JP2008253370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a player to clearly recognize that a prescribed symbol combination to be a trigger for ending an advantageous state is determined as an internal winning symbol combination. <P>SOLUTION: The liquid crystal display device (131) of the game machine (1) is provided with a bell display area for reporting the kind of a bell (red bell, blue bell or black bell) determined as the internal winning symbol combination and a normal section end role display area for reporting the kind of a special symbol combination (special symbol combination (red), special symbol combination (blue) or special symbol combination (black)) determined as the internal winning symbol combination. When the special symbol combination is established as a display role, the main control circuit (71) of the game machine (1) ends an advantageous state. Then, when the main control circuit (71) determines a special bell (bell and special role) as the internal winning symbol combination, the sub control circuit (72) of the game machine (1) displays an image corresponding to the kind of the bell determined as the internal winning symbol combination in the bell display area and displays an image corresponding to the kind of the special symbol combination determined as the internal winning role in the normal section end symbol combination display area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, rotation of each reel is started. A start switch for outputting a requested signal, a stop switch for outputting a signal for requesting a stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected, and Based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, a game machine including a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor and rotates and stops each reel. Chisuro is known. Normally, in such a pachislot, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and a medal is paid out when it is determined that a winning is achieved.

  Currently, in a mainstream gaming machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, one or more winning combinations are lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) from among a plurality of winning combinations inside the gaming machine. Based on the combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing of the stop operation by the player, stop control of the rotation of the reel is performed, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the display window. Therefore, in the gaming machine, a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination will not be stopped and displayed on the display window, even if the player performs a stop operation at any timing. . In addition, as a type of a combination, for example, a combination that grants a medal (game value) to a player, a re-playing combination that permits re-playing (re-playing) without inserting a medal (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) Or, there is a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) that makes the gaming state a relatively advantageous gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming state”).

Furthermore, recently, there is known a gaming machine provided with an advantageous state in which the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in the normal state. As a gaming machine having such an advantageous state, there is known a gaming machine that terminates the advantageous state when a predetermined combination is established (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, in such a gaming machine, in the advantageous state, the probability that the internal winning combination will be lost is lower than in the normal state, and therefore, the player generally desires to continue the advantageous state. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that displays an image for notifying a player that a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination when a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination in an advantageous state (for example, Patent Documents). 2). According to this gaming machine, the player continues the advantageous state by performing a stop operation so that the predetermined combination determined as the internal winning combination is not established by referring to the displayed image. be able to.
JP 2003-236057 A JP 2006-175121 A

  By the way, in a gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, a player who does not know much about the gaming method of the gaming machine understands that a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination from the displayed image. In some cases, it may not be possible, and as a result, a predetermined combination is established and the advantageous state may end. Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine that allows a player to clearly recognize that a predetermined combination has been determined as an internal winning combination.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem, and in a gaming machine that notifies that a predetermined combination that triggers the end of the advantageous state is determined as an internal winning combination, the player has a predetermined combination. It is to provide a gaming machine that can clearly recognize that it has been determined as an internal winning combination.

  (1) A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the plurality of reels. Symbol display means for displaying (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) and start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation (for example, start operation described later, operation of start lever 6 described later) (for example, Based on the start switch 6S), which will be described later, and the start operation detecting means detecting the start operation, the reels are rotated to change the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. For example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, and a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a random number generator that generates random values in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). (For example, a random number generator 36 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the random number generated by the random number generation unit are extracted based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection unit. Random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and probability information (for example, lottery value information) indicating a winning probability for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations ) In which a plurality of lottery tables (for example, internal lottery tables to be described later) are stored, and random numbers extracted by the random number extracting unit. Based on the numerical value and the lottery table stored by the lottery table storage unit, the winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination (for example, internal lottery processing described later) And a stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7LS and 7CS described later) for detecting a stop operation (for example, a pressing operation for stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R described later). , 7RS, and the like, and the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped, Stop control means (for example, means for performing a reel stop control process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) for stopping fluctuations of a plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and a plurality of the above-mentioned by the stop control means. When all the rotations of the reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is displayed on the symbol display means. Display combination determining means (for example, a display combination search process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a profit granting unit that provides a profit according to a combination determined by the display combination determination unit. (For example, means for paying out medals described later, means for performing BB operation processing described later, means for performing RB operation processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the like are relatively disadvantageous to the player. Advantageous state lottery with a higher probability of winning a re-gamer (for example, replay described later) that is allowed to start the game regardless of the input of the game value as compared to a disadvantaged game state (for example, RT section described later). Using a table (for example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state to be described later), an advantageous state (for example, a normal section to be described later) in which an internal winning combination is determined, an advantageous state operating condition (for example, a bonus is terminated) And an advantageous state operating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) that operates based on the fact that 1200 unit games are performed after the RT1 operating flag is set to ON, When the display combination determining means determines that a predetermined combination (for example, a special combination described later) has been established, an advantageous state ending unit (for example, turning on an RT1 operating flag described later) for ending the operation of the advantageous state is turned on. And a display means for displaying information corresponding to the predetermined combination when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means. For example, a liquid crystal display device 131 described later) and display control means for controlling the display means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and a plurality of the predetermined roles are provided. (For example, a special role (red), a special role (blue), a special role (black), etc., which will be described later), and a plurality of lottery tables, a plurality of game value giving roles (for example, a red bell, which will be described later). , Blue bell, black bell, etc.) probability information (for example, special bell) that at least one of the game value-providing combination and at least one of the predetermined combination among a plurality of the predetermined combinations is determined as an internal winning combination A lottery value (for example, three data pointers 4, 5, and 6 for small roles / replays), and the display means provides information corresponding to each of the plurality of game value imparting roles provided ( For example, a game value giving combination display area (for example, a bell display area 311 to be described later) that is an area for displaying notification images 331 to 333 to be described later, and information (for example, to be described later) corresponding to each of the plurality of predetermined roles provided. Notification image 351 353) and a predetermined combination display area (ordinary section end combination display area 312). The display control means uses the winning combination determination means to determine at least one game value imparting combination and at least one When the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination (for example, when a special bell is determined as an internal winning combination), the at least one game value imparting combination determined as an internal winning combination (for example, red bell) ) (For example, a red notification image 331) and information (for example, a blue notification image 332, a black notification) corresponding to the game value imparting combination (for example, a blue bell or a black bell) that has not been determined as an internal winning combination. Image 333) in a different manner (for example, the red notification image 331 is lit and the blue notification image 332 and the black notification image 333 are not lit). Information (for example, blue notification image 352, black notification image 353) corresponding to the at least one predetermined combination (for example, special combination (blue), special combination (black)) determined as an internal winning combination is displayed in the area. ) And information (for example, red notification image) corresponding to the predetermined combination (for example, special combination (red)) that is not determined as an internal winning combination (for example, blue notification image 352, black notification image 353). Is turned on, and the red notification image 351 is not turned on).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the predetermined combination display area is provided as an area for displaying information corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. When the winning combination determining means determines that at least one game value-providing combination and at least one predetermined combination are internal winning combinations, the display control unit internally stores information corresponding to the one predetermined combination. The information is displayed in the predetermined combination display area in a manner different from the information corresponding to the predetermined combination that is not determined as the winning combination. From the viewpoint of the player, since it is displayed in a different manner depending on whether or not it is determined as an internal winning combination, it is possible to clearly grasp a predetermined combination determined as an internal winning combination.

  In addition, a game value imparting combination display area is provided as an area for displaying information corresponding to each of a plurality of game value imparting combinations. When the winning combination determining means determines that at least one game value-providing combination and at least one predetermined combination are internal winning combinations, the display control unit displays information corresponding to the one game value-providing combination. The information is displayed in the predetermined combination display area in a manner different from the information corresponding to the game value adding combination not determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, the player can clearly grasp the game value giving combination determined as the internal winning combination simultaneously with the predetermined combination. As a result, the player can not only perform the stop operation so that the predetermined combination is not established, but also perform the stop operation so that the game value imparting combination is established. As a result, the player can not only continue the advantageous state but also receive a game value.

  In particular, since the predetermined combination display area and the game value giving combination display area are provided, the player misunderstands whether the displayed information is information about the predetermined combination or information about the game value adding combination. The possibility of giving can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player can clearly recognize that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the predetermined combination display area is provided on the right side from the front side of the gaming machine toward the front of the equipment, and the gaming value imparting combination display area is from the front side of the gaming machine to the front of the equipment. A game machine characterized by being provided on the left side of the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), a predetermined role display area is provided on the right side from the front side of the gaming machine toward the front of the equipment, and a game value is given on the left side from the front side of the gaming machine toward the front of the equipment. A combination display area is provided. Thereby, even if the information corresponding to the predetermined combination and the information corresponding to the game value imparting combination are displayed at the same time, the information can be distinguished, and the possibility of misunderstanding the player can be reduced.

  In general, a player plays a game by paying attention to the left side from the front side of the gaming machine toward the front side of the equipment. Therefore, by providing a game value giving combination display area on the left side from the front side of the gaming machine to which the player pays attention to the front of the equipment, if the player is familiar with the game, it is displayed in the game value adding combination display area. By confirming the information and performing a stop operation, it is possible to establish a game value giving combination, and as a result, establishment of a predetermined combination can be avoided. As a result, the player can not only continue the advantageous state but also receive a game value.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine that notifies that a predetermined combination that triggers the end of the advantageous state is determined as an internal winning combination, it is clear that the player has determined the predetermined combination as an internal winning combination. Can provide a recognizable gaming machine.

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

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c are formed as substantially vertical surfaces. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn on the respective outer peripheral surfaces are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 shown in FIG.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a pressing operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game (for example, the number of possible games to be described later) in a bonus game (for example, a regular bonus game to be described later). The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the payout number of medals when winning is achieved. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b varies depending on the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later).

  Each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R perform display of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display related to various effects, and the like. The display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed. The activated display line is hereinafter referred to as “effective line”.

  Here, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R have one symbol type and other symbol types arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Are managed by the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later) so that the player can be identified. For example, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are in a state where the ones corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are transmitted.

  Each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R is provided so as to surround each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R represent the window frames of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R arranged on the front surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, an image determined in response to a player's input operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like is displayed.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area where a predetermined picture or the like is drawn. One still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting the picture drawn on the fixed display portion 2c and the image displayed in the effect display area 23 together.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon 1 (design 95). ) "," Watermelon 2 (symbol 96) "," Red cherry (symbol 97) "," Peach cherry (symbol 98) ", and" Replay (symbol 98) ". ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  4 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (that is, actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals that are transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. Further, the main control circuit 71 includes a circuit for extracting a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 and directly or indirectly controls the operation of each actuator. Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and a sampling circuit 37 that extracts a random value from the generated random number. Yes. Note that the CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values.

  The ROM 32 stores programs executed by the CPU 31 (for example, programs for the CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 52 to 62 described later) and fixed data (for example, various types shown in FIGS. 5 to 12 described later). Table). The ROM 32 stores various control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. For example, the RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas shown in FIGS. That is, the RAM 33 is information storage means for storing various information.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a display unit ( A bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19), a hopper 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  Further, by outputting a driving pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a motor driving circuit 39 for controlling the rotational operation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40, and the BET lamp 17a. , 17b, 17c are connected to the CPU 31 by a lamp driving circuit 45 that manages the turning on and off of the light, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that manages the display by the display unit. These drive circuits each receive a control signal output from the CPU 31 and control the operation of each actuator.

  Further, as means for generating an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal, a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a setting switch 26, a reset switch 27, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal. Based on this game start command signal, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate stop command signals in response to pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this stop command signal, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, symbol fluctuation stop control is performed based on the stop command signal.

  The setting switch 26 performs a setting value change operation in which the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on in a state where the setting key managed by the game store side is inserted into the setting keyhole and rotated to the right ("ON" direction). To detect. When the setting switch 26 detects the setting value change operation, the reset switch 27 is provided with a reset button (see FIG. 5) for determining a setting value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. (Not shown) is detected. When the pressing operation of the reset button is detected by the reset switch 27, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of “1” to “6”.

  In the embodiment, when the set value changing operation and the reset button pressing operation are performed and the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired set value, the start lever 6 is operated. A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” can be determined as the set value. Thereafter, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state of being rotated leftward (in the “OFF” direction), the player can perform an operation with the set value set. By performing these operations, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined by the CPU 31 is adjusted, and the total number of medals paid out to the player (that is, the total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 ( That is, the value (for example, payout rate, machine discount) calculated from the total number of inserted sheets) can be adjusted.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies the signal to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 manages the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on this signal. When the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches a designated value, the payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the completion of payout of medals has been detected. appear.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random value extracted in this way is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 33.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”. As a result, the count value of the drive pulse corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and a drive pulse is applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The output count is 336 times. That is, when the drive pulse is output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ie, Variation). In the embodiment, a pulse counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time this drive pulse is output once and updated to “0” at an appropriate timing after the drive pulse is output 16 times. ing. Further, a symbol counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time the drive pulse is output 16 times and is updated to “0” based on the reset pulse.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a position where a symbol with a code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8c (a symbol position “0” described later). . In other words, it is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a timing when a symbol with the code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8c. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the CPU 31 specifies the symbol position drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is “1”, the CPU 31 Can be specified that the symbol located at the symbol position “1” (that is, the symbol corresponding to the code number “01”) is displayed along the center line 8c. That is, the CPU 31 can specify a symbol displayed along the center line 8c based on the value of the symbol counter. The CPU 31 can also specify the symbols displayed on the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line 8c.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 55 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the input signal sent, a signal for instructing to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If a winning is established, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. 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, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and a symbol combination table to be described later, the combination of symbols arranged along each effective line can be grasped.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the type and the number of lotteries to be described later will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, a general gaming state and an RB gaming state are provided as the gaming state.

  The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 55 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum slip The state is distinguished by the number of frames and whether or not the bonus game is activated. The number of sliding frames is the amount that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stops (in other words, For example, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in each gaming state is four frames. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 (so-called determination random value).

  The general gaming state is divided into a normal section having no carryover combination, a replay time section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT section”) having a lower probability of winning a replay later than the normal section, and a carryover section having a carryover combination. Composed.

  The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination), and specifically, BB1, BB2, or Refers to RB. In the carryover section, there is no internal winning for the carryover combination, and in the normal section and the RT section, there may be an internal winning for the carryover combination. Therefore, the normal section, the RT section, and the carryover section are basically different gaming states.

  Whether or not it is an RT section can be determined by whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on. Further, whether or not it is a carryover section can be determined by whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are OFF in the general gaming state, it is a normal section.

  The condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON is a special combination (red), special combination (blue), which will be described later, as a display combination (composition composed of symbol combinations stopped on the active line), or A special combination (black) is established, or an end line described later is displayed on the active line. The condition that the RT1 in-operation flag is updated to OFF is that the RT section internally wins BB1, BB2, or RB, which will be described later, or 1200 unit games are continuously performed in the RT section. .

  The condition for updating the RT2 operating flag to ON is to internally win BB1, BB2, or RB, which will be described later. The condition for updating the RT2 operating flag to OFF is that BB1, BB2, or RB is established as the display combination.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a first-type special combination, which will be described later, is operating, and is an advantageous gaming state as compared to the general gaming state. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to ON is that a BB operating flag, which will be described later, is ON, or that a combination of symbols related to the operation of the RB is displayed on the active line. The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the possible number of games is 0, the possible number of winnings is 0, or that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state.

  The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not it is an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1 or BB2, which will be described later, and includes a BB1 operating flag and a BB2 operating flag. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, two medals bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high).

  The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB1 or BB2 described later is established. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. When BB1, which will be described later, is established, 450 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter, and when BB2, which will be described later, is established, 345 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB1 or BB2 described later is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible number of games becomes 0 or the possible number of winnings becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on.

  The internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The winning number is a number provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. In the embodiment, a plurality of predetermined types of roles are classified into a winning combination, a replaying role, and a bonus game related role, and a small role / replay data pointer and A bonus data pointer is provided.

  Here, BB1, BB2, RB, 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, and replay 2 are provided.

  BB1 and BB2 refer to the continuous action device related to the first type special accessory. These BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”, and BB and RB are collectively referred to as “bonus”. . The bonus data pointer is used to determine the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the “first type special accessory” is an accessory that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability that the condition device related to winning for each specified number operates. In this case, the operation can be continued until a predetermined number of game results not exceeding 12 are obtained.

  In addition, the “actual accessory continuous actuating device relating to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, and operates when a specific symbol combination is displayed. This means that the operation ends when determined in advance.

  In addition, red cherry and peach cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry” hereinafter. The red bells 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as “red bells”, the blue bells 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as “blue bells”, the black bells 1 to 4 are collectively referred to as “black bells”. "Bell". The special role (red), special role (blue), and special role (black) are collectively referred to as “special role” hereinafter. Further, the watermelon 1 and the watermelon 2 are collectively referred to as “watermelon” hereinafter, and the replay 1 and the replay 2 are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter. The cherry, red bell, blue bell, black bell, watermelon, and special role are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter. The small combination / replay data pointer is used to determine the small combination determined as the internal winning combination and the type of replay.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and a value (random number for determination) stored in this calculation area is provided for each winning number. Subtracted sequentially by lottery value. When the result of subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtracting is determined as the winning number. The probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated by dividing each lottery value by the number of random values (for example, “65536”).

  In the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 7, the internal lottery table for operating RT1 shown in (2) of FIG. 8, and (3) of FIG. An RT2 operating internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8, an RB1 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (4), and an RB2 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (5) are provided. The internal lottery table for general gaming state is referred to in the normal section of the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for operating RT1 is referred to in the RT section of the general gaming state, and the internal lottery table for operating RT2 is referred to as the general gaming state. Referenced in the carryover section of The RB1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to when the RB gaming state and the BB operating flag is on, and the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is the RB gaming state and the BB operating flag. Referenced when is off.

  In the internal lottery table for RT1 operation and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation, except for the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12”, the same lottery value and data pointer defined in the internal lottery table for general gaming state are used. Therefore, illustration is omitted. The internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted sheets, the set value, etc., but illustrations other than the examples of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are omitted.

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. When comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state with the internal lottery table for RT operation (internal lottery table for RT1 operation or internal lottery table for RT2 operation), when using the internal lottery table for RT operation The lottery value corresponding to the winning number 12 is smaller than when using the internal gaming state internal lottery table. Here, the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number 12 is 13, and the small role / replay data pointer 13 corresponds to replay 1 and replay 2 (see FIG. 9 described later).

  As will be described in detail later, when the symbol combination relating to Replay 1 or Replay 2 is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the bet placed on the current unit game are automatically inserted. Therefore, the normal section in the general gaming state has a higher probability of internally winning Replay 1 and Replay 2 than the RT section and carryover section, and as a result, the player can advance the unit game without inserting medals. Can be obtained.

  With reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, an internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines hit request flag data corresponding to the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, there are provided the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay shown in (1) of FIG. 9 and the internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. Yes.

  Here, with reference to (1) of FIG. 7, (1) of FIG. 9, and (2) of FIG. 10, the internal winning combination lottered in the general game state in the normal section will be described.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. When the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is “60”, for example, first, “60” is subtracted by the lottery value “18” corresponding to the winning number 35. Since the subtracted value is “42”, which is a positive value, next, “42” is subtracted by the lottery value “20” corresponding to the winning number 34. The subtracted value is “14”. In this way, when the random number is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value provided for each winning number, the winning number 32 results in a negative value. Therefore, the winning number 32 is determined as the winning number. When the winning number 32 is determined as the winning number, 12 is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, and 2 is determined as the bonus data pointer.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 9, the content corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 12 is watermelon 1 + watermelon 2. Referring to (2) of FIG. 9, the content corresponding to the bonus data pointer 2 is BB2. As a result, when the random value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is “60”, the watermelon 1, watermelon 2 and BB2 are determined as the internal winning combination.

  The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table defines data of a winning operation flag, data of the type of storage area for storing data of the winning operation flag, and data of the number of payouts corresponding to the combination of symbols. The winning action flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning operation flag is provided for the CPU 31 to identify the combination of symbols displayed along the active line. Here, the logical sum of the winning action flags corresponding to the combinations of symbols displayed along the active line is hereinafter referred to as “display combination”. Note that a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning action flag is shown in the column of the contents of the winning action flag shown in the symbol combination table.

  For example, when a symbol combination of “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined based on the symbol combination table, and red cherry serves as a display combination. When the inserted number is 3 (3 BET), one medal is paid out. When the inserted number is 2 (2 BET), 15 medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to BB is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out, and the BB operating flag is turned on by turning on the BB operating flag. From the general gaming state to the RB gaming state. Similarly, when the combination of symbols related to RB is displayed along the active line, the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state by turning on the RB operating flag without paying out medals. Become. Further, when the symbol combination related to the replay 1 or the replay 2 is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the bet placed on the current unit game are automatically inserted.

  From the above, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the profits given to the player (for example, paying out medals, starting a bonus game).

  With reference to FIG. 12, the bonus operation time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag stored in a bonus operating flag storage area, which will be described later, information on a value stored in a game possible number counter, and information on a value stored in a winning possible number counter Is stipulated. The operating flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the operating bonus game. In other words, the CPU 31 can identify which of the multiple types of bonus games is operating based on the operating flag.

  The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, the possible number of winnings) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  Various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

  (1) to (3) in FIG. 13 and (4) in FIG. 14 are an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and an internal winning combination 3 storage area in which data related to the internal winning combination is stored. , And the internal winning combination 4 storage area. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area, data corresponding to the hit request flag data 1 in FIG. 9 is stored, and in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, data corresponding to the hit request flag data 2 in FIG. 9 is stored. Is done. Further, data corresponding to the hit request flag data 3 in FIG. 9 is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and data corresponding to the hit request flag data in FIG. 10 is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area. Stored. That is, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area store data corresponding to the small winning combination and replay, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area is data corresponding to the bonus. Is stored.

  Specifically, for example, when the winning number 22 is determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 55 to be described later), the small role / replay data pointer is 4, and the bonus data pointer is 2. Therefore, according to FIG. 9, data 1 is “00011111” and data 2 is “01100000”. Further, according to FIG. 10, the data is “00000010”. As a result, “1” is stored in bit 0, bit 1, bit 2, bit 3, and bit 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and “1” is stored in bit 5 and bit 6 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. “1” is stored in bit 1 of the internal winning combination 4 storage area.

  Although the display combination 1 storage area, the display combination 2 storage area, the display combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 4 storage area in which data related to the display combination is stored are not illustrated, the display combination 1 storage area, The display combination 2 storage area, the display combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 4 storage area are the same as 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. It has the structure of.

  (5) of FIG. 14 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination, 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to BB1, BB2, or RB of the carryover combination storage area.

  (6) of FIG. 14 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The main control circuit 71 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control, while the sub control circuit 72 relates to video, sound, light, or a combination of these. This is to control the production.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution of production contents are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. .

  As main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72, there are a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, and LEDs 101. The LEDs 101 are not limited to decorative lamps (not shown) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but also include back lamps provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (FIGS. 63 to 87 described later).

  Specifically, an inter-base communication task for controlling communication with an operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101, and sounds by the speakers 9L and 9R Based on the audio control task for controlling the output, the effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, and the content of the determined effect, the liquid crystal display unit 2b (effect display area 23) displays the video. It includes a drawing control task for control.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect table (FIGS. 16 to 50 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and sound data such as BGM and sound effects. Etc. (FIG. 51 to be described later) and the like, and an LED control data storage area for storing light lighting patterns and the like.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The SDRAM 83 stores various information such as a table identifier and an effect number, which will be described later. A storage area similar to that shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is also stored. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination and the display combination.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b through the driver 87.

  The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When conversion to analog is performed by the A / D converter 88, sound is output from the speakers 9L and 9R via the amplifier 89.

  Further, the LEDs 101 are connected to the sub CPU 81, and light is output based on the signal and power output from the sub CPU 81.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the extra navigation point lottery table will be described. This extra navigation point lottery table is referred to in the normal section of the general gaming state (step S288 in FIG. 68 described later).

  The extra navigation point lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the extra navigation points for each internal winning combination. The extra navigation point is information for increasing the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83. The navigation point is information for notifying the player that some of the small combinations have been determined as internal winning combinations, and will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  According to the extra navigation point lottery table, when the internal winning combination is red cherry or peach cherry (when the small role / replay data pointer is 1 or 2), the additional navigation point is other than 0 (1 or more) ) May be determined, but if the internal winning combination is other than red cherry or peach cherry (when the small role / replay data pointer is one of 0, 3 to 14), an additional navigation point As a result, 0 is always determined. That is, the navigation point is added (added) when the internal winning combination is red cherry or peach cherry.

  The effect state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. This effect state transition lottery table is referred to when an additional navigation point is determined (steps S331 and S332 in FIG. 71 described later).

  The effect state transition lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the state identifier for each additional navigation point. The state identifier is information for determining an effect state that roughly determines the contents of the effect performed in the unit game. The performance state is basically divided into a normal state (state identifier 1), a precursor state (state identifiers 1 to 5), and others (state identifiers 6 to 10).

  The normal state refers to an effect state in which the effect content is less biased, the precursor state refers to an effect state in which the effect content is more biased, and the other refers to an effect state in which a special effect is easily performed. In the normal state, an effect selection table (not shown) or the like is referred to and the contents of the effect are determined. When the state is a sign state, the sign indication effect selection table selection table (FIGS. 22 to 25 described later) and the like are referred to, and the contents of the effect are determined. In other cases, the contents of special effects are determined by referring to an effect selection table (not shown).

  (1) in FIG. 17 is the production state transition lottery table 1, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 1 or more. (2) in FIG. 18 is the effect state transition lottery table 2 and is referred to when the navigation point is 0 or the display point is 10 or less. (3) in FIG. 19 is the effect state transition lottery table 3, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 50 or more or the display point is 10 or less.

  Here, the display point refers to information displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b so that the player can visually confirm the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83. In the embodiment, the navigation point and the display point do not always match, but the relationship of “navigation point ≧ display point” always holds.

  The effect state transition lottery table will be described in more detail. Depending on the navigation points stored in the SDRAM 83 or the display points displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, a plurality of effect state transition lottery tables may be referred to. In this case, the sub CPU 81 selects one effect state transition lottery table with a predetermined probability, and selects a state identifier using the selected effect state transition lottery table.

  More specifically, when the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83 is “60” and the display point displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 b is “30”, the effect state transition lottery table 1 and the effect state transition lottery table. Of the three, the sub CPU 81 selects one effect state transition lottery table.

  When one rendering state transition lottery table is selected, the lottery value corresponding to the added navigation point is subtracted from the acquired random value to determine the state identifier. The state identifier is stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83, and an effect selection table corresponding to the effect state corresponding to the state identifier is referred to in the next unit game.

  More specifically, when 2 is determined as the state identifier, the effect state in the next unit game is a precursor A, and the effect selection table selection table 1 for the precursor time in the next unit game (for the precursor A) ( An effect selection table is selected with reference to FIG. When any one of 2 to 5 is determined as the state identifier, the precursor flag corresponding to the state identifier is updated to ON (see step S334 in FIG. 71 described later).

  When the current status is determined as the state identifier, the same effect state as the effect state in the current unit game becomes the effect state of the next unit game.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the normal time effect selection table selection table will be described. This normal-time effect selection table selection table is used to select an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game in the normal section of the general game state, and the internal winning combination is a single bell or a special bell. (Refer to step S301 to step S303 in FIG. 69 described later).

  Here, the single bell means a role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers 7 to 9, and the special bell means a role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers 4 to 6 (see FIG. 9). ). In the embodiment, the special bell 1 (the role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 4), the special bell 2 (the role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 5), and the special bell 3 ( A combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 6). These special bells 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as a special bell.

  The normal-time effect selection table selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the table identifier for each navigation point.

  The navigation point refers to information for notifying the player that some small combinations have been determined as internal winning combinations. The table identifier refers to information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in a unit game in a normal section in a general gaming state. The navigation point and the table identifier are stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  The navigation point will be described in more detail. Referring to FIG. 9, the small role / replay data pointer 7 corresponds to red bells 1 to 3 (red bell), and the small role / replay data pointer 8 corresponds to blue bells 1 to 3 (blue bell). The small role / replay data pointer 9 corresponds to black bells 1 to 4 (black bells). Referring to FIG. 11, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be “red 7” in order to establish a red bell as a display combination, and the left reel in order to establish a blue bell as a display combination. The 3L symbol needs to be “blue 7”, and the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be “BAR” in order to establish a black bell as a display combination. Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 3 </ b> L, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, or “BAR” is arranged at a wider interval than the maximum number of sliding frames 4 described above. For the player, the left reel 3L cannot aim at all of “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, or “BAR” at the same time.

  Since the player basically cannot grasp the type of the small combination determined as the internal winning combination, for example, even if the red bell is determined as the internal winning combination, There are cases where “Red 7” cannot be aimed at 3L, and there is a case where the red bell cannot be established as a display combination.

  In such a case, by notifying the type of single bell determined as an internal winning combination (red bell, blue bell, or black bell), the player performs an appropriate stop operation and uses the single bell as a display combination. It can be established and the profit corresponding to a single bell can be obtained. The navigation point is information for notifying the type of a single bell determined as an internal winning combination in such a case.

  Referring to FIG. 9, the small role / replay data pointer 4 corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry, red bell, special role (blue), and special role (black), and the small role / replay data pointer. 5 corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry, blue bell, special role (red), and special role (black), and small role / replay data pointer 6 is red cherry, peach cherry, black bell, special role ( Red) and special roles (blue). Referring to FIG. 11, in order for the special combination (red) to be established as the display combination, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be “red 7”, and the special combination (blue) is established as the display combination. For this purpose, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be “blue 7”, and in order for the special combination (black) to be established as a display combination, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be “BAR”.

  As described above, when the special combination is established as the display combination in the normal section in the general gaming state, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON and the RT section is entered. As a result, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 12 is smaller than that in the normal section (see (1) in FIG. 7 and (2) in FIG. 8), and the replay is hardly determined as an internal winning combination. For this reason, in the RT section, the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals, which has been obtained with a high probability in the normal section, cannot be obtained much.

  Therefore, for the player, when a special bell (small role / replay data pointers 4 to 6) is determined as an internal winning combination in the normal section, a red bell, It is preferable that a blue bell or a black bell is established.

  Specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer is 4, if the symbol of the left reel 3L is “red 7”, a red bell may be established, but the left reel 3L If the symbol is “blue 7” or “BAR”, a special combination (blue) or special combination (black) may be established. In such a case, the player basically cannot grasp the type of the small combination determined as the internal winning combination, and therefore may not be able to aim for “red 7” on the left reel 3L. In some cases, a red bell cannot be established as a display combination, and a special combination (blue) or special combination (black) may be established.

  In such a case, by notifying the type of red bell, blue bell, or black bell determined as the internal winning combination, the player performs an appropriate stop operation and displays the red bell, blue bell, or A black bell can be established. As a result, not only can the profit corresponding to the red bell, blue bell, or black bell be obtained, but also the transition from the normal section to the RT section can be avoided. The navigation point is information relating to the number of times of notification of the type of red bell, blue bell, or black bell determined as an internal winning combination in such a case.

  Here, the end point described above will be described. The end point is an opportunity to update the RT1 operating flag to ON, and along the active line, “Red Cherry-Bell-Bell”, “Peach Cherry-Bell-Bell”, “Red Cherry-Replay-Bell” ", Or" peach cherry-replay-bell ".

  This end is when an irregular push (refers to a stop operation when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L) is performed when the data pointer for the small role / replay is 4-6. It may be displayed along the active line. That is, when the small combination / replay data pointer is 4 to 6 and an irregular push is performed, any of the red bell, the blue bell, the black bell, or the special combination may not be established as a display combination. In such a case, the end point is displayed along the active line, and the RT operating flag is updated to ON. Note that the end point is not displayed except when the small role / replay data pointer is 4-6.

  Thus, when the internal winning combination is a special bell, a red bell, a blue bell, a black bell, or a special combination is established as a display combination, or the end line is displayed on the active line.

  Refer to FIG. 20 again. (1) in FIG. 20 is the normal-time effect selection table selection table 1, which may be referred to regardless of the number of navigation points. (2) in FIG. 20 is the normal-time effect selection table selection table 2, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 10 or more. (3) in FIG. 20 is the normal-time effect selection table selection table 3, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 20 or less. (4) in FIG. 20 is the normal-time effect selection table selection table 4, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 9 or less or 30 or more.

  The normal effect selection table selection table will be described in more detail. Depending on the navigation points stored in the SDRAM 83, a plurality of normal-time effect selection table selection tables may be referred to. In this case, the sub CPU 81 selects one normal-time effect selection table selection table with a predetermined probability, and selects an effect table using the selected normal-time effect selection table selection table.

  More specifically, when the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83 is “22”, the sub CPU 81 selects one of the normal effect selection table selection table 1 and the normal effect selection table selection table 2. Select a normal effect selection table selection table.

  When one normal effect selection table selection table is selected, the lottery value corresponding to the navigation point is subtracted from the acquired random value to determine the table identifier. Here, if 1 is determined as the table identifier, a general gaming state effect selection table (normal / basic) (FIG. 21 described later) is determined and set as the effect selection table. When 2 to 4 are determined as the table identifier, a general gaming state effect selection table (for 10 or more), (for 20 or less) or (for 9 or less or 30 or more) (not shown) is determined as the effect selection table. Set. When the current status is determined as the table identifier, the already set general gaming state effect selection table is determined as the effect selection table.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the general gaming state effect selection table (normal / basic) will be described. This general gaming state effect selection table (normal / basic) is selected when the table identifier is 1 (step S304 in FIG. 69 described later) and is referred to (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later).

  The general gaming state effect selection table (normal / basic) includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. The effect number is information for specifically determining the contents of the effect in the unit game.

  Among the internal winning combinations, all bells indicate the roles corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 10, and watermelons correspond to the small role / replay data pointer 12, red cherry + peach cherry. Means a role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 3, red cherry or peach cherry means a role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 1 or 2, and It means a role corresponding to the replay data pointer 11.

  For example, when the production number is “1-1”, the production content is normal. In this case, nothing happens in principle. Further, when the production number is “1-2”, the production content is the cocoon production. In this case, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed according to the type of the bag and the color of the bag. In this way, the contents of the effect in the unit game are determined by the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic), and for example, a predetermined effect is performed by displaying an image such as the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The general gaming state effect selection table (for 10 or more), (for 20 or less) or (for 9 or less or 30 or more) is basically the same as the general gaming state effect selection table (normal / basic). Since it is the same structure, illustration is abbreviate | omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, the indication effect selection table selection table will be described. This indication effect selection table selection table is referred to when the state identifier is 2 to 5 (step S333 in FIG. 71 described later).

  The sign-time effect selection table selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the sign table identifier and the number of sign games for each additional navigation point. The sign table identifier is information indicating an effect selection table for determining the effect in the unit game in the sign state. The number of precursor games is a state indicating the number of unit games in which the precursor state continues. The previous table identifier and the number of precursor games are stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83 (for example, the number of precursor games is a precursor game number counter).

  FIG. 22 is the indication selection table 1 for indication time (for indication A), and is referred to when the state identifier is 2. FIG. 23 is an indication selection table 2 for indication time (for indication B), and is referred to when the state identifier is 3. FIG. 24 is an indication selection table 3 for a warning sign (for a warning sign), and is referred to when the state identifier is 4. FIG. 25 is an indication selection table 4 for indication time (for EX indication), and is referred to when the state identifier is 5.

  For example, when the sign indication effect selection table selection table is referenced and, for example, 4 is determined as the sign table identifier, the content is “6G + same line C”. This refers to a state in which an effect of the same system is easily performed during six unit games (for example, a state in which “壺 effect (see FIG. 26 described later)” is easily selected as the effect content). For example, when 5 is determined as the precursor table identifier, the content is “6G + frequency UP”. This refers to a state in which some effects are likely to be performed during the six unit games (for example, a state in which “normal (see FIG. 26, etc.), which will be described later)” is not easily selected as the contents of the effects).

  With reference to FIG. 26, the indication effect selection table (for frequency increase) will be described. This indication processing table for indication time (for frequency UP) is selected when 5 is determined as the indication table identifier (step S322 in FIG. 70) and is referred to (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later).

  The sign-time effect selection table (for frequency UP) includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. Referring to the effect indication table for the warning time (for frequency UP), the lottery value for the effect number “2-1” corresponding to the effect content “normal” is the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) ( It can be seen that it is smaller than the lottery value for the production number “1-1” corresponding to the production content “normal” in FIG. Therefore, when the indication display effect selection table (for frequency UP) is referred to, some effect is more easily performed than when the general gaming state effect selection table (normal / basic) is referred to.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of effect selection tables such as a signal effect selection table (for the same system A) as well as a signal effect selection table (for frequency UP) are provided as the signal effect selection table. However, the illustration is omitted. The plurality of effect selection tables are configured to be different from the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic), for example, so that a certain effect number is easily determined.

  In the embodiment, since various production selection tables are provided in this way, the variety of production contents can be achieved, and the fun of the game is improved.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table will be described. This RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table is referred to when the RT1 operating flag is ON and the bonus is not internally won (bonus data pointer 0) (see FIG. 73 described later). Step S367).

  The RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table is RT1 for each winning combination (small winning combination or replay that was won internally in the previous unit game) corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer in the previous game. It has lottery value information corresponding to the table identifier. The RT1 table identifier is information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game in the RT section.

  When the RT1 table identifier is 1, the content is “normal”, and the content of the effect is determined with reference to (1) of FIG. When the RT1 table identifier is 2, the content is “fake”, and the content of the effect is determined with reference to (2) of FIG. 29 described later.

  Here, the RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table will be described in more detail. 2 is determined as the RT1 table identifier when the winning combination corresponding to the data pointer for small role / replay in the game one game before is “watermelon (data pointer for small role / replay 12)”, “red cherry + This is the case of “Peach Cherry (Short Role / Replay Data Pointer 3)” or “Red Cherry or Peach Cherry (Short Role / Replay Data Pointer 1, 2)”.

  Also, referring to (1) of FIG. 7 described above, data other than 0 is determined as the bonus data pointer when the winning number is 13 to 35. Among these, the lottery values for the winning numbers 13 to 20 and the winning numbers 31 to 32 are relatively larger than the winning numbers 21 to 30 and the winning numbers 33 to 35. The small role / replay data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 13 to 20 and the winning numbers 31 to 32 correspond to “watermelon”, “red cherry + peach cherry”, or “red cherry or peach cherry”. It is data. That is, when the internal winning combination is “Watermelon”, “Red Cherry + Peach Cherry”, or “Red Cherry or Peach Cherry”, there is a certain expectation that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. be able to.

  Therefore, when the winning combination corresponding to the data pointer for the small role / replay in the game one game before is “watermelon”, “red cherry + peach cherry”, or “red cherry or peach cherry”, one game In order to increase the expectation of winning the bonus internally in the previous game, 2 is determined as the RT1 table identifier so that the content is “fake”. The difference between “normal” and “fake” will be described later.

  With reference to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the RT1 operating state effect selection table will be described. (1) in FIG. 28 shows the RT1 operating state effect selection table 1 (normal use), which is selected when the RT1 table identifier is 1 (step S368 in FIG. 73 described later) and is referred to (described later). 67 in FIG. 67). (1) in FIG. 29 shows the RT1 operating state effect selection table 2 (for fake), which is selected when the RT1 table identifier is 2 (step S368 in FIG. 73 described later) and is referenced (described later). 67 in FIG. 67).

  The RT1 operating state effect selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination (in the current unit game).

  The RT1 operation state effect selection table 1 (for normal use) and the RT1 operation state effect selection table 2 (for fake use) will be compared. The RT1 operating state effect selection table 2 (for fake) has a smaller lottery value corresponding to the effect content “normal” than the RT1 operating state effect selection table 1 (for normal use). For example, focusing on the internal winning combination “losing”, in the RT1 operating state production selection table 1 (for normal use), the production content “normal (production number 3-1)” is determined with a high probability. In the RT1 operating state effect selection table 2 (for fake), the effect content “normal (effect number 4-1)” is not determined. Here, as described above, the production content “ordinary” means production in which nothing happens in principle. On the other hand, the contents other than the effect content “normal” are effects in which some effects are performed.

  Therefore, when the RT1 operating state effect selection table 2 (for fake) is selected, some effect is performed with a higher probability than when the RT1 operating state effect selection table 1 (for normal use) is selected. It will be. That is, when “2” is determined as the RT1 table identifier and “fake” is obtained, “normal” is performed in that the performance is performed with a higher probability than when “1” is determined as the RT1 table identifier and “normal”. "And" Fake "are different.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the bonus winning effect selection table will be described. This bonus winning effect selection table is selected when the RT1 operating flag is ON and the bonus is internally won (step S365 in FIG. 73 described later) and is referenced (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later). .

  The bonus winning effect selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. Here, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, other small combinations may be determined as the internal winning combination simultaneously (for example, refer to the winning number “31” in (1) of FIG. 7). In this case, the bonus bits are masked (step S363 in FIG. 73 described later). Therefore, in the bonus winning effect selection table, for example, the internal winning combination “watermelon” refers to the case where the bonus and watermelon are actually determined as the internal winning combination.

  The high mode game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This high mode game number lottery table is referred to when the RT1 operating flag is ON (step S412 in FIG. 77).

  The high mode game number lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the high mode game number for each internal winning combination. The high mode game number refers to information indicating the number of high mode unit games, and is stored in the high mode game number counter of the SDRAM 83. The high mode refers to a mode that is advantageous to the player in a certain case. When a unit game is performed in the high mode game, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S409 in FIG. 76 described later).

  The high mode will be described in more detail. When the RT1 operating flag is on and the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more, the high mode game is entered. When the RT1 operating flag is on (when it is an RT section), BB (BB1 or BB2) is determined as an internal winning combination, and if the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more, the high mode described later The flag is set on (step S405 to step S407 in FIG. 76 described later). That is, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination during the high mode, a high mode flag, which will be described later, is set on. Note that when the high mode flag is set on, the player is more advantageous than when the high mode flag is not set on. This will be described later (described later in FIG. 41). reference)

  According to the high mode game number lottery table, the high mode game number other than 0 is determined only when the internal winning combination is lost or watermelon.

  The navigation point lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. (1) in FIG. 32 is a navigation point lottery table for bonus establishment, which is referred to when a bonus is established as a display combination (step S464 in FIG. 81 described later). (2) in FIG. 32 is a second ceiling navigation point lottery table, which is referred to when a bonus is established as a display combination and the ceiling 2 flag is on (step S466 in FIG. 81 described later). (3) of FIG. 33 is a third navigation point lottery table for ceiling, which is referred to when a bonus is established as a display combination and the ceiling 3 flag is on (step S468 in FIG. 81 described later). (4) of FIG. 33 is a navigation point lottery table for a fixed combination, and is referred to when the internal winning combination is a fixed combination (step S391 in FIG. 75 described later).

  The ceiling flag refers to information that roughly indicates the number of unit games that have been continuously performed without internally winning a bonus since the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON. The ceiling flag includes a ceiling 1 flag, a ceiling 2 flag, and a ceiling 3 flag.

  The ceiling 1 flag is updated to ON when 1200 unit games are continuously performed without the bonus being internally won after the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON (step S389 in FIG. 75 described later). ). In addition, the ceiling 1 flag is displayed when 1500 unit games are continuously played without the bonus being internally won after the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON (step S387 in FIG. 75 to be described later) or displayed. When a bonus is established as a winning combination (step S474 in FIG. 81 described later), the bonus is updated off.

  The ceiling 2 flag is updated to ON when the unit game is performed 1500 times consecutively without internally winning the bonus since the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON (step S387 in FIG. 75 described later). ). In addition, the ceiling 2 flag is displayed when 1800 unit games are played continuously without the internal winning of the bonus since the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON (step S385 in FIG. 75 to be described later) or displayed. When a bonus is established as a winning combination (step S474 in FIG. 81 described later), the bonus is updated off.

  The ceiling 3 flag is updated to ON when 1800 unit games are performed continuously without the bonus being internally won after the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON (step S385 in FIG. 75 described later). ). The ceiling 3 flag is updated to off when a bonus is established as a display combination (step S474 in FIG. 81 described later).

  In addition, when the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON and 1200 unit games are continuously played without internally winning the bonus, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF (described later). 59, step S114, and step S153 in FIG. 61).

  The fixed combination means a combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 11 as described above. Here, referring to (1) in FIG. 7 described above, when 11 is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, 1 is always determined as the bonus data pointer (see the winning number 30). That is, when the final winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, BB1 is also determined as the internal winning combination.

  By providing such a navigation point lottery table, a navigation point is given when a bonus is established as a display combination. As a result, the player can receive a predetermined navigation (notification) in accordance with the given navigation point, and can obtain a profit that avoids the transition from the normal section to the RT section, for example.

  In the navigation point lottery table for bonus establishment, 0 may be determined as the navigation point. However, in the second ceiling navigation point lottery table and the third ceiling navigation point lottery table, there is a navigation point other than 0. Always decided. In particular, in the second ceiling navigation point lottery table, 10 is most easily determined as a navigation point, but in the third ceiling navigation point lottery table, at least 30 navigation points are determined. Therefore, when a unit game that does not win a bonus is continued for a long number of times, more navigation points are easily determined, and as a result, a lot of profits from the navigation points can be obtained. Thereby, even if the unit game that does not win the bonus internally continues for a long time, the player does not feel dissatisfied, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lost by not winning the bonus internally.

  Note that at least 20 or more navigation points are determined in the determined-point navigation point lottery table. Here, referring to the internal gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 7, the lottery value of the winning number 30 corresponding to the confirmed combination is very small (2/65536). For this reason, it is very rare that a final winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination. In such a case, a kind of premier-like profit is given to the player.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table will be described. This RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table is referred to when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 (step S374 in FIG. 74 described later). Here, the bonus effect counter is a counter that counts the number of unit games played after the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83. Therefore, the value of the bonus effect counter being 1 means that the number of unit games played after the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination is 1. That is, the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the previous unit game.

  The RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table has a flag for each winning combination (small winning combination or replay that was won internally in the previous unit game) corresponding to the data pointer for the small combination / replay in the previous game. The lottery value information corresponding to the inter-table identifier is provided. The inter-flag table identifier refers to information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game of the carryover section.

  When the inter-flag table identifier is 1, the content is “inter-flag 1GA group”, and the content of the effect is determined with reference to (1) of FIG. When the inter-flag table identifier is 2, the content is “inter-flag 1 GAB group”, and the content of the effect is determined with reference to (2) of FIG. In the carryover section, the bonus effect counter may be 2 or more. In this case, the content of the effect is determined with reference to (3) of FIG.

  By providing such an RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table, in the unit game when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1, a plurality of different effect selection tables ((1) in FIG. The production content is determined by (2) in FIG. As a result, the content of the effect in the unit game when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 is rich in change, and the interest of the game is improved.

  With reference to FIGS. 35 to 37, the RT2 operating state effect selection table will be described. (1) in FIG. 35 is the RT2 operating state effect selection table 1, which is selected when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 and the inter-flag table identifier is 1 (step of FIG. 74 described later). S376) and is referred to (step S265 of FIG. 67 described later). (2) in FIG. 36 is the RT2 operating state effect selection table 2, which is selected when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 and the inter-flag table identifier is 2 (step of FIG. 74 described later). S377) and is referred to (step S265 of FIG. 67 described later). (3) in FIG. 37 is the RT2 operating state effect selection table 3 (after 2G), which is selected when the value of the bonus effect counter is 2 or more (step S378 in FIG. 74 to be described later). (Step S265 in FIG. 67 described later).

  The RT2 operating state effect selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. The internal winning combination in the effect selection table during the RT2 operating state refers to a winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer in the current unit game. Here, when the RT2 operating state effect selection table is referred to, some bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (the bonus data pointer is other than 0). Therefore, for example, the internal winning combination “losing” in the effect selection table during the RT2 operating state refers to a case where some bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

  It should be noted that the RT2 operating state effect selection table determines the content of each effect. For example, in the RT2 operating state effect selection table 1, an effect that causes a deviation between the internal winning combination and the content of the effect is determined. Specifically, when the RT2 operating state effect table is referred to and the internal winning combination is a watermelon, if the effect number “6-5” is determined, the navigation effect 1 is performed. In this case, the liquid crystal display unit 2b performs an effect of notifying the role other than the watermelon. That is, the notified winning combination is different from the actually determined internal winning combination. As a result, the player cannot establish the notified combination as a display combination (so-called “navigation failure”). When such a navigation error occurs, the bonus is generally determined as an internal winning combination, and the player can grasp that the bonus is internally won. In addition, for the RT2 operation state effect selection tables 2 and 3, each of the characteristic effect contents is determined.

  Here, the contents of the effect when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 34 to 37.

  In the first unit game in which the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the bonus winning effect selection table (FIG. 30) is referred to and the content of the effect is determined. Then, in the next unit game (unit game whose bonus effect counter is 1), the RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table (FIG. 31) is referred to, and the inter-flag table identifier is determined. Then, the RT2 operating state effect selection table 1 or 2 (FIG. 35 or FIG. 36) corresponding to the inter-flag table identifier is referred to, and the effect contents are determined. Then, after the next unit game (unit game with a bonus effect counter of 2 or more), the RT2 operating state effect selection table 3 (after 2G) (FIG. 37) is referred to and the content of the effect is determined.

  In this way, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, a different effect selection table is referred to for each unit game, and the content of the effect is determined. Therefore, the content of the effect after the bonus is established as the internal winning combination is changed. It can be rich.

  In recent gaming machines whose production contents have diversified, it can be said that a major issue is how to get the player's interest with the production contents in the unit game immediately after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. In this respect, according to the gaming machine of the embodiment, in the unit game (unit game having a bonus effect counter of 1) following the unit game in which the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, 1 from a plurality of different effect selection tables. The production contents are determined with reference to the production selection table. For this reason, the contents of the effects in the unit game immediately after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination can be varied, and the player's interest can be obtained.

  The point giving lottery mode promotion lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. (1) in FIG. 38 is a low mode point giving lottery mode promotion lottery table, which is selected when the BB operating flag is on, the mini game operating flag is on, and the high mode flag is off. (Step S345 in FIG. 72 described later) and referred to (step S346 in FIG. 72 described later). (2) of FIG. 38 is a high mode point giving lottery mode promotion lottery table, which is selected when the BB operating flag is on, the mini game operating flag is on, and the high mode flag is on. (Step S344 in FIG. 72 described later) and referred to (Step S346 in FIG. 72 described later).

  The mini-game operating flag refers to information for determining whether or not to play a mini-game in a game during BB operation. A mini game refers to a game that is played continuously for 15 unit games in a game in which the BB is operating. In this mini game, a game for promoting a point giving lottery mode, which will be described later, is performed based on an internal winning combination. When the point grant lottery mode is promoted, the player is in an advantageous state as compared with the case where the point grant lottery mode is not promoted. This will be described later.

  The point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table includes lottery value information as to whether or not a point grant lottery mode, which will be described later, is promoted for each internal winning combination. Considering the low mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table and the high mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table, the high mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table is lower mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery. Promotion is determined with a higher probability than the table.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the effect selection table for BB operation state is demonstrated. (1) in FIG. 39 is an effect selection table 1 for BB operating state, and is selected when the promotion lottery result according to FIG. 38 is not promoted when the mini game operating flag is on (described later). Reference is made to step S351 in FIG. 72 (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later). (2) in FIG. 39 is an effect selection table 2 for BB operating state, and is selected when the promotion lottery result according to FIG. 38 is promoted when the mini game operating flag is on (described later). Reference is made to step S348 in FIG. 72 (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later).

  The production selection table for BB operation state includes lottery value information corresponding to the production number for each internal winning combination. For example, when the production number is “9-5 (box (large))”, a large box is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. When the production number is “9-6 (box (middle))”, a medium-sized box is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. When the production number is “9-7 (box (small))”, a small box is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The BB operation state effect selection table will be examined in more detail. Except for the case where the internal winning combination is a special bell (small pointer / replay data pointers 4 to 6), the effect selection table 1 for the BB operation state and the effect selection table 2 for the BB operation state are the same. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is a special bell, the BB operation state effect selection table 1 and the BB operation state effect selection table 2 are different.

  More specifically, when the internal winning combination is a special bell, the production number “9-7 (box (small))” is most easily selected in the production selection table 1 during the BB operation state. “9-6 (box (medium))” is easily selected next, and the production number “9-5 (box (large))” is not selected. On the other hand, in the production selection table 2 for the BB operation state, when the internal winning combination is a special bell, the production number “9-6 (box (middle))” is most easily selected, and the production number “9-7 ( “Box (Small))” is difficult to select, and the production number “9-5 (Box (Large))” may be selected.

  That is, when the BB operating state effect selection table 2 is referred to and the internal winning combination is a special bell, the BB operating state effect selection table 1 is referred to and the internal winning combination is a special bell. In comparison, it is easier to produce an effect in which a large box (that is, a box (large) or a box (medium)) is displayed. In other words, when the internal winning combination is a special bell and the promotion lottery result is promoted, a larger box is more easily displayed than when the internal winning combination is a special bell and the promotion lottery result is not promoted. .

  The navigation point giving lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This navigation point giving lottery table is referred to when the mini game end flag is on (step S487 in FIG. 82 described later). The mini-game end flag is information for determining whether or not the mini-game in which the BB is operating has ended.

  The navigation point giving lottery table includes lottery value information regarding whether or not to give a navigation point for each point giving lottery mode. The point grant lottery mode refers to information that defines the probability as to whether or not navigation points will be granted. In the embodiment, 1 to 7 are provided as point grant lottery modes. This point grant lottery mode is set to the point grant lottery mode 1 in the unit game immediately before the mini-game in the BB starts (step S423 in FIG. 78 described later), and when the promotion is determined to be promoted by the above-described promotion lottery. And so on (if the current point grant lottery mode 1 is selected, the mode becomes the point grant lottery mode 2).

  According to the navigation point giving lottery table, the probability that the navigation point giving (winning) is determined is the lowest in the navigation point giving lottery mode 1 and becomes higher as the navigation point giving lottery mode is increased. In particular, in the point giving lottery mode 7, a navigation point giving lottery is always won.

  Here, the promotion of the navigation point giving lottery mode will be described. In the mini game during BB operation, promotion lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination (see FIG. 38). At this time, if promotion is determined, the navigation point giving lottery mode is promoted in principle (steps S347 to S350 in FIG. 72 described later). However, when the internal winning combination is “special bell”, the promotion of the navigation point grant lottery mode is not performed only by determining that promotion is promoted by promotion lottery, in addition to being determined to have promotion, Only when “red bell, blue bell, or black bell” is established as a role, promotion of the navigation point giving lottery mode is performed (step S349 in FIG. 72 described later, and steps S482 to S485 in FIG. 82 described later). . Therefore, if the internal winning combination is “Special Bell”, even if the promotion is determined by the promotion lottery, among “Special Bell”, “Special (Red), Special (Blue), Special ( In the case where “black), red cherry, or peach cherry” is established as a display combination, the navigation point giving lottery mode is not promoted.

  As described above, when the internal winning combination is “special bell” in the mini-game in which the BB is operating, an effect of displaying a box on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is performed (see FIG. 39). At this time, when the promotion lottery is promoted, a large box (that is, a box (large) or a box (medium)) is easily displayed as compared with the case where the promotion lottery is not promoted. In particular, when a box (large) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the promotion lottery is always promoted. Further, the effects by the box (effect numbers “9-5” to “9-7”) are performed only when the internal winning combination is a special bell. Therefore, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination is the “special bell” by performing the effect by the box on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Further, the player can have a sense of expectation that the promoted lottery is promoted depending on the size of the box displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The mini game navigation point lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This mini game navigation point lottery table is referred to when a navigation point giving lottery is won (step S489 in FIG. 82 described later).

  The mini game navigation point lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the navigation points. When winning a navigation point giving lottery, a navigation point is given according to the acquired random number value.

  In this way, in the mini-game in which the BB is operating, the promotion lottery is performed according to the winning combination, the navigation point grant lottery table is promoted, and when the mini-game is finished, the promotion is performed based on the navigation point grant lottery table A lottery for giving a navigation point is performed, and a predetermined navigation point is given. As a result, when a navigation point is given and added, the player can receive a predetermined navigation (notification) according to the navigation point, for example, avoiding the transition from the normal section to the RT section. And so on.

  In particular, the more the navigation point giving lottery mode is promoted, the easier it is to win the navigation point giving lottery, and the more the navigation points are given. In addition, the navigation point giving lottery mode is more easily promoted when the high mode flag is on than when the high mode flag is off. Therefore, when the high mode flag is set on, the player is in an advantageous state as compared with the case where the high mode flag is not set on.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the effect selection table for RB gaming state will be described. This RB gaming state effect selection table is selected when the RB operating flag is on and the BB operating flag is off (step S257 in FIG. 67 described later) and is referenced (in FIG. 67 described later). Step S265).

  The effect selection table in the RB gaming state includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. This RB game state effect table determines the effect contents in the unit game when the RB operating flag is on and the BB operating flag is off.

  The navigation point display selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. (1) in FIG. 43 is a navigation point display selection table 1 (for delimiter), which is referred to in a unit game in which the display point is 0 (step S525 in FIG. 84 described later). (2) in FIG. 44 is a navigation point display selection table 2 (for 0 o'clock), and is referred to in a unit game when the display point is 0 (step S527 in FIG. 84 described later).

  (3) in FIG. 45 is the navigation point display selection table 3 (for when BB1 is established), which is referred to when BB1 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). (4) in FIG. 46 is the navigation point display selection table 4 (for when BB1 is established), and is referred to when BB1 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). If BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT section, the navigation point display selection table 3 (for when BB1 is established) is referred to. If it is in the normal section, the navigation point display selection is performed. Table 4 (for when BB1 is established) is referred to.

  (5) in FIG. 47 is the navigation point display selection table 5 (for when BB2 is established), which is referred to when BB2 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). (6) in FIG. 48 is the navigation point display selection table 6 (for when BB2 is established), and is referred to when BB2 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). If BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT section, the navigation point display selection table 5 (for when BB2 is established) is referred to. If it is a normal section, the navigation point display selection is performed. Table 6 (for when BB2 is established) is referred to.

  (7) in FIG. 49 is the navigation point display selection table 7 (for RB establishment), which is referred to when RB is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). (8) in FIG. 50 is a navigation point display selection table 8 (for RB establishment), which is referred to when RB is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). If the RB is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT section, the navigation point display selection table 7 (for RB establishment) is referred to. If it is the normal section, the navigation point display selection is performed. Table 8 (for when RB is established) is referred to.

  The navigation point display selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the point display identifier for each navigation point. The point display identifier is information for defining the display mode of the display point.

  As described above, the navigation point and the display point do not necessarily match, and the navigation point is always greater than or equal to the display point. However, since the predetermined notification is performed based on the navigation point, for example, even when the display point becomes 0, if the navigation point is 1 or more, this can be reflected on the display point. desirable. The navigation point display selection table is used to reflect the value of the navigation point on the display point in such a case.

  The request data table will be described with reference to FIG. This request data table is referred to when performing a sound effect request process (step S542 in FIG. 86 to be described later) and when performing automatic stop non-mounting notification (step S564 and step S566 in FIG. 87 to be described later).

  The request data table includes request data information such as a target channel number for each phrase number. The phrase number is information for identifying request data. In the embodiment, as request data, for example, information on whether loop playback or one-shot playback, information on whether immediate playback or chain playback, phrase volume value, fade type, fade target value, and fade time are included. Prepare.

  The phrase volume value indicates the value of the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R (that is, the volume of the sound). The fade type “OUT” means that the volume value of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R gradually decreases until the fade target value is reached (so-called fade-out). The fade target value is a target value for reducing the volume value of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R by fading out. The fade time is a time for performing fade-out. For example, in the case of the phrase number “130”, the volume value of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R is faded out to the volume value 128 in 100 ms.

  In the embodiment, various sound effects are performed using the request data table. Specifically, when the player performs a start operation, the internal winning combination is determined. In this case, “100” may be determined as the phrase number. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines a sound based on the internal winning combination and repeatedly reproduces this sound with the volume value 256. Thereafter, if the stop operation is not performed by the player, 130 may be determined as the phrase number (step S564 in FIG. 87 described later). Then, the sub CPU 81 gradually decreases (fades out) the volume value for outputting this sound over 100 ms until it reaches 128.

  Thereby, since the volume value of the sound output from the gaming machine that the player does not perform the stop operation can be suppressed, the player who plays the game around the gaming machine does not feel uncomfortable.

  The operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 52, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU (that is, CPU 31) will be described.

  When the power is turned on, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal or initializes the input / output port.

  In step S2, the CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address, and proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases / moves data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the next game to the write area of the RAM 33, and executes a sequence program for the next game. Specify the start address. The data in the internal winning combination storing area used for the previous game is moved to a predetermined storing area in the RAM 33 and stored for several games. In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, the CPU 31 starts an operation such as an RB gaming state based on a BB operating flag or the like.

  In step S4, a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets. In step S5, a random value is extracted and stored in the random value storage area, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 55 described later).

  In step S6, a game state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not discriminated, processing for maintaining the current gaming state is performed.

  In step S7, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination. In step S8, RT2 operation processing described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In this process, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S9, a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (effect display area 23) in accordance with the start operation. In step S10, the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, and the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to the stop of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S12, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, the CPU 31 determines a display combination and a medal payout number.

  In step S13, the display combination command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S14. The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S12. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (effect display area 23) according to the display combination. In step S14, medals are paid out based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S12, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S12, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a ceiling game number counting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, it is determined whether or not the BB or RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S18, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 60 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 61 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 53, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S21). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 52, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S23, an RB operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In the RB operating process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating table, updates the RB operating flag to ON, stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, and sets “8” in the possible gaming number counter. Store.

  With reference to FIG. 54, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S32, and if NO, the process moves to a step S33. In step S32, a medal passage permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S33, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S34. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. In step S34, the automatic insertion counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, it is determined whether or not a medal passage is detected. For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S36, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S41. In step S36, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S40, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S37, "1" is added to the value of the input number counter, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, "5" is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S39. The display lines 8a to 8d are validated based on the value stored in the valid line counter. In step S39, a medal insertion command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S41. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in response to the input operation.

  In step S40, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S41. The credit counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of credited medals. In step S41, it is determined whether or not an operation of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 has been detected. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S42, the value of the inserted number counter and the value of the valid line counter are added according to the detected BET switches 11, 12, and 13, and the process proceeds to step S43. In other words, based on the detected type of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 and the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum number of inserted items for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid, A value to be added to the value of the number counter is calculated, and the value of the input number counter is updated. In step S43, a medal insertion command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S45, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S46, a medal passage prohibition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table, determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S51), and proceeds to step S52. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 7) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6), and the number of lotteries is “35”. Is determined. Further, for example, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table ((5) in FIG. 8) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and the number of lotteries is “2”. Is determined. In step S52, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES (when there is no carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S55, and when NO (when there is a carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the number of lotteries is changed to 32, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, the extracted random number value is acquired from the RAM 33, set as a determination random value in the register, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the number of lotteries is set as a winning number, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, the internal lottery table is referred to obtain a lottery value based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, the lottery value is subtracted from the determination random number value, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S58 is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S61. In step S61, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S62, “0” is set as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is set as the bonus data pointer, and the flow proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the corresponding small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are acquired, and the flow proceeds to step S64. In step S64, it is determined whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, or “11”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S65, the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is designated, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S 66, it is determined whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, or “10”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S67, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S67, the addresses of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are designated, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S68, the address of the internal winning combination 3 storage area is designated, and the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the winning combination flag is acquired based on the small combination / replay data pointer by referring to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, the acquired winning request flag is stored in the designated internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S72, with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10), the winning request flag is acquired based on the bonus data pointer, stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storage area and the value stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  Thus, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 acquires the data pointer corresponding to the winning number won and determines the internal winning combination based on the acquired data pointer. That is, in the internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination is a means that includes the CPU 31 that performs the internal lottery process, the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 that store the internal lottery table and the like.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S84. In step S82, the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state ((5) in FIG. 8) is changed to the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state ((4) in FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, the number of lotteries is changed to 7, and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG.

  In step S84, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, the internal lottery table is changed from the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 7) to the internal lottery table for operating RT1 ((2) in FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. .

  In step S86, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S87, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. In step S87, the internal lottery table is changed from the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 7) to the internal lottery table for operating RT2 ((3) in FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. .

  With reference to FIG. 57, the RT2 operation process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, or RB (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 52, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  The reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button (that is, an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R) has been pressed (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S102, the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, 5 is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the search result, and the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the process shifts to the stop control position waiting mode, and the process proceeds to step S107.

  Here, the reason why the number of checks is set to 5 is to search for the symbol position within the range of the number of sliding frames 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then, by performing the processing of step S103 to step S106, the symbol can be controlled to stop within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4.

  In step S107, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S108. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with a stop operation or the like. In step S108, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  Thus, in the embodiment, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the target reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not stop automatically.

  The ceiling game number counting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S112, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT1 game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S113. The RT1 game number counter is a counter for counting the number of unit games performed in the RT section, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When shifting from the normal section to the RT section, 1200 is set in the RT1 game number counter (step S153 in FIG. 61 described later).

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT1 game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S114, the RT1 operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, a general gaming state transition command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when shifting from the RT section to the normal section.

  By performing such a ceiling game number counting process, when 1200 unit games are continuously played in the RT section, the RT section is shifted to the normal section. As a result, there is a higher possibility of internal winning for replay, and the player can play a game without reducing medals.

  With reference to FIG. 60, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the BB1 or BB2 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126. In step S124, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S125. In the BB end process, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag and the bonus end number counter.

  In step S125, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the end of the bonus game.

  In step S126, "1" is subtracted from the value of the winning possible number counter, and the process proceeds to step S127. In step S127, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  In step S130, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. In the RB end process, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game (RB gaming state) is completed.

  With reference to FIG. 61, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S143. In step S142, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S145. In this BB operation process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON according to the type of BB established as the display combination, and a predetermined value (450 or 345) is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S143, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S147. In step S144, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S145. In the RB operation process, the RB operating flag is updated to ON, “8” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter.

  In step S145, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the start of the bonus game.

  In step S147, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S148, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S149. In step S148, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S149, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a special combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S151, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S150. In step S150, it is determined whether an end eye has been displayed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S151, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S151, it is determined whether or not the normal section is in the general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S152, the RT1 operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S153. In step S153, “1200” is set to the value of the RT1 game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, the RT1 operation command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S155. By transmitting the RT1 operation command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when shifting from the normal section to the RT section. . In step S155, the lock flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S156. In step S156, the value of the lock counter is set to “4475”, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In the embodiment, when shifting from the normal section to the RT section, the player's operation is not accepted for a predetermined time. The lock flag is information for determining whether or not a player's operation is accepted, and the value of the lock counter is information for defining a predetermined time.

  With reference to FIG. 65, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU (CPU 31) will be described. This interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S161, an input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not the lock flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S167. In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lock counter, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, it is determined whether or not the value of the lock counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S166, the lock flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S167. In step S167, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S168. Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of the reel is controlled. In this process, a constant speed rotation command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 when the reel rotates at a constant speed. When the constant speed rotation command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 performs notification that the automatic stop is not mounted after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reel became the constant speed rotation. Can do.

  In step S168, a lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S169. In step S169, the register is restored and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

  As described above, in the embodiment, when shifting from the normal section to the RT section, the lock flag is set to ON and “4475” is set as the lock counter (steps S155 and S156 in FIG. 61). When the lock flag is set to ON, the processes in steps S162 to S164 are repeated until the value of the lock counter becomes “0” in the interrupt process performed every 1.1173 ms.

  That is, if the determination in step S164 is NO, for example, even if the player presses the BET switches 11, 12, 13, etc., the CPU 31 detects this operation but performs corresponding processing. Absent. As a result, the game is interrupted until YES is determined in step S164 (about 5 seconds).

  Here, the condition for transitioning from the normal section to the RT section (condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON) is whether the special combination is established as the display combination or the end point is displayed. And the special combination and the end are different in the combination of symbols. For this reason, the player may not be able to grasp the transition to the RT section from the combination of symbols stopped along the active line. In such a case, by interrupting the game, the player can easily recognize that the normal section has been changed to the RT section.

  In addition, as described above, the normal section has a higher probability of internal winning for replay than the RT section, and as a result, it is advantageous in that a game can be performed without reducing medals. From the player's point of view, since it is possible to reliably grasp whether or not an advantageous normal section has ended, a plurality of options can be provided for how to proceed with the subsequent game, and the strategy of the game can be enhanced.

  Referring to FIG. 63, the main board communication task showing the sequence of processing performed by sub control circuit 72 (ie, sub CPU 81) in response to receiving a command from main control circuit 71 (ie, CPU 31). Will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 receives a command (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. In step S202, the command type is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, it is determined whether a command different from the previous one is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S204, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S201. In step S204, the message (for example, information on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71) is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  With reference to FIG. 64, an effect registration task showing a procedure of processing in which the sub CPU 81 registers data for performing an effect according to a command from the CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211), and proceeds to step S212. In step S212, it is determined whether there is a message. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S213, game information is copied from the message, and the process proceeds to step S214. In this processing, for example, the sub CPU 81 performs processing such as copying display combination data from a display combination command to a predetermined storage area. In step S214, an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215. In this process, in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, effect data relating to the effect is registered. The effect data includes, for example, various data such as animation data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, sound data output from the speakers 9L and 9R, and data for lighting the LEDs 101.

  In step S215, animation data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S216. In step S216, the sound effect process described later with reference to FIG. 86 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S217. In step S217, LED data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S211.

  By performing the processing of steps S215 to 217, the sub CPU 81 causes the liquid crystal display unit 2b to display an image, output sound from the speakers 9L and 9R, or the LEDs based on the effect data determined in step S214. 101 can be turned on.

  With reference to FIGS. 65 and 66, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S221). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S223. In step S222, an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S223, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S224, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S225. In step S224, stop command reception processing described later with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S225, it is determined whether or not a display combination command is being received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S226, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S227. In step S226, a stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 81 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S227, it is determined whether or not a bonus start command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S228, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S230. In step S228, effect data is set according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S229. In step S229, the BB operating state (sub) and the RB gaming state (sub) are changed according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. Here, when the state is changed to the BB operation state (sub), 4 is set to the value of the mini game preparation game number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  In step S230, it is determined whether or not a bonus end command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S231, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S235 in FIG. In step S231, the effect data for bonus end is set, and the process proceeds to step S232. In step S232, the high mode flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  In step S233, effect data corresponding to the point display identifier (determined in step S473 of FIG. 81 described later) determined when the bonus is established (see FIGS. 45 to 50) is set, and the process proceeds to step S234. In step S234, the game state is changed to the general gaming state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S235 of FIG. 66, it is determined whether or not the command is received at the time of RT1 operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S236, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S238. In step S236, effect data for the end of the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S237. In step S237, the state is changed to the RT1 operating state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  As described above, when the transition is made from the normal section to the RT section, the lock flag is set to ON in the main flowchart of the main control circuit 71, and the game is interrupted for a predetermined time. In this case, the effect data at the end of the general gaming state as in step S236 is set, and the processing as in steps S215 to S217 in FIG. 64 is performed, so that a predetermined image (a diagram to be described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. 89) is displayed. Therefore, the player can grasp visually that it has shifted to the RT section.

  In step S238, it is determined whether or not a constant speed rotation command is received. The constant speed rotation command is transmitted by the reel control process in step S167 of FIG. 62 when the reel is rotated at a constant speed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S239, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S240. In step S239, the time until automatic stop non-mounting notification is started, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. By this processing, the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is added in the periodic interrupt processing of FIG. 87 described later.

  In step S240, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S241. When this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S242. In step S241, a medal insertion command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 85 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S242, it is determined whether or not a general gaming state transition command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S243, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S244. In step S243, the game state is changed to the general gaming state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S244, effect data is set based on the received command, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. This effect lottery process determines effect data when a start command is received.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S251). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S259, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S252. In step S252, it is determined whether or not the BB operation state (sub) is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S258, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S253.

  In step S253, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S257, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S254. In step S254, it is determined whether or not it is in the RT2 operating state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S255, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S255, RT2 operation state effect table selection processing described later with reference to FIG. 74 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S260. In step S256, RT1 operation state effect table selection processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S260. In step S257, the effect selection table for RB gaming state (FIG. 42) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260.

  In step S258, the effect table selection process for BB operation state described later with reference to FIG. 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S260. In step S259, a general gaming state effect table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S260.

  In step S260, ceiling counter update processing described later with reference to FIG. 75 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S261. In step S261, high mode game number subtraction processing described later with reference to FIG. 76 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S262. In step S262, the RT1 operation state (sub) mini-game execution determination process described later with reference to FIG. 77 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S263. In step S263, a process during the BB operation state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S264.

  In step S264, it is determined whether or not the production content has been determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S266, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S265. In step S265, an effect number is determined based on the selected effect table, and the process proceeds to step S266. In step S266, the content of the effect determined in step S264 or the effect data corresponding to the effect number determined in step S265 is set, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  Here, the case where YES is determined in step S264 is only the case where the content of the effect is determined in step S277 or step S284 of FIG. 68 described later. That is, only when a single bell or a special bell is determined as an internal winning combination in a normal section in the general gaming state and a predetermined notification is given.

  In this way, in the effect lottery process of FIG. 67, the effect content or the effect table is determined by the processes in steps S251 to S263. In step S265, an effect number is determined based on the determined effect table, and in step S266, effect data corresponding to the effect content or effect number is set. Then, when the effect data is set, the processes in steps S215 to S217 in FIG. 64 are performed, and the effect is performed by the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101, or the like.

  With reference to FIG. 68, the general gaming state effect table selection processing will be described. By this general gaming state effect table selection processing, the effect selection table to be referred to in the normal section of the general gaming state is determined.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination (winning combination) is a single bell (step S271). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S272, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S278. Here, the single bell means a combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers 7 to 9 (see FIG. 9). In step S272, it is determined whether the ceiling flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S277, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S273.

  In step S273, it is determined whether or not the navigation point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S274, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S277. In step S274, the navigation point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S275. In this process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the navigation point storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  In step S275, it is determined whether or not the display point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S276, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S277. In step S276, the display point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S277. In step S277, the production content corresponding to the winning single bell is determined, and the process proceeds to step S285. Through this process, the contents of the effect for notifying the type of the winning single bell are determined.

  By performing the processes in steps S271 to S277, the content of the effect for notifying the type of the winning single bell is determined. That is, in the case of the general gaming state (sub) (ordinary section of the general gaming state) and the ceiling flag is OFF, when the single bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the navigation point is 0. However, the effect content for notifying the type of the single bell is determined.

  In step S278, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a special bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S279, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S279, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S282, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S280.

  In step S280, it is determined whether or not the navigation point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S281, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S281, the navigation point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S282. In this process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the navigation point storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  In step S282, it is determined whether or not the display point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S283, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S284. In step S283, 1 is subtracted from the display point, and the process proceeds to step S284. In step S284, the content of the effect corresponding to the special bell won (the special bell actually won among the special bells 1 to 3) is determined, and the process proceeds to step S285. Through this process, the content of the effect for notifying the type of the special bell won (notifying one of the special bells 1 to 3) is determined. Note that the notification of the type of the special bell will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  By performing the processing from step S278 to step S284, the content of the effect for notifying the type of the special bell that has been won is determined. That is, in the case of the general gaming state (sub) (the normal section of the general gaming state) and the ceiling flag is off, when the special bell is determined as the internal winning combination, when the navigation point is 0 The production contents for notifying the type of the special bell are not determined.

  When the ceiling flag is on, the contents of the effect for notifying the type of the winning single bell or the type of the winning special bell are determined regardless of the navigation point.

  In step S285, a general gaming state effect table determination process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 69 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S287. In step S286, a general gaming state effect table determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 70 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S287.

  As described above, when the effect content for notifying the type of the winning single bell or the type of the special bell won is determined, the effect table is determined in step S285, and if not, the effect table is determined in step S286. Is determined.

  In step S287, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260 of FIG. 67, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S288. In step S288, an additional navigation point lottery table (FIG. 16) is referred to, and additional navigation points are determined based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S289. In step S289, the added navigation point is added to the value in the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S290. In step S290, an effect state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 71 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 69, the general gaming state effect table determination processing 1 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 selects one normal-time effect table selection table from the normal-time effect selection table selection tables 1 to 4 (FIG. 20) based on the navigation point and the display point (step S301). ), The process proceeds to step S302. In step S302, the selected normal effect selection table selection table is stored, and the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, a table identifier is selected based on the navigation point with reference to the normal-time effect selection table selection table, and the process proceeds to step S304. In step S304, the effect selection table corresponding to the table identifier is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 70, the general gaming state effect table determination process 2 will be described. In the general gaming state effect table determination process 2, an effect selection table is selected based on an internal winning combination or a navigation point.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bonus (step S311). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S312, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S317. In step S312, it is determined whether or not it is a bonus winning game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S313, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S316.

  Here, since the bonus is a carryover combination, the bonus may be determined as an internal winning combination over a plurality of unit games. In this case, every time a start command is received from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 determines that a bonus is won. Therefore, the bonus winning game means that the sub CPU 81 first determines that the bonus is won, and if it is determined that the bonus is won for the second time or later, it is not a bonus winning game. The number of times that the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus is won is cleared when the display combination command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus is established as the display combination.

  In step S313, it is determined whether or not the immediate EX flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S315, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S314. The immediate EX flag is set to ON in step S334 of FIG. 71 described later when “6” is selected as the state identifier in step S332 of FIG. 71 described later (see FIG. 19). In step S314, a general gaming state effect selection table (not shown) is selected according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S315, a general gaming state effect selection table (immediate EX + BB1, BB2, RB) (not shown) is selected according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG. In step S316, a general gaming state effect selection table (between flags) (not shown) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S317, it is determined whether or not the display point is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S318, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S319. In step S318, based on the navigation point, a general gaming state effect selection table (not shown) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S319, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S320, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S321. In step S320, a general game state effect selection table (for ceiling) (not shown) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S321, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 1 or more. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S322. If NO, the process proceeds to step S323. In step S322, an indication effect selection table (for example, FIG. 26) corresponding to the indication table identifier is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG. In step S323, the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) (FIG. 21) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 71, the effect state transition process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 selects one effect state transition lottery table from the effect state transition lottery tables 1 to 3 (FIGS. 17 to 19) based on the added navigation point (step S331), and step S332. Move on. In step S332, with reference to the selected production state transition lottery table, a state identifier is selected based on the added navigation point, and the process proceeds to step S333.

  In step S333, referring to the sign indication effect selection table selection table (FIGS. 22 to 25) corresponding to the selected state identifier, the sign table identifier is selected based on the added navigation point, and the process proceeds to step S334. In step S334, the precursor flag corresponding to the selected state identifier is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S335. In step S335, the number of precursor games corresponding to the selected precursor identifier is set in the precursor game number counter, and the flow proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 72, the BB operation state effect table selection processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game operating flag is on (step S341). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S343, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S342. Note that the mini game operating flag is set to ON in step S426 of FIG. 78 described later. In step S342, an effect table (others) during BB operation state (not shown) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  In step S343, it is determined whether or not the high mode flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S344, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S345. In step S344, a high mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table ((2) in FIG. 38) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S346. In step S345, the low mode point giving lottery mode promotion lottery table ((1) in FIG. 38) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S346.

  In step S346, the selected point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table is referred to, whether or not the promotion is based on the internal winning combination is determined, and the process proceeds to step S347. In step S347, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is promotion. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S348, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S351.

  In step S348, the BB operation state effect selection table 2 ((2) in FIG. 39) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S349. In step S349, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a special bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260 of FIG. 67, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S350.

  In step S350, 1 is added to the point giving lottery mode, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. As described above, when the result of the promotion lottery is promotion and the winning combination is other than the special bell, 1 is added to the point grant lottery mode. In step S351, the effect selection table 1 for BB operating state ((1) in FIG. 39) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 73, the RT1 operation state effect table selection processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bonus (step S361). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S362, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S367. In step S362, it is determined whether or not a combination other than the bonus is won. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S363, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S364.

  In step S363, the bonus bits are masked and the process proceeds to step S364. In step S364, the state is changed to the RT2 operating state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S365. In step S365, the bonus winning effect selection table (FIG. 30) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S366. In step S366, 1 is set to the value of the bonus effect counter, and the flow proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  In step S367, the RT1 table identifier is selected based on the internal winning combination in the previous unit game with reference to the RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table (FIG. 27), and the process proceeds to step S368. In step S368, the RT1 operating state effect selection table corresponding to the RT1 table identifier is selected, and the flow proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 74, RT2 operation state effect table selection processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a combination other than the bonus is won (step S371). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S372, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S373. In step S372, the bonus bits are masked, and the flow proceeds to step S373.

  In step S373, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus effect counter is 1. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S374, and if NO, the process moves to a step S378. In step S374, with reference to the RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table (FIG. 34), an inter-flag table identifier is selected based on the internal winning combination in the previous game, and the process proceeds to step S375.

  In step S375, it is determined whether or not the inter-flag table identifier is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S376, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S377. In step S376, RT2 operation state effect selection table 1 (FIG. 35) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. In step S377, RT2 operation state effect selection table 2 (FIG. 36) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. In step S378, the RT2 operating state effect selection table (2G and later) (FIG. 37) is selected, and the flow proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  As described above, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination by performing the processing in steps S365 of FIG. 73 and steps S376 to 378 of FIG. 74, the different effect selection tables are referred to for each unit game. The production content can be determined. As a result, the production content after the bonus is established as an internal winning combination can be varied.

  The ceiling counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S381). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S383, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S382. In step S382, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operation state (sub) is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S383, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S390.

  In step S383, 1 is added to the value of the ceiling counter, and the process proceeds to step S384. In step S384, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 1800. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S385, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S386. In step S385, the ceiling 2 flag is set off and the ceiling 3 flag is set on.

  In step S386, it is determined whether the value of the ceiling counter is 1500. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S387, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S388. In step S387, the ceiling 1 flag is set off and the ceiling 2 flag is set on.

  In step S388, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 1200. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S389, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S390. In step S389, the ceiling 1 flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S390.

  In step S390, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a confirmed combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S391, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S261 in FIG. In step S391, the navigation point lottery table for fixed roles is referenced ((4) in FIG. 33), the navigation points are lottery, and the process proceeds to step S392. In step S392, the lottery navigation points are added to the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S261 in FIG.

  The high mode game number subtraction process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S401). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S402, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S402, it is determined whether or not the game is a BB winning game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S403, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. Whether or not it is a BB winning game is determined by the same method as that for determining whether or not it is a bonus winning game.

  In step S403, the high mode flag is set on, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S404, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operation state (sub) is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S405, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S405, it is determined whether or not the game is a BB winning game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S406, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S407, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S407, the high mode flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S409, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S409, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 77, the RT1 operation state (sub) mini game execution determination process will be described. When the number of high mode games lottered based on the high mode game number lottery table (FIG. 31) is 13, a mini game for increasing or decreasing the number of high mode games is performed. The RT1 operation state (sub) mini game execution determination process is a process of determining whether or not this mini game is performed.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S411). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S412. If NO, the process moves to a step S263 in FIG. In step S412, the high mode game number lottery table (FIG. 31) is referred to, the high mode game number is lottery based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, it is determined whether the number of lottery high mode games is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S414, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S263 in FIG. In step S414, the lottery value is added to the high mode game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S415.

  In step S415, it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery number of high mode games is 13. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S416, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S263 in FIG. In step S416, the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S417. In step S417, the correct answer is determined and set based on the RT1 mini game lottery table (not shown), and the process proceeds to step S263 in FIG. The RT1 mini-game operating flag is information for determining whether or not a mini-game in the RT operating state (sub) is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 78, the processing during the BB operation state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S421, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG. In step S421, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S422, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S428. The mini game preparation game counter is set to “4” when the bonus start command is received (step S229 in FIG. 65).

  In step S422, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S423, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S424. In step S423, the point giving lottery mode 1 is set as the point giving lottery mode, and the process proceeds to step S424.

  In step S424, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mini game preparation game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S425. In step S425, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG.

  In step S426, the mini game operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S427. In step S427, 15 is set to the value of the mini-game playable number counter, and the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG. The mini-game playable number counter is stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83, and is information that defines the number of unit games for playing a mini-game in the BB.

  In step S428, it is determined whether the mini game operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S429, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S264 of FIG. In step S429, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mini-game playable number counter, and the process proceeds to step S430.

  In step S430, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini-game playable number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S431, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG. In step S431, the mini game operation flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S432. In step S432, the mini game end flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S264 in FIG. The mini game end flag is information for determining whether or not the mini game in the BB has ended. This mini game end flag is referred to in the process of step S486 in FIG.

  The stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. This stop command reception process is a process of updating an automatic stop non-installation notification counter and an automatic stop non-installation notification flag, which will be described later, according to the player's stop operation.

  The process at the time of receiving a stop command is also a process performed to determine the result of a mini game during RT1 (a mini game for increasing or decreasing the number of high mode games when the number of high mode games is 13).

  Here, the mini game in RT1 will be described. In the mini game during RT1, two selection screens are displayed in response to the start operation. Here, the selection screen of two choices includes, for example, two selection targets, and an arrow indicating one selection target among the two selection targets indicates one selection target every predetermined time. Refers to the screen displayed on the screen. Then, when a stop operation (first stop operation) is performed by the player, it is determined that the selection target instructed at that time is selected. In this case, one of the two selection targets to be displayed is determined as the correct answer (step S417 in FIG. 77), and if the selected selection target is the correct answer, the mini game continues. If not, the mini game ends. At this time, the number of high mode games is increased or decreased.

  When the mini game is continued, two selection targets are displayed again, a correct answer is determined according to the player's second stop operation, and the number of high mode games is increased or decreased. If this determination is correct, the mini game continues, and if not, the mini game ends. When the mini game continues, two selection targets are displayed again, and a determination is made according to the player's third stop operation. By this determination, the number of high mode games is increased or decreased.

  Thus, the mini game during RT1 refers to a mini game that is performed in one unit game (first stop operation to third stop operation). And the increase / decrease in the number of high mode games is performed by determination of this mini game.

  Refer to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game operating flag during RT1 is ON (step S441). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S442, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S459 in FIG. In step S442, it is determined whether or not the operation is a first stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S443, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S447. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the first stop operation from the information included in the stop command.

  In step S443, the current arrow position information is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S444. By this process, it is grasped which selection target the arrow indicates when the stop operation is performed. In step S444, it is determined whether or not the collation result is correct. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S458 of FIG. 80, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S445. In this process, it is determined whether or not the arrow position information acquired in step S443 is information corresponding to the correct answer determined in the process of step S417 in FIG.

  In step S445, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 5 is added, and the process proceeds to step S446. In step S446, the mini game operating flag during RT1 is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S458 in FIG. Thus, in the mini game during RT1, the high mode operating flag is subtracted from 13 to 5 when it is determined that the first stop operation is not correct.

  In step S447, it is determined whether or not it is a second stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S448, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S452 in FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the second stop operation from the information included in the stop command. In addition, when this determination is NO, it is when it is the third stop operation.

  In step S448, the current arrow position information is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S449. In step S449, it is determined whether or not the collation result is correct. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S458 of FIG. 80, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S450. In step S450, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 10 is added, and the process proceeds to step S459. In step S459, the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S458 in FIG. Thus, in the mini game during RT1, the high mode operating flag is subtracted from 13 to 10 when it is determined that the answer is not correct in the second stop operation.

  In step S452 of FIG. 80, the current arrow position information is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S453. In step S453, it is determined whether or not the collation result is correct. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S456, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S454.

  In step S454, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 20 is added, and the process proceeds to step S455. In step S455, the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S458. Thus, in the mini game during RT1, the high mode operating flag is added from 13 to 20 when it is determined that the answer is not correct in the third stop operation.

  In step S456, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 40 is added, and the process proceeds to step S457. In step S457, the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S458. Thus, in the mini game during RT1, the high mode operating flag is added from 13 to 40 when it is determined that the answer is correct by the third stop operation.

  In step S458, effect data is set according to the result of the mini game in RT1, and the process proceeds to step S460. By this process, for example, when it is determined that the answer is correct in the first stop operation, the effect data corresponding to the selection screen for the continuous mini game is set.

  In step S459, effect data is set based on the type of reel that has stopped, and the process moves to step S460. In step S460, the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is set to 0, the automatic stop non-mounting notification flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. The automatic stop non-installation notification counter is a counter that measures the time from when the reel rotates at a constant speed until the stop operation is performed, and the automatic stop non-installation notification flag is equipped with an automatic stop device. This is information for determining whether or not to notify that it is not. The automatic stop device refers to a device that automatically stops the rotation of the reel without depending on a stop operation by the player.

  With reference to FIG. 81, the display combination command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub) (step S461). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S462, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S463. In step S462, a mini game determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S477.

  In step S463, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S464, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S475. In step S464, a navigation point lottery table for bonus establishment (see (1) in FIG. 32) is referred to, and a navigation point is lottery based on the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S465.

  In step S465, it is determined whether or not the ceiling 2 flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S466, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S467. In step S466, the navigation point lottery table for the second ceiling ((2) in FIG. 32) is referred to, the navigation point is lottery, and the process proceeds to step S469.

  In step S467, it is determined whether or not the ceiling 3 flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S468, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S469. In step S468, the third navigation point lottery table for ceiling ((3) in FIG. 33) is referred to, and a navigation point is lottery, and the process proceeds to step S469.

  In step S469, the lottery navigation points are added, and the process proceeds to step S470. In step S 470, it is determined whether or not the lottery navigation point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S471, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S474.

  In step S471, the lottery navigation points are stored in the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S472. In step S472, a navigation point display selection table (FIGS. 45 to 50) is selected based on the gaming state and the type of bonus established, and the process proceeds to step S473.

  In step S473, the selected navigation point display selection table is referred to, the point display identifier is lottery and set, and the process proceeds to step S474. In step S474, the ceiling flag is set to OFF, the ceiling counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S477.

  In step S475, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a special combination, or whether or not an end eye has been displayed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S476, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S477. In step S476, the state is changed to the RT1 operating state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S477.

  In step S477, an extra navigation point display lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S478. In step S478, a navigation point display lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S479. In step S479, effect data is set based on the display combination and the like, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 82, the mini-game determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game operation flag is on (step S481). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S482, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S486. In step S482, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a special bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S483, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 in FIG.

  In step S483, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S484, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 in FIG. In step S484, it is determined whether the lottery result is promotion. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S485, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 in FIG.

  In step S485, 1 is added to the point giving lottery mode, and the flow proceeds to step S477 in FIG. Thus, in the BB mini-game, when the special bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the lottery result is promoted, and the red, blue, or black bell is established as the display combination. Only in this case, 1 is added to the point giving lottery mode.

  In step S486, it is determined whether or not the mini game end flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S487, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 in FIG. In step S487, with reference to the navigation point giving lottery table (FIG. 40), lottery is given for points based on the current point giving lottery mode, and the process proceeds to step S488.

  In step S488, it is determined whether or not a lottery for giving points has been won. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S489, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S491. In step S489, the navigation point lottery table for mini-game (FIG. 41) is referred to, and a navigation point is lottery, and the process proceeds to step S490. In step S490, the lottery navigation point is added to the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S491.

  In step S491, the point giving lottery mode is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S492. In step S492, the mini game end flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S493. In step S493, the high mode flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S477 in FIG.

  The added navigation point display lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S502, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG. In step S502, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S503, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S503, the value of the precursor game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S505, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S507, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S506. In step S506, the precursor flag set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S507, it is determined whether or not the precursor A flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S508, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S511. In step S508, the added navigation point is added to the display point, and the process proceeds to step S509. In step S509, the extra time flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S510. In step S510, the precursor A flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S511, it is determined whether or not the precursor B flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S512, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG. In step S512, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a single bell or a special bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S513, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S513, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S514, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG. In step S514, the added navigation point is added to the display point, and the process proceeds to step S515.

  In step S515, the effect data for adding is set based on the display point, and the process proceeds to step S516. In step S516, the precursor B flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  The navigation point display lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S521). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S522, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG. In step S522, it is determined whether or not the navigation point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S523, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG.

  In step S523, it is determined whether or not the display point is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S524, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG. In step S524, it is determined whether or not the display point has become 0 in the current unit game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S525, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S527.

  In step S525, based on the navigation point display selection table (for delimiter) (FIG. 43), a point display identifier is lottered and set, and the process proceeds to step S526. In step S526, the delimiter flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S479 in FIG. The break time flag is information indicating whether or not a point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for break time) is set. When the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for separation) is set, the presentation data corresponding to this point display identifier is set by receiving the medal insertion command (described later). Step S532 in FIG. 85).

  In step S527, based on the navigation point display selection table (for 0 o'clock) (FIG. 44), a point display identifier is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S528. In step S528, the 0 hour flag is set on, and the flow proceeds to step S479 in FIG. The 0 o'clock flag is information indicating whether or not the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for 0 o'clock) is set. When the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for 0 o'clock) is set, effect data corresponding to this point display identifier is set by receiving a medal insertion command (described later). Step S535 in FIG. 85).

  With reference to FIG. 85, the medal insertion command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the delimiter flag is on (step S531). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S532, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S534. In step S532, the effect data for separation is set based on the point display identifier, and the process proceeds to step S533. In step S533, the delimiter flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S534, it is determined whether or not the 0 hour flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S535, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S537. In step S535, the effect data for 0:00 is set based on the point display identifier, and the process proceeds to step S535. In step S535, the 0 hour flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S537, it is determined whether or not the extra time flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S538, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S538, the effect data for addition is set based on the point display identifier, and the process proceeds to step S539. In step S539, the extra time flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The sound effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a designated phrase number exists (step S541). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines based on the designated phrase number included in the effect data set in the process of step S214 of FIG. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S542, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S217 in FIG.

  In step S542, the request command table corresponding to the phrase number is acquired with reference to the request data table (FIG. 51), and the process proceeds to step S543. In step S543, in order to determine whether or not the request command data has been normally acquired from the request data table, a data confirmation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S544. In step S544, it is determined whether or not the acquired request command data is correct data. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S545, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S217 in FIG.

  In step S545, the obtained request command data is analyzed, and the process proceeds to step S546. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 checks the command value and the target channel number. In step S546, it is determined whether or not the command value relates to sound output. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the command value is “designated channel sound output request (for example, phrase numbers 100 and 110)”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S547, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S548. In step S547, sound output preparation for outputting sound source data having the same phrase number from the speakers 9L and 9R, such as setting sound output parameter information, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S553.

  In step S548, it is determined whether or not the command value relates to volume change. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the command value is “designated channel master volume control (for example, phrase numbers 120 and 140)”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S549, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S550. In step S549, preparation for changing the volume value of the sound source data output from the target channel, such as setting volume change parameter information, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S553.

  In step S550, it is determined whether or not the command value relates to fade control. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the command value is “specified channel fade control (for example, phrase numbers 130 and 150)”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S551, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S552. In step S551, preparation for performing fade control on the sound source data output from the target channel, such as setting fade parameter information, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S553.

  In step S552, other processing such as setting parameter information for performing control according to the command value is performed. In step S553, a sound effect execution process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S217 in FIG. In this process, the sound source data is output from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the set parameter information.

  With reference to FIG. 87, the periodic interruption process by control of sub CPU81 is demonstrated. This interrupt process is performed every 2 ms.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the automatic stop non-mounting notification flag is off. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S562, and when it is NO, the periodic interrupt process is terminated. In step S562, 1 is added to the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter, and the flow proceeds to step S563. This process is not performed when the time until the automatic stop non-mounting notification is not started in step S239 of FIG.

  In step S563, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is 15000. That is, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed after the reel has been rotated at a constant speed (after the time until the automatic stop / non-load notification is started). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S564, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S565. In step S564, referring to the request data table (FIG. 51), the phrase number that halves the volume is selected, and the periodic interrupt process is terminated. In this process, the phrase number “120” or “130” is selected.

  In step S565, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is 90000. That is, it is determined whether or not 180 seconds (3 minutes) have elapsed after the reel has been rotated at a constant speed (after the time until the automatic stop / non-load notification is started). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S566, and when it is NO, the periodic interrupt process is terminated. In step S566, referring to the request data table (FIG. 51), the phrase number for muting the volume is selected, and the flow proceeds to step S567. In this process, the phrase number “140” or “150” is selected.

  In step S567, the effect data for leaving the automatic stop non-mounting is set, and the process proceeds to step S568. In step S568, the automatic stop non-mounting notification flag is set to ON, and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

  As described above, when 30 seconds elapse after the reel rotates at a constant speed, a phrase number that reduces the volume is selected, and a sound execution process is performed based on parameter information corresponding to the phrase number (step in FIG. 86). S549, step S553).

  As a result, the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R can be halved when the player leaves the gaming machine while the reel is rotated while the sound is being output. . As a result, other players who play games around such gaming machines are not disturbed, and other players do not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, when 180 seconds have elapsed since the reel has rotated at a constant speed, a phrase number for muting the volume is selected, and a sound execution process is performed based on parameter information corresponding to the phrase number (step S551 in FIG. 86, step S551). S553). In this case, effect data notifying that automatic stop is not installed is set, and an effect based on the effect data is performed (step S567 in FIG. 87, step S215 in FIG. 64). Specifically, for example, a character image such as “No automatic stop” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Thereby, even when the player leaves the gaming machine for a long time, no sound is output from the speakers 9L and 9R, so that other players do not feel uncomfortable. For example, when a character image such as “no game is played” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, other players can grasp that no game is played on this gaming machine. This gaming machine can be selected to play a game, and a reduction in operating rate can be prevented.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not include an automatic stop device and that can prevent a reduction in operating rate and reduce the discomfort of other players.

  Note that a phrase number whose volume gradually decreases (that is, fades out) may be selected as the phrase number at which the volume is reduced by half and the phrase number at which the volume is muted (ie, the phrase number 130 in FIG. 51 or 150). In such a case, the volume gradually decreases, so that other players do not feel uncomfortable.

  A display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG.

  FIG. 88 shows Display Example 1. This display example 1 is a display example when the special bell 1 (small pointer / replay data pointer “4”) is determined as the internal winning combination when the navigation point is 1 or more in the normal section of the general gaming state. It is. In this display example 1, notification is performed so as to avoid the role that triggers the transition from the normal section to the RT section.

  FIG. 89 shows a second display example. This display example 2 is a display example in the case where a special combination (red) is established as a display combination in the normal section in the general gaming state, and the effect data for completion of the general gaming state is set (step S236 in FIG. 66). .

  First, Display Example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. If the data pointer for small role / replay is “4”, special bell 1 (red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1-3, special role (blue), and special role (black) ) Is determined. Here, the special combination (blue) and the special combination (black) are the combination that triggers the transition from the normal section in the general gaming state to the RT section (the combination that triggers the RT1 operating flag to be turned on). . When red cherry or peach cherry is established as a display combination, an end line is displayed along the active line, and the normal section is changed to the RT section. This end mark is displayed only when an irregular push is performed. The RT section has a lower probability that the replay (small role / replay data pointer 13) is determined as an internal winning combination than the normal section (see FIGS. 7 and 8), and is a relatively disadvantageous section for the player. It is.

  In such a case, if the navigation point is 1 or more (step S280 in FIG. 68), the content of the effect corresponding to the winning special bell 1 is determined (step S284 in FIG. 68), and the effect corresponding to the content of the effect Data is set (step S266 in FIG. 67). Display example 1 in FIG. 88 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b at this time.

  In the liquid crystal display unit 2b, a display point display unit 301 is provided to the right of the reel 3R, a bell display region 311 is provided below the reel 3L, and a normal section end combination display region 312 is provided below the reel 3R. Is displayed. The display point display unit 301 displays the current display point.

  In the bell display area 311, a red notification image 331, a blue notification image 332, and a black notification image 333 are displayed. These notification images 331 to 333 light up corresponding to the type of bell determined as an internal winning combination when the navigation point is 1 or more. That is, when the red notification image 331 is lit, a combination including a red bell is determined as an internal winning combination, and when a blue notification image 332 is lit, a combination including a blue bell is determined as an internal winning combination, When the black notification image 333 is turned on, it indicates that the combination including the black bell is determined as the internal winning combination. Note that the notification image other than the notification image that is lit is displayed in a mode different from the notification image that is lit, such as not being turned on (turned off).

  In the normal section end combination display area 312, a red notification image 351, a blue notification image 352, and a black notification image 353 are displayed. These notification images 351 to 353 are lit corresponding to the type of special combination determined as an internal winning combination when the navigation point is 1 or more. That is, when the red notification image 351 is lit, the combination including the special combination (red) is determined as the internal winning combination, and when the blue notification image 352 is lit, the combination including the special combination (blue) is the internal combination. When the winning combination is determined and the black notification image 353 is lit, it indicates that the combination including the special combination (black) is determined as the internal winning combination. Note that the notification image other than the notification image that is lit is displayed in a mode different from the notification image that is lit, such as not being turned on (turned off).

  More specifically, when the special combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, the red notification image 331 in the bell display area 311 and the normal section end combination display area 312. The blue notification image 352 and the black notification image 353 are turned on. When the special combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, the blue notification image 332 in the bell display area 311 and the red notification image in the normal section end combination display area 312. 351 and the black notification image 353 are turned on. When the special combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the black notification image 333 in the bell display area 311 and the red notification image in the normal section end combination display area 312 are displayed. 351 and the blue notification image 352 are lit.

  For the player, a plurality of special bells 1 to 3 (small role / replay data) are provided from the notification images 331 to 333 in the bell display area 311 and the notification images 351 to 353 in the normal section end combination display area 312. Among the three pointers “4”, “5”, and “6”), it is possible to reliably grasp which special bell has been determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the display example 1 of FIG. 88, the red notification image 331 in the bell display area 311 and the blue notification image 352 and the black notification image 353 in the normal section end combination display area 312 are lit. From the player's point of view, it is possible to ascertain that the red bell, special role (blue), and special role (black) have been determined as internal winning roles, and stop so that the red bell is established as a display role. By performing the operation, it can be understood that the transition from the normal section to the RT section can be avoided.

  If the red bell is established as the display combination, not only can the transition from the normal section to the RT section be avoided, but ten medals are paid out (see FIG. 11). Therefore, by displaying such display example 1 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, it is clearly notified to the player which of the combinations for which medals are to be paid out is determined as an internal winning combination. it can. As a result, the player can not only avoid the transition from the normal section to the RT section by this notification, but can also obtain the benefit of receiving a medal payout.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as the gaming machine 1, the left stop button 7L is generally operated as the first stop operation, and the left reel 3L is generally stopped first. That is, the left reel 3L is basically a reel that stops first. Therefore, the player first plays a game while paying attention to the left reel 3L in the unit game.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, a bell display area 311 is provided below the left reel 3L that is first noticed by the player, and a normal section end combination display area 312 is provided below the right reel 3R that is not first noticed by the player. . That is, a bell display area 311 is provided on the left side from the gaming machine front side toward the equipment front side, and a normal section end combination display area 312 is provided on the right side from the gaming machine front side toward the equipment front side.

  Thereby, when the player performs the first stop operation, the bell display area 311 is more easily focused than the normal section end combination display area 312. For a player who is familiar with the game, confirm the notification images 331 to 333 that are lit in the bell display area 311 and perform a stop operation to move from the normal section to the RT section while receiving a medal payout. It can also be avoided, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Next, Display Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. When a special combination is established as a display combination in the normal section of the general gaming state, a command at the time of RT1 operation is transmitted from the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 (steps S149 and S154 in FIG. 61). When receiving the RT1 operation command, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 sets the effect data for the end of the general gaming state (step S236 in FIG. 66).

  In FIG. 89, a special combination (red) is established as a display combination along the top line 8b. A character image 371 of “439 sheets GET... END” is displayed below the reels 3L to 3R in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. According to this image, it can be understood that “439” medals have been acquired, and the state advantageous to the player has ended from the letters “END” (that is, the transition from the normal section in the general gaming state to the RT section). )).

  Thereby, the player can not only grasp the fact that the lock flag is turned on (step S155 in FIG. 61) and the game is interrupted that the transition from the normal section in the general gaming state to the RT section, but also the liquid crystal display unit It can be grasped visually from the image displayed on 2b.

  With reference to FIG. 90, a sound output example of sound (speech) output from the speakers 9L and 9R will be described.

  First, (1) in FIG. 90 will be described. When accepting the start operation, the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 determines an internal winning combination and transmits a start command including information on the internal winning combination to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72. The sub CPU 81 that has received the start command may determine the effect data corresponding to the internal winning combination, and the phrase number corresponding to the effect data is selected. Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 31 transmits a constant speed command to the sub CPU 81. Receiving this constant speed command, the sub CPU 81 starts timing until the automatic stop non-mounting notification based on the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter. Then, when the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter reaches 15000 (30000 ms elapses), the sub CPU 81 selects a phrase number that halves the sound. Further, when the value of the automatic stop non-mounted notification counter reaches 90000 (after 180000 ms has elapsed), the sub CPU 81 selects a phrase number for muting the sound. In (1) of FIG. 90, “100” is selected as the phrase number corresponding to the production data, “120” is selected as the phrase number to halve the sound, and “150” is selected as the phrase number to mute the sound. An example of sound output is shown. In the figure, (i) is a part where the sound is output with the phrase number “100”, (ii) is a part where the sound is output with the phrase number “120”, and (iii) is the phrase This is where the sound is output with the number “150”.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. First, the phrase volume value “256” is output based on the request data of the phrase number “100” (see FIG. 51). Thereafter, when 30000 ms elapses without detecting the stop operation, the phrase volume value is halved from “256” to “128” based on the request data of the phrase number “120” (see FIG. 51). Thereby, since the volume of the sound output from the gaming machine of another person is suppressed, it is possible to suppress discomfort given to the player who is playing the game around.

  Thereafter, when 180000 ms elapses without detecting the stop operation, the phrase volume value is muted from “128” to “0” based on the request data of the phrase number “150” (see FIG. 51). At this time, the phrase volume value gradually decreases (fades out) over 100 ms. For players playing games in the surroundings, the volume of the sound output from the gaming machine of another person is muted, so that the player can concentrate on his / her game without feeling uncomfortable. In particular, since the volume of the sound output from the gaming machine of another person is gradually reduced, a player playing a game around does not feel uncomfortable.

  Thereby, in a gaming machine that is not equipped with an automatic stop, even if the player leaves the seat without performing the stop operation, it is possible to suppress the discomfort of other players.

  In the embodiment, various modes are provided as fade-out control for the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R. With reference to (iii) in FIG. 90, (2) in FIG. 90, and (3) in FIG. 90, fade-out control in the embodiment will be described. 90 (2) is a sound output example 2 showing the fade-out control 2, and (3) in FIG. 90 is a sound output example 3 showing the fade-out control 3.

  In the figure, (A1), (A2), and (A3) indicate changes in the volume value per unit time immediately after the start of the fade-out control, and (B1), (B2), and (B3) indicate the fade-out control. Indicates the change in volume value per unit time just before the end.

  First, reference is made to (iii) of (1) in FIG. In this case, (A1) and (B1) are the same. More specifically, in the fade-out control of the sound output example 1, all changes in the volume value per unit time during the fade-out control are the same.

  Reference is now made to (2) of FIG. In this case, (A2) is smaller than (B2). More specifically, in the fade-out control 2 of the sound output example 2, the change in the volume value per unit time immediately after the fade-out control is performed is minimal, and the change in the volume value per unit game increases as time elapses. The change in the volume value per unit time immediately before the end of the fade-out control is maximized.

  Next, reference will be made to (3) of FIG. In this case, (A3) is larger than (B3). More specifically, in the fade-out control 3 of the sound output example 3, the change in the volume value per unit time immediately after the fade-out control is performed is the largest, and the change in the volume value per unit game becomes smaller as time passes. The change in volume value per unit time immediately before the end of the fade-out control is minimized.

  As an example of the fade-out control, the case of the phrase number “150” has been described, but the same applies to the case of the phrase number “130”. That is, when the phrase volume value is reduced from “256” to “128”, control such as fade-out control 2 and fade-out control 3 may be performed.

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

  In the embodiment, when the constant speed rotation command is received (step S238 in FIG. 66), the time until the automatic stop non-mounting notification is started (step S239 in FIG. 66), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the reels 3L to 3R rotate, the time until the automatic stop / non-load notification may be started. That is, it may be possible to start timing from the time before the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R reaches a constant speed until the automatic stop non-load notification. In this case, for example, after requesting the start of rotation of all reels in step S10 of FIG. 52, the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 transmits a reel rotation command to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72, and this reel rotation. By receiving the command, the sub CPU 81 may start timing until the automatic stop non-mounting notification. In this case, the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is a counter that measures the time from when the reel starts to rotate until the stop operation is performed.

  In the embodiment, as fade-out control, fade-out control (fade-out control 1), fade-out control 2 ((2) in FIG. 90), and fade-out control 3 ((3) in FIG. 90) of (iii) in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in one fade-out control, the change in volume value per unit game may be increased as time passes and then decreased again.

  In the embodiment, the big bonus game is adopted as the bonus game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called challenge bonus game, a single bonus game, or the like may be adopted as the bonus game.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows the various storage area of RAM. The figure which shows the various storage area of RAM. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the navigation point lottery table for extra time. The figure which shows a production | presentation state transfer lottery table. The figure which shows a production | presentation state transfer lottery table. The figure which shows a production | presentation state transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the effect selection table selection table for normal times. The figure which shows the effect selection table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for the indication time. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for the indication time. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for the indication time. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for the indication time. The figure which shows the effect selection table for the time of a omen. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table for RT1 operating states. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table for RT1 operating state. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table for RT1 operating state. The figure which shows the effect selection table for bonus winning times. The figure which shows a high mode game number lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point lottery table. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table for RT2 operating states. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table for RT2 operating state. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table for RT2 operating state. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table for RT2 operating state. The figure which shows the point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table. The figure which shows the production | generation selection table for BB operating states. The figure which shows a navigation point provision lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point lottery table. The figure which shows the effect selection table for RB game states. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows the navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a request data table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. 7 is a flowchart showing bonus operation monitoring processing. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows processing at the time of RT2 action | operation. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a ceiling game number counting process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows an interruption process. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing. The flowchart which shows the production table selection process for general gaming states. The flowchart which shows the production table determination process for general gaming states. The flowchart which shows the production table determination process for general gaming states. The flowchart which shows an effect state transfer process. The flowchart which shows the production table selection process for BB operation states. The flowchart which shows the production | generation table selection process for RT1 operation states. The flowchart which shows the production table selection process for RT2 operation states. The flowchart which shows a ceiling counter update process. The flowchart which shows a high mode game number subtraction process. The flowchart which shows the mini game execution determination process for RT1 operation state. The flowchart which shows a process during BB operation state. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of stop command reception. FIG. 80 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 79. The flowchart which shows a display time command reception process. The flowchart which shows the determination process for mini games. The flowchart which shows an additional navigation point display lottery process. The flowchart which shows a navigation point display lottery process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of medal insertion command reception. The flowchart which shows a sound production request. The flowchart which shows a periodic interruption process. FIG. 11 shows a display example on a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 11 shows a display example on a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the sound output example of a speaker.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which probability information indicating a winning probability for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations is defined;
A winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means and the lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to be displayed on the symbol display means. Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of a plurality of symbols,
When all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped by the stop control unit, a display combination for determining whether a combination is established or not is determined based on whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is displayed on the symbol display unit. A determination means;
Profit granting means for granting profit according to the winning combination determined by the display combination determining means;
Compared to a disadvantageous gaming state that is relatively unfavorable to the player, an internal winning combination is made using a lottery table for an advantageous state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer who is allowed to start the game regardless of game value input. An advantageous state actuating means for actuating the advantageous state for which is determined based on the satisfaction of the advantageous state operating condition;
Advantageous state ending means for ending the operation of the advantageous state when it is determined by the display combination determining means that a predetermined combination is established;
Display means for displaying information corresponding to the predetermined combination when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
With
A plurality of the predetermined roles are provided,
In the plurality of lottery tables, at least one of the plurality of game value-giving roles for providing a game value and at least one of the plurality of the predetermined roles is an internal winning combination. Have multiple pieces of probability information to be determined,
The display means is a region for displaying information corresponding to each of the predetermined combinations provided for a plurality of game value imparting combination displays, which is a region for displaying information corresponding to each of the plurality of game value providing combinations provided. A predetermined role display area,
The display control means includes
When the winning combination determining means determines at least one of the game value giving combination and at least one of the predetermined combinations as an internal winning combination,
Information corresponding to the at least one game value-providing combination determined as an internal winning combination and information corresponding to the game value-adding combination not determined as an internal winning combination are displayed in the game value-adding combination display area in different modes. Display
Control for displaying information corresponding to the at least one predetermined combination determined as an internal winning combination and information corresponding to the predetermined combination not determined as an internal winning combination in a different manner in the predetermined combination display area A gaming machine characterized by performing. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined combination display area is provided on the right side from the front side of the gaming machine toward the front of the equipment, and the game value imparting combination display area is provided on the left side from the front side of the gaming machine to the front of the equipment. A gaming machine.

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