JP2009125540A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables game players to have expectation in a changed performance. <P>SOLUTION: If a game player makes a starting operation (namely, a tilting operation of a start lever 6), a main control circuit (71) of a game machine (1) decides an internal winning combination while rotating reels (3L, 3C, 3R). A subcontrol circuit (72) decides whether a special performance is performed or not when the internal winning combination decided at the time is a combination of duplicated bonus. Then, when a special performance is decided to be performed, the subcontrol circuit (72) performs a control for performing performances according to the value counted in a start switch-on edge counter (namely, the time for the tilting operation with the start lever 6). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the gaming state is not better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

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

  Further, such pachislot machines are mainly provided with a display device capable of displaying an image and displaying various effects relating to the game by this display device to improve the fun of the game. Since these effects are displayed mainly based on the determined internal winning combination, it is possible to notify the player of the internal winning combination determined by the displayed effect.

The effect displayed on the display device in such a pachislot machine is one-sided for the player because the series of effects was displayed and ended when the display was started at the start of the game. Yes, it was monotonous. Therefore, there has been proposed one having a configuration in which a specific effect is displayed between the start and end of the last stop operation by the player and the effect displayed on the display device is changed (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). With such a configuration, the player can intentionally change the effect displayed on the display device by appropriately adjusting the start and end of the stop operation at the time of the final stop operation. For this reason, the effect displayed by the display device is not unilaterally performed on the player, and the player can enjoy it as if he / she is participating.
JP 2004-24486 A

  However, in such a pachislot machine, the reel stop mode has already been determined at the time of the final stop operation. Therefore, when the reel stop mode is a low-expectation mode (for example, a loss), even if it is possible to change the performance, there is no expectation for the performance displayed by the player. There is a risk that you may not have a feeling.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which a player can have a sense of expectation for a changed production.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) which are capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols, and neutral A start operation means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) that accepts a start operation for starting the variable display of a plurality of types of symbols is formed on the condition that it is tiltable to a predetermined angle from the state and tilted to the predetermined angle. ) And start operation determination means for determining whether the start operation means is tilted to the predetermined angle (for example, means for determining whether a start switch described later is on-edge, a start switch 6S described later, Main control circuit 71) and a game start instruction for instructing the start of a unit game on the condition that the start operation determining means determines that the start operation means has tilted to the predetermined angle. A start command means for outputting a signal (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations in accordance with the game start command signal (for example, an internal lottery process described later) And a start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39, which will be described later, a stepping which will be described later), which starts the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means in response to the game start command signal. Motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, stop operation means for receiving a stop operation for stopping the symbol fluctuation display (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later), and the stop When an operation is detected, stop command means (for example, a stop switch described later) that outputs a stop command signal for commanding stop of the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. The symbol change display performed by the symbol display means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means. It is determined that the start operation means is tilted to the predetermined angle by a stop control means (for example, a stop control process which will be described later, a main control circuit 71 which will be described later) and a start operation determination means which perform control to stop. Tilt measuring means for measuring the time from when the start operation determining means determines that the start operating means is not tilted to the predetermined angle (for example, a start switch on-edge counter described later, a main RAM 33 described later) And production means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a to be described later) for performing various effects, and execution effect information (for example, set from a plurality of effect information) Production determination means (for example, means for performing an effect content determination process described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later) and the effect means are controlled based on the execution effect information determined by the effect determination means. Production control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and the production determination means (for example, special combination 1, special combination 7 or special combination 8 for internal winning combination) And the specific effect information is determined based on the time measured by the tilt time measuring means (for example, a special effect execution flag described later is turned on).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when a specific condition is satisfied, a specific effect is executed. This specific effect is performed at a time when the start operation means is tilted by a predetermined angle from the neutral state by the player. Change based on. Therefore, the player can change the specific effect executed by the effect means by intentionally changing the time for tilting the start operation means. Here, when the starting operation means is tilted by a predetermined angle from the neutral state, the internal winning combination determining means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the symbol variation display is started by the start control means. Thereby, since the symbol is displayed in a variable manner at the time when the specific effect is executed, the player cannot grasp the information of the internal winning combination from the symbol that is stopped and displayed. In other words, since the specific effect that can be changed by the player at the start of the game can be performed, the player does not have a sense of expectation for the specific effect from the symbols that are stopped and displayed. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the changed performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the plurality of winning combinations include a bonus combination related to a bonus game (for example, BB described later) and bonus overlap that may be determined as an internal winning combination at the same time as the bonus combination. A combination (for example, special combination 1, special combination 7, special combination 8 which will be described later), and the specific condition is that the bonus combination combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), when the bonus overlapping combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the specific effect is performed, so that the player's interest in the specific effect can be increased. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the changed performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a player can have a sense of expectation with respect to a changed effect.

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

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction.

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

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

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

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

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The BET lamp 9 is lit when three medals are bet to play one game and all (5) display lines are activated (when all (5) active lines are set). To do.

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

  The BET switch 11 bets the number of medals that can be bet on one game, that is, three medals. By operating the BET switch 11, a predetermined display line is validated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by a player's turning operation, and a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for starting display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is attached. The start lever 6 is formed to be tiltable at a predetermined angle and accepts a start operation by the player. Specifically, the start lever 6 is maintained in a neutral state in a normal state, and is tilted by a predetermined angle when a start operation (for example, pressing or pushing up) is performed by the player. Here, based on the start lever 6 being tilted by a predetermined angle, the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Further, the start lever 6 returns to the neutral state perpendicular to the front door 2b when no force applied by the player to be pressed or pushed up is applied. In the embodiment, the start lever 6 can be tilted not only in the vertical direction but also in the circumferential direction.

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

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

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the top and bottom of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (FIG. 3) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 301)”, “blue 7 (design 302)”, “BAR (design 303)”, “card (design 304)”, “cherry (design 305) ) ”,“ Book (symbol 306) ”,“ wings (symbol 307) ”,“ silver blank (symbol 308) ”,“ blue blank (symbol 309) ”, and“ white blank (symbol 310) ” The symbol sequence to be displayed is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 that performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program (FIGS. 24 to 40 described later), and a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the main RAM 33, and a storage area shown in FIGS. In the main RAM 33, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A symbol table is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated is provided for each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

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

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the main CPU 31 stops the switch at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the operation signals sent from the 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to stop is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning combination is won, the main CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and a medal payout completion signal is input to the main CPU 31 when the counted value reaches the designated number. As a result, the main CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the medal payout process.

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 5, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, as the gaming state, the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, the RT5 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, the RB2 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, and the MB gaming. A state is provided. The RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state” hereinafter. Hereinafter, the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RB gaming state”. Hereinafter, the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “BB gaming state”. In the embodiment, the BB1 gaming state is provided as the gaming state. However, since the BB1 gaming state and the RB1 gaming state are equivalent, the internal lottery table for the BB1 gaming state is not shown.

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

  Based on this, when focusing on the gaming state of the embodiment, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the MB gaming state are advantageous gaming states (so-called advantageous states), and the general gaming state The RT1 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are disadvantageous gaming states (so-called disadvantageous states). The RT5 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state considering that the state in which the combination of symbols relating to the bonus game can be displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is continued. It can be said.

  Here, the gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 26 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the maximum number of sliding pieces, whether or not the bonus game is being operated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is determined after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and before the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R stop rotating. The amount of rotation of 3R is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is basically four. It should be noted that the maximum number of sliding pieces is 1 only for the left reel 3L in the MB gaming state. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  The internal lottery table used when the main CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. More specifically, in the internal lottery table, lottery value information and data pointer information are configured so that the main CPU 31 has a different probability of determining the data pointer corresponding to the winning number and the setting or setting value. It stipulates. The winning number is a number provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations determined in advance are classified into an internal winning combination related to winning a prize, an internal winning combination related to replay, and an internal winning combination related to bonus game. A small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are provided.

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

  Further, in the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 6, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 7, and the RT2 gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. Internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. 7 (3), RT4 internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 (4), RT5 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (1), An internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. 8, an internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state shown in (3) of FIG. 8, and an internal lottery table for BB2 gaming state shown in (4) of FIG. ing. Thus, the internal lottery table is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table to the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “57” and the winning numbers “63” to “74” Since it is the same as the lottery value and data pointer defined in the game state internal lottery table, illustration is omitted. In the BB2 gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “62” are the same as the lottery values and data pointers defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. Therefore, illustration is abbreviate | omitted. In the MB lottery state internal lottery table, the lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “57” are the lottery values and small role / replay data defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. Since it is the same as the pointer (the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number is not defined), the illustration is omitted. Moreover, although an internal lottery table may be provided according to a set value etc., illustrations other than the example of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 6-8 are abbreviate | omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 9, an internal winning combination determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning request flag is stored in an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 4 which will be described later. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, there are provided an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay shown in (1) of FIG. 9 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. Yes.

  With reference to FIG. 10, a symbol combination table used when the main CPU 31 predicts a display combination, when the main CPU 31 specifies a display combination, and when the main CPU 31 determines a payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described. .

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

  Here, the special roles 1 to 8 are collectively referred to as “small roles”, the replays 1 to 5 are collectively referred to as “replays”, and the BB1 to BB8 are collectively referred to as “ BB "and MB1 to MB4 are collectively referred to as" MB "hereinafter. In addition, BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter.

  For example, when the symbol combination “card-ANY-card” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined as the winning action flag based on the symbol combination table, and the special combination 1 becomes the display combination. . When the inserted number is 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 1 medal is paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed along the active line, the operation of the big bonus game or the middle bonus game is started without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the gaming state is BB1 gaming state, when the display combination is BB3 to BB8, the gaming state is BB2 gaming state, and when the display combination is MB1 to MB4, the gaming state is MB gaming state.

  Further, when the combination of symbols related to JACIN is displayed along the active line, the regular bonus game is started without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination becomes JACIN, the gaming state becomes the RB2 gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, JACIN can be included in the internal winning combination when the gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, so when the operation of the BB2 gaming state is performed, the RB2 gaming state Operation may start.

  On the other hand, when the combination of symbols relating to Replay 1 to Replay 5 is displayed along the active line, a state in which a start operation can be performed without performing a throwing operation, that is, a so-called replay.

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

  With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table referred to by the main CPU 31 when starting the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operation time table is used when the main CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the start of operation of the bonus game. (1) in FIG. 11 is a BB / RB operation time table used at the start of operation of the big bonus game or regular bonus game, and (2) in FIG. 11 is at the time of MB operation used at the start of operation of the middle bonus game. It is a table.

  The bonus operation time table includes information on a gaming state flag stored in a gaming state flag storage area, which will be described later, information on numerical values stored in a bonus end number counter, information on numerical values stored in a possible number of games counter, Information on numerical values stored in the winning possible number counter. The gaming state flag is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one bonus game. The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one regular bonus game, the so-called game possible number. The winable number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus game, the so-called winable number. .

  With reference to FIG. 12, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table used when the main CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described.

  The rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer. In the embodiment, the rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer, but depending on the information stored in the carryover combination storage area May define a rotation stop number different from that shown in the figure. Here, the rotating cylinder stop number is a number that the main CPU 31 refers to when selecting a stop table to be described later. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, “19” is determined as the rotation stop number regardless of the value of the small role / replay data pointer.

  Referring to FIG. 13, when the first stop operation is detected, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped. The stop table selection table will be described.

  The first stop table selection table defines information indicating a stop table, which will be described later, corresponding to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button that is the currently pressed stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. .

  With reference to FIG. 14, the stop table selection data selection table referred to by the main CPU 31 when stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation will be described.

  The stop table selection data selection table defines stop table selection data corresponding to the rotating cylinder stop number and the symbol position data. The stop table selection data is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a stop table group composed of a plurality of predetermined stop tables that can be referred to during the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Although the stop table selection data selection table is provided corresponding to the operation stop button, illustration is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 15, a stop table storage table selection table that is referred to by main CPU 31 when selecting a stop table storage table corresponding to the order of the stop operation from among a plurality of stop table storage tables storing stop table groups. Will be described.

  The stop table storage table selection table defines the information of the stop table storage table corresponding to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the stop table storage table referred to when the main CPU 31 determines the stop table group will be described.

  The stop table storage table defines each stop table constituting one stop table group corresponding to the stop table selection data. Information on each stop table constituting the stop table group is stored in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area. In FIG. 16, the stop table storage table C1 is shown as an example, but the other stop table storage tables have the same configuration and are not shown.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 17, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding frames corresponding to the sliding frame number determination data and the priority order. The sliding piece number determination data is used to identify the order (so-called priority order) in which the main CPU 31 searches for a suitable number of sliding pieces from a plurality of predetermined sliding pieces (that is, 0 to 4 pieces). Information provided.

  For example, when the sliding piece number determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data “0” and the priority order “5”. “4” is acquired as a result, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

  With reference to (2) of FIG. 17, the priority table used when the main CPU 31 determines priority pull-in order data described later will be described.

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

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

  FIG. 18 shows an internal winning combination storing area in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 4. For example, when the special combination 1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 26 described later), “1” is stored in bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 1. That is, “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1. Although the display combination storage area in which data related to the display combination is stored is not shown, this display combination storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 1 to the internal winning combination storage area 4. ing.

  FIG. 19 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 26 described later), “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area 2. That is, “00000001” is stored in the carryover combination storage area 2. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the active line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify. The case where there is a carryover combination is hereinafter referred to as “between flags”, and the case where there is no carryover combination is hereinafter referred to as “non-flagging”.

  (1) of FIG. 20 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating a game state flag is stored. The contents column shown in (1) of FIG. 20 shows the contents of the gaming state flag corresponding to each bit in the gaming state flag storage area. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area 2 is “00001000”, it indicates that the BB1 gaming state flag is on. Note that the BB1 gaming state flag being ON indicates that the BB1 gaming state is operating.

  (2) in FIG. 20 shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are stored. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

  (3) in FIG. 20 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

  (1) in FIG. 21 shows data (so-called symbol identifier) provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the symbol type displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and symbol codes corresponding to the symbol identifiers. The symbol code table showing the relationship with is shown. For example, the data corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, and the symbol code at this time is “1”.

  (2) of FIG. 21 shows the symbol storage area in which the symbol identifier is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire the symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 21 shows the expected display combination storing area in which the priority pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storage area stores priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storage area. In the priority pull-in order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, which combination of symbols related to the display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the active line It is data which shows.

  Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the sub control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display unit 5a by the sub control circuit 72, the speaker 9L, Processing operations of the 9R, LEDs 101, and lamps 102 will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 controls effects relating to video, sound, light, or a combination of these, and a main control circuit 71 that controls the progression of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. Are configured on separate circuit boards.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like. The sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution of the production contents are performed. As described above, communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 sends commands and information to the main control circuit 71. Etc. are not input.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 87, a DSP 88, an audio RAM 89, a D / A converter 90, and an amplifier 91. Consists of.

  Based on the various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the control program of the sub CPU 81.

  The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program shown in FIGS. Specifically, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, device driver, main control circuit 71, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speaker 9L. , 9R, a sound control task for controlling output of sound, a drawing task for controlling display of video on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the like.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect lottery table (FIG. 23 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a video sound based on the animation data. And an audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as operation sounds of the start lever 6 and the like, an LED / lamp control data storage area for storing a light lighting pattern, and the like.

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 stores various types of information such as an effect state transition number and an effect number, which will be described later. A storage area similar to that shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 is also provided. Therefore, the sub control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination, display combination, carryover combination, and operating flag.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the sub CPU 81 based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at the time of activation. The generated video is displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 5a via the driver 87.

  The DSP 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and determines sound data for outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. The sound data determined here is stored in a sound storage area provided in the audio RAM 89.

  The D / A converter 90 is connected to the DSP 88 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into analog sound. The amplifier 91 is an amplifier that amplifies the sound converted into analog by the D / A converter 90 and outputs the amplified sound from the speakers 9L, 9R and the like.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 and outputs light based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81.

  In addition, the operation unit 17 is connected to the sub CPU 81. In the embodiment, information such as a game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a in response to the operation unit 17 being operated.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the parameter setting table referred to when the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data for the special effect will be described.

  (1) in FIG. 23 is a non-flag parameter setting table, and is referred to between non-flags (step S365 in FIG. 45 described later). Further, (2) in FIG. 23 is an inter-flag parameter setting table, and is referred to between the flags (step S364 in FIG. 45 described later).

  These parameter setting tables include lottery value information corresponding to the parameter value for each value of the start switch on-edge counter. The value of the start switch on-edge counter is a counter that counts the time during which a signal is output from the start switch 6S to the microcomputer 30, and is added in the interrupt process of the main CPU 31.

  The parameter value is information for defining the effect data for the special effect. In the embodiment, the effect value of the special effect is configured to be different depending on the parameter value. Specifically, the higher the parameter value, the higher the production effect. Here, the special effect is an effect that causes the player to expect a bonus in accordance with the operation of the start lever 6.

  Here, focusing on the value of the start switch on-edge counter, the parameter value to be determined increases as the value of the start switch on-edge counter increases. Further, when the non-flag parameter setting table is compared with the flag parameter setting table, a higher parameter value is more easily determined in the flag parameter setting table. In other words, the parameter setting table is configured such that the higher the start switch on-edge counter value, the easier it is to produce an effect with a higher effect, and the more effective the effect between the flags than between the non-flags. Has been.

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

  With reference to FIG. 24, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step S4). The random value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 26 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S9). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S10.

  In step S10, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch check flag is on. The start switch check flag is information for the main CPU 31 to determine whether or not the start lever 6 is tilted. At this time, when the start switch check flag is off (when the start lever 6 is not tilted), the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S11, and on the other hand, when the start switch check flag is on ( When the start lever 6 is tilted), the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S10. That is, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S10 again.

  In step S11, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command to the sub-control circuit 72, and proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. The main CPU 31 stores “07H” in the effective stop button storage area and stores “0” in the operation stop button storage area. Here, since “07H” is expressed as a binary number “00000111”, storing “07H” in the effective stop button storage area means that all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are effective. The indicated data is stored in the effective stop button storage area. On the other hand, in the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination, the display combination, and the medal payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S14 (step S15). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state flag, the BB2 gaming state flag, or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S16). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S19.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S16 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S18). In this process, the main CPU 31 starts the operation in the RT gaming state based on the display combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S19.

  In step S19, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operating the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied.

  With reference to FIG. 25, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S21). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S22), and then performs a process of step S25. On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S23. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S23, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S24). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S25.

  In step S <b> 25, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum insertion value indicating the maximum insertion number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1 gaming state flag, the RB2 gaming state flag, or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S26). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum input value to “2” (step S27), and then performs the process of step S28. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S28, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected. For example, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 22S and determines whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S29. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34.

  In step S29, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S30.

  In step S30, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S31). The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S32), and then performs the process of step S34. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect triggered by the input operation.

  In step S34, the main CPU 31 checks the BET switch 11. In this process, the main CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted sheet counter value based on the inserted sheet counter value, the credit counter value, and the inserted maximum value, and updates the inserted sheet counter value. To do. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S35, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 updates the start switch check flag to ON, and then performs the process of step S38. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S38, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process, and then performs a process of step S4 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 26, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S42). For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “74” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  In step S43, the main CPU 31 acquires the random value stored in the random value storage area, sets it as random number data, and then performs the process of step S44.

  In step S44, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S45). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S46). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S45 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S50), and then performs the process of step S51. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S47.

  In step S47, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S48). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S49). Subsequently, the process of step S51 is performed. On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44.

  In step S51, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S52). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area 1 and the carryover combination storage area 2 is “0” (step S53). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S54, and when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S60A.

  In step S54, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S55). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area 1 and the carryover combination storage area 2 is “0” (step S56). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S60A, whereas when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S57.

  In step S57, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns off the corresponding RT game state flag to clear the RT game number counter (step S58), and then performs the process of step S59. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S59.

  In step S59, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT5 gaming state flag. That is, when the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination related to the bonus, the main CPU 31 starts the operation in the RT5 gaming state. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S59.

  In step S60A, the main CPU 31 acquires the data stored in the carryover combination storage area, and internally performs a logical sum of this data and the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 and the internal winning combination storage area 4. The winning combination storing area 3 and the internal winning combination storing area 4 are stored. Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S60B.

  In step S60B, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns on all the bits of the internal winning combination storing area 1 (that is, stores 1 in all the bits of the internal winning combination storing area 1) (step S60C), Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S6 in FIG. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S6 of FIG.

  Thus, the main CPU 31 basically determines an internal winning combination based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal symbol combination determining means for determining the internal symbol combination is a unit that includes the main CPU 31 that performs the internal lottery process, the main ROM 32 that stores the internal lottery table, and the like, and the main RAM 33.

  With reference to FIG. 27, a description will be given of a reel stop initial setting process showing a procedure of a process for initializing a process related to the control in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S71). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets “19” as the rotation stop number (step S72). On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S73.

  In step S73, the main CPU 31 selects and stores the rotating cylinder stop number based on the rotating cylinder stop number selection table. For example, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is “00H” and the main CPU 31 determines “0” as the small role / replay data pointer, “1” is selected and stored as the rotation stop number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S74). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S75). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been pressed yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S76), and then performs the process of step S7 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 28, the main CPU 31 predicts a display combination according to each symbol position data, and displays a display combination prediction storage process showing a procedure of processing for acquiring priority pull-in ranking data determined based on the predicted display combination. Will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of search times (step S81). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “008H” as stop button check data (step S82). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the effective stop button storage area is “0” (step S84). At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85.

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

  In step S86, the main CPU 31 determines reels 3L, 3C, 3R (hereinafter referred to as “search target reels”) to be searched based on the stop button check data, and designates the address of the expected display combination storing area. . That is, in Steps S83 to S86, the main CPU 31 selects the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which are the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating and are not determined as the search target reels, and are located on the left side. As determined. Here, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the left reel display combination expected storage area to thereby store the data stored in the left reel display combination expected storage area. You can refer to it. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S87). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S88.

  In step S88, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table in which the symbol code for identifying the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with the symbol position data, and based on the symbol position data. The symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S89), and then performs a process of step S90. In this process, the main CPU 31 searches for a display combination.

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

  In step S94, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of searches. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S95). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of step S <b> 7 in FIG. 24. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S96.

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

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

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

  Referring to FIG. 29, the main CPU 31 determines a display combination or the like based on a combination of symbols displayed along the active line, and displays a procedure of processing for storing these in a predetermined area of each area The role search process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and acquires the head address of the symbol storing area (step S101). Here, when the head address of the symbol storage area is acquired, the main CPU 31 can refer to the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the effective lines.

  In step S102, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table. When the head address of the symbol combination table is set, the main CPU 31 determines the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 shown in the symbol combination table representing the symbol type corresponding to the symbol type constituting the symbol combination, winning The operation flag, the storage area addition data, and the payout number can be referred to. On the other hand, the main CPU 31 can refer to each data shown in the symbol combination table according to the order of the special combination 2 and the special combination 3 by updating the address of the symbol combination table (step S110 described later).

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

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

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

  In step S112, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter is executed, the main CPU 31 performs the following process according to the process that called the display combination search process. Specifically, when the main CPU 31 calls the display combination search process from the main process (FIG. 24) executed by the main CPU 31, subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S14 in FIG. When the display combination retrieval process is called from the process, the process of step S90 in FIG. 28 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S113), and then performs the process of step S102.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to one effective line with the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table, and then compares the other effective lines. The combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for each active line, and determines the display combination or predicts the display combination. is there.

  With reference to FIG. 30, a description will be given of a priority attraction-rank data acquisition process in which the main CPU 31 shows a procedure for a process of acquiring priority attraction-rank data according to symbol position data.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the target bit of the display combination storage area 1 corresponding to the winning action flag including ANY according to the search target reel (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. Specifically, when the search target reel is the middle reel 3C, the target bit (bit 0) of the display combination storage area 1 corresponding to the special combination 1 is cleared.

  In step S122, the main CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR operation between the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the result is stored in the display combination storage area. AND with the existing data. That is, the symbol combination related to the display combination corresponding to the bit in which “1” is stored in the logical product result is not included in the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S123). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125. On the other hand, when the result of the logical product is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S134. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125.

  In step S125, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the priority order table, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (step S126). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S127.

  In step S128, the main CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the drawn-in data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S128). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S130. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (step S129), and then performs the process of step S130.

  In step S130, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left. For example, when the value set in the priority pull-in order data is “00000000” and the carry flag is on, in this process, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the preferential pull-in order data to “00000001”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority (step S131). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S132). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the priority pull-in rank data (step S133), and then performs the process of step S91 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S127.

  In step S134, “0” is set as the priority pull-in rank data. Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S91 in FIG. Thus, when the combination of symbols related to the display combination predicted after the second stop operation and before the third stop operation is not included in the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination, the priority pull-in ranking Data indicating stop prohibition is set in the data. Therefore, in the third stop operation, basically, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations allowed by the determined internal winning combination are not displayed along the active line.

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

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

  In step S142, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S144), and performs a process of step S145. In step S145, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72, and then performs the process of step S146. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  In step S146, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S147). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 performs a stop data storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S148), and subsequently, step S149. Perform the process. In the stop data storage process, the main CPU 31 selects a stop table that can be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “2”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S149.

  In step S149, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S150). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S151.

  In step S151, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of step S13 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S152.

  In step S152, the expected display combination storing process shown in FIG. 28 is performed, and then the process of step S141 is performed. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, it is determined when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating are stopped before the process for stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. The possible display combination is predicted, and information on the expected display combination for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding expected display combination storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the sliding piece number determining process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure for determining the sliding piece number determining data will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S161). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S162. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “2” (at the time of the first stop), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S164.

  In step S162, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the expected display combination storing area according to the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table selection table, selects the stop table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button (step S163), and performs the process of step S166.

  In step S164, an address of the expected display combination storing area is designated according to the operation stop button, and then the main CPU 31 is stored according to the stop button non-operation counter, the effective stop button, and the operation stop button. A corresponding stop table is selected from the stop tables 1 to 4 (step S165), and the process of step S166 is performed.

  In step S166, the address of the expected display combination storing area is added based on the stop start position and stored as the expected stop start address. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the selected stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces determination data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position (step S167). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S168), and then performs a process of step S145 in FIG. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line, and the center of the stop start position is The position of the symbol closest to the position of the center line. This position is specified by the value of the symbol counter. That is, the main CPU 31 determines a stop start position based on detection of a stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS.

  With reference to FIG. 33, a description will be given of a priority pull-in control process in which the main CPU 31 shows a procedure for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, and corrects the address based on the sliding piece number determination data (step S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the acquired sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S172), and performs the process of step S173A. In step S173A, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order and sets “5” as the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S173B.

  In step S173B, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S173C, and when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174. In step S173C, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently changes the initial value of the set priority order and the number of checks to “2” (step S173D). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S174. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174.

  In step S174, the main CPU 31 obtains the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires priority pull-in rank data (step S175). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data (step S176). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S177), and then performs the process of step S178. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S178.

  In step S178, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S179). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S180), and then performs the process of step S145 of FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the stop data storage process showing the procedure of the process of selecting the stop table that can be referred to by the main CPU 31 during the stop operation after the first stop operation will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table selection data selection table and selects stop table selection data based on the operation stop button, the stop start position, and the rotation stop number (step S181). The process of S182 is performed.

  In step S182, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table selection table and selects the stop table storage table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table and stores the stop table 1 to the stop table 4 based on the stop table selection data (step S183). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S149 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 35, a bonus end check process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 ends the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S191). At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S192. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the process of step S194 is performed.

  In step S192, the main CPU 31 performs bonus end time processing based on the bonus end time table. Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off (“0”) the game state flag corresponding to the bonus to be ended. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S193). By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  In step S194, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state. At this time, if the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 performs a BB1 bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S195), and then in step S19 of FIG. Process. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the BB1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 performs a BB2 bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S196), and then performs the process of step S19 in FIG. Do.

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

  With reference to FIG. 36, a BB1 bonus end check process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 ends RB1 when a condition for ending RB1 is satisfied.

  First, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter (step S201), and then performs the process of step S202. In step S202, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”. At this time, if the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S203. On the other hand, if the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  In step S203, the main CPU 31 performs RB1 end time processing based on the bonus end time table. Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores a flag corresponding to the RB2 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, and stores “8” in the gaming possible number counter. That is, when the operation of the RB1 gaming state is finished, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the RB1 gaming state again. Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 37, a BB2 bonus end check process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 ends RB2 when the condition for ending RB2 is satisfied.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RB2 gaming state (step S211). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S212. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S19 in FIG. In step S212, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter, respectively. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S213). At this time, if the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S214. On the other hand, if the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  In step S214, the main CPU 31 performs RB2 end time processing based on the bonus end time table. Specifically, the main CPU 31 clears the gaming state flag, the value of the winning possible number counter, and the value of the possible gaming number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S215). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the RT control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 terminates the operation in the RT gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT5 gaming state (step S221). When this determination is YES (when the RT5 gaming state flag is on), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S19 of FIG. 24, and when it is NO (the RT5 gaming state flag is off). The main CPU 31 then performs the process of step S222.

  In step S222, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT2, RT3 or RT4 gaming state. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues with the process of step S223, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues with the process of step S226. In step S223, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is zero. At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns off the RT2, RT3, or RT4 game state flag (step S225). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S226.

  In step S226, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S231. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S227. In step S227, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay 5. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 gaming state flag to ON (step S228), and then performs the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S229.

  In step S229, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns on the RT2 gaming state flag and sets 30 in the RT gaming number counter (step S230). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S231.

  In step S231, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 4. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns on the RT3 gaming state flag and sets 1000 in the RT gaming number counter (step S232). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 3. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns on the RT4 gaming state flag and sets 500 in the RT gaming number counter (step S234). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 39, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is any of BB1 to BB8 (step S241). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the BB / RB operation table (step S242), and then performs a process of step S247. Specifically, when the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB1 gaming state flag (stores a flag corresponding to the BB1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area), and the bonus end number counter “360” is stored. On the other hand, when the display combination is BB3 to BB8, the BB2 gaming state flag is turned on (a flag corresponding to the BB2 gaming state is stored in the gaming state flag storage area), and “300” is stored in the bonus end number counter. . On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S243.

  In step S243, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is MB1 to MB4. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the MB operation table (step S244), and subsequently performs processing of step S247. In the MB operation process, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB2 gaming state flag (stores a flag corresponding to the MB gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area), and stores “105” in the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S245.

  In step S245, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is JACIN. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs RB2 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S246), and then performs processing of step S249. Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB2 gaming state flag (stores a flag corresponding to the RB1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area), stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, “8” is stored in the counter. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S250.

  In step S247, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT5 gaming state flag (step S248). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S249.

  In step S249, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72. The bonus start command includes information related to the gaming state in which the bonus game operation starts. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect in response to the start of the bonus game operation. Next, the process of step S2 of FIG. 24 is performed.

  In step S250, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is any of replays 1 to 5. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S251), and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG. On the other hand, if NO, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

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

  With reference to FIG. 40, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S261). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S262). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal from the start switch 6 </ b> S by operating the start lever 6.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on-edge (step S263). Whether or not the start switch is on-edge is determined based on a signal from the start switch 6S. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines that it is on-edge when it receives a signal from the start switch 6S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a start switch on-edge counter addition process (step S264), and then performs a process of step S267. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S265. Here, in the start switch on-edge counter addition process, the start switch on-edge counter is added, and a request is made to retransmit the start command to the sub-control circuit 72 in the main flow (FIG. 24). Thus, each time the start switch on-edge counter is added in the interrupt processing, information on the added start switch on-edge counter is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  In step S265, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch check flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the start switch check flag to OFF (step S266), and then performs the process of step S267. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S267. As described above, when the start switch is not on-edge, the stop operation of the player is permitted by updating the start switch check flag to OFF (see step S10 and step S11 in FIG. 24). In other words, when the start switch is on edge, the player cannot perform a stop operation.

  In step S267, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process. For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  In step S268, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process. For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S269), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

  Referring to FIG. 41, the main board communication task showing the sequence of processing performed by sub CPU 81 constituting sub control circuit 72 in response to reception of a command from main CPU 31 constituting main control circuit 71. explain.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks reception of a command (step S301). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type (step S302). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S303). At this time, if a command different from the previous command is received, the sub CPU 81 stores the message in the message queue (step S304), and then performs the process of step S301. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous one is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S301 again.

  With reference to FIG. 42, an effect registration task showing a procedure of processing for registering data for the sub CPU 81 to perform an effect upon reception of a message will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S311). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S312). At this time, if there is a message, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S313. On the other hand, if there is no message, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S315.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S314). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S315.

  In step S315, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 registers data relating to LEDs and data relating to sounds (so-called sounds) (step S316). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S311.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the effect content determination process which showed the procedure of the process for sub CPU81 to produce according to the command from main CPU31 is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S321). At this time, if the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S322. On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S324. In step S322, a counter update process described later with reference to FIG. 44 is performed, and then the process of step S323 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 81 updates the value of the start switch on-edge counter. In step S323, the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and then the process of step S334 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines information related to the presentation based on the internal winning combination or the like.

  In step S324, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a reel stop permission command. At this time, when it is time to receive the reel stop permission command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S325. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop permission command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S326.

  In step S325, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop permission command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46, and then performs a process of step S334. In the reel stop permission command reception process, information related to the effect is determined based on the value of the start switch on-edge counter.

  In step S326, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a reel stop command. At this time, when it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S327. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S328.

  In step S327, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type such as the operation stop button. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S334.

  In step S328, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a display command is being received. At this time, if the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S329. On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S330.

  In step S329, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of display combination. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S334.

  In step S330, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a bonus start command. At this time, if the bonus start command is being received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S331. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S332.

  In step S331, the sub CPU 81 sets bonus start effect data according to the type of BB / MB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S334.

  In step S332, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a bonus end command. At this time, if it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S333. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of bonus end command reception, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S334.

  In step S333, the sub CPU 81 sets bonus end effect data in accordance with the type of BB / MB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S334.

  In step S334, the sub CPU 81 requests registration of the set effect data, and then performs the process of step S315 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 44, a counter update process showing a procedure for the sub CPU 81 to update the value of the start switch on-edge counter when the start command is received will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the start switch on-edge counter is different from the previous time. At this time, if different from the previous time, the sub CPU 81 stores the new start switch on-edge counter value in the sub RAM 83, and then performs the process of step S323 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not different from the previous time, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S323 in FIG.

  Thus, every time a start command is transmitted, the sub CPU 81 updates the value of the start switch on-edge counter stored in the sub RAM 83 to the latest value.

  With reference to FIG. 45, the effect lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the sub CPU 81 determines information related to the effect will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the BB1 gaming state (step S351). At this time, if it is in the BB1 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets BB1 effect data according to the type of BB (step S352). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S334 in FIG. On the other hand, if not in the BB1 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S353.

  In step S353, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the BB2 gaming state. At this time, if the game state is the BB2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S354. On the other hand, if not in the BB2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S357.

  In step S354, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the RB2 gaming state. At this time, if it is in the RB2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets RB2 effect data corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination (step S355). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S334 in FIG. On the other hand, if not in the RB2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets BB2 effect data corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination (step S356). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S334 in FIG.

  In step S357, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the MB gaming state. At this time, in the MB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets MB effect data (step S358). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S334 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not in the MB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S359.

  In step S359, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special combination 1, special combination 7 or special combination 8 is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if the special winning combination 1, special winning combination 7 or special winning combination 8 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S360. On the other hand, when the special combination 1, special combination 7 or special combination 8 is not included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S367.

  In step S360, the sub CPU 81 performs a special effect execution lottery process, and then performs the process of step S361. In the special effect execution lottery process, it is determined whether or not to perform a special effect (see FIG. 47 described later) by random number lottery. In step S361, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not winning (execution) has been performed in the special effect execution lottery process. At this time, if a win is made, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S362. On the other hand, if not winning, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S367.

  In step S362, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect execution flag to ON, and then performs the process of step S363. Here, the special effect execution flag is information for determining whether or not to perform a special effect. In step S363, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the RT5 gaming state. At this time, if it is in the RT5 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 sets an inter-flag parameter lottery table ((2) in FIG. 30) (step S364), and then performs the process of step S366. On the other hand, if not in the RT5 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 sets the non-flag parameter lottery table ((1) in FIG. 30) (step S365), and then performs the process of step S366.

  In step S366, the sub CPU 81 sets special effect start effect data, and subsequently performs the process of step 334 in FIG. In step S367, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect determination table corresponding to the gaming state, determines and sets effect data based on the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S334 in FIG.

  Thus, when the special combination 1, special combination 7, or special combination 8 is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, and the general gaming state or the RT gaming state that is not the MB gaming state, May be performed. Here, the reason why the special combination 1, the special combination 7 or the special combination 8 is selected is that there is a high possibility that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination by duplication. In this special effect, effects with different effects are performed according to the time during which the player operates the start lever 6 (the time when the start switch 6S is on-edge).

  With reference to FIG. 46, a process at the time of receiving a reel stop permission command showing a procedure for the sub CPU 81 to set special effect data upon reception of the reel stop permission command will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special effect execution flag is on (step S371). At this time, if the special effect execution flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S372. On the other hand, when the special effect execution flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S334 of FIG.

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 refers to the set parameter setting table, determines the value of the special effect parameter based on the stored value of the start switch on-edge counter, and then performs the process of step S373. Do. In step S373, the sub CPU 81 sets special effect effect data based on the determined value of the special effect parameter, and then performs the process of step S374. In step S374, the sub CPU 81 turns off the special effect execution flag, and then performs the process of step S334 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 47, a display example of special effects executed in the liquid crystal display unit 5a will be described.

  When the special combination 1, special combination 7, or special combination 8 is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state or the RT gaming state and the special effect execution lottery process is won, special effect start effect data is set (FIG. 45 steps S359 to S366). (1) in FIG. 47 is a display example at the start of the special effect.

  When the player continues to operate the start lever 6 at the start of the special effect, the value of the start switch on-edge counter is added (step S263, step S264, FIG. 44 in FIG. 40). (2) of FIG. 47 is a display example when the value of the start switch on-edge counter reaches 3000.

  Thereafter, a parameter value is determined based on the value of the start switch on-edge counter, and an effect corresponding to the parameter value is performed (steps S372 to S374 in FIG. 46). (3) and (4) in FIG. 47 are display examples when an effect according to the parameter value is performed.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. A state in which the main character 501 and the enemy character 502 face each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. A comment field 505 is displayed below the main character 501. A start switch on-edge counter measurement image 503 and a parameter value measurement needle 504 are displayed below the enemy character 502. The start switch on-edge counter measurement image 503 is an image that visually displays a value counted by the start switch on-edge counter. The parameter value measuring needle 504 is an image that visually displays the determined parameter value.

  In (1) of FIG. 47, “Comment magic power with the start lever!” Is displayed in the comment column 505. Thereby, the player can grasp that some kind of performance is performed by continuing to operate the start lever.

  Referring to (2) of FIG. 47, it can be seen that the start switch on-edge counter is counted in the start switch on-edge counter measurement image 503 because the main character 501 has power.

  Referring to (3) of FIG. 47, it can be understood that the parameter value determined in the parameter value measuring needle 504 and the comment field 505 is 75. Further, it can be understood that the main character 501 makes a continuous attack on the enemy character 502.

  Referring to (3) of FIG. 47, it can be understood that the parameter value determined in the parameter value measuring needle 504 and the comment field 505 is 15. In addition, it can be understood that the main character 501 makes a single attack on the enemy character 502.

  In this way, in the special effects, effects with different effects are performed according to the parameter values determined. In other words, the higher the parameter value, the higher the production effect. Here, the higher the value of the start switch on-edge counter, the higher the parameter value is determined. Therefore, in the special effect, an effect with a higher effect is performed as the player continues to operate the start lever 6.

  Further, as described above, the parameter value is more likely to be determined between flags than between non-flags (see FIG. 23). Therefore, when an effect with a high effect is performed, it can be highly expected that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Further, the value of the start switch on-edge counter is counted when the start switch is on-edge, but when the start switch is on-edge, the player cannot perform a stop operation. Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination from the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state, and the player can enjoy the special effect with a sense of expectation.

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

  In the embodiment, the small role / replay data pointer that can be determined using the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table is “17”, but is not limited thereto. For example, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state may adopt a configuration in which “0” can be determined as the small role / replay data pointer. At this time, it is preferable that the initial value of the game-possible number counter is larger than the initial value of the number-of-winning counter. The same applies to the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state.

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

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops. The figure which shows the stop table selection table for 1st stops. The figure which shows a stop table selection data selection table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table selection table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table. The figure which shows a priority order table and a priority order table. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a parameter value setting table. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which CPU performs. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction storing process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows a stop data storage process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a BB1 bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a BB2 bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of CPU. The flowchart which shows the communication task between board | substrates. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows a counter update process. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of reel stop permission command reception. The example of a liquid crystal display part.

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

Claims (2)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and capable of stopping display;
A start operation means configured to be tiltable to a predetermined angle from a neutral state, and accepting a start operation for starting a variation display of the plurality of types of the symbols on the condition that the tilting to the predetermined angle;
Start operation determination means for determining whether or not the start operation means is tilted to the predetermined angle;
Start instruction means for outputting a game start instruction signal for instructing the start of a unit game on the condition that the start operation determination means determines that the start operation means has tilted to the predetermined angle;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations according to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means,
Stop operation means for receiving a stop operation for stopping the change display of the symbol;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of symbol variation display by the symbol display means when detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing control to stop the symbol variation display performed by the symbol display means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means;
The time from when it is determined that the start operation means is tilted to the predetermined angle by the start operation determination means until the start operation means is determined not to be tilted to the predetermined angle. Tilt timing means for measuring,
Production means for performing various productions;
Effect determining means for determining execution effect information from a plurality of effect information;
Effect control means for controlling the effect means based on the execution effect information determined by the effect determining means;
With
The gaming machine characterized in that, when a specific condition is satisfied, the performance determining means determines specific performance information based on the time measured by the tilt time measuring means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of combinations include a bonus combination related to a bonus game and a bonus overlapping combination that may be determined as an internal winning combination at the same time as the bonus combination,
The specific condition is that the bonus winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means.

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