effect table determination process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the immediate EX flag is on, according to the winning bonus, the general gaming state effect table (EX-BB1), the general gaming state effect table (EX-BB2), respectively. The general gaming state effect table (EX-RB) is selected (step S315), and the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in step S311 that it is not in the BB carryover state (sub) or the RB carryover state (sub), then it is determined whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is “0”. A determination is made (step S317). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S319. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is “0”, based on the navigation points in the navigation point storage area, the general gaming state effect table (end preparation) and the general gaming state effect table (end revival) Alternatively, the general gaming state effect table (end) is selected (step S318), and the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 is ended. Specifically, when the navigation point is “1” to “9” in the process of step S318, the sub CPU 71 selects the general gaming state effect table (end preparation), and the navigation point is “10” or more. In this case, the general gaming state effect table (end revival) is selected. When the navigation point is “0”, the general gaming state effect table (end) is selected.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “0” in the process of step S317, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S319). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S321. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on, the sub CPU 71 selects the general gaming state effect table (ceiling) (step S320), and ends the general gaming state effect table determination processing 2.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on in the process of step S319, it next determines whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is “1” or more (step S321). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 71 selects the general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) based on the navigation points and the display points (steps). S323), the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is “1” or more, the general gaming state effect table (same system A), the general gaming state effect table (same system B), the general game State effect table (same system C), general game state effect table (present sign), general game state effect table (EX confirmation sign), general game state effect table (immediate EX), general game state effect table Either (immediate addition) or a general gaming state effect table (frequency UP) is selected (step S322), and the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on each of the table flags (same system A table flag, same system B table flag, same system C table flag) that are turned on in step S335 in the effect state transition process described later with reference to FIG. The general gaming state effect table is selected based on the present sign table flag, the EX confirmed sign table flag, the immediate EX table flag, the immediate addition table flag, and the frequency UP table flag.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the general gaming state effect table determination process 2, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S287 of the general gaming state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 73, an effect state transition process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 73 is a view showing a flowchart of the effect state transition process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 19 and shifts based on the number of extra points determined in step S288 of the general gaming state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70). The previous production state is determined (step S331).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on a precursor flag corresponding to the transition destination effect state determined in step S331 (step S332). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on any one of the normal flag, the precursor A flag, the precursor B flag, the gasse precursor flag, the EX precursor flag, the immediate EX flag, the immediate flag, the end flag, the end preparation flag, and the recovery flag. set.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the number of games and the effect table based on the effect table selection table corresponding to the transition destination effect state determined in step S331 (step S333). For example, when the transition destination performance state determined in step S331 is the sign A, the sub CPU 71 determines the general game state effect table and the general game based on the sign A effect table selection table shown in FIG. The number of games for determining the contents of the effect is determined using the effect table for the state.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the number of games determined in step S333 to the value of the precursor game number counter (step S334).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on a table flag corresponding to the general gaming state effect table determined in step S333 (step S335). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 sets the same system A table flag, the same system B table flag, the same system C table flag, the main precursor table flag, the EX confirmed precursor table flag, the immediate EX table flag, the immediate additional table flag, and the frequency UP. Turn on one of the table flags. When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, the effect state transition process ends.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect state transition process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69) via the general gaming state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the BB operation state effect table selection process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the BB operation state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “1” or more (step S341). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 71 selects the BB operation state effect table (others) (step S342), and the BB operation state effect table. The selection process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the high mode flag is on (step S343).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the high mode flag is on in the process of step S343, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (2) (step S344), while the high mode flag is on. If it is determined that there is not, the low mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (1) is set (step S345), and the process proceeds to step S346.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table and the internal winning combination set in the process of step S344 or step S345 (step S346). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the promotion lottery is a win (step S347). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a win, the sub CPU 71 selects the BB operating state effect table (for non-promotion) (step S351), and ends the BB operating state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is a win, the sub CPU 71 then selects the BB operation state effect table (for promotion) (step S348), and then the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special role groups. Is determined (step S349).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups in the process of step S349, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB operation state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, “1” is added to the point giving lottery mode (step S350), and the effect table selection process for the BB operation state is ended. Let

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the BB operation state effect table selection process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, the RT1 operation state effect table selection process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 75 is a view showing a flowchart of RT1 operation state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) is included in the internal winning combination (step S361). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus is not included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 refers to the RT1 operating state effect table selection table shown in FIG. The RT1 operation state effect table shown (normal) and the RT1 operation state effect table (fake) shown in FIG. 26 are selected by lottery (step S367). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 operation state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not another winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination (step S362).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that no other combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the process of step S362, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S364, and determines that the other combination is also determined as an internal winning combination. If so, the bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) bits are masked (step S363), and the process proceeds to step S364. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is set to “1” in an area (same area as the internal winning combination storing area of the main control circuit 60) indicating information on the internal winning combination on the SDRAM 73 in the process of step S363. “0” is set to the bit corresponding to BB1, BB2, or RB determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 changes the operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S364). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT2 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) and turns off the RT1 operating flag (sub).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 selects the RT1 operating state effect table (winning game) shown in FIG. 27 (step S365), and sets “1” in the bonus effect counter (step S366), for the RT1 operating state. The effect table selection process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 operation state effect table selection process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, RT2 operation state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a flowchart of RT2 operation state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss (step S371). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a loss, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S373. ) Are masked (step S372), and the process proceeds to step S373. Here, in the RT2 operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 masks the bonus bit because any bonus is in the internal winning state.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the bonus effect counter is “1” (step S373). That is, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT2 operation state (sub) is activated and is the first game. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the bonus effect counter is “1”, the sub CPU 71 refers to the RT2 operation state 1G effect table selection table shown in FIG. 32 and based on the previous internal winning combination. The RT2 operation state effect table (1GA) shown in FIG. 29 or the RT2 operation state effect table (1GB) shown in FIG. 30 is selected by lottery (step S374). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the bonus effect counter is not “1”, the sub CPU 71 selects the RT2 operation state effect table (after 2G) shown in FIG. 31 (step S375).

  After finishing the process of step S374 or step S375, the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the bonus effect counter (step S376), and ends the RT2 operation state effect table selection process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the RT2 operation state effect table selection process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, the ceiling game number counter update process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ceiling game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S381). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not any one of the ceiling 1 flag, the ceiling 2 flag, and the ceiling 3 flag is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S383. On the other hand, when determining that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S382). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) is ON.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation state (sub) is in the process of step S382, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S383, and when it determines that it is not the RT1 operation state (sub), the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S384. Transition.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S381 or determines that the RT1 operation state (sub) is in the process of step S382, the sub CPU 71 then sets the value of the ceiling game number counter to “ 1 "is added (step S383).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the RT1 operation state (sub) in the process of step S382, or after finishing the process of step S383, the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1800” or more. Is determined (step S384). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1800” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S386. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1800” or more, the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling 3 flag to ON (step S385), and proceeds to the processing of step S390. The sub CPU 71 turns off when the ceiling flag 2 is on in the process of step S385.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1800” or more in the process of step S384, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1500 to 1799” ( Step S386). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1500 to 1799”, the process proceeds to step S388. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1500 to 1799”, the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling 2 flag to ON (step S387), and proceeds to the processing of step S390. The sub CPU 71 turns off when the ceiling flag 1 is on in the process of step S387.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1500 to 1799” in the process of step S386, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1200 to 1499”. (Step S388). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1200 to 1499”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S390. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1200 to 1499”, the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling 1 flag to ON (step S389), and proceeds to the processing of step S390.

  After completing the process of step S385, the process of step S387, or the process of step S389, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a determined combination group (step S390). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is the fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the determined combination navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 43 (step S391), and stores the lottery result in the navigation point storage area. (Step S392). Sub CPU71 complete | finishes a ceiling game number counter update process, after complete | finishing this process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game number counter update process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S261 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, the high mode game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a flowchart of high mode game number subtraction processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S401). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not all the operating flags in the operating flag storage area (sub) are off. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is not the general gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it is next determined whether or not it is a BB winning game, that is, whether or not BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the current game. It discriminate | determines (step S402).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not a BB winning game in the process of step S402, the sub CPU 71 ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when determining that the game is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode flag to ON (step S403), and ends the high mode game number subtraction process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the general gaming state (sub) in the process of step S401, it then determines whether it is the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S404). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is ON. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT1 operating state (sub), the high mode game number subtraction process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the RT1 operation state (sub) is in the sub CPU 71, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is “1” or more (step S405).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the high mode game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S405, the sub mode 71 ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the high mode game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the game is a BB win game (step S406).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is a BB win game in the process of step S406, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode flag to ON (step S407) and ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when determining that the game is not a BB win game, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S408), and ends the high mode game number subtraction process.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the high mode game number subtraction process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S262 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, the RT1 mini game execution determination process performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a flowchart of RT1 minigame execution determination processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S411). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is ON. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT1 operation state (sub), the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), it next determines the high mode game number by lottery based on the high mode game number lottery table and the internal winning combination shown in FIG. S412).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of high mode games determined in the process of step S412 is “1” or more (step S413). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high mode games is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined high mode game number is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 adds the determined high mode game number to the value of the high mode game number counter (step S414).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of high mode games determined in the process of step S412 is “13” (step S415). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high-mode games is not “13”, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high-mode games is “13”, it sets the RT1 minigame operating flag to ON (step S416) and at the same time RT1 minigame lottery shown in FIG. The correct position is determined based on the table (step S417). The sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process when this process ends.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S263 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 80, processing during the BB operation state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing during the BB operation state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub) (step S421). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), the sub-CPU 71 ends the processing during the BB operating state. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 71 is in the BB operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” or more (step S422).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S422, the process proceeds to the process of step S427. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the mini game preparation game number counter (step S423). It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter has become “0” (step S424).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S424, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB operation state process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “0”, it sets the point giving lottery mode to the initial value, that is, mode 1 (step S425), and the number of BB mini game games. “15” is set in the counter (step S426), and the process during the BB operation state is ended.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S422, then, the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “1” or more. Is discriminated (step S427). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 71 ends the processing during the BB operation state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the BB mini game game number counter (step S428). It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter has become “0” (step S429).

  When determining that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S429, the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB mini game end flag to ON (step S430), and ends the processing in the BB operating state.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S264 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the stop command reception process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the stop command reception process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 mini game operating flag is ON (step S441). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the reel type or the like (step S458), and proceeds to the processing of step S459. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini game operating flag is ON, it then determines whether or not it is the first stop time (step S442). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the first stop time based on the information indicating whether the first stop time, the second stop time, or the third stop time included in the stop command. Determine.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not at the time of the first stop in the process of step S442, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S447. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the first stop time, it then acquires the current arrow position information (step S443). The arrow position information is information indicating which of the left and right caves the arrow 500 pointing to the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R indicates in the RT1 mini game as described above.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the correct position determined in the process of step S417 of the RT1 mini game execution determination process (see FIG. 79) matches the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information ( Step S444). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the position of the correct answer matches the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S457. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the correct position does not match the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter and adds “5”. Along with (Step S445), the RT1 mini game operating flag is set to OFF (Step S446), and the process proceeds to Step S457.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S442 that it is not the first stop time, it then determines whether or not it is the second stop time (step S447). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the second stop time, it acquires the current arrow position information (step S448), and the determined correct answer position matches the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information. (Step S449), and when it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S457. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the correct position does not match the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information, it subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter and adds “10” (step) At the same time, the RT1 mini game operating flag is set to OFF (step S451), and the process proceeds to step S457.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not at the time of the second stop in the process of step S447, the sub CPU 71 sets the RT1 mini game operating flag to OFF (step S452), and then acquires the current arrow position information (step S452). S453). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the determined correct answer position matches the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information (step S454). When it is determined that they match, the sub CPU 71 determines from the value of the high mode game number counter “ 13 ”is subtracted,“ 40 ”is added (step S456), and the process proceeds to step S457. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the correct position does not match the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information, it subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter, and adds “20” (step) S455), the process proceeds to step S457.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the correct position matches the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information in the processing of step S444 and step S449, or the processing of step S446, step S451, step S455, and step S456 is completed. After that, effect data is set according to the result of the RT1 mini game (step S457), and the process proceeds to step S459.

  After completing steps S457 and S458, the sub CPU 71 then sets the automatic stop non-mounting notification flag to OFF and sets the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter to “0” (step S459) and stops. Terminates the command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the stop command reception process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

  Next, display command reception processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub) (step S461). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the BB operating state (sub), it performs a BB mini game determination process (to be described later) with reference to FIG. 83 (step S462), and proceeds to the process of step S469. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), it then determines whether or not the display combination is any bonus (BB1, BB2, or RB) (step S463).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any bonus in the process of step S463, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus establishment process described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S464), and proceeds to the process of step S469. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any bonus, the display combination is then any special combination (special combination (red), special combination (blue), special combination (black)). Whether or not (step S465).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any special combination in the process of step S465, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S467. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not any special combination, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the end eye is displayed (step S466). At this time, when determining that the end eye is not displayed, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S469, and when determining that the end eye is displayed, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S467.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any special combination in the process of step S465, or determines that the end point is displayed in the process of step S466, then, in the general gaming state (sub). It is determined whether or not there is (step S467). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is not the general gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S469. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is the general game state (sub), the state is changed to the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S468), and the process proceeds to step S469. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT1 operating flag (sub) in the process of step S468.

  The sub CPU 71 finishes the processing of step S462, step S464, and step S468, or when it is determined that the end point is not displayed in the processing of step S466, the sub CPU 71 is in the general gaming state (sub) in the processing of step S467. If it is determined that there is no such item, next, an extra navigation point display process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 85, is performed (step S469).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation point display lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S470).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the display combination or the like (step S471), and ends the display command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the determination process for the BB mini game by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 83 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the determination process for the BB mini game by the sub CPU 71 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “1 to 14” (step S481). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is any one of “1 to 14”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S483. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is not “1 to 14”, it then determines whether or not the BB mini game end flag is ON (step S482). That is, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the final game of the BB mini game.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is not ON in the process of step S482, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB mini game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is on, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of step S483.

  The sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is any one of “1 to 14” in the process of step S481, or that the BB mini game end flag is on in the process of step S482. When it is determined, that is, when it is determined that the BB mini game is being played, it is then determined whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups (step S483). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the process proceeds to step S487. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups, it then determines whether the display combination is any of a red bell, a blue bell, and a black bell ( Step S484).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any of the red bell, blue bell, and black bell in the process of step S484, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S487. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is one of a red bell, a blue bell, and a black bell, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the promotion lottery is a win (step S485). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the result of the promotion lottery performed in step S346 of the BB operation state effect table selection process (see FIG. 74) is a win. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the promotion lottery is not winning, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S487. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the promotion lottery is winning, the point giving lottery mode is “1 ] Is added (step S486), and then the process proceeds to step S487.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the color bell special combination groups in the process of step S483, the display combination is not any of red bell, blue bell, or black bell in the process of step S484. When it is determined, when it is determined that the result of the promotion lottery is not winning in the process of step S485, or after the process of step S486 is completed, it is then determined whether or not the BB mini game end flag is on. (Step S487). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB mini game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is on, the sub CPU 71 performs point giving lottery based on the point giving lottery table and the current point giving lottery mode shown in FIG. 38 (step S488).

  The sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the point giving lottery in the process of step S488 is a win (step S489). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is not a win, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB mini game end flag to OFF (step S492) and ends the BB mini game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is a win, the sub CPU 71 then performs lottery based on the mini game navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. Addition to the storage area (step S491). When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, it sets the BB mini game end flag to OFF (step S492), and ends the BB mini game determination process.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the determination process for the BB mini game, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S469 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 84, a bonus establishment process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus establishment process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the bonus establishment navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 40 (step S501), and sets the lottery result in the temporary navigation point storage region (step S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the ceiling 2 flag is on (step S503). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 2 flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of step S506. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 2 flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the second ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 41 (step S504) and stores the lottery result temporarily in the navigation point. The area is added (step S505), and the process proceeds to step S509.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S503 that the ceiling 2 flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the ceiling 3 flag is on (step S506). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 3 flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S509. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 3 flag is on, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the third ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (step S507), and temporarily stores the lottery result. The area is added (step S508), and the process proceeds to step S509.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 3 flag is not ON in the process of step S506, or after finishing the processes of step S505 and step S508, the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not there is (step S509). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of step S513. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 adds the value of the temporary navigation point storage area to the value of the navigation point storage area (step S510) and the temporary navigation. The point storage area is cleared (step S511). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines a display point by lottery based on a navigation point display lottery table corresponding to the established bonus (step S512). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 selects a navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) shown in FIG. 47, a navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) shown in FIG. 48, and a navigation point shown in FIG. 49 according to the established bonus. Display lottery table (for RB), navigation point display lottery table (for general medium BB1) shown in FIG. 50, navigation point display lottery table (for general medium BB2) shown in FIG. 51, or navigation point display lottery shown in FIG. Based on the table (for general RB), display points are determined by lottery. The sub CPU 71 displays the navigation point display area when the BB1 operation state (sub), the BB2 operation state (sub), or the RB game state (sub) ends and becomes the general game state (sub) in the process of step S512. The display point to be displayed on 420 (see step S233 in FIG. 68) is determined. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 may perform the process of step S512 between the time when the bonus is established and the time when the general gaming state (sub) is entered again. In the BB1 operating state (sub), the BB2 operating state (sub), or the RB gaming state (sub), no navigation point is displayed in the navigation point display area 420.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S509 that the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is not "1" or more, or after the process of step S512 is completed, the sub CPU 71 then sets the ceiling flag to OFF (step Along with S513), “0” is set in the ceiling game number counter (step S514).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display combination is any BB (step S515). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any BB, the sub CPU 71 ends the bonus establishment process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is any BB, the sub CPU 71 sets “4” in the mini game preparation game number counter (step S 516), and ends the bonus establishment process.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the process when the bonus is established, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S469 of the display command receiving process (see FIG. 82).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the navigation point display process when added by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 85 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation point display process when adding by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S521). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is not in the general gaming state (sub), the addition navigation point display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is “1” or more (step S522).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” in the process of step S522, the process proceeds to the process of step S531. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the precursor game number counter (step S523), and the value of the precursor game number counter is “ It is determined whether or not “0” has been reached (step S524). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 ends the extra navigation point display process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the precursor game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is on (step S525).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in step S525 that the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 sets the precursor flag and the table flag that are on to off (step S526), and displays the navigation point display at the time of addition. End the process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the precursor A flag is on (step S527).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S527 that the precursor A flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S531. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor A flag is on, the navigation point added in the process of step S289 of the general gaming state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70) is set as the value of the display point storage area. Addition is performed (step S528). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the addition time flag to ON (step S529), sets the precursor A flag to OFF (step S530), and ends the addition navigation point display process.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S522 or when it is determined that the precursor A flag is not on in the process of step S527, It is determined whether or not the precursor B flag is on (step S531). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the sign B flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display process when added. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor B flag is on, it then determines whether the internal winning combination is a color bell special combination group or a single color bell combination group (step S532). .

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S532 that the internal winning combination is neither the color bell special role group nor the color single bell role group, the addition navigation point display processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is either the color bell special role group or the color single bell role group, then whether the display role is a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell It is determined whether or not (step S533). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell, the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any one of the red bell, blue bell, and black bell, the sub CPU 71 then adds the added navigation point to the value of the display point storage area (step S534).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for adding on the basis of the display point (step S535) and sets the precursor B flag to off (step S536), and ends the adding navigation point display process. . Here, the sub CPU 71 updates the display contents of the navigation point display area 420 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the game is ended by setting the effect data in the process of step S535. .

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S470 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

  Next, a navigation point display lottery process performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation point display lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S541). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is not in the general gaming state (sub), the navigation point display lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the navigation point in the navigation point storage area is “1” or more (step S542).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S542 that the navigation point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is “0” (step S543). At this time, when determining that the display point is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the display point is “0”, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display point is “0” in the current game (step S544).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S544 that the display point has not become “0” in the current game, the process proceeds to the process of step S548. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point has become “0” in the current game, the sub CPU 71 then determines the display point by lottery based on the navigation point display lottery table (for delimiter) shown in FIG. In step S545, the determined display point is set in the display point storage area (step S546). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the break time flag to ON (step S547), and ends the navigation point display lottery process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S544 that the display point has not become “0” in the current game, then, based on the navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) shown in FIG. The display point is determined by lottery (step S548), and the determined display point is set in the display point storage area (step S549). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the 0 hour flag to ON (step S550), and ends the navigation point display lottery process.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the navigation point display lottery process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S471 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 87, a BET command reception process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of BET command reception by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the delimiter flag is on (step S561). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the break time flag is not ON, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S564. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the break time flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for the break time based on the display points in the display point storage area (step S562) and sets the break time flag. It is set to off (step S563), and the BET command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S561 that the delimiter flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the zero o'clock flag is on (step S564). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 0 o'clock flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S567. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 0:00 flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets the 0:00 effect data based on the display points in the display point storage area (step S565) and sets the 0:00 flag. It is set off (step S566), and the BET command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S564 that the 0 hour flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the extra time flag is on (step S567). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the extra flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BET command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the extra time flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 sets the extra effect data based on the display points in the display point storage area (step S568) and sets the extra time flag. It is set off (step S569), and the BET command reception process is terminated.

  Here, the sub CPU 71 sets each effect data in the processing of step S562, step S565, and step S568 so that the display content of the navigation point display area 420 matches the value of the display point storage area during the BET operation. To update.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the BET command reception process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

  Next, the sound effect request process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sound effect request process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the designated phrase number exists on the SDRAM 73 (step S571). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the designated phrase number does not exist, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S583. On the other hand, when determining that the designated phrase number exists, the sub CPU 71 acquires request data from the request data table shown in FIG. 53 based on the designated phrase number (step S572).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a data confirmation process for determining whether or not the request data has been normally acquired from the request data table (step S573). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the acquired request data is correct data (step S574). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the acquired request data is not correct data, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of step S583. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the acquired request data is correct data, the sub CPU 71 then analyzes the request data acquired from the request data table and specifies a channel (step S575). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 checks the request value and the target channel number.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is a request for sound output (step S576). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is “designated channel sound output request”. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is not a request for sound output, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S578. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is a request for sound output, the sub CPU 71 prepares sound output for outputting sound data having the same phrase number from the speakers 21L and 21R, such as setting channel parameter information. (Step S577), the process proceeds to step S583.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S576 that the request value is not a request for sound output, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the request value is a request for volume change (step S578). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is “designated channel volume control request”, “designated channel master volume control request”, “master volume control request”, or “designated channel mute request”. . At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is not a request for changing the volume, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S580. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is a request related to volume change, the sub CPU 71 makes preparations for changing the volume value of the sound data output from the target channel, such as setting channel parameter information (step). S579), the process proceeds to step S583.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S578 that the request value is not a request related to volume change, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the request value is a request related to fade control (step S580). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is a “specified channel fade control request”. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is not a request related to fade control, the sub CPU 71 performs processing according to the request value (step S582), and proceeds to the processing of step S583. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is a request related to fade control, the sub CPU 71 performs preparations for performing fade control on the sound data output from the target channel, such as setting channel parameter information (step S581). ), The process proceeds to step S583.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not channel parameter information is set (step S583). At this time, when determining that the channel parameter information is not set, the sub CPU 71 ends the sound effect request process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the channel parameter information is set, the sub CPU 71 executes sound control based on the set channel parameter information (step S584). At this time, the sub CPU 71 initializes parameter information for which control has been executed. However, if the channel parameter information relates to fade control, the sub CPU 71 does not initialize the parameter information until the fade control is completed. The sub CPU 71 ends the sound effect request process when the process of step S584 is completed.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the sound effect request process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S217 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the periodic interruption process by the control of the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a periodic interrupt process by the control of the sub CPU 71 performed by the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment. Further, the periodic interrupt process under the control of the sub CPU 71 is an interrupt process executed every 2 milliseconds.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the automatic stop non-mounting flag is off (step S591). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the automatic stop non-mounting flag is not off, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S599. On the other hand, when determining that the automatic stop non-mounting flag is off, the sub CPU 71 then adds “1” to the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter (step S592).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is “15000” (step S593). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is not “15000”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S595. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is “15000”, that is, after the reel rotation reaches the constant speed rotation, or the first stop operation and the second stop operation. When it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed since the recording is performed, a phrase number (for example, phrase number “120”, phrase number “130”) that reduces the volume value by half is designated (step S594), and the process of step S599 is performed. Transition. In the present embodiment, the volume value “256” is from when the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed rotation or until 30 seconds elapses after the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. Sound data is output.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is not “15000” in the process of step S593, it then determines whether the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is “90000”. (Step S595). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is not “90000”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S599. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is “90000”, that is, after the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed, or the first stop operation and the second stop operation. When it is determined that 180 seconds have passed since the recording is performed, a phrase number (for example, phrase number “140”, phrase number “150”, phrase number “160”) for which the volume is muted is designated (step S596). . Next, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for notifying the automatic stop non-mounting (step S597) and sets the automatic stop non-mounting notification flag to on (step S598), and proceeds to the process of step S599. Here, the sub CPU 71 displays an automatic stop non-mounting notification image for notifying that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is not stopped unless a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS in the process of step S597. It is displayed in the effect display area 23. The automatic stop non-mounting notification image is displayed during a period in which the automatic stop non-mounting notification flag is on.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the automatic stop non-mounting flag is not OFF in the process of step S591, the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is not "90000" in the process of step S595, or step After finishing the processing of S594 and step S598, it is next determined whether or not the RT1 mini game operating flag is ON (step S599). At this time, if it is determined that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is not on, the periodic interrupt process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini game operating flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 performs a frame update process (step S600) and ends the periodic interrupt process. Here, in step S600, the sub CPU 71 displays the RT1 mini game screen shown in FIG. 16 (1) on the liquid crystal display device 5 and switches the position of the arrow 500 for each predetermined time.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the periodic interrupt process, the sub CPU 71 continues to execute the program interrupted to execute the periodic interrupt process.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the flash memory 80 stores the high mode game number by the high mode game number counter, and the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute the RT1 minigame and executes the RT1 minigame. The high mode game number “5”, “10”, “20”, or “40” for executing the RT1 mini game when the game is determined and adding to the high mode game number counter based on the result of the RT1 mini game. Decide. Further, when the sub CPU 71 decides to execute the RT1 mini game, the sub CPU 71 adds “13” to the high mode game number counter before executing the RT1 mini game, and sets the high value based on the result of the RT1 mini game. Based on the determination of the mode game number, “13” is subtracted from the high mode game number counter, and the high mode game number determined based on the result of the RT1 minigame is added.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, even when a power failure occurs during the execution of the RT1 mini game, the high mode game number counter of the flash memory 80 is restored with “13” added. Therefore, the disadvantage of the player due to the RT1 mini game not being re-executed after the recovery can be reduced.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes an RT1 mini game image in which the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a left cave 510L and a right cave 510R, and an arrow 500 indicating either the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R (see FIG. 16). ), And the sub CPU 71 causes the cave 510L and 510R indicated by the arrow 500 included in the RT1 mini game image to be displayed while switching over time on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the left cave 510L or the right cave One of 510R is determined as a winning cave by lottery, and it is determined whether or not the cave indicated by the arrow 500 matches the winning cave when a stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. In addition, the sub CPU 71 determines “5”, “10”, “20”, or “40” as the number of high-mode games according to the number of times determined to match by the determination.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the player can perform the RT1 mini game in which the stop operation is performed at the timing indicated by the arrow 500 in the caves 510L and 510R that are expected to be the tong cave, and the player's prediction The number of high-mode games is determined according to the number of times that the cave that was made is the Toga Cave. Therefore, the player concentrates on predicting which cave is the winning cave in order to make the RT1 mini game successful and performing a stop operation, thereby improving the interest of the RT1 mini game. That is, by providing the RT1 mini game with an element of luck, the game performance is enhanced and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  Further, every time the main game is executed, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the high mode game number counter, and the liquid crystal display device 5 relates to the RT1 action combination information or the single color bell information based on the internal winning combination. The image is displayed, and the sub CPU 71 performs a mini game navigation point lottery for determining a navigation point corresponding to the number of times the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the image related to the RT1 actuator information or the single color bell information. Stores the determined navigation point in the navigation point storage area. Further, the sub CPU 71 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image relating to the RT1 operating combination information or the color single bell information when the navigation point in the navigation point storage area is “1” or more. Furthermore, the control ROM 72 stores a point grant lottery table in which a plurality of winning probability information related to the point grant lottery for determining whether or not to perform a mini game navigation point lottery is defined for each point grant lottery mode. In the promotion lottery that determines promotion or non-promotion for the point grant lottery mode in order to determine which winning probability information is selected from among a plurality of winning probability information defined for each point grant lottery mode in the grant lottery table, A high mode promotion lottery table defined with a high winning probability for promotion and a low mode promotion lottery table defined with a low winning probability for promotion are stored. Furthermore, the sub CPU 71 performs promotion lottery based on the high mode promotion lottery table or the low mode promotion lottery table during the BB mini game, and after the determination of promotion or non-promotion in the final game of the BB mini game is made, The point giving lottery is performed according to the point giving lottery mode corresponding to the number of times determined to be promoted during the BB mini game. It should be noted that the sub CPU 71 performs the point giving lottery with the lottery value related to the point giving lottery mode having a relatively high winning probability as the number of times determined to be promoted during the BB mini game increases, and the high mode game number counter If BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination when the number is “1” or more, promotion lottery is performed based on the high mode promotion lottery table during the BB mini game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, whether or not the promotion lottery is performed based on the high mode promotion lottery table during the BB mini game is BB1, BB2 or when the high mode game number counter is “1” or more. Since it is determined by whether or not RB is determined as an internal winning combination, the larger the value of the high mode game number counter, the more advantageous for the player. In other words, after a power failure occurs during execution of the RT1 mini game, the RT1 mini game is not re-executed after the recovery, so that the number of high mode games to be added based on the result of the RT1 mini game is not added. Although the disadvantage of the player is great, according to the gaming machine 1, since “13” is added to the high mode game number counter value before the execution of the RT1 mini game, “13” is added to the high mode game number counter. Since the player is restored in a state in which is added, the disadvantage of the player can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when it is decided to execute the RT1 mini game, the high mode game number “13” is added to the high mode game number counter before the RT1 mini game is executed, and after the RT1 mini game is executed. In addition to subtracting “13” from the high mode game number counter and adding the high mode game number determined based on the result of the RT1 mini game, the navigation point storage area is stored in the flash memory 80 instead. If it is determined that the RT1 mini game is to be executed, a predetermined navigation point is added to the navigation points in the navigation point storage area before the RT1 mini game is executed. Subtract the navigation points added before execution from the navigation points in the storage area, and based on the results of the RT1 mini game Boss was Navi point may be adding. At this time, by providing a navigation point storage area on the flash memory 80, even if a power failure occurs during the execution of the RT1 mini game, a predetermined navigation point is added before the RT1 mini game is executed. Therefore, it is possible to recover with a predetermined navigation point added to the navigation point in the navigation point storage area. Note that the sub CPU 71 in this case subtracts “1” from the navigation point in the navigation point storage area every time the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the image related to the RT1 operating combination information or the color single bell information. The notification frequency subtraction means of the invention is configured.

  In this embodiment, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the constant speed rotation command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets “0” to the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter in step S239 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68). As a result, the time until the automatic stop non-mounting notification image is displayed in the effect display area 23 is started. The timing of the start of the time is determined after the start operation on the start lever 6 is performed. It may be any time until it rotates at high speed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table or the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is selectively used based on the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag. By providing the operating flag and the RB2 operating flag, when the RB1 operating flag is on, the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 operating flag is on The internal winning combination may be determined based on the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state.

  Furthermore, various information stored in the SDRAM 73 may be stored in the flash memory 80. For example, a navigation point storage area may be provided on the flash memory 80. Thereby, even if the supply of the drive voltage is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the various information can be kept. Further, instead of the flash memory 80, FeRAM or MRAM, which is a nonvolatile memory similar to the flash memory 80, may be used.

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

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

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement | positioning table of the symbol on the reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general gaming states, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation states, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment, and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming states. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay of a game machine, and the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storage area | region and carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the end eye determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed with the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed with the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed with the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the general gaming state production | presentation table (normal / basic) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table for general game states (frequency UP) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production state transition lottery table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for the gasse omens of game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table selection table for the precursor A of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table selection table for the precursor B for a gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table selection table for EX precursor of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation table selection table for general gaming states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table (normal) for RT1 operation state of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (fake) for RT1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (win game) for RT1 operation states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation table selection table for RT1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table for RT2 operation states (1GA) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of RT2 operation state production | presentation table (1GB) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the RT2 operation state effect table (2G or later) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the RT2 operation state 1G effect | production table selection table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table for BB operation states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the high mode game number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery table for RT1 minigames of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the promotion lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the point grant | lottery lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for mini games of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table at the time of bonus establishment of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd ceiling navigation point number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for 3rd ceilings of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for decisive roles of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the extra navigation point number lottery table in the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for the time of a division | segmentation) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for 0:00) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for RB) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general BB1) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general inside BB2) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general medium RB) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the request data table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of RT2 action | operation performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production table selection process for general gaming states performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production | presentation table determination process 1 for general gaming states performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production table determination process 2 for a general gaming state performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production | presentation state transfer process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production | generation table selection process for BB operation states performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production | presentation table selection process for RT1 operation states performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production table selection process for RT2 operation states performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counter update process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high mode game number subtraction process performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT1 minigame execution determination processing performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in BB operation state performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the determination process for BB mini games performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus establishment performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation point display process at the time of addition performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation point display lottery process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the BET command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sound effect request process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the regular interruption process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (4)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting unit;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination lottery tables in which winning probability information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations is defined;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means and the winning combination lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, by stopping the rotation of the reel, a plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area are displayed. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the design,
A display that performs a display combination determination that determines whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to a combination is displayed in the symbol display area when variation of the plurality of symbols is stopped by the stop control means A role determination means;
Profit granting means for granting profit according to the winning combination determined by the display combination determining means;
Non-volatile numerical information storage means for storing numerical information indicating a numerical value that is more advantageous to the player as the value is larger;
Sub-game execution for determining whether or not to perform a sub game separate from the main game in which the process from when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means to when the profit is given by the profit giving means is a unit game A determination means;
A secondary game execution means for executing a secondary game when it is determined by the secondary game execution determination means;
Grant value determining means for determining a grant value to be added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information based on the result of the sub game;
When it is determined by the subsidiary game execution determining means that the subsidiary game is to be executed, the guarantee value is added to the numerical value indicated by the numerical information before the subsidiary game is executed by the subsidiary game executing means. Guaranteed value addition means for updating numerical information;
Grant value addition for updating the numerical value information by subtracting the guaranteed value from the numerical value indicated by the numerical value information and adding the assigned value based on the determination of the assigned value by the assigned value determining means Means,
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The subsidiary game execution means includes
A sub game image display means for displaying a sub game image including a plurality of target objects and an instruction object pointing to any one of the target objects;
Sub game image control means for causing the sub game image display means to display the target object indicated by the instruction object included in the sub game image while switching over time.
A winning object determining means for determining any of the plurality of target objects as a winning object by lottery;
Object determination means for performing object determination as to whether or not the target object indicated by the instruction object matches the winning object when a stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means;
Have
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the given value determining means determines the given value according to a result of the object determination by the object determining means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Game number subtraction means for updating the numerical information by subtracting "1" from the numerical value indicated by the numerical information every time the main game is executed;
Informing means for informing internal winning combination information indicating the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Notification number lottery means for performing notification number lottery for determining the number of notifications by which the notification means notifies the internal winning combination information;
Notification number information storage means for storing notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by the notification number lottery means;
When the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information is “1” or more, notification control means for causing the notification means to notify the internal winning combination information;
An execution lottery table storage unit that stores an execution lottery table in which a plurality of winning probability information related to the execution lottery for determining whether or not to perform the notification number lottery by the notification number lottery unit;
In the promotion lottery in which promotion or non-promotion is determined in order to determine which winning probability information is to be selected from among a plurality of winning probability information specified in the execution lottery table, a high in which the winning probability for promotion is specified A promotion lottery table storage means for storing a mode promotion lottery table and a low mode promotion lottery table in which a winning probability for promotion is defined lower than the high mode promotion lottery table;
Promotion lottery means for performing the promotion lottery based on the high mode promotion lottery table or the low mode promotion lottery table during a promotion lottery period implemented over a plurality of games;
After the promotion lottery in the last game of the promotion lottery period, lottery probability information for selecting any winning probability information defined in the execution lottery table according to the number of times determined to be promoted during the promotion lottery period A selection means;
Execution lottery means for performing an execution lottery based on the winning probability information related to the execution lottery selected by the lottery probability information selection means;
Further comprising
The lottery probability information selecting means selects winning probability information having a relatively high winning probability in the execution lottery as the number of times determined to be promoted during the promotion lottery period is larger.
If the specified combination is determined by the winning combination determination means when the numerical value indicated by the numerical information is “1” or more, the promotion lottery means determines the high mode promotion lottery table during the promotion lottery period. A game machine characterized by performing a promotion lottery based on the above. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The winning combination lottery in which the winning probability information relating to the determination of the internal winning combination is relatively high for the re-gamer who allows the start of the game regardless of the input of the game value as compared with other winning combination lottery tables. A high-probability regame period control means for starting a high-probability re-game period in which the winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination based on a table according to a predetermined condition, and ending based on establishment of an end-combining;
Informing means for informing end winning combination information indicating that the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means;
When the numerical value indicated by the numerical information is “1” or more and the end winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the high probability replaying period, the notifying unit is notified of the end winning combination information. Notification control means for causing
A notification frequency subtraction means for updating the numerical information by subtracting “1” from the numerical value indicated by the numerical information when the notification of the end combination information is performed by the notification means;
A gaming machine comprising:

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