JP2008302031A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of maintaining the interest of a player in an internal winning role. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) includes: a main control circuit (71) for performing the operation of a bonus game when one of several kinds of predetermined symbol combinations is displayed in display windows (4L, 4C and 4R); a work RAM (84) storing information indicating a plurality of colors relating to prediction on which internal winning role of blue cherry + blue 7, red cherry + red 7, watermelon 1+ watermelon 2+ green 7 and bell + watermelon 1+ blue cherry + yellow 7 for which one of several kinds of the symbol combinations and one of several kinds of predetermined colors corresponding is to be determined; and a sub control circuit (72) for performing reporting for which the degree of advantageousness to a player is different corresponding to the number of the colors that the color corresponding to a prescribed internal winning symbol combination matches among the plurality of colors relating to the prediction on condition that the prescribed internal winning role is determined. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, the start of rotation of each reel is requested. A start switch that outputs a signal to perform, a stop switch that outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected, and these start Based on signals output from the switch and the stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and each reel is rotated and stopped. That the reel-type gaming machine is known. Normally, in such a swivel type gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and medals are paid out when it is determined that a winning is achieved.

  Currently, in a mainstream spinning machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, this internal lottery result type is set to “internal The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the “winning combination”) and the timing of the stop operation by the player. In other words, if a winning combination is displayed on the display window on the condition that a winning result is obtained by an internal lottery and a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the winning is established. Will be. If a combination of symbols related to the bonus game is displayed on the display window on the condition that a result related to the bonus game is obtained by an internal lottery and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, The operation of the game will start.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a spinning-type game machine in which an internal winning combination associated with a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is determined based on a single start operation has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). In this conventional spinning machine, an internal winning combination in which a symbol combination related to winning and a symbol combination related to a bonus game are associated with each other may be determined.
JP 2004-113292 A

  However, in the conventional swivel-type gaming machine, a characteristic that a winning is established when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the display window is predetermined. That is, even if the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the display window, the player can obtain a limited benefit, so the player for the internal winning combination associated with the combination of symbols related to winning There was a possibility that the interest of waned.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain a player's interest in an internal winning combination.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, when a predetermined internal winning combination of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, An informing means for informing different degrees of advantage for the player according to the number of colors corresponding to a predetermined internal winning combination among a plurality of colors related to the information stored in the prediction information storing means It is characterized by having.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, a start lever described later) Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and an internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination described later) based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) and display by the symbol display means based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and a stop operation (for example, described later) Stop operation detection means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for detecting a push button 7L, 7C, 7R), internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and the stop operation Stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, main control circuit described later) for performing control to stop the variation of symbols performed by the symbol variation means based on detection of the stop operation performed by the detection means 71) and a bonus game that activates a bonus game (for example, a BB gaming state described later and an MB gaming state described later) when any one of a plurality of types of symbol combinations is displayed by the symbol display means. Of the combinations of operating means (for example, means for performing bonus operation check processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the plurality of types of symbols A plurality of types of colors associated with any one of a plurality of predetermined colors (for example, blue described later, red described below, green described below, yellow described below, and white described below) Any internal winning combination (for example, blue cherry + blue 7 described later, red cherry + red 7 described later, watermelon 1 + watermelon 2 + green 7 described later, bell + watermelon 1 + blue cherry + yellow 7 described later) Prediction information storage means (for example, a color pattern storage area described later, described later) for storing information (for example, color pattern information described later) indicating a plurality of colors related to the prediction whether the internal winning combination determination means is determined by the internal winning combination determination means When the predetermined internal winning combination of the plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the information stored in the predicted information storage means Notification means for performing notification (for example, notification for supporting a stop operation described later) having different degrees of advantage for the player according to the number of colors corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination among a plurality of colors. For example, a gaming machine comprising a liquid crystal display device 131 described later and a sub control circuit 72) described later.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the internal winning combination associated with the combination of symbols related to the bonus game is determined, the determined internal winning combination among a plurality of colors expected by the player Notification with different degrees of advantage is performed according to the number of matching colors corresponding to. In other words, the player is given a profit with a different degree of advantage depending on the number of internal winning combinations of a plurality of types that are predicted. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player can freely give superiority or inferiority to the internal winning combination, and can increase interest in the internal winning combination.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the notification means has a different degree of advantage for the player according to the number of types of a plurality of colors related to the information stored by the prediction information storage means. A gaming machine characterized by performing notification.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), the player is provided with a profit having a different degree of advantage depending on the number of color types predicted by the player. In this way, by making the profits obtained even when the same number matches, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the prediction.

  According to the present invention, since the player can freely give superiority or inferiority to the internal winning combination, it is possible to maintain interest in the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A substantially vertical panel display 2a, liquid crystal display 2b, and fixed display 2c are formed in front of the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal portion 4, a medal insertion slot 10 is provided as an opening for receiving a medal as a medium embodying value information related to the game inside the casing of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, on the left side of the pedestal portion 4, 1-BET switches 11 and 2 configured to be selectable by pressing the number of medals provided for one game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). A BET switch 12 and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided. In the embodiment, basically, in one game, an operation of a start lever 6 (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) performed by the player to start rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Is started when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  When the 1-BET switch 11 is pressed, “1” is selected as the inserted number. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed, “2” is selected as the inserted number. When the maximum BET switch 13 is pressed, “3” is selected as the inserted number.

  When these BET switches 11, 12, 13 are pressed, the display line is activated (details will be described later). The operation of pushing the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 and the operation of inserting medals used for one game into the medal insertion slot 10 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”. An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. For example, the operation unit 17 is operated when displaying information such as a game history on a liquid crystal display device 131 described later.

  On the left side of the front part of the pedestal part 4, C / P is switched by pressing the credit / payout of medals to be paid out by displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination along the activated display line. A switch 14 is provided. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the right side of the C / P switch 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. In other words, the change of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R described later starts when the player operates the start lever 6.

  Three stop buttons 7 </ b> L, 7 </ b> C, and 7 </ b> R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 4. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. Here, the operation of pushing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, which will be described later, are disposed behind the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol array in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “green 7 (design 93)”, “yellow 7 (design 94)”, “BAR (design) 95) ”,“ Red Cherry (symbol 96) ”,“ Watermelon (symbol 97) ”,“ Bell (symbol 98) ”, and“ Replay (symbol 99) ”. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  3 shows a main control circuit 71 for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device representing an actuator electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a liquid crystal display device based on a signal transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 is mainly composed of the microcomputer 30 arranged on the substrate. Further, the main control circuit 71 includes a circuit for extracting a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

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

  The ROM 32 stores fixed data such as a program for the CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 55 to 66 described later, and various tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 described later. The ROM 32 stores various signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

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

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

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that controls the rotation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R by outputting a predetermined pulse (hereinafter referred to as “drive pulse”), a hopper drive circuit 41 that controls the operation of the hopper 40, BET A lamp driving circuit 45 that manages lighting and extinguishing of the lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that manages display by the display unit are connected to the CPU 31. Each of these circuits receives a signal output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

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

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

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

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

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse from a sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal to the CPU 31. Based on this signal, the CPU 31 manages the positions of symbols when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the payout of medals is completed when the value of the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 counted by the medal detection unit 40S reaches a designated value.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random number value thus extracted is stored in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “random number storage area”) provided in the RAM 33.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by applying some drive pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The number of drive pulses given to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a configuration is employed in which a signal (hereinafter referred to as “reset pulse”) for resetting the predetermined area is obtained each time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and a drive pulse is applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The number of times given is 336 times. That is, when the drive pulses are given 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate by one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, in the embodiment, a counter (hereinafter referred to as “design”) is incremented by “1” every time this drive pulse is output once and updated to “0” at an appropriate timing after the drive pulse is output 16 times. Counter) ”.

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

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

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 57 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 determines from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the transmitted signal, a signal instructing to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If a winning is established, the CPU 31 supplies a signal instructing to start paying out medals to the hopper driving circuit 41, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out 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 when the count value reaches a specified number, a signal instructing to end the payout of medals is input to the CPU 31. Is done. Thereby, the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 41, and the medal payout is completed.

  The internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. More specifically, the number of lotteries is defined in the internal lottery table determination table in correspondence with the gaming state and a value stored in a carryover combination storage area described later. In the embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state are provided as gaming states. The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state” hereinafter.

  The gaming state includes a gaming state advantageous for the player and a gaming state disadvantageous for the player. The gaming state advantageous to the player basically means a gaming state in which the machine discount is a value of “1” or more. That is, the gaming state advantageous to the player is basically a gaming state in which the player can obtain a profit. On the other hand, a gaming state in which the machine discount is a value smaller than “1” is basically a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. That is, a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is basically a gaming state in which the player cannot obtain profits.

  In light of this, when focusing on the gaming state of the embodiment, the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state are advantageous gaming states (so-called advantageous states), and the RT1 gaming state is an unfavorable gaming state (so-called disadvantageous state). . As for the RT2 gaming state, considering that the state where the combination of symbols related to the bonus game can be displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is continued as described later, the RT2 gaming state is an advantageous game. It can be said that it is in a state.

  Here, the gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 57 to be described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the maximum number of sliding pieces, whether or not the bonus game is being operated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is determined after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and before the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R stop rotating. The amount of rotation of 3R is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in each gaming state is basically four. However, the maximum number of sliding pieces in the MB gaming state is one. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described.

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

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

  In the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 5, an internal lottery table for RT gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. 5, and (3) of FIG. BB gaming state internal lottery table is provided. Thus, the internal lottery table is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state. The RT gaming state internal lottery table is the same as the lottery value and data pointer defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table, except for the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “24”, and is not shown. The internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted sheets, the set value, etc., but illustrations other than the example of the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 5 are omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 6, an internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines hit request flag data corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination determination table for small combination shown in (1) of FIG. 6 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. 6 are provided.

  With reference to FIG. 7, a symbol combination table used when the CPU 31 predicts a display combination, when the CPU 31 specifies a display combination, and when the CPU 31 determines a payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table prescribes winning operation flag data, storage area addition data, and payout number data corresponding to the symbol combinations. The winning action flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning operation flag is provided for the CPU 31 to identify the combination of symbols displayed along the active line. Here, the logical sum of the winning action flags corresponding to the combinations of symbols displayed along the active line is hereinafter referred to as “display combination”. The storage area addition data is data provided for the CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which data of the winning action flag is stored.

  For example, when a symbol combination of “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined as a winning action flag based on the symbol combination table, and blue cherry serves as a display role. . Then, one medal is paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to blue BB, red BB, green BB, or yellow BB is displayed along the active line, the operation of the big bonus game is started without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination is red BB, blue BB, green BB, or yellow BB, the gaming state becomes the BB gaming state. In addition, when a combination of symbols related to red MB or blue MB is displayed along the active line, the middle bonus game starts operating without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination is red MB or blue MB, the gaming state becomes the MB gaming state. Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, in the BB gaming state, the probability that blue cherry + red cherry + bell + watermelon 1 + watermelon 2 is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in the general gaming state. Recognize.

  Here, Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, and Replay 4 are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter. Red BB, blue BB, green BB, and yellow BB are collectively referred to as “BB” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  From the above, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the benefits given to the player, such as paying out medals and starting a bonus game.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the reel stop initial setting table used when the CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines information indicating the stop table in correspondence with the small role data pointer. More specifically, the reel stop initial setting table defines information indicating a stop table corresponding to the small combination data pointer for each piece of information stored in the carryover combination storage area. Here, although not shown in the figure, the stop table defines the number of stop pieces for stop data corresponding to the symbol position. The number of sliding pieces for stop data identifies the order (hereinafter referred to as “priority order”) in which the CPU 31 searches for an appropriate number of sliding pieces from a plurality of predetermined sliding pieces (that is, 0 to 4 pieces). This is information provided for this purpose.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 9, the priority order table used when CPU31 acquires the number of sliding symbols is demonstrated.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the priority order. For example, when the number of stop data slide pieces is “0”, the CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the slide pieces corresponding to the stop data slide piece number “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as the number, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then the priority order “4”, the priority order “3”, the priority order “2”, and the priority order “1”. Similarly, in order. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined most preferentially as the number of sliding frames (details will be described later).

  With reference to (2) of FIG. 9, a priority table used when the CPU 31 determines priority pull-in order data described later will be described.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between the symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the priority order table defines the highest priority order for replay, the highest priority order corresponding to replay for bonuses, and the lowest priority order for small roles. The priority attraction ranking data is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, bonus, and small role corresponding to the attraction priority. “Retraction” or “retraction” is basically performed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the active line. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are stopped.

  With reference to FIG. 10, a bonus operation time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the start of operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operating time table defines information on gaming state flags stored in a gaming state flag storage area, which will be described later, and information on values stored in a bonus end number counter. The gaming state flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one bonus game.

  Various regions provided in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 11 shows a game state flag storage area in which data related to the game state flag is stored. The contents column shown in FIG. 11 shows the contents of the game state flag corresponding to each bit in the game state flag storage area. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001”, it indicates that the RT1 gaming state flag is on. Note that the fact that the RT1 gaming state flag is ON indicates that the RT1 gaming state is operating.

  FIG. 12 shows an internal winning combination storing area in which data of the hit request flag is stored. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 3. For example, when watermelon 1 + watermelon 2 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 57 to be described later), “1” is stored in bits 3 and 4 of the internal winning combination storing area 1. That is, “00011000” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1. The display combination storage area in which data related to the display combination is not shown, but this display combination storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 1 to the internal winning combination storage area 3. ing.

  FIG. 13 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when red BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 57 described later), “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. That is, “00000001” is stored in the carryover combination storage area. Here, the carryover combination is permitted when the combination of symbols related to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 57 described later) is allowed to be displayed along one or more games. This is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the data pointer.

  FIG. 14 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R pressed this time is stored. In the embodiment, the CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

  FIG. 15 shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are valid to be pressed is stored. In the embodiment, the CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are not yet pressed based on the data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

  FIG. 16 shows a symbol storage area in which an identifier provided for the CPU 31 to identify the type of symbol displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier (hereinafter referred to as “symbol code”) for each symbol combination displayed along the display line. That is, the CPU 31 can acquire a symbol code for each symbol combination displayed along the display line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

  In the embodiment, the symbol code corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, the symbol code corresponding to “Blue 7” is “00000010”, the symbol code corresponding to “Green 7” is “00000011”, “Yellow” The symbol code corresponding to “7” is “00000100”, the symbol code corresponding to “BAR” is “00000101”, the symbol code corresponding to “Red Cherry” is “00000110”, and the symbol code corresponding to “Watermelon” is “00000111”. ”And“ Bell ”are defined as“ 00001000 ”, and the symbol code corresponding to“ Replay ”is defined as“ 00000101 ”.

  FIG. 17 shows the expected display combination storage area in which the priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storage area stores priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storage area. The priority pull-in ranking data is obtained when the symbol located at one symbol position is displayed at the position of the center line 8c, and the combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom This is data indicating whether the line is displayed along any of the line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. 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 and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b are configured on substrates different from the substrate 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 from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted 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. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b 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. Is done.

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port. The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 18 does not show the clock pulse generation circuit, the frequency divider, the random number generator, and the sampling circuit, the random number value is extracted by the image control microcomputer 81 executing the program stored in the program ROM 83. It is configured as follows.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 67 to 82 described later). The program ROM 83 stores various tables used by the image control microcomputer 81 for executing the program.

  The work RAM 84 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program. The work RAM 84 stores various information such as effect data described later.

  The calendar IC 85 stores data relating to the date. An operation unit 25 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, date setting and the like are performed by operating the operation unit 25 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the signal transmitted from the operation unit 25 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  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. The control RAM 87 is expanded with registers of the image control IC 86 and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 at every predetermined timing.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. At this time, the image control IC 86 may be effective when processing a large amount of image data, which is data used when generating an image. The image ROM 88 stores image data and the like. The video RAM 89 is a means for temporarily storing information when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. Further, the image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time it finishes transferring the data of the video RAM 89 to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  Further, in the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls effects by sounds, lamps, and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the timing for outputting a sound based on the determined content of the effect (for example, sound data described later). 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. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly performs control related to sound output in accordance with a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. Note that the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b similarly controls the lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of the lamp.

  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. The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs processing for controlling output of sound according to a program stored in the program ROM 113 based on a 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 a command 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 or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is a means for temporarily storing information when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the above-described program.

  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 data and the like for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R based on the signal transmitted by the volume control unit 103.

  With reference to FIG. 19, an effect selection initial setting table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect lottery table selection table to be described later will be described. The effect selection initial setting table defines information indicating an effect lottery table selection table, which will be described later, corresponding to the gaming state managed by the image control microcomputer 81 (hereinafter referred to as “notification gaming state”). In the embodiment, a normal gaming state, a dress change gaming state, a chance zone gaming state, a super chance zone gaming state, an internal hit gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state are provided as the notification gaming state.

  The notification gaming state to be noted in the embodiment is a dress change gaming state. The dress change gaming state basically starts periodically when the RT1 gaming state is activated. For example, as shown in FIG. 85, which will be described later, in the dress change gaming state, an effect is provided in which the costume of the character can be changed to a costume desired by the player. More specifically, in the dress change gaming state, there is a series of effects that are performed over a plurality of games, and an effect in which the character's costume color can be selected according to a stop operation in each game in the plurality of games. Done. Such an effect is hereinafter referred to as a “dress change effect”.

  With reference to FIGS. 20-22, the effect lottery table selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the effect lottery table mentioned later is demonstrated.

  The effect lottery table selection table basically defines information indicating the effect lottery table according to the type of the internal winning combination. However, in the effect lottery table selection table, information indicating the effect lottery table may be defined regardless of the type of the internal winning combination. Furthermore, the effect lottery table selection table may define information indicating the effect lottery table with respect to a mode number described later.

  Specifically, FIG. 20 shows an effect lottery table selection table A that the image control microcomputer 81 refers to when the informing gaming state is the normal gaming state. FIG. 21 shows an effect lottery table selection table B that is referred to by the image control microcomputer 81 when the interrupt effect flag is off when the notification gaming state is the dress change gaming state. In the effect lottery table selection table, information indicating the effect table and lottery values set so that the probability that the information indicating the effect table is selected by the image control microcomputer 81 are defined. FIG. 22 shows an effect lottery table selection table b that is referred to by the image control microcomputer 81 when the interrupt effect flag is on when the notification gaming state is the dress change gaming state. Here, the interruption effect flag is information provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify whether or not another effect different from the effect is performed during the dress change effect. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about examples other than the production lottery table selection table shown in FIGS.

  The effect lottery table used when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the effect number will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect lottery table defines information indicating the effect number. More specifically, the effect lottery table basically defines lottery value information and information indicating the effect number set so that the probability that the information indicating the effect number is selected by the image control microcomputer 81 is different. Yes. The effect number is a number provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify the contents of the effect. In the embodiment, basically, a plurality of effect lottery tables are shown as one effect lottery table group as shown in FIG. 23, but a plurality of effect lottery tables are shown as individual tables as shown in FIG. It may be provided.

  FIG. 23 shows effect lottery tables other than the effect lottery table B1 to the effect lottery table B3 among the effect lottery tables provided in the embodiment. FIG. 24 shows the effect lottery table B1 to the effect lottery table B3 in which information indicating the effect number is defined according to the number of dress change games. The number of dress change games is information provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify the number of games played in the dress change game state.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the effect composition table indicating the contents of effects performed by the image control microcomputer 81 will be described.

  The production configuration table defines production data corresponding to production numbers. More specifically, the production configuration table includes, for each production number, a start operation, a first stop operation, a second stop operation, a third stop operation, a rotation stop of all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and a throw-in operation. The production data is defined corresponding to The image control microcomputer 81 produces an effect by outputting the content of the video shown in FIG. 25 to the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The production data is output by image data that can identify the mode of production in the liquid crystal display unit 2b, light source data that can identify the mode of production in the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speakers 9L and 9R. It is composed of sound source data or the like that can identify the mode of effect produced.

  With reference to FIG. 26, a costume selection animation selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 selects a costume selection animation will be described.

  The costume selection animation selection table defines the costume selection animation corresponding to the current color pattern. The costume selection animation is information provided to identify the order in which the image control microcomputer 81 emphasizes a plurality of predetermined colors displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The color pattern is information provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify a combination of colors provided for production among a plurality of predetermined colors. It should be noted that the color provided for the effect is selected by the player in the dress change effect. In addition, the color pattern shown in the table of FIG. 26 shows a color (a so-called current color pattern) that is a target of processing by the image control microcomputer 81 among colors constituting the color pattern.

  With reference to FIG. 27, a player selection state specifying table used when the image control microcomputer 81 selects a color pattern will be described.

  The player selection state specifying table defines a new color pattern corresponding to the current color pattern. More specifically, the player selection state specifying table defines a new color pattern corresponding to the current color pattern and the value of the player selection state specifying timer. The player selection state specifying timer is a timer provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to grasp the time for emphasizing the plurality of predetermined colors.

  With reference to FIG. 28, an example of a combination of the character's costume color and the established bonus will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, red, blue, green, yellow, and white are used as the costume colors. Also, these colors are basically associated with specific bonuses. Specifically, red is associated with red BB and red MB, blue is associated with blue BB and blue MB, green is associated with green BB, and yellow is associated with yellow BB. ing. In contrast, white is not associated with a specific bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the color of the costume is composed of a combination of three colors. This combination is identified by the color patterns A to G. For example, the color pattern A indicates a combination of one specific color and two white colors. The specific color indicates any one of a plurality of predetermined colors (in the embodiment, red, blue, green, and yellow). The specific color indicates a color selected by the player, and the number of specific colors indicates the number of types of colors selected by the player.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 28, when a predetermined bonus is determined by the CPU 31, the color associated with the predetermined bonus is included in the plurality of colors related to the costume selected according to the stop operation. “Prize”, and “No Prize” otherwise. In other words, the number of specific colors may indicate the number of colors associated with the bonus determined by the CPU 31 that match a plurality of colors related to the costume selected in response to the stop operation.

  With reference to FIG. 29, an interrupt effect generation table referred to by the image control microcomputer 81 when determining whether or not to interrupt another effect different from the dress change effect when the dress change effect is being performed will be described. To do.

  The interrupt effect generation table defines information indicating an interrupt effect flag. More specifically, the interrupt effect generation table defines lottery value information and information indicating the interrupt effect flag set so that the probability of selecting the interrupt effect flag by the image control microcomputer 81 is different for each internal winning combination. is doing.

  With reference to FIG. 30, a dress change interval game number selection table referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 selects a dress change interval game number will be described.

  The dress change interval game number selection table defines information indicating the number of dress change interval games. More specifically, the dress change interval game number selection table includes information on lottery values and information indicating the number of dress change interval games set so that the probability that the dress change interval game number is selected by the image control microcomputer 81 is different. It prescribes. The number of dress change interval games is basically a number that defines the number of games to be played after the operation in a certain dress change gaming state is completed until the operation in the next dress change gaming state is started. That is, in the embodiment, the dress change gaming state is configured to be performed periodically.

  With reference to FIG. 31, a mode selection state selection table to be referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 selects a mode selection state described later will be described.

  The mode selection state selection table defines information indicating a mode selection state described later. More specifically, the mode selection state selection table defines information on lottery values set so that the probability that a mode selection state described later is selected by the image control microcomputer 81 and information indicating a mode selection state described later will be specified. ing.

  With reference to FIG. 32, a mode transition lottery table correction flag table referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires a table correction flag will be described.

  The mode transition lottery table correction flag table defines information indicating the table correction flag in correspondence with the value of the map pointer and the mode selection state. The map pointer is provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to grasp the number of games when the RT1 gaming state is activated. The table correction flag is a flag provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to determine whether or not to switch a mode transition lottery table which will be described later. The mode selection state is information provided for identifying a state in which the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the table correction flag.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the relationship between the mode selection state, the map pointer, and the table correction flag will be described.

  In FIG. 33, when the mode selection state A is selected as the mode selection state, the values of the map pointer are “199” to “297”, “463” to “594”, or “727” to “826”. ", The table correction flag is set to" 1 ". That is, when the mode selection state A is selected as the mode selection state, the table correction flag is irregularly set to “1”. On the other hand, when the mode selection state B is selected as the mode selection state, the map pointer when the table correction flag is “1” and the map pointer when the table correction flag is “0” are alternately displayed. It is shown to be repeated. That is, when the mode selection state B is selected as the mode selection state, the table correction flag is regularly set to “1”. In other words, it is indicated that when the mode selection state B is selected as the mode selection state, the table correction flag periodically becomes “1”.

  With reference to FIG. 34, a mode transition lottery table selection table referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 selects a mode transition lottery table to be described later will be described.

  The mode transition lottery table selection table defines information indicating the mode transition lottery table corresponding to the color pattern 1 and the value of the table correction flag. The color pattern 1 is information indicating a color selected first among a plurality of colors related to the costume selected according to the stop operation. That is, in the embodiment, a mode transition lottery table is provided corresponding to the color selected by the player. This information is stored in the color pattern 1 storage area shown in FIG.

  A mode transition lottery table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines a new mode number based on the current mode number and the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The mode transition lottery table defines information indicating a new mode number corresponding to the current mode number. More specifically, in the mode transition lottery table, the lottery value information set so that the probability that a new mode number is determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differs according to the current mode number and the internal winning combination and new Specifies the mode number information.

  Here, the characteristics of the mode transition random determination table used when the table correction flag is “0” will be described by taking the mode transition random determination table B as an example.

  The mode transition lottery table B basically determines a new mode number when the table correction flag is “0” and the color pattern 1 is red when the RT1 gaming state is activated. Used when.

  For example, if the current mode number is “2” and the red winning symbol is included in the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31, “3” may be determined as the new mode number. That is, if the color selected by the player is the same as the color associated with the determined internal winning combination, a mode number higher than the current mode number can be determined. This can basically be adopted for all mode numbers. However, for the mode numbers “3”, “6”, and “9”, the current mode number is not changed and the current mode number is maintained.

  On the other hand, if the current mode number is “2” and the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 indicates a loss, “1” can be determined as the new mode number. That is, a mode number having a lower number than the current mode number can be determined. This can basically be adopted for all mode numbers. However, for the mode numbers “1”, “4”, and “7”, the current mode number is not changed and the current mode number is maintained.

  On the other hand, if the current mode number is “2”, the red cherry is not included, and an internal winning combination that does not indicate a loss is determined by the CPU 31, the current mode number is not changed and the current mode number is not changed. Mode numbers are maintained. The same is true for all mode numbers.

  The same applies to the mode transition lottery table C to the mode transition lottery table E. For the mode transition lottery table A, if the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 does not indicate losing regardless of the internal winning combination associated with the color selected by the player, the current mode number A higher mode number may be determined.

  Next, the characteristics of the mode transition lottery table used when the table correction flag is “1” will be described using the mode transition lottery table b as an example.

  The mode transition lottery table b basically determines a new mode number when the table correction flag is “1” and the color pattern 1 is red when the RT1 gaming state is activated. Used when.

  For example, if the current mode number is “4” and the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 includes red cherry, “5” or “6” may be determined as the new mode number. That is, if the color selected by the player is the same as the color associated with the determined internal winning combination, a mode number higher than the current mode number can be determined. This can basically be adopted for all mode numbers. However, for the mode number “6”, the current mode number is not changed and the current mode number is maintained.

  On the other hand, if the current mode number is “4” and the internal winning combination including no red cherry is determined by the CPU 31, the current mode number is not changed, and the current mode number is not changed. Maintained. The same is true for all mode numbers.

  The same applies to the mode transition lottery table a and the mode transition lottery table c to the mode transition lottery table e. For this reason, when the table correction flag is “1”, a mode number lower than the current mode number is not determined.

  With reference to FIG. 45, a transition destination mode selection table referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 determines a mode number will be described.

  The transfer destination mode selection table defines information indicating the transfer destination mode number. More specifically, the transfer destination mode selection table includes information on lottery values and mode numbers set so that the probability of determining the transfer destination mode number by the image control microcomputer 81 differs according to the mode transfer timing data. Information to be shown is defined. The mode transition timing data is a number that is referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the mode number of the transition destination according to the gaming state in which the operation is performed by the CPU 31.

  46 to 51, a navigation game number determination table that is referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the navigation game number will be described.

  The navigation game number determination table defines information indicating the number of navigation games. More specifically, the navigation game number determination table defines lottery value information and navigation game number information set so that the probability that the image control microcomputer 81 determines the navigation game number is different for each color pattern. ing. The number of navigation games indicates the number of times that the image control microcomputer 81 performs stop operation support notification described later.

  In the navigation game number determination table, if one of the colors selected by the player does not match the color associated with the determined bonus, the lottery value indicated in the “No Prize” column is displayed. The number of navigation games is determined based on. On the other hand, in the navigation game number determination table, when at least one of the colors selected by the player matches the color associated with the determined bonus, the lottery shown in the “Prize” column is displayed. The number of navigation games is determined based on the value.

  Note that the navigation game number determination table differs depending on the mode number, the game state for notification, and the like when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Specifically, the navigation game number determination table A is referred to when the mode number is “1”, “4”, or “7”. The navigation game number determination table B is referred to when the mode number is “2”, “5”, or “8”. The navigation game number determination table C is referred to when the mode number is “3”, “6”, or “9”. The navigation game number determination table D is referred to when the mode number is “10”. The navigation game number determination table E is referred to when the mode number is “11”. The navigation game number determination table F is referred to when the notification gaming state is the dress change gaming state.

  Here, the relationship between the average number of navigation games determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and the color patterns A to G will be described by focusing on the specific color and white.

  In the case of “No Prize”, the average number of navigation games is configured to decrease in the order of the color pattern A and the color pattern B. That is, the player can obtain the number of navigation games as the number of selected white is larger. As shown in FIG. 28, the color patterns A to G are configured such that the number including white is reduced in the order of the color pattern A and the color pattern B.

  On the other hand, in the case of “Prize”, the average number of navigation games is configured to be different depending on the number of specific colors. When the number of specific colors is “1”, specifically, in the case of color pattern 1, color pattern 3, and color pattern 6, the average number of navigation games is smaller as the number of selected white colors is smaller. Is configured to be high. The same applies to the case where the number of specific colors is “2”. When comparing the case where the number of specific colors is “1” to “3”, it can be seen that the average number of navigation games is relatively higher as the number of specific colors is smaller. When the average of the number of navigation games in “No Prize” is compared with the average of the number of navigation games in “Prize”, it can be seen that the average number of navigation games in “Prize” is relatively higher.

  These also apply to the navigation game number determination table B and the navigation game number determination table C.

  Next, regarding the relationship between the average number of navigation games determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and the mode number, the navigation game number determination table referred to when the mode number is “4”, “5”, “6”. A, navigation game number determination table B, and navigation game number determination table C will be described as examples.

  In the embodiment, in the case of “No Prize” and “Prize” in the same color pattern, the navigation game number determination table A, the navigation game number determination table B, and the navigation game number determination table C in this order. The average number is high. That is, the number of navigation games determined as the mode number increases.

  The same applies to the case where the mode numbers are “1”, “2”, “3” and the mode numbers are “7”, “8”, “9”. Considering these, the mode number is a number indicating the state of one stage among a plurality of predetermined stages indicating the degree of advantage for the player. In other words, the mode number is an index indicating the number of navigation games given to the player.

  With reference to FIG. 52, a navigation game number addition check table that is referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires information related to the navigation game number addition check flag will be described.

  The navigation game number addition check table defines lottery value information that is set so that the probability that the information related to the navigation game number addition check flag is selected by the image control microcomputer 81 is different corresponding to the mode number. That is, the navigation game number addition check table defines lottery value information that is set such that the probability that the navigation game number addition check flag is turned on increases as the mode number increases.

  With reference to FIG. 53, the additional navigation game number determination table referred to when the image control microcomputer 81 adds the number of navigation games will be described.

  The additional navigation game number determination table defines information indicating the number of navigation games. More specifically, the additional navigation game number determination table is a lottery value set so that the probability that information indicating the number of navigation games is selected by the image control microcomputer 81 corresponding to the navigation game number addition check flag and the mode number is different. And information indicating the number of navigation games are defined. In the additional navigation game number determination table, information on lottery values set such that the probability that a relatively high number of navigation games is determined by the image control microcomputer 81 increases as the mode number increases is defined.

  A color pattern storage area provided in the work RAM 84 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The color pattern storage area consists of a 1-byte area and stores information on the color selected based on the stop operation. The color pattern storage area is composed of a color pattern 1 storage area to a color pattern 3 storage area. The image control microcomputer 81 identifies the color pattern based on the information stored in the color pattern storage area and identifies the color selected based on the stop operation.

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

  With reference to FIG. 55, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU (that is, CPU 31) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization by designating a predetermined region for initialization at the end of the game (step S1). For example, the CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S2). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step S3). The random number value extracted in the process of step S3 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 57 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S4). In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S5). In this process, the CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S6). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with the start operation. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the one game time management timer is “0” (step S7). At this time, when the value of the one game time management timer is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S9. On the other hand, when the value of the one game time management timer is not “0”, the CPU 31 digests the one game time management timer (step S8), and then performs the process of step S9. The one game time management timer is a timer provided for the CPU 31 to grasp the time from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R until reaching a certain speed.

  In step S9, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “3671” in the value of the one game time management timer (step S10). Further, the CPU 31 stores “07H” in the effective stop button storage area and stores “0” in the operation stop button storage area. Since “07H” is expressed as “00000011” in binary, storing “07H” in the effective stop button storage area indicates that all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are effective. Data is stored in the effective stop button storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S12). In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S13). In this process, the CPU 31 performs prediction of the display combination, determination of the display combination, and determination of the number of medals to be paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S13. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S15). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S16). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S17). At this time, if the BB gaming status flag or the MB gaming status flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S19). In this process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20. On the other hand, when both the BB gaming state flag and the MB gaming state flag are off, the CPU 31 performs RT game number control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S18). In this process, the CPU 31 starts an operation in the RT gaming state based on the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 20.

  In step S20, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66, and then performs a process of step S1. In this process, the CPU 31 starts operating the bonus game when a condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied.

  With reference to FIG. 56, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the CPU 31 sets “40000” in the demonstration timer. The demonstration timer is a timer provided for the CPU 31 to grasp the time until a demonstration effect described later is performed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected (step S22). For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, when the passage of the medal is detected, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S23. On the other hand, when the passage of the medal is not detected, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S <b> 23, the CPU 31 sets “1” to “3” as maximum input values indicating the maximum input number at which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S24). At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S27), and then performs the process of step S28. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the inserted number counter and stores “5” in the effective line counter. The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command (step S26), and then performs the process of step S28. The medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in response to the input operation.

  In step S28, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal is in the process of passing. At this time, if the medal is in the process of passing, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S30. On the other hand, if the medal is not in the middle of passing, the CPU 31 checks the BET switch (step S29), and then performs the process of step S30. In step S29, when the BET switch 11, 12, 13 is pressed and there is an input from the BET switch 11, 12, 13, the CPU 31 determines the type of the BET switch 11, 12, 13 and the input number counter. , The credit counter value, and the maximum insertion value, a value to be added to the insertion number counter value is calculated, and the insertion number counter value is updated.

  In step S30, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is “1” or more, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is less than “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S31.

  In step S31, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the demonstration timer is “0”. At this time, if the value of the demonstration timer is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S32. On the other hand, when the value of the demonstration timer is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S22.

  In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c are turned off. At this time, if the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c are turned off, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S22. On the other hand, when the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c are not turned off, the CPU 31 turns off the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c (step S33). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a demo command (step S34). The demo command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, triggered by the reception of the demo command. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S36.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S22.

  In step S36, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S37), and then performs a process of step S3 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S22.

  With reference to FIG. 57, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S41). For example, when the game state is the general game state and the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the internal lottery table for the general game state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “ 30 "is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 acquires the extracted random number value as a determination random value (step S42). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S43). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S44). Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S45). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (step S46). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S45 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the CPU 31 obtains the small role data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S50), and then performs the process of step S51. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S47.

  In step S47, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S48). At this time, when the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the small character data pointer, sets “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S49), The process of step S51 is performed. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43.

  In step S51, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the small role data pointer is less than “7”. At this time, if the value of the small combination data pointer is less than “7”, the CPU 31 acquires the address of the internal winning combination storing area 1 (step S52), and then performs the process of step S54. On the other hand, when the value of the small combination data pointer is “7” or more, the CPU 31 acquires the address of the internal winning combination storing area 2 (step S53), and then performs the process of step S54.

  In step S54, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table for small roles, and acquires a winning request flag based on the data pointer for small roles. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area in which the acquired address is set (step S55). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S56). At this time, if the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S57. On the other hand, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S60.

  In step S57, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus data pointer is “0”. If the value of the bonus data pointer is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S60. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus data pointer is not “0”, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area. Store (step S58). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the RT2 game state flag and resets the RT1 game state flag and the RT game number counter (step S59). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S60. That is, when determining the internal winning combination related to the bonus, the CPU 31 starts the operation in the RT2 gaming state.

  In step S <b> 60, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storage area and the value stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 in the internal winning combination storage area 3. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S61). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 sets “1” in bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 (step S62), and then step S5 in FIG. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S5 of FIG.

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

  With reference to FIG. 58, the reel stop initial setting process showing a procedure for initializing the process related to the control in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 selects a stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table and stores its address (step S71). For example, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is “00H”, the CPU 31 selects TBL04 based on the reel stop initial setting table when determining the bell + watermelon 2 + blue cherry as the internal winning combination. , Store its address. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S72). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S73). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been pressed yet. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S74), and then performs the process of step S6 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 59, the CPU 31 predicts a display combination according to each symbol position data, and shows the expected display combination storing process showing the procedure for obtaining the priority pull-in order data determined based on the predicted display combination. explain.

  First, the CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of search times (step S81). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “08H” as the stop button check data (step S82). Subsequently, the CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S83). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the effective stop button storage area is “0” (step S84). At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85.

  In step S85, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the number of searches is executed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86. On the other hand, when the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83.

  In step S86, the CPU 31 determines reels 3L, 3C, 3R (hereinafter referred to as “search target reels”) to be searched based on the stop button check data, and sets the address of the expected display combination storing area. That is, in steps S83 to S86, the CPU 31 uses the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating to the left and are not determined as the search target reels as the search target reels. Has been decided. Here, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 refers to the data stored in the expected display combination storage area for the left reel by designating the address of the expected display combination storage area for the left reel. can do. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S87). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S88.

  In step S88, the CPU 31 refers to a symbol arrangement table (not shown) in which a symbol code for identifying a symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with a symbol position, and symbol position data Based on the above, the symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S89), and then performs a process of step S90. In this process, the CPU 31 predicts a display combination.

  In step S90, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 31 determines the priority pull-in order data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in order data acquired in step S90 in the expected display combination storing area (step S91). Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S92). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S93). At this time, when the number of symbol checks is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S94. On the other hand, when the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S88.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of searches. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S95). At this time, when the number of searches is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S <b> 6 in FIG. 55. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S96.

  In step S96, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the entire symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3” (step S97). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores a symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S99). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S82.

  As described above, in the expected display combination storing process, the CPU 31 basically includes a combination of symbols that are displayed when the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. It is predicted whether or not it will be a combination of symbols, or a combination of symbols related to which display combination.

  Referring to FIG. 60, CPU 31 determines a display combination or the like based on a combination of symbols displayed along the effective line, and displays a display combination showing a procedure of processing for storing these in a predetermined area of each area. The search process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 resets the display combination storing area and acquires the head address of the symbol storing area (step S101). When acquiring the head address of the symbol storage area, the CPU 31 can refer to the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the center line 8c. On the other hand, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S113 described later), and the CPU 31 refers to the respective data in the order of the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross down line 8e, and the cross up line 8a. can do.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the symbol combination table. When the head address of the symbol combination table is set, the CPU 31 receives the symbol combination corresponding to “blue cherry” shown in the symbol combination table representing the symbol type corresponding to the symbol type constituting the symbol combination, and a prize. The operation flag, the storage area addition data, and the payout number can be referred to. On the other hand, the CPU 31 can refer to each data shown in the symbol combination table according to the order of red cherry and bell by updating the address of the symbol combination table (step S110 described later).

  In step S103, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the rotating identifier (step S104). At this time, if they match, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S105. On the other hand, if they do not match, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S105, the CPU 31 obtains a winning action flag and storage area addition data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area 1 and adds the address based on the storage area addition data (step S106). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the data stored in the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (step S107). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S108). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the CPU 31 acquires the payout number, adds the value to the payout number counter (step S109), and then performs the process of step S110. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S110, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the updated address is an end code (step S111). At this time, if the updated address is an end code, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S112. On the other hand, if the updated address is not an end code, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S103.

  In step S112, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter is executed, the CPU 31 performs the following process according to the process that called the display combination search process. Specifically, when the CPU 31 calls the display combination search process from the main game main process (FIG. 55) executed by the CPU 31, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S14 in FIG. If the display combination retrieval process is called from the above, the process of step S90 in FIG. 59 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S113), and then performs the process of step S102.

  As described above, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to one effective line with the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table, and then transfers them to other effective lines. The combination of symbols stored in the corresponding three symbol storage areas is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for each active line, and determines the display combination or predicts the display combination. .

  With reference to FIG. 61, the priority attraction | rank ranking data acquisition process which showed the procedure of the process in which CPU31 acquires the priority attraction | straction-in ranking data according to symbol position data is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel 3L (step S121). At this time, if the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S123. On the other hand, if the search target reel is not the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 resets bit 0 of the display combination storing area 1 (step S122), and then performs the process of step S123.

  In step S123, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the right reel 3R. At this time, if the search target reel is the right reel 3R, the CPU 31 resets bit 1 of the display combination storing area 1 (step S124), and then performs the process of step S125. On the other hand, if the search target reel is not the right reel 3R, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125.

  In step S125, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR operation between the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the result is stored in the display combination storage area. Logical AND with data. That is, the symbol combination related to the display combination corresponding to the bit in which “1” is stored in the logical product result is not included in the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S126). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S129. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S127.

  In step S127, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S137. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is on. At this time, if the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S137. On the other hand, if the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S129.

  In step S129, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (step S130). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S131.

  In step S131, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the drawn-in data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S132). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S134. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently acquires the priority pull-in rank data, and sets the logical sum of the priority pull-in rank data and the logical product acquired in step S131 as a new priority. Set as pull-in rank data (step S133). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S134.

  In step S134, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S135). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the priority pull-in rank data (step S136), and then performs the process of step S91 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S131.

In step S137, “0” is set as the priority pull-in rank data. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S91 in FIG. Thus, when the combination of symbols related to the display combination predicted after the second stop operation and before the third stop operation is not included in the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination, the priority pull-in ranking Data indicating stop prohibition is set in the data. Therefore, in the third stop operation, basically, a symbol combination related to a display combination that is not included in a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed along the active line.

  With reference to FIG. 62, the reel stop control process in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S141). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S142. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S141 again.

  In step S142, the CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data based on the operation stop button and the symbol counter (step S144). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S145). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S146.

  In step S 146, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with a stop operation, a control for automatically stopping the variation of the symbol, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S147). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (step S148). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S149). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S150.

  In step S150, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S13 of FIG. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S151), and then the process of step S141. I do. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, it is determined when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating are stopped before the process for stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. The possible display combination is predicted, and information on the expected display combination for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding expected display combination storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the priority attraction | suction control process which showed the procedure of the process in which CPU31 determines the number of sliding frames is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 selects an address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button, and adds based on the symbol counter (step S161). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S162). Subsequently, the CPU 31 searches for the highest priority pull-in rank data within the range of the number of checks and sets it as the highest priority flag data (step S163). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, and sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order (step S164). Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds the address of the priority order table based on the number of stop data sliding symbols (step S165). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S166.

  In step S166, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds the number of sliding frames to the address of the expected display combination storing area, and obtains priority pull-in rank data (step S167). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in rank data is lower than the highest priority flag data (step S168). At this time, if the acquired priority pull-in order data is less than the highest priority flag data, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S170. On the other hand, if the acquired priority pull-in order data does not fall below the highest priority flag data, the CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (step S169), and then performs the process of step S170.

  In step S170, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S171). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the CPU 31 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been retracted (step S172), and then performs the process of step S146 of FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S166. In step S172, when there are a plurality of retracted sliding pieces, the CPU 31 restores the number of sliding pieces that were retracted last.

  Thus, in the priority attraction-in control process, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols on which a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in at a higher priority is displayed from among the number of types of sliding symbols. To do.

  With reference to FIG. 64, a bonus end check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 ends the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S181). At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In step S182, the CPU 31 performs bonus end processing. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S183). By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20 in FIG.

  Thus, in the bonus end check process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game based on the bonus end number counter or the like.

  With reference to FIG. 65, a description will be given of the RT control process in which the CPU 31 shows the procedure of the process for starting and ending the operation in the RT gaming state.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on (step S191). At this time, if the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG. On the other hand, when the RT2 gaming state flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S192.

  In step S192, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S195. On the other hand, when the RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S193.

  In step S193, the CPU 31 determines whether or not red cherry or blue cherry is determined as the display combination. At this time, if red cherry or blue cherry is determined as the display combination, the CPU 31 stores the RT1 game state flag and stores “1200” in the RT game number counter (step S194). Next, the process of step S20 in FIG. 55 is performed. On the other hand, if neither the red cherry nor the blue cherry is determined as the display combination, the process of step S20 in FIG. 55 is performed.

  In step S195, the CPU 31 decrements the value of the RT game number counter by “1”, and then the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S196). At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 resets the RT1 game state flag (step S197), and then performs the process of step S20 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  As described above, in the RT control process, the CPU 31 starts the RT game state operation based on the RT game state in which the operation is performed, the type of display combination, the value of the RT game number counter, or a combination thereof. Terminate.

  With reference to FIG. 66, a bonus operation check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is red BB, blue BB, green BB, yellow BB, red MB, or blue MB (step S201). At this time, if the display combination is red BB, blue BB, green BB, yellow BB, red MB, or blue MB, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S202. On the other hand, when the display combination is not any of red BB, blue BB, green BB, yellow BB, red MB, and blue MB, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S205.

  In step S202, the CPU 31 resets the carryover combination storage area, the RT1 gaming state flag, the RT2 gaming state flag, and the RT gaming number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table and performs bonus operating time processing based on the display combination (step S203). In the bonus operation time process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table, updates the game state flag corresponding to the display combination, and stores the bonus end number corresponding to the display combination in the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S204). By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the start of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S1 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 205, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value stored in bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storage area 2 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in bit 0 to bit 4 of the display combination storing area 2 is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S1 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value stored in bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storage area 2 is not “0”, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S206), The process of step S1 of 55 is performed.

  Thus, in the bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game based on the display combination. In other words, when the CPU 31 displays a combination of symbols related to the bonus game along the active line, the operation of the bonus game is started.

  Referring to FIG. 67, an inter-board communication task showing a sequence of processing performed by image control microcomputer 81 constituting sub control circuit 72 in response to reception of a command from CPU 31 constituting main control circuit 71. Will be described. Although a sound task and a ramp task are also performed, illustration is omitted.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 checks reception of a command (step S301). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S302). At this time, if a command different from the previous command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S303. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S301 again.

  In step S303, the image control microcomputer 81 updates various types of information such as storage of an internal winning combination. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts a random number value (step S304) and distributes the message (step S305). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S301.

  With reference to FIG. 68, a drawing control task showing a procedure of processing in which the image control microcomputer 81 draws an image in response to reception of a message will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a message has been received (step S311). At this time, when a message is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S312), and then performs a process of step S313. On the other hand, if the message is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S313.

  In step S313, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt counter is “3”. At this time, if the value of the VSYNC interrupt counter is “3”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S314. On the other hand, if the value of the VSYNC interrupt counter is not “3”, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S313 again.

  In step S314, the image control microcomputer 81 performs animation data update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 performs registration of a cursor animation, initialization of a player selection state specifying timer, and the like. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a drawing process (step S315), and then performs a process of step S311.

  With reference to FIG. 69, an effect content determination process showing a procedure of a process for the image control microcomputer 81 to perform an effect according to a command from the CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (step S321). At this time, when the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S322. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S324.

  In step S322, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this effect lottery process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and registers the effect number. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect configuration table, registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S323), and then performs the process of step S313 in FIG. I do.

  In step S324, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a reel stop command. At this time, when it is time to receive a reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S325. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S328.

  In step S325, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data for the stop operation based on the registered effect number. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S326). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a player selection state specifying process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S327). Then, the process of step S313 in FIG. 68 is performed. In this player selection state specifying process, the image control microcomputer 81 selects a color pattern based on the player selection state specifying timer. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “2”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S313 in FIG.

  In step S328, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination command is being received. At this time, when the display combination command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (step S329). Next, the process of step S313 in FIG. 68 is performed. On the other hand, if the display combination command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S330.

  In step S330, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received. At this time, when the medal insertion command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S331. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S336.

  In step S331, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming flag is on. At this time, if the in-game flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S313 in FIG. On the other hand, if the in-game flag is off, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S332. The in-game flag is processing based on detection of the first throwing operation when a plurality of throwing operations are detected from when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped until the start operation is detected. It is a flag provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify whether or not.

  In step S332, the image control microcomputer 81 turns on the gaming flag. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a mode setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S333). In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the mode number of the transfer destination. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S334.

  In step S334, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a dress change management process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 starts the operation in the dress change game state based on the number of dress change interval games. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect configuration table, registers effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number (step S335), and then performs the process of step S313 in FIG. I do.

  In step S336, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a bonus start command. At this time, if it is a bonus start command reception time, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus start time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S337), and then in step S313 of FIG. Process. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes various information according to the type of bonus. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S338.

  In step S338, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is time to receive a bonus end command. At this time, if it is a bonus end command reception time, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus end time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S339), and then in step S313 of FIG. Process. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines a mode number according to the type of bonus game operated by the CPU 31 at the end of the operation of the bonus game. On the other hand, if the bonus end command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a demo process (step S340), and then performs a process of step S313 in FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 registers effect data corresponding to the mode number. For example, the contents of display example C shown in FIG. 84 and the contents shown in display example D are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  With reference to FIG. 70, the effect lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect number and the like when receiving the start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a mode change check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S341). In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the mode number based on the internal winning combination, the current mode number, and the like. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a navigation game number selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S342). In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the number of navigation games based on a color pattern or the like. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 selects an effect lottery table selection table based on the effect selection initial setting table (step S343). For example, when the notifying gaming state is the normal gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect lottery table selection table A based on the effect selection initial setting table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect lottery table selection table and selects the effect lottery table based on the internal winning combination (step S344). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect lottery table selection table A, and selects the effect lottery table A1 when the internal winning combination is lost. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect number by lottery and registers the effect number (step S345). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect lottery table A1 and, when the random number for effect selection is “99”, selects “1” as the effect number. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect rewriting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S346), and performs a process of step S347. In this effect rewriting process, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the effect number based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S347, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the registered effect number is any one of “10” to “18”. At this time, if the registered production number is any one of “10” to “18”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the animation selection table for selecting clothes and the like, and sets the current color pattern. Based on this, an animation for selecting costumes and the like is selected and registered (step S348), and the process of step S323 of FIG. On the other hand, if the registered production number is not any of “10” to “18”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S323 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 71, a mode change check process will be described which shows a procedure in which the image control microcomputer 81 updates the mode number based on the current mode number and the like.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S351). At this time, if the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S342 in FIG. On the other hand, when both the BB gaming state flag and the MB gaming state flag are off, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S352.

  In step S352, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the mode number is “10” or “11”. At this time, if the mode number is “10” or “11”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S342 in FIG. On the other hand, if the mode number is neither “10” nor “11”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S353.

  In step S353, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT2 gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S342 in FIG. On the other hand, if the RT2 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S354.

  In step S354, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S355. On the other hand, if the RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S358.

  In step S355, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the mode transition lottery table correction flag table, and acquires a table correction flag based on the map pointer and the mode selection state. For example, when the mode selection state is the mode selection state A and the value of the map pointer is “200”, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the table correction flag based on the mode transition lottery table correction flag table. “1” is acquired. This is equivalent to updating the table correction flag to ON. Here, when the mode selection state is the mode selection state B, “1” is periodically acquired as the value of the table correction flag. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to obtain a benefit that the mode number can be changed periodically to a mode number having a higher degree of advantage than the current mode number.

  Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the mode transition lottery table selection table and selects the mode transition lottery table based on the color pattern 1 (step S356). For example, when the value of the mode correction flag is “1” and the color pattern 1 indicates blue, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the mode transition lottery table and selects the mode transition lottery table c. . Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 adds “1” to the value of the map pointer (step S357), and then performs the process of step S358.

  In step S358, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the mode transition lottery table, updates the mode number based on the internal winning combination and the current mode number, and then performs the process of step S342 in FIG. For example, in step S358, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the mode transition lottery table c in step S357, the internal winning combination is blue cherry, the current mode number is “4”, and the extracted random number value is “4”. In the case of “250”, the mode transition lottery table c is referred to, and “4” that is the current mode number is updated to “5” that is the new mode number.

  Thus, in the mode change check process, when the internal winning combination associated with the color selected by the player is determined, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the current mode number to the mode number with a high degree of advantage. May be changed. That is, according to this configuration, since the degree of advantage can be changed based on the internal winning combination selected by the player, the player's interest in the internal winning combination can be increased.

  With reference to FIG. 72, the navigation game number selection process in which the image control microcomputer 81 shows the procedure of the process for determining the number of navigation games based on the color pattern will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the BB gaming status flag or the MB gaming status flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S343 in FIG. On the other hand, if both the BB gaming status flag and the MB gaming status flag are off, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S362.

  In step S362, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT2 gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S363. On the other hand, when the RT2 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S343 in FIG.

  In step S363, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the previous RT2 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the previous RT2 gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S343 in FIG. On the other hand, if the previous RT2 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S364.

  In step S364, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the navigation game number determination table, selects the navigation game number based on the color patterns 1 to 3, and stores it. For example, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the navigation game number determination table A when the mode number is “1”. Here, when the player selects red as the costume color and white as the other color, the red color selected by the player when the bonus is determined matches the color associated with the bonus. The number of navigation games is determined based on the lottery value defined in the “Prize” field. At this time, if the random value extracted by the image control microcomputer 81 is “25000”, “20” is determined as the number of navigation games. On the other hand, when the red color selected by the player does not match the color associated with the bonus, the number of navigation games is determined based on the lottery value defined in the “No Prize” field.

  That is, when a bonus is included in the determined internal winning combination, if this internal winning combination is an internal winning combination associated with the color expected by the player, the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation games will be described later. Stop operation support notification may be performed. In other words, if the prediction of which internal winning combination of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined is correct, information advantageous to the player is notified. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player can freely give superiority or inferiority to the internal winning combination, and can maintain interest in the internal winning combination. On the other hand, even if the prediction is not correct, the number of navigation games can be determined based on the result of the predetermined lottery, so that the player can have an expectation that advantageous information will be notified.

  Since the color pattern is defined according to the number of colors that can be matched with the determined internal winning combination among the plurality of colors predicted by the player, the number of navigation games is determined according to the number of matches. Will be. That is, the player is provided with a profit with a different degree of advantage depending on the number of internal winning combinations of a plurality of types that are expected to be determined. Furthermore, since the color pattern is defined according to the number of color types predicted by the player, the number of navigation games is determined according to the number of color types predicted by the player. In this way, a configuration is adopted in which the profits obtained are different even when the same number matches.

  Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the additional navigation game number determination table and adds it to the number of navigation games (step S365). For example, when the mode number is “4” and the random number value extracted by the image control microcomputer 81 is “32360”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the additional navigation game number determination table and determines the number of navigation games. “20” is determined, and the number of navigation games is added. That is, the number of navigation games can be added based on a predetermined lottery result and a mode number.

  With reference to FIG. 73, the effect rewriting process showing the procedure of the process in which the image control microcomputer 81 changes the effect number based on the internal winning combination with the reception of the start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the dress change gaming state flag is on (step S371). At this time, if the dress change gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the interrupt effect generation table, acquires the interrupt effect flag (step S372), and then performs the process of step S373. . For example, when the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination and the extracted random number value is “230”, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires “1”. On the other hand, if the dress change gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S375.

  In step S373, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interruption effect flag is on. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not “1” has been acquired in the process of step S372. At this time, if the interrupt effect flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect lottery table selection table, selects and updates the effect number based on the internal winning combination (step S374), and then continues. The process of step S375 is performed. For example, when the notification gaming state is the dress change gaming state, the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, and the interruption effect flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 determines in this process. The effect lottery table selection table is changed to the effect lottery table selection table b. Then, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect lottery table selection table b and acquires the effect lottery table B6. Furthermore, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect lottery table B6 and selects the effect number “20”. On the other hand, when the interruption effect flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S375.

  In the process of step S375, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S347 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S376. The dress change operation game number counter is a counter provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to count the number of remaining games in which a dress change effect is performed.

  In step S376, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interrupt effect flag is on. At this time, if the interruption effect flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the dress change operation game number counter by “1” (step S377), and then performs the process of step S378. On the other hand, when the interruption effect flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S378.

  In step S378, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 selects and stores the dress change interval game number based on the dress change interval game number selection table ( Step S379) Next, the process of step S347 of FIG. 70 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S347 of FIG.

  In this way, in the effect rewriting process, if the predetermined internal winning combination is determined when the dress change gaming state is activated, the image control microcomputer 81 performs another effect during the dress change effect. Interrupt. Thus, when a predetermined internal winning combination that cannot be pulled in depending on the timing at which the stop operation is detected is determined, the dress change effect in which the color is selected based on the stop operation can be prevented.

  With reference to FIG. 74, a player selection state specifying process showing a procedure of a process in which the image control microcomputer 81 selects a color pattern will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the dress change gaming state flag is on (step S381). At this time, if the dress change game state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S382. On the other hand, if the dress change game state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S313 in FIG.

  In step S382, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interruption effect flag is on. At this time, if the interruption effect flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S313 in FIG. On the other hand, when the interruption effect flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires a player selection state specifying timer (step S383), and then performs the process of step 384.

  In step S384, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “2”. At this time, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “2”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the player selection state specifying table and selects a color pattern based on the player selection state specifying timer. Then, it is stored in the color pattern 1 storage area (step S385), and then the process of step S313 in FIG. 68 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is not “2”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S386.

  In step S386, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “1”. At this time, if the value of the dress change operation game number counter is “1”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the player selection state specifying table and selects a color pattern based on the player selection state specifying timer. Then, it is stored in the color pattern 2 storage area (step S387), and then the process of step S313 in FIG. 68 is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the dress change operation game number counter is not “1”, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the player selection state specifying table, selects a color pattern based on the player selection state specifying timer, The data is stored in the color pattern 3 storage area (step S388), and then the process of step S313 in FIG. 68 is performed.

  As described above, in the player selection state specifying process, the image control microcomputer 81 stores information on the color pattern determined based on the stop operation in a predetermined color pattern storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 75, the mode setting process in which the image control microcomputer 81 has shown the procedure of the process which determines a mode number based on a game state flag etc. is demonstrated.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S391). At this time, if the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S334 in FIG. On the other hand, when both the BB gaming state flag and the MB gaming state flag are off, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S392.

  In step S392, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S397. On the other hand, when both the RT1 gaming state flag and the RT2 gaming state flag are OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S393.

  In step S393, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is the 50th G after the bonus game. At this time, if it is the 50th G after the bonus game, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the mode transition timing data 1 (step S394), and then performs the process of step S401. On the other hand, if it is not the 50th G after the bonus game, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S395.

  In step S395, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the previous RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the previous RT1 gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the mode transition timing data 3 (step S396), and then performs the process of step S401. On the other hand, if the previous RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S397.

  In step S397, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the RT2 gaming state flag is off and whether the RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT2 gaming state flag is off and the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S398. On the other hand, if the RT2 gaming state flag is on or the RT1 gaming state flag is off, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S334 in FIG.

  In step S398, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the previous RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the previous RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S334 in FIG. On the other hand, if the previous RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 selects a mode selection state based on the mode selection state selection table, and adds “1” to the map pointer (step S399). . Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the mode transition timing data 2 (step S400). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S401.

  In step S401, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the transition destination mode selection table, selects and stores a mode number based on the mode transition timing data, and then performs the process of step S334 in FIG. For example, when the mode transition timing data 1 is set and the extracted random number value is “150”, the image control microcomputer 81 selects “2” as the mode number based on the transition destination mode selection table.

  With reference to FIG. 76, the dress change management process in which the image control microcomputer 81 shows the procedure of the process for operating the dress change gaming state will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S411). At this time, if the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus game operating dress change management process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S412). Next, the process of step S335 in FIG. 69 is performed. In the bonus game operating dress change management process, the image control microcomputer 81 operates the dress change gaming state based on the bonus game number management counter. On the other hand, when both the BB gaming state flag and the MB gaming state flag are off, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S413.

  In step S413, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S414. On the other hand, if the RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S417.

  In step S414, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the previous RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the previous RT1 gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S417. On the other hand, if the previous RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S415.

  In step S415, the image control microcomputer 81 selects and stores the number of dress change interval games based on the dress change interval game number selection table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 selects and stores the mode selection state based on the mode selection state selection table (step S416), and then performs the process of step S335 in FIG.

  In step S417, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S418. On the other hand, if the RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S335 in FIG.

  In step S418, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the dress change interval game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the dress change interval game number counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S335 in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the dress change interval game number counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the dress change interval game number counter by “1” (step S419), and then in step S420. Process.

  In step S420, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the dress change interval game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the dress change interval game number counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S421. On the other hand, if the value of the dress change interval game number counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S335 of FIG.

  In step S421, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a dress change game state flag and stores “3” as the value of the dress change operation game number counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a navigation game number addition check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S422). In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires a navigation game number addition check flag based on the mode number. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S335 in FIG.

  As described above, in the dress change management process, the image control microcomputer 81 has an opportunity to acquire a navigation game number addition check flag based on the mode number every time the value of the dress change interval game number counter becomes “0”. Granted to the person. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 can periodically give the player a profit corresponding to the mode number. Furthermore, in the dress change management process, the image control microcomputer 81 is periodically given to the player an opportunity to select a character costume color. Thus, by periodically reflecting the player's intention in the effect, the player's interest in the effect can be maintained.

  77. With reference to FIG. 77, a bonus game operating dress change management process showing a procedure for determining whether or not the image control microcomputer 81 operates the dress change gaming state based on the bonus game number management counter. explain.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the bonus game number management counter (step S431). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the bonus game number management counter is “4” (step S432). At this time, if the value of the bonus game number management counter is “4”, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S433. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus game number management counter is not “4”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S335 in FIG.

  In step S433, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a dress change game state flag and stores “3” in the value of the dress change operation game number counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a navigation game number addition check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S434), and then performs a process of step S335 of FIG.

  As described above, in the bonus game operating dress change management process, the image control microcomputer 81 starts the operation in the dress change gaming state based on the value of the dress change operating game number counter.

  With reference to FIG. 78, the navigation game number addition check process will be described, in which the image control microcomputer 81 shows the procedure of the process for acquiring the navigation game number addition check flag.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S441). At this time, if the BB gaming state flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S442. On the other hand, when the BB gaming state flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S445.

  In step S442, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the red BB gaming state or the blue BB gaming state is set. At this time, if the game state is the red BB game state or the blue BB game state, the image control microcomputer 81 sets “12” as the mode number (step S443), and then performs the process of step S445. On the other hand, if neither the red BB gaming state nor the blue BB gaming state is set, the image control microcomputer 81 sets “13” as the mode number (step S444), and then performs the process of step S445.

  In step S445, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the navigation game number addition check table, acquires a navigation game number addition check flag based on the mode number, and then performs the process of step S335 in FIG.

  Thus, in the navigation game number addition check process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to give the player an opportunity to add the number of navigation games based on the mode number.

  Referring to FIG. 79, a bonus start time process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the image control microcomputer 81 initializes information according to the type of bonus triggered by reception of a bonus start command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes various information such as registration of effect data according to the type of bonus (step S451). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is at the start of the BB gaming state (step S452). At this time, if it is at the start of the BB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “27” in the bonus game number management counter (step S453), and then performs the processing of step S313 in FIG. . On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the BB game state, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “11” in the bonus game number management counter (step S454), and then performs the process of step S313 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 80, a bonus end process will be described, in which the image control microcomputer 81 shows a procedure of a process for determining a mode number when the operation in the BB gaming state ends.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes various information (step S461). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the red BB gaming state or the blue BB gaming state is over (step S462). At this time, when the red BB gaming state or the blue BB gaming state is over, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “10” as the mode number (step S463), and then in step S313 of FIG. Process. On the other hand, if it is not at the end of either the red BB gaming state or the blue BB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “11” as the mode number (step S464), and then step S313 in FIG. Perform the process. It should be noted that “10” or “11” is stored as the mode number from the end of the bonus game operation until 50 games are played.

  With reference to FIG. 81, an animation data update process showing a procedure of processing in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs registration of a cursor animation, initialization of a player selection state specifying timer, and the like will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs coordinate conversion and texture replacement (step S471). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the production number is any one of “10” to “18” (step S472). At this time, when the production number is any one of “10” to “18”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S473. On the other hand, if the effect number is not any of “10” to “18”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S315 in FIG.

  In step S473, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether a cursor animation is registered. At this time, if the cursor animation is registered, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S315 in FIG. On the other hand, when the cursor animation is not registered, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S474.

  In step S474, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of frames switched since receiving the previous start command is “82” or more. This is equivalent to performing the process of step S8. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not approximately 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R was started. At this time, if the number of frames switched after receiving the previous start command is “82” or more, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S475. On the other hand, if the number of frames switched after receiving the previous start command is less than “82”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S315 of FIG.

  In step S475, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of frames switched after receiving the current start command has reached “30”. This is equivalent to performing the process of step S11. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has reached a certain speed. At this time, if the number of frames switched after receiving the current start command reaches “30”, the image control microcomputer 81 registers the cursor animation and initializes the player selection state specifying timer. Then, the process of step S315 in FIG. 68 is performed. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “100” in the value of the player selection state specifying timer.

  With reference to FIG. 82, the VSYNC interrupt process showing the procedure of the interrupt process performed by the image control microcomputer 81 will be described.

  The image control microcomputer 81 adds “1” to the value of the VSYNC interrupt counter (step S481). That is, the VSYNC interrupt counter is changed periodically.

  With reference to FIGS. 83 to 86, a display example of effects using video will be described.

  Display example A and display example B shown in FIG. 83 show an example of a dart effect that is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation for the bonus. This effect is an effect performed when “1” is selected as the effect number based on the effect configuration table.

  In the display example A, the target 301 used for darts, the three arrows 302a, 302b, 302c used for darts, and the arrows 302a, 302b, 302c hit the target 301, respectively. The score display sections 303a, 303b, and 303c for displaying the scores, and the total display section 303d for displaying the total of the score display sections 303a, 303b, and 303c are shown.

  On the other hand, the display example A shows the contents output to the liquid crystal display unit 2b when the second stop operation is performed. In this case, the arrows 302a, 302b, and 302c have not yet hit the target 301, and the flying state is shown. As in the case of the second stop operation, the arrows 302a, 302b, and 302c have not yet hit the target 301 and are flying even when the third stop operation and the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. Is shown.

  On the other hand, the display example B shows the contents output to the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the closing operation performed immediately after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. In this case, the arrows 302a, 302b, and 302c are shown in a state of hitting 301 respectively. Specifically, the arrow 302a hits a location representing the score “1”. Further, the arrow 302b hits a place where the score is not associated. The arrow 302c hits a point representing the score “4”. In the score display section 303a, the score “1” hit by the arrow 302a is displayed. The score display section 303b displays a score “0” indicating that a score has not been acquired by the arrow 302b. In the score display portion 303c, the score “4” that is hit by the arrow 302c is displayed. The total display portion 303d displays the total score “5” of the score display portions 303a, 303b, and 303c. Note that the content displayed in the total display portion 303d is the degree of expectation for the bonus.

  Thus, in the embodiment, the result of the presentation is shown to the player when the insertion operation is detected. Here, the dart effect is described as an example. However, in the embodiment, a configuration in which all the results of the effect are shown to the player when the input operation is detected is employed. In other words, the notification of the result of the production is collected at the time of the input operation. According to this configuration, by using the player's psychology of being worried about what happens, it can be expected that a throw-in operation is performed in order to know the result of the production for the game shop. Then, once the input operation is performed, the start operation is likely to be performed continuously, so that it can be expected to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 for the game shop side. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of the player, there is an expectation that the result of the production can be obtained by performing the input operation. In this way, the player's expectation for the result of the performance can be increased.

  Display example C and display example D shown in FIG. 84 show an example of a demonstration effect which is an effect suggesting a mode number. This effect is an effect performed based on the mode number when the start operation is not detected within a predetermined time.

  In the display example C, a beauty character 304 that is a character appearing in the production is displayed in a small size. The contents shown in the display example C are displayed with a relatively high probability when “1”, “4”, and “7” are determined as mode numbers. On the other hand, in the display example D, a beauty character 304 that is a character appearing in the effect is displayed in a large size. The content shown in display example D is displayed with a relatively high probability when “3”, “6”, and “9” are determined as mode numbers. That is, since the mode number is an index indicating the degree of advantage for the player, the demonstration effect indicates the content corresponding to the degree of advantage for the player.

  Therefore, if the start operation is not detected within a predetermined time, there may be an effect that suggests the degree of advantage that the player is highly interested in. From the viewpoint of the player who selects the gaming machine 1, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a possibility that a profit can be obtained. Therefore, according to this structure, appeal to the player who has selected the gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  Here, the profit based on the degree of advantage is equivalent to the number of times that an effect that supports the stop operation is performed. This number of times is given to the player on condition that an internal winning combination relating to BB or an internal winning combination relating to MB is determined. Therefore, the player tries to start operation until a profit based on the degree of advantage is obtained. Thus, by prompting the start operation, the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be increased.

  Note that the content shown in the display example C is displayed with a relatively high probability when “1”, “4”, and “7” are determined as mode numbers. A configuration may be adopted in which “11” is displayed with a relatively high probability even when “11” is determined. When “11” is determined as the mode number, the above number of times can be relatively increased as compared with the case where another mode number is determined. That is, it is expected that many profits will be obtained. In this way, even when the beauty character 304 is displayed in a small size, it can be expected that “11” is determined as the mode number, so the gaming machine 1 is selected. It will be possible to increase appeal to players who are present.

  FIG. 85 and FIG. 86 show an example of a dress change effect that is an effect in which the player selects a color pattern. This effect is an effect performed when the value of the dress change interval game number counter becomes “0” or the value of the bonus game number management counter becomes “0”. Here, the case where “10” to “12” are selected as the production numbers based on the production configuration table will be described as an example. The display example E is a display example corresponding to the effect number “10”, the display example F is a display example corresponding to the effect number “11”, and the display example G corresponds to the effect number “12”. This is a display example.

  Display example E shows a beauty character 304 and a color array 305 composed of blue A, green B, yellow C, white D, and red E. Each color shown in the color array 305 becomes an emphasis mode 306 that is emphasized according to a predetermined order each time “20” is subtracted from the value of the player selection state specifying timer. That is, every time a predetermined time elapses, the colors related to the costume are sequentially notified according to a predetermined order. Note that the order of the colors shown in the color array 305 is defined based on the current color pattern, as shown in the costume selection animation table.

  Here, the player can select a desired color by performing a stop operation when the emphasis mode 306 is set. For example, if the stop operation is performed while red E is emphasized, red is selected as the color of the costume worn by the beauty character 304. The same thing as display example E can be said for display example F and display example G. That is, the order of the colors shown in the color array 305 is different from the target to which the color selected by the player is attached, but in any case, the player can select the desired color. it can.

  Thereby, the player can enjoy the effect by the character that suits his / her preference. Also, the color of the character's costume is selected by configuring the control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the selection of the character's costume color based on the detection of the stop operation. This makes it possible to avoid the situation where the stop operation cannot be performed. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to perform an effect reflecting the player's preference while eliminating as much as possible the occurrence of a situation where the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 is reduced.

  Also, display example E shows a DC mark 307 indicating that the dress change gaming state is being operated and a costume 308 that is one of a plurality of types of costumes. Note that which of the plurality of types of costumes is selected is configured to differ depending on the mode number, as shown in the effect lottery table B1 to the effect lottery table B3 and the effect configuration table. The same applies to the decorative article 309 shown in the display example F and the shoe 310 shown in the display example F.

  For example, when “4” is determined as the mode number, costume A, accessory A, and shoes A are displayed. On the other hand, when “5” is determined as the mode number, costume A, accessory B, and shoes A are displayed. That is, for the player who knows the correspondence between the combination of costumes and the mode number, when the dress change effect is performed, the degree of advantage can be estimated. In addition, costumes and the like are notified in sequence each time a start operation is detected when the dress change gaming state is activated. That is, according to this configuration, when the dress change gaming state is being operated, the player can be more interested.

  Display example H shown in (2) of FIG. 86 shows an example of a stop operation support effect that is an effect of supporting the stop operation. Display example H shows a state where beauty character 304 is wearing a red costume. When the player visually recognizes the beauty character 304, the player knows that red cherry is included in the internal winning combination. That is, when a combination of symbols related to red cherry is displayed along the active line, the player who has detected that the RT1 gaming state, which is a disadvantageous state for the player, is performed, It becomes possible to perform a stop operation that avoids displaying along the active line. This stop operation support effect is performed as many times as the number of navigation games.

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

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

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

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Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol change unit that changes a symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing control for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means; ,
A bonus game actuating means for actuating a bonus game when any of a plurality of types of symbol combinations is displayed by the symbol display means;
Any internal winning combination of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations in which any one of the combinations of the plurality of types of symbols is associated with any of a plurality of predetermined types of colors is the internal winning combination Anticipation information storage means for storing information indicating a plurality of colors related to the prediction whether to be determined by the winning combination determination means;
When a predetermined internal winning combination of the plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the predetermined of the plurality of colors related to the information stored by the predicted information storage means A gaming machine comprising: an informing means for informing different degrees of advantage for a player according to the number of matching colors corresponding to an internal winning combination.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means performs notification with different degrees of advantage for a player according to the number of types of a plurality of colors related to the information stored in the prediction information storage means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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