JP2008295505A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables both beginners and skilled players to enjoy games continuously by making the skilled players select whether they are notified of the internal winning combination or carry out a high probability replay, while offering the beginners a profit of being notified of the internal winning combination and being awarded the high probability replay game. <P>SOLUTION: When the prize winning rate is ≥75%, the main control circuit (71) of the game machine (1) makes the assist time for notifying players of the internal winning combination such as a red 7-bell combination preferential with the conditions that the big bonus is ended; and the players keep notified of the internal winning combination until the value of an AT game counter which is set in reference to an AT (assist time) game counts decision table turn down to "0". Furthermore, when the prize winning rate is ≥75%, the main control circuit makes the replay time for establishing the replay at a high probability preferential; and the replay time keeps operated responding to the end of the big bonus until a RT (replay time) game counter set at "200" turns down "0". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

  Such a gaming machine is provided with notifying means for notifying a player of a predetermined symbol, and notifying number lottery means for determining the number of times to be notified by the notifying means from a plurality of predetermined times. A slot machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this slot machine, the player can obtain a predetermined profit by performing the stop operation according to the notification by the notification means. In particular, since the number of notifications is determined from a plurality of predetermined numbers, the number of notifications can be changed, and the variety of games can be increased.

In addition, when the operation of the big bonus is finished, the high probability that the probability of determining the internal winning combination relating to the replay is higher than that of other game states is continuously operated for 100 unit games. There has been proposed a slot machine provided with re-game operating means (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this slot machine, in the high-probability re-game after the bonus operation is finished, the opportunity to advance the next unit game without performing the medal insertion operation increases. Therefore, even after the end of the big bonus, the player can obtain an advantage of waiting for the next big bonus operation while suppressing consumption of medals, and can maintain the interest of the game.
JP 2006-68443 A JP 2006-149816 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the player cannot select whether the internal winning combination is notified or the high probability re-game is performed. Therefore, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can select whether to perform an internal winning combination or a high-probability re-game. However, any player can be selected by a selection operation using a selection operation unit. Instead, it is required to provide a difference between a beginner and an expert by allowing only an expert with a certain skill to select. On the other hand, it is required to provide a gaming machine that can provide a beginner with the benefit of notifying by a notification means and giving a high-probability re-game and continuously enjoying the game.

  The purpose of the present invention is to provide a beginner with the benefit of giving an internal winning combination and giving a high-probability replay, while giving an expert an internal winning combination or a high-probability re-game. It is to provide a gaming machine in which both beginners and skilled players can enjoy a game continuously.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In the gaming machine, the symbol combination corresponding to the determined winning combination is stopped and displayed for the number of times the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. A winning rate calculating means for calculating a winning rate from when it is determined that the third winning combination corresponds to the third winning combination until a predetermined finishing condition is satisfied, On condition that the condition is satisfied, priority is given to notification that the second combination by the notification means is the winning combination, or a first combination for storing information on a predetermined game value in the game value information storage unit is provided. Priority order determining means for determining whether to give priority to switching by the switching means to the second winning combination determination information for determining as a winning combination with high probability based on the winning rate calculated by the winning rate calculating unit; Prepared and informant If the priority determining means prioritizes the notification by the priority determining means, the notification by the notifying means is performed for the first period, and the priority determining means gives priority to the switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means. When it is determined, switching to the second winning combination determination information is performed by the switching means during the second period.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described below) for storing information (for example, the number of BETs described below) of game values (for example, medals described later), main control described below. Circuit 71, etc., and a symbol display means (for example, described later) having a plurality of display units (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. And reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, etc., which will be described later) and the game value information storage means are stored in accordance with a start operation signal. , Start command means (for example, a start switch described later) for outputting a game start command signal (for example, a signal for commanding start of a game described later) for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later). And winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table, which will be described later) for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination to be described later, a carryover role to be described later) from a plurality of predetermined combinations. The first probability (for example, 8980) is that the first combination (for example, replay described later) for storing the predetermined game value information in the gaming value information storage means is determined as the winning combination. / 65535) first winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state to be described later) and a second probability that the first winning combination is determined as a winning combination is higher than the first probability. Winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information including second winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT operation described later) having a probability of (for example, 43500/65535) (For example, ROM 32 described later , A main control circuit 71 to be described later), a switching means for switching the winning combination determination information (for example, a CPU 31 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the switching means according to the game start command signal. In accordance with the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination based on the switched winning combination determining information (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the game start command signal, Start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like, which start display of the variation of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the plurality of display units A stop command signal (for example, a symbol to be described later) is provided in response to a stop operation signal. A plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc., which will be described later) that output a stop command signal, and the winning combination determining means according to the output of the stop command signal Based on the winning combination, stop control means (for example, means for performing processing of steps S18 to S20 in FIG. 17 described later, main processing described later) for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal. A line connecting a predetermined symbol stop position to each of the plurality of display units on the condition that the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means. A combination determining means (for example, performing a display combination search process described later) that determines whether or not a symbol combination arranged along an active line (for example, an effective line described later) corresponds to the winning combination. Information of the predetermined game value (for example, for the current game described later) on the condition that it is determined that the first combination is corresponded by the combination determining means and the main control circuit 71 described later. And the like (for example, a means for copying a later-described input number counter to the automatic insertion counter, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the like. A quantity of games corresponding to this second combination, provided that it is determined by the determination means that it corresponds to the second combination (for example, red 7 bell described below, blue 7 bell described below, BAR bell described below). A game value giving means for giving a value (for example, a medal payout process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a third combination (for example, BB1 described later, BB2 described later) by the combination determining means. ) On the condition that the winning combination is determined to correspond, an advantageous state in which the probability that the second winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means (for example, a bonus described later) is set as a predetermined end condition. Advantageous state operation means (for example, means for performing bonus operation processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) that operates until it is satisfied (for example, until 350 medals described later are paid out), Corresponding to the third combination by the combination determination means by using the ratio of the number of times that the symbol combination corresponding to the determined winning combination is displayed as a winning ratio to the number of times the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means Then, a winning rate calculating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) for calculating the winning rate between the determination and the predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the winning combination determining means When the second combination is determined as a winning combination, notification means for notifying that the second combination is determined as a winning combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a described later). The winning rate calculation means calculates whether the notification by the notification means or the switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means is prioritized on condition that the predetermined end condition is satisfied Priority order deciding means (for example, means for performing priority flag decision processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for determining based on the received winning rate, and priority given to notification by the notification means If it is determined by the determining means, the first period (for example, until the value of the AT game number counter set with reference to the AT game number determination table becomes “0”), If the priority determining means determines that priority is given to switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means, the second period (for example, when the big bonus is terminated) Until the RT game number counter set to “200” reaches “0”), the switching means switches to the second winning combination determination information.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the first combination for giving priority to the notification that the second combination is the winning combination or storing information on a predetermined game value in the game value information storage means is provided. The priority determining means determines whether or not to give priority to the action of the winning state with a high probability. The determination is made after the advantageous state is activated by the advantageous state actuating means. This is performed based on the winning rate calculated by the winning rate calculating means until the operation end condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, regardless of the winning rate, either the notification that the second combination is a winning combination or the operation in a state in which the information on the predetermined game value is easily stored in the game value information storage means is performed. It is possible to give a certain profit even to a beginner who cannot stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination while the special state is operating. In addition, an expert who can stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination while the advantageous state is operating notifies that the second combination is the winning combination after the advantageous state is activated. It is possible to obtain a profit that cannot be obtained by a beginner, that is, whether a state in which information of predetermined game value is easily stored in the game value information storage means can be activated. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which both beginners and skilled players can continue to enjoy a game even after the advantageous operation has ended.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), when the priority determining unit determines that the notification by the notification unit is to be prioritized, after the notification by the notification unit during the first period, When switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means is performed by the priority order determining means to prioritize switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means, After the switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means during the second period, the switching means switches to the first winning combination determination information by the switching means, and the first period, A gaming machine characterized by being notified by an informing means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), even a beginner who cannot stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination while the advantageous state is operating, the second state after the advantageous state is activated Since both the notification that the winning combination is a winning combination and the operation in a state in which information of a predetermined game value is easily stored in the game value information storage means are performed, the interest of the game is increased, and the operation in an advantageous state is performed. You can continue to enjoy the game after the game ends. On the other hand, the skilled person first notifies that the second combination is the winning combination after operation in an advantageous state, or performs an operation in a state where information of a predetermined game value is easily stored in the game value information storage means. Since it is possible to select whether to perform, a profit that can not be obtained by beginners can be obtained, so even a skilled person can increase the interest of the game and can continue to enjoy the game even after the operation of the advantageous state is finished . Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which both beginners and skilled players can continue to enjoy a game even after the advantageous operation has ended.

  According to the present invention, while giving the beginner the benefits of notifying the internal winning combination and operating the state in which predetermined game value information is easily stored in the gaming value information storage means, Both beginners and skilled persons can provide a benefit that cannot be obtained by beginners that can select whether to perform notifications or whether to operate in a state in which predetermined game value information is easily stored in the game value information storage means. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can continuously enjoy a game.

  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”. This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R 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.

  These display lines are activated by operating BET switches 11, 12, and 13, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”), or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the active lines (the activated display lines), thereby the predetermined combination. Will be established.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a liquid crystal display unit 5a as an image display means and speakers 9L, 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a larger display surface than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when one medal is bet to play one game, and the 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when two medals are bet to play one game. To do. The 3-BET lamp 9c is turned on when three medals are bet to play one game.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side.

  With the 1-BET switch 11, one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one pressing operation, and the center line 8c among the five display lines 8a to 8e is activated. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed once, two of the credited medals are bet on the game, and the top line 8b, the center line 8c, and the bottom line among the five display lines 8a to 8e. 8d is activated. By pressing the maximum BET switch 13 once, three of the credited medals are bet on the game, and all the display lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button 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 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by a player's turning operation, and a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for starting display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 10, respectively. ing. 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 the embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “first stop operation” is “ The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. A waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16. It has been.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 3) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “red cherry (design 94)”, “peach cherry ( Symbol pattern 95) ”,“ Bell (symbol 96) ”,“ Watermelon (symbol 97) ”,“ Replay (symbol 98) ”, and“ Blank (symbol 99) ”are displayed. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), Red Cherry, Peach Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, Red 7 Bell, Blue 7 Bell, BAR Bell, and Replay are provided for the role of the embodiment. ing. BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory.

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. It means that it can be operated until it has been played and the game result is not exceeded 12 times.

  The “special feature continuous operating device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed in advance. This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”, and red cherry and peach cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Cherry, bell, watermelon, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, and BAR bell are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is used for giving game value.

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

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is smaller than one. This general gaming state is composed of a flag between BB and a non-flag that does not carry over. The “carryover combination” means a combination in which a corresponding symbol combination is allowed along one or more games along the active line, and between the flags, a symbol combination corresponding to BB is aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal winning for BB between flags, and internal winning for BB may occur between non-flags, so even in the same general gaming state, different games are different between flags and non-flags. State.

  In addition, between the flag and between the non-flags, during the RT operation in which the replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) having a high probability of internal winning in the replay is operating, and during the RT non-operating other than during the RT operation It consists of. Whether or not the RT operation is in progress can be determined based on whether or not an RT operation flag, which will be described later, is on. Conditions for turning on and off the RT operation flag will be described later.

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

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that either a BB1 operating flag or a BB2 operating flag, which will be described later, is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the number of possible games is 0, the number of possible winnings is 0, or either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. It is to be done. “Number of possible games” refers to the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “number of wins possible” refers to the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state, and is defined as eight in the embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1, and the same applies to the BB2 operating flag. These BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as “BB operating flag” hereinafter. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. “Payable number” refers to 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. Then it is 350 sheets.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, when either the number of possible games or the number of possible 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. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  3 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display unit 5a, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling lamps 102 is shown. Note that the states of the liquid crystal display unit 5 a, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 can be adjusted by operating the operation unit 17, and the volumes of the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R can be adjusted by operating the volume adjusting unit 103.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 16 to 26 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and reels according to the stop button operation. A stop table group for determining the stop mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information 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. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and a storage area shown in FIG. In the RAM 33, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination is stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and medals are housed, and a predetermined number of medals are in accordance with a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And a stepping motor 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, and a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c are output portions of the CPU 31. It is connected to the. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, 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 (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above is provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Further, the ROM 32 stores a symbol combination table (FIG. 10). In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination that is a winning combination (winning or the like) is associated with the number of medals to be paid out when winning this symbol combination. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS, 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the stop command signal and the determined stop table.

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating a winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and inputs a medal payout completion signal to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  The configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the block diagram of the sub control circuit 72 shown in FIG.

  The sub-control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command or information is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands or information to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 27 to 32 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 14 and 15 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information on effect data determined with reference to an effect determination table (FIG. 15) described later is stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of a game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is interrupted, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information is prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs it to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a serial port 112, a program ROM 113, a work RAM 114, a sound source IC 115, a power amplifier 116, and a sound source ROM 117.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 112 receives a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is configured as temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 115 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 115 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 117 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs volume adjustment control for adjusting the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume adjustment unit 103.

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, an internal lottery table (FIG. 6 described later) for the general gaming state is selected, and 10 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S51 of FIG. 19 described later). . The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, if it is between the flags, the number of lotteries determined to be 10 is updated to 8 (step S54 in FIG. 19 described later).

  Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state (FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and 7 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S51 of FIG. 19 described later).

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

  The internal lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table indicates the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. Have information.

  FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the general gaming state is in operation and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 7 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table having a higher probability of determining a small combination as a winning combination as compared to the case of referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table, and is referred to when the state is the RB gaming state. FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for RT operation with a high probability of determining replay as a winning combination as compared with the case of referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state, in the case of the general gaming state and RT operating To be referenced.

  In the determination of the winning number (lottery) based on the internal lottery table, the random number is a lower limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of times determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the internal lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9 described later).

  For example, a case where the number of inserted games is 3 when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 6 will be described. When the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 53050, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 10 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “53100” and the upper limit value is “53199”. First, a random value R (53050) −lower limit value L (53100) is calculated for the winning number 10. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 53050, the winning number 10 is unfair.

  Subsequently, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 9, the random number value R (53050) −the lower limit value L (53000) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (53050) −the upper limit value U (53099) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Accordingly, since the random number value is within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 53050, the winning number 9 is won. When winning the winning number 9, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 9 becomes an internal winning combination based on an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) described later.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (53050) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (53050) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 9 is won. The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 53050, the winning number 9 is won, and referring to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) described later, BB1 becomes the internal winning combination.

  In the case of between the flags, the number of lotteries is changed to 8 (step S54 in FIG. 19 described later). Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 9 and 10 are won between the flags. Therefore, according to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 6) described later, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations between the flags.

  Also, referring to the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7, this table is configured so that the numerical range corresponding to the winning numbers 3, 5 to 7 is wider than other internal lottery tables. . In other words, the RB gaming state internal lottery table is configured such that the bell, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, and BAR bell are determined as a winning combination with a higher probability than other internal lottery tables. Further, in the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning number corresponding to the winning numbers 8 to 10 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is not provided. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the replays BB1 and BB2 corresponding to the winning numbers 8 to 10 in the general gaming state are not determined as winning combinations.

  Also, when comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for general gaming state, The numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown corresponding to the winning number are information for identifying the internal symbol combination and are 1-byte data respectively. In particular, the internal winning combination 2 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is red cherry. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is peach cherry.

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

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts for each inserted number corresponding to the display combination. ing. This symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When the aforementioned winning number is 1 (red cherry), the display combination may be red cherry. When the display combination is red cherry, among the five active lines, along the center cherry line “red cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” along the center line 8c and along the active line excluding the center line There is a corner cherry with “red cherry (horn) -ANY-ANY” lined up. “Red cherry (middle)” indicates “red cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “red cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Red cherry" is shown. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When the display combination is medium cherry, according to the symbol combination table, when the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted coins is 3, four medals are displayed. Paid out. On the other hand, when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table, but when the inserted number is 3 for the square cherry. Is a symbol combination of “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” on two effective lines (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a). Medals are paid out.

  Similarly, when the winning number is 2 (peach cherry), there are medium cherries and square cherries, and when the display role is medium cherries and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. If the display combination is a medium cherry and the inserted number is 3, 4 medals are paid out. Further, when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 3, 8 A medal is paid out.

  When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a bell. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted coins is 3, Ten medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a watermelon, and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins.

  When “red 7-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is red 7 bell, and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “blue 7-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is blue 7-bell, and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “BAR-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a BAR bell, and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the big bonus is activated by turning on the BB1 operating flag. At this time, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the big bonus is activated by turning on the BB2 operating flag. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, which will be described later, a bonus end number counter, which will be described later, a possible number of games, and a possible number of winnings, for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S43 in FIG. 18 described later and the processing in step S142 in FIG. 26 described later.

  The “in-operation flag” refers to information for identifying an operating game state (current game state). In the working flag of the embodiment, a BB working flag for identifying whether or not a BB (actual accessory continuous actuating device) is working and an RB gaming state for working or not are identified. There are a plurality of operating flags including an RB operating flag. The BB operating flag identifies the BB1 operating flag for identifying that BB has been activated when BB1 is established as a display combination, and identifies that the BB has been activated by establishing BB2 as a display combination. It is a general term for the BB2 operating flag for the purpose.

  The “bonus end number counter” is provided to count the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. It is provided in the area. In the embodiment, the counter is set to “350” on condition that the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out during the operation of BB. When the value of the bonus end number counter becomes “0” or less, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. As described above, in the embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is counted by the count-down method of subtracting from the initial value, but this is not substantially different from the case of counting by the count-up method of integrating from 0.

  The AT game number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This table is referred to when the red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, or BAR bell is determined as an internal winning combination when the bonus is not activated (in the general gaming state). It has lottery value information for determining the number of games (hereinafter referred to as “AT game number”) for notifying that the blue 7 bell or the BAR bell is determined as an internal winning combination. Note that “AT” is an abbreviation of “assist time” as a section for notifying the internal winning combination.

  The “lottery value” is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the numerical value corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the AT game number.

  For example, when the extracted random number value is “40000”, the lottery value “36000” corresponding to the AT game number “0” is first subtracted from this “40000”. The subtracted value is “4000” (a positive value). Next, a lottery value “10000” corresponding to the number of AT games “1” is subtracted from “4000”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “1” is selected as the number of AT games. At this time, “1” is added to the AT game number counter for counting the number of times of AT. This AT game number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  In the embodiment, it is determined whether to give priority to the replay time (RT) or to give priority to the assist time (AT) according to the winning rate during the operation of the BB.

  Specifically, when the winning rate during operation of the BB is less than 75%, the RT priority flag is set to ON, the AT priority flag is set to OFF, and RT is given priority. In this case, an RT game number counter for counting the remaining number of RTs is set to “200”, and an RT operating flag for identifying that RT is operating is set to ON. Then, the RT game number counter is decremented by “1” for each unit game, and RT is performed until the value of this counter becomes “0”, during which the red 7 bell, blue 7 bell or BAR bell is internal. Even if it is determined as a winning combination and a numerical value of 1 or more is set in the AT game number counter, the player will not be notified of the internal winning combination. When the RT game number counter becomes “0”, the RT operating flag is set to OFF, and the AT operating flag for identifying that the AT is operating is set to ON. Then, when red 7 bell, blue 7 bell or BAR bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the player is notified that these winning combinations are internal winning combinations, and the AT game number counter is decremented by “1”. This notification is performed until the AT game number counter reaches “0”.

  On the other hand, when the winning rate during the operation of BB is 75% or more, the RT priority flag is set to OFF, the AT priority flag is set to ON, and AT is given priority. In this case, if the AT in-operation flag is set to ON and red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, or BAR bell is determined as an internal winning combination, these combinations are made on condition that the AT game number counter is 1 or more. Is notified to the internal winning combination, and the AT game number counter is decremented by “1”. At this time, the RT game number counter is set to “200” according to the end of the bonus, but RT does not actually operate. Thereafter, when the AT game number counter becomes “0”, the AT operating flag is set to OFF, and the RT operating flag is set to ON. Then, the RT game number counter is decremented by “1” for each unit game, and RT is performed until the value of this counter becomes “0”.

  The “winning rate” is the ratio of the number of times that the symbol combination corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is stopped and displayed to the number of times that the red 7 bell, blue 7 bell or BAR bell is determined as the internal winning combination. That is. This winning rate is calculated by dividing the value of a winning number counter described later by the value of the winning number counter.

  As will be described later, during the operation of the BB, when red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, or BAR bell is determined as an internal winning combination, these combinations are determined to be internal winning combinations regardless of the value of the AT game number counter. Inform the player that this is the case.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, carryover combination, gaming state, operating flag, and priority flag storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (6) of FIG. These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to peach cherry. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to red 7 bell. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to blue 7 bell. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the BAR bell. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to replay.

  (2) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Although the illustration of the display combination storage area (display combination 1 storage area, display combination 2 storage area) in which the data of the display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (internal winning combination 1 storage area, internal winning combination) The data structure is the same as that of the combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 13 shows a carryover combination storage area. 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 BB3. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the carryover combination. For example, when the carryover combination is BB1, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 13 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 13 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the AT operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (6) of FIG. 13 shows a priority flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the AT priority flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RT priority flag. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The jump table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command when the command (information or command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information on a plurality of types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  For example, when a game start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game start command process. The game start command processing is processing that is triggered by the internal lottery processing or the like being performed according to the operation of the start lever 6. When the reel stop command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reel stop command process. The reel stop command process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated.

  When the all-reel stop command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs all-reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed. When the display combination establishment command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs display combination establishment command processing. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination.

  When a bonus start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus start command process. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB operates. When the BB end game operation command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a BB end game operation command process. The BB end game operation command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB ends.

  The effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This table is referred to when the red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, or BAR bell is determined as an internal winning combination when the AT operating flag is ON when the bonus is not operating. On the other hand, when the bonus is operating, it is referred to when the red 7 bell, blue 7 bell or BAR bell is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of whether or not the AT operating flag is ON.

  When the internal winning combination is red 7 bell, data for notifying that red 7 bell is the internal winning combination is selected. In this case, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays the characters “Aim for red 7 to the left!” And the player stops the left stop button 7L so that “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Can be operated.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, the symbol combination corresponding to red 7 bell is “red 7-bell-bell”. Here, in the embodiment, it is possible to move in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. The number of symbols (the maximum number of sliding symbols) is defined as “4”. Referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, “red 7”, which is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to red 7 bell, is arranged at an interval exceeding the maximum number of sliding symbols. On the other hand, in the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R, “bells” which are symbols constituting a symbol combination corresponding to red 7 bells are always arranged at intervals equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces. Therefore, in order to establish the red 7 bell as a display combination, the left stop button 7L is required to be operated at an appropriate timing, but the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R are appropriately operated. It is not required to operate with. Therefore, if the left stop button 7L is operated at an appropriate timing in accordance with the characters “Aim Red 7 to the left!” Displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R are displayed. Regardless of the operation timing, red 7 bell can be established as a display combination.

  Similarly, when the internal winning combination is Blue 7 Bell, data for notifying that Blue 7 Bell is the internal winning combination is selected, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays “Aim Blue 7 to the left. ! "Is displayed. The player operates the left stop button 7L so that “blue 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line, so that the blue 7 is displayed regardless of the timing of operating the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R. A bell can be established as a display combination.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is a BAR bell, data for notifying that the BAR bell is an internal winning combination is selected, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays the characters “Aim for BAR on the left!”. Is displayed. The player operates the left stop button 7L so that “BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line, so that the player can play the BAR bell regardless of the timing of operating the central stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R. It can be established as a display combination.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). In step S1, initialization of storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. In this step S2, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated Is done.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 18 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11 to 13.

  In step S5, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process 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 described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, winning counter update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In this process, “1” is added to the winning number counter only when red 7 bell, blue 7 bell or BAR bell is determined as the internal winning combination. Here, the “winning number counter” is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  In step S9, an AT game number counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In step S10, RT game number counter update processing described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S12. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S12, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  In step S14, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S15. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S15, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  In step S16 in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the stop switch (stop switch) is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S18, the number of sliding pieces is determined, and the process proceeds to step S19. In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined and set from the stop control position corresponding to the stop start position with reference to a stop table (not shown) corresponding to the internal winning combination. In step S19, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate by the number of sliding pieces determined in step S18, and then proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S22. The reel stop command includes information on the stop start positions of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R and information on stop control positions corresponding to the stop start positions. In step S22, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S23, an all reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25. In the display combination search process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is performed.

  In step S25, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26. The display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination. In step S26, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In this process, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 10), the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out.

  In step S27, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S28. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  In step S28, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S29, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step 31. In step S29, the winning counter is incremented by "1" and the process proceeds to step S30. Here, the “winning number counter” is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. In step S30, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S42, 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. 16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In this process, a process for updating the RB operating flag to ON is performed. Then, a process for setting the possible number of games to 12 and setting the possible number of winnings to 8 is performed.

  By performing the processing of step S41 to step S43, even if the condition for updating the RB operation flag to OFF is satisfied and the RB operation flag is updated to OFF, the BB operation flag is ON. In this case, the RB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the RB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), determines the type of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S51), and proceeds to step S52. Move. In step S52, an internal lottery table changing process to be referred to later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S54. Here, when determination of step S53 is NO, it is a case between flags, and when it is YES, it is a case between non-flags. When the set internal lottery table is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, there are cases where it is between flags and non-flags, so that it is determined YES and NO is determined And both. If the set internal lottery table is the RB gaming state internal lottery table, it is always between non-flags, so that it is always determined as YES in the process of step S53.

  In step S54, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 8, and the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S56. As a result, “10” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state (between non-flags), “8” in the general gaming state (between flags), and “7” in the RB gaming state.

  In step S56, the internal lottery table determined in step S51 is referred to, and the stored random number value is compared with the winning number and the lower limit value (L) and upper limit value (U) corresponding to the stored setting. The process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S58, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the address of the internal winning combination storing area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and 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 the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S62, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S63. With this process, the carryover combination can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S63, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S64 in FIG.

  In step S64 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the bonus internal winning is achieved. Specifically, it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the non-flag game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 4 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S66, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S67. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 4 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “0” is performed. In step S67, the RT game number counter is updated to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. In step S72, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT lottery internal lottery table (FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG.

  The AT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 0 or bit 1 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 16, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is any one of red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, or BAR bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  In step S83, the number of games to be played is determined with reference to the AT game number determination table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, the number of games determined in the process of step S83 is added to the AT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, it is determined whether or not the AT operating flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S90, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S86, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S87, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  In step S87, it is determined whether or not the AT priority flag is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 0 in the priority flag storage area ((6) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S89, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S88. In step S88, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S89, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  In step S89, the AT operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S90. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “1” is performed. In step S90, "1" is subtracted from the AT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S92, the AT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S93. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “0” is performed. In this process, when the AT priority flag is on, the AT priority flag is turned off by updating the data of bit 0 in the priority flag storage area ((4) in FIG. 13) to “0”. Update.

  In step S93, it is determined whether the RT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S94, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S94, the RT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 4 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “1” is performed.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S101). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 4 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  In step S102, it is determined whether the RT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S103, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In step S103, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In step S105, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S106. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 4 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “0” is performed. In this processing, when the RT priority flag is on, the RT priority flag is turned off by updating the bit 1 data in the priority flag storage area ((4) in FIG. 13) to “0”. Update.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In step S107, the AT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “1” is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S121. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 0 or bit 1 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S114, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In this RB end time process, an RB operating flag is updated to OFF, and a process of updating the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games to “0” is performed. In step S115, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S116. In this BB end time process, the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is updated to OFF, and the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”. In step S116, "200" is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step 117.

  In step S117, priority flag determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S118. In step S118, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG.

  In step S119, "1" is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S120. In step S120, it is determined whether or not the possible number of winnings is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S121. In step S121, “1” is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S122. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG. In step S123, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG.

  The priority flag determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a winning rate calculation process (step S131), and proceeds to step S132. In this process, the winning rate is calculated by dividing the value of the winning number counter by the value of the winning number counter. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the winning rate is less than 75%. If the winning rate is less than 75%, YES is determined in step S132, and the process proceeds to step S133. If the winning rate is 75% or more, NO is determined in step S132. The process moves to S134.

  In step S133, the RT priority flag is set on and the AT priority flag is set off, and the process proceeds to step S137. In step S134, the RT priority flag is set to OFF and the AT priority flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S137. In step S136, the AT operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S118 in FIG. In step S137, the RT operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S118 in FIG.

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

  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 S146. In step S142, bonus operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S143. In this bonus activation process, the BB activation flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to “350”. In step S143, the winning number counter and the winning number counter are updated to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, a process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, a process of updating the data stored in the carryover combination storage area to “00000000” is performed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S146, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S147, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S147, a process for copying the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter, that is, a process for setting the same number as the insertion number inserted for the current game in the automatic insertion counter is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. .

  The control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the reset interrupt processing of the image control circuit 72a will be described.

  When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. The reset interrupt process is sequentially executed based on the occurrence of this interrupt.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, and the like (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In step S152, an input monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S153. In this process, a process for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71).

  In step S153, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S154. In step S154, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, an image control process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S151.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether or not a command has been received (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S154 in FIG.

  In step S162, it is determined whether or not the received command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S163, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S164. In step S163, a game start command process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S164, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, the data stored in the command buffer is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S154 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the game start command process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is one of red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, or BAR bell (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S165 of FIG. In step S172, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, it is determined whether or not the AT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S165 of FIG. In step S174, with reference to the effect determination table (FIG. 15), effect data corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S165 of FIG.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the image buffer flag is on (step S181). The “image buffer flag” is used to determine whether image data is ready to be written in the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86. This image buffer flag is set on when ready to write, and off when not ready to write. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S182.

  In step S182, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S183. In this image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data is transferred to the image buffer. The specified data includes, for example, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. In step S183, the image buffer flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S184.

  In step S184, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S185, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S151 in FIG. The value that the image control IC counter can take is any one of “0”, “1”, and “2”, and this value is updated by image control IC / int processing that will be described later with reference to FIG. Is called. In the image control IC / int process, a process of adding 1 to the value of the image control IC counter is performed in response to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms.

  In step S185, “0” is set in the image control IC counter, and the flow proceeds to step S186. According to the processing of step S184 and step S185, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/30 ms elapses. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed by the processing in step S184, and when 1000/30 ms has elapsed, image data is transmitted to the image control IC 86 when the image buffer flag is on. The timing can be.

  In step S186, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC 86, and the process proceeds to step S187. In step S187, the image data is transferred from the image buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S188. With this processing, the image data transferred to the image buffer in step S182 described above can be transferred to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S188, the image buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S189. In step S189, the image buffer flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S151 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts in response to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S181). The image control IC counter is a counter used to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed since the previous transmission of the bank switching command from the image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86.

  The 2 ms interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has elapsed (step S201). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S202, and when NO, step S201 is repeated.

  In step S202, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S203. The updated value of the random number counter is referred to when determining an effect group identifier, an effect identifier, and the like. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S203, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201. By this effect data update process, a video (image) corresponding to the effect data set in the process of step S174 in FIG. 29 or the like can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  With reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the liquid crystal display unit 5a after BB is completed will be described.

  The main control circuit 71 performs RT and AT when the operation of the BB is finished, but gives priority to the operation of the RT that determines the replay as the winning combination with a high probability, or notifies that the red 7 bell or the like is the winning combination. Whether to give priority to the operation of the AT is determined based on the winning rate. FIG. 33 is a display example of the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R and the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the winning rate is less than 75%, and FIG. 34 shows the display windows 4L and 4L when the winning rate is 75% or more. It is a display example of 4C, 4R and the liquid crystal display part 5a.

  First, the case where the winning rate is less than 75% will be described. In this case, the main control circuit 71 sets the RT priority flag to ON and sets the RT operating flag to ON. FIG. 33 (1) shows a display example at this time. More specifically, this is a display example when the RT game number counter is “200”, the RT operating flag is “ON”, the AT operating flag is “OFF”, and the AT game number counter is “0”.

  (1) and (A) of FIG. 33 are display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R during the start operation. According to this display example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and the symbols are displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  (1) and (B) of FIG. 33 are display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R during the third stop operation. According to this display example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and “replay-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed along the cross-up line 8a in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Thereafter, the value of the RT game number counter is decremented by “1” for each unit game, and when the RT game number counter becomes “0”, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF and the AT operating flag is updated to ON. The (2) of FIG. 33 is a display example at this time. More specifically, this is a display example when the RT game number counter is “0”, the RT operating flag is “off”, the AT operating flag is “on”, and the AT game number counter is “3”.

  (2) and (A) in FIG. 33 are display examples during the start operation. More specifically, (A-1) is a display example of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R at the start operation, and (A-2) is a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a at this time. According to the display example (A-1), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and the symbols are displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, according to the display example of (A-2), the characters “Aim for red 7 on the left!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display portion 5a. By this display, the player can operate the left stop button 7L at the timing when “Red 7” stops and displays along the active line.

  (2) and (B) of FIG. 33 are display examples at the time of the third stop operation, and more specifically, (B-1) is a display example of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R at the time of the third stop operation. Yes, (B-2) is a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a at this time. According to the display example of (B-1), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combinations corresponding to “red 7-bell-bell” along the cross-down line 8e. Is stopped. Further, according to the display example (B-2), the characters “GOOD!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. By displaying these display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the player can grasp that the red 7 bell has been established as a display combination.

  Next, a case where the winning rate is 75% or more will be described. In this case, the main control circuit 71 sets the AT priority flag to ON and sets the AT operating flag to ON. FIG. 34 (1) shows a display example at this time. More specifically, this is a display example when the RT game number counter is “200”, the RT operating flag is “off”, the AT operating flag is “on”, and the AT game number counter is “3”.

  (1) and (A) in FIG. 34 are display examples during the start operation. More specifically, (A-1) is a display example of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R at the start operation, and (A-2) is a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a at this time. According to the display example (A-1), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and the symbols are displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, according to the display example of (A-2), the characters “Aim for red 7 on the left!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display portion 5a. By this display, the player can operate the left stop button 7L at the timing when “red 7” is stopped and displayed along the active line.

  33 (1) and (B) are display examples during the third stop operation, and more specifically, (B-1) is a display example of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R during the third stop operation. Yes, (B-2) is a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a at this time. According to the display example of (B-1), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combinations corresponding to “red 7-bell-bell” along the cross-down line 8e. Is stopped. Further, according to the display example (B-2), the characters “GOOD!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. By displaying these display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the player can grasp that the red 7 bell has been established as a display combination.

  Thereafter, the value of the AT game number counter is decremented by “1” for each unit game, and when the AT game number counter becomes “0”, the AT operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT operating flag is updated to ON. The (2) of FIG. 34 is a display example at this time. More specifically, this is a display example when the RT game number counter is “200”, the RT operating flag is “ON”, the AT operating flag is “OFF”, and the AT game number counter is “0”.

  (1) and (A) of FIG. 34 are display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R during the start operation. According to this display example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and the symbols are displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  (1) and (B) of FIG. 34 are display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R during the third stop operation. According to this display example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and “replay-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed along the cross-up line 8a in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  As described above, whether the RT operation is prioritized or the AT operation is prioritized after the BB is finished is determined based on the winning rate, but the RT operation is performed regardless of the winning rate. Either AT operation is performed. On the other hand, since they are accustomed to performing an appropriate stop operation, a profit different from the profit given to the beginner is preferentially given to an expert who can set the winning rate to an arbitrary value. Therefore, by providing a profit in a form different from the provision of the game value to the beginner, a difference is provided between the profit given to the beginner and the profit given to the expert. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows both the skilled person and the skilled person to continuously enjoy the game.

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

  In the embodiment, when priority is given to RT, the operation is performed in the order of RT and AT after the end of BB, and when priority is given to AT, the operation is performed in the order of AT and RT after the end of BB. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when giving priority to RT, only RT may be operated after BB ends, and when giving priority to AT, only AT may be operated after BB ends.

  If the winning rate is less than 75%, the RT priority flag is set to ON after BB is finished, and only RT is operated. If the winning rate is 75% or more, the BB After the end, the AT priority flag may be set to ON, and both may be operated in the order of AT and RT. By doing in this way, a difference can be provided in the profit to be given between a beginner who cannot adjust the winning rate and an expert who can adjust the winning rate.

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

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set up with the first type special combination (RB) and the combination continuous action device that operates the first type special combination continuously. It is also possible to provide an accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating the object and the second type special accessory. “Type 2 special character” is a character that activates the condition device related to winning regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. The one that ends the operation when it is The so-called challenge game (CG) and / or single challenge game (SCG) can be mentioned as the second type special combination. Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachilot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a simulated manner for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, 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 example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT game states. 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 an AT game number determination table. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing bonus operation monitoring processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows an AT game number counter update process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a priority flag determination process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows 2ms interruption processing. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display window. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display window.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on the condition that information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means;
A winning combination determination information for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations, wherein the first combination for storing the predetermined game value information in the gaming value information storage means is determined as a winning combination The first winning combination determination information in which the probability of performing is the first probability and the second winning combination determination in which the probability of determining the first combination as the winning combination is a second probability higher than the first probability A winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information including information;
Switching means for switching the winning combination determination information;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the winning combination determining information switched by the switching means in response to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation signal;
In accordance with the output of the stop command signal, based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
A combination of symbols arranged along a line connecting a predetermined symbol stop position on each of the plurality of display units on the condition that the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit. A role determining means for determining whether or not it corresponds to the winning combination;
Automatic storage means for storing information on the predetermined game value in the game value information storage means on the condition that it is determined by the role determination means to correspond to the first combination;
Game value giving means for giving a game value of a quantity corresponding to the second combination on condition that the combination is determined to correspond to the second combination by the combination determination means,
On the condition that the winning combination is determined to correspond to the third combination, an advantageous state in which the probability that the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means is increased to a predetermined end. An advantageous state actuating means that operates until a condition is met;
The ratio of the number of times that the symbol combination corresponding to the determined winning combination is stopped with respect to the number of times the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means is set as a winning rate, and the third combination is determined by the combination determining means. A winning rate calculating means for calculating the winning rate from when it is determined to correspond until the predetermined end condition is satisfied;
In the case where the second combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, an informing means for notifying that the second combination is determined as the winning combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The winning rate calculation means calculates whether to give priority to the notification by the notification means or to switch to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means on condition that the predetermined termination condition is satisfied. Priority order determining means for determining based on the winning rate;
With
If priority is given to the notification by the notification means by the priority order determination means, the notification by the notification means is performed for the first period,
When priority is given to switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means by the priority order determining means, switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means for a second period. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1,
If it is determined by the priority determining means that the notification by the notification means is prioritized, the second winning combination determination by the switching means is performed after the notification by the notification means for the first period. Switch to information,
If it is determined by the priority determining means that priority is given to switching to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means, the switching means to the second winning combination determination information by the switching means during the second period. After switching, the gaming machine is switched to the first winning combination determination information by the switching means, and is notified by the notification means for the first period.

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