JP2009022426A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing disadvantages to a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a bonus game execution means (for instance, a main control circuit 81) for executing a bonus game and a replay time execution means (for instance, the main control circuit 81) for executing replay time on condition that a specified symbol combination is displayed by a pattern display means. A performance control means reports by a performance means that a specified winning role is determined as an internal winning symbol combination by a winning symbol combination determination means during the replay time after the bonus game is ended on condition that a specified winning symbol combination pattern is displayed on a specified line to be an effective line during a general game and be a non-effective line when executing the bonus game among a plurality of lines provided in a pattern display means when executing the bonus game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device or a slot machine.

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

  At present, in the mainstream pachislot, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and the result of the lottery and the timing of a stop operation by the player Based on the above, the rotation of the reel is stopped. In other words, it is a condition that a result related to winning is obtained by internal lottery (hereinafter, the internal lottery result type is referred to as “internal winning combination”), and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. In other words, a profit such as a prize is given (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, in order to constrain the shooting characteristics of pachislot machines, the ceiling for the number of bonus games to be acquired has been set, the number of net increase per unit time has been limited, and the number of active lines per unit bet has been changed. Is prohibited. Because of these restrictions, a game is usually played with three coins bet by inputting the MAX bet button. However, if a game is played with only three coins during BB (Big Bonus). Since the payout for the combination is the same as usual, the net increase per unit time may exceed the limit, so the net increase per average unit game is reduced and set as a ceiling over a long period of time. A system is adopted in which the number of coins to be acquired is acquired. In such a system, since the number of coin bets is reduced, it is necessary to reduce the number of active lines from the normal time. Therefore, a BB game is progressed in which 5 lines are played in a normal game with 3 MAX bets, 2 MAX bets are placed in the BB, the center line is set to an ineffective line, and 4 lines are set (for example, see Patent Document 2). ).

JP 2000-210413 A JP 2006-263199 A

  However, although the above-mentioned conventional technology can clear the restrictions such as the rules described above, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is displayed on the middle line that has become an ineffective line, no dividend is paid. Since it could not be obtained, it could be a cause of dissatisfaction for the player.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that can suppress a disadvantage to a player.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for displaying a plurality of symbols, and a start operation (for example, a start lever 6 which will be described later). Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting the operation, and internal winning combination determining means (for example, described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. The internal lottery processing means, a main control circuit 81 to be described later, an effect means capable of executing an effect relating to the game (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 and speakers 21L and 21R to be described later), and the effecting means are executed. Production control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 82, a sound control circuit 230, and a display control circuit 250, which will be described later) for controlling the production to be performed and detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means Detection of symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R described later) and stop operation (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on Based on the stop operation detecting means (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 56 described later), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means. A combination of predetermined symbols is displayed by a stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing in FIG. 20, which will be described later, a main control circuit 81, which will be described later) and a symbol display means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by On the condition that the bonus game is executed (for example, means for performing step S49 in FIG. 14 described later, The replay time executing means for executing the replay time (for example, the processing of step S175 in FIG. 22 described later) is performed on the condition that the combination of the specific symbols is displayed by the main control circuit 81) and the symbol displaying means. The effect control means comprises means for performing, a main control circuit 81) to be described later, and the effect control means is an effective line for a general game among a plurality of lines provided in the symbol display means, and at the time of bonus game execution. In the replay time after the end of the bonus game, a specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means on the condition that a specific winning combination symbol is displayed on a specific line that is inactive This is notified by the production means.

  With the above configuration, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on a line set during a bonus game on a specific line that is inactive when the bonus game is executed, for example, during the replay time after the bonus game, Since the flag for performing the role notification is turned ON and the benefit of being notified during the replay time is executed by effectively using the line as an ineffective line, it is an effective line in the normal game. However, even if a combination of symbols with a payout is displayed on a line set as an inactive line during a bonus game, the player does not get any profit and suppresses a disadvantage to the player. be able to.

  The gaming machine of the present invention further includes sound input means (for example, a microphone 44 described later) for inputting sound, and the effect control means is a general game among a plurality of lines provided in the symbol display means when the bonus game is executed. When the bonus game is executed, a game sound for navigating the replay time is output from the production means on the condition that a specific winning symbol is displayed on a specific line that is an inactive line when the bonus game is executed. The game play data for navigation of the replay time input from the sound input means is compared with the comparison data stored in advance, and the winning combination is determined at the next replay time executed on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The effect means notifies that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the means.

  With the above-described configuration, when a specific role is matched to the ineffective line, a game sound for navigation at a replay time stored in advance is emitted from the speaker accordingly. When this microphone is input by the microphone of the game machine of the own machine, it is detected that the game sound has the replay time navigation flag turned on by comparing the replay time navigation with the comparison data stored in advance. Since the notification is executed during the next replay time, malfunction can be prevented.

  The gaming machine of the present invention further includes sound input means (for example, a microphone 44 described later) for inputting sound, and the effect control means is a sound input means for playing game sounds for navigation of replay time output by other gaming machines. The winning game determining means for the replay time to be executed next time on condition that the game sound data for navigation of the input replay time is compared with the comparison data stored in advance and satisfies a predetermined condition The effect means notifies that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination.

  With the above configuration, even if the game machine's microphone is input with the game sound for replay time navigation output from another gaming machine, the replay time navigation flag is turned on and a notification is given during the next replay time. Since it will be executed, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  The gaming machine of the present invention further includes game number counting means (for example, a sub-control circuit 82 and work RAM 210 described later) for counting a predetermined number of predetermined games, and the effect control means is for replay time navigation. After the game sound data is input, the specific winning combination is determined to be an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means on condition that the number of games counted by the game number counting means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of games stored in advance. It is prohibited to notify the effect means that it has been determined.

  With the above configuration, even if the game sound of the game machine for the replay time is input by the microphone of the own game machine, for example, the navigation flag for the replay time is turned off on condition that the number of games has been exceeded. And the desire for the player to quickly enter the replay time is born and the fun is improved.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect control means is configured such that a specific winning combination is internally stored by the winning combination determining means on condition that a predetermined period stored in advance has elapsed after the input of the game sound data for navigation at the replay time. It is prohibited to notify the effect means that the winning combination has been determined.

  With the above configuration, even if the game sound of the game machine for the replay time is input by the microphone of the own game machine, the navigation flag for the replay time is turned off on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed. The time for the player to leave the machine is reduced as much as possible, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the bonus game is executed, the effect control means is a valid line among the plurality of lines provided in the symbol display means, and is an effective line when the bonus game is executed, and an invalid line when the bonus game is executed. On the condition that a specific winning combination symbol is displayed on the line, the effect means notifies that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means at the replay time after the bonus game ends. Let the players know.

  With the above configuration, if a specific combination of symbols is displayed on the line set during the bonus game on a specific line that is inactive when the bonus game is executed, a small role will be played during the replay time after the bonus game. By turning on the flag for informing the player and notifying the player that the information is to be notified during the replay time, it is possible to easily understand the trigger for the replay time to operate.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can suppress giving a disadvantage to a player can be provided.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail.

  The gaming machine described in the present embodiment is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”, and a game is made so that a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variable display of a plurality of symbols on the winning line. The change display can be stopped by detecting the user's operation. Note that the gaming machine plays a game using a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, or the like, or a card that stores information on a game value given to or given to a player. In the following description, a game medium payout device that borrows a game medium when a player starts a game with a “pachislot machine” will be described as a medal payout device.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 that forms the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, An effect image can be displayed. In the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 functions as an effect unit capable of executing an effect related to a game.

  In addition, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable. Each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols on its outer peripheral surface (see FIG. 8). The symbol row consists of a plurality of types of symbols with code numbers “00” to “20”. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm). In the embodiment of the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R function as symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10. A 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

  A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation. When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement 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 unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as a credit in a memory (for example, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

  On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.

  An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the right side of the front portion of the base 10. By operating the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27, it is possible to input an instruction regarding switching of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like. A door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is further provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10, and a predetermined key is inserted into the key hole of the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 and turned to the right to rotate the front door. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the housing 2, and a reel rotation sound effect is output when a plurality of symbols of the reel images of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and displayed. . In order to make the reel sound effect sound sufficiently heard by the player, for example, it is desirable to make it larger than BGM or the like output from the gaming machine, but it is not limited to this. In the embodiment of the present invention, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R function as effect means capable of executing effects related to games. Further, the volume of the reel rotation sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R is set to increase as the rotational speed of the variable display of a plurality of symbols increases. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 showing a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided. In addition, microphones 44 are provided on the front left and right of the housing 2. In the embodiment of the present invention, the microphone 44 functions as sound input means for inputting sound.

  As shown in FIG. 2, three reels 3 </ b> L, 3 </ b> C, and 3 </ b> R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized in a total of nine symbols, three in the vertical direction from the front. In addition, five pay lines are set corresponding to the stop positions of the nine symbols that can be visually recognized. That is, a top line, a center line, and a bottom line that horizontally traverse three symbols arranged in the vertical direction, a cross down line, and a cross up line that traverse in an oblique direction are provided. Each of these pay lines may be displayed so as to be visible to the player, or may not be displayed.

  By operating a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one winning line (only the center line), 2 At the time of betting (the 1-BET button 11 is operated twice (pressed) or two medals are inserted), three (in addition to the center line, the top line and the bottom line), the maximum number (three in this embodiment) At the time of betting, 5 (3 in addition to 2 betting, cross-down line, cross-up line) are activated. The winning line is related to the success or failure of the winning combination. Specifically, the winning combination of the predetermined combination is established by stopping and displaying the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination in a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. Will be. In the following description, the activated winning line may be referred to as an activated line.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display window 31 a and a pattern formation region 31 b on which a pattern is drawn. A screen image displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 is displayed on the front panel 31. Visible through the display window 31a.

  On the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 shown in FIG. 2, a notification flag image 93a and a notification image 93b for notifying that the internal winning combination has been determined in the pachislot gaming device 1 are displayed. This image is displayed on condition that a game sound for navigation at a replay time satisfying a predetermined condition is input from the microphone 44.

  On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the front portions of the various lamps and the various display units described above are transparent, and the various lamps and the various display units can be visually recognized.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

  The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is established. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

  The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals, and an accessory operation number display unit. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 including a protective glass 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, and fluorescent lamps 37 a and 37 b that are so-called white light sources. , 38a, 38b, lamp holders 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving the transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. The TCP is a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to the terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. Etc.) (see FIG. 4).

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the near side by rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

  The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 33, patterns and the like are formed at positions corresponding to the BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display window 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display window 31a without forming the pattern forming area 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted. Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 33, electric circuits for operating the various display units, and the like are not shown.

  The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 34, even if a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, identification information such as symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R The variable display and stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

  The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B.

  The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 3). The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b is reflected by the reflection area 36A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

  The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are arranged toward the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 36, respectively. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

  Thus, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and reflected from the reflection area 36A of the reflective film 36 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are irradiated, and the rotation reels 3L, 3C and 3R Light reflected from the surface and incident on the non-reflective area 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

  In the pachislot gaming device 1, only a part of the liquid crystal display device is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent. / A region that switches to a non-transparent state may be used. In this case, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the entire area of the liquid crystal display device 5 is an area to be switched to the transmission state or the non-transmission state, the reflection film 36 is all set to the non-reflection area 36 </ b> B or the reflection film 36 is omitted. Good.

<Electrical configuration of main control circuit 81 of gaming machine>
In the above configuration, the control operation of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 5 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the operation of the pachislot machine 1 is controlled by a main control circuit 81 provided on the main board and a sub control circuit 82 provided on the sub board. The main control circuit 81 includes a microcomputer 40 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 42 and a RAM 43 that are main board side storage means. The main control circuit 81 functions as a bonus executing means for executing a bonus game when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The main control circuit 81 functions as a replay time execution means for executing a replay time when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 for generating a random number to be sampled. The random number generator 146 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 147 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The CPU 41 determines an internal winning combination based on the random numbers sampled by the random number generator 146 and the sampling circuit 147 and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42.

  As a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 40, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 41. In that case, the random number generator 146 and the sampling circuit 147 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  Various information is temporarily stored in the RAM 43 of the main control circuit 81. For example, the game state, the number of medals inserted in one game, the number of medals paid out in one game, and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, the ROM 42 of the main control circuit 81 stores the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the operation of the probability lottery table and the stop button that are used for determination of random number sampling that is performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Various data tables such as a stop table group for determining a stop mode, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 82, and the like are stored. The ROM 42 stores programs for executing processing routines such as a main routine described later.

  Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25, a decoration lamp 93), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal storage number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), a medal, and a hopper drive circuit. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 50 for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command of 51, and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotationally driving the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stepping motors 59L, 59C, and 59R function as symbol variation means for varying symbols.

  The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key type switch 63, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. The setting key type switch 63 allows a setting value to be changed by inserting a predetermined key into the keyhole and turning it to the left or right. In the embodiment of the present invention, the reel stop signal circuit 56 functions as stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. In the embodiment of the present invention, the start switch 6S functions as a start operation detecting unit that detects a start operation. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 47 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 41. The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches the designated number data.

  The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41. The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches a designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

  In the circuit shown in FIG. 5, the random number generator 146 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 147 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. . Based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, an internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

  After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range is stored in the RAM 43 for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table is stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each rotary reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the corresponding code number A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left rotating reel 3L, the central rotating reel 3C, and the right rotating reel 3R are controlled to stop and when winning confirmation after all reels are stopped.

  When internal winning is performed by lottery processing (probability lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 receives an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at a timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Then, based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

  In the stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies the hopper drive circuit 51 with a payout command signal. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as credits.

  A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41. The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.

<Electrical configuration of the sub-control circuit 82 of the gaming machine>
In the above configuration, the control operation of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

  The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. In addition, the determination button 26 and the cancel button 27 are connected to the sub control circuit 82 via the interface circuit 240.

  The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5 and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sounds generated from the speakers 21L and 21R. In the embodiment of the present invention, the display control circuit 250 and the audio control circuit 230 function as effect control means for controlling effects.

  The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes such as a process related to effects according to a program stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 according to various commands supplied from the CPU 41. The sub CPU 206 is specified as a specific line that is an effective line in the general game and becomes an ineffective line in the bonus game out of a plurality of lines provided on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the bonus game is executed. When the winning symbol is displayed, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. indicate that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the main control circuit 81 at the replay time after the bonus game ends. Inform. Thereby, the player can receive the benefit of being notified during the replay time by using the replay navigation by turning on a flag for notifying the small role during the replay time after the bonus game. .

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects in the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speakers 21L and 21R by the sub CPU 206, and various other tables such as tables for making decisions regarding effects. Is also remembered.

  The program ROM 208 displays a screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and a plurality of types of effect pattern data corresponding to sounds output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and when all the reels 3 are stopped. A plurality of types of end effect pattern data corresponding to the screen image and the output voice are stored.

  The program ROM 208 stores comparison waveform data to be compared with the waveform indicated by the sound signal output from the microphone 44. The sub CPU 206 compares the output waveform data generated based on the sound signal output from the microphone 44 with the comparison waveform data, and determines whether the waveforms indicated by the respective waveform data are the same or similar. to decide.

  The sub control circuit 82 is connected to a microphone 44 that converts an input sound from the outside into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal via a signal processing circuit 44a. The signal processing circuit 44a includes various circuits such as an AGC circuit and an A / D conversion circuit, and performs various processes for converting the sound signal output from the microphone 44 into output waveform data. The AGC circuit automatically controls the amplification factor of an amplifier provided therein so that a constant output can be obtained even when the magnitude of the input sound signal varies.

  In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In particular, the work RAM 210 stores identification data input from the data input interface 92. The work RAM 210 functions as identification data storage means for storing identification data. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. In the embodiment of the present invention, the work ROM 210 functions as game number counting means for counting a predetermined number of games.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various sound data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying the sound signal.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound data ROM 234 stores a plurality of types of sound data. The sound data includes, for example, effect sound data extracted based on the effect pattern, and specific data indicating a specific non-audible sound waveform that is output when the BB is generated.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound data ROM 234 stores a plurality of types of sound data. The sound data includes, for example, effect sound data extracted based on the effect pattern, and specific data that is output when the BB is generated.

  The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. An image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

  The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  The image data ROM 216 stores a plurality of types of effect image data. The effect image data is classified into normal effect image data and specific effect image data. The effect image data (normal effect image data and specific effect image data) includes, for example, background image data constituting a background image, character image data indicating a character, and the like. The specific effect image data is image data related to an image displayed only when a specific sound is input from the microphone 44. The normal effect image data is image data relating to an image displayed when no specific sound is input from the microphone 44.

  The VDP 212 extracts an effect image from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The VDP 212 stores various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 in a buffer (for example, a video RAM or the like) by superimposing them in order from the image located at the rear, for example, in the order of the background image and the character image. Combined and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

<Game state>
FIG. 7 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 described later as a symbol arrangement table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "blue 7 (design 101)", "crown (design 102)", "bell (design 103)", "watermelon (design 104)", "cherry (Figure 105) "," Replay (symbol 106) "," Q (symbol 107) "," U (symbol 108) "," E (symbol 109) ", and" N (symbol 110) " Is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  The gaming state of the embodiment of the present invention basically includes a general gaming state and a middle bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “MB gaming state”) which is a gaming state in which an MB which is a bonus game is operating. is there. The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 14 to be described later) for determining the internal winning combination, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the number of sliding symbols and whether or not the bonus game is being operated.

  The general gaming state includes a normal section with no carryover combination, a carryover section with a carryover combination, and a replay time section (hereinafter referred to as “RT section”) that has a higher probability of being determined as an internal winning combination than the normal section and the carryover section. (Abbreviated). In the carryover section, the MB is not determined as the internal winning combination, and in the normal section and the RT section, the MB may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  The carryover combination is determined when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (described later in FIG. 14) is allowed to be displayed along one or more games. This is information for identifying a combination of symbols. A section in the general gaming state other than the RT section is hereinafter referred to as a “non-RT section”.

  In the MB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols on the left reel 3L is “1”, and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the other reels is “4”. In the gaming state other than the MB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4” for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of movement of the symbol after the corresponding stop button is pressed. Also, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the type of internal winning combination determined by lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to cherry, bell, watermelon, chance small combination, 10 small combination, and RT is along the effective line. It is allowed to be displayed.

  In the MB gaming state and the RT section, the expected value of the gaming value given to the player for the unit gaming value used for playing the game (for example, one medal consumed to play one game) is , Which is relatively higher than the expected value of the general gaming state (that is, the degree of advantage is relatively high). However, the expected value in the RT section is relatively lower than the expected value in the MB gaming state.

  The MB gaming state is activated on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to MB1 or MB2 (ie, “U-crown-U” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”) is displayed along the active line. To do. On the condition that the number of medals paid out in the MB gaming state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (that is, 253), the MB gaming state ends and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  The carryover section operates on condition that MB1 or MB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 14 described later). On the condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to MB1 or MB2 is displayed along the active line, the carryover section ends and the MB gaming state is activated. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to RT in the carryover section (that is, “Replay-Replay-E”, “Replay-Replay-Blue 7”, or “Replay-Replay-Watermelon”) is displayed along the active line. In this case, the RT section is activated without the carryover section being completed. That is, the carryover section and the RT section operate simultaneously.

  The RT section is distinguished into an RT1 section and an RT2 section depending on the operating conditions. Specifically, the RT1 section indicates that the MB gaming state that has been activated on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to MB1 (that is, “U-crown-U”) is displayed along the active line has ended. Operates on conditions. The RT2 section operates on condition that a combination of symbols corresponding to RT is displayed along the active line in the RT1 section and the non-RT section. When the MB gaming state that has been activated on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to MB2 (that is, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”) is displayed along the active line is completed, the RT1 section Does not work.

  The RT1 section and the RT2 section basically end on the condition that a predetermined number of games have ended, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. Further, the RT1 section and the RT2 section are terminated on the condition that MB1 or MB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 14 described later), and the carryover section is activated.

  Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to RT is displayed along the active line in the RT2 section, the RT2 section does not newly operate.

<Sound data>
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining sound data. The game sound for replay time navigation in this embodiment is a human audible sound or a non-audible sound. The non-audible sound generally means a sound having a frequency other than 20 Hz to 20000 Hz that can be recognized as a sound by human beings, but depending on the output mode, it is not necessarily required to have a frequency other than 20 Hz to 20000 Hz. That is, the non-audible sound is output in a manner that cannot be recognized by humans, for example, when a low-volume sound is output after a high-volume sound, the human cannot recognize it. Sounds that are played are also included. In the figure, f0 indicates a frequency that becomes a boundary between audible and non-audible, and f1 indicates a center frequency of the inaudible sound indicated by the specific data.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a waveform indicated by the game sound for navigation at the replay time. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the waveform indicated by the game sound for navigation at the replay time is a waveform having the non-audible frequency f1 as the center frequency and the entire waveform in the non-audible frequency band. FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a waveform indicated by the effect sound data. As shown in FIG. 8B, the waveform indicated by the effect sound data does not have a waveform on the right side (high frequency side) from f0. When a non-audible sound having a waveform as shown in FIG. 8A is output when an effect sound having a waveform as shown in FIG. 8B is output, FIG. A sound having a waveform as shown in FIG.

<Direction pattern table>
FIG. 9 shows an effect pattern table according to the embodiment of the present invention. The effect pattern table registers information on the effect pattern corresponding to the sound data. The effect pattern table is stored in the program ROM 208 of the sub control circuit 82. As shown in FIG. 9, the effect pattern table is stored in association with the sound data A to L and the effect patterns 1 to 12 input from the microphone 44. For example, when sound data A is input from the microphone 44, an effect pattern of effect 1 is selected.

<Game system>
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming system 200 includes a plurality of pachislot gaming devices 1 (pachislot gaming device 1a and pachislot gaming device 1b). All the pachislot gaming devices 1a and 1b have the configuration shown in FIGS.

  The sub CPU 206 of the gaming machine 1a is a specific line that is an effective line for a general game among a plurality of lines provided on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when a bonus game is executed, and an inactive line when a bonus game is executed. When a specific winning combination symbol is displayed on the line, at the replay time after the end of the bonus game, the main control circuit 81 determines that the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination as a game sound for the replay time. Output by 21L and 21R. When the other pachislot gaming apparatus 1b receives this gaming sound from the microphone 44, the sub CPU 206 turns on the navigation flag for replay time, and effects for replay navigation are performed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, when the pachislot gaming device 1a shifts to a bonus game and a specific winning combination symbol is displayed on a specific line that is an ineffective line during the bonus game, the game sound for navigation at the replay time is displayed. , And the other pachislot gaming device 1b receives the game sound. In the pachislot gaming device 1b, when the navigation flag is turned ON and the replay time is started, a notification flag image 93a (see FIG. 11 described later) is displayed, and a specific internal winning combination is determined in the pachislot gaming device 1b. In this case, a notification image 93b (see FIG. 11 described later) is displayed.

  This enables the replay time navigation flag to be turned on even when the game machine's microphone input the replay time navigation game sound output by another gaming machine, and the notification is executed during the next replay time. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained.

<Specific effect image>
FIG. 11 is a replay time navigation effect image screen according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a small combination notification image screen, FIG. 2B is a plurality of small combination notification image screens, and FIG. 3C is an internal winning combination determination image screen. The sub CPU 206 is a specific line that becomes an inactive line when the bonus game is executed, and a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed on the line set during the bonus game, and game sounds for navigation of replay time are input to the microphone 44. Then, the navigation flag for notifying the small combination is turned ON. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the navigation flag is turned ON, the sub CPU 206 produces an effect from the effect pattern table (see FIG. 9) stored in the program ROM 208 based on the game sound for navigation at the replay time. And a navigation flag image 93a is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The sub CPU 206 displays a notification image 93b on the liquid crystal display device 5 when the small part of the navigation flag is won internally.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the game sound for navigation at the replay time is input to the microphone 44, the sub control circuit 82 stores the navigation flag in the work RAM 210. Accordingly, when a sound for navigating a plurality of internal winning combinations is input, the work RAM 2210 cumulatively stores navigation flags. The sub-control circuit 82 displays a navigation flag image 93a on the liquid crystal display device 5 indicating that the plurality of flags are ON. As shown in FIG. 5C, when a small combination of a plurality of navigation flags is internally won, a notification image 93b is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  With this configuration, when the bonus game is executed, the sub CPU 206 can display a bonus game when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed on a specific line that is an ineffective line and is set during the bonus game. For example, a flag for notifying a small role during a later replay time is turned on, and a profit such as being notified during the replay time is executed by effectively using the line as an ineffective line. Then, even if a combination of symbols with a payout is displayed on a line set as an inactive line during a bonus game even though it is an effective line, the player will not get any profit, and for the player It can suppress giving a disadvantage. In addition, by informing the player that the notification is made during the replay time, it is possible to easily understand the trigger for the replay time to operate.

<Electrical configuration of main control circuit 81 of gaming machine>
In the above configuration, the control operation of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 5 will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a main flowchart under the control of the main CPU (ie, main control circuit 81) according to the present embodiment.

  First, the CPU 41 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the contents stored in the RAM 33 are initialized. Subsequently, the designated storage area (for example, information of the internal winning combination storage area) in the RAM 43 at the end of the game is erased (ie, cleared) (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. Specifically, data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is deleted.

  In step S3, a medal acceptance / start check process described later with reference to FIG. 13 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, processes such as updating the number of inserted sheets and transmitting a demo command to be described later are performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11 and 13. In step S4, a random value is extracted and stored in a random value storage area, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random value extracted by this process is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 14 described later).

  In step S5, a game state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In the gaming state monitoring process, if the MB operating flag is on, an identifier (information) indicating the MB gaming state is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. If the MB operating flag is off, an identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 43.

  Here, the identifier indicating the MB gaming state is cleared for each game by the process of step S2, but if the MB operating flag is ON, the identifier indicating the MB gaming state is predetermined in the RAM 43 by the gaming state monitoring process. Always stored in the specified storage area. Therefore, the MB gaming state is equivalent to a period during which an identifier indicating the MB gaming state is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 43 for each game (that is, a period during which the MB operating flag is on).

  In step S6, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8.

  In step S8, RT game number counter update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the value of the RT game number counter is decremented by “1”. To do. Further, as a result of the subtraction, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, the RT1 operating flag And the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF (ie, cleared).

  The RT game number counter is information for identifying the number of remaining games in the RT section. The remaining number of games in the RT section that can be identified by the RT game number counter is equivalent to the number of games played in the RT section.

  In step S9, a process for transmitting a start command to the sub-control circuit 82 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82. In step S10, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, a game start waiting time digest process (ie, wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, 4.1 seconds)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do. In step S12, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S13. Specifically, all of the following three effective stop button flags corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are updated to ON.

  In step S13, a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 16 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15. Specifically, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and the symbol combination table. In step S15, a process of transmitting the display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16. This display combination command includes information on the display combination determined in step S14.

  In step S16, a medal payout process for paying out medals for the value of a payout number counter, which will be described later, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S18. Specifically, if the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted by the number of medals paid out in step S16. In step S18, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S19, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  FIG. 13 is a medal acceptance / start check process for detecting the insertion operation and the start operation by the player according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 41 sets an initial value in a demonstration timer stored in the RAM 43, and proceeds to step S22 (step S21). The value set in this demonstration timer is decremented by “1” every 1.1173 ms in the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU. Therefore, the demonstration timer is set to about the time after the initial value is set in the demonstration timer. It becomes “0” after 45 seconds. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S24. The automatic insertion counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be automatically inserted when the display combination is replay.

  In step S23, medal acceptance is permitted, and the process proceeds to step S26. In this step S23, since the display combination in the previous game is not replay and the value of the automatic insertion counter is 0, the insertion of medals is permitted by permitting the addition of the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted sheets.

  In step S24, the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S25. In this step S24, specifically, the value of the automatic insertion counter is a value other than “0” (ie, “3”) because the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed along the active line in the previous game. Therefore, the value of the insertion number counter is updated to the same number as the value of the automatic insertion counter (ie, “3”). In step S25, a process of transmitting a bet command to the sub control circuit 82 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. This bet command includes information on the value of the inserted number counter (that is, the inserted number) updated in the process of step S24.

  In step S26, it is determined whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S30. Specifically, if the medal acceptance is permitted through the processing of step S23, that is, if the addition of the inserted number counter is permitted, this determination is YES. If the addition of the insertion number counter is not permitted due to not passing through the process of step S23, this determination is NO.

  In step S27, it is determined whether or not the input process. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S30. Specifically, the input from the medal sensor 10S is checked, and if there is an input from the medal sensor 10S, the determination in step S27 is YES. Also, the input from the BET switches 11 and 13 is checked, and if there is an input from the BET switches 11 to 13, a value for adding the insertion number counter is calculated, and the determination in step S27 is YES. . If there is no input from either the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13, this determination is NO.

  In step S28, the insertion number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S29. Specifically, when there is an input from the medal sensor 10S in the process of step S27, “1” is added to the insertion number counter. If there is an input from the BET switches 11 and 13 in the process of step S27, the value calculated in the process of step S27 is added to the insertion number counter. When the value of the inserted number counter is “3”, a credit counter is added instead of the inserted number counter. The credit counter is a counter for counting the number of medals that have been credited.

  In step S29, a process for transmitting a bet command to the sub-control circuit 82 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S30. This bet command includes information on the value of the inserted number counter updated in step S28 (that is, the inserted number). In step S30, it is determined whether or not the input number counter is “1” or more, that is, whether or not the input number is “1” or more. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, it is determined whether or not the demonstration timer is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not a state in which no operation (for example, a throwing operation) by the player is performed (hereinafter referred to as “non-game state”) has continued for a predetermined time (about 45 seconds). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the BET lamps 17a to 17c for displaying the inserted number are turned off. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the bet lamp is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, a process of transmitting a demo command to the sub control circuit 82 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. By transmitting the demo command, a demonstration image (that is, a demo image) for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer is displayed. In step S35, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. In step S35, if the value of the inserted number counter is “3”, that is, if the inserted number “3” necessary for playing one game is reached, this determination is YES. If the value of the inserted number counter is a value other than “3”, this determination is NO.

  In step S36, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on, that is, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26.

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery process for determining an internal winning combination based on the gaming state and the like according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, the main control circuit 81 functions as an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation.

  First, based on an internal lottery table determination table (not shown), the CPU 41 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S43, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S43, since it is an RT section, the internal lottery table is changed to an RT lot internal lottery table (not shown), and the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, whether or not the flag of MB1 or MB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, that is, bit 8 (9th bit) or bit 7 (8th bit) corresponding to MB1 or MB2 of the carryover combination storage area It is determined whether “1” is stored in (i.e., whether there is a carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S46. Here, when the determination in step S44 is YES, it is a carryover section. In step S45, the number of lotteries is changed to “7”, and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, the random number stored in the random value storage area is compared with the upper limit value and lower limit value corresponding to the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S48. Specifically, the internal lottery table determined in step S41 is referred to, the lower limit value (L) is acquired based on the number of lotteries and the number of inserted lots, and the random value stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 43 The lower limit (L) is subtracted from (R) (R−L). Further, the internal lottery table determined in step S41 is referred to, the upper limit value (U) is acquired based on the number of lotteries, and the upper limit value (R) stored in the random number value storage area in the RAM 33 is U) is subtracted (RU).

  In step S48, it is determined whether or not the random number value is not more than the upper limit value and not less than the lower limit value. Specifically, it is determined whether (R−L) obtained in step S47 is a positive value and (R−U) obtained in step S47 is a negative value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S54. In step S49, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is specified based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S50. In the embodiment of the present invention, the process of step S49 functions as a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination determined in step S49 is MB1 or MB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S51, the flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, since MB1 or MB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, the value of the RT game number counter is updated (cleared) to “0” in order to end the RT section, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the logical sum of the internal winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in step S49 and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S46. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether the random value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is 9 times in the general gaming state, In the internal winning state (ie, carryover section), there are seven cases. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the number of times of the determination is less than 9 in the general gaming state and less than 7 in the internal winning state (that is, the carryover section).

  In step S56, the logical sum of the information indicating the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S57. Here, when the internal winning combination is lost, the process of step S53 is not performed. Therefore, even if there is a carryover combination, the process of step S53 makes the internal winning combination storing area a carryover combination. The corresponding bit is never “1”. Therefore, in step S53, in consideration of the case where the internal winning combination is lost when there is a carryover combination, the logical sum of the information indicating the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal winning combination storage area. .

  In step S57, it is determined whether or not it is in the MB gaming state, that is, whether or not the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S58, since it is in the MB gaming state, bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination storing area are turned on, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows a reel stop initial setting process for performing the initial setting related to the process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 41 copies the data in the internal winning combination storing area to the stopping winning combination storing area (step S61), and proceeds to step S62. Specifically, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area by the internal lottery process (FIG. 14) is stored in the stop winning combination storing area. The stop winning combination storage area is a 9-bit storage area provided in the RAM 43 and has the same data structure as the internal winning combination storage area.

  In step S62, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a chance small combination, a 10-sheet small combination, or RT. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S63, bit 1 of the stop winning combination storing area is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the rotating identifier is stored in the entire symbol storage area, and the process proceeds to step S65. Specifically, all identifiers stored in the symbol storage area are updated. In step S65, the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 16 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  FIG. 16 illustrates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R before the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the present embodiment. This is a display combination prediction storing process for predicting a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols displayed by stopping the rotation of.

  First, the CPU 41 stores the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid as the number of display combination searches, and proceeds to step S72 (step S71). Specifically, information indicating the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stored in the RAM 43 as the number of display combination searches. In the reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 15), when the expected display combination storing process is performed, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have not yet started rotating, and therefore the reels 3L and 3C that are rotating are rotating. , 3R corresponding to the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is “0”. In this case, “3” is stored in the RAM 43 as a display combination search count in a pseudo manner.

  In step S72, the head address of the display combination storing area 1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, “0” is set as a symbol position in a predetermined storage area of the CPU 41, and the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the reel being rotated is searched from the right side based on the display combination search count, determined as a search target reel, and the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the symbol storage area is updated based on the reel to be searched and the symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S76. Specifically, assuming that the search target reel is stopped at the current symbol position, each of the symbol display areas corresponding to the search target reel corresponds to the type of the symbol positioned in the symbol display area. The identifier is stored in the symbol storage area.

  In step S76, the top address of the top line of the symbol storage area is set, "4" is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S76. In the display check process (FIG. 17 described later), the number of checks is the remaining number of times that the process of step S102 of FIG. 17 described later is performed. In step S77, a display check process described later with reference to FIG. 17 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the data in the display combination storage area is copied to the pseudo display combination storage area, the display combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S79. Specifically, the data stored in the display combination storing area by the process of step S77 is stored in the pseudo display combination storing area, and “0” is stored in all the bits of the display combination storing area. The pseudo display combination storage area is a 9-bit storage area provided in the RAM 43 and has the same data structure as the display combination storage area.

  In step S79, a display combination retrieval process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S80. In step S80, the data in the display combination storing area is set in the HL register, the data in the internal winning combination storing area is set in the DE register, and the process proceeds to step S81. Specifically, the data stored in the display combination storage area in the display combination search process (FIG. 18 described later) is set in the HL register, and the internal winning combination storage area stored in the internal lottery process (FIG. 14) is stored. Set the data in the DE register.

  In step S81, a priority check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, the priority order data is shifted to the upper 4 bits, saved, and the process proceeds to step S83. Specifically, the process of doubling the value of the priority data set in the process of step S81 is repeated four times. Accordingly, the value of the priority order data is 16 times the value before the process of step S81, and the bit pattern of the priority order data represented by the binary number is shifted by the upper 4 bits.

  In step S83, the data in the pseudo display combination storing area is set in the HL register, the data in the stop winning combination storing area is set in the DE register, and the process proceeds to step S84. Specifically, the data stored in the pseudo display combination storing area in the process of step S78 is set in the HL register, and the data stored in the stop winning combination storing area in the reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 15) is set to DE. Set to register.

  In step S84, a priority check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S85. In step S85, the logical sum of the saved priority order data and priority order data is stored in the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S86. Specifically, the logical sum of the priority order data shifted by the upper 4 bits in the process of step S83 and the priority order data determined in the process of step S84 is used as the expected display combination data at the current symbol position. Store in the corresponding expected display combination storage area.

  In step S86, the display combination storing area is cleared, the value of the symbol position set in the predetermined storage area of the CPU 41 is incremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S87. In step S87, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol position is “21”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S88, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S88, “1” is subtracted from the value of the number of display combination searches stored in the RAM 43, and the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of display combination searches is “0”. If this determination is YES, if this expected display combination storing process is performed as step S65 in FIG. 15, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. 12, and this expected display combination storing process is shown in FIG. When the process is performed as step S158, the process proceeds to step S151 in FIG. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S90.

  In step S90, the address of the expected display combination storing area is updated, the rotating identifier is stored in all the symbol storing areas, and the process proceeds to step S91. Specifically, when the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 is set, the head address of the expected display combination storing area 2 is set, and when the expected display combination storing area 2 is set. Sets the address of the expected display combination storage area 3. Next, all identifiers stored in the symbol storage area are updated.

  In step S91, the symbol storage area corresponding to the stopped reel is updated, and the process proceeds to step S91. Specifically, for each of the symbol display areas corresponding to the stopped reels, an identifier corresponding to the type of the symbol positioned in the symbol display area is stored in the symbol storage area.

  FIG. 17 shows display check processing for predicting or determining a display combination based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 41 sets the top address of the symbol combination table stored in the RAM 43 (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. The address of the symbol combination table set in step S101 is updated in step S107 described later. By repeating the process in step S107, the process in step S102 described later is performed on information on all symbol combinations stored in the symbol combination table.

  In step S102, the combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area is compared, and the process proceeds to step S103. Specifically, in the symbol storage area, information on the combination of symbols stored in the area corresponding to the display line corresponding to the current number of checks and the area corresponding to the current address in the symbol combination table are stored. Comparison with the information on the combination of symbols to be performed is performed.

  Here, when the display check process is performed as the process of step S77 in FIG. 16, when the value of the number of checks is “4”, the display line corresponding to the value is the top line 8b. When the value of the number of checks is “3”, the display line corresponding to the value is the bottom line 8d. When the value of the number of checks is “2”, the display line corresponding to the value is the cross-down line 8e. When the value of the number of checks is “1”, the display line corresponding to the value is the cross-up line 8a.

  On the other hand, after “4” is set as the value of the number of checks in step S76 of FIG. 16, “1” is subtracted from the value of the number of checks in step S109 described later. By repeating the process in step S109, the process in step S102 is performed for all display lines except the center line 8c. When the display check process is performed as the process of step S122 in FIG. 18 described later, when the value of the number of checks is “1”, the display line corresponding to the value is the center line 8c.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not they match except for the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is stored. Specifically, the information on the combination of the three symbols in the symbol storage area compared in step S102 is the same as the information on the symbol combination stored in the symbol combination table except for the information on the rotating identifier. It is determined whether or not it is done. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S104, the display combination is determined, the logical sum with the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S105. Specifically, based on the information on the combination of the three symbols in the symbol storage area compared in the process of step S103, the display combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols is determined, and the information on the display combination (that is, the display combination) , Data) and the display combination storage area are stored in the display combination storage area.

  Here, when this display check process is performed in the display combination search process of step S14 of FIG. 12 (that is, when it is called after the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped), step S105 is performed. A profit corresponding to the display combination determined in (1) is given to the player. For example, in order to give the player the number of medals corresponding to the display combination determined in step S105, a process in step S106 described later is performed.

  Further, when this display combination check process is performed in the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 16) (that is, when there are rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R), it is determined in this step S105. The display combination is expected as a display combination that may be determined after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this display check process is performed as the process of step S14 in FIG. 12 (that is, after the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped), the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective is displayed. Since the number is “0”, this determination is YES, and the routine goes to Step S106. If the process of step S105 is called in a process other than the process of step S14 of FIG. 12, this determination is NO and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S107. Specifically, based on the symbol combination table, the payout number value corresponding to the display combination determined in step S104 is stored in the payout number counter. The payout number counter is information for identifying the number of medals to be paid out by the medal payout process in step S16 of FIG.

  In step S107, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, it is determined whether or not all symbol combinations have been checked, that is, whether or not the processing in step S102 has been performed for all symbol combinations stored in the symbol combination table. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S109, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S109, 1 is subtracted from the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S78 in FIG. 16, step S80 in FIG. 16, or step S15 in FIG. When this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S111. In step S111, the address of the symbol storage area is added, and the process proceeds to step S101.

  Referring to FIG. 18, the display combination search process for predicting or determining the display combination for the active line (ie, center line 8c) is shown.

  First, the CPU 41 sets the head address of the area corresponding to the center line 8c in the symbol storage area, sets 1 as the number of checks (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In step S122, display check processing (FIG. 17) is performed, and when this display check processing is performed as step S79 in FIG. 16, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 16, and this display check processing is performed in FIG. When the process is performed as step S14, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  After the head address of the center line 8c is set in step S121, the process proceeds to the display check process in step S122. Therefore, the process in step S102 in FIG. 17 is performed for the center line 8c.

  In addition, when this display combination search process is performed as the process of step S14 of FIG. 12, it is after the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. In this case, in this display combination search process, a display combination corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed along the center line 8c is determined. Further, when the display combination retrieval process is performed as the process of step S79 in FIG. 16, it is before the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. In this case, in this display combination search process, a display combination that may be determined after the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is predicted.

  FIG. 19 shows a priority check process for determining priority data according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, when priority order data is determined in the priority order check process performed as the process of step S81 in FIG. 16, the priority order data may be displayed along the center line 8c. The display combination corresponding to the combination is shown. In addition, when priority data is determined in the priority check process performed as the process of step S84 in FIG. 16, the priority data may be displayed along display lines other than the center line 8c. The display combination (namely, pseudo display combination) corresponding to a certain symbol combination is shown.

  First, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority order data (step S131), and proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is obtained by taking the exclusive OR of the DE register (data in the internal winning combination storage area and the stop winning combination storage area) and the HL register (data in the display combination storing area and the pseudo display combination storing area). The logical product of the data and the HL register is taken.

  Here, if there is a bit of “1” in the data obtained by taking the logical product of the exclusive OR of the DE register and the HL register and the HL register, the DE register It can be determined that there is a bit that is “0” but is “1” in the HL register (that is, a bit that is “1” only in the HL register).

  If this priority order check process is performed as the process in step S81 in FIG. 16, the data in the display combination storage area is set in the HL register in advance in the process in step S80 in FIG. Data in the internal winning combination storage area is set in the register. In this case, if there is a “1” bit in the data obtained by the processing in step S132, it can be determined that there is a “1” bit only in the display combination storage area. That is, it is possible to determine whether there is a display combination that is not included in the internal winning combination (that is, whether there is a display combination that is not allowed by the internal winning combination).

  If this priority order check process is called from step S84 in FIG. 16, in the process in step S83 in FIG. 16, the data in the pseudo display combination storage area is set in advance in the HL register, and the DE register Is set with data of the stop winning combination storing area. In this case, if there is a “1” bit in the data obtained by the process of step S132, it can be determined that there is a “1” bit only in the pseudo display combination storage area. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a pseudo display combination that is not included in the stop winning combination (that is, whether there is a pseudo display combination that is not allowed by the stop winning combination). Here, the stop winning combination is an internal winning combination corresponding to the data stored in the stop winning combination storing area.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not all bits 0 to 8 of the data obtained by the process in step S132 are “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and if NO (that is, if there is a display combination (or pseudo display combination) that is not allowed by the internal winning combination (or stop winning combination)), step S134 is performed. Move on. In step S134, it is determined whether or not bit 0 of the data obtained by the process in step S132 is on (that is, “1”). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82 or step S85 in FIG. 16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S135.

  Here, when bit 0 of the data obtained by the process of step S132 is ON, since this bit 0 corresponds to cherry, a display combination that is not allowed by an internal winning combination (or a stopping winning combination) (or , There is a cherry as a pseudo display role). In this case, in order to avoid displaying a symbol combination corresponding to a cherry that is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the determination in step S134 is YES.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not there is one stop button (that is, a stop button) in which the pressing operation is valid, that is, whether or not it is after the second stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82 or step S85 in FIG. 16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S136.

  Here, in the determination in step S135, when there is a display combination (or pseudo display combination) that is not allowed by the internal winning combination (or stop winning combination) and there is one stop button for which the pressing operation is effective. The determination is YES. By doing this, the combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination (or pseudo display combination) that is not allowed by the internal winning combination (or stop winning combination) is not displayed along the effective line (or display line). I am doing so.

  In step S136, 1 is set as the initial value of the priority when referring to the pull-in priority table, and “6” is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S137. The number of checks is the maximum remaining number of times in which the process of step S138 described later is performed in this priority order check process.

  In step S137, the pull-in data corresponding to the current priority order is acquired based on the pull-in priority order table, and the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, the logical product of the DE register, the HL register, and the pull-in data acquired in step S137 is calculated, and the process proceeds to step S139. In step S139, it is determined whether or not all of the bits constituting the data obtained by taking the logical product of the DE register, the HL register, and the pull-in data in step S138 are “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S140, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S142.

  In step S140, “1” is added to the priority order, “1” is subtracted from the value of the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S141. In step S141, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of checks is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S137. In step S142, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the number of checks is set as priority data, and the process proceeds to step S82 or step S85 in FIG.

  Here, if the determination of step S134 or step S135 is YES, and the process of step S138 has never been performed, the initial value of the priority order data set in step S131 (ie, “0”). ) Is determined as priority data. In this case, the upper 4 bits or lower 4 bits of the expected display combination data obtained in step S85 of FIG.

  If the determination in step S139 has never been YES after the processing in step S136, the value of the number of checks is “0”. In step S142, the value of the number of checks is “0”. A value obtained by adding “1” to “” (that is, “1”) is determined as the priority order data. In this case, the upper 4 bits or lower 4 bits of the expected display combination data obtained in step S85 of FIG.

  FIG. 20 shows a reel stop control process for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C and 3R have been pressed. (Step S151). Specifically, in this step S151, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the operated stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is ON. If this determination is YES, the operated stop button is determined. The effective stop button flag corresponding to the buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S154. If NO, the process proceeds to step S152.

  Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, Three are provided corresponding to each of 7R. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated 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 operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is off.

  In step S152, in order to automatically stop the reel, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the reel rotated. The automatic stop is performed when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (that is, detection of a stop command signal) from when the operation of the start lever 6 is detected. The game machine automatically (ie, internally) stops changing the symbol. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S153, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S153, a scheduled stop position where the display combination is lost is determined, and the process proceeds to step S155. The scheduled stop position is a code number of a symbol displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. In this step S153, in the case of automatic stop, even if there is a small combination, MB, replay, etc. determined as an internal winning combination, a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is not harmed. A planned stop position that is not displayed along the active line is determined.

  In step S154, a priority pull-in control process described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, a reel stop command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S156. The reel stop command includes information such as the scheduled stop position and the number of sliding frames determined in the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 21 described later).

  In step S156, the symbol storage area is updated based on the scheduled stop position, and the process proceeds to step S157. Specifically, assuming that the rotation of the reel stops at the planned stop position determined in step S153 or step S169 of FIG. 21 described later, in this case, the symbol located in each symbol display area of the reel. The identifier corresponding to the type is stored in the symbol storage area.

  In step S157, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. If there are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating and one of the three valid stop button flags is on, this determination is YES and the process moves to step S158, and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are detected. Is stopped and all the three valid stop button flags are OFF, this determination is NO, and the routine goes to Step S159.

  In step S158, the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 16) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S151. Here, the expected display combination storing process may be performed as the process of step S158 or may be performed as the process of step S65 of the reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 13). When the expected display combination storing process is performed as the process of step S65 of the stop initial setting process (FIG. 15), in the expected display combination storing process, rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts after the start operation is performed. Prior to this, for each symbol position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed after the rotation of the reel stops at the symbol position is predicted.

  When the expected display combination storing process is performed as the process of step S158, in the expected display combination storing process, the stop operation is performed after the stop operation is performed after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started. Before the rotation of the reel corresponding to the broken stop button stops, for each symbol position of each rotating reel, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed after the reel rotation stops at the symbol position. A corresponding display combination is predicted.

  In step S159, it is determined whether or not the stop button remains pressed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop command signal is detected from the stop button for which the third stop operation has been performed among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S159, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. Here, while the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed is being pressed, the process of step S159 is repeated, and the state that does not proceed to the next process of step S159 continues. In the embodiment of the present invention, the reel stop control process functions as a stop control unit that performs stop control of symbol variation.

  FIG. 21 is a priority attraction control process for determining the planned stop position based on the gaming state, the type of the internal winning combination, and the like according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 41 selects the expected display combination storing area according to the pressed stop button (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. Specifically, the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed is selected. In step S162, 5 is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S163. The number of checks is the number of times that the display combination expected storage area is searched in step S166 described later in this priority pull-in control process.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not the MB gaming state, that is, whether or not the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S166. In step S164, it is determined whether or not the left stop button (that is, the left stop button 7L) has been pressed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop command signal is transmitted from the stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, the largest data within the range of the number of checks (that is, the expected display combination data) is searched from the area corresponding to the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter in the expected display combination storage area. The symbol counter is a counter for identifying the symbol position. The symbol counter stores information on code numbers corresponding to symbols located on the center line 8c among symbols displayed on the reel.

  In step S167, the number of sliding symbols is determined and saved based on the search result, and the process proceeds to step S168. Specifically, the value of the difference between the value of the symbol position corresponding to the largest expected display combination data and the value stored in the symbol counter among the predicted display combination data retrieved in step S166 is calculated as the number of sliding frames. And the determined number of sliding pieces is evacuated. In step S168, the number of sliding pieces evacuated in step S167 is restored, the number of sliding pieces is determined, and the process proceeds to step S169.

  Here, in step S167, in consideration of the case where a plurality of the largest expected display combination data are searched within the range in which the expected display combination storage area is searched, the determined number of sliding symbols is temporarily saved. Yes. When a plurality of the largest display combination prediction data are retrieved, the number of sliding symbols is determined for each of the plurality of display combination prediction data, and the number of sliding symbols is temporarily saved. In step S168, the number of sliding pieces having the smallest value among the plurality of sliding pieces saved is determined.

  In step S169, the planned stop position is determined based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces determined in step S168, stored, and the process proceeds to step S155 in FIG. Specifically, the symbol position when the reel rotates by the number of sliding pieces determined in step S168 is determined as the planned stop position.

  FIG. 22 shows a bonus end check process for ending the MB gaming state when the MB gaming state ending condition is satisfied according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. In step S172, MB end processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S173. Specifically, processing for storing “0” in bit 0 that is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag in the operating flag storage area (not shown), clearing the bonus end number counter, and the like are performed.

  In step S173, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82, and the process proceeds to step S174. In step S174, it is determined whether or not the RT preparation flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S175, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. The RT preparation flag is information for identifying whether or not the RT1 section is permitted to operate. When the RT1 section is allowed to operate, the RT preparation flag is on, and when the RT1 section is not permitted to operate, the RT preparation flag is off.

  In step S175, the RT1 operating flag is turned on, the RT preparation flag is cleared (the RT preparation flag is updated to off), and the process proceeds to step S176. In step S176, the RT game number is stored in the counter, and the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. In the embodiment of the present invention, the process of step S175 functions as a replay time execution means for executing the replay time.

  FIG. 23 is a bonus operation check process for operating the MB gaming state, the RT section, and the like based on the determined display combination type and the like according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the display combination is MB1 or MB2 (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S187. In step S182, it is determined whether or not the display combination is MB1. 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 preparation flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S184.

  In step S184, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S185, MB operation processing is performed based on a bonus operation table (not shown), and the process proceeds to step S186. For example, when the display combination is MB1, the bonus operating time table is referred to, the MB operating flag corresponding to MB is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set. In step S186, a bonus operation command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S187, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RT. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S188, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S191. In step S188, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S189. In step S189, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S190. In step S190, "1000" is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Here, only when the display combination is RT (that is, the determination in step S187 is YES) and the RT2 operating flag is not on (that is, the determination in step S188 is NO), the RT2 operating flag is set in step S189. It is turned on, and “1000” is stored in the RT game number counter in step S190.

  That is, when the display combination becomes RT when the RT2 section is not operating, the RT2 section is operated and “1000” is stored in the RT game number counter. The value of the RT game number counter is subtracted for each game, and when the value of the RT game number counter reaches “0”, the RT2 period ends, so the RT2 period continues for a maximum of 1000 games.

  On the other hand, when the display combination becomes RT when the RT2 section is operating (that is, when the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”), the determination in step S188 is YES, so RT2 When the section is operating, the value of the RT game number counter is not updated to “1000”. Therefore, the RT2 section does not continue for a period exceeding 1000 games.

  In step S191, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S192, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S192, since the symbol combination corresponding to replay is displayed, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter (that is, the same value as the value stored in the insertion number counter is stored in the automatic insertion counter). The process moves to step S2 in FIG. By the processing of step S192, in the processing of step S24 of FIG. 13 in the next game, the same number of values as the value stored in the automatic insertion counter is set in the insertion number counter.

<Operation of the sub-control circuit 82 of the gaming machine>

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit. First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received (step S200: NO), the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received (step S200: YES), the process proceeds to step S201.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the navigation flag is set. If it is determined that the navigation flag is set (step S201: YES), the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from the specific effect patterns (step S202). If the RT flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects the RT specific effect pattern. If the BB flag is set, a specific effect pattern for BB is selected. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation flag is not set (step S201: NO), the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from the normal effect patterns (step S203). If the RT flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects a normal effect pattern for RT. If the BB flag is set, the normal specific effect pattern for BB is selected.

  Next, in step S <b> 204, effect pattern data that is data indicating the effect pattern is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the audio control circuit 230. After executing the process of step S204, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an end effect command has been received. If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received (step S210: NO), the process proceeds to step S220. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end effect command has been received (step S210: YES), the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the navigation flag is set. If it is determined that the navigation flag is set (step S211: YES), the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from the end specific effect patterns (step S212). When the RT flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an end specific effect pattern for RT. If the BB flag is set, an end specific effect pattern for BB is selected. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation flag is not set (step S211: NO), the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from the end normal effect patterns (step S213). If the RT flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects the RT normal end effect pattern. If the BB flag is set, the end normal specific effect pattern for BB is selected.

  Next, in step S214, the end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the audio control circuit 230. After performing the process of step S210, the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RT setting command has been received. If it is determined that the RT setting command has not been received (step S220: NO), the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RT setting command has been received (step S220: YES), the sub CPU 206 sets the RT flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RT flag is a flag that is set at the start of RT and cleared at the end of RT.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received (step S230: NO), the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command has been received (step S230: YES), the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. After performing the process of step S231, the process proceeds to step S240. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends.

  If it is determined in step S230 that a BB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S231 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether an RT release command has been received (step S240). If it is determined that the RT release command has been received (step S240: YES), the RT flag is cleared (step S241).

  If it is determined in step S240 that the RT release command has not been received (step S240: NO), or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received. (Step S250). If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received (step S250: NO), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB release command has been received (step S250: YES), the sub CPU 206 clears the BB flag (step S251) and ends this subroutine.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of sound output control processing performed in the sound control circuit. The sound source IC 232 generates sounds corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound output control process is a process executed by the sub CPU 206 via the sound source IC 232.

  When the tone generator IC 232 has not received the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: NO), the process returns to step S400. The sound source IC 232 receives the effect pattern data (specific effect pattern data or normal effect pattern data) from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: YES), and ends effect pattern data (end specific effect pattern data or end normal effect pattern data). ) Is not received (step S401: NO), the effect sound data is extracted from the audio data ROM 234 and stored in the buffer (step S402). On the other hand, the sound source IC 232 receives the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S400: YES), and receives the end production pattern data (step S401: NO). The effect sound data is extracted and stored in the buffer (step S403).

  After executing the process of step S402 or step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect pattern data is effect pattern data for BB (step S404). If it is determined that the effect pattern data is not for BB, the process proceeds to step S406. On the other hand, when determining that the production pattern data is for BB, the sub CPU 206 extracts specific data from the audio data ROM 234 (step S405).

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 outputs a sound based on the sound data extracted in step S402 or step S403 at a predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) to the speakers 21L and 21R (step S406). . At this time, when a specific winning combination symbol is displayed on a specific line which is an ineffective line during the bonus game as the specific data in step S405, the game sound for navigation at the replay time based on the specific data is displayed. Output together.

  Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S407: NO), the process returns to step S400. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S407: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S408), and the process returns to step S400.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of effect control processing performed in the sub-control circuit 82. The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

  The VDP 212 receives supply of effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES), and when the effect pattern data is not the specific effect pattern data (step S302: NO), the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, when the sub CPU 206 has not received supply of the end effect pattern data (step S303: NO), the sub effect CPU 206 extracts the normal effect image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S304). On the other hand, if the end effect pattern data has been supplied (step S303: YES), the normal effect image at the end is extracted from the image data ROM 216 and stored in the buffer (step S305).

  The VDP 212 receives supply of effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES), and when the effect pattern data is specific effect pattern data (step S302: NO), the process proceeds to step S306. In step S306, if the sub CPU 206 has not received supply of the end effect pattern data (step S306: NO), the sub CPU 206 extracts the specific effect image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S307). On the other hand, when the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S306: YES), the specific effect image at the end is extracted from the image data ROM 216 and stored in the buffer (step S308).

  After executing the processing of step S301, S304, S305, S307 or S308, the VDP 212 outputs a screen image to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S309).

  Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S311), and the process returns to step S300.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of sound recognition processing performed in the sub control circuit. The sub CPU 206, when the bonus game is executed, has a specific winning symbol designated as a specific line that is an active line in the general game and becomes an ineffective line in the bonus game among the plurality of lines provided in the symbol display means. Is displayed, the game sound for replay time navigation is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The microphone 44 inputs the game sound for navigation of replay time output from the speakers 21L and 21R and converts it into an electrical signal, and the signal processing circuit 44a receives the output waveform data (step S500). Next, the sub CPU 206 refers to the comparison waveform data, and whether the game sound data (output waveform data) for replay time navigation input from the microphone 44 is the same as or similar to the comparison waveform data stored in advance. If they are the same or similar (satisfy predetermined conditions) (YES in step S502), the main winning combination is determined by the main control circuit 81 as the internal winning combination at the next replay time. Therefore, it is determined whether the RT operation flag is ON or not (step S503). In step S502, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the compared waveforms are the same or similar based on the similarity obtained by a predetermined calculation formula (step S503).

  When the sub CPU 206 determines that the RT operation flag is not ON (step S503: NO), this subroutine is terminated. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the RT operation flag is ON (step S503: YES), the sub CPU 206 refers to the number of games stored in the work ROM 210, or exceeds the predetermined number of games or stores it in the program ROM. With reference to the stored period data, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed (step S504). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined number of games or more or a predetermined period has elapsed (step S504: YES), the liquid crystal display device 5 indicates that the main winning combination is determined by the main control circuit 81 as the internal winning combination. Alternatively, in order to prohibit notification from the speakers 21L, 21R, etc., this subroutine is terminated.

When the sub CPU 206 determines in the process of step S504 that the predetermined number of games has not been exceeded or the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S504: NO), the sub CPU 206 performs the main control circuit 81 at the replay time to be executed next time. Therefore, the small role notification flag (replay navigation flag) is turned ON (step S505) in order to notify the liquid crystal table device 5 or the speakers 21L and 21R that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Then, the sub CPU 206 notifies the liquid crystal display device 5 or the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the main control circuit 81 at the next replay time. The production of the image is controlled (step S506).
The sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine after executing the process of step S506.

  Thereby, the player can receive the benefit of being notified during the replay time by using the replay navigation by turning on a flag for notifying the small role during the replay time after the bonus game. . In addition, even when the game sound for the replay time navigation is input by the microphone of the game machine of the player, the navigation flag for the replay time can be turned OFF when the predetermined number of games is exceeded. , The desire for the player to enter the replay time quickly is born and the fun is improved. Even if the game sound of the game machine for the replay time is input by the microphone of the game machine, the navigation flag for the replay time is turned off on the condition that a predetermined period has passed. The time for the person to leave the machine is reduced as much as possible, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The sub CPU 206 inputs the replay time navigation game sound output from the other gaming machines from the microphone 44 and compares the input replay time navigation game sound data with the pre-stored comparison data. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the liquid crystal display device or the speakers 21L, 21R and the like notify that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the main control circuit 81 at the next replay time. It may be. Thereby, since notification is given during the next replay time, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 sets a specific line that is an effective line for a general game and an inactive line for a bonus game among a plurality of lines provided on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the bonus game is executed. When a specific winning combination symbol is displayed, the liquid crystal display device 5 or speakers 21L, 21R, etc. indicate that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the main control circuit 81 at the replay time after the bonus game ends. You may make it notify a player to notify more. Thus, by informing the player that the notification is made during the replay time, it is possible to easily understand the trigger for the replay time to operate.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the specific data is data indicating a waveform of a non-audible sound has been described. However, the specific data may be data indicating a waveform including an audible sound, or data indicating a waveform of only the audible sound. It may be. This is because even such specific sound data can be executed.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the specific data is data indicating a waveform of an inaudible sound has been described. However, in the present invention, the specific data may be data indicating a specific sound. In such a case, it is possible to perform the production using a voice having a complicated waveform.

  The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a process (sampling process) for converting the sound signal output from the microphone into waveform data based on the control of the CPU, and a specific waveform pattern is included in the waveform indicated by the waveform data. It is good also as providing the input sound processing apparatus which performs the process (waveform judgment process) which judges whether it is. When the configuration is such that the sampling process and the waveform determination process are executed, the sampling process and the waveform determination process may be executed by different devices as described in the above-described embodiment.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the key information is output from the game hall or when the pachislot gaming device shifts to the BB gaming state, the key information is output, and the key information is received by the other pachislot gaming device to become the key information. Although the corresponding notification flag is established, the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 may shift to a key information collecting mode in which key information can be input when the BB gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot gaming apparatus has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines (for example, a pachinko gaming apparatus, a slot machine, etc.).

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed in design. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an expanded view of a part of structure of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the audio | voice data which concern on embodiment of this invention. The effect pattern table which concerns on embodiment of this invention is shown. It is a figure which shows an example of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The specific effect image screen which concerns on embodiment of this invention is shown. It is a flowchart of the main routine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal winning process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display combination prediction storing process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display combination search process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the priority order check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the priority drawing-in control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the sound output control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the presentation control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the sound recognition process which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotary reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 21 (21L, 21R) Speaker 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 36 Reflective film 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Microphone 81 Main control circuit 82 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM

Claims (6)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Production means capable of performing production related to the game,
Production control means for controlling the production performed by the production means;
A symbol change unit that changes a symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
Bonus game execution means for executing a bonus game on condition that a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed by the symbol display means;
Replay time execution means for executing replay time on the condition that a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, wherein the effect control means is provided on the symbol display means during execution of the bonus game. The bonus game is provided on the condition that a specific winning symbol is displayed on a specific line which is an active line in a general game and is an inactive line when the bonus game is executed among a plurality of lines provided. A gaming machine, wherein at the time of a replay after the end, the effect means notifies the fact that a specific winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means. A sound input means for inputting sound;
When the bonus game is executed, the effect control means sets a specific line that is an effective line in the general game and becomes an ineffective line in the bonus game among the plurality of lines provided in the symbol display means. On the condition that a specific winning combination symbol is displayed, the game sound for navigation at the replay time is output from the effect means, and the game sound data for navigation at the replay time input from the sound input means is stored in advance. The effect that a specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means at a replay time to be executed next time on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied in comparison with the stored comparison data The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is notified by means. A sound input means for inputting sound;
The effect control means inputs the game sound for replay time navigation output from other gaming machines from the sound input means, and the stored comparison data for the game sound data for navigation of the replay time input in advance. Informing that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means at the next replay time executed on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied in comparison with The gaming machine according to claim 1. A game number counting means for counting a predetermined number of predetermined games;
The production control means, on the condition that after the game sound data for navigation of the replay time is input, the number of games counted by the game number counting means is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of games stored in advance. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the winning means is prohibited from reporting that the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the effect means. The effect control means determines that a specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means on condition that a predetermined period of time stored in advance has elapsed after the input of the game sound data for navigation at the replay time. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein it is prohibited to notify the effect by the effect means. When the bonus game is executed, the effect control means sets a specific line that is an effective line in the general game and becomes an ineffective line in the bonus game among the plurality of lines provided in the symbol display means. On the condition that a specific winning combination symbol is displayed, the effect means notifies that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means at the replay time after the bonus game is over. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the player is notified of this.

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