JP2009125529A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a sufficient enhancement of expectations felt for the decision of a bonus game made as an internal lottery winning combination. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a performance means for carrying out performances, a table memory means which stores a degree of expectation correspondence table for housing the degrees of expectation indicating the possibility of winning the internal lottery winning combination in correspondence to the lottery probabilities for the internal lottery winning combination, a performance data memory means for storing performance data matched with the degrees of expectation stored in the table memory means, an input means to input numerical values as intended to correspond to the degrees of expectation, and a degree of expectation decision means which determines the degree of expectation to match the internal lottery winning combination determined in reference to the degree of expectation correspondence table based on the internal lottery winning combination decided. When the numerical values input by the input means exceed the value of the degree of expectation determined by the degree of expectation decision means, the performance by the performance means is controlled by the performance data stored in the performance data memory means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine called a slot machine or pachislot displays a mechanical variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of reels representing a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or displays a symbol on a reel on a screen. An electrically variable display device configured as described above is provided. In response to the player's start operation, the variable display device is driven and the reels are rotated to variably display the symbols. After a certain period of time, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped automatically or by the player's stop operation. . At this time, if the combination of the symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) of the reels appearing in the display window becomes a predetermined winning mode (winning combination), the player can pay out game media such as medals and coins. To profit.

  In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of winning combinations are set. For example, when a prize is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out, and a specific winning combination for generating a gaming state having a better condition than the “general gaming state” which is a normal state for a predetermined period is provided. As such a specific winning combination, a special increase winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times can be given to the player. There is a special winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows a predetermined number of games to give a relatively small profit. These BB and RB are generally referred to as “bonus”. A winning combination that ends with one medal payout when winning a prize is generally referred to as a “small role”.

  Also, in such a gaming machine, when the rotating reel is stopped, the symbols constituting the winning combination are aligned on the effective line when the winning combination is won by an internal lottery of the gaming machine (specifically, with a microcomputer). Only when winning a lottery by random number extraction). In addition, in a gaming machine that allows a player to stop a reel (for example, a slot machine with a stop button, generally referred to as “pachislot”), an internal lottery is used to win a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”). When the stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing, the symbols constituting the winning combination are controlled so as to be aligned on the active line.

  Therefore, in such a gaming machine, in order to improve game playability or make it easy to determine a prize, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for changing the production frequency based on determination of a player's skill. According to Patent Literature 3, a technique for making the production frequency and production content commensurate with the player based on the player's previous game performance is produced by the game tendency based on the answer selected according to the question. Techniques have been proposed that allow the lottery probability to be changed.

In addition, in order to notify the internal winning of a small role or bonus, in Patent Document 4 and Patent Document 5, it is possible to set a production frequency indicating that a winning combination is possible, and it is optimal according to the player's preference and the like. The technique for setting the production frequency is Patent Document 6, in which the player can change the setting related to the lighting effect based on the internal winning combination. Further, in Patent Document 7, the appearance frequency of the canceled production is set. Technologies that can be reduced have been proposed.
JP 2001-340538 A JP 2002-65948 A JP 2006-81589 A JP 2002-11144 A JP 2006-175251 A JP 2006-288411 A JP 2006-325842 A

  However, the player plays the game in the hope that the internal winning will be notified, but there are multiple types of effects for notifying the player of the probability that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “expected degree”). Even if it is set, depending on the setting of the gaming machine, there is a possibility that an effect with low expectation may appear frequently, and the effect mode becomes monotonous until the player's expectation for the bonus game is sufficiently increased There was a problem of not reaching.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently enhancing the expectation that a bonus game has been determined as an internal winning combination.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) and a start operation detection for detecting a game start operation. Means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means (for example, internal lottery in step S7 of FIG. 24 described later) Processing) and symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control described later) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Circuit 71), stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation (for example, reel stop signal circuit 46 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later), and internal winning combination determination Based on the internal winning combination determined by the stage and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means, stop control means (for example, FIG. In step S12, a reel stop control process, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and an effecting means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5, which will be described later, an LED lamp 29, which will be described later, a sub control circuit 72, which will be described later). Table storage means (for example, a program ROM (Read Only Memory) 75 described later, a sub-program described later), which stores an expectation correspondence table for storing the lottery probability of the player and an expectation indicating the possibility of winning the internal winning combination in association with each other. Control circuit 72) and effect data storage means (for example, a program ROM 75, which will be described later, and later) that stores effect data corresponding to the degree of expectation stored in the table storage means. Sub-control circuit 72), an input means (for example, touch panel 50 to be described later) that is operated by the player and inputs a numerical value corresponding to the degree of expectation, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Expectation degree determination means for determining an expectation degree corresponding to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the expectation degree correspondence table (for example, processing in step S203 of FIG. 30 described later), and a numerical value input by the input means is In the case of a numerical value greater than or equal to the degree of expectation determined by the expectation level determination means, effect control means (for example, an image control circuit 81 to be described later, an after-mentioned image control circuit 81 to control the effect by the effect means by the effect data stored in the effect data storage means Sub-control circuit 72).

  With the above configuration, when the determined expectation is equal to or greater than the expectation value input by the player, an effect corresponding to the expectation is made. For example, when the player inputs 50% expectation, Since it is possible to control to produce an effect with a bonus expectation level of 50% or more and not to produce an effect with a big bonus expectation level of 50% or less, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to the expectation level are set. However, there is no possibility that the production with low expectation will appear frequently. In addition, depending on the numerical value input by the player, only a highly expected performance can appear, so a gaming machine capable of sufficiently raising the expectation that the bonus game has been determined as an internal winning combination is provided. Can be provided.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the production data stored in the production data storage means has first production data and second production data corresponding to the degree of expectation, and the production control means is provided by the input means. When the input numerical value is greater than or equal to the expectation degree determined by the expectation degree determining means, the effect by the effect means is controlled based on the first effect data, and the numerical value input by the input means is the expectation degree determining means. If the degree of expectation is less than or equal to the degree of expectation determined by, the effect by the effect means is controlled based on the second effect data.

  With the above configuration, the determined expectation degree can be controlled based on the expectation numerical value input by the player. For example, the determined expectation degree is greater than or equal to the expectation numerical value input by the player. In this case, the liquid crystal display device can produce an effect corresponding to the expectation level, and if it is less than or equal to the numerical value of the expectation level input by the player, the LED lamp can perform an effect of notification by color and blinking. There is no possibility that a low-expected production will frequently appear, the production mode will not be monotonous, and a gaming machine capable of sufficiently raising the expectation that the bonus game has been determined as an internal winning combination Can be provided.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the production data stored in the production data storage means has first production data and second production data corresponding to the degree of expectation, and the production control means is an internal winning combination. When a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined by the determining means, one of the first effect data and the second effect data is selected based on the winning internal winning combination from the plurality of internal winning combinations. Control the production by.

  With the above configuration, the presentation data can be selected based on the internal winning combination. For example, when the big winning combination and the bell are determined for the internal winning combination, the liquid crystal display device has the expected degree of the big bonus. Since the corresponding effect can be performed and the LED lamp can be informed that the bell is winning internally by the color and blinking, the effect mode for the internal winning combination is not monotonous, and the bonus game is determined as the internal winning combination. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently increase the expectation for the event.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently enhancing the expectation that a bonus game is determined as an internal winning combination.

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

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

<Mechanical configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a front view of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the pseudo reel according to the embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 has a cabinet 2 forming the whole. The cabinet 2 has a cabinet body 2a that is open on the entire front side facing the player, and a door portion 2b that is an open / close door that opens and closes the opening of the cabinet body 2a. The door 2b is provided so as to be rotatable about one end in the width direction of the cabinet body 2a. Further, the cabinet body 2a is formed in a rectangular cross section with a back wall facing the opening on the front side and side walls arranged on both sides of the back wall.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed in front of the cabinet 2 as a casing forming the entire gaming machine. As will be described later, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R synchronized with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R arranged on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5 and effects images by characters and the like. It is possible to do. In the present embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front surface of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R will be described. However, in the present invention, the position where the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided is particularly limited. Is not to be done.

  A reel display window 28 opened obliquely upward is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the back of the reel display window 28. In the embodiment of the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R function as symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols. Each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a symbol row formed of a plurality of symbols on its outer peripheral surface. As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol row is composed of a plurality of types of symbols with code numbers “00” to “20”. Specifically, the pattern includes “red 7”, “blue 7”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “Replay”, and “cherry”. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm). “Red 7” and “Blue 7” in the symbol sequence are set as constituting a specific winning mode. Here, the specific winning mode means a winning mode in which a bonus of BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) described later is established.

  As shown in FIG. 2, three pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the three pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R has a semi-cylindrical outer shape (FIG. 3), and is arranged horizontally in parallel with the curved surface directed toward the liquid crystal display device 5. As shown in FIG. 4, the three pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R have reel body portions 42L, 42C, and 42R as reel bodies and reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R as reel image display means. is doing. The reel main body portions 42L, 42C, and 42R have a semi-cylindrical outer shape. The reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R are attached so as to cover the entire curved surfaces of the reel body portions 42L, 42C, and 42R.

  The reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R are formed by bending an organic EL display. It may be formed by connecting a plurality of organic EL displays. Here, the organic EL display is a display that uses an organic substance that emits light when a voltage is applied, and forms a display by depositing a light emitter on a substrate such as glass, plastic, or film and applying a DC voltage thereto. Refers to the display. Since this organic EL display is a self-luminous element, the viewing angle is not limited and the visibility is excellent, so that the symbols are not easily seen depending on the position of the player's eyes. In addition, since a backlight is not required, it can be made thin (about 2 mm) and light. In this embodiment, an organic EL display is used for the reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R, but an LCD having a backlight may be used.

  The reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R are configured to display a reel image having a plurality of symbols that are the same as the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. A plurality of symbols of the reel image can be visually recognized through the liquid crystal display device 5 from the front of the cabinet 2. Further, the reel images are displayed in a variable manner so as to be synchronized with the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, when the start lever 6 is operated, the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R start rotating together with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Therefore, even when the player performs the reel stop operation while visually recognizing the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R, the same game as when the player performs the reel stop operation while visually recognizing the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. A result can also be obtained and an effect image or the like by a character or the like can be displayed.

  Each of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R can be visually recognized from the front of the cabinet 2 in a vertical direction, a total of nine symbols. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, five pay lines are set corresponding to the stop positions of nine visually recognizable symbols (FIG. 2 shows examples of pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R). That is, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d that horizontally traverse three symbols arranged in the vertical direction are provided, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e that traverse diagonally. Each of these pay lines may be displayed so as to be visible to the player or may not be displayed.

  By operating a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, one winning line is provided (only the center line 8c). When two bets are made (the 1-BET button 11 is operated twice (pressing or inserting two medals), three (in addition to the center line 8c, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d), the maximum number (in this embodiment) When three bets are bet, five (three cross-line 8a and cross-up line 8e in addition to the three bets) are activated, and the winning lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning combination. Specifically, the winning combination of the predetermined combination is established by stopping and displaying the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination in a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. In becomes. Following description and Rukoto, sometimes referred to as activated line pay line which is activated.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the left side of the reel display window 28, a display unit 17 for displaying the number of payouts and the number of credits is provided. The display unit 17 is composed of a 7-segment display unit and displays a numerical value of up to 4 digits. The left two-digit portion displays the number of stored medals (number of credits), and the right two-digit portion displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is established.

  On the right side of the display unit 17, a medal insertion lamp 18, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided. The medal insertion lamp 18 blinks when the medal insertion can be accepted. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals (hereinafter, also referred to as BET number) bet to play one game (unit game). Note that one game ends when all reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

  A game start display lamp 19 and a replay lamp 20 are provided on the left side of the display unit 17. The game start display lamp 19 is lit when at least one of the pay lines 8a to 8e is activated. The replay lamp 20 is turned on when winning a “replay” described later. That is, when the replay lamp 20 is lit, the game can be started without inserting medals.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the reel display window 28 and the display portion 17. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11 and a maximum BET button 12 are provided. The 1-BET button 11 makes one of the credited medals bet on the game by one pressing operation, and two of the credited medals by two pressing operations. The number of bets on the game. The maximum BET button 12 sets the maximum number of bets that can be bet on one game (three in this embodiment) to be bet on the game. By operating the BET buttons 11 and 12, the above-described pay lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  Further, a stored medal settlement button 14 (hereinafter referred to as a C / P button 14) is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10 to switch credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation. Yes. When “payout” is selected by switching the C / P button 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the medals received are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as credits in a memory (eg, RAM 33 described later) provided in the gaming machine.

  A start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's operation is attached to the right side of the C / P button 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, respectively.

  Below the pedestal portion 10, a medal receiving portion 16 for storing medals is disposed. A medal payout opening 15 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the medal receiving portion 16. A waist panel 23 is provided between the medal receiving portion 16 and the pedestal portion 10. An image of a predetermined genre and an image of a predetermined game theme are formed on the waist panel 23.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. Furthermore, speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2. Further, a speaker 21B is also provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front. In addition, an LED lamp 29 is provided between the speakers 21L and 21R, and blinks or the like in accordance with an effect corresponding to the gaming state.

  The speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B output a reel rotation sound effect when a plurality of symbols of the reel image displayed on the reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R are rotated and displayed. In order to make the reel sound effect sound sufficiently heard by the player, for example, it is desirable to make it larger than BGM or the like output from the gaming machine, but it is not limited to this. The volume of the reel rotation sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B increases as the rotational speed of the variable display of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reel image display panels 43L, 43C, and 43R increases. It is supposed to be bigger.

  Here, the structure of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a touch panel 50, a front panel 51 including a protective glass 52 and a display plate 53, a transparent liquid crystal panel 54, a light guide plate 55, a reflective film 56, a so-called white light source fluorescent lamp. 57a / 57b, 58a / 58b, lamp holders 59a to 59h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. TCP is a flexible substrate connected to a terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 54 (Not shown). As described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Further, the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, 4R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

  The protective glass 52 and the display board 53 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 53, a pattern or the like is formed at a position corresponding to the above-described BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 53 is formed is the pattern formation area 51b of the front panel 51, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 53 is not formed is the display window 51a of the front panel 51. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 51 may be used as the display window 51a without forming the pattern forming region 51b on the front panel 51. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 53 or the display board 53 may be omitted. Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 53, electric circuits for operating various display units, and the like are not shown.

  The transparent liquid crystal panel 54 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 54 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 54, even if there is a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven, identification information such as symbols displayed on the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, 4R The variable display and stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the variable display mode and stop display mode of the identification information (for example, symbols) displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The light guide plate 55 is used to guide the light from the fluorescent lamps 57a and 57b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 54 (illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 54), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 54. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

  The reflective film 56 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 55 toward the front side of the light guide plate 55. The reflective film 56 includes a reflective area 56A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 56B.

  The fluorescent lamps 57 a and 57 b are arranged along the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the light guide plate 55, and both ends are supported by the lamp holder 59. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 57 a and 57 b is reflected by the reflection area 56 </ b> A of the reflection film 56 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 54.

  The fluorescent lamps 58a and 58b are disposed toward the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflective film 56, respectively. The light exiting from the fluorescent lamps 58a and 58b, reflected by the surfaces of the pseudo reels 4L, 4C, and 4R and incident on the non-reflective area 56B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 54.

  In this way, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 57a and 57b and reflected by the reflection area 56A of the reflective film 56 and the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 58a and 58b are reflected on the surfaces of the pseudo reels 4L, 4C and 4R and are not reflected. The light incident on the region 56B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 54. Therefore, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 56B of the reflective film 56 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The reflective region 56A of the reflective film 56 The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

  The gaming machine is a region where only a part of the liquid crystal display device 5 is switched to a transparent / non-transparent state. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent / It may be a region that switches to a non-transparent state. In this case, when the entire region of the liquid crystal display device 5 is a region that is switched to the transmissive state or the non-transmissive state, all the reflective films 56 may be the non-reflective regions 56B or the reflective film 56 may be omitted.

<Electric configuration of gaming machine: main control circuit 71>
In the above configuration, the control operation of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 5 will be described.

  The operation of the gaming machine is controlled by a main control circuit 71 provided on the main board and a sub control circuit 72 provided on the sub board, as shown in FIG. The main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 5 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 central processing unit (CPU) 31 that performs control operations according to a preset program, a read only memory (ROM) 32 and a random access memory (RAM) 33 that are main board side storage means. Yes.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. The random number generator 36 generates a random number (for example, 0 to 65535) belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random numbers sampled by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  As a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  Various information is temporarily stored in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. For example, the game state, the number of medals inserted in one game, the number of medals paid out in one game, and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 stores the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the operation of the probability lottery table and the stop button that are used for determination of random number sampling that is performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). Various data tables such as a stop table group for determining a stop mode, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The ROM 32 stores a program for executing each processing routine such as a main routine described later.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, display unit 17, medal insertion lamp 24, A game start display lamp 25), a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotationally driven. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R function as symbol changing means for changing symbols.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit driving for driving and controlling various display units A circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The gaming machine 1 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel with reference to the position where the reel index is detected 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 on the surface of 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 Are added one 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 surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are defined in order from the rotation direction of the reels ( (See FIG. 7). The reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c. 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 positioned on the center line 8c, and as a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached.

  In addition, the ROM 32 stores a symbol arrangement table that represents the configuration of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located in the middle stage of the display window 28 is defined as symbol position “0”, and symbol positions “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter described above, A symbol type corresponding to each symbol position is defined. Therefore, based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display window 28 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the symbol adjacent thereto, and the like can be specified.

  The gaming machine is configured such that the reel index is detected so that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and the symbol on the center line 8c is specified by the symbol counter. (In other words, the center line 8c is applied as the predetermined position), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d can be applied as the predetermined position. At this time, a configuration in which the reel index is detected so that the symbol of the symbol position “0” is positioned on the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d can be applied.

  The main control circuit 71 is connected to input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for generating a control command. The main input signal generating means includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11S, a maximum BET switch 12S, a C / P switch 14S, and a inserted medal sensor 22S. There are a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 47, and a payout completion signal circuit 44, which are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O boat 38.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. In the embodiment of the present invention, the start switch 6S functions as a start operation detecting means for detecting a game start operation. The 1-BET switch 11S, the maximum BET switch 12S, and the C / P switch 14S detect operations of the 1-BET button 11, the maximum BET button 12, and the C / P button 14, respectively. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in accordance with the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. In the embodiment of the present invention, the reel stop signal circuit 46 functions as a stop operation detecting unit that detects a stop operation. The reel position detection circuit 47 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 44 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The reel position detection circuit 47 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 44 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

<Electric configuration of gaming machine: operation 72 of sub-control circuit>
In the above configuration, the control operation of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

  The main control circuit 71 is connected to the sub control circuit 72 so that commands, information, and the like can be output in one direction. The sub control circuit 72 is configured on a sub board different from the main board constituting the main control circuit 71, and controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71, and the speaker 21L. -Output control of sound from 21R and 21B and output control of light from the LED lamp 29 are performed. In the embodiment of the present invention, a command is supplied from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 and a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control circuit 72 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 71.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a sub-board different from the main board constituting the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 6), and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and a liquid crystal display An image control circuit 81 as a display control means of the apparatus 5, a sound source IC 78 that controls sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B, a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, an LED drive circuit 77 that drives the LED lamp 29, and a touch panel 50. In the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 and the LED lamp 29 function as rendering means for rendering.

  The touch panel 50 is made of a transparent member, specifies the coordinate position of the part touched by the player, where the player touched based on the specified coordinate position information, and which direction the touched part is It is provided in order to be able to output a detection signal indicating whether or not it has moved. In the embodiment of the present invention, the touch panel 50 functions as an input unit that inputs a numerical value corresponding to the degree of expectation.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a program ROM 75 serving as a sub-base-side storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The program ROM 75 stores various data used when executing the control program. In the embodiment of the present invention, the program ROM 75 is expected as a table storage unit that stores an expectation correspondence table that stores a lottery probability of an internal winning combination and an expected degree indicating the possibility of winning an internal winning combination in association with each other. It functions as effect data storage means for storing effect data corresponding to each degree.

  The work RAM 76 is configured as temporary storage means when the control program is executed by the sub CPU 74, and includes an effect processing area as temporary storage means when executing the effect processing routine. For example, the work RAM 76 temporarily stores data such as an internal winning combination received from the main control circuit 71 and a game count number indicating the number of consecutive slot games in which no winning has been established.

  The sub-control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a division period, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control IC 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image ROM 86, and a video RAM 87. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as temporary storage means (buffer) when the image control program is executed by the image control IC 82. The image ROM 86 stores image data for production and the like. The image data is data serving as a part for generating the effect image, and the effect image can be displayed by a combination of one or more of these image data. In the embodiment of the present invention, the image control circuit 81 functions as effect control means for controlling the effect.

  The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 82 forms an image. The video RAM 87 has a display data area corresponding to the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 5. When image data is stored in this display data area, the display position of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the display data area. Display the image data on the screen.

  The image control IC 82 determines the display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program based on the parameters set by the sub microcomputer 73. Specifically, the effect image and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by configuring the image data of the effect image in the video RAM 87.

<Game state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the symbol row | line by the multiple types of symbol arranged in the outer periphery of reel 3L, 3C, 3R is demonstrated. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 01 to 21, and is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5) as a data table. On the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, Replay (design 61), watermelon (design 62), bell (design 63), cherry (design 64), red 7 (design 65), blue 7 (design 66), A symbol row composed of symbols of blank (symbol 67) is represented. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Since the blank (symbol 67) has a high visual recognition degree and is located below the replay (symbol 61) or the bell (symbol 63), the code numbers 09, 13, and 18 are indicated on the reel 3L. The player intentionally displays the bell (symbol 63) on the reel 3C, the code number 01 replay (symbol 61), and the reel 3R on the code number 19 (symbol 63) in the display window 28. It may be an aid to letting

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the transition condition of each game state of the gaming machine 1, the end condition, and the post-end destination game state will be described. The occurrence condition, end condition, and transfer destination game state of each game state are as illustrated in FIG.

  The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, an internal winning state (including the RB internal winning state during the BB gaming state), a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) gaming state, a general gaming state, and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). There are four gaming states (including the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state during the general gaming state). The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a predetermined combination of the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

  The internal winning state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB gaming state, and is transitioned by the internal winning of BB or RB, or the internal winning of RB in the BB gaming state, and the establishment of BB or RB, or BB The game ends when the gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state (the establishment of RB). The internal winning state is a state in which BB or RB is carried over, that is, a state in which information that has been won internally in BB or RB is carried over. In particular, a state where BB is carried over and a state where RB is carried over are referred to as a BB internal winning state and an RB internal winning state, respectively. The internal winning state shifts to the BB gaming state when finished with the establishment of BB, and transitions to the RB gaming state when finished with the establishment of RB.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB internal winning state, and occurs when BB is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 466 or more). When finished, it shifts to the general gaming state.

  The BB general gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state, the BB internal winning state, or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and is transitioned by BB establishment or RB termination in the BB gaming state, and the BB gaming state termination or BB The game ends when the RB gaming state starts during the gaming state. The BB general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when it ends when the BB gaming state ends, and shifts to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state.

  Note that the RB won internally in the BB general gaming state is carried over until it is established. While this RB is carried over, the RB does not win. In the BB general gaming state, the probability lottery table used when the RB is carried over may have a higher probability of loss than the probability lottery table used when the RB is not carried over. At this time, the probability of replay may be lowered and the winning probability of losing may be set higher accordingly. In this way, the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB being carried over can be aligned relatively quickly, and the BB gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out can be smoothly terminated.

  The RB gaming state during the BB gaming state shifts when the RB is established during the BB gaming state, and ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) a small role winning, or the end of the BB gaming state. To do. From the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, until the RB gaming state ends, the BB general gaming state is reached, and the transition to the RB gaming state is repeated until the number of medals paid out reaches 466 or more. Is the BB gaming state. The RB gaming state during the BB gaming state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the general gaming state when the game is completed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or after a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) small role winnings. Here, the small roles are watermelon, bell, upper / lower cherries, and middle cherries described later. The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state transitions to the BB general gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state after the termination of the BB gaming state, and the general gaming state when the termination condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied. Migrate to

  The RB gaming state in the general gaming state occurs when the RB is established in the general gaming state or in the RB internal winning state, and is terminated by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of game play or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) of small role winnings. . The RB gaming state in the general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when the game is completed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or by a small number of winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times).

  Note that the RB gaming state is a first type special combination. The BB gaming state is an accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory.

  The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment is configured so that the RB can win even in the RB gaming state (including the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state during the general gaming state).

  Note that the general gaming state is a gaming state that is not any of the internal winning state, the BB general gaming state, and the RB gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the display combination, the symbol combination, and the payout which are different for each BET number will be described. The payout is a predetermined number of medals awarded (paid out) to the player when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed side by side on one of the active lines. The information shown in FIG. 9 is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5) as a display combination specifying table. The display combination of the embodiment includes BB, RB, watermelon, bell, cherry, replay, and loss. BB, RB, and replay become an internal winning combination by winning internally and become a winning combination by further winning. Watermelons, bells and cherries become internal winners by winning internally and win by winning further. The establishment and winning is that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed side by side on any active line. In the establishment, no medal is paid out at the time of establishment, and the medal is paid out in the winning. Loss is a display combination that is neither a winning combination nor a winning combination because a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is not stopped and displayed along the active line. Depending on the loss, the number of medals paid out is zero. The establishment and winning are collectively referred to as display. The winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as a display combination. The display mode of each display combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the active line) and the payout at the time of display (hereinafter referred to as “medal payout number”) vary depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIG.

  Establishment of BB is realized by arranging red 7 (symbol 65) -red 7-red 7 or blue 7 (symbol 66) -blue 7-blue 7 along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB internal winning state. . After the next game in which BB is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. The number of medals paid out due to the establishment of BB is 0.

  The establishment of the RB is that the bell (symbol 63) -Replay (symbol 61) -Replay is arranged along the active line in the general gaming state, the RB internal winning state, the BB general gaming state, or the RB internal winning state during the RB internal winning state. To achieve. After the next game in which RB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. The establishment of RB in the BB general gaming state may be referred to as JAC in.

  It is possible to achieve watermelon, bell and cherry winnings in all gaming states. These roles are realized by arranging the illustrated symbol combinations along the effective lines. The number of medals paid out for these combinations is as shown in the figure, but differs depending on the number of BETs. Cherry is distributed to middle cherry or upper / lower cherry by stop control. The winning of the upper and lower cherries is realized by stopping and displaying the cherry (symbol 64) on the upper or lower stage of the reel 3L. Further, the winning of the middle cherry is realized by the cherry being stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the reel 3L. Here, the upper stage of the reel 3L is a part where the top line 8b is arranged in the display window 28, and the middle stage of the reel 3L is a part where the center line 8c is arranged in the display window 28. The lower portion of 3L is a portion where the bottom line 8d is arranged in the display window 28.

  The establishment of the replay is realized by arranging Replay (symbol 61) -Replay-Replay along the active line in the gaming state except the RB gaming state. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted (the player is automatically given game value and inserted into the gaming machine 1), so that the player consumes medals. The next game can be played.

  Next, the “lottery count determination table” will be described with reference to FIG. The lottery count determination table is referred to in step S91 of an internal lottery process (FIG. 27) described later. The lottery count determination table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5) as a predetermined data table.

  The number of lotteries means that the numerical value stored in the probability lottery table (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, is subtracted sequentially from top to bottom from one random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37 (see FIG. 5). This is the maximum number of lines to be searched up to a negative winning number line. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, according to the lottery count determination table, the lottery count is determined to be 6. Therefore, up to 6 rows, the winning lottery row for which the subtraction result is negative for the first time is determined. Search sequentially until the bottom.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is 1000, first, 850 stored in the row of the winning number 1 is subtracted from this 1000. This subtraction result is 150. Next, 4800 stored in the row of the winning number 2 is subtracted from 150. The subtraction result is -4650, and the subtraction result becomes negative for the first time. Therefore, the winning number is determined to be 2. The winning probability at this time is 4800/65536, which is obtained by dividing the lottery value 4800 corresponding to the winning number 2 by the random number extraction number 65536 that is in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The number of lotteries was limited to the number of winning numbers for which the subtraction result was negative for the first time until the bottom of the probability lottery table. If the subtraction result did not become negative, the winning number was determined to be 0. Is done. When the winning number is 0, the internal winning combination is lost as described later. There are cases where the gameability is diversified by making the winning number determination probabilities different for each gaming state. In the case of other game states, the process for determining the winning number and the winning probability are the same.

  Next, the “probability lottery table” will be described with reference to FIG. The probability lottery table is referred to in step S94 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 27) described later. The probability lottery table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5) as a predetermined data table.

  Referring to the probability lottery table, the winning number is determined based on one random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37 (see FIG. 5). The numerical value stored in the probability lottery table is sequentially subtracted from top to bottom according to the gaming state, and the search is performed with the number of lotteries as the limit until the row of the winning number where the subtraction result is negative for the first time.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, according to the lottery count determination table (FIG. 10), the lottery count is determined to be 6. Therefore, up to 6 rows, the probability of the winning number row where the subtraction result is negative for the first time is determined. Search sequentially until the bottom of the lottery table. At this time, from one random number extracted by the sampling circuit 37, 850, 4800, 1000, and 850 stored in association with the winning numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the general gaming state, respectively. The lottery values of 9000, 350 and 250 are sequentially subtracted, and the winning number when the subtraction result becomes negative for the first time is set as the determined winning number.

  Alternatively, when the gaming state is the internal winning state, the random numbers extracted by the sampling circuit 37 are stored in association with the winning numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the internal winning state, respectively. The lottery values 4800, 1000, and 9000 are sequentially subtracted, and the winning number when the subtraction result becomes negative for the first time is set as the determined winning number. The winning probability is a result of dividing each lottery value by 65536 which is the number of random numbers belonging to the range of 0 to 65535 which is the random number extraction range. For example, when the gaming state is the internal winning state, since 1000 lottery values correspond to the winning number 3, 1000/65536 is the winning probability. In the case of other gaming states, the process for determining the winning number is the same.

  Note that each gaming state column (vertical column) in the probability lottery table includes a row where a lottery value is stored and a row where no lottery value is stored. The rows in which the lottery values are stored are continuous from the first row of the probability lottery table, and the number of consecutive rows is determined according to the gaming state with reference to the lottery count determination table (FIG. 10). Matches. For example, in the internal game state column, lottery values are stored in the winning numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. The number of these winning numbers is 4, and the number of lotteries is 4. It corresponds. The same applies to other game states.

  In addition, the number of lotteries is limited to the number of winning numbers for which the subtraction result is negative for the first time until the row of the probability lottery table is sequentially searched. If the subtraction result does not become negative, the winning number is determined to be 0. Is done. When the winning number is 0, the internal winning combination is lost. The same applies to other game states.

  Next, the configuration of the bit string of the establishment flag will be described with reference to FIG. The establishment flag is 8-bit information for storing the internal winning combination determined with reference to an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 13) described later.

  The establishment flag is expressed by an 8-digit bit string from bit1 to bit8. The lowest digit of the bit string is bit1, the digit is sequentially increased, and bit8 is the highest digit. When bit 1 is 1, it indicates that the internal winning combination contains cherry, when bit 2 is 1, it indicates that the internal winning combination includes bell, and bit 3 is When it is 1, it indicates that a watermelon is included in the internal winning combination, when the bit 4 bit is 1, it indicates that replay is included in the internal winning combination, and when the bit 6 bit is 1, the internal winning combination is indicated. It indicates that BB is included in the combination, and when bit 7 is 1, it indicates that RB is included in the internal winning combination. A predetermined combination of ON or OFF (0 or 1) of the bits of each digit is referred to as a bit pattern. Each internal winning combination is stored by storing the corresponding bit pattern in the establishment flag. When the bit of each digit is 0, it indicates that the internal winning combination corresponding to each digit is not included. In addition, bit5 and bit8 are unused bit storage areas that are not used. However, the number of display combinations set in the gaming machine 1 is further increased, and bit5 or bit8 indicates the internal winning of the increased display combination. May be used.

  If the establishment flag is expressed by such a bit string configuration, a plurality of internal winning combinations can be permitted at a time. Also, like BB and RB, the internal winning combination that can be carried over after the next game is not cleared by clearing the bits 6 and 7 of the establishment flag even when the RAM is cleared at the end of the game or at the start of the next game. , You can remember the carry-over of the internal winning role. The carryover of the internal winning combination is not memorized by not clearing the bits 6 and 7 of the establishment flag (no carryover), and a flag having a different bit string from the establishment flag is provided. You may make it memorize | store (carry over) by the bit pattern stored in.

  When all the bits of the establishment flag are 0, it indicates that the establishment flag does not include any internal winning combination.

  Next, the “internal winning combination determination table” will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination determination table is referred to in S98 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 27) described later. The internal winning combination determination table is stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5) as a predetermined data table.

  The internal winning combination is determined in step S98 of FIG. 23 based on the gaming state and the winning number determined based on the lottery value determined with reference to the probability lottery table (FIG. 11). The table is referenced and determined. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the winning number is 4, the determined internal winning combination is the internal winning combination column in the column where the gaming state is the general gaming state and the winning number is 4 Replay is determined from the information stored at the intersection. At this time, the bit pattern of the establishment flag is “00001000” from the information stored in the intersection of the row where the winning number is 4 in the column of the establishment flag in the column where the gaming state is the general gaming state. Is determined. The process for determining the internal winning combination and the bit pattern of the establishment flag in other game states and other winning numbers is the same.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the stop table group selected based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination will be described. The stop table group is a sliding frame number determination process included in a process of a reel stop control process (S113 in FIG. 26) to be described later, and determines the number of sliding frames when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. A collection of stop tables. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 described later.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the internal winning combination is BB, the stop table group selected corresponding to this is the BB establishment possible stop table group. The BB establishment possible stop table group is a set of BB establishment possible stop tables in which establishment of BB is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation. The same applies to the process in which the stop table group is selected in accordance with the player's stop operation in the case of other game states and in the case of other internal winning combinations.

  The BB establishment possible stop table group selected when the gaming state is the BB internal winning state includes a red 7BB establishment possible stop table and a blue 7BB stop table. The red 7BB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which red 7 (symbol 65) -red 7-red 7 is stopped and displayed along the active line regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation. The blue 7BB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which blue 7 (symbol 66) -blue 7-blue 7 is stopped and displayed along the active line regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation.

  The RB establishment possible stop table group is a set of RB establishment possible stop tables, and the RB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of RB is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation.

  The watermelon winning stop table group is a set of watermelon winning stop tables, and the watermelon winning stop table is a stop table in which watermelon winning is allowed in accordance with a player's stop operation.

  The bell winning possible stop table group is a set of bell winning possible stop tables, and the bell winning possible stop table is a stop table that allows a bell winning regardless of the player's stop operation.

  The cherry winning stop table group is a set of the middle cherry winning stop table and the upper / lower cherry winning stop table. The middle cherry winning stop table and the upper / lower cherry winning stop table are the player's stop operations. This is a stop table in which winning of the middle cherry or the upper / lower cherries is allowed by the stop control according to.

  The replay establishment possible stop table group is a set of replay establishment possible stop tables, and the replay establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of a replay is permitted regardless of a player's stop operation.

  The non-displayable stop table group is a set of non-displayable stop tables, and the non-displayable stop table is a stop table that does not allow display of any display combination regardless of the player's stop operation.

  Next, an example of the “stop table” stored in the ROM 32 (see FIG. 5) of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the center of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated. Represents the code number of a symbol located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 15 (1), for example, when the stop button 7R is operated when the cherry (symbol 64) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R, the code number The number of sliding symbols can be determined so that the reel 3R is stopped and controlled so that 12 cherries (symbol 64) are stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a BB establishment possible stop table included in the BB establishment possible stop table group, an RB establishment possible stop table included in the RB establishment possible stop table group, a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group, The watermelon winning stop table included in the watermelon winning stop table group, the bell winning stop table included in the bell winning stop table group, the medium cherry winning stop table and the upper and lower cherries included in the cherry winning stop table group There are a non-displayable stop table included in the winning possible stop table and the non-displayable stop table group.

  FIG. 15A shows an example of a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that replay is established when the internal winning combination is replay.

  In FIG. 15 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 17. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 7, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 01, 04, 09, 13, 17 are “Replay” (symbol 61).

  In FIG. 15 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 7, symbols corresponding to code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 61).

  In FIG. 15A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 04, 08, 12, 16, and 21. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 7, symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 04, 08, 12, 16, 21 are all “Replay” (symbol 61).

  As described above, when the replay establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 15 (1) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol 61) along the validated cross-down line 8e. ) -Replay-Replay is stopped and displayed side by side, and replay can be established.

  When the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, three replays (symbol 61) are stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e, and the replay is always established. I can do things. In other words, in the embodiment, when a replay is won internally, the replay can always be established. This is related to the arrangement of Replay (symbol 61) in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to 4 frames, and if there is a symbol that can display a display combination in a range of 4 frames from the position where the stop operation is performed, it is possible to draw on the effective line. ing. Referring to FIG. 7, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the Replay (symbol 61) has a symbol arrangement that is always arranged within the range of four frames. For this reason, when the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the Replay (symbol 61) is arranged along the effective line regardless of the stop operation at any position above. It is possible to stop display with. That is, the replay basically does not cause so-called omission (a case where the determined internal winning combination cannot be displayed).

  FIG. 15 (2) shows an example of the non-displayable stop table included in the non-displayable stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that no winning combination is won when the internal winning combination is lost.

  In FIG. 15 (2), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 17. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 7, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 01, 04, 09, 13, 17 are “Replay” (symbol 61).

  In FIG. 15B, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 7, symbols corresponding to code numbers 01, 04, 09, 13, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 61).

  Further, in FIG. 15B, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 7, symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 02, 06, 10, 14, 18 are all bells (symbol 63).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 15 (2) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol 61) along the validated cross-down line 8e. ) -Replay-Bell (symbol 63) is stopped and displayed, and any combination cannot be won.

  A bell winning stop table (not shown) is used when stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the bell wins when the internal winning combination is a bell. In the bell winning stop table, the bell can be won even if the stop operation is performed at any stop operation position on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is related to the arrangement of the bell (symbol 63) in the symbol array shown in FIG.

  The cherry winning stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reel 3L so that the middle cherry or the upper and lower cherries win when the internal winning combination is cherry. In the middle cherry winning stop table and the upper / lower cherry winning stop table, the middle cherry or the upper / lower cherries can be awarded only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reel 3L. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the predetermined stop operation position, the middle cherry and the upper / lower cherries cannot be won.

  In the embodiment, even when watermelon and cherry are selected as the internal winning combination and the winning possible stop table is selected, it may not be possible to win. This is related to the arrangement of watermelons (symbol 62) and cherries (symbol 64) in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 7, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the watermelons (symbol 62) are not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of four frames. In the reel 3L, code numbers 02, 07, 17, The reels 3C are arranged only at the code numbers 03, 07, and 15 and the reels 3R are arranged only at the code numbers 02, 10, and 18. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the watermelon (symbol 62) cannot be stopped along the effective line. In other words, the watermelon is a role that can cause a so-called oversight. Similarly, referring to FIG. 7, in the reel 3L, the cherry (symbol 64) is arranged only at the positions of the code numbers 11 and 20, and is necessarily arranged within the range of four frames. It is not an array. Therefore, depending on the stop operation position, the cherry (symbol 64) cannot be stopped and displayed on the reel 3L. In other words, the cherry is a display that can cause so-called missing.

  In the embodiment, watermelons and cherries have been described as examples of internal winning combinations that can be missed, but BB is also an internal winning combination that can be missed. That is, referring to FIG. 7, red 7 (symbol 65) and blue 7 (symbol 66) are all in a symbol arrangement in which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are necessarily arranged within the range of four frames. Not. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, red 7 (symbol 65) and blue 7 (symbol 66) may not be stopped at the active line.

  FIG. 16 (3) shows an example of a BB establishment possible stop table included in the BB establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop so that BB is established when the internal winning combination is BB.

  In FIG. 16 (3), when the stop control position of the reel 3L is the code number 04, the corresponding symbol is blue 7 (symbol 66). When the stop control position of the reel 3L is the code number 06, the corresponding symbol is red 7 (symbol 65).

  In FIG. 16 (3), when the stop control position of the reel 3C is the code number 06, the corresponding symbol is red 7 (symbol 65). When the stop control position of the reel 3C is the code number 20, the corresponding symbol is blue 7 (symbol 66).

  In FIG. 16 (3), when the stop control position of the reel 3R is the code number 06, the corresponding symbol is red 7 (symbol 65). When the stop control position of the reel 3C is the code number 16, the corresponding symbol is blue 7 (symbol 66).

  As described above, when the BB establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 16 (3) is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, red 7 (symbol 65) along the activated center line 8c. ) -Red 7-Red 7 or Blue 7 (symbol 66) -Blue 7-Blue 7 are stopped and displayed side by side, and BB can be established.

<Direction table>
Next, an effect image data table stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. This effect image data table is used when determining a plurality of effect images. The effect image data table defines a game state and effect image data determined in accordance with the game state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, one piece of effect image data is divided into a plurality of pieces, and when the player enters a predetermined gaming state, the start operation of the player is performed by the start switch 6S from the effect image data. When detected (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), when the player's first stop operation is detected by the stop button 7L (hereinafter referred to as “first stop operation”), the player presses the stop button 7C. When the player's third stop operation is detected by the stop button 7R (hereinafter referred to as "third stop operation"), the second stop operation is detected (hereinafter referred to as "second stop operation"). ) Determines and outputs one effect image data at each timing.

  Next, the expectation degree correspondence table stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. This expectation degree correspondence table is used to determine the expectation degree corresponding to the determined internal winning combination. In the expectation level correspondence table, a lottery probability of an internal winning combination and an expected level indicating the possibility of winning an internal winning combination are stored in association with each other.

  The expectation degree correspondence table is an internal winning combination used for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as “expected degree effect”) for notifying the player of the probability that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “expected degree”). Information on the probability according to whether or not the bonus has been determined is provided. Expectation degree data determined based on the expectation degree correspondence table includes “expectation degree 99%”, “expectation degree 80%”, “expectation degree 50%”, “expectation degree 30%”, “expectation degree 10%” And “Expectation 1%”.

  Next, an expectation effect image data table stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. This expectation degree effect image data table is used for determining an expectation degree effect image corresponding to the expectation degree determined in the expectation degree correspondence table of FIG. The expectation degree effect image data table defines an expectation degree and effect image data determined in accordance with the expectation degree.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the degree of expectation is determined based on the expectation degree correspondence table of FIG. 18, an expectation effect image informing the expectation degree corresponding to the expectation degree data is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. . Specifically, when the expectation degree of “expectation degree 99%” is determined based on the expectation degree correspondence table of FIG. 18, “at start operation”, “at first stop operation”, “second” One expectation effect image data is determined and output at each timing of “stop operation” and “third stop operation”, and an image informing that the expectation is 99% is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Is done.

  Similarly, in the expectation degree correspondence table of FIG. 18, “expectation degree 80%”, “expectation degree 50%”, “expectation degree 30%”, “expectation degree 10%”, and “expectation degree 1%”. Even when the degree of expectation is determined, the effect image that informs the effect image corresponding to the determined expectation (that is, 80%, 50%, 30%, 10%, and 1%, respectively) ”,“ At the time of the first stop operation ”,“ at the time of the second stop operation ”, and“ at the time of the third stop operation ”, and are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the expected lighting effect data table stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. The expectation lighting effect data table is used to determine a lighting effect pattern corresponding to the expectation determined in the expectation correspondence table of FIG. The expectation lighting effect data table defines an expectation and a lighting effect pattern determined in accordance with the expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the expectation degree is determined based on the expectation degree correspondence table of FIG. 18, the LED lamp 29 executes an expectation degree lighting effect that notifies the expectation degree corresponding to the expectation degree data. Specifically, when the expectation degree of “expectation degree 80%” is determined based on the expectation degree correspondence table of FIG. 18, “effect pattern A” is decided and output to the LED lamp 29. It becomes.

  Next, the lighting effect data table stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. This lighting effect data table is used to determine the lighting effect pattern corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. In this lighting effect data table, an internal winning combination and lighting effect patterns determined corresponding to the internal winning combination are defined.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process to be described later with reference to FIG. 27, the LED lamp 29 performs a lighting effect corresponding to the internal winning combination. Specifically, when “Cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination based on the determined internal winning combination, “Lighting effect pattern 1” is determined and output to the LED lamp 29. .

<Display example of liquid crystal display device>
A display example of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 are examples of effect screens according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22A shows an example of a selection screen for the player to input a numerical value corresponding to the degree of expectation. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect screen when the bell wins the inside. FIG. 23A is a display example of an expectation effect image. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect screen at the start of the BB game.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when a predetermined start operation is detected, a selection of inputting a numerical value corresponding to the expected degree is performed in order to display an expected degree effect image that is equal to or higher than the numerical value of the expected degree input by the player. A screen is displayed. Here, the character 100 and a selection instruction display 90a “Please select the degree of expectation!” Are displayed on the upper side of the screen, and “Expectation 90% or higher” and “Expectation 80%” are displayed on the lower side of the screen. A selection screen of “above”, “expected degree 50% or more”, “expected degree 30% or more”, “expected degree 10% or more” and “expected degree 1% or more” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, an effect image for informing the internal winning combination is displayed. Here, a character 100 with a bell is displayed on the left side of the screen, notifying that the determined internal winning combination is a bell.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the expectation is determined based on the expectation correspondence table of FIG. 18, an expectation effect image for informing the expectation is displayed. Here, when “expectation 99%” is determined, the character 100 is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the character 101 is displayed on the right side of the screen. Further, an expectation level display 91a of “expectation level 99%” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed, the BB game is started. Here, an image of the character 100 playing in the upper left corner of the screen and the character 101 playing in the lower right corner of the screen is displayed. In addition, a game state display 91b “BB game start !!” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the selection display screen includes “expectation 90% or higher”, “expectation 80% or higher”, “expectation 50% or higher”, “expectation 30% or higher”, “expectation 10% or higher”. ”And“ Expectation of 1% or more ”are described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player may be configured to directly input numerical values using the touch panel 50. Good.

  <Operation of Main Control Circuit 71: Main Routine>

  Next, the control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 initialization process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed. Also, in this initialization process, the input of the setting switch is checked, and if it is determined that the setting switch 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 based on the input of the reset switch and the start switch.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). As a result, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S3). In this bonus operation monitoring process, when the BB is operating and the RB is not operating, a process for starting the RB is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S and 12S, the input of the start switch 6S is checked, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). Specifically, 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 a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is ON, an identifier (flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the RB operating flag is OFF, the identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S7). In this internal lottery process, it is determined whether the extracted random number value belongs to the numerical range defined in the internal lottery table, and a process of determining an internal winning combination based on the determination result is performed. In the embodiment of the present invention, this process functions as an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (step S9). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (step S9: NO), the CPU 31 digests the waiting time (step S10). Specifically, the process waits for 4.1 seconds after the start of the previous reel rotation without performing the subsequent processing.

  The CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels after step S10 or when it is determined in step S9 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the previous reel (step S9: YES) (step S9). S11). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 31) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S12). In this reel stop control process, a process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the type of the stop button that has been pressed, the stop start position of the corresponding reel, the internal winning combination, the priority table, etc. Done. In the embodiment of the present invention, this process functions as a stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation of symbols.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines a display combination and a payout number based on the symbol combination table, and stores them in each storage area (step S13). Specifically, the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table is compared with the combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area to determine whether or not they match. When it is determined that they match, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the combination of the symbols, the display combination is stored in the display combination storing area, and the payout number is stored in the payout number counter. If it is determined that they do not coincide, the display combination is lost (that is, the display combination storage area and the payout number counter remain “0”).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display combination command includes data such as the established display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). Specifically, 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 S16). Specifically, if the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the determined payout number.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on (step S17). When it is determined that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on (step S17: YES), the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S18). In this bonus end check process, various counters (for example, a bonus end number counter, a possible game number counter, a winning number counter, etc.) stored in the RAM 33 when the bonus is activated are updated, and the bonus is determined based on the update result. Processing to end the operation of is performed.

  When the CPU 31 determines that neither the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on in step S17 after step S18 (step S17: NO), the bonus operation described later with reference to FIG. Check processing is performed (step S19). In this bonus operation check process, when the display combination is BB1, BB2, or RB, a process of starting the operation of the bonus is performed.

  In this way, the CPU 31 executes steps S2 to S19 as processing in the unit game, and when step S19 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S2 to execute processing in the next unit game.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S41). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on (step S41: NO), it ends the bonus operation monitoring process, and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  When determining that the BB operating flag is on in step S41 (step S41: YES), the CPU 31 determines whether the RB operating flag is on (step S42). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on (step S42: YES), the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S42 that the RB operating flag is not on (step S42: NO), the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S43). Specifically, the RB operating flag is turned on, 12 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 8 is stored in the possible winning number counter. Thus, in the present embodiment, if the BB is in operation, the RB operation is immediately started in the next unit game even if the RB operation ends, and the RB operation is continuously performed. ing. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not Replay 1 or Replay 2 has been established in the previous unit game, and for specifying the number of insertions in the previous unit game.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that the automatic insertion counter is not 0 (step S51: NO), the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S52). At this time, addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S53).

  After step S53 or when it is determined in step S51 that the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51: YES), the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a charging process (step S54). Specifically, when the medal sensor 22S or the bet switches 11S and 12S are on, it is determined that the insertion process is being performed. Further, when the bet switches 11S and 12S are ON, based on the type of the bet switches 11S and 12S, the inserted number counter for counting the inserted number, and the credit counter for counting the number of credited medals. A value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S54 that it is the insertion process (step S54: YES), it updates the insertion number counter (step S55). In this process, when addition of the inserted number counter is prohibited, the credit counter is updated instead of the inserted number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S56). The bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 after step S56 or when it is determined in step S54 that it is not the insertion process (step S54: NO) (step S57). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 3 (step S57: NO), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S54.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is 3 in step S57 (step S57: YES), the CPU 31 prohibits addition of the insertion number counter and determines whether or not the start lever 6 has been tilted (step S58). ). When determining that the start lever 6 is not tilted (step S58: NO), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 6 has been tilted (step S58: YES), the CPU 31 ends the medal acceptance / start check process and proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S91).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S92). When determining that the RB flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S92: YES), the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 7 (step S93). As a result, when there is a carryover combination in the general gaming state, the RB is not determined redundantly.

  The CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number after step S93 or when it is determined in step S92 that the RB flag is not stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S92: NO) (step S94). ).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number (step S95). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S96).

  When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S96 (step S96: YES), the CPU 31 stores the set winning number in the winning number storage area of the RAM 33 (step S97). The winning number storage area has an initial value of 0, and is overwritten sequentially by performing this process.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 13) and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S98). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is RB (step S99). When determining that the internal winning combination is RB (step S99: YES), the CPU 31 stores a flag in the carryover combination storing area based on the internal winning combination (step S100).

  CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area after step S100 or when it is determined in step S99 that the internal winning combination is not RB (step S99: NO). (Step S101). For example, if the RB is carried over and the bell is determined, the data in the internal winning combination storing area is “00010010”.

  After step S101 or when it is determined in step S96 that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S103). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0 (step S103: NO), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S94 described above.

  When determining that the number of lotteries is 0 in step S103 (step S103: YES), the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area in the internal winning combination storage area (step S104). As a result of this processing, if the data in the internal winning combination storing area is “00000000”, “00100000”, “01000000”, or “10000000”, the game is lost. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  In the internal lottery process, all winning numbers are searched until the number of lotteries is updated to 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning number until the number of lotteries is updated to 0. In the case where the determination is made, a configuration in which the remaining winning numbers are not searched can be applied, and the processing can be speeded up.

  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 S111). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed (step S111: NO), the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S111. At this time, it is determined whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, and whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on is determined. Good (for automatic stop).

  When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed in step S111 (step S111: YES), the CPU 31 specifies the type of the stop button and the symbol counter of the reel, and the subsequent press operation of the stop button. And the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the priority table (step S112). In this process, the most appropriate of all symbol positions within the range of 4 frames, which is the maximum number of sliding symbols, based on the stop start position, the internal winning combination stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the priority table. The symbol position is determined, and the number of sliding symbols up to the symbol position is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines a planned stop position based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (step S113). For example, if the determined number of sliding symbols is “0” and the current symbol position (ie, stop start position) is “16”, the planned stop position is determined to be “16”. When the scheduled stop position is determined, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the planned stop position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 29) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S114). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the scheduled stop position (step S115). That is, the symbol identifier displayed on the display window for the reel to be stopped is stored in all symbol storage areas.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S116). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S116: YES), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S111. If the CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S116: NO), it ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  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 BB (step S141). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB (step S141: YES), the CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S142). Specifically, the BB operating flag in the RAM 33 is turned on, and 450 is stored in the bonus end number counter.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S141 that the display combination is not BB (step S141: NO), it determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S143). When it is determined that the display combination is RB (step S143: YES), the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S144).

  After step S144 or after step S142, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S145). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S143 that the display combination is not RB (step S143: NO), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S146). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay (step S146: NO), it ends the bonus operation check process, and proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S146 that the display combination is replay (step S146: YES), the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S147). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S151). When determining that a winning has been established (step S151: YES), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S152).

  When determining that the BB operating flag is on in step S152 (step S152: YES), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S153).

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S153 that the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S153: YES), the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB (step S154). Specifically, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Next, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S155). Specifically, the BB operating flag is turned off and the bonus end number counter is cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S152 that the BB operating flag is not on (step S152: NO), or when it is determined in step S153 that the bonus end number counter is not 0 (step S153: NO), a winning is possible. The count counter is decremented by 1 (step S156). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S157).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the prize winning number counter is not 0 in step S157 (step S157: NO), or when it is determined in step S151 that no winning is established (step S151: NO), the game possible number counter 1 is subtracted (step S158).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S159). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0 (step S159: NO), the CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process and proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S159 (step S159: YES), or when it is determined in step S157 that the possible game number counter is 0 (step S157: YES), the RB ends. Time processing is performed (step S160). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S181). Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S182). Specifically, a signal input to the input port is checked by each switch or the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S183). 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 planned stop position is determined, the rotation of the relevant reel is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the relevant reel is updated to the same value as the planned stop position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the scheduled stop 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 S184). Specifically, processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c based on the insertion number counter and display of the number of payouts on the display unit 17 is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S185). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

<Operation of Gaming Machine: Sub Control Circuit 72>
When various processes are executed by the main routine in the main control circuit 71, results and contents corresponding to the processes are input to the sub-control circuit 72 as commands and data. In the sub control circuit 72, an effect processing routine and the like are executed independently. Then, an effect image or the like based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by executing the effect processing routine. For example, when a command indicating the insertion of medals is input, an effect image that prompts the user to operate the start lever 6 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. In addition, with the effect from the liquid crystal display device 5 or independently, the effect by the output of light from the LED lamp 29 and the effect by the output of sound from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B are performed.

  Next, the control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. An image control circuit 81 (hereinafter referred to as a sub CPU 74) of the sub control circuit 72 generates a reset interrupt when the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal. Based on the occurrence, the reset interrupt processing stored in the program ROM 75 is sequentially performed.

  First, the sub CPU 74 initializes the work RAM 76, the image control work RAM 83, the video RAM 87, and the like (step S201). Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an expectation setting start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S202). In this expectation degree determination start process, the sub CPU 74 sets the expectation degree when the player inputs a numerical value corresponding to the expectation degree.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an expectation level determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S203). In this expectation level determination process, the sub CPU 74 determines the expectation level corresponding to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the expectation level correspondence table (see FIG. 18) based on the determined internal winning combination.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs effect image data determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S204). In the effect image data determination process, the sub CPU 74 determines effect image data corresponding to the gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs lighting effect data determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S205). In the lighting effect data determination process, the sub CPU 74 determines lighting effect data corresponding to the gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an expectation level setting end process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S206). In this expectation level setting end process, the sub CPU 74 ends the setting of the expectation level started when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Next, the expectation level setting start process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a predetermined start operation has been detected (step S211). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to a start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and determines whether a start operation has been detected. When the sub CPU 74 determines that a predetermined start operation has not been detected (step S211: NO), the sub CPU 74 proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that a predetermined start operation has been detected (step S211: YES), the sub CPU 74 displays an expectation level selection display screen (step S212). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 extracts the expectation level selection display screen stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72, outputs a command to the image control IC 82, and the liquid crystal display device 5 selects the expectation level selection. A display screen is displayed (see FIG. 22).

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when a start operation is detected, a selection instruction display 90a is displayed. Here, the character 100 and a selection instruction display 90a “Please select the degree of expectation!” Are displayed on the upper side of the screen, and the player can select the degree of expectation with the touch panel 50 on the lower side of the screen. "Expectation 90% or higher", "Expectation 80% or higher", "Expectation 50% or higher", "Expectation 30% or higher", "Expectation 10% or higher" and "Expectation 1% or higher" A selection screen appears.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been detected (step S213). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 uses the touch panel 50 to specify the coordinate position of the part touched by the player, and makes a determination based on a detection signal indicating where the player touched based on the specified coordinate position information. When the sub CPU 74 determines that a predetermined operation has not been detected (step S213: NO), the sub CPU 74 proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 74 determines that a predetermined operation has been detected (step S213: YES), the sub CPU 74 sets a predetermined degree of expectation (step S214). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 uses the touch panel 50 to input a numerical value corresponding to the degree of expectation selected by the player based on the coordinate position information of the part that touches the selection screen for inputting the numerical value corresponding to the degree of expectation. The work RAM 76 is temporarily stored. For example, in the screen shown in FIG. 22A, when the player selects “expectation 50%”, “50%” is temporarily stored in the work RAM 76. When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the expectation setting start process.

  Next, the expectation level determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the expectation level determination process, first, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a predetermined internal winning combination has been determined (step S221). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and determines whether or not BB is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. 27 (step S221). . When the sub CPU 74 determines that a predetermined internal winning combination has not been determined (step S221: NO), the sub CPU 74 proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 74 determines that a predetermined internal winning combination has been determined (step S221: YES), the sub CPU 74 refers to the expectation correspondence table (step S222). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to an expectation level correspondence table (see FIG. 18) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines the degree of expectation corresponding to the internal winning combination (step S223). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and based on the probability according to whether or not BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. With reference to the expectation level correspondence table (see FIG. 18), the expectation level corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is determined. When the sub CPU 74 ends this process, the expectation level determination process ends.

  Next, the effect image data determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an expectation level has been determined (step S231). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and based on the probability according to whether or not BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. With reference to the expectation level correspondence table (see FIG. 18), it is determined whether or not the expectation level corresponding to the determined internal winning combination has been determined.

  When the sub CPU 74 determines that the expected degree is determined (step S231: YES), the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the determined expected degree is equal to or greater than the setting (step S232). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and the probability according to whether or not BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process in step S7 of FIG. Referring to the expectation degree correspondence table (see FIG. 18) based on the above, it is determined whether or not the expectation degree corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is greater than or equal to the numerical value corresponding to the expectation degree temporarily stored in the work RAM 76 To do. When the sub CPU 74 determines that the determined degree of expectation is not equal to or greater than the setting (step S232: NO), the effect image data determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the degree of expectation has not been determined (step S231: NO), the sub CPU 74 extracts effect image data corresponding to the gaming state (step S233). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 extracts effect image data corresponding to the gaming state from the effect image data table (see FIG. 17) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs effect image display processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S234). In this effect image data display process, the sub CPU 74 outputs a command of the extracted effect image data to the image control IC 82. The liquid crystal display device 5 displays an effect image corresponding to the gaming state (see FIG. 22). For example, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the internal winning combination command is “BELL” from the main control circuit 71, a screen for notifying that the internal winning combination is “BELL” is displayed. Here, the fact that the character 100 has “bell” notifies that the internal winning combination is “bell”.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 74 determines that the determined expectation is equal to or higher than the setting (step S232: YES), the sub CPU 74 extracts expectation effect image data corresponding to the expectation (step S235). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 extracts the expectation effect image data corresponding to the expectation determined from the expectation effect image data table (see FIG. 19) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an expectation effect image display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S236). In this expectation degree effect image display process, the sub CPU 74 outputs a command to the image control IC 82 with the extracted expectation degree effect image data. The liquid crystal display device 5 displays an expectation effect image corresponding to the expectation (see FIG. 23).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the determined expectation is “90%”, an expectation display 91a of “expectation 90%” is displayed. When the sub CPU 74 ends this process, the effect image data determination process ends.

  Next, the lighting effect data determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the lighting effect data determination process, first, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the determined degree of expectation is greater than or equal to a setting (step S241). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and based on the probability according to whether or not BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. With reference to the expectation level correspondence table (see FIG. 18), it is determined whether or not the expectation level corresponding to the determined internal winning combination has been determined.

  When the sub CPU 74 determines that the determined degree of expectation is not equal to or higher than the setting (step S241: NO), the sub CPU 74 extracts expectation degree lighting effect data corresponding to the degree of expectation. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 extracts the expected lighting effect pattern corresponding to the expected degree from the expected lighting effect data table (see FIG. 20) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72.

  Thus, since the determined degree of expectation can control the production based on the numerical value of the degree of expectation input by the player, for example, the degree of expectation determined is greater than the numerical value of the degree of expectation input by the player. In this case, the liquid crystal display device can produce an effect corresponding to the expectation level, and if it is less than or equal to the numerical value of the expectation level input by the player, the LED lamp can perform an effect of notification by color and blinking. There is no possibility that a low-expected production will frequently appear, the production mode will not be monotonous, and a gaming machine capable of sufficiently raising the expectation that the bonus game has been determined as an internal winning combination Can be provided.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs a lighting effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S245). In this lighting effect process, the sub CPU 74 outputs a command to the LED drive circuit 77 with the extracted expected lighting effect data. The LED lamp 29 performs an effect by outputting light corresponding to the degree of expectation. When this process ends, the lighting effect data determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 74 determines that the determined degree of expectation is equal to or greater than the setting (step S241: YES), the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a plurality of internal winning combinations have been determined (step S243). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, determines whether or not the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process of FIG. 27, and the bonus flag is established. Is determined.

  When determining that a plurality of internal winning combinations have not been determined (step S243: NO), the sub CPU 74 extracts expectation degree effect image data corresponding to the expectation degree (step S244). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 extracts expectation degree effect image data corresponding to the expectation degree from the expectation degree effect image data table (see FIG. 19) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 (step S244). . Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an expectation effect image display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S246). In this expectation degree effect image display process, the sub CPU 74 outputs a command to the image control IC 82 with the extracted expectation degree effect image data. The liquid crystal display device 5 displays an expectation effect image corresponding to the expectation (see FIG. 23).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the determined expectation is “90%”, an expectation display 91a of “expectation 90%” is displayed. When the sub CPU 74 ends this process, the effect image data determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 74 determines that a plurality of internal winning combinations have been determined (step S243: YES), the sub CPU 74 extracts the corresponding expectation effect image data and lighting effect data. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 extracts the expectation effect image data corresponding to the expectation determined from the expectation effect image data table (see FIG. 19) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72, With reference to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, an effect pattern corresponding to the internal winning combination is extracted from the lighting effect data table (see FIG. 21) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 (see FIG. 21). Step S245).

  In this way, the effect data can be selected based on the internal winning combination. For example, when the big winning combination and the bell are determined for the internal winning combination, the liquid crystal display device 5 expects the big bonus. Because the performance corresponding to the degree can be performed and the LED lamp can be informed that the bell is winning internally by the color and blinking, the presentation mode for the internal winning combination is not monotonous, and the bonus game is an internal winning combination It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently increase the expectation for the determination.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 performs an expectation effect image display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S246). In this expectation degree effect image display process, the sub CPU 74 outputs a command to the image control IC 82 with the extracted expectation degree effect image data. The liquid crystal display device 5 displays an expectation effect image corresponding to the expectation (see FIG. 23).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the determined expectation is “90%”, an expectation display 91a of “expectation 90%” is displayed. Next, the sub CPU 74 performs a lighting effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S247). In this lighting effect process, the sub CPU 74 outputs a command to the LED drive circuit 77 with the extracted lighting effect pattern data. The LED lamp 29 performs an effect by outputting light corresponding to the degree of expectation. When the sub CPU 74 ends this process, the lighting effect data determination process ends.

  Next, the effect image display process will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect image display process, first, the sub CPU 74 adds 1 to the stop reel number counter value (step S251). The stop reel number counter value is a counter for counting the number of stopped reels, and is incremented by 1 every time a reel stop command is received. Next, the sub CPU 74 sets a stop reel identifier based on the reel stop command (step S252).

  The sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the first stop (step S253). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is not the first stop (step S253: NO), the process proceeds to step S215. When it is determined that it is the first stop (step S253: YES), the sub CPU 74 proceeds to step S254.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 sets effect image data at the time of the first stop (step S214). Thereby, the effect corresponding to the first stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the gaming state, and sets effect image data corresponding to when the first operation is stopped from the effect image data table (see FIG. 17). When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the effect image display process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the second stop (step S255). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is not the second stop (step S255: NO), it moves to step S257, and when it determines that it is the second stop (step S255: YES), it moves to step S256.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 sets effect image data at the time of the second stop (step S256). Thereby, the production corresponding to the second stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the gaming state, and sets effect image data corresponding to when the second operation is stopped from the effect image data table (see FIG. 17). When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the effect image display process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 74 sets effect image data at the time of the third stop (step S217). Thereby, the effect corresponding to the third stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the gaming state, and sets the effect image data corresponding to when the third operation is stopped from the effect image data table (see FIG. 17). When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the effect image display process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  Next, the expectation effect image display process will be described with reference to FIG. In the expectation degree effect image display process, first, the sub CPU 74 adds 1 to the stop reel number counter value (step S261). The stop reel number counter value is a counter for counting the number of stopped reels, and is incremented by 1 every time a reel stop command is received. Next, the sub CPU 74 sets a stop reel identifier based on the reel stop command (step S262).

  The sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the first stop (step S263). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is not the first stop (step S263: NO), the process proceeds to step S215. When it is determined that it is the first stop (step S263: YES), the sub CPU 74 proceeds to step S264.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 sets expectation effect image data at the time of the first stop (step S264). Thereby, the expectation degree effect corresponding to the first stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and based on the internal winning combination in which BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process in step S7 of FIG. The expectation level determined from the expectation level correspondence table (see FIG. 18) is referred to, and the expectation level effect image data corresponding to when the first operation is stopped is set from the expectation level effect image data table (see FIG. 19). When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the expectation effect image display process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the second stop (step S265). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is not the second stop (step S265: NO), it moves to step S267, and when it determines that it is the second stop (step S265: YES), it moves to step S266.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 sets expectation effect image data at the time of the second stop (step S266). Thereby, the expectation degree effect corresponding to the second stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and responds to the expectation based on the internal winning combination determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. The expected degree determined from the table (see FIG. 18) is referred to, and the expected degree effect image data corresponding to the second operation stop is set from the expected degree effect image data table (see FIG. 19). When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the expectation effect image display process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 74 sets expectation effect image data at the time of the third stop (step S267). Thereby, the expectation degree effect corresponding to the third stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and responds to the expectation based on the internal winning combination determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. Expectation degree determined from the table (see FIG. 18) is set, and expectation degree effect image data corresponding to the third operation stop is set from the expectation degree effect image data table (see FIG. 19). When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the expectation effect image display process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  Next, the lighting effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In the lighting effect process, first, the sub CPU 74 adds 1 to the stop reel number counter value (step S271). The stop reel number counter value is a counter for counting the number of stopped reels, and is incremented by 1 every time a reel stop command is received. Next, the sub CPU 74 sets a stop reel identifier based on the reel stop command (step S272).

  The sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the first stop (step S273). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is not the first stop (step S273: NO), the process proceeds to step S275, and when it is determined that it is the first stop (step S273: YES), the sub CPU 74 proceeds to step S274.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 sets lighting effect pattern data at the time of the first stop (step S274). Thereby, the lighting effect corresponding to the first stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 determines the expected degree and the internal winning combination from the expected lighting effect data table (see FIG. 20) or the lighting effect data table (see FIG. 21) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72. A corresponding lighting effect pattern is determined, and lighting effect pattern data corresponding to the first operation stop is set from the determined lighting effect pattern. When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the lighting effect process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the second stop (step S275). When the sub CPU 74 determines that it is not the second stop (step S275: NO), it moves to step S267, and when it determines that it is the second stop (step S275: YES), it moves to step S276.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 sets lighting effect pattern data at the time of the second stop (step S276). Thereby, the lighting effect corresponding to the second stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 determines the expected degree and the internal winning combination from the expected lighting effect data table (see FIG. 20) or the lighting effect data table (see FIG. 21) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72. Corresponding lighting effect pattern data is determined, and lighting effect data corresponding to when the second operation is stopped is set from the determined lighting effect pattern. When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the lighting effect process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 74 sets lighting effect data at the time of the third stop (step S277). Thereby, the lighting effect corresponding to the third stop operation is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 74 determines the expected degree and the internal winning combination from the expected lighting effect data table (see FIG. 20) or the lighting effect data table (see FIG. 21) stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72. A corresponding effect pattern is determined, and lighting effect data corresponding to when the third operation is stopped is set from the determined effect pattern. When this process ends, the sub CPU 74 ends the lighting effect process and proceeds to step S206 in FIG.

  Next, the expectation level setting end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed or a bonus game has been started (step S281). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 refers to the stop command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop operation was detected, or the bonus game is activated in the bonus operation check process of FIG. It is determined whether or not. When determining that the predetermined time has elapsed or the bonus game has not started (step S281: NO), the sub CPU 74 ends the expectation setting end process.

On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed or the bonus game has started (step S281: YES), the sub CPU 74 clears the expectation level setting (step S282). Specifically, the sub CPU 74 clears a numerical value corresponding to an expectation selected by the touch panel 50 by the player temporarily stored in the work RAM 76. When you finish this process,
The sub CPU 74 ends the expectation level setting end process.

  In this way, when the determined expectation is equal to or greater than the numerical value of the expectation input by the player, an effect corresponding to the expectation is made. For example, when the player inputs an expectation of 50%, Since it is possible to control to produce an effect with an expected degree of big bonus of 50% or more and not to produce an effect with an expected degree of big bonus of 50% or less, multiple types of effects corresponding to the degree of expectation are set. However, there is no possibility that a production with low expectation will appear frequently. In addition, depending on the numerical value input by the player, only a highly expected performance can appear, so a gaming machine capable of sufficiently raising the expectation that the bonus game has been determined as an internal winning combination is provided. Can be provided.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, an image representing the value of the lottery probability with the bonus determined as the internal winning is displayed in the expectation effect image, but the present invention is not limited to this. The image including the identification information corresponding to the value of the lottery probability determined as the internal winning combination may be displayed.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, “expectation degree 90% or more”, “expectation degree 80% or more”, “expectation degree 50% or more”, “expectation degree 30” so that the player can select the expectation degree with the touch panel 50. % "," Expectation 10% or more ", and" Expectation 1% or more "selection screens have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can You may comprise so that a corresponding numerical value may be input.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the effect image data and the lighting effect data are determined by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation corresponding to the gaming state or the determined expectation has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and may include a production based on sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, and 21B.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the effect image data is determined by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation corresponding to the gaming state or the determined expectation has been described. Without being limited thereto, each effect image data may be configured as a series of stories that continuously display related scenes.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but only specific examples have been illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Specific configurations and the like can be appropriately changed in design. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view of a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arrange | positioned on the reel which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the transition condition of each game state which concerns on embodiment of this invention, an end condition, and a transfer destination game state. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination, symbol combination, and payout for every BET which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery frequency determination table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the bit string of the establishment flag which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for every gaming state which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to the game state and internal winning combination which concern on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the expectation degree corresponding | compatible table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the expectation degree effect image data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the expectation lighting effect data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the lighting effect data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process routine by the sub control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the expectation degree setting start process routine by the sub control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the expectation degree determination processing routine by the sub control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the effect image data determination processing routine by the sub control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the lighting effect data determination processing routine by the sub-control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the effect image display process routine by the sub control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the expectation degree effect image display process routine by the sub control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the lighting effect process routine by the sub-control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the expectation degree setting completion | finish processing routine by the sub-control circuit 72 which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Cabinet 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 21L * 21R * 21B Speaker 22 Medal slot 29 LED lamp 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM
82 Image Control IC

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation of the game;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol change unit that changes a symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means; ,
Directing means for performing,
Table storage means for storing an expectation correspondence table that stores a lottery probability of the internal winning combination and an expectation level indicating the possibility of winning the internal winning combination;
Effect data storage means for storing effect data corresponding to the degree of expectation stored in the table storage means;
An input means that is operated by a player and inputs a numerical value corresponding to the expectation;
Expectation degree determination means for determining an expectation level corresponding to the determined internal winning combination with reference to the expectation degree correspondence table based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means;
When the numerical value input by the input means is a numerical value greater than or equal to the expectation degree determined by the expectation degree determination means, an effect of controlling the effect by the effect means by the effect data stored in the effect data storage means And a control means. The production data stored in the production data storage means has first production data and second production data corresponding to the degree of expectation,
The production control means controls the production by the production means based on the first production data when the numerical value input by the input means is greater than or equal to the expectation degree determined by the expectation degree determination means, The effect by the effect means is controlled based on the second effect data when the numerical value input by the input means is less than or equal to the expectation value determined by the expectation degree determining means. The gaming machine according to 1. The production data stored in the production data storage means has first production data and second production data corresponding to the degree of expectation,
In the case where a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the effect control means includes the first effect data and the first effect data based on the winning internal winning combination among the plurality of internal winning combinations 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein one of the second effect data is selected to control the effect by the effect means.

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