JP2009072332A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable players to play the RT1 (replay time) with interests when the RT1 game with a higher probability of operating replay time is ended by the establishment of BB1 (big bonus) or BB2 and also prevent lowered interests in games without making the players feel discouraged even when the BB1 or BB2 is established during the RT1 game. <P>SOLUTION: The RT1 relatively advantageous for the players is ended by the establishment of BB1 or BB2 to shift it to the RT2 relatively disadvantageous for the players. But when navigation points are already awarded by the winning of a prescribed winning combination during the RT1 operation, the players are notified of the internal winning combination in the RT2 shifted by the establishment of the BB2. In this case, the players can acquire tokens when winning prizes by forced depression of a button for a minor winning combination such as a black cherry winning combination or a white cherry winning combination following the notification. With the continuation of a plurality of games of this type, expected values of increase in the tokens become positive even during in the RT2 operation depending on the height in the probability of winning the minor winning combination by the notification of the establishment of the black cherry winning combination or the white cherry winning combination. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a so-called pachislot 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. Requests to start reel rotation based on player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a display window for displaying the symbol so that the player can see and a medal is inserted A start switch that outputs a signal to perform, a stop switch that outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel, based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and these start 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (so-called pachislot machine) including a control unit that controls the operation of a motor based on signals output from a switch and a stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel is known. There. In such a pachi-slot machine, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows.

  At present, when a start operation by a player is detected, the mainstream pachislot machine performs an internal lottery and stops the rotation of the reel based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player. . For example, when the result related to winning is determined by the internal lottery described above (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as “internal winning combination”), the player performs a stop operation so that the winning is established. Even after the operation is performed, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms), and then stops. Further, if the internal winning combination related to winning is not determined, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that winning is not established. In other words, in such a game machine, a stop operation (so-called “eye push”) at an appropriate timing is required in many situations, and what combination of symbols is displayed on the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is related to the timing of the stop operation, that is, the skill of the player.

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine having a replay time (RT) that increases the probability of re-game operation until the next big bonus is established after the end of the big bonus. In this gaming machine, even when the bonus established during RT is a regular bonus, the RT is terminated.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-137430

  However, according to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, although the probability of re-gaming is high, RT that continues indefinitely until the next big bonus is established is simply work until the next big bonus is won. As a result, there is a risk of reducing the interest of the player's game.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even when the bonus established during RT is a regular bonus, the RT with a high probability of re-game operation ends, so the player feels disappointed and enjoys the game There was a risk of falling.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to entertain a game with a high re-probing operation probability that continues until the bonus game is established when a state with a high re-game operation probability is terminated by the establishment of a predetermined bonus game. In addition, even if a predetermined bonus game is established during a game in which the re-game operation probability is high, the player is not disappointed, and the interest of the game is prevented from deteriorating.

  (1) The present invention provides a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface, a display window for displaying the symbols corresponding to each of the reels, and a first prize for winning a small role. A combination, a second combination for winning a small combination different from the first combination, a third combination for replay operation, a fourth combination for operation of a first bonus game, and the first combination A role defining means for defining a plurality of roles including a fifth role related to the operation of the second bonus game different from the bonus game, and corresponding to each of the plurality of roles defined by the role defining means The symbol combination defining means for defining a combination of symbols displayed in the display window, the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation, and the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means Defined by the role-defining means An internal winning combination lottery means for performing lottery for determining an internal winning combination from among the combinations, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the lottery by the winning combination lottery means, and the start operation detecting means In response to the detection of the start operation performed by the symbol, the symbol variation means for varying the symbol displayed on the display window, the stop operation detection means for detecting the stop operation, and the internal winning combination determination means determined by the internal winning combination determination means Based on the winning combination and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting unit, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the display window, and the third winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means. And the re-game is performed on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the third role defined in the symbol combination defining means is displayed on the display window. Re-game actuating means, re-game probability varying means for varying the internal winning combination determining means by the internal winning combination determining means depending on conditions, and the fourth winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means The first bonus game is activated on the condition that the combination of symbols related to the fourth combination defined in the symbol combination defining means is displayed on the display window. A combination of symbols relating to the fifth winning combination which is internally won by the fifth winning combination by the bonus game operating means and the internal winning combination determining means and which is defined by the symbol combination defining means is displayed on the display window. A second bonus game operating means for operating the second bonus game on the condition that it is displayed, and internal winning by the internal winning combination determining means, and the symbol combination The combination of symbols defined in the combination defining means is a game value giving means for giving a predetermined amount of game value according to the combination displayed on the display window, and the internal winning combination determining means is used as the internal winning combination. A right granting means for granting a right to notify that at least one of the first role and the second role has been determined, and a right for notifying the internal winning role by the right granting means; Notification means for notifying the fact when at least one of the first combination and the second combination is determined by the combination determination means, and the plurality of reels stop the first combination with respect to the first combination. Depending on the detection of the stop operation by the operation detecting means, the symbol combination defining means defined by the symbol combination defining means may not be displayed on the display window, Depending on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means for the second combination, the combination of the second combination symbols defined by the symbol combination defining means may not be displayed on the display window, and The symbols are arranged in such a manner that they are not displayed on the display window simultaneously with the combination of symbols relating to the first combination, and the replay probability changing means is the first bonus game operating means by the first bonus game operating means. In the first state after the end of the bonus game, the fourth winning combination or the second winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means after winning the fourth winning combination or the fifth winning combination internally. Compared to the second state until the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination defining means for the 5 combinations is displayed on the display window, the internal winning combination determining means And the second state is terminated by internally winning the fourth combination or the fifth combination by the internal winning combination determination means. The right granting means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the first state, the right to notify during the second state that is shifted by internally winning the fifth combination In the second state, the replay probability changing means is configured to display the combination of symbols relating to either the first combination or the second combination over a plurality of games in the second state. When a game is played at a position where it can be stopped by a window, the expected increase in the game value is a negative value, and an internal winning combination of the first combination and the second combination over a plurality of games. The combinations of symbols related to the roles determined as When a game is played at a position where it can be stopped on the display window, the probability that the third winning combination will be internally won is increased within a range in which the expected increase in the game value is a positive value. Machine.

  According to the present invention, the first state that is relatively advantageous to the player is terminated by the establishment of the fourth or fifth combination relating to the operation of the first or second bonus game, and is relative to the player. To the second state, which is disadvantageous. In the second state, when a game is played at a position where a combination of symbols relating to either the first combination or the second combination can be stopped on the display window over a plurality of games, The expected increase value of the game is a negative value, and the combination of symbols related to the combination determined as the internal winning combination of the first combination and the second combination over a plurality of games can be stopped on the display window. When a game is played at a position, the probability of internally winning the third combination is increased within a range in which the expected increase in game value is a positive value. Further, if a predetermined condition is satisfied during the first state, the internal winning combination can be notified in the second state which has been shifted due to the establishment of the fifth combination. Therefore, the game in the first state obtained by satisfying the predetermined condition for an opportunity to be notified of the internal winning combination is enjoyed, and the second state is entered by the establishment of the fifth combination. However, since the value of the game can be increased by notifying the internal winning combination, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed and to prevent the game's interest from deteriorating.

  (2) In this case, the combination defining means defines a sixth combination related to the operation of the third bonus game, and the internal winning combination determining means internally wins the sixth combination, and And third bonus game operating means for operating the third bonus game on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the sixth combination specified by the symbol combination specifying means is displayed on the display window. In addition, when the sixth winning combination is internal winning by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of symbols related to the sixth combination specified in the symbol combination specifying means in the unit game determined by the internal winning combination Is always controlled by the stop control unit, and the right granting unit internally wins the fourth combination or the sixth combination during the first state, and the symbol combination The right to be notified during the second state when the combination of symbols related to the fourth or sixth combination that is determined by the setting means is displayed on the display window May be provided for a predetermined number of unit games.

  According to this invention, in the first state, on the condition that the fourth and sixth winning combinations relating to the operation of the first and third bonus games have been won, the second state that has shifted due to the formation of the fifth winning combination. Since the internal winning combination is notified in the state, the player wins the fourth and sixth winning combinations in the first state in order to obtain not only the profit directly obtained by the bonus game but also the notification of the internal winning combination. Because it concentrates on the game to try, you can enhance the interest of the game.

  (3) Further, in the second state, the notifying unit determines that the internal winning combination determining unit determines the fifth winning combination as an internal winning combination when the right to notify is granted by the right granting unit. When this is the case, the fact that the fifth winning combination has been determined as the internal winning combination may be notified.

  According to the present invention, since the fact of the internal winning of the fifth combination serving as the end condition of the second state in which the notification of the internal winning combination is performed when the right of notification is given is notified, the player By avoiding winning of the fifth combination by pushing forward, the second state in which the internal winning combination that is advantageous to the player is informed can be prevented from being terminated by the player's skill. It can enhance interest.

  (4) Furthermore, during the first state, the first winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means as the internal winning combination and the first winning combination becomes the internal winning combination. Counting means for counting the number of times a combination of symbols related to the combination or the second combination is displayed on the display window, and during the first state, the first winning combination or the When the second combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the combination of the symbols related to the first or second combination that has become the internal winning combination is not displayed on the display window, or Resetting means for resetting the counting by the counting means when the state of 1 is completed, wherein the right granting means has a predetermined number of times counted by the counting means during the first state. Reached When I is the one in which the right to the notification in a second state to grant for a predetermined unit number game, may be characterized in that.

  According to the present invention, in the first state, the internal winning is made in the second state which is shifted by the establishment of the fifth combination on condition that the first and second combinations are won without being continuously missed a predetermined number of times. Since the winning combination is notified, the player can improve his / her skill to win the first and second winning combinations continuously for a predetermined number of times, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, when a state in which a re-game operation probability is high ends due to the establishment of a predetermined bonus game, the game with a high re-game operation probability that continues until the bonus game is established is interesting. In addition, even if a predetermined bonus game is established during a game in which the re-game operation probability is high, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the gaming machine will be described in detail.

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

  On the front surface of the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1, a panel display unit 2a, a liquid crystal display unit 2b, and a fixed display unit 2c having substantially vertical surfaces are provided. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, right reel 3R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces are rotatable. It is arranged in a horizontal row. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). The liquid crystal display unit 2b is provided with a transmissive liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) serving as a display device. The liquid crystal display device 5 can display an image on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided in the lower left direction of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout 15 at the lower front, and the medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R that output sound effects relating to game effects are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the player's operation to start the symbol variation display in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (FIG. 2). A start lever 6 is attached.

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

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is performed after the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches (not shown) are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, respectively. Each of these stop switches detects the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The operation unit 17 receives various operations from the player.

[Display section]
Next, the panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2 a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on in accordance with the number of medals bet to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is three. The payout display unit 18a and the credit display unit 18b (also information display unit 18) are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is achieved.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b varies depending on the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. As for these five display lines, when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserts medals into the medal insertion slot 10, the number corresponding to the number of BETs is activated ( "Effective line"). Whether or not the display line is validated is displayed by turning on / off the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. These display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning.

  Here, each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R serving as a display window is provided with three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the symbol variation display (moving display) in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. . Each display line connects a symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can be pressed down, the player can use the reels 3L, 3C. , 3R becomes transparent so that the symbols on 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It represents.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The fixed display portion 2c is an area where a predetermined figure or picture is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure or a picture drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), which will be described later, is provided on the front side (front side with respect to the display surface) of the gaming machine 1 from the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

[Hardware configuration]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores control data executed by the CPU 31 and fixed data such as various tables described later. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas, which will be described later, and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process described later is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, etc. is there. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls turning on and off of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (payout number, credit number, etc.) by the information display unit 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the payout of medals by the hopper 40. The moder drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel corresponding to one symbol arranged around the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. Then, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is described later so that the symbol is positioned on the center line 8b (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each symbol display region 21L, 21C, 21R). The reel position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index. That is, when the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is located in the center line 8b. As a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached. Therefore, by referring to the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol located on the center line 8b.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel A position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off the power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the operation of the administrator with respect to the power button.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stop operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect the player's pressing operation (ie, the insertion operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. The detected signal is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects the player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The setting change switch 19 </ b> S detects the operation of the administrator with respect to the setting change button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects an administrator's operation on the reset button and outputs a detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The set value is data serving as an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. That is, the data relates to the profits of the player and the game store in relation to the winning probability of the internal winning combination described later. The higher the internal winning / throwing probability associated with the granting of a privilege, the more likely it is that more medals can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, six stages of “1” to “6” are provided as set values, and any one of these is set in the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the start switch 6S, the setting change switch 19S, and the reset switch 20S. Is stored in the set value storage area.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  Although the details will be described later, the sub control circuit 72 determines the production data and outputs it according to the control program stored in the sub ROM based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port. Perform various processes.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image based on the determined effect data, causes the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern, and causes the speakers 21L and 21R to output effect sounds and sound effects. Cause output to occur. In addition, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72, and an image and sound are output based on signals output from them.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit 201 and a sound / lamp control circuit 202.

  In the image control circuit 201, the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received by the image control microcomputer 212 via the serial port 211. The image control microcomputer 212 includes a CPU and controls the image display of the liquid crystal display device 5. The program ROM 213 stores various control programs executed by the image control microcomputer 212, and the work RAM 214 serves as a work area for the image control microcomputer 212. The calendar IC 215 is a circuit having a calendar function.

  The image control IC 221 is a drive circuit that controls the image display of the liquid crystal display device 5 under the control of the image control microcomputer 212. The image ROM 222 stores moving image data such as effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image control IC 221 uses the control RAM 223 and the video RAM 224 as work areas, and displays various moving image data stored in the image ROM 222 on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Various operations performed by the operation unit 17 are transmitted to the image control microcomputer 212.

  The command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is also received by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232 of the sound / lamp control circuit 202 via the serial port 231. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 232 includes a CPU and controls the LEDs 232, the lamps 233, and the speakers 21L and 21R. The program ROM 233 stores various control programs executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232. The work RAM 234 serves as a work area for the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232.

  The sound source ROM 235 stores various audio data output from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound source IC 236 is a drive circuit for the power amplifier 237 that outputs sound from the speakers 21L and 21R. Various operations performed by the volume control unit 103 are transmitted to the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232, and the volume of the speakers 21L and 21R can be adjusted.

[Main tables and storage areas]
Next, main various tables and various storage areas used in the main control circuit 71 will be described.

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

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration of symbols arranged around each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located at the middle stage of each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is defined as symbol position “0”, and the symbol position “0” corresponding to the symbol counter described above. To “20” and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined. Each symbol type is represented by 1-byte data. Therefore, on the basis of the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol positioned in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the symbol adjacent thereto can be specified.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the type of gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the RAM 33 are defined. In the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 8. In the RB (regular bonus) game state, the internal lottery table for the RB game state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 4.

  As bonus games, there are MB (middle bonus) and CB (challenge bonus) in addition to RB. While there is a so-called bonus flag between RBs, there is no bonus flag between MBs, and the MB is activated immediately in a game in which the MB is established. MB is an accessory continuous actuating device for the second type special accessory. CB continues only for one game. During CB, the stop control position for the middle reel 3C is determined in the range of 0 to 1 frame from the stop start position, and the middle reel 3C can be stopped at a position that the player wants to stop, and a predetermined small role is won. It becomes easy to do. When the MB is operating, it is called an MB gaming state, and when the CB is operating, it is called a CB gaming state. In the present embodiment, the CB automatically operates during MB.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers assigned for each winning number are defined. Two types of data pointers are defined: a small role / replay type and a bonus type.

  In the internal lottery table, the same number as the number of lotteries determined based on the internal lottery table determination table is selected first. Then, a lottery value corresponding to the current winning number is subtracted from the random number value extracted from the numerical range of “0 to 65535”, and if a digit is obtained by this, a small combination corresponding to the winning number is obtained.・ Select data pointers for replay and bonus. If there is no digit, “1” is added to the current winning number, and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number after the addition is further subtracted from the subtracted value. For example, the data pointer for the small role / replay and bonus corresponding to the winning number is selected. If no digit is set, “1” is added to the current winning number. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated until a digit is performed or the number of lotteries is subtracted. Thus, the internal lottery table is a table for performing lottery for determining the data pointers for the small role / replay and the bonus. The data pointers for the small combination / replay and bonus are data for specifying the winning request flag by the internal winning combination determination table described later, and the winning request flag is data for specifying the internal winning combination. .

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state used in the general gaming state. FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table in the case where the set value is 1, and the number of inserted medals is 3 in the general gaming state. In the internal gaming state internal lottery table, in addition to the small role and replay, BB (Big Bonus) 1, BB2, and MB for the operation of the bonus game are also performed.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RB gaming state used in the RB gaming state. FIG. 8 is an internal lottery table common to all set values for the above set values. The number of medals inserted in the RB gaming state is 2. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, as shown in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table described later, in most cases, the white cherry and black cherry of the small winning combination / replay data pointer 5 are won.

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”) 1 operation. In the present embodiment, two types of RT, RT1 and RT2, are defined as RT. RT1 is RT that continues until BB1 or BB2 is established, and RT2 is RT that operates between so-called bonus flags from when BB1 or BB2 is established until winning.

  The RT1 operating internal lottery table is an internal lottery table used during RT1 operation. FIG. 9 is an internal lottery table common to all set values for the above set values, and the number of inserted medals in RT is 3. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the lottery value of the winning number 1 is defined as “8964”, whereas in the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, the lottery value of the winning number 1 is considerably larger than “43690”. It is stipulated in. That is, in the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, the winning probability of the small role / replay data pointer 1 of the winning number 1 (in the case of internal winning for replay described later) is larger than that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state. The structure is quite high. That is, in the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, internal winning is performed for replay about twice every three times. In FIG. 9, the winning numbers 2 to 8 are the same as the general gaming state internal lottery table, and are not shown.

  In this way, during RT1 operation, the replay winning probability related to re-game operation becomes very high, so that the consumption of medals can be suppressed compared to the case where the same number of unit games are performed in the general game state. Is possible.

  FIG. 10 shows the internal lottery table for operating RT2. FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table when the aforementioned setting value is 1, and the number of inserted medals is 3. In the RT2 operating internal lottery table, the lottery value of the winning number 1 is larger than the general gaming state, but is defined as “21845” smaller than RT1. That is, in the internal lottery table for RT2 operation, the winning probability of the small role / replay data pointer 1 of the winning number 1 (in the case of internal winning for replay described later) is larger than that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state. Although it is high, it has a lower configuration than the internal lottery table for RT1 operation. RT2 applied to the internal lottery table for operating RT2 is the so-called bonus flag RT (the interval between the winning of the bonus game entering the RT2 when the bonus is established and the combination of symbols relating to the bonus game being aligned as a display combination. RT), no bonus game lottery is performed.

  Here, when each small lottery / replay data pointer is determined by winning a predetermined winning number in each internal lottery table, a plurality of types of small bonuses (replay data pointers ( (Or replay), it is possible to win a plurality of types of small roles (or replays) simultaneously. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the winning combination of the white cherry and the black cherry is made possible by the small pointer / replay data pointer 5. As a result, it is possible to provide many opportunities for the player to have expectations, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As the internal winning combination determination table, a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12 and a bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 13 are prepared. In these internal winning combination determination tables, the above-described data pointers for small roles / replays and bonuses are associated with the data of the hit request flag. The winning request flag is an identifier for specifying an internal winning combination.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, for example, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is “1”, the replay related to the replay operation is the internal winning combination, and the small winning combination / replay data pointer is When “2”, the white cherry serves as an internal winning combination, and when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, the white cherry and the black cherry overlap to serve as an internal winning combination. When the small combination / replay data pointer is “0”, it is “lost” without any internal winning of any combination.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, three types of bonuses “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” are defined corresponding to the bonus data pointers “1” to “3”, respectively. The bonus data pointer “0” is “losing”, and no bonus is won internally.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination relating to the provision of a privilege, a display combination corresponding to the combination, a storage area type, and a payout number of medals are defined. The display combination is data for identifying the combination type of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  When white cherry is displayed on the left reel 3L, ANY is displayed on the middle reel 3C (“ANY” means that any symbol is permitted. The same applies hereinafter), and ANY is displayed on the right reel 3R, the display combination is determined as white cherry. The The number of medals corresponding to the white cherry is 8 when the number of inserted medals is 2, and 15 when the number is 3. When black cherry is displayed on the left reel 3L, ANY is displayed on the middle reel 3C, and ANY is displayed on the right reel 3R, the display combination is determined to be black cherry. The number of medals corresponding to the black cherry is 8 when the number of inserted medals is 2, and 15 when the number is 3. Similarly, in the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the provision of a privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and a payout number corresponding thereto are defined. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is sequentially displayed along the effective line in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, the small watermelon is determined as the display combination.

  For black cherries and white cherries for small roles, depending on the symbol placement and stop control shown in the symbol placement stop table of FIG. 5, depending on the stop start position, the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table for the small role may be valid It may not be possible to stop on the line. Further, due to the symbol arrangement shown in the symbol arrangement stop table of FIG. 5, the small cherry black cherry and the white cherry are not simultaneously displayed. That is, in this embodiment, when the stop operation is performed, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R slides within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the stop start position, but the symbol arrangement of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R ( In FIG. 5), depending on the timing of the stop operation, symbols related to small cherries of black cherries and white cherries may not be stopped on the effective line. In addition, the black cherry small combination and the white cherry small combination are not simultaneously displayed on the active line. The small roles of black cherry and white cherry are the small roles with the largest number of medals.

  When winning a replay, the replay is performed in the next game. In other words, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the game determined as the display combination are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals.

  When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is sequentially displayed along the effective line in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, the display combination is determined as BB1. When BB1 is determined, the operation of the bonus game of BB1 is started. When “blue 7-blue 7-white 7” is sequentially displayed along the effective line in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, the display combination is determined to be BB2. When BB2 is determined, the operation of the bonus game of BB2 is started. When “JAC-JAC-JAC” is sequentially displayed along the effective line in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the display combination is determined to be MB. When the MB is determined, the operation of the MB bonus game is started.

  When the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the display combination is determined to be lost.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 at the start of operation of the bonus game is defined. When the RB is operated, an RB operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, 12 is stored in the game possible number counter, and 8 is stored in the winning possible number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times that a winning is determined during the RB operation (for example, a display combination related to a medal payout is determined).

  When the MB is operated, an MB operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 253 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter for managing the total number of medals paid out during the operation of the MB.

  During operation of BB1, a BB1 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of RAM 33, which will be described later, is turned on, and 345 is stored in the bonus end number counter. Similarly, when BB2 is operated, a BB2 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 345 is stored in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal symbol combination storage area is divided into an internal symbol combination 1 storage area and an internal symbol combination 2 storage area shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 16, and the internal symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area are Each corresponds to the hit request flag data in the internal winning combination determination table. When an internal winning combination is determined, it is stored in each internal winning combination storage area.

  The RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 also stores a display combination storage area for storing display combination data. The configuration of the display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 16, and is similarly divided into a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage area.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining table, an identifier (that is, a flag) indicating the internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storing area. Specifically, bit 0, bit 1, and bit 2 correspond to BB1, BB2, and MB, respectively. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. That is, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover” is called, The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random value. In addition, since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the operating flag storage area, an identifier indicating the type is stored depending on whether BB1, BB2, MB, RB, RT1, RT2, or CB is currently operating. Specifically, each of bits 0 to 6 is a BB1 operating flag, a BB2 operating flag, an MB operating flag, an RB operating flag, an RT1 operating flag, an RT2 operating flag, and a CB operating flag. It corresponds.

[Control operation of main control circuit]
Next, control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIG.

  First, a main process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed. In this initialization process, the input of the setting switch 19S is checked, and if it is determined that the setting switch 19S is on, the setting value is changed. Specifically, any one of the set values “1” to “6” is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the human power of the reset switch 20S and the start switch 6S. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in various storage areas of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process described later (step S3). Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process described later (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on the input check of the inserted medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). In this process, random number values are extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process described later (step S6). In this process, an internal winning combination is determined by lottery. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests rotation start of all reels (step S8). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed in an interrupt process described later. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process described later (step S9). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and performs a process of determining a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S10). In this process, a combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table and a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (a combination of three symbols arranged along one of the effective lines 8a to 8c). ) Is compared with each other to determine whether or not they match. When they match, the corresponding display combination and medal payout number are determined, and each display combination storage area and the payout number counter are updated. If they do not match, the data stored in each display combination storage area is “0”, and the display combination is lost. In this way, when the rotation of all reels is stopped by the stop control, whether or not a winning is determined is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Is granted.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S11). The display command includes data such as the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S12). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S13). In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on (step S14). When it is determined that either the RB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later (step S15). In this process, a process for terminating the operation of the bonus game is performed on the basis of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus game is operated. After step S15 or when the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later (step S16). In this process, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed based on the determined type of display combination. And after the above process, it returns to step S2.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process (step S3) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on and whether BB1 or BB2 is operating (step S21). When the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on and the BB1 or BB2 is operating, an RB operating process for operating the RB is performed based on the bonus operating table (FIG. 14) (step S22). When the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are off, it is determined whether the MB operating flag is on and the MB is operating (step S23). When the MB operating flag is ON and the MB is operating, a CB operating process for operating the CB is performed based on the bonus operating table (step S24).

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process (step S4) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31). The automatic insertion counter is a counter that manages the number of medals that are automatically inserted. When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, it copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the value of the automatic insertion counter (step S33). The inserted number counter is a counter that manages the number of inserted medals. On the other hand, when determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the CPU 31 permits passage of medals inserted by the player (step S32).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S34). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S is on, it is determined that a medal has passed. When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the flag stored in the operating flag storage area (FIG. 17) (step S35). Then, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (step S36). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S37). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S38). The valid line counter is a counter that holds the number of activated display lines. Thus, all five display lines are activated. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S39). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of medals inserted. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines in step S49 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S40). The credit counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be credited.

  When the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S40), transmits a medal insertion command (step S39), or does not pass a medal (N in step S34), the CPU 31 is not in the middle of passing the medal. (N in step S41), the bet switch is checked (step S42). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and the value to be added to the inserted number counter is based on the maximum values of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter. It is calculated and the inserted number counter is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (step S43). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 returns to step S34. When determining that the insertion number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S44). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 returns to step S34. When determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 prohibits the passage of medals inserted by the player (step S45), and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, an internal lottery process (step S6) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6) (step S61). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process (step S62).

  Here, the internal lottery table changing process (step S62) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on and the RT1 is operating (step S121). When the RT1 operating flag is ON, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (FIG. 9) (step S122). When the RT1 operating flag is off and RT1 is not operating, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S123). When the RT2 operating flag is ON, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (FIG. 10) (step S124).

  Returning to FIG. 22, after the above internal lottery table change process (step S62), it is determined whether the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0, that is, whether there is no carryover combination (step S63). When the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 and there is a carryover combination, the number of lotteries is changed to 5 (step S64).

Next, the extracted random value stored in the random value storage area (stored in step S5) is set as a random number for determination, and 1 is set as the initial value of the winning number (step S65). Then, with reference to the internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 11), a lottery value based on the winning number is acquired (step S66). Then, the lottery value is subtracted from the determination random number value, and it is determined whether or not a digit is obtained by this subtraction (step S67). If a digit is made, the process proceeds to step S71. If no digit is made, the winning number is incremented by "1", and the number of lotteries is decremented by "1" (step S68). Thus, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries has become 0 (step S69). When the number of lotteries is not 0, the process returns to step S66, and when it is 0, 0 is set as the data pointer for the small role / replay and bonus (step S70).
The processes in steps S66 to S69 are repeated until a digit is performed (Y in step S67) or until the number of lotteries becomes 0 (Y in step S69). In this case, in the second and subsequent processes, the lottery value subtraction from the random number data (step S67) further subtracts the lottery value from the remainder of the previous lottery value subtraction result. Therefore, the original random number data becomes smaller each time the process of step S67 is repeated. In addition, the number of lotteries is decreased by one each time the processes of steps S66 to S69 are repeated.

  When a digit is placed, the data pointer for the small role / replay and bonus corresponding to the winning number where the digit is placed is acquired (step S71). Then, the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (FIG. 16) is set (step S72), the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay is referred, and the winning combination based on the acquired data pointer for the small combination / replay is hit. A request flag is acquired (step S73). Next, the acquired winning request flag is stored in the internal winning combination storing area where the address is set in step S72 (step S74).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 16) is 0, that is, whether or not there is no carryover combination (step S75). When the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 and there is no carryover combination of BB1, BB2 or MB, the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 12) is referred to, and based on the acquired bonus data pointer The winning request flag is acquired, and the acquired winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S76). That is, the address of the carryover combination storage area is set and stored.

  Then, it is determined whether the value of the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 16) is 0, that is, whether there is no carryover combination (step S77), and the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 and there is a carryover combination. When this is done, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000001” or “00000010”, that is, whether the existing carryover combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S78). When the value stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000001” or “00000010” and the existing carryover combination is BB1 or BB2, the RT2 operating flag is set to ON and RT2 is activated (step S79). . Thus, RT2 is a bonus flag RT that operates when BB1 or BB2 is established. When the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 and there is no carryover combination (Y in step S77), or the value stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000100” instead of “00000001” and “00000010” That is, when the existing carryover combination is MB (N in Step S78), the process proceeds to Step S80.

  Next, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S80). Then, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S81). If the CB operating flag is on and the CB is operating, bits 1 to 1 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (FIG. 16) are stored. 3 is set (step S82). As a result, during the operation of the CB, the internal winnings are overlapped with each of the black cherry, white cherry, and watermelon small roles.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S101). When a valid stop button is pressed, the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button 7L, 7C or 7R is invalidated (step S102). Then, 5 is set as the number of checks (step S103).

  Next, it is determined whether the CB operating flag is on and the CB is operating (step S104). When the CB operating flag is on and the CB is operating, it is determined whether or not the middle stop button 7C has been pressed (step S105). When the middle stop button 7C is pressed, the number of checks is changed to 2 (step S106).

  Then, the symbol position having the highest priority is searched within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S107). Then, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the search result (step S108). As described above, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed while the CB is operating, the number of checks is 2, and in other cases, the number of checks is 5. The number of sliding frames is determined within a range of one frame, and in the latter case, the number of sliding frames is determined within a range of 0 to 4 frames. In other words, during the operation of the CB, for the middle reel 3C controlled to stop by the middle stop button 7C, the number of sliding frames is determined in the range of 0 to 1 frame, so that the player wants to stop almost by pressing. The stop control can be performed at the position.

  Next, the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S109). For example, if the determined number of sliding symbols is “2” and the stop start position is “20”, the stop control position is determined to be “1”. When the stop control position is determined, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the stop control position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 25) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding symbols and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined. Then, a reel stop command for notifying that the reel has been stopped is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S110), and it is determined whether there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective (step S111). If there is a stop button that is valid for the pressing operation, the process returns to step S101.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on and is in the RB gaming state (step S131). If the RB operating flag is off and the player is not in the RB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S132). When the bonus end number counter is 0, it means that the maximum number of medals reached as the end condition of BB1, BB2 or MB has been reached, and therefore the BB / MB end process for ending these bonus games is performed (step S1). S135). Specifically, the MB operating flag in the above-mentioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared.

  Also, when the RB operating flag is on and the player is in the RB gaming state (Y in step S131) and when the bonus end number counter is not 0 (N in step S132), that is, the maximum condition that is the end condition of BB1 or BB2. If the number of acquired medals has not been reached, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established (step S133). When determining that a winning has been established, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S134).

  When the bonus end number counter is set to 0 by paying out medals due to the establishment of a prize, the BB1, BB2, and MB end conditions are met, so the RB / MB end processing for ending the RB gaming state or the MB gaming state is performed. (Step S135). Specifically, the RB operating flag or the like in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. As described above, when the RB / MB end time process (step S135) is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the end time of BB1 (step S136). When BB1 ends, the RT1 in-operation flag is set to ON (step S137), and starts when BB1 ends, and RT1, which is RT that has no limit on the number of times and that satisfies BB1 or BB2, is operated. Then, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S138).

  On the other hand, if the bonus end number counter is not 0 (N in step S134), the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1 (step S139). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter which is an RB termination condition is 0 (step S140). When the winning possible number counter is 0, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S143), and RB is ended.

  If the winning count counter is not 0 (N in step S140), or if no winning is established (N in step S135), the game count counter is decremented by 1 (step S141), and the RB ends. If the condition that the winning possible number counter is 0 (Y in step S140), processing at the end of RB is performed (step S143), and RB is ended.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S161). When determining that the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 14) (step S162). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not MB, it determines whether the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S163). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S164) to operate the RB. Further, the RT1 and RT2 operating flags are set to OFF (step S165), and the operations of RT1 and RT2 are ended.

  Thus, when the display combination is MB, BB1, or BB2, the value of the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 16) is cleared (step S166). Further, a bonus start command for notifying the start of the bonus game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S167).

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, BB1, or BB2, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay (step S168). If the display combination is replay, the value of the insertion number counter is set to the automatic insertion counter. Copying is performed (step S169). Thereby, in the next game, it is possible to perform a replay in which a game is played without inserting medals.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a description will be given of an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S191). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S192). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S193). Specifically, if a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate and rotate at a constant speed. If the stop control position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the reel is updated to the same value as the stop control position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the stop control position is “4”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S194). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter and display of the number of payouts on the information display unit 18. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S195). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

[Control operation of sub-control circuit]
Next, the control operation by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 212 receives a command from the main control circuit 71 (step S301). Then, the command type is extracted (step S302). Next, it is determined whether or not this command is different from that received last time (step S303). If the received command is different from the previous command, a message such as information on the command is stored in the message queue of the work RAM 214 (step S304), and the process returns to step S301. Even when the received command is the same as the previous command (N in step S303), the process returns to step S301.

  Next, an effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 212 takes out a message stored in the message queue (step S321). When this message is present (Y in step S322), various game information is copied from the message (step S323), and an effect content determination process described later is performed (step S324). In the effect content determination process, the content of the effect to be executed is determined.

  Then, the image control microcomputer 212 registers animation data (step S325). The animation data is image data related to the image effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 among the effect data for performing the effect, and is stored in the image ROM 222. Here, the animation data determined in the effect content determination process is registered, and thereby the image control IC 221 performs an image effect based on the registered animation data. Further, the image control microcomputer 212 registers LED data and sound data (step S326). The LED data is light emission pattern data related to a lamp effect that causes the LED 101 to emit light among effect data for performing an effect, and is stored in the program ROM 233. By registering the LED data determined in the effect content determination process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232 causes the LED 101 to emit light according to the light emission pattern of the LED data. Also, the sound data is audio data related to the audio production output from the speakers 21R and 21L among the production data for performing the production, and is stored in the sound source ROM 235. By registering the sound data determined in the effect content determination process, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 232 outputs sound from the speakers 21R and 21L by the sound source IC 236.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the effect content determination process (step S324) will be described. The effect content determination process is a process for determining the content of the effect to be executed based on the game information copied from the message.

  First, when a start command notifying that the start lever 6 has been operated is received from the main control circuit 71 (Y in step S341), an effect lottery process described later is performed, and an effect is determined by lottery (step) S342). When a reel stop command for notifying that any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has been stopped is received (Y in step S343), a stop command such as setting effect data based on the type of the reel, etc. Processing at the time of reception is performed (step S344). If a display command for notifying the display combination has been received (Y in step S345), processing for receiving a display command, which will be described later, is performed, such as setting effect data according to the type of the display combination (step S345). S346).

  When a bonus start command for notifying the start of a bonus game is received (Y in step S347), it is used when starting a bonus game according to the type of bonus game (notified by a bonus start command). The effect data for starting the bonus game is set (step S348). Then, according to the type of the bonus game, the BB operation state (sub) or the MB operation state (sub) is also set in the work RAM 214 in the sub control circuit 72 (step S349). The BB operation state (sub), MB operation state (sub), and the like are operation states in the sub-control circuit 72 and are referred to as “sub” in that sense (the same applies hereinafter). The BB operating state (sub) indicates that BB1 or BB2 is operating, and the MB operating state (sub) indicates that MB is operating.

  When a bonus end command for notifying the end of the bonus game is received (Y in step S350), the bonus game end effect data used at the end of the bonus game is set (step S351). Then, a bonus end command reception process is performed (step S352), and the gaming state in the sub-control circuit 72 is changed to the general gaming state (sub) (step S353).

  When a BET command for notifying that one of the BET switches 11 to 13 has been operated is received (Y in step S354), processing for receiving the BET command is performed, such as setting effect data used for the BET operation. (Step S355).

  When another command is received (N in step S354), effect data is set based on the command (step S356).

  Next, display command reception processing (step S346) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not RT1 is in the RT1 gaming state (sub) and RT1 is in operation (step S371). When RT1 is in operation, the following processing is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the display combination is MB (step S372). If the display combination is MB, 50 navigation points are added (step S373). The navigation point is a point for giving the player the right to notify the internal winning combination by directing as described later. If the display combination is not MB, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S374). If the display combination is BB1, 100 navigation points are added (step S375). When the display combination is not BB1, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a watermelon (step S376), and when the display combination is a watermelon, 5 navigation points are added (step S377).

  When the display combination is not a watermelon, it is determined whether or not the display combination is any cherry, that is, black cherry or white cherry (step S378), and when the display combination is black cherry or white cherry, When a cherry, ie, black cherry or white cherry, is determined as an internal winning combination, it is determined whether or not it has been acquired three times in succession (step S379) and can be acquired three times in succession without being lost. If it is found, the navigation point is added by 50 (step S380).

  That is, in the sub-control circuit 72, during RT1, black cherry or white cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols relating to the black cherry or white cherry that has become the internal winning combination becomes a display combination. Count the number of times. Then, during RT1, when black cherry or white cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, and the combination of symbols related to black cherry or white cherry that has become the internal winning combination does not become a display combination, or RT1 When is finished, the count is reset. The information of the internal winning combination and the display combination are also brought about by the display command and other commands. When this count value reaches 3 times (Y in step S379), 50 navigation points are added (step S380). In this way, all the navigation points acquired when winning each predetermined combination during one RT 1 are added and stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 214.

  Next, the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not the RB gaming state (sub) is set (step S391). If the RB gaming state (sub), the RB gaming state effect table is selected (step S398). If it is not the RB gaming state (sub), it is determined whether or not it is the MB gaming state (sub) (step S392), and if it is the MB gaming state (sub), an MB gaming state effect table is selected (step S392). S397). If it is not the MB gaming state (sub), it is determined whether or not it is the RT gaming state (sub) (step S393), and if it is the RT gaming state (sub), whether it is the RT1 gaming state (sub) or not. Is determined (step S394). If it is in the RT1 gaming state (sub), the RT1 gaming state effect table is selected (step S395). When it is not in the RT1 gaming state (sub), that is, when it is in the RT2 gaming state (sub) (N in step S394), an RT2 gaming state effect table selection process is performed (step S396).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, the RT2 gaming state effect table selection processing (step S396) will be described.

  First, it is determined whether or not the navigation point given in the display command reception process (FIG. 32) is 1 or more (step S411). When the navigation point is 0, the RT gaming state effect table determination process is performed (step S416). In this process, the RT gaming state effect table is determined.

  When the navigation point is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the navigation point (meaning subtraction for one game), and it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is the AT combination (step) S413). Here, the AT role is a small role of white cherry and black cherry. When the winning combination is the AT combination, the contents of the effect (whether white cherry or black cherry) according to the winning AT combination are determined (step S415). When the winning combination is not the AT combination (when it is a combination other than white cherry and black cherry), the contents of the effect corresponding to the winning combination are determined (step S414).

  Returning to FIG. 33, if it is not the RT gaming state (sub) (N in step S393), the general gaming state effect table is selected (step S3979).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the production content has been determined (step S400). When the contents of the effects are not determined in steps S414 and S415 described above, the contents of the effects are determined based on the effects table (steps S395, S397, S398, S399) selected as described above (step S401). Then, effect data (animation data, LED data, sound data) corresponding to the content of the effect determined as described above is set (step S402).

  Next, specific examples of effects will be described. These examples are examples of effects performed during RT2. These effects are performed when there are one or more navigation points.

  FIG. 35 shows a display example of the effect display area 23 when the internal winning combination is lost, but the combination related to the operation of the bonus game exists as a carryover combination. Here, since BB1 or BB2 exists as a carryover combination, a screen display instructing to avoid BB1 or BB2 from being a display combination is made (blue 7 is displayed with a cross). ). As a result, when BB1 or BB2 becomes a display combination during RT2, it is possible to avoid the end of RT2 in which the internal winning combination is notified as described later with reference to FIGS. It is advantageous for the person. This is based on the effect content determined in step S414.

  FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 show display examples of the effect display area 23 when an internal winning combination is given to the black cherry or white cherry as the AT combination. The player is informed by displaying a black cherry picture (FIG. 36) when the black cherry is an internal winning combination and a white cherry picture (FIG. 37) when the white cherry is an internal winning combination. In this case, it is advantageous for the player because the player can push in so that black cherries or white cherries are aligned according to the notification and win a small role and receive a medal payout. This is based on the production contents determined in step S415.

  FIG. 38 shows a display example of the effect display area 23 when a small watermelon is won internally and a combination for operating the bonus game exists as a carryover combination. A watermelon picture is displayed on the screen in order to notify that the watermelon has been won internally. In addition, since BB1 or BB2 exists as a carryover combination here, a screen display instructing to prevent BB1 or BB2 from being a display combination is made (blue 7 is displayed with a cross). ) Thus, BB1 or BB2 serves as a display combination during RT2, so that it is possible to avoid the end of RT2 in which the internal winning combination is notified, which is advantageous to the player. This is based on the effect content determined in step S414.

  FIG. 39 shows a display example of the effect display area 23 when an internal winning combination is made for replay. A screen display instructing the player to win a replay by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed. This is based on the effect content determined in step S414.

  In each example shown in FIG. 35 and below, for the sake of convenience of explanation, an example in which the method of notification by production is direct and clear is shown, but the content of the notification may be indirect or implicit from these. Good.

  According to the gaming machine 1 described above, as shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 40, RT1, which is relatively advantageous to the player, is terminated by the establishment of BB1 or BB2 related to the operation of the bonus game, and the player Shifts to RT2 which is relatively disadvantageous to the user (Y in step S78, S79). And during RT2, when a game is played at a position where a combination of symbols relating to one of the black cherry and white cherry small roles can be controlled to stop on the effective line over a plurality of games, The expected increase in medals is a negative value, and the combination of symbols related to the winning combination of the black cherry and the white cherry winning combination over multiple games is stopped on the active line. When a game is played at a controllable position, the probability of internally winning replay is increased within a range in which the expected increase in medals is a positive value. Further, if a predetermined winning combination is won during RT1 and a navigation point is given (FIG. 32), the internal winning combination can be notified at RT2 (Y in step S78, S79) that has been shifted to when BB2 is established. (Y in step S394, S396, FIG. 34).

  Therefore, the player is interested in the game in RT1 obtained by acquiring the navigation points with an opportunity to be notified of the internal winning combination during RT2, and is relatively advantageous to the player even if BB2 is established. Even if the RT1 shifts to a relatively disadvantageous RT2, the internal winning combination can be notified to increase the number of medals, so that it does not disappoint the player and prevents the game's interest from deteriorating. Can do.

  In RT1, when BB1 and MB related to the operation of the bonus game are won, a navigation point can be obtained (FIG. 34), and the internal winning combination is notified in RT2 which is shifted by establishment of BB2. Since the player concentrates on the game to win BB1 and MB in the RT1 operation in order to obtain not only the profit directly obtained by the bonus game of BB1 and MB but also the profit of notification of the internal winning combination, increasing the interest of the game Can do.

  Further, when a navigation point is given during RT1, the end condition of RT2 in which an internal winning combination is notified is the establishment of BB1 or BB2 (Y in step S78, S79). Therefore, by notifying the fact that BB1 or BB2 exists as a carryover combination (step S414, FIG. 35, FIG. 38), the player avoids winning of BB1 or BB2 by pushing forward, which is advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the RT2 to be notified of the internal winning combination from being terminated by the skill of the player while the notification based on the giving of the navigation point is being performed, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, a navigation point is awarded on condition that the black cherry and white cherry are won in RT1 without losing three consecutive times (steps S379 and S380), and the internal winning combination is notified in RT2, so The player can improve his / her skill to win the black cherry and the white cherry three times in succession, and can enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above example, the number of notifications of the internal winning combination is managed by the number of games. However, a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) is set as one set, and continuous lottery is performed for each predetermined number of games. It may be. That is, the process of repeating the lottery when the 20 games are completed and notifying during the next 20 games only when the lottery is won is repeated. In this case, the continuation rate by the continuous lottery may be changed according to the internal state of the sub control circuit 72 or the like.

  In addition, continuous lottery for notification may be performed every time a small role such as black cherry or white cherry is established. In this case, the continuation rate by continuous lottery is set according to the internal state of the sub-control circuit 72 and the like. It may be changed.

  Furthermore, in the above-described example, in order to make the expected increase in medals positive during RT2 when the navigation point is given, either the black cherry or the white cherry is played by notifying the internal winning combination. Although it is necessary to win a prize, such small roles may be increased from two to three and four of black cherry and white cherry.

  Alternatively, the player is notified by giving the navigation point that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pushed in order, and the player is operated by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the push order according to the notification contents. You may make it provide a profit.

1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of each display part of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of the sub control circuit of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is explanatory drawing of an internal lottery table determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for general game states. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RB game states. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RT1 action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RT2 action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is explanatory drawing of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol combination table. It is explanatory drawing of the table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of an internal winning combination (display combination) storage area. It is explanatory drawing of the carryover combination storage area. It is explanatory drawing of the operating flag storage area. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart of a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart of an internal lottery table change process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart of a bonus end check process. It is a flowchart of a bonus operation check process. It is a flowchart of the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task. It is a flowchart of an effect registration task. It is a flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. It is a flowchart of effect lottery processing. It is a flowchart of RT2 gaming state effect table selection processing. It is explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting by an effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting by an effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting by an effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting by an effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the alerting | reporting by an effect. It is a state transition diagram in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

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1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 8a-8e display line

Claims (4)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface;
A display window for displaying the symbol corresponding to each reel,
For the first role relating to the winning of the small role, the second role relating to the winning of the small role different from the first role, the third role relating to the operation of the replay, the operation of the first bonus game A role defining means for defining a plurality of roles including the fourth role and a fifth role related to the operation of the second bonus game different from the first bonus game;
A symbol combination defining means defining a combination of symbols displayed in the display window corresponding to each of the plurality of roles defined by the role defining means;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Internal winning combination lottery means for performing lottery for determining an internal winning combination from among the combinations defined by the combination defining means triggered by detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting unit;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the lottery by the winning combination lottery means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed on the display window triggered by detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of the symbol displayed on the display window based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means;
A condition that the combination of symbols related to the third combination specified by the symbol combination specifying unit is displayed on the display window by the internal winning combination determining unit. Re-game actuating means for actuating the re-game,
Re-game probability changing means for changing the probability of internal winning of the third winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means according to a condition;
A condition that the combination of symbols related to the fourth combination specified by the symbol combination defining means is displayed on the display window by the internal winning combination determining means. First bonus game operating means for operating the first bonus game;
A condition is that the combination of symbols relating to the fifth combination specified by the symbol combination defining means is displayed on the display window by the internal winning combination determining means. Second bonus game operating means for operating the second bonus game;
Game value giving means for winning a predetermined amount of game value according to the combination displayed in the display window by a combination of symbols specified by the symbol combination specifying means and won internally by the internal winning combination determining means When,
A right granting unit for granting a right to notify that at least one of the first combination and the second combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination unit;
When the right to notify the internal winning combination is granted by the right granting means, the notification to notify the fact when at least one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means Means,
With
The plurality of reels display on the display window a combination of symbols of the first combination defined by the symbol combination defining unit according to detection of a stop operation by the stop operation detecting unit for the first combination. The combination of symbols of the second combination defined by the symbol combination defining unit is not displayed on the display window depending on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting unit for the second combination. And the symbols are arranged in an arrangement that is not displayed on the display window simultaneously with the combination of symbols related to the first role,
In the first state after the first bonus game is ended by the first bonus game actuating means, the replay probability varying means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means by the internal winning combination determining means. After the fifth winning combination is won internally until the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination specifying means for the fourth winning combination or the fifth winning combination is displayed on the display window The internal winning combination determining means increases the probability that the third winning combination is won internally by the internal winning combination determining means, and the first state is increased by the internal winning combination determining means. Ending by internally winning the fifth role and shifting to the second state,
The right granting unit grants the right to be notified during the second state which has been shifted by internally winning the fifth combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the first state. Yes,
In the second state, the re-game probability changing means is configured to stop a combination of symbols relating to one of the first combination and the second combination on the display window over a plurality of games. When a game is performed, the expected increase value of the game value is a negative value, and a combination determined as an internal winning combination among the first combination and the second combination over a plurality of games. When a combination of symbols is played at a position where it can be stopped on the display window, the probability that the expected increase in the game value will be a positive value is increased within the range in which the third combination is won,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The combination defining means defines a sixth combination relating to the operation of the third bonus game,
A condition is that the combination of symbols relating to the sixth combination specified by the symbol combination defining means is displayed on the display window by the internal winning combination determining means. Further comprising third bonus game operating means for operating the third bonus game,
When the sixth winning combination is won internally by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of symbols related to the sixth winning combination defined in the symbol combination defining means in the unit game determined by the internal winning combination is stopped. The stop is always controlled by the control means,
In the first state, the right granting unit internally wins the fourth combination or the sixth combination, and the fourth winning combination is defined by the symbol combination defining unit. When the combination of symbols relating to the combination or the sixth combination is displayed on the display window, the right to be notified during the second state is granted for a predetermined number of unit games.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.   When the notifying means determines the fifth winning combination as an internal winning combination when the notifying right is granted by the right granting means in the second state The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fifth winning combination is notified as an internal winning combination. During the first state, the internal winning combination determining means determines the first winning combination or the second winning combination as an internal winning combination, and the first winning combination or the second winning combination becomes the internal winning combination. Counting means for counting the number of times the combination of symbols related to the number of times displayed in the display window;
During the first state, the internal winning combination determining means determines the first winning combination or the second winning combination as an internal winning combination, and the first winning combination or the second winning combination becomes the internal winning combination. When the combination of symbols related to the function is not displayed on the display window, or when the first state is finished, reset means for resetting the count by the counting means,
Further comprising
When the number of times counted by the counting unit reaches a predetermined number during the first state, the right granting unit determines the right to be notified during the second state between a predetermined number of unit games. That is,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein

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