JP2009005969A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which has a highly variable continuation period of high probability state in replay in a type offering a replay of a high probability state. <P>SOLUTION: The main control circuit (71) of the game machine (1) ends the operation of the RT (replay) when the cherry winning combination is established as the display combination during the RT operation. When the specified result is obtained under the bonus operation in a lottery for determining the internal winning combination per unit game, a sub control circuit (72) increments navigation points by 1. A liquid crystal display part (5a) notifies players that the cherry winning combination is given as the actual internal winning combination with the conditions that the cherry winning combination is determined as the actual internal winning combination during the RT operation while the value of a navigation counter exceeds 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

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

In such a gaming machine, based on a predetermined start condition, the game mode is changed to a re-game high probability state in which a re-game player, that is, a probability that a re-play is won is set to a higher value. After changing to the probability state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined release combination is stopped, the replay high probability state control means for releasing the replay high probability state and the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined release combination are played. An informing means for informing a person and a gaming machine provided with the same have been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player performs a stop operation so that another symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined release combination notified by the notification means is displayed, so that the re-gaming high probability state Can be continued for a long time.
JP 2006-68443 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine shown in this Patent Document 1, the number of times of notification of the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined release combination by the notification means is determined by lottery when the re-game high probability state is activated. The notifying means notifies the player of the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined release combination as many times as determined by the lottery. For this reason, once the number of notifications is determined by lottery, it does not change until the replay high probability state is activated again. Therefore, by changing the number of times that the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined release combination, that is, the symbol combination for releasing the replay high probability state, is changed, the period during which the replay high probability state continues is changed. There is a need for a gaming machine that can be used.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a re-gaming high probability state that is rich in change over a period during which the re-gaming high probability state continues.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above. In the gaming machine, a notification means for notifying that a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination, and the notification means is the predetermined winning combination. According to the value of the random number lottered by the random number lottery means, the numerical value subtracting means for subtracting the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means, Numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value stored in the storage means, and the winning combination determination information selection means is configured to change the value by the symbol display means after the advantageous state operation by the advantageous state operation means is completed. Until the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is stopped and displayed, the winning combination determination information with the highest probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination among the plurality of types of winning combination determination information Select the previous The notifying means determines that the third combination is determined on the condition that the third combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. Informing that the winning combination, the numerical value subtracting unit subtracts the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing unit every time the reporting unit notifies that the third combination is a winning combination, The numerical value changing means corresponds to the first combination in which the random number value drawn by the random number lottery means is different from the advantageous state during operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means. When it is included in the same specific numerical value range as the numerical value range to be performed, the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is changed based on a predetermined numerical value.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described below) for storing information (for example, the number of BETs described below) of game values (for example, medals described later), main control described below. Circuit 71), a plurality of symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later), and a start that can be operated by the player Depending on the operation of the start operation means by the player, on the condition that information of a predetermined game value is stored in the operation means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) and the game value information storage means, Start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game to be described later), and a plurality of predetermined roles. Winning combination determination information storage means (for example, a ROM 32 described later, a main described below) for storing a plurality of types of winning combination determination information (for example, internal lottery tables of FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) having information of a plurality of numerical ranges. A control circuit 71 and the like, and a winning combination determination information selection means for selecting any of the plurality of types of winning combination determination information (for example, means for performing the processing of step S31 in FIG. 24 described later), a main control circuit described later 71), random number lottery means (for example, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37, which will be described later) that performs random lottery in response to the game start command signal, and the winning combination in accordance with the game start command signal Based on the winning combination determination information selected by the determination information selection unit, the one containing the random number value lottery by the random number lottery unit is detected from the plurality of numerical value ranges. In accordance with the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination corresponding to the numerical range as a winning combination (for example, means for performing step S38 in FIG. 24 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the game start command signal Start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), etc. A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and operable by the player, and each of the plurality of stop operation means. A plurality of stop command signals that are provided correspondingly and that output a stop of variable symbol display on the corresponding symbol display means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by the player. Stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later) and stop control means (for example, FIG. 22 described later) for stopping the symbol change display on the corresponding symbol display means in response to the stop command signal. Means for performing the process of step S17, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the winning combination determining means determine that the first combination (for example, BB1, described later, BB2, described later) is determined as the winning combination. As a condition, the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later, “BAR-BAR-BAR” described later, etc.) is stopped by the symbol display means. Until it is displayed, carry-over means for carrying over the first combination as a winning combination (for example, means for performing step S45 in FIG. 25 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the stop control means Further, the display of the variation of the symbols in all of the plurality of symbol display means is stopped, and the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means, and then a predetermined end condition (for example, FIG. Until the condition in step S118 is satisfied, an advantageous state actuating means (for example, a later described state) that operates in an advantageous state (for example, a later-described RB gaming state, a later-described BB operating flag is turned on, etc.). A means for updating the BB operating flag to ON, a means for performing a bonus operation check process to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and the like, and a stop control means for displaying the variation of the symbols in all of the plurality of symbol display means. The second symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Rep” described later) corresponding to the second combination (for example, Replay described later) is stopped by the plurality of symbol display means. The game value information storage means stores the predetermined game value information (for example, the number of inserted medals inserted for the current game, which will be described later), on the condition that the display is stopped and displayed. Automatic storage means (for example, means for performing step S29 in FIG. 23 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and a predetermined combination (for example, cherry described later) are determined as the winning combination. Informing means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a, which will be described later) for notifying, and numerical value storing means (for example, a navigation point counter, which will be described later) for storing a numerical value corresponding to the number of times the informing means notifies the predetermined winning combination. Sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) and numerical subtracting means for subtracting the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means (for example, means for performing the processing of step S188 in FIG. 36 described later) Control circuit 72, etc.) and numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means (for example, the processing of step S170 in FIG. And a winning control determining information selection means after the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means is completed by the symbol display means. A third symbol combination (for example, “blue cherry-ANY-ANY”, which will be described later), and “red cherry-ANY-, which will be described later) corresponding to a combination (for example, later-described blue cherry, later-described red cherry, later-described yellow cherry). The probability that the second winning combination will be determined as the winning combination among the plurality of types of winning combination determination information until “ANY” and “Yellow Cherry-ANY-ANY” described later) are stopped and displayed. The higher winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT operation in FIG. 8 described later) is selected, and the notification unit determines that the third combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining unit. In addition, on the condition that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means is a positive number, it is notified that the third combination is a winning combination, and the numerical subtraction means is configured so that the notification means Each time it is notified that the winning combination is a winning combination, the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is subtracted, and the numerical value changing means is operable to output the random number during the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means. When the random number value lottery means is included in the same specific numerical value range as the numerical value range corresponding to the first combination in a state different from this advantageous state, based on a predetermined numerical value, Change the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), since the winning combination determining information selecting means is provided, the symbol display means corresponds to the third combination after the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means is completed. Until the three symbol combinations are stopped and displayed, the winning combination determination information with the highest probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination is selected from the plural types of winning combination determination information. As a result, the probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination is higher than the other states (hereinafter referred to as “re-game high probability state”). Moreover, since the notification means is provided, it can be notified that the third combination is the winning combination during the replay high probability state. As described above, the player performs a stop operation so as to avoid that the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is stopped and displayed when the notification is performed in the replay high probability state. By carrying out, the replay high probability state can be continued for a long time.

Here, in the conventional gaming machine, during the operation in an advantageous state such as a bonus, the combination for starting the operation in this advantageous state is not determined as the winning combination. For this reason, even if the numerical value range corresponding to the combination for starting the operation in the advantageous state is provided in the winning combination determination information determined during the operation in the advantageous state, this numerical range is not used. .
Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in (1), during the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means, the random number value drawn by the random number lottery means is the first in a state different from this advantageous state. When included in the same specific numerical value range as the numerical value range corresponding to the combination, numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means based on a predetermined numerical value is provided. For this reason, when the random number value lottery is included in the numerical value range corresponding to the role for starting the above-described advantageous state operation, that is, the specific numerical value range, during the advantageous state operation, the notification means The number of notifications can be changed. Therefore, since the number of times that the third combination is a winning combination can be changed, the chance of changing the number of times that the symbol combination for releasing the replay high probability state is changed can be increased. A gaming machine rich in change can be provided for a period during which the high probability state continues.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the value of the random number drawn by the random number lottery means during the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means corresponds to the first role in a state different from this advantageous state. When included in the same specific numerical value range as the numerical value range to be performed, numerical value changing means is provided for changing the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means based on a predetermined numerical value. For this reason, when the random number value lottery is included in the numerical value range corresponding to the role for starting the above-described advantageous state operation, that is, the specific numerical value range, during the advantageous state operation, the notification means The number of notifications can be changed. Therefore, since the number of times that the third combination is a winning combination can be changed, the chance of changing the number of times that the symbol combination for releasing the replay high probability state is changed can be increased. A gaming machine rich in change can be provided for a period during which the high probability state continues.

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

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. On the left and right sides of the front door 2, front frame lamps 120L and 120R capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided.

  These table lamps 120L and 120R may be existing light emitting elements such as light emitting diodes (LED) and organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as they can emit light in a plurality of colors such as green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These display lines are activated by operating a BET switch 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The activation of the display line is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamp 9 described later.

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

  A left reel display window frame lamp 121L, a center reel display window frame lamp 121C, and a right reel display window lamp 121R that can emit light in a plurality of colors are provided around the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. Yes. These reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, and 121R also have at least green, yellow, blue, red, etc., such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic electroluminescence (organic EL), similar to the frame lamps 120L and 120R. Existing light emitting elements may be used as long as they can emit light in a plurality of colors.

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

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

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The BET lamp 9 is set when all the (5) display lines are activated (all (5) active lines are set) when the necessary number of medals are inserted to perform one game (unit game). Lights up when In the present embodiment, the number of medals required for playing one game differs depending on the game situation. In a normal state where a bonus that makes it easy for a player to win medals is not activated, three medals are required to play one game. On the other hand, in the state where the bonus is operating, two medals are required to play one game.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a BET switch 11 is provided on the left side.

  By depressing the BET switch 11, the number of medals provided for one game (that is, three when the bonus is not activated and two when the bonus is activated) is inserted. Then, as described above, the predetermined display line is activated. The operation of the BET switch 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a pressing operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's turning operation and starting the display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. , And is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the base portion 10, respectively. In this embodiment, one game basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is performed after the "first stop operation" and the "first stop operation". The stop operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (to be described later) as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “BAR (design 92)”, “watermelon (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “blue cherry (design 95) ) ”,“ Red cherry (symbol 96) ”,“ yellow cherry (symbol 97) ”,“ replay (symbol 98) ”, and“ blank (symbol 99) ”. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), watermelon, bell, blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, and replay are provided in the role of this embodiment.

  BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory. The “special feature continuous operation device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed, This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

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

  “Winning” means that predetermined symbols are displayed as combinations necessary for obtaining medals.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “bonus”, and blue cherry, red cherry, and yellow cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Also, watermelon, cherry, and bell are collectively called “small role”.

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

  Also, in the gaming state of the present embodiment, the expected value of the so-called “play rate” (the number of medals paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play the game) is more than 1. There are a large RB gaming state and a general gaming state in which the expected value of the “development rate” is smaller than 1. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

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

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

  On the other hand, the condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or the BB operating flag is updated OFF. is there. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in this embodiment. The “awardable number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination can be stopped and displayed in the RB game state, and is defined as 8 in this embodiment. .

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off.

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

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

  The general gaming state is a gaming state when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off. The general gaming state includes an RT operation in which a so-called replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) is activated and an RT inactive state in which the RT is not activated. RT operates for 1500 unit games on condition that the operation of BB ends.

  In addition, the general gaming state is composed of a flag between which a bonus is carried over and a non-flag between which a bonus is not carried. A “carryover combination” means a combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are allowed to be arranged along the active line over one or more games. Between the flags, the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus are aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, bonuses are not internally won for bonuses, and bonuses may be internally won for non-flags, so even between the same general gaming states, different flags are different from non-flags. A gaming state. In the present embodiment, RT ends on the condition that switching is performed between non-flags and between flags.

  As described above, when the operation of the bonus is finished, RT is activated, and normally, switching between non-flags is performed between the flags, and RT is finished. When a bonus is established as a display combination, the bonus is activated and switched to the RB gaming state. When the bonus operation is completed, the RT is activated again.

  If the RT does not move between the flags while the 1500 game is performed, the game state is in the non-RT operation state. In addition, when the power main switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and initialization at the start of the game is performed, the general gaming state in which the RT is not operating is also entered.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. The RT operating flag is updated to ON on condition that the bonus operation ends, and is basically updated to OFF on condition that 1500 unit games are performed.

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 22 to 33 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). A stop table group (FIGS. 13 to 15 to be described later) for determining the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the operation is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and storage areas shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, which will be described later, are provided. The RAM 33 stores information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp 9 and a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. 40 (including a drive unit for payout) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch 11, and a C / P switch 14. , A medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random numbers sampled in this way are stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. By using the random number stored in the random value storage area, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

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

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

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 10 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination that is a winning combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. . The above-mentioned symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling described above, the CPU 31 stops the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 on the basis of the operation signal sent from and the stop table determined to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state), the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (FIG. 6 to be described later) Is selected and 8 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 25 described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 8 is updated to 6 when it is between the flags (step S34 in FIG. 25 described later). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state (FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and 6 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 of FIG. 25 described later). .

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

  FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the general gaming state is in operation and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when the player is in the RB gaming state. FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT is operating.

  The internal lottery table includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number. Although the information corresponding to the case where the set value is 1 is shown in the tables of FIGS. 6 to 8, the information corresponding to each of the set values is actually provided. The set value is an index for distinguishing the degree of the player's advantage. In this embodiment, the set value is set as 1, the set 4 more advantageous than the set 1, and more advantageous than the set 4. There are four stages of setting 6 and setting H which is more advantageous than setting 6. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table stores information on the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. It can be said that it has.

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

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

  In addition, in order from the winning number until the winning number becomes 0, whether or not the winning number is determined is determined, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. Therefore, a plurality of combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, the gaming state, the set value, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9 described later).

  For example, a case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to will be described. If the random number extracted from the range 0 to 65535 is 20000, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 8 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “21535” and the upper limit value is “21613”. First, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 8. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 8 is unfair.

  Next, based on the information of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 7, a random value R (20000) −lower limit value L (19935) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (20000) −the upper limit value U (20013) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 7 is won. When winning the winning number 7, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 7 becomes an internal winning combination.

  When winning number 6 to winning number 1 are calculated random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L and random number value R (20000) −upper limit value U, winning number 4 is won. It is illegal for the winning number. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is 20000, winning numbers 4 and 7 are won, and red cherry and BB1 corresponding to these winning numbers are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the red cherry, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination. The table shown in FIG. 8 has the same configuration. When red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8. Therefore, when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the yellow cherry, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination. The table in FIG. 8 has the same configuration. When yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this yellow cherry.

  In addition, between the flags (determined as NO in step S33 of FIG. 24 described later), when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the number of lotteries is changed to six. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 7 and 8 are won between the flags. Therefore, between the flags, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  Also, when comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for general gaming state, The numerical range corresponding to the winning number 6 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

  Further, referring to FIG. 7, compared with FIGS. 6 and 8, it does not have a numerical range corresponding to Replay, BB1, and BB2. For this reason, in the RB gaming state referring to the table of FIG. 7, the replay, BB1, and BB2 are determined as the internal winning combination as compared with the general gaming state referring to the table of FIG. 6 or FIG. Absent.

  However, the table of FIG. 7 has a numerical range corresponding to the loss as the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 6, and if there is a random value in this numerical range, the loss is determined as the internal winning combination. When the loss is determined as the internal winning combination based on the table of FIG. 7, the sub control circuit 72 acquires “1” for the navigation point and stores “1” in the navigation point counter provided in the predetermined area of the work RAM 84. "Is accumulated.

  That is, in the RB gaming state, as compared with the case of the general gaming state, instead of the numerical range corresponding to replay, BB1, and BB2, a numerical range corresponding to the loss and acquiring the navigation point is provided. For this reason, in the RB gaming state, replay, BB1, and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations as compared to the general gaming state, but instead, there are cases where navigation points can be acquired.

  The “navigation point” is information used when referring to a later-described notification effect selection table ((1), (2) in FIG. 20 or (3) in FIG. 21) described later. When the RT operation is being performed and the navigation point is 1 or more (the navigation point counter is 1 or more), the notification effect selection table 2 is referred to among the plurality of notification effect selection tables, and the RT operation is being performed. However, when the navigation point is not 1 or more (the navigation point counter is 0), the notification effect selection table 1 is referred to. When the RT is not operating, the notification effect selection table 3 is referred to. In addition, when the notification production | presentation selection table 2 is referred, there exists an advantage which cannot be obtained when the notification production | presentation selection table 1 is referred, but this is mentioned later.

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

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

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Bell. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is watermelon. Similarly, when the winning numbers are “3” to “8”, the data of the internal winning combination is determined.

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

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

  When the internal winning combination is a bell, “bell-bell-bell” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes a bell and 10 medals are paid out. When the internal winning combination is watermelon, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes watermelon, and five medals are paid out.

  When the internal winning combination is blue cherry, among the five active lines, “blue cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is aligned along the center line 8c, and “blue” is aligned along the effective lines excluding the center line. Cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY "may be arranged. “Blue cherry (middle)” indicates “blue cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “Blue cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Blue cherry" is shown. In the former case, the display combination is medium cherry, and four medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, the display combination is a square cherry. At this time, the symbol combination “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on the two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e, or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). ing. Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry, the number of medals that is twice the number indicated by the symbol combination table is paid out according to the symbol combination table. The same applies when the internal winning combination is red cherry or yellow cherry.

  When the internal winning combination is replay, “replay-replay-replay” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is replayed, and the same number of medals as the number inserted for the current game are automatically inserted.

  When the internal winning combination is BB1, “red 7-red 7-red 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB1, and the BB is activated when the BB operating flag is turned on. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. When the internal winning combination is BB2, “BAR-BAR-BAR” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB2, and BB is operated in the same manner as in the case where the display combination is BB1.

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

  The bonus operation time table mainly includes information necessary when the bonus operates, but also includes information necessary when the RT operates. Specifically, each display combination includes information on an operating flag, an RT game number counter, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the process of step S132 of FIG. 32 described later.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the operating flag of the present embodiment, an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, and whether or not a BB (working object continuous operating device) is operating are identified. BB operating flag and RT operating flag for identifying whether RT is operating.

  As described above, the BB operating flag includes a BB1 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB1 is established as a display combination, and a BB2 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB2 is established as a display combination. , Is configured.

  The “RT game number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which RT operates. In this embodiment, when RT is activated by the end of BB, first, “1500” is set in the RT game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  The “bonus end number counter” means the number of remaining medals that can be paid out when the bonus is operating. In this embodiment, when the bonus is activated, “465” is set in the bonus end number counter. This value is subtracted for each unit game by the number of medals paid out.

  As described above, the “gameable number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, the “gameable number counter” indicates “12 Is set. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  As described above, the “winning possible number counter” means the number of times that a winning can be won in the RB gaming state, more specifically, the remaining units in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role in the RB gaming state can be displayed. Refers to the number of games. In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, first, “8” is set in the winning possible number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

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

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. That is, the types of stop tables are defined according to the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In this embodiment, the internal winning combination is not limited to one type, and includes a plurality of types.

  Further, the stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols). I have. Each stop table is basically configured so that a corresponding internal winning combination can be established as a display combination.

  For example, when “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and “00000000” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination is blue cherry and corresponds to this internal winning combination. The stop table is a blue cherry stop table ((1) in FIG. 13 described later). The blue cherry stop table is configured to be able to be established with the blue cherry as a display role.

  When the internal winning combination does not correspond to any of the internal winning combinations specified in the stop table determination table, the corresponding stop table is a lost stop table. This lost stop table is configured such that a symbol combination different from the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table (FIG. 10) is displayed on the active line.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. This stop table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation are controlled to stop on the condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  (1) in FIG. 13 shows a stop table for blue cherry, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is blue cherry. (2) of FIG. 13 shows the stop table for red cherries, and is referred to when the internal winning combination is red cherries. FIG. 14 (3) shows a yellow cherry stop table, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is yellow cherry. (4) in FIG. 14 shows a watermelon stop table, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is watermelon. (5) of FIG. 15 shows a stop table for BB1, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is BB1. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each of the internal winning combination.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  The “sliding frame number” means that the symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Numbers. For example, in the stop table shown in (1) of FIG. 13, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “3” of the left reel 3L is “4”. Referring to FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to the code number “3” of the left reel 3L is “watermelon (symbol 93)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “7” is “bell (symbol 94)”. is there. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is operated when the “watermelon (symbol 93)” with the code number “3” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the middle of the left display window 4L is displayed. The left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that “bell (symbol 94)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position.

  In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that can move in the display window after the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. (The maximum number of sliding frames) is defined as 4.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 13, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the blue cherry is “blue cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “blue cherry” is one place “19”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “19”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “15” to “19”, “blue cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel is “14” or “20”, “blue cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel is “0” to “13”, even if the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the “blue cherry” is displayed on the left display window 4L. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position. Therefore, in order to establish the blue cherry as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the blue cherry being determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to (2) of FIG. 13, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to red cherry is “red cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “red cherry” is one place “12”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “12”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “8” to “12”, “red cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “7” or “13”, “red cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left reel is “0” to “6” or “14” to “20”, even if the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, The “cherry” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, in order to establish a red cherry as a display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the red cherry being determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to (3) of FIG. 14, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the yellow cherry is “yellow cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “yellow cherry” is one place “5”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “5”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “1” to “5”, “yellow cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” or “6”, “yellow cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel is “7” to “20”, even if the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the “yellow cherry” is displayed on the left display window 4L. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position. Therefore, in order to establish the yellow cherry as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the yellow cherry being determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to (4) of FIG. 14, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is “watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “3” and “10” corresponding to “watermelon”. Referring to (4) of FIG. 14, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “1” to “3” or “8” to “10”, “watermelon” is displayed on the left display window 4L. Stop at the middle symbol stop position. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “4” to “7”, or “11” to “20”, the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination. However, “watermelon” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “8” to “12” or “16” to “20”, “watermelon” is positioned at the middle symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. Stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “7” or “13” to “15”, “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. There is no case to do. For the right reel 3R, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R regardless of the stop start position. Accordingly, in order to establish a watermelon as a display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L and 7C in addition to determining the watermelon as an internal winning combination.

  Although not shown, a bell stop table is also provided. According to the bell stop table, when the bell is determined as an internal winning combination, it is used as a display combination regardless of the stop start position. Bell is established. Therefore, even if any small role (watermelon, cherry or bell) is determined as an internal winning combination, watermelon or cherry may not be established as a display combination, The bell can always be established as a display combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 (5), the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is “red 7”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “1” and “15” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to (5) of FIG. 15, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “1”, “11” to “15”, or “18” to “20”, “Red 7” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “2” to “10”, “16”, or “17”, even if BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, “ Red 7 ″ does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the center reel 3C is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the center display window 4C. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, “red 7” is the center. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position of the display window 4C. Similarly, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, “red 7” is the right There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position of the display window 4R. Therefore, in order to establish BB1 as a display combination, in addition to determining BB1 as an internal winning combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, carryover combination, operating flag, and game state storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (5) of FIG. These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to yellow cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  In addition, although illustration about the display combination storage area (the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area) in which the data of a display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination storage area) The data structure is the same as that of the combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 16 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In this embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), 1 is stored in the bit corresponding to the combination established as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 16 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 16 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to between flags in the general gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to non-flags in the general gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. In this embodiment, five types of effective lines are provided: top line 8b, center line 8c, bottom line 8d, cross-up line 8a, and cross-down line 8e, and the types of symbols displayed on these effective lines. Is stored. For example, in the case of the top line 8b, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

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

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

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

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

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

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 34 to 37 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 19 to 21 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the above-described control program. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The lamps 102 include base frame lamps 120L, 120R and reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, 121R. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

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

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

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

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command when the command (information or command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information of 14 types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  When the initialization command is received, the identifier is 01H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “01H” is initialization command processing. The initialization command process is a process for initializing the work RAM 84 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When the game medal insertion command is received, the identifier is 03H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “03H” is a game medal insertion command process. The game medal insertion command process is a process performed in response to the “BET operation”. When the game start command is received, the identifier is 04H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “04H” is a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated.

  When the reel stop command is received, the identifier is 05H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “05H” is reel stop command processing. The reel stop command process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated. When the all reel stop command is received, the identifier is 06H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “06H” is all reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed.

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

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

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for displaying, on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, an image for notifying a problem such as when a medal in the hopper 40 becomes empty.

  The identifier when the effect instruction request command is received is 0CH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0CH” is the effect instruction request command process. The effect instruction request command process is a process for executing an effect by image display, light, and sound on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like. When the bonus start command is received, the identifier is 0DH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the bonus is activated.

  The identifier when the navigation point acquisition command is received is 0EH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0EH” is the navigation point acquisition command process. The navigation point acquisition command process is a process for notifying that a loss has been determined as an internal winning combination in the RB gaming state.

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

  These notification effect selection tables shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 are necessary for determining the type of the notification effect by random lottery in the notification effect performed for notifying the player of the determined internal winning combination. Information.

  Specifically, these notification effect selection tables are for a plurality of notification effect numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...) Defined for each internal winning combination (losing, bell, watermelon, etc.). The lottery value information is provided. This notification effect number corresponds to a notification effect classification name that directly or indirectly defines the content of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  First, the notification effect selection table 1 of (1) in FIG. 20 will be described. As described above, the notification effect selection table 1 is referred to when there is no navigation point in the general gaming state during the RT operation (when the navigation point counter is 0).

Here, for example, when “1” is selected as the notification effect number, “no effect” is selected as the notification effect classification name. In this case, a significant performance related to the player's profit is not performed.
When “2” is selected as the notification effect number, “small notice notification display” is selected as the notification effect classification name. In this case, an effect of notifying the type of the small combination determined as the internal winning combination is performed. Specifically, in the “small role notification display”, for example, an image including the color of the symbol corresponding to the small role is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Thereby, it can be made to grasp | ascertain that the small combination was determined as an internal winning combination to a player.

When “3” is selected as the notification effect number, “blue cherry notification display” is selected as the notification effect classification name. When “4” is selected as the notification effect number, “red cherry notification display” is selected as the notification effect classification name, and when “5” is selected as the notification effect number, “yellow” is selected as the notification effect classification name. “Cherry notification display” is selected.
In these cherry notification displays, the type of cherry is notified by the color of fireworks launched by the main character displayed on the liquid crystal display 5a (FIG. 39, which will be described later). For example, when the color of the fireworks is blue, it corresponds to blue cherry, when it is red, it corresponds to red cherry, and when it is yellow, it corresponds to yellow cherry. Thereby, it can be made to grasp | ascertain that the cherry was determined as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the “lottery value” defined according to the notification effect number for each internal winning combination means a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value corresponding to each notification effect number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the notification effect number corresponding to the lottery value is selected. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other. In this embodiment, when one notification effect number is selected, this notification effect number is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, when referring to the notification effect selection table 1 shown in (1) of FIG. 20, when the internal winning combination is “Bell” and the random value extracted from the range of 0 to 32767 is 25000, First, the lottery value “22766” corresponding to the notification effect number “1” is subtracted from the random value 25000. As a result, the subtracted value is “2244” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “5000” corresponding to the notification effect number “2” is subtracted from this “2244”. As a result, the subtracted value becomes a negative value. Therefore, “2” is stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 84 as the notification effect number. As described above, the notification effect number is determined by random number lottery.

  Next, the notification effect selection table 2 in (2) of FIG. 20 will be described. This notification effect selection table 2 is referred to when there is a navigation point in the general gaming state during the RT operation (when the navigation point counter is 1 or more).

  The notification effect selection table 2 in (2) of FIG. 20 is the same as the notification effect selection table 1 in (1) of FIG. 20 when the internal winning combination is lost, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, or BB2. To do. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, red cherry + BB1, or yellow cherry + BB2, it differs from the notification effect selection table 1 of (1) in FIG. That is, the notification effect selection table 2 in (2) of FIG. 20 is different from the notification effect selection table 1 in (1) of FIG. 20 when a cherry is included in the internal winning combination.

  Next, the notification effect selection table 3 in (3) of FIG. 21 will be described. This notification effect selection table 3 is referred to when the general gaming state is inactive during RT.

  The notification effect selection table 3 in (3) of FIG. 21 is the same as the notification effect selection table 2 in (2) of FIG. 20 when the internal winning combination is lost, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, or BB2. To do. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, red cherry + BB1, or yellow cherry + BB2, it differs from the notification effect selection table 2 in (2) of FIG. That is, the notification effect selection table 3 in (3) of FIG. 21 is different from the notification effect selection table 2 in (2) of FIG. 20 when the internal winning combination includes cherry. Specifically, when the internal winning combination includes cherry, “cherry notification display” is selected in the notification effect selection table 2 of FIG. 20 (2), but notification of (3) of FIG. In the effect selection table 3, either “no effect” or “small role notice display” is selected.

  Here, the notification effect selection table 1 of (1) of FIG. 20, the notification effect selection table 2 of (2) of FIG. 20, and the notification effect selection table 3 of (3) of FIG. 21 are compared. Specifically, in the notification effect selection table 1 of (1) of FIG. 20, when the internal winning combination includes cherry, “1” is selected as the notification effect number, and the notification effect numbers “2” to “5”. Is not selected. On the other hand, in the notification effect selection table 2 of (2) of FIG. 20, when cherry is included in the internal winning combination, any one of “3” to “5” is selected as the notification effect number, and the notification effect number “ “1” is not selected. Further, in the notification effect selection table 3 in (3) of FIG. 21, when the internal winning combination includes cherry, either “1” or “2” is selected as the notification effect number, and the notification effect number “3”. ~ “5” is not selected.

  That is, when the notification effect selection table 1 of (1) in FIG. 20 or the notification effect selection table 3 of (3) in FIG. 21 is selected, the player is determined from the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. I can't figure out that Cherry has been decided as an internal winner. On the other hand, when the notification effect selection table 2 of (2) in FIG. 20 is selected, the player is certain that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination from the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Can grasp.

  Although details will be described later, when a cherry is established as a display combination during RT operation, the RT operation flag is updated to OFF (step S137 in FIG. 32 described later). As described above, when RT is operating, the probability of winning a replay as an internal winning combination is higher than when RT is not operating, and as a result, it is possible to obtain the advantage that unit games can be advanced without inserting medals. it can. Therefore, in order to prevent the RT operating flag from being updated to OFF during the RT operation, the player needs to perform a stop operation so as not to establish a cherry as a display combination.

  Here, referring to (1), (2) of FIG. 13 and (3) of FIG. 14, a display window when cherry (blue cherry, red cherry, or yellow cherry) is determined as an internal winning combination. A display mode in 4L, 4C, and 4R will be described.

  Referring to (3) of FIG. 14, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” to “6”, a yellow cherry may be established as a display combination. Referring to (2) of FIG. 13, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “7” to “13”, a red cherry may be established as a display combination. Referring to (1) of FIG. 13, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “14” to “20”, a blue cherry may be established as a display combination.

  That is, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” to “20”, blue cherry, red cherry, or yellow cherry may be established as a display combination. In other words, blue cherry, red cherry, or yellow cherry may be established as a display combination regardless of the stop start position.

Therefore, when it is not possible to grasp that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the player is likely to establish one of the cherries as the display combination.
On the other hand, if it can be determined that any one of blue cherry, red cherry, and yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the player performs a stop operation so as to avoid the establishment of cherry as the display combination. It can be carried out.

  Therefore, when there is a navigation point, the notification effect selection table 2 shown in (2) of FIG. 20 is referred to, and as a result, the player avoids having a cherry as a display combination during the RT operation. Since the stop operation can be performed and the RT operating flag can be prevented from being updated to OFF, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

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

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

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON so that the RB gaming state is continued even after the RB gaming state is ended, and the game possible number counter is set to ON. 12 is set, and a process of setting the winning possible number counter to 8 is performed. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switch 11.

  In step S5, a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the internal lottery process described later. In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not determined that the game is present, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S8, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, an RT game number counter (main) update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. This RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment also includes an RT game number counter (sub). This counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit 72.

  In step S10, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination. In particular, the internal winning combination information includes data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and data of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In step S11, a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, the process based on the player's operation to start the game is invalidated until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started.

  In step S14, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S15. The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S15, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

  In step S18 of FIG. 23, a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is performed based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In step S19, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. This display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination.

  In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 10), the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out.

  In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S23. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  In step S23, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S25, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In step S26, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, on the condition that the display combination is replay, the same number as that inserted for the current game is set (automatically inserted) in the automatic insertion counter. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

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

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) corresponding to the gaming state (step S31), and proceeds to step S32. Move. In step S32, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S34. With this process, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when it is determined YES in the process of step S33, it can be determined that there is no carryover combination, and when it is determined NO, it can be determined that there is a carryover combination. In step S34, the CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “6”, and proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S36. As a result, the winning number is set to “8” in the case of non-flags in the general gaming state, “6” in the case of between flags in the general gaming state, and “6” in the case of the RB gaming state. Will be.

  In step S36, the internal lottery table determined in step S31 and step S32 is referred to, the random number value stored in the random value storage area, the winning number and the lower limit value (L) corresponding to the stored setting, and The upper limit value (U) is compared, and the process proceeds to step S37. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the random value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit and not more than the upper limit. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S38, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S38, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S39. In step S39, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S41. In step S41, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S43, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the winning number is 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. In step S44, a navigation point acquisition command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  In step S45, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S46. By this process, when the BB is won internally, it can be stored in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. In step S46, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S47. By this processing, the presence / absence of a carryover combination can be reflected in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not an internal winning is made on BB. In this process, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination 2 storage area is other than 0. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S48, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S48, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S49, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, the RT game number counter (main) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S51). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S52, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT lottery internal lottery table (FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the RT game number counter (main) update process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S62, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S64, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 sets internal lottery result information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is either a loss or a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S73, it is confirmed whether it is between flags. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, internal lottery result information corresponding to the internal winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the expected display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  The stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button is turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed (step). S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86.

  Here, the valid stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C. , 7R corresponding to each of the three. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is on. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is off. . By updating the valid stop button flag to OFF, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once performed is invalidated thereafter.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S83, the reel on the right side that is rotating is set as the target of stop control, and the process proceeds to step S84. By this process, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel.

  In step S84, it is determined whether it is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, an automatic third stop process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S86.

  In step S86, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the symbol counter and stop button type, and the process proceeds to step S87. The symbol counter is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. For this reason, the code number of the symbol located in the center line 8c can be identified based on the symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter. That is, since the symbol counter and stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed are equivalent, the CPU 31 stops with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The number of sliding frames is extracted from the start position.

  In step S87, the number of sliding symbols extracted is compared with the display symbol ahead of the number of sliding symbols determined in the expected display combination storing process, and the number of sliding symbols that can be stopped based on the internal winning combination is obtained. It is determined whether or not there is, and the process proceeds to step S88. In step S88, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped to rotate by the determined number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S90. In step S90, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button whose pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In step S92, a predicted display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S81.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. This processing is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In this process, 3 is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S102, the top address of the symbol storage area (FIG. 17) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S105, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S106. Specifically, the value of the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination is stored in a payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The payout number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out by the medal payout process in step S23 of FIG.

  In step S106, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code (that is, whether or not the end code is detected). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S108, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S108, it is determined whether or not the valid line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process of step S21 in FIG. 23 is performed, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S102.

  As described above, the CPU 31 detects the end code, and stores the combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the current effective line counter value and the symbol combination table. The combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter, and the symbol Comparison is made with all symbol combinations stored in the combination table. If the CPU 31 determines that the above comparison has been performed for all the active lines, the display combination search process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S118. In step S112, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S114, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S117, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S118. In this process, a process of updating the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to 0 is performed. In step S118, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG. 23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S119. In step S119, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S120. In this process, a process of updating the bonus end number counter to 0 is performed. In step S120, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are updated to OFF, a BB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 1500, and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG. Move.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S132, BB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S133. In this process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to 465.

  In step S133, a process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, a process of updating data stored in the carryover combination storage area to 0 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the display combination is cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

  In step S137, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S141), and proceeds to step S142. In this process, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6. In step S142, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. In this processing, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of this reel is performed. In step S144, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, a timer management process is performed and the interrupt process is terminated.

  The control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

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

  When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the sub-control processing stored in the program ROM 83 based on the generation of the interrupt. It is configured.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71). In step S152, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In step S154, an image drawing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S156, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S151.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG. In step S162, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S165. In step S164, a notification effect related process described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S172.

  In step S165, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 07H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S167. In step S166, RT end determination processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S172. Specifically, if the display combination is cherry, the RT game number counter (sub) is updated to zero.

  In step S167, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0AH, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a BB end command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S168, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S169. In step S168, the RT game number counter (sub) is set to 1500, and the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S169, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0EH, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a navigation point acquisition command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S170, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S171. In step S170, "1" is added to the navigation point counter, and the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S171, processing according to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S172. In step S172, the unprocessed command is set to processed, and the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 36, the notification effect related processing will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 1 or more (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S190. In step S182, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S183, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S184.

  In step S183, the RT game number counter (sub) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S184. In step S184, the RT game number counter (sub) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S185, it is determined whether or not the navigation point counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S186, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S189.

  In step S186, in accordance with the notification effect selection table 2 (see (2) in FIG. 20), a notification effect number corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined by random lottery, and the determined notification effect number is set. The process moves to S187. In step S187, it is determined whether or not the notification effect number is any one of “3” to “5”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S188, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S191. In step S188, the navigation point counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S191.

  In step S189, in accordance with the notification effect selection table 1 (see (1) in FIG. 20), a notification effect number corresponding to an internal winning combination is determined by random lottery, and the determined notification effect number is set. The process moves to S191.

  In step S190, according to the notification effect selection table 3 (see (3) in FIG. 21), the notification effect number corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined by random lottery, and the determined notification effect number is set. The process moves to S191. In step S191, effect data corresponding to the set notification effect number is set, and the process proceeds to step S172 in FIG. Thereby, the notification effect corresponding to the notification effect number is performed.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires various effect data determined by the above-described notification effect related process (FIG. 36) (step S221), and proceeds to step S222. In step S222, the various kinds of effect data acquired are transmitted to the VDP, a game effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S155 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 38, a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  A display example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 shows a display example when red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination and 4 is selected as the notification effect number when the navigation point count counter is 1 or more during RT operation.

  A hero character 302 is displayed at the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5 a, a female character 303 is displayed to the right of the hero character 302, and a master character 304 is displayed to the left of the hero character 302. . An effect image 230 showing red fireworks is displayed above the main character 302. According to this display example, it can be confirmed that the main character launches red fireworks.

  Here, referring to the notification effect selection table in (2) of FIG. 20, the notification effect classification name corresponding to the notification effect number 4 is a red cherry notification display. As described above, the cherry notification display notifies the type of cherry by the color of fireworks that the main character 302 launches. Therefore, according to FIG. 38, the player can grasp that the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, and can perform a stop operation to establish the red cherry as the display combination, It is also possible to perform a stop operation so as not to establish a red cherry.

  As described above, when cherry is established as a display combination during RT operation, the RT operation flag is updated to OFF. When the RT is operating, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is higher than when the RT is not operating. As a result, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. Therefore, during the RT operation, the player needs to perform a stop operation so as not to establish a cherry as a display combination in order to prevent the RT operation flag from being updated to OFF. Therefore, when 4 is selected as the notification effect number and the display example as shown in FIG. 38 is displayed, the stop operation can be performed so as not to establish the cherry as the display combination.

  Here, referring to the notification effect selection table of FIG. 20, when the navigation point counter is 1 or more during RT operation (when the notification effect selection table 2 is selected), cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, 3 to 5 is surely selected as the notification effect number. On the other hand, when the navigation point counter is 0 during the RT operation (when the notification effect selection table 1 is selected), even if the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, 3 to 5 as the notification effect number are completely included. Not selected.

  Therefore, during the RT operation, if the navigation point counter is 1 or more, the stop operation can be performed so as not to establish a cherry as a display combination, and as a result, the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. You can get the benefits.

  According to the gaming machine 1 described above, during RT operation, an internal lottery table during RT operation having the highest probability of winning a replay among a plurality of lottery tables (FIG. 8) until a cherry is established as a display combination. Is selected. In addition, since the liquid crystal display unit 5a is provided, this can be notified when the cherry plays a winning role during the RT operation. As described above, when the notification is given by the liquid crystal display unit 5a during the RT operation, the player performs the stop operation so as to avoid the formation of the cherry role as the display combination, thereby performing the RT operation. The period can be continued for a long time.

  Further, a navigation point is acquired according to a lottery result obtained by operating the start lever 6 by the player. Here, the liquid crystal display unit 5a notifies that the cherry is the winning combination on the condition that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination during the RT operation and is 1 or more of the navigation point counter. Therefore, by changing the numerical value of the navigation point counter as described above, it is possible to change the number of times that the cherry is informed of the winning combination. A gaming machine can be provided.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, FIG. 20 is referred to as the navigation point increase table, but is not limited thereto. In the navigation point increase table of FIG. 20, all the navigation points are positive numbers. For example, when the total number of sliding frames is 6 or more, the navigation points may be negative numbers.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set with the first type special bonus (RB), but the second type special bonus and the second type special bonus are operated continuously. A continuous actuator can also be provided. The type 2 special combination is a combination that activates the condition device related to the prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. In some cases, the operation ends. The so-called challenge game (CG) and / or single challenge game (SCG) can be mentioned as the second type special combination. Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the above-described embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a parrot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a simulated manner for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action | operations. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storage area, a carryover combination storage area, an operating flag storage area, and a game state storage area. The figure which shows a symbol storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows the alerting | reporting effect selection table. The figure which shows the alerting | reporting effect selection table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the notification production related process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A plurality of symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A start operation means operable by the player;
A game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game is output in response to an operation of the start operation means by the player, on condition that predetermined game value information is stored in the game value information storage means. Start command means;
A winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of types of winning combination determination information having information of a plurality of numerical ranges corresponding to a plurality of predetermined combinations;
A winning combination determination information selection means for selecting any of the plurality of types of winning combination determination information;
Random number lottery means for performing random number lottery in response to the game start command signal;
A value including a random number value lottery lottery by the random number lottery means among the plurality of numerical ranges based on the winning combination determination information selected by the winning combination determination information selection means in response to the game start command signal. A winning combination determining means for detecting and determining a winning combination corresponding to the detected numerical range as a winning combination;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting display of variation of symbols by the plurality of symbol display means;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and operable by a player;
A plurality of stop command signals that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation means and that output a stop command signal that instructs the corresponding symbol display means to stop the change display according to the operation of the stop operation means by the player. Stop command means,
In response to the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbol in the corresponding symbol display means,
Until the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed by the symbol display unit on the condition that the first combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means Carry-over means to carry over the first role as a winning role,
Until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols in all of the plurality of symbol display means, and the plurality of symbol display means stop displaying the first symbol combination. An advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state of operation during
The stop control means stops the variable display of symbols in all of the plurality of symbol display means, and the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means. Automatic storage means for storing the predetermined game value information in the game value information storage means;
An informing means for informing that the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination;
Numerical value storage means for storing a numerical value corresponding to the number of times the notification means notifies the predetermined winning combination;
Numerical subtraction means for subtracting the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means;
Numeric value changing means for changing the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means according to the value of the random number drawn by the random number lottery means,
The winning combination determining information selecting means is a period from when the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means ends until the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means. Meanwhile, the winning combination determination information with the highest probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination among the plurality of types of winning combination determination information is selected,
The informing means determines that the third combination is determined on the condition that the third combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determination means, and the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. Informing you that you are the winning role,
The numerical value subtracting means subtracts the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means every time the informing means informs that the third combination is a winning combination,
The numerical value changing means serves as the first combination in which the random number value drawn by the random number lottery means is different from the advantageous state during operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means. A gaming machine characterized by changing a numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means based on a predetermined numerical value when included in a specific numerical value range that is the same as a corresponding numerical value range.

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