JP2009131376A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which not only makes players feel no sense of loss even when a bonus lottery winning combination is internally won soon after the start of the RT (replay time) operation but also offers new playing potentialities during the bonus operation. <P>SOLUTION: The main control circuit (71) of the game machine (1) starts the BB (big bonus) operation depending on the display of the big bonus and the big bonus operation is carried on until players are awarded 100 or more of tokens. With the start of the BB operation, the game state is shifted to the normal game state of the BB operation and if the RB (regular bonus) is displayed during the BB operation, the game is shifted to the RB game state which makes the awarding of tokens the easiest among all of game states. The main control circuit (71) starts the RT operation with the conditions that the water melon lottery winning combination is internally won and the combination of "water melon-water melon-water melon" is stopped and displayed in pattern display regions (21L, 21C and 21R). The RT operation has requirements for ending that are met by the completion of 1,000 rounds of unit game or the display of RB but not by the display of the BB. <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), a profit is given to the player by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the 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 current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out is A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is achieved by a standard lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the 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. In other words, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

  In such a gaming machine, the first probability table and the winning probability of the re-game player who gives the player the right to re-play have a value equal to or higher than the probability of not winning any player, and the slope value is A second probability table set higher than the first probability table, and when the big bonus is over, the use of the second probability table is started, and this second probability table is used for a predetermined number of games. There has been proposed a slot machine that is continuously used in a plurality of games until or until the next big bonus is won internally (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this slot machine, the owned medals may not decrease even when the big bonus is not performed. Therefore, it may be possible to enhance the interest of the player by switching the probability table.

In the slot machine, the probability that the RB corresponding to the transition to the RB gaming state, which is the gaming state in which the medal is most easily awarded, is determined as an internal winning combination is higher when the bonus is activated than when the bonus is not activated. A slot machine has been proposed in which the establishment of BB is used as a start condition for bonus operation and the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number is set as an end condition for bonus operation (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this slot machine, when the bonus is activated, RB is established and the RB gaming state is continuously performed, so that a lot of medals can be paid out in a short time. It can enhance interest.
JP 2001-137430 A JP 2006-271738 A

  However, as described in Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine that continues the state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high until the next internal bonus is won, the state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high is started. Shortly afterward, when the next bonus was won internally, the state where the probability of winning a re-player was high without the benefit of an increase in medals or a reduction in the number of cards consumed was lost to the player. .

  In addition, as described in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine in which the transition to the RB gaming state is more easily performed when the bonus is activated than when the bonus is not activated, a large number of medals are quickly obtained during the bonus operation. In order to receive the payout, only the gameability of repeatedly establishing RB was obtained.

  Therefore, shortly after the start of a state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, even if the next bonus is won internally, the player does not feel a loss, and further, during the bonus operation, the RB is repeated. There is a need to provide a gaming machine that can enjoy a game different from establishment.

  The purpose of the present invention is not only to not let the player feel a loss even if the next bonus is won internally soon after the start of the state where the winning probability of the re-player is high, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property of repeatedly establishing an RB during a bonus operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. In the gaming machine, in addition to the bonus game operating means and the special game operating means, a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination, On the condition that the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a plurality of display units, the advantageous state operation starting means for starting the operation in a state advantageous to the player, and the unit game after starting the operation in the advantageous state The game number counting means for counting the number of times, and when the advantageous state is operating, the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means or the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed on a plurality of display units. An advantageous state operation ending means for ending the operation in an advantageous state is provided on condition that the stop is displayed.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, a reel described later) having a plurality of display portions (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. 3L, 3C, 3R, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R described later) and a game start command signal (for example, one game described later) in response to the start operation signal (for example, one game described later) A start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) that outputs a game command to start a game, which will be described later, and a winning combination (for example, a predetermined role according to the game start command signal) A winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like, and starting the game Start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), etc., for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means in response to the command signal; In response to a stop operation signal (for example, a signal for instructing stoppage of symbol variation described later), the symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit is stopped. A plurality of stop command means for outputting a stop command signal to be commanded (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later), and a symbol on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means after the stop command signal is output. Until stopping, the number of sliding symbols, which is the number of symbols that fluctuate in the display unit corresponding to the stop command means, is output as a stop command signal by the stop command means. The number of sliding pieces determining means (for example, described later) is determined based on the winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, “4” or the like) determined as the maximum value that can be taken as the number of sliding pieces. 26, the means for performing the processing of step S77 and step S78 of FIG. 26, the main control circuit 71 to be described later, and the symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means are based on when the stop command signal is output. Stop control means (for example, means for performing step S79 in FIG. 26 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) and a specific role (for example, BB to be described later) Is determined as the winning combination, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later) is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. The gaming value of the number (eg For example, a bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game (for example, a BB general gaming state to be described later) until a player is given 100 medals) And a special combination (for example, RB, which will be described later) is determined as the winning combination during the operation of the bonus game, and the symbol display means determines the maximum number of sliding symbols. A symbol combination (for example, “star-bell-bell” to be described later) corresponding to the special role is a symbol combination configured to include symbols (for example, “star” to be described later) arranged at an interval exceeding the interval. A special game (for example, to be described later) that increases the probability that a combination (for example, a small role to be described later) corresponding to the provision of a game value is determined as the winning combination on the condition that the plurality of display units are stopped and displayed. Special game operating means (for example, means for performing RB operation processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the like (for example, watermelon described later) for the predetermined period (for example, watermelon described later) And a state advantageous to the player (for example, a condition (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” which will be described later) corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped on the plurality of display units) , Advantageous state operation starting means for starting the operation of a replay time described later (for example, means for setting an RT operating flag described later on, means for performing the processing of step S139 in FIG. 30 described later, main control circuit described later) 71) and a game number counting means (for example, an RT game number counter described later, a main RAM 33 described later) for counting the number of unit games since the start of the advantageous state operation When the advantageous state is activated, the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means (for example, the value of the RT game number counter described later becomes 0, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28). (YES in step S113) or the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units (for example, the display combination is RB, and in step S126 of FIG. 29 described later) On the condition that it is determined as YES), an advantageous state operation ending means for ending the operation in the advantageous state (for example, a means for setting an RT operation flag to be described later off, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units, and the operation of the bonus game is performed. A special game that increases the probability that a combination corresponding to the provision of game value is determined as a winning combination on the condition that a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on a plurality of display units while Is provided with special game operating means for operating for a predetermined period. In addition to the bonus game operating means and the special game operating means, the game is performed on the condition that the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. When the advantageous state is activated, the advantageous state operation starting means for starting the advantageous state operation for the player, the game number counting means for counting the number of unit games since the advantageous state operation is started, In the advantageous state operation, the advantageous state operation is terminated on condition that the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means or that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. And termination means.

  In this way, when the operation in the advantageous state is started by the advantageous state operation starting means, it is advantageous that the specific combination is determined as the winning combination soon after the operation in the advantageous state is started. State continues. As a result, it is possible to prevent the feeling of loss that can be felt when a specific winning combination is determined as a winning combination shortly after starting an advantageous operation.

  Further, the advantageous state operation ending means terminates the advantageous state operation on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units when the advantageous state is activated. To do. Therefore, even when a special combination is determined as a winning combination during the operation of the bonus game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is not intentionally stopped and displayed on a plurality of display units. A new game can be provided. As a result, the monotony that may have occurred during the operation of the bonus game, that is, the monotony that only repeatedly displays the symbol combination corresponding to the special role on a plurality of display units in order to obtain a lot of game value in a short time. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can eliminate the problem.

  From the above, according to the gaming machine described in (1), even if a specific combination related to the bonus game is determined as a winning combination, the advantageous state is not terminated, so that the advantageous state is started. Not only does it not cause the player to feel a loss even if a specific role is decided as a winning role soon, but also in order to obtain a lot of game value in a short time during the operation of the bonus game It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which a symbol combination corresponding to a special role is simply displayed on a plurality of display units.

  (2) The gaming machine described in (1) includes notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 to be described later) for notifying information related to a game, and the role corresponding to the addition of the gaming value is the first role ( For example, when the first combination is determined as the winning combination, the sliding piece number determining means includes a second combination (for example, a red bell described below) and a second combination (for example, a blue bell described below). The combination of symbols corresponding to one combination (for example, “Red 7-Bell-Bell” described later) can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units by the variation of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. When the number of symbols that change to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination on the plurality of display units is determined as the number of sliding pieces, and the second combination is determined as the winning combination, At least one of the display units has the stop command signal. Regardless of the timing at which the symbol combination is output, a symbol that cannot be subject to change so that it can be displayed on the display unit at the same time as a symbol that forms part of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. A combination of symbols corresponding to the second combination (for example, “Blue 7-Bell-Bell” described later) that is configured as a portion is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display portions by a variation of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. On condition that it can, the number of symbols that fluctuate in order to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination on the plurality of display units is determined as the number of sliding pieces, and the notifying unit is the bonus game operating unit When the first winning combination or the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination while the bonus game is being operated by the above, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, an SBB operating flag described later). When the game is turned on and YES is determined in the process of step S251 of FIG. 41 described later), the gaming machine is characterized by notifying the type of the winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), a stop command signal is output in at least one display unit between the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. Regardless of the timing, a symbol that cannot be a subject to be changed so that it can be displayed on the display unit by the sliding piece number determining means at the same time as a symbol that constitutes a part of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. It is in the relationship which comprises as a part. When the first combination or the second combination having such a relationship is determined as the winning combination while the bonus game is being operated, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the type of the combination is Informed. Therefore, the bonus game that is played until a predetermined number of game values are given to the player can be ended with a small number of unit games. And, since the advantageous state is that the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the advantageous state after the bonus game is ended by ending the bonus game with a small number of unit games. The remaining number of times can be increased. Therefore, in order to obtain a large amount of gaming value in a short time during the operation of the bonus game, it is possible to make a difference in the situation after the bonus game is finished depending on the game result during the operation of the bonus game. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which a symbol combination corresponding to a special role is simply displayed on a plurality of display units.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination even though the special combination is determined as the winning combination while the bonus game is being operated, When a different symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units, an adding means for adding a predetermined numerical value corresponding to each of the types of symbol combinations stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units (for example, A means for performing processing at the time of receiving a display command to be described later, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and a notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the type of the winning combination based on the value added by the adding means ( For example, a means for performing SBB / SMB lottery processing, which will be described later, a sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later, and the like are provided, and the notifying means is operated by the bonus game operating means. When the first combination or the second combination is determined as the winning combination and the predetermined condition that the notification determining means determines that the type of the winning combination is determined, the winning combination is determined. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the type of a role.

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in (3), in order for the notification by the notification means to be performed during the operation of the bonus, the display mode on the plurality of display units when the special combination is determined as the winning combination is special. It is necessary to make the symbol combination different from the symbol combination and to make the different symbol combination a predetermined mode. That is, in order for the notification by the notification means to be performed during the operation of the bonus, the stop operation signal must be output at an appropriate timing. Therefore, in order to obtain a lot of game value in a short time during the operation of the bonus game, it is possible to make a difference in the situation after the bonus game is ended by the skill of the player outputting the stop operation signal. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which only a combination of symbols corresponding to a special role is repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  (4) The gaming machine described in (1) includes notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 to be described later) for notifying information relating to a game, and the role corresponding to the addition of the gaming value is the first role ( For example, when the first combination is determined as the winning combination, the sliding piece number determining means includes a second combination (for example, a red bell described below) and a second combination (for example, a blue bell described below). The combination of symbols corresponding to one combination (for example, “Red 7-Bell-Bell” described later) can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units by the variation of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. When the number of symbols that change to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination on the plurality of display units is determined as the number of sliding pieces, and the second combination is determined as the winning combination, At least one of the display units has the stop command signal. Regardless of the timing at which the symbol combination is output, a symbol that cannot be subject to change so that it can be displayed on the display unit at the same time as a symbol that forms part of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. A combination of symbols corresponding to the second combination (for example, “Blue 7-Bell-Bell” described later) that is configured as a portion is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display portions by a variation of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. On the condition that it is possible, the number of symbols that fluctuate in order to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the second role on the plurality of display units is determined as the number of sliding pieces, and the notification means A gaming machine characterized in that when the first combination or the second combination is determined as the winning combination during operation, the type of the winning combination is notified.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), a stop command signal is output in at least one display unit between the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. Regardless of the timing, a symbol that cannot be a subject to be changed so that it can be displayed on the display unit by the sliding piece number determining means at the same time as a symbol that constitutes a part of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. There is a relationship that constitutes a part. Then, when the first combination or the second combination having such a relationship is determined as a winning combination while the operation in an advantageous state is being performed, Is notified. And, since the advantageous state is that the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the advantageous state after the bonus game is ended by ending the bonus game with a small number of unit games. The remaining number of times can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to make a special role in order to obtain a lot of game value in a short time during the operation of the bonus game, particularly in that it is possible to make a difference in the advantageous state after the bonus game ends. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which a corresponding symbol combination is repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  According to the present invention, even if a specific combination related to the bonus game is determined as a winning combination, the advantageous state is not terminated, so that the specific combination can be made soon after the advantageous state is started. Not only does it not cause the player to feel a loss even if it is determined as a winning role, but also a combination of symbols corresponding to a special role in order to obtain a lot of gaming value in a short time during the operation of the bonus game It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which is repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

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

  A panel display unit 2a, a liquid crystal display unit 2b, and a fixed display unit 2c as substantially vertical surfaces are formed on the front surface of the front door 2 attached to the front surface of the housing 1a. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). The housing 1a has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box shape.

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

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets three of the credited medals on the game by one press operation.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a predetermined display line is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 and a BGM switching button 20 are provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the BGM switching button 20 is operated to switch the video sound based on the animation data to a player's favorite mode. .

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a pressing operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached. 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.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays information related to the bonus game (for example, the number of games that can be played later) in the bonus game. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The payout display unit 18 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals when winning is achieved. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b varies depending on the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 5 described later).

  Each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, displays related to various effects, and the like. In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. . In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed. The activated display line is hereinafter referred to as “effective line”.

  Here, during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R include one type of symbols arranged on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and other symbols. The type is managed by the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 5 described later) so that the player can identify the type. For example, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are in a state in which those corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating are transmitted.

  Each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R is provided so as to surround each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R represent the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R arranged on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, an image (video) determined in response to a player's input operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like is displayed.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area where a predetermined picture or the like is drawn. One still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting the picture drawn on the fixed display portion 2c and the image displayed in the effect display area 23 together.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (9 symbols in total) appearing in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (three symbols in total) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes) Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of a liquid crystal panel 134 including a table carrier package on which an IC for driving the liquid crystal panel is mounted. Composed.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side of the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, and the like are drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2c (see FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) and BET lamps arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 17a to 17c is omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. “Normally white” is a configuration in which white display is performed when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without being reflected.

  Further, the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139g, and 139h. The fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Further, the functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board passes through the reel sheet. Since these lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. .

  The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 is transmitted through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, part of the light is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. A production image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “0” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 111)”, “blue 7 (design 112)”, “BAR (design 113)”, “cherry (design 114)”, “bell (design 115). ”,“ Watermelon (symbol 116) ”,“ Star (symbol 117) ”, and“ Replay (symbol 118) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  The circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 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 device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the 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 according to a preset program, 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 stores programs executed by the main CPU 31 (FIGS. 21 to 31 described later) and fixed data (FIGS. 6 to 19 described later). Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 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.

  The main RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the main CPU 31 executes a program. For example, the main RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas shown in FIG.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the main CPU 31. 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, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, 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 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the 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. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32, for example. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) indirectly associates the corresponding symbol combination with the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal winning 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 for each 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, and 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 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 (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process based on the random number sampling, the main CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, Based on the determined stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R 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. 7, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries to be described later will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, as the gaming state, a general gaming state, a BB general gaming state, an MB general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CB gaming state are provided.

  The gaming state includes the types of internal winning combinations that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 23 to 24 described later), the probability that an internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum number of sliding symbols (maximum The number of sliding pieces) and whether or not the bonus game is activated are distinguished. The number of sliding pieces is the amount by which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stops (in other words, For example, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, in the general game state, the BB general game state, and the MB general game state, three medals are required for one unit game, and in the RB game state and the CB game state, one unit game is required. Requires one medal. Further, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the gaming state excluding the CB gaming state is 4 frames, and the maximum number of sliding symbols in the CB gaming state is 1 frame.

  The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random value (so-called determination random value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to, and the number of lotteries at this time is “8”. However, when the value of the carryover combination storage area (see (3) of FIG. 20) described later is not “0” (1), the number of lotteries is changed from “8” to “6” (FIG. 23). Step S44).

  When the gaming state is the BB general gaming state, the internal lottery table for BB general gaming state is referred to, and when the gaming state is the MB general gaming state, the internal lottery table for MB general gaming state is referred to. The number of lotteries at this time is “7”. However, when the value of the carryover combination storage area (see (3) of FIG. 20) described later is not “0” (1), the number of lotteries is changed from “7” to “6” (FIG. 23). Step S44).

  When the gaming state is the RB general gaming state, the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is referred to, and the number of lotteries at this time is “1”. As will be described later, when the gaming state is the CB gaming state, all the small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Therefore, in the CB gaming state, it is not necessary to subtract lottery values with reference to the internal lottery table. Therefore, an internal lottery table corresponding to the CB gaming state is not provided.

  Here, various game states in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the general gaming state, the game basically proceeds in the RT non-operating state. However, when winning a watermelon described later, the RT non-operating state shifts to the RT operating state, and the game proceeds in the RT operating state. The RT operating state is a state where a replay time (RT) in which the probability that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than the normal state is operating, and the RT non-operating state is that the RT is operating. There is no state. Basically, once RT is activated, the RT operation state continues until 1000 unit games are performed. However, even if 1000 unit games have not been performed since the RT operation started, if the symbol combination corresponding to RB or CB is displayed on the active line, the RT operation is terminated.

  In the embodiment, the gaming state in the general gaming state and the RT non-operating state is set to the RT non-operating state in the general gaming state, and the gaming state in the general gaming state and the RT operating state is set to the general gaming state. Medium RT operating state.

  When a big bonus (BB) is won, the gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state to the BB general gaming state. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained. In addition, the “actual accessory continuous actuating device relating to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, and operates when a specific symbol combination is displayed. This means that the operation ends when determined in advance. In a state where the big bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player is the highest with respect to the unit game value (number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game.

  The BB general gaming state includes an RT operating state in which the RT is operating and an RT inactive state in which the RT is not operating. If the gaming state is the RT inactive state during the general gaming state, Even in the general gaming state, the RT is not activated (the RT is not activated during the BB general gaming state), and the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination continues to be the normal state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RT operating state during the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state is also the RT operating state (the RT operating state during the BB general gaming state), and the replay is determined as an internal winning combination. The probability continues to be higher than the normal state.

  When the gaming state is the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state, the RT state is shifted from the RT non-operating state according to the winning of the watermelon, but when the gaming state is the RT operating state during the BB general gaming state Even if a watermelon is won, the operating state of the RT does not shift. However, when the RT is activated during the BB general gaming state, the number of games after the RT is activated and the gaming state is changed from the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state to the RT operating state during the general gaming state continues. Counted. When the number of times reaches 1000, the RT operating state shifts from the RT operating state to the RT non-operating state.

  When a regular bonus (RB) is won, the gaming state is shifted from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state. RB is the above-described first type special combination, and the RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the first type special combination operates, and is a advantageous gaming state compared to the general gaming state. The RB gaming state basically indicates that a unit game is performed 8 times after the RB gaming state starts, or a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed in the 8 unit games after the RB gaming state starts. In this case, the gaming state shifts from the RB gaming state to the BB general gaming state.

  Note that the RT operating state after the RB gaming state has ended and the gaming state has transitioned, regardless of whether the RT operating state before transitioning to the RB gaming state was the RT operating state or the RT non-operating state, RT is always inactive. That is, once the RB is won, even if it is in the RT operating state, the RT operation is terminated, and then the RT is inoperative.

  Even after the transition from the RB gaming state to the BB general gaming state, the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state are repeatedly performed while the BB is operating. When 100 medals are paid out after the BB starts, the operation of the BB ends, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  At this time, if the gaming state is the RT non-operating state or the RB gaming state during the BB general gaming state, the RT is in the non-operating state (RT non-operating state during the general gaming state) even in the general gaming state. The probability of being determined as a combination continues to be normal. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the RT operating state during the BB general gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination even in the general gaming state becomes the RT operating state (the RT operating state during the general gaming state). Continues to be higher than normal.

  On the other hand, when a middle bonus (MB) is won in the general gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state to the MB general gaming state. MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. "Type 2 special combination" is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when The “actual equipment continuous actuating device related to type 2 special features” is a device that can actuate type 2 special features continuously, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is In the state where the middle bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player with respect to the unit game value (number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game is the state where the BB is activated The second highest.

  The MB general gaming state includes an RT operating state in which the RT is operating and an RT inactive state in which the RT is not operating. If the gaming state is the RT inactive state during the general gaming state, the MB Even in the general game state, the RT non-operating state (RT non-operating state during the MB general game state) is entered, and the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination continues to be the normal state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RT operating state during the general gaming state, the MB general gaming state also becomes the RT operating state (the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state), and the replay is determined as an internal winning combination. The probability continues to be higher than the normal state.

  When the gaming state is the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state, the RT state is shifted from the RT non-operating state according to the winning of the watermelon, but when the gaming state is the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state Even if a watermelon is won, the operating state of the RT does not shift. However, when the RT is in the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state, the number of games from when the RT is activated and the gaming state transitions from the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state to the RT operating state during the general gaming state continues. Counted. When the number of times reaches 1000, the RT operating state shifts from the RT operating state to the RT non-operating state.

  When winning the challenge bonus (CB), the gaming state is shifted from the MB general gaming state to the CB gaming state. CB is the above-mentioned type 2 special combination, and the CB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the type 2 special combination is operating, and is a gaming state advantageous compared to the general gaming state. is there.

  In the CB gaming state, the left reel 3L is almost uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding pieces is “1”), and the maximum number of sliding pieces of the other reels 3C and 3R is “4”. In addition, the CB gaming state basically means that one unit game is played after the CB gaming state starts, or a combination of symbols related to winning in one unit game after the CB gaming state starts. Is displayed, and at this time, the gaming state shifts from the CB gaming state to the MB general gaming state.

  Note that the RT operating state after the CB gaming state ends and the gaming state transitions is the RT operating state before transitioning to the CB gaming state, regardless of whether the RT operating state was the RT operating state or the RT non-operating state. RT is always inactive. That is, once a CB is won, even if it is in the RT operating state, the RT operation is terminated, and then the RT is inoperative.

  Even after the transition from the CB gaming state to the MB general gaming state, the MB general gaming state and the CB gaming state are repeatedly performed while the MB is operating. When 50 medals are paid out after the MB starts, the operation of the MB ends and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  At this time, if the gaming state is the RT non-operating state or the RB gaming state during the MB general gaming state, the RT is in the non-operating state (RT non-operating state during the general gaming state) even in the general gaming state, and the replay is won internally. The probability of being determined as a combination continues to be normal. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination even in the general gaming state becomes the RT operating state (the RT operating state during the general gaming state). Continues to be higher than normal.

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

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The “winning number” refers to a number for the main CPU 31 to identify the result when the lottery is performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. The “lottery value” refers to a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value, and is divided by the number of random number values (“65536” in the embodiment) from which each lottery value can be obtained, whereby the probability of winning each winning number ( The so-called winning probability) can be calculated.

  In the embodiment, a lottery value is subtracted from a random value, and when the subtracted value is negative, a numerical value corresponding to the lottery value is determined as a winning number. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT non-operating state and the internal lottery table (FIG. 9) corresponding to this gaming state is referred to, the random number value extracted from the random number generator 36 by the main CPU 31 is “10000”. "", First, the lottery value "8980" corresponding to the winning number "1" is subtracted from this "10000". The subtracted value is “1020” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “2184” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from this “1020”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “2” corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the winning number.

  The “data pointer” is a number for the main CPU 31 to identify which combination is the combination corresponding to the winning number. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined roles are classified into a winning combination, a replaying combination, and a bonus game combination, and a small combination / replay data pointer corresponding to each division And a bonus data pointer are provided.

  In the role of the embodiment, BB, MB, RB, CB, cherry, red bell, blue bell, watermelon, and replay are provided. BB, MB, RB, and CB are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter, and cherry, bell, watermelon, and replay are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the non-RT operating state during the general gaming state shown in FIG. 9, the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the general gaming state shown in FIG. 10, and the BB general shown in FIG. Internal lottery table for RT non-operating state during gaming state, internal lottery table for RT operating state during BB general gaming state shown in FIG. 12, internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 13, and MB general gaming state shown in FIG. An RT lottery table for RT non-operating state and an RT lottery table for RT operating state in the MB general gaming state shown in FIG. 15 are provided.

  The internal lottery table for general gaming state is referred to in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for BB general gaming state is referred to in the BB general gaming state, the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is referred to in the RB gaming state, The internal lottery table for MB general gaming state is referred to in the MB general gaming state. In addition, although an internal lottery table corresponding to the CB gaming state is not provided, when the gaming state is the CB gaming state, all of cherry, red bell, blue bell, and watermelon are used regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. Regardless of the gaming state, the RT lottery state internal lottery table (FIGS. 9, 11, and 14) to be referred to when the RT is not operating and the RT operating state to be referred to when the RT is operating Comparing with the internal lottery table (FIGS. 10, 12, and 15), when using the RT lottery table for the RT operation state, the winning number “1” is greater than when using the RT lottery table for the RT non-operation state. The lottery value corresponding to “is large. The small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1” is “1”. With reference to FIG. 16 described later, the small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to replay.

  As will be described in detail later, when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in this unit game are automatically inserted. Therefore, the RT4 gaming state has a higher probability of internal winning for replay than the general gaming state, and as a result, the player can obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. This internal winning combination determination table is used when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer corresponding to the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines information on the hit request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. The “hit request flag” refers to 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of FIG. 16 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table of FIG. 17 are provided. The small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the winning combination or replay winning combination is an internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The bonus internal winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the combination related to the bonus game is an internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer.

  For example, when the winning number determined by referring to the internal lottery table for RT non-operating state (FIG. 9) in the general gaming state described above is “3”, for the small role / replay corresponding to the winning number “3” The data pointer is “3” and the bonus data pointer is “0”. Referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 16, the winning request flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “3” is “00000100” (red bell). Further, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 17, the winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer “0” is “00000000” (losing). Therefore, when the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery table for RT non-operating state (FIG. 9) during the general gaming state is “3”, the red bell is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “5”, both bells are determined as the internal winning combination. When both bells are determined as internal winning combinations, both the red bell and the blue bell are treated as determined as internal winning combinations.

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

  The symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to symbol combinations stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination data. It has.

  For example, when the symbol combination “cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00000010” is determined as the display combination data with reference to the symbol combination table. The display combination corresponding to this data is cherry. The payout number corresponding to the display combination data “00000010” is “15”. “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 BB is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the BB general gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. . When the combination of symbols related to RB is displayed along the active line, the gaming state is changed from the BB general gaming state to the RB general gaming state by turning on the RB operating flag without paying out medals. Become.

  Similarly, when the combination of symbols related to MB is displayed along the active line, the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the MB general gaming state by turning on the MB operating flag without paying out medals. Become. When the combination of symbols related to CB is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is changed from the MB general gaming state to the CB gaming state by turning on the CB operating flag. . Further, when the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the bet placed on the current unit game are automatically inserted.

  For the above reasons, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the profits given to the player (for example, payout of medals, start of bonus game operation, automatic insertion of medals). ing.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the bonus operation time table will be described. This bonus operation time table is used when the main CPU 31 sets various counters related to the operation of the bonus game.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on the operating flag stored in the operating flag storage area provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state and information on the value stored in the bonus end number counter. And information on values stored in the possible number of games counter and information on values stored in the possible number of winning counters.

  The in-operation flag is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify an active bonus game. In other words, the main CPU 31 can identify which of the multiple types of bonus games is operating based on the operating flag. The bonus end number counter is a counter in which the main CPU 31 counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag or MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  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 the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, the possible number of winnings) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state. Counter.

  Various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) and (2) of FIG. 20 show an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 and an internal winning combination storing area 2. The internal winning combination storing area 1 stores data corresponding to the small winning combination and the replay. In the storage area 2, data corresponding to the bonus is stored.

  FIG. 20 (1) shows the internal winning combination storing area 1. Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the red bell. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the blue bell. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 20 shows the internal winning combination storing area 2. Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to CB. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Although not shown, the main RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area. The display combination storage area includes a display combination storage area 1 and a display combination storage area 2. The display combination storage area 1 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 1, and the display combination storage area 2 The internal winning combination storing area 2 has the same structure.

  (3) of FIG. 20 shows the carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover combination, “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the carryover combination. For example, when the carryover combination is BB, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 20 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the CB operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas. For example, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed on the active line and BB is activated, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operating flag storage area.

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

  With reference to FIG. 21, a main flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  When the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the storage contents of the main RAM 33, initializes the input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address, and proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases / moves data in the writable area of the main RAM 33 used for the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the next game to the write area of the main RAM 33, Specify the start address of the sequence program.

  In step S3, a medal acceptance / start check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs processes such as updating the number of BETs based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11-13. Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing for determining whether or not a start operation is possible based on the updated number of BETs.

  In step S4, a random value is extracted and stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 23 to 24 described later). In step S5, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 23 to 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S7. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S7, the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In this process, the main CPU 31 executes a command relating to the stop of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S9, with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 18), the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line, and the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, the display command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S9. In step S11, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In this process, the main CPU 31 stores (credits) or pays out medals based on the number of paid-out medals determined in step S9.

  In step S12, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the medal payout number determined in step S9, and the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the counter according to the number of medals paid out. In step S13, it is determined whether the BB or MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S14, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, an RT game number counter update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether 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). The “automatic insertion counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S22, a medal passage permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S23, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the automatic insertion counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S24. The “inserted number counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals.

  In step S24, it is determined whether or not a medal passage is detected. In this process, for example, input from the medal sensor 10S is checked, and it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S25, the input maximum value is set according to the data stored in the operating flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S26. In this process, the gaming state is determined based on the data stored in the operating flag storage area, and when the result is any one of the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the MB general gaming state, Set “3” as the maximum value. On the other hand, when the determination result is the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state, “1” is set as the maximum input value.

  In step S26, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S30, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, “1” is added to the value of the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, "5" is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S31. In step S30, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, it is determined whether or not a medal is passing. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S33, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S32. In step S32, the bet switch is checked, and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S34, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S34, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S35, a medal passage prohibition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”, that is, whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, the number of lotteries is changed to “6”, and the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the random number value stored in the random value storage area is set in the register as a random number value for determination, “1” is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired by referring to the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state among the plural types of internal lottery tables (FIGS. 9 to 15), and the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not a digit has been set. In this process, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value set in the register, and determines whether or not the result is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, the value subtracted in the process of step S47 is set in the register as a new random number value for determination, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the winning number is incremented by “1”, the number of lotteries is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S51, “0” is set as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is set as the bonus data pointer, and the flow proceeds to step S56 in FIG. In step S52, the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number of the internal lottery table being referred to are acquired, and the flow proceeds to step S53 in FIG.

  In step S53 of FIG. 24, the address of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the winning combination flag corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer acquired in the processing of step S52 is acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay (FIG. 16), and the process proceeds to step S55. . In step S55, the winning request flag acquired in the process of step S54 is stored in the internal winning combination storing area designated through the process of step S53, that is, the internal winning combination storing area 1, and the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S57, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S58. In step S57, with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 17), a winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S52 of FIG. 23 is acquired, and the acquired winning request flag is set. It stores in the carryover combination storage area, and moves to step S58.

  In step S58, the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storing area and the value stored in the internal winning combination storage area 2 is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 2, and the process proceeds to step S59. Once the BB or MB is determined as the internal winning combination by the process of step S58, the determined combination is always carried over as the internal winning combination until the determined winning combination is established as the display winning combination.

  In step S59, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S60, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S60, "1" is set in bits 1 to 4 of the internal winning combination storing area 1, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. If the gaming state is the CB gaming state by the process of step S60, cherry, red bell, blue bell and watermelon are all determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S63, the internal lottery table is changed to the internal lottery table for the RT operation state during the BB general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S65, the internal lottery table is changed to the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. In step S66, the internal lottery table is changed to the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, in other words, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been invalidated are pressed (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when it is NO, step S71 is repeated. In step S72, the operation of pressing the stop button that has been pressed again is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, “5” is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S75, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S75, it is determined whether or not the pressed stop button among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S76, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S77. In step S76, the number of checks is changed to “2”, and the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, a symbol position having the highest priority is searched from symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S78. The “symbol counter” is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be rotated when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The value of the symbol counter is the symbol display area 21L. , 21C, 21R, corresponding to the code number of the symbol located at the middle symbol stop position.

  The search for the symbol position with the highest priority is performed as follows. First, when “5” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +0, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value + 1, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +2, and the symbol counter. The symbol that can be stopped along the active line is the symbol that constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination with respect to five symbol positions corresponding to symbol value +3 and symbol symbol value +4. Search for a position. When there is one symbol position that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol position that can be stopped is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  When there are a plurality of symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line, ranking is performed as follows. The highest priority is defined for replay, the next highest priority for bonuses, and the lowest priority for other combinations. The priority order is defined in such a manner that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are preferentially stopped while the player's gambling feeling is not increased. Therefore, among the multiple symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol symbol that can be stopped along the active line is the symbol that has the highest priority among the symbol combinations that correspond to the symbol with the highest rank. Determine as position.

  Further, when there is no symbol position that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol position where no combination is established is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  When “2” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +0 and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +1 correspond to the internal symbol combination. It is searched whether or not the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination are symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line. Then, as in the case where “5” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position that can be stopped along the active line is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  In step S78, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the result of the search in step S77, and the process proceeds to step S79. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of determining the number of sliding symbols such that the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop at the symbol position determined in the process of step S77. In step S79, the process shifts to the stop control position waiting state, and then proceeds to step S80. In this process, the main CPU 31 waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop until the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reach the symbol positions determined in the process of step S77, and then waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop. When the symbol position reaches the symbol position determined in the process of step S77, a process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  In step S80, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S81. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. In step S81, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S93, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S92. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S95, and if NO, the process moves to a step S93.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S99. In step S94, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S95, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S95, processing at the end of BB / MB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S96. In the BB / MB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag off. In this process, bit 0 and bit 1 of the operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 are updated to “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing for setting the bonus end number counter to “0”. In step S96, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S97, “1” is subtracted from the value of the number-of-winning possible counter, and the process proceeds to step S98. In step S98, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S99.

  In step S99, “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S101, RB / CB end processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. In the RB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag to OFF. In this process, bits 2 and 3 in the operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 are updated to “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to “0”. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game (RB gaming state) or the challenge bonus game (CB gaming state) ends.

  The RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. In step S112, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. In step S114, the RT operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S122, the MB operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19), and the process proceeds to step S125. In the MB operation time processing, the MB operation flag is updated to ON by updating bit 1 of the operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 to “1”, and “50” is set to the bonus end number counter.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S126. In step S124, BB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19), and the process proceeds to step S125. In the BB operation processing, the BB operation flag is updated to ON by updating bit 0 of the operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 to “1”, and “100” is set to the bonus end number counter. In step S125, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the carryover combination storage area to “00000000”.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB and the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S130 in FIG. In step S127, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S128, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S128, the RT operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S129. In this process, a process of updating bit 4 of the operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 to “0” is performed. In step S129, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 19), and the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG. In the RB operation process, the bit 2 in the operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 is updated to “1” to update the RB operating flag to on, and the game possible number counter is set to “8”. “8” is set in the winning possible number counter.

  In step S130 of FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the display combination is CB and the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S131, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S131, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S132, the RT operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S133. In this process, a process of updating bit 3 of the operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 to “0” is performed. In step S133, CB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 19), and the process proceeds to step S134. In the processing at the time of CB operation, the bit 3 in the operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 33 is updated to “1” to update the CB operating flag to ON, and the game possible number counter is set to “1”. “1” is set in the winning possible number counter. In step S134, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S137. In step S136, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S137, it is determined whether or not the display combination is watermelon. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S138, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S138, it is determined whether any operating flag in the operating flag storage area is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S139. In step S139, the RT operating flag is set to ON, the RT game number counter is set to “1000”, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 31, the periodic interruption process by the control of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. The periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S141), and proceeds to step S142. In step S142, an input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. By this processing, the main CPU 31 performs control to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request to start the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed in step S7 of FIG. Further, the main CPU 31 performs reel stop control processing on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in response to the pressing operation of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (FIG. 26). Control to stop at the stop control position determined by.

  In step S144, a lamp and 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, the register is restored and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

  The circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 are as shown in FIGS. It was. The effect obtained by doing in this way is demonstrated referring FIG.32 and FIG.33.

  FIG. 32 shows how the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination shifts when the symbol combination corresponding to BB and RB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time. FIG. 33 shows an example of how the probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination when symbol combinations corresponding to MB and CB are displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time. It is an example which shows whether to do.

  First, a description will be given with reference to FIG. The gaming state at the start of the game is an RT non-operating state during the general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT non-operating state (FIG. 9) is referred to during the general gaming state. Referring to this table, the probability that the winning number “1” corresponding to the replay is determined as the winning number is 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29). Therefore, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination at the start of the game is 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29).

  After that, when the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is displayed along the active line, the replay time is started, and the gaming state shifts from the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state to the RT operating state during the general gaming state. . In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT operation state (FIG. 10) is referred to during the general gaming state. Referring to this table, the probability that the winning number “1” corresponding to the replay is determined as the winning number is 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31). Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is displayed along the active line and the replay time is activated, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is from 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29) to 49923/65535 ( Increase to about 1 / 1.31). When the replay time operation is started, “1000” is set in the RT game number counter (step S139 in FIG. 30), and “1” is subtracted every time a unit game is performed.

  Thereafter, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time, the operation of the BB is started while maintaining the operation of the replay time. At this time, the gaming state shifts from the RT operating state during the general gaming state to the RT operating state during the BB general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT operation state during the BB general gaming state (FIG. 12) is referred to. Referring to this table, the probability that the winning number “1” corresponding to the replay is determined as the winning number is 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31), and the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the general gaming state (see FIG. It is the same as the probability when referring to 10). Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line during the replay time operation, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is still 49923/65535 (about 1 / 1.31). .

  When 100 or more medals are paid out before the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed along the active line, the operation of BB is terminated while maintaining the operation of the replay time. At this time, the gaming state shifts from the RT operating state during the BB general gaming state to the RT operating state during the general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the general gaming state is again referred to (FIG. 10), so the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination continues to be 49923/65535 (about 1 / 1.31). is there.

  After that, when the unit game is performed and the RT game number counter becomes “0”, the replay time operation is finished, and the gaming state shifts from the RT operating state during the general gaming state to the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state. . In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT inactive state set in the general gaming state at the start of the game (FIG. 9) is referred to, so the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is 8980/65535 ( About 1 / 7.29). Therefore, if 1000 unit games are played after the replay time starts, the probability that the replay time will end and the replay will be determined as an internal winning combination is from 8923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31) to 8980. Reduced to / 65535 (approx. 1 / 7.29).

  After that, when the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is displayed along the active line, the replay time starts again and the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is from 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29) Increase to 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31). Also, “1000” is set in the RT game number counter (step S139 in FIG. 30), and “1” is subtracted every time a unit game is performed.

  Then, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time, the operation of BB is started while maintaining the operation of the replay time. At this time, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31).

  When the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed along the active line during the operation of BB, the operation of the replay time is terminated, and the gaming state is changed from the RT operating state to the RB gaming state during the BB general gaming state. Transition. In this gaming state, since the RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 13) is referred to, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is 0/65535. Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the BB after the operation of the replay time is started, the probability that the operation of the replay is terminated and the replay is determined as an internal winning combination. Decreases from 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31) to 0/65535.

  Thereafter, when the game is played eight times in the RB gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the RB gaming state to the RT non-operating state during the BB general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT non-operating state (see FIG. 11) is referenced during the BB general gaming state. Referring to this table, the probability that the winning number “1” corresponding to the replay is determined as the winning number is 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29), and the internal lottery table for the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state ( It is the same as the probability when referring to FIG. Therefore, during the operation of the BB, after the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is displayed along the active line, when 8 games are played and the RB gaming state is ended, the replay is played in the internal game. The probability determined as is 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29).

  When the symbol combination corresponding to BB and RB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination changes as described above. Therefore, once the replay time operation is started, the replay time continues even if BB is determined as a winning combination shortly after starting the replay time operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the feeling of loss that may have been felt when BB was determined as a winning combination shortly after starting the replay time operation.

  In addition, when the replay time is in operation, the symbol combination “star-bell-bell” corresponding to RB is stopped and displayed on the active line provided in the symbol display area (21L, 21C, 21R). On the condition, the operation of the replay time ends. Therefore, even when RB is determined as a winning combination during the operation of BB, a new gameability is provided that prevents the symbol combination corresponding to this RB from being intentionally stopped on the active line. it can. As a result, the monotony that may have occurred during the operation of the BB, that is, the monotony of simply displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the RB repeatedly on the active line in order to obtain a lot of game value in a short time can be eliminated. A gaming machine can be provided.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the embodiment, even if the RB related to BB is determined as the winning combination, the replay time is not terminated, so that the RB is won soon after the start of the replay time. In addition to preventing the player from feeling a sense of loss even if determined as a winning combination, in addition, during the operation of the BB, in order to obtain many medals in a short time, the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is placed on the active line It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property of only being repeatedly displayed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 33, what is the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to MB and CB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time? Explain how to move to.

  The gaming state at the start of the game is an RT non-operating state during the general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT non-operating state (FIG. 9) is referred to during the general gaming state, so the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination at the start of the game is 8980/65535 (about 1 /7.29).

  After that, when the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is displayed along the active line, the replay time is started, and the gaming state shifts from the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state to the RT operating state during the general gaming state. . In this gaming state, since the internal lottery table for RT operation state in the general gaming state (FIG. 10) is referred, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is from 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29) to 49923 / Increase to 65535 (about 1 / 1.31). When the replay time operation is started, “1000” is set in the RT game number counter (step S139 in FIG. 30), and “1” is subtracted every time a unit game is performed.

  Thereafter, when the symbol combination corresponding to the MB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time, the operation of the MB is started while the operation of the replay time is maintained. At this time, the gaming state shifts from the RT operating state during the general gaming state to the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state (FIG. 15) is referred to. Referring to this table, the probability that the winning number “1” corresponding to the replay is determined as the winning number is 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31), and the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the general gaming state (see FIG. It is the same as the probability when referring to 10). Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to MB is displayed along the active line during the replay time operation, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is still 49923/65535 (about 1 / 1.31). .

  Then, if 50 or more medals are paid out before the symbol combination corresponding to CB is displayed along the active line, the operation of the MB is terminated while maintaining the operation of the replay time. At this time, the gaming state shifts from the RT operating state during the MB general gaming state to the RT operating state during the general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT operating state during the general gaming state is again referred to (FIG. 10), so the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination continues to be 49923/65535 (about 1 / 1.31). is there.

  After that, when the unit game is performed and the RT game number counter becomes “0”, the replay time operation is finished, and the gaming state shifts from the RT operating state during the general gaming state to the RT non-operating state during the general gaming state. . In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT inactive state (FIG. 9) set at the start of the game is referenced, so the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is 49923/65535 ( Reduced from about 1 / 1.31) to 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29).

  After that, when the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is displayed along the active line, the replay time starts again and the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is from 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29) Increase to 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31). Also, “1000” is set in the RT game number counter (step S139 in FIG. 30), and “1” is subtracted every time a unit game is performed.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to the MB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time, the operation of the MB is started while maintaining the operation of the replay time. At this time, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31).

  When the symbol combination corresponding to the CB is displayed along the active line during the MB operation, the replay time operation is terminated and the gaming state is changed from the RT operating state to the CB gaming state during the MB general gaming state. Transition. In this gaming state, since replay is not determined as an internal winning combination, the probability that replay is determined as an internal winning combination is 0/65535. Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to CB is displayed along the active line during the MB operation after the start of the replay time operation, the probability that the replay time operation ends and the replay is determined as an internal winning combination. Decreases from 49923/65535 (approximately 1 / 1.31) to 0/65535.

  Thereafter, when a game in the CB gaming state is performed once, the gaming state shifts from the CB gaming state to the RT non-operating state during the MB general gaming state. In this gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT non-operating state during the MB general gaming state (FIG. 14) is referred to, so the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is 8980/65535 (about 1 / 7.29) Become.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to MB and CB is displayed along the active line during the operation of the replay time, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination changes as described above. Therefore, once the replay time operation is started, the replay time continues even if the MB is determined as a winning combination shortly after starting the replay time operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the feeling of loss that could have been felt when the MB was determined as a winning combination shortly after starting the replay time operation.

  In addition, when the replay time is in operation, the “star-replay-replay” symbol combination corresponding to CB is stopped and displayed on the active line provided in the symbol display area (21L, 21C, 21R). On the condition, the operation of the replay time ends. Therefore, even if the CB is determined as a winning combination during the operation of the MB, a new gameability is provided that prevents the symbol combination corresponding to this RB from being intentionally stopped and displayed on the active line. it can. As a result, the monotony that may have occurred during the operation of the MB, that is, the monotony of simply displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the CB repeatedly on the active line in order to obtain a large number of game values in a short time can be eliminated. A gaming machine can be provided.

  From the above, according to the gaming machine of the embodiment, even if the CB related to the MB is determined as the winning combination, the replay time is not terminated, so that the RB is won shortly after the start of the replay time. In addition to preventing the player from feeling a sense of loss even if determined as a winning combination, in addition, during the operation of the BB, in order to obtain many medals in a short time, the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is placed on the active line It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property of only being repeatedly displayed.

  34 to 45, 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 device 131 by the sub control circuit 72, the speaker 9L, Processing operations of the 9R, LEDs 101, and lamps 102 will be described.

  FIG. 34 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 progress 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, and 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 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. And so on.

  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 device 131, and the like.

  The data storage area is based on a table storage area for storing various tables such as a bonus benefit determination table (FIG. 35 to be described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and animation data. A sound control data storage area for storing sound data such as video sound and operation sound 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. Various storage areas described with reference to FIG. 36 described later are 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 device 131 via the driver 87.

  The DSP 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and based on commands output from the sub CPU 81, sound data (data for outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R, including video sound data to be described later and operation sound data to be described later). ). 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 and 9R.

  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 device 131 in response to the operation unit 17 being operated. Further, the BGM switching button 20 is connected to the sub CPU 81. In the embodiment, the video sound based on the animation data is switched in response to the operation of the BGM switching button 20.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the bonus time benefit determination table will be described.

  The bonus privilege determination table is referred to when the bonus bonus flag is not on (when it is off) when BB or MB is established as a display combination, and bonus bonus points provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83. A lottery value for determining whether the bonus is a super big bonus (SBB) or a super middle bonus (SMB), a normal big bonus (NBB) or a normal middle bonus (NMB) based on the value of the storage area. It has information.

  The “bonus bonus flag” is information for identifying whether or not a subsequent bonus is unconditionally set to SBB or SMB when BB or MB is established as a display combination. When this flag is on, when a BB or MB is established as a display combination, the subsequent bonus is unconditionally set to SBB or SMB, and when it is off, the subsequent bonus is conditionally set to SBB or SMB. Set to. The bonus time bonus flag is updated to ON when the sub CPU 81 receives a bonus end time command from the main CPU 31, and is updated to OFF when 100 unit games are performed thereafter.

  SBB and SMB are bonuses for notifying the player of the type of internal winning combination when a red bell or blue bell is determined as an internal winning combination during the bonus operation. On the other hand, NBB and NMB are bonuses that do not notify the player of the type of the internal winning combination when the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination during the operation of the bonus.

  Here, referring to FIG. 18 described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell is “red 7-bell-bell”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the blue bell is “blue 7-bell-bell”. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are each provided with three symbol stop positions. Referring to FIG. 4 described above, in the left reel 3L, “red 7” as a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a red bell and “blue 7” as a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a blue bell. 6 or more symbols are arranged between the three symbols. Further, referring to FIG. 3 described above, there are three symbols that can be displayed in the left symbol display area 21L, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4” as described above. It is. Therefore, at least for the left reel 3L, the symbols of both “red 7” and “blue 7” cannot be drawn simultaneously regardless of the timing of operating the stop button 7L. In other words, the symbol arrangement on the left reel 3L is such that, regardless of the position at which the player operates the stop button 7L, “red 7”, which forms part of the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell, and the blue bell It is an arrangement that cannot simultaneously aim at “blue 7” that constitutes a part of the symbol combination corresponding to. Therefore, in NBB and NMB that do not report the internal winning combination, the player operates the left stop button 7L depending on intuition and luck. On the other hand, in the SBB and SMB that report the internal winning combination, by operating the left stop button 7L according to the notification, it is possible to acquire all the internal winning combinations that could not be aimed at the NBB and NMB at the same time. It becomes possible.

  “Bonus bonus point storage area” is a bonus combination when the bonus combination bonus flag is not on (when it is off) when the symbol combination corresponding to BB or MB is displayed along the active line. This counter is provided for determining whether to use SBB or SMB, NBB or NMB.

  In this storage area, basically, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the RB or CB, even though the RB or CB is determined as an internal winning combination during the bonus operation. Is stopped on the active line, a predetermined numerical value is added according to the stopped combination of symbol combinations.

  Here, the “predetermined numerical value” to be added as bonus point bonus points will be described. Referring to FIG. 18 described above, the symbol combination corresponding to RB is “star-bell-bell”, and the symbol combination corresponding to CB is “star-replay-replay”. Also, referring to FIG. 4 described above, in the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, “bell” which is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to RB and “replay” which is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to CB. "Is an interval of 5 frames or less, with 4 frames being the maximum number of sliding frames added to 1 frame displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated. Has been placed. Therefore, when RB or CB is determined as an internal winning combination, in the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is always on the active line. The symbols that make up stop.

  On the other hand, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to RB and CB is “star”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 4 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code numbers corresponding to “star” are “05”, “07”, “08”, “17”, “18”, and “20”. Further, as described above, the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, and when the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped by the first stop operation and the second stop operation, they correspond to RB and CB. There is one active line that can display the symbol combination. As a result, when the left reel 3L is stopped by the third stop operation, the position of the symbol (hereinafter referred to as “stop start position”) on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed is “01”. In the case of “08”, “13” to “20”, the symbol combinations corresponding to RB and CB can be displayed along the effective line. On the other hand, when the stop start position is “00” or “09” to “12”, even if RB or CB is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to RB and CB is used as the effective line. Cannot be displayed.

  Therefore, when RB or CB is determined as the internal winning combination, in order not to display the symbol combination corresponding to this internal winning combination along the effective line, the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. It can be said that the reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, and in the third stop operation, the left reel 3L may be stopped when the stop start position is “00” or “09” to “12”. At this time, when the stop start position is “09” to “12”, there is a margin for four frames, so it can be said that the stop operation is easier than when the stop start position is “00”.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, although RB or CB is determined as an internal winning combination while the bonus is being operated, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the RB or CB is on the effective line. In the case of a symbol combination that is displayed when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00”, “20” is added as a bonus point, and the left reel In the case of the symbol combination displayed when the stop start position at 3L is “09” to “12”, “5” is added as a bonus point.

  In the bonus bonus determination table, for example, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB or MB is displayed along the activated line, the bonus bonus bonus point value is “13” when the bonus bonus flag is not on. If the random value extracted at this time is “20”, first, the lottery value “38” corresponding to SBB / SMB is subtracted from “20”. The subtracted value is negative. Accordingly, when the SBB / SMB corresponding to the lottery value is determined as a mode of the subsequent bonus, and the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus operation, the type of the internal winning combination is the player. To be notified.

  Also, for example, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB or MB is displayed along the active line, the value of the bonus time bonus point when the bonus time privilege flag is not on is “13”, and is extracted at this time. When the random number value is “200”, the lottery value “38” corresponding to SBB / SMB is first subtracted from “200”. The subtracted value is “162” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “218” corresponding to NBB / NMB is subtracted from “162”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, even if the NBB / NMB corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the subsequent bonus mode and the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination during the operation of the bonus, The type is not notified to the player.

  Further, according to the bonus bonus determination table, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB or MB is displayed along the active line, if the bonus bonus flag is not on, the larger the bonus bonus bonus point value, the larger the SBB · SMB is likely to be determined as a subsequent bonus mode.

  With reference to FIG. 36, various storage areas provided in the sub-RAM 83 will be described.

  36 (1) shows the internal winning combination storing area 1, and (2) in FIG. 36 shows the internal winning combination storing area 2. Further, (3) of FIG. 36 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. These storage areas have the same configuration as the storage areas provided in the main RAM 33.

  Although not shown, the sub-RAM 83 is also provided with a display combination storage area, and this display combination storage area has the same configuration as the storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  (4) of FIG. 36 shows the operating flag storage area. This storage area is partially different from the storage area provided in the main RAM 33. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the NBB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the NMB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the CB operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the SBB operating flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the SMB operating flag. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  In the embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the sub CPU 81 determines whether to set BB to NBB or SBB. NBB is a normal big bonus, and the liquid crystal display device 131 or the like performs an effect corresponding to the big bonus. The SBB is a super big bonus, and the liquid crystal display 131 or the like performs an effect of notifying the type of the internal winning combination when the internal winning combination is a red bell or a blue bell in addition to the effect of the NBB.

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

  The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the main board communication task, it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 provided in the main control circuit 71 to the sub CPU 81, and in response to the sub CPU 81 receiving these various commands. The sub CPU 81 performs processing according to the received command. For example, when the start command is received from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 performs processing in response to the reception of the start command. When the reel stop command is received from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 issues the reel stop command. Performs processing according to reception.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the transmission messenger queue (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. In step S202, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the type of the received command is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S205, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S202. In step S205, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, and RT game number counter value is created from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the created game information is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S202.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211), and proceeds to step S212. In step S212, it is determined whether there is a message. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S215. In step S213, game information is copied from the extracted message, and the process proceeds to step S214. In step S214, an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, animation data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S216. In this process, based on the determination result in the effect content determination process, a process of storing animation data for controlling the display mode of the animation on the liquid crystal display device 131 in the animation data storage area is performed. In step S216, a sound effect request is made and the process proceeds to step S217. In this process, sound data for sound output based on the operation of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is stored in the sound data storage area. In step S217, LED data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S202 in FIG. In this process, the lamp data for controlling the lighting state of the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 is stored in the lamp data storage area based on the determination result in the effect content determination process.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a time when a start command is received from the main CPU 31 (step S221). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S224. In step S222, a bonus privilege counter update process described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S223. The bonus time benefit counter is provided in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83. In step S223, the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 41 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S224, it is determined whether or not it is time to receive a reel stop command from the main CPU31. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S225, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S226. In step S225, a reel stop command reception process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S226, it is determined whether or not a display command is received from the main CPU 31. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S227, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S228. In step S227, a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 44 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S228, it is determined whether a bonus start command is received from the main CPU 31 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S229, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S230. In step S229, a bonus start command reception process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S230, it is determined whether a bonus end command is received from the main CPU 31 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S231, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S233. In step S231, bonus end command reception processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S232. In this process, an operation flag that is set to ON among the NBB operation flag, the NMB operation flag, the SBB operation flag, and the SMB operation flag is updated to OFF. In addition, processing for setting effect data for bonus end is performed. In step S232, the bonus privilege flag is turned on, “100” is added to the bonus privilege counter, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S233, processing corresponding to the received command is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 40, bonus bonus counter update processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus privilege flag is on (step S241). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S242, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S223 in FIG. In step S242, “1” is subtracted from the bonus benefit counter, and the process proceeds to step S243.

  In step S243, it is determined whether or not the bonus privilege counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S244, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S223 in FIG. In step S244, the bonus privilege flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S223 in FIG.

  The effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the SBB operating flag or the SMB operating flag is on (step S251). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S252, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S253. In step S252, the SBB / SMB operation state effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S258.

  In step S253, it is determined whether or not the NBB operating flag or the NMB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S254, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S255. In step S254, the NBB / NMB operation state effect determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258.

  In step S255, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S256, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S257. In step S256, an effect determination process for RT operating state during the general gaming state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. In step S257, RT non-operation state effect determination processing is performed during the general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S258.

  In step S258, it is determined whether or not the production content has been determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S259. In step S259, the content of the effect is determined based on the selected effect table, and the process proceeds to step S260. In step S260, effect data corresponding to the determined effect content is set, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the SBB / SMB operation state effect determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a red bell or a blue bell (step S261). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S262, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S263. In step S262, the color notification effect of the left reel is determined as effect contents, and the process proceeds to step S258 in FIG. In the color notification effect for the left reel, when the internal winning combination includes a red bell, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays red, and when the internal winning combination includes a blue bell, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays a blue color. Display.

  In step S263, other effect lottery processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258 in FIG. In this process, when a combination other than the red bell and the blue bell is an internal winning combination, a process of selecting as effect data for notifying the type of the internal winning combination is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the effect determination process for RT operation state in a general gaming state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a red bell or a blue bell (step S271). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S272, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S273. In step S272, the color notification effect of the left reel is determined as effect contents, and the process proceeds to step S258 in FIG. In the color notification effect for the left reel, when the internal winning combination includes a red bell, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays red, and when the internal winning combination includes a blue bell, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays a blue color. Display.

  In step S273, other effect lottery processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258 in FIG. In this process, when a combination other than the red bell and the blue bell is an internal winning combination, a process of selecting as effect data for notifying the type of the internal winning combination is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 44, the display command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB or MB (step S281). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S282, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S283. In step S282, an SBB / SMB lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S283, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S284, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S284, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination includes RB or CB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S285, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S285, it is determined whether or not the display combination is different from both RB and CB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S286, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In the processing of step S283 to step S285, when RB or CB is determined as an internal winning combination when BB or MB is operating, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is set as an effective line. It is determined whether or not the stop display has succeeded along the line.

  In step S286, it is determined whether or not the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00”. In this process, when the symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination has been successfully stopped and displayed along the active line, it is determined whether or not the stop operation has been successfully performed at a more difficult timing. Judging. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S287, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S288.

  In step S287, “20” is added as a bonus point bonus point, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S288, “5” is added as a bonus point bonus point, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The SBB / SMB lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus privilege flag is on (step S291). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S295, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S292. In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of unit games played between the end of the previous BB and MB and the operation of the current BB and MB is within 100 times. When this determination is YES, the number of unit games is within 100 times, and when this determination is NO, the number of unit games is not within 100 times.

  In step S292, the bonus benefit determination table (FIG. 35) is referred to, based on the bonus privilege point value, it is determined whether BB is SBB / SMB or NBB / NMB, and the process proceeds to step S293.

  In step S293, the bonus time bonus point is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S294. In this process, the bonus privilege point is set to “0”. In addition, this process is determined to be NO in the process of step S291, that is, if the number of unit games performed between the end of the previous BB and MB and the operation of the current BB and MB is within 100 times. It is performed only when there is not, and is not performed when YES is determined in the process of step S291, that is, when the number of unit games is within 100 times.

  In step S294, it is determined whether or not it has been determined in step S292 that BB is to be SBB / SMB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S295, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S298. In step S295, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S296, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S297.

  In step S296, the SBB operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In this process, a process of setting bit 5 of the operating flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 83 to “1” is performed. In step S297, the SMB operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In this process, a process of setting bit 6 of the operating flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 83 to “1” is performed.

  In step S298, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S299, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S300. In step S299, the NBB operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In this process, a process of setting bit 0 of the operating flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 83 to “1” is performed. In step S300, the NMB operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In this process, a process of setting bit 1 of the operating flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 83 to “1” is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 46, a display example on the liquid crystal display device 131 when the SBB operating flag or the SMB operating flag is on and the internal winning combination is a red bell will be described.

  FIG. 46 (1) shows a display example when the start lever 6 is operated. In this display example, a red display 201 is made along the left symbol display area 21L. The red display corresponds to the internal winning combination being a red bell. When the internal winning combination is a blue bell, a blue display 201 is made along the left symbol display area 21L. The blue display corresponds to the internal winning combination being a blue bell.

  (2) of FIG. 46 is a display example when the first stop operation is subsequently performed at the timing when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00”. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, “red 7”, which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination “red 7-bell-bell” corresponding to the red bell which is an internal winning combination, is an effective line. Along with a stop display.

  46 (3), after that, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed at the timing when the stop start position on the middle reel 3C is “06” and the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “09”. It is a display example when is performed. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, the state where the symbol combination “red 7-bell-bell” corresponding to the red bell which is the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed along the active line is shown. ing. In the liquid crystal display device 131, the characters “red bell display!” Are shown.

  In the embodiment, when the symbols RB and CB are determined as internal winning combinations, the display mode in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. A predetermined point is added as a bonus point, and when the BB or MB is activated, whether the bonus is set to SBB or SMB, NBB or NMB is determined based on the value added as the bonus bonus point I made it. Then, when it is decided to use SBB or SMB, notification is made that the red bell or the blue bell is an internal winning combination. Note that the red bell or the blue bell corresponds to a symbol combination that cannot be stopped and displayed simultaneously in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  By doing in this way, when the bonus is SBB or SMB, it is possible to end BB and MB performed until a predetermined number of game values are given to the player with a small number of unit games. Since the replay time is based on the fact that 1000 unit games have been measured by the RT game number counter, BB and MB are ended with a small number of unit games, so that BB, The remaining number of replay times after the end of MB can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to make a difference in the situation after the end of the BB and MB depending on the game result during the operation of the BB and MB. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which only the symbol combination corresponding to RB is repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  Further, the value to be added as the bonus bonus point is increased (assumed to be “20”) when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “00”, that is, when the timing of the stop operation is difficult (set to “20”). When the stop start position at 3L is “09” to “12”, that is, when the timing of the stop operation is relatively easy (smaller “5”). By doing so, it is possible to make a difference in the situation after the BB and MB are finished depending on the skill of the player operating the stop button 7L. In order to obtain a medal, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property in which a symbol combination corresponding to RB is repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  The notification that the red bell or the blue bell is an internal winning combination is performed not only during the operation of BB and MB but also during the operation of the replay time. Therefore, it is possible to make a difference in the replay time after BB and MB are finished, and in order to obtain many medals in a short time during operation of BB and MB, it corresponds to RB and CB. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property in which the symbol combination is repeatedly displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

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

  In the embodiment, in the general game state and the BB general game state, the number of inserted medals is set to 3 and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is set to the same value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of medals inserted in the general gaming state is 3, the number of medals inserted in the BB general gaming state is 2, and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number in the general gaming state and the BB general gaming state The lottery value corresponding to the winning number may be different. Specifically, the internal lottery table in the general gaming state may be configured as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and the internal lottery table in the BB general gaming state may be configured as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48. By doing in this way, when the notification of the internal winning combination is performed during the operation of the BB, the BB can be terminated with a smaller number of times compared to the case where the notification is not performed. A further difference can be made according to the remaining number of replay times after the end. Therefore, it is possible to make a greater difference in the situation after the end of the BB depending on the game result during the operation of the BB. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming property different from the conventional gaming property in which only the symbol combination to be displayed is repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  The same applies to the MB. The number of medals inserted in the general gaming state is three, the number of medals inserted in the MB general gaming state is two, and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number in the general gaming state. And the lottery value corresponding to the winning number in the MB general gaming state may be different from each other. Specifically, the internal lottery table in the general gaming state may be configured as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and the internal lottery table in the MB general gaming state may be configured as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50.

  Further, when the tables shown in FIGS. 47 to 50 are provided, as shown in FIG. 51, the magnitude of the number of medals paid out corresponding to the symbol combination is made different depending on the number of medals inserted, that is, the type of gaming state. May be. Specifically, when the number of inserted medals is three, that is, when the number of inserted medals is two, that is, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, that is, the gaming state is BB general. The number of medals to be paid out in the gaming state or the MB general gaming state may be increased. By doing in this way, when notification of an internal winning combination is performed during operation of BB and MB, BB and MB can be terminated with a smaller number of times than when this notification is not performed. Therefore, a further difference can be given according to the remaining number of replay times after the end of BB and MB. Therefore, it is possible to make a big difference in the situation after the end of BB and MB depending on the game results during the operation of BB and MB. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property in which a symbol combination corresponding to RB is simply repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  Further, in the embodiment, the update from the RT non-operating state to the RT operating state is limited only when the gaming state is the general gaming state, but when the gaming state is the BB general gaming state and the MB general gaming state. In this case, the replay time operating state may be updated from the RT non-operating state to the RT operating state when the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is displayed along the active line.

  Further, in the reel sheet shown in FIG. 4, the colors of “star” and “replay” in the code numbers “00” to “04” and “17” to “20” of the left reel 3L are made red, and the code number “05”. The color of “star” and “replay” in “16” may be blue. In this way, when a red bell or a blue bell is determined as an internal winning combination and the type of the internal winning combination is notified, and the internal winning combination is a red bell, the design color is red. When the left stop button 7L is operated and the internal winning combination is a blue bell, the left stop button 7L may be operated when the symbol color is blue. Therefore, it is possible to make a big difference in the situation after the end of BB and MB depending on the game results during the operation of BB and MB. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game property different from the conventional game property in which a symbol combination corresponding to RB is simply repeatedly displayed on a plurality of display units.

  In the embodiment, when BB and MB are determined as internal winning combinations, these internal winning combinations are stored in the carryover combination storing area, and even if RB and CB are determined as internal winning combinations, The internal winning combination is not stored in the carryover combination storage area, but is not limited to this. Even when RB and CB are determined as internal winning combinations, these internal winning combinations may be stored in the carryover combination storing area.

  In the embodiment, even if the bonus privilege point is “100” or more, when the bonus privilege determination table (FIG. 35) is referred to, all points are deleted, and the bonus privilege point is Although it is updated to “0”, it is not limited to this. For example, if a surplus point storage area is provided in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83 and the bonus bonus point is “100” or more, the amount exceeding “100” is added to the surplus point storage area, When the bonus determination table (FIG. 35) is referred to and the bonus bonus point is updated to “0”, the value of the surplus point storage area may be added as the bonus bonus point.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachilot. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated 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 panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT non-operation state in a general gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation states in a general gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT non-operation state in BB general gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation states in BB general game state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT non-operation state in MB general game state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation states in MB general game state. The figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small part and replay. The figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. 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 various storage area provided in main RAM. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the interruption process in a main control circuit. The figure which shows the transition transition of the probability that a replay will be determined as an internal winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to BB and RB is displayed along an active line during the action | operation of a replay time. The figure which shows the transition transition of the probability that a replay will be determined as an internal winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to MB and CB is displayed along an active line during the operation of a replay time. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the privilege determination table at the time of a bonus. The figure which shows the various storage area provided in sub RAM. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the command analysis process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the production content determination process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the bonus time privilege counter update process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the effect lottery process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the SBB * SMB operation state production | presentation determination process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process for RT operation states in the general gaming state of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the SBB / SMB lottery process of a sub-control circuit. FIG. 11 shows a display example on a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT non-operation state in BB general game state which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation states in BB general gaming state which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT non-operation state in MB general game state which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation states in MB general game state which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on a modification.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (4)

A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding start of a unit game in response to the start operation signal;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined 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,
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation signal;
From the time when the stop command signal is output until the symbol on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means stops, the number of sliding symbols, which is the number of symbols that fluctuates on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means, In accordance with the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means, the number of sliding pieces determining means for determining based on the winning combination in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces determined as the maximum value that can be taken as the number of sliding pieces,
Stop control means for changing the design on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means by changing the number of sliding frames based on when the stop command signal is output; and
Until a predetermined number of game values are given to the player on condition that a specific combination is determined as the winning combination and a symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units A bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game;
During the operation of the bonus game, a special combination is determined as the winning combination, and the symbol display means includes a symbol combination including symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the maximum number of sliding symbols. A special game that increases the probability that a combination corresponding to the provision of a game value is determined as the winning combination on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. Special game operating means that operates for a predetermined period;
Advantageous state operation for starting an advantageous operation for a player on condition that a predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination and a symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. Starting means;
A game number counting means for counting the number of unit games since starting the operation in the advantageous state;
When the advantageous state is activated, it is provided that the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means or that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. And advantageous state operation ending means for ending the operation of the advantageous state,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Informing means for informing information about the game,
The combination corresponding to the provision of the game value includes a first combination and a second combination,
The sliding piece number determining means includes:
When the first winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units by the variation of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. As a condition, the number of symbols that change in order to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination on the plurality of display units is determined as the number of sliding pieces,
When the second combination is determined as the winning combination, a part of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination regardless of the timing at which the stop command signal is output in at least one of the display units. A symbol combination corresponding to the second role that constitutes a symbol that cannot be changed as a display target at the same time as the symbol that constitutes the symbol as a part of the symbol combination is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols. The number of symbols that fluctuate in order to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the second role on the plurality of display units on the condition that the display can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units due to the variation of the range symbols. Determined as
When the first combination or the second combination is determined as the winning combination while the bonus game operation is being performed by the bonus game operation unit, the notification unit is configured to satisfy a predetermined condition. Is a game machine that notifies the type of the winning combination. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
While the bonus game is in operation, the symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped at the plurality of display units, although the special combination is determined as the winning combination. An adding means for adding a predetermined numerical value corresponding to each of the types of symbol combinations stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units when displayed,
Notification determination means for determining whether to notify the type of the winning combination based on the value added by the addition means,
The notification means notifies the type of the winning combination when the first combination or the second combination is determined as the winning combination while the bonus game operating unit is operating the bonus game. Then, when the predetermined condition of being determined by the notification determining means is satisfied, the type of the winning combination is notified. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Informing means for informing information about the game,
The combination corresponding to the provision of the game value includes a first combination and a second combination,
The sliding piece number determining means includes:
When the first winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units by the variation of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. As a condition, the number of symbols that change in order to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination on the plurality of display units is determined as the number of sliding pieces,
When the second combination is determined as the winning combination, a part of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination regardless of the timing at which the stop command signal is output in at least one of the display units. A symbol combination corresponding to the second role that constitutes a symbol that cannot be changed as a display target at the same time as the symbol that constitutes the symbol as a part of the symbol combination is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols. The number of symbols that fluctuate in order to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the second role on the plurality of display units on the condition that the display can be stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units due to the variation of the range symbols. Determined as
The notification means notifies the type of the winning combination when the first combination or the second combination is determined as the winning combination while the advantageous state is operating. Gaming machine.

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