JP2009165747A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To offer a game machine that can grasp information regarding the game without spending much time within the limited time span between the game parlor closing time of previous day and the opening time on the next day. <P>SOLUTION: Having established the setpoint values, which are acquired in terms of the magnitude of the values computed from the total number of inputted game media and the total number of paid out game media, accordingly into a plurality of steps, and when the setpoint of the step 1, which is established as the first step beyond the plurality of these steps, is switched, the main CPU (31) of the game machine (1) erases the stored information but except the predetermined information such as the information if the internal prize is won for BB (big bonus) among a plurality of kinds of information stored in the main RAM (33) regarding the game. Additionally, the sub CPU (81), accordingly when the setpoint value is switched, decides the performance based on the predetermined information as the mode of performance direction on the liquid crystal display device (131), and the liquid crystal display device (131) executes the performance based on the predetermined information. <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 the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either 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 the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A symbol 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 through 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 combination can be stopped on 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 payout rate indicating the ratio of the paid-out game medium amount to the input game medium amount is set to one of a plurality of predetermined stages based on the setting operation. When the ball rate setting means is provided and the processing for changing the payout rate is performed in an unfavorable gaming state, a plurality of states stored in the RAM (the number of payouts relating to the unfavorable gaming state, the possible number of games, 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that holds information relating to a carryover combination without deleting the information is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, by changing the payout rate when the unfavorable gaming state is operating, the unfavorable gaming state is terminated halfway before the predetermined unfavorable gaming state period ends. Thus, it is possible to prevent the amusement store from being disadvantaged.
JP 2006-204625 A

  However, usually, the change in the payout rate is from the closing of the amusement store to the opening of the next day, but even with such a gaming machine, even the amusement store manager actually does It is only possible to guess the game state from the result of the game. Therefore, there is a need to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping the gaming state without taking time in a limited time from the closing of the gaming store to the opening of the next day.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping information related to a game without spending time in a limited time between the closing of a gaming store and the opening of the next day. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, the magnitude of a value calculated from the total number of game media input and the total number of game media provided by the game media providing means. Set values corresponding to a plurality of stages, a setting means for setting one of the plurality of stages, a game information storage means for storing a plurality of types of information relating to the game, and the setting means In response to switching of the setting value set by the erasing means, the erasing means for erasing storage of information excluding predetermined information out of the plurality of types of information relating to the game, the effect means for effecting the game, and the effect means And an effect execution means for executing an effect by the effect means based on the determined effect aspect, and the effect execution means is set by the setting means. That in response to the setting value is switched, the effect based on the predetermined information is determined as directed manner in the presentation unit, and executes an effect based on the predetermined information in the representation section.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and starting a unit game An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) for performing an operation for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol on the symbol display means, and stop operation detection means (for example, described later) for detecting the operation of the stop operation means. Stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, main CPU 31, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later), and the symbol display means according to the start condition of the unit game being satisfied. In response to the operation of the stop operation means being detected by the stop operation detecting means, the change in the symbol displayed by the symbol display means is stopped based on the internal winning combination. Symbol display control means (for example, a main CPU 31, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) that performs display control, and a symbol that has been stopped by the symbol display control means, for a predetermined role (for example, a small role that will be described later). When it is determined that the symbol is a corresponding symbol, a game medium providing means (for example, means for performing a medal payout process described later), a game medium giving means for giving a quantity of game media (for example, medals) corresponding to the predetermined combination, A main CPU 31, a main control circuit 71 described later), a total number of the inserted game media (for example, a total payout number described later), and the game given by the game media giving means. Setting values (for example, a setting switch 61S described later and a reset switch 62S described later) for setting the magnitude of a value (for example, a payout rate described later) calculated from the total number of media (for example, a total BET number described later). Are provided corresponding to a plurality of stages (for example, three stages of “1”, “4”, and “6”). Setting means (for example, a setting switch 61S, which will be described later, a reset switch 62S, which will be described later) set to one stage from the stage, and a plurality of types of information relating to the game (for example, setting values, operating flag storage area, payable number of sheets, Game information storage means (for example, setting value, operating flag storage area, payout available) in which information such as the number of possible games, the number of possible winnings, the carryover combination storage area, the RT game number storage area, etc. is stored The main RAM 33 and the sub RAM 83 in which information such as the number of games, the number of games that can be won, the number of games that can be won, the carryover combination storage area, the RT game number storage area, etc. are stored, and the setting values set by the setting means are switched. In response, predetermined information (for example, information on an operating flag storage area, a payout possible number, a possible number of games, a possible number of winnings, a carryover combination storage area, and an RT game number storage area) among a plurality of types of information related to the game. An erasing unit (for example, a unit for performing processing for clearing a setting storage area for setting change, a main CPU 31 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for erasing stored information (for example, setting value information) An effect means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 to be described later) that performs an effect related to the game, and an effect mode of the effect means are determined, and the determined effect Based on the manner, the effect execution means for executing the effect by the effect means (for example, means for performing an effect content determination process described later and setting animation data determined by this process, a sub CPU 81 described later, a sub control circuit described later) 72), and the effect executing means determines an effect based on the predetermined information as an effect mode in the effect means in response to the setting value set by the setting means being switched, A game machine, wherein an effect based on the predetermined information is executed by the effect means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the set value for setting the magnitude of the value calculated from the total number of inserted game media and the total number of game media provided by the game media providing means corresponds to a plurality of stages. The setting means for setting from one of the plurality of stages to one stage, the game information storage means for storing a plurality of types of information relating to the game, and the setting value set by the setting means are switched. In addition, there is provided erasure means for erasing storage of information excluding predetermined information among a plurality of types of information relating to the game. By doing in this way, even if the setting value is changed between the closing of the game store and the opening of the next day, among the multiple types of information related to the game, the predetermined information is continuously maintained. It is possible to prevent the game store from being disadvantaged due to factors other than the change of the set value, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the set value with confidence.

  And the production | presentation means which produces the effect regarding a game, and the production execution means which determines the production | presentation aspect in the said production | presentation means and performs the production | presentation in the said production | presentation means based on the decided production | presentation aspect were further provided. Further, the effect executing means determines an effect based on the predetermined information that has not been erased by the erasing means as an effect mode in the effect means in response to the setting value set by the setting means being switched, Performed production based on information. By doing in this way, it is possible to grasp the predetermined information related to the game without spending time in the limited time from the closing of the gaming store to the opening of the next day.

  In particular, the predetermined information related to this game is set to an important value that determines the profit of the game store, that is, the magnitude of a value calculated from the total number of game media input and the total number of game media provided by the game media grant means. So that you can grasp when you want. In this way, the magnitude of the calculated value is larger than “the total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” for gaming machines in which the predetermined information relating to the game is disadvantageous for the game store. On the other hand, for the gaming machine in which the predetermined information on the game is advantageous information for the game shop, the “total number of game media inserted” is set to be larger than the “total number of game media input”. It can be set so that the “total number of game media provided by the medium providing means” is larger. As a result, the “amount of values calculated from the total number of inserted game media and the total number of game media provided by the game media applicator” as a whole gaming machine managed by the game store is kept constant. The calculated value while giving a sense of expectation to the player that the “total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” is larger than the “total number of game media input”. As compared with the case where the size of the game machine is set at random, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the game store side to efficiently obtain a profit.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol display control means is a symbol corresponding to a special combination (for example, BB1, described later, BB2, described later, BB3, described later). In the case where the game is played, a special gaming state (for example, an RB gaming state described later) having a high probability that the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination as compared with other gaming states until a specific end condition is satisfied. Special gaming state operating means (for example, means for performing processing at the time of BB operation described later, main CPU 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the special combination are determined as the internal winning combination On the condition that the special combination is carried over as the internal winning combination until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol display control unit is a symbol corresponding to the special combination. For example, a means for acquiring a hit request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer and storing it in a carryover combination storage area, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and the like are provided. A gaming machine characterized in that it is information as to whether or not a combination has been carried over as the internal winning combination.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in the above, information on whether or not a special combination is carried over as an internal winning combination is calculated from the total number of inserted game media and the total number of game media provided by the game media providing means. It is possible to grasp when setting an important value that determines the profit of the amusement store, that is, the magnitude of the value to be played. In this way, the size of the calculated value is determined by the “game medium granting means” for a gaming machine that is disadvantageous for a game store that a special role has been carried over as an internal winning combination. This is advantageous information for the game store that the “total number of inserted game media” is set to be larger than the “total number of game media played” while the special role is not carried over as an internal winning combination. The gaming machine can be set so that the “total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” is larger than the “total number of inserted game media”. As a result, the “amount of values calculated from the total number of inserted game media and the total number of game media provided by the game media applicator” as a whole gaming machine managed by the game store is kept constant. The calculated value while giving a sense of expectation to the player that the “total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” is larger than the “total number of game media input”. As compared with the case where the size of the game machine is set at random, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the game store side to efficiently obtain a profit.

  In addition, for some gaming machines, even if it is unfavorable information for a game store that a special role has been carried over as an internal winning role, By setting so that the “total number of game media provided by the means” is larger, it is possible to create a state in which the game media supply means continues to give game media from the time the game store is opened. This increases the ability to attract customers by increasing the expectation that the “total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” will be greater than the “total number of game media input” for the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the game store side to obtain profits more efficiently.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the game machine includes input information storage means (for example, an input number counter to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) that stores input information of the game medium, The start condition of the unit game includes storing predetermined insertion information in the insertion information storage means, and the symbol stopped by the symbol display control means corresponds to a re-game player (for example, replay described later) Automatic storage means for storing the predetermined input information in the input information storage means (for example, means for performing step S169 in FIG. 31 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later). Etc.) and a re-game probability variation state (for example, changing the probability that the re-game player is determined as the internal winning combination until the predetermined end condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied) Re-playing probability fluctuation state operating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for operating a general gaming state (high probability re-game) described later, and the predetermined information is A gaming machine, characterized in that it is information relating to a re-game probability variation state operated by a game probability variation state actuating means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), information on whether or not the re-gaming probability variation state is operating is calculated from the total number of inserted game media and the total number of game media provided by the game media providing means. It is possible to grasp when setting an important value that determines the profit of the amusement store, that is, the magnitude of the value. In this way, the magnitude of the calculated value is set to “a game granted by the game medium granting unit” for a gaming machine that is disadvantageous for a gaming store that the re-play probability variation state is operating. About the gaming machine which is advantageous information for the game store that the “total number of inserted game media” is set to be larger than the “total number of media” while the high probability re-playing state is not activated. It can be set so that “the total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” is larger than “the total number of game media input”. As a result, the “amount of values calculated from the total number of inserted game media and the total number of game media provided by the game media applicator” as a whole gaming machine managed by the game store is kept constant. The calculated value while giving a sense of expectation to the player that the “total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” is larger than the “total number of game media input”. As compared with the case where the size of the game machine is set at random, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the game store side to efficiently obtain a profit.

  In addition, for some gaming machines, even if it is disadvantageous information for the game store that the re-probability fluctuation state is activated, the “game medium granting means is more than the total number of inserted game media”. By setting so that the “total number of granted game media” is larger, it is possible to create a state in which the game can proceed without opening the game media from the time the game store is opened. This increases the ability to attract customers by increasing the expectation that the “total number of game media provided by the game media providing means” will be greater than the “total number of game media input” for the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the game store side to obtain profits more efficiently.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping information relating to a game without spending time in a limited time from the closing of the gaming store to the opening of the next day. .

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview 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 liquid crystal display device 131 is provided in front of the gaming machine 1. In addition, behind the liquid crystal display device 131, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof 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).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the liquid crystal display device 131. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are detected by a medal sensor 10S described later and credited or bet on a game.

  On the left side of the medal slot 10, various display units 16, 18, and 19 for displaying information related to games are provided. Each of the various display units 16, 18, and 19 is configured by a 7-segment LED. The bonus information display unit 16 displays a numerical value indicating the remaining number of medals to be paid out before the bonus ends when a bonus described later is activated. When a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination to be described later is displayed along the active line, the payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals paid out corresponding to the internal winning combination. The credit display unit 19 displays the number of medals credited.

  On the left side of the various display units 16, 18, and 19, a 1-BET switch 11 and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting (BET) credited medals by a pressing operation are provided. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by one pressing operation, and the maximum BET switch 13 has the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. Bet.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a display line that serves as a reference for determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponds to a predetermined combination based on the stopped symbol when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. It has been. For example, a symbol (for example, “red 7 (symbol 191)” described later) constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later) is along a position corresponding to one of the effective lines 8a to 8e. By being stopped and displayed side by side, it is determined that the symbol combination corresponds to a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later).

  As the display lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the oblique direction. By inserting a medal into the above-described medal insertion slot 10 or pressing down the BET switches 11 and 13, all of these five display lines are activated (the activated display lines are referred to below). Called "active line"). The effective lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning. Here, the operation of the BET switches 11 and 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 and 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the display unit 2 of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A C / P switch 14 that switches a credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4. 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 three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the player's operation, and a variable display of a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface is started on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. A start lever 6 is attached so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range.

  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 base portion 4. In the embodiment, one game basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

  Next, the display unit 2 of the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display unit 2 includes a first effect area 251, a second effect area 252, a third effect area 253, a state notification area 254, a navigation point notification area 255, and a non-effect area by an impermeable film 211 described later in FIG. 4. 271 are divided into six areas. The display unit 2 has a size of about 20 inches, for example.

  The first effect area 251 is located above the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the third effect area 253 is located below the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The second effect area 252 is positioned in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R.

  In the first effect area 251, the second effect area 252, and the third effect area 253, various effects for increasing the interest of the game, information necessary for the player to advance the game advantageously, and the like are displayed. Is done. The display of these effects and information is not limited to the first effect area 251, the second effect area 252, or the third effect area 253, but the first effect area 251, the second effect area 252, or Including the third effect area 253 using a plurality of effect areas.

  The state notification area 254 is located to the right of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and notifies a gaming state described later. The navigation point notification area 255 is located below the state notification area 254 and notifies the current navigation point. The “navigation point” refers to the number of times that information for avoiding shifting to a disadvantageous state for the player is notified. The non-effect area 271 is a non-transparent area, and is an area where no effect is displayed.

  Therefore, the display unit 2b provides the first effect area 251, the second effect area 252, the third effect area 253, the state notification area 254, and the navigation point notification area 255 as areas for displaying effects and the like. A non-effect area is provided as a non-display area.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and basically a part of the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized. Function as a display window. In addition, various effects are displayed on the symbols displayed in the area. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operable to be pressed, It becomes a transmissive state so that the symbols on 3C and 3R can be visually recognized.

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

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and basically display the window frame of the display window that displays the symbols.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a reel panel 133, a frame 212, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, a white light source (for example, a ratio in which a specific color is not conspicuous for human eyes) Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a-139h, and a table carrier package on which an IC for driving the liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to the terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 ) Etc. 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 reel panel 133 are made of a translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the back side of the area of the reel panel 133, an impermeable film 211 is attached.

  The frame 212 is a substantially rectangular frame and is made of an impermeable member. The frame 212 is disposed between the reel panel 133 and the liquid crystal panel 134. When viewed from the front side, the frame 212 is combined with the non-transparent film 211 disposed on the back side of the reel panel 133 in combination with the display unit 2. (See FIG. 2) are arranged so as to be divided into six regions.

  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. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, a state where 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. Or the like (that is, a member having a light guiding 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, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the above-described symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 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, 139c, and 139d. 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.

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is given a code number of “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (FIG. 6) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (symbol 191)”, “blue 7 (symbol 192)”, “white 7 (symbol 193)”, “BAR (symbol 194)”, “cherry (symbol) "195)", "Red Bell (symbol 196)", "Blue Bell (symbol 197)", "Watermelon (symbol 198)", "SP Watermelon (symbol 199)", and "Replay (symbol 200)" The configured symbol sequence is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 6 to 32, a circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, a table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and a game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  6 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. 20 to 32 described later) and fixed data (FIGS. 7 to 17 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 FIGS.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. .

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, and a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c are output from the main CPU 31. Connected to the department. 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, a payout completion signal circuit 51, a reset switch 26, and a setting key type switch 27.

  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.

  The reset switch 26 generates a signal indicating the selected set value. The setting key type switch 27 generates a signal indicating that the setting value changing process has started or ended. Here, the set value is calculated from the adjustment of the winning probability and the payout rate (the total number of medals to be paid out to the player (total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (the total number of BETs). This is an important factor related to the profits of the player and the playground. The set value is determined in accordance with the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate associated therewith. The higher the winning probability and the payout rate, the more likely to be able to win more medals, which is advantageous for the player. According to the set value, the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate are adjusted, and the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted. In the present embodiment, the average value of the payout rate between setting 1, setting 4, and setting 6 is set to be 100%. Thereby, when playing a game while changing the machine discount for a specific gaming machine or a plurality of gaming machines at regular intervals or at regular intervals, the management of the machine discount can be facilitated. In the embodiment, the setting values are set in three stages. However, the setting values are not limited to this, and can be set in a plurality of stages.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a 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, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated as described above is provided corresponding to 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. 8, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table 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, a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and an SB gaming state are provided as gaming states.

  The gaming state includes the types of internal winning combinations that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 24 to 25 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, the maximum number of sliding symbols in each gaming state is 5 frames.

  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. 8, when the game state is the general game state, the internal lottery table for the general game state is referred to, and the number of lotteries at this time is “26”. However, when the value of the carryover combination storage area (see (4) of FIG. 19) described later is not “0” (1), the number of lotteries is changed from “26” to “22” (FIG. 24). Step S64). Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table is referred to. When the gaming state is the SB gaming state, the SB gaming state internal lottery table is referred to.

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

  The general gaming state includes an RT1 operation state (low lip), an RT2 operation state, an RT3 operation state (carry-over state), and an RT non-operation state (high lip). The RT non-operating state is a state in which the replay described below is determined as the internal winning combination, and the RT1 operating state is the replay time (RT in which the replay described below is determined as the internal winning combination is the lowest. ) Is operating. The RT2 operating state is a state that becomes a trigger for shifting to the RT non-operating state. That is, the transition to the RT non-operating state is made via the RT2 operating state. The RT3 operating state is a state having a carryover combination. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or more games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). Specifically, BB1, BB2, which will be described later, Or BB3. Note that BB1, BB2, or BB3 is hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus”. Accordingly, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and the player has a carryover combination, the RT3 is activated.

  Whether or not the RT is inactive is determined by the RT operating flag. Specifically, when the RT1 operating flag is ON, it is the RT1 operating state, when the RT2 operating flag is ON, it is the RT2 operating state, and when the RT3 operating flag is ON. RT3 operating flag. On the other hand, when any of the RT1 operating flag to RT3 operating flag is OFF, the RT is inactive.

  Here, the RT non-operating state is positioned as a replay winning probability high-probability state (high lip) because replay to be described later has the highest probability of being determined as an internal winning combination. Further, the RT1 operating state is positioned as a replay winning probability low probability state (low lip) since the probability that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination is the lowest. In addition, the RT2 operating state is positioned as a chance zone (CZ) because it is a state that triggers the transition to the replay winning probability high probability state. The RT3 operating state is positioned as a carryover state because the bonus combination is won internally and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is allowed to be arranged along the active line over one or more games. . When the symbol combinations corresponding to the carryover combination are arranged along the active line in the carryover state, the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus has been won, updates the RT3 operating flag to OFF, and ends the RT3 operating state. .

  When winning a bonus, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the big bonus (BB) is activated. Then, the RB operating flag is updated to ON according to the operation of BB, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT3 operating state to the RB gaming state.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a game in which the first type special object operates, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state. “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 eight times is obtained. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. When the RB operating flag is on, When the state is the RB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the RB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON (YES is determined in step S31 in FIG. 22 described later). In this case, processing at the time of RB operation is performed (step S33 in FIG. 22 described later), "8" is set in the possible game number counter, and "8" is set in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The winable number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The condition that the RB in-operation flag is updated to OFF is basically that the unit game is performed 8 times after the RB in-operation flag is updated to ON, and the value of the possible game counter set to “8” Is set to “0” (determined as YES in step S142 of FIG. 29 described later), or a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed in 8 unit games after the RB operating flag is updated to ON. In other words, the value of the possible winning number counter set to “8” becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S140 in FIG. 29 described later). Also, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, it is updated to OFF.

  The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the big bonus (BB) is operating. In the embodiment, a BB1 operating flag, a BB2 operating flag, and a BB3 operating flag are provided as the BB operating flag. When the BB1 operating flag is ON, the operating BB is BB1, and when the BB2 operating flag is ON, the operating BB is BB2, and the BB3 operating flag is ON. The operating BB is BB3. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. The “special feature continuous action device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is In the state where the big 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 included in all the game states. The highest.

  The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line (determined as YES in step S161 in FIG. 31 described later). In this case, BB operation processing is performed (step S162 in FIG. 31 described later). In the processing at the time of BB operation, when the operated BB is BB1, “465” is set to the bonus end number counter, and when the operated BB is BB2, “330” is set to the bonus end number counter. If the activated BB is BB3, “140” is set in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of medals paid out during the bonus operation to the player.

  The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the value of the set bonus end number counter is “0” (YES is determined in step S134 of FIG. 29 described later). When the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON, and the RT2 operating state (chance zone) is entered.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed along the active line, the BB operating flag corresponding to the bonus is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible game number counter becomes “0” or the possible winning number counter becomes “0”, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on.

  On the other hand, when winning an SB to be described later, the SB operating flag is updated to ON, and the gaming state is shifted to the SB gaming state. The SB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which a normal actor operates. The “ordinary accessory” is an accessory that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per specified number, or increases the probability that the condition device related to winnings per specified number will operate. It means that the operation is ended when the display is displayed and the result of one game is obtained.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the bonus is completed, the state shifts to the RT2 operating state (chance zone). In this chance zone, when a low-lip appearance or a symbol combination corresponding to SB, which will be described later, is displayed along the active line, the RT1 operation state (replay winning probability low-probability state) is entered. When the symbol combination corresponding to SB is not displayed along the active line and 30 games are consumed, the state shifts to the RT non-operation state (replay winning probability high probability state). In the replay winning probability low-probability state, even when 1200 games are consumed, the state shifts to the replay winning probability high-probability state (so-called ceiling function). In addition, in the replay winning probability high probability state, when a symbol combination corresponding to a low lip appearance or SB, which will be described later, is displayed along the effective line, the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state) is entered. In these replay winning probability high probability state, chance zone, or replay winning probability low probability state, when the bonus is internally won, it shifts to the RT3 operating state (carry-over state), and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is along the active line. When displayed, the RB gaming state (bonus) is entered. When the bonus ends, the game moves to the chance zone.

  The low-lip appearance means that when a red bell or blue bell, which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the red or blue bell determined as an internal winning combination cannot be displayed along the active line. It is a display item displayed in the case. The red bell or the blue bell is a combination that the player cannot aim at as a display combination at the same time. Therefore, although illustration is omitted, the combination of symbols corresponding to the low lip appearance is displayed along the effective line even though the ceiling function described above shifts from the low replay winning probability state to the high replay winning probability state. In order to avoid the transition to the replay winning probability low probability state (falling) again, the internal winning combination when the ceiling function is moving from the low replay winning probability state to the replay winning probability high probability state. When a red bell or a blue bell is determined, an assist time (AT) for notifying the player of the determined internal winning combination is provided. The player can grasp that the red or blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination by this notification, and as a result, can easily avoid falling into the replay winning probability low probability state.

  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 internal lottery table (FIG. 10) corresponding to this gaming state is referred to, when the random value extracted from the random number generator 36 by the main CPU 31 is “45122”, First, the lottery value “42122” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted from this “45122”. The subtracted value is “3000” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “5461” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from this “3000”. 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, BB1, BB2, BB3, SB, red bell, blue bell, special, cherry, watermelon, SP watermelon, RB medium increasing role 1, RB medium increasing role 2, and replay are provided.

  In the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 10, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state shown in FIG. 11, and the internal lottery table for operating RT1 shown in (1) of FIG. The RT2 operating internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (2), the RT3 operating internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (3), and the SB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13 are provided.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to when the RT is not operating in the general gaming state (replay winning probability high probability state), and the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is referred to in the RB gaming state, and is the internal for RT1 operation The lottery table is referred to during RT1 operation in the general gaming state (replay winning probability low probability state), and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is referred to during RT2 operation (chance zone) in the general gaming state, and RT3 is operating. The internal lottery table is referred to during RT3 operation (carry-over state) in the general gaming state, and the internal lottery table for SB gaming state is referred to in the SB gaming state.

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. An internal lottery table (FIG. 10) referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state, an internal lottery table referred to in the replay winning probability low probability state ((1) in FIG. 12), and an internal lottery table referred to in the chance zone (FIG. 10). 12 (2)) and the internal lottery table referred to in the carryover state ((3) in FIG. 12), when using the internal lottery table referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state, the winning number “ The lottery value corresponding to “1” is the largest. The small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1” is “1”. With reference to FIG. 14 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 replay winning probability high probability state has a higher probability of internal winning in replay than other states, and as a result, the player can obtain a profit that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

  Here, attention is focused on the small role / replay data pointer “9”. Referring to FIG. 10, the winning numbers corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “9” are “21” and “22”. The bonus data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “21” and “22” are “1” and “2”. Referring to FIG. 15 described later, the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1, and the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2. Therefore, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “9” (when the winning number is “21” or “22”), either BB1 or BB2 is always determined as the internal winning combination at the same time. It will be. In the embodiment, when the small role / replay data pointer is “9” (when the winning number is “21” or “22”), the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are input for a predetermined period (about 13). By performing control that does not accept (seconds), the execution of the game is stopped (step S16 in FIG. 20 described later).

  FIG. 10 shows a table corresponding to the setting “1”, but there are also tables corresponding to the settings “4” and “6”. They have different lottery values related to one or more winning numbers. For example, the lottery values of BB1 to BB3 corresponding to the winning numbers “23” to “25” and the lottery value of red bell + blue bell corresponding to the winning number “4” are values in the table corresponding to the setting “1”. The value in the table corresponding to the setting “4” is larger than the value in the table corresponding to the setting “6”. In this way, the setting “6” can be the most advantageous state, the setting “4” can be the second most advantageous state, and the setting “1” can be the most unfavorable state.

  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 determining table, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of FIG. 14 and the bonus internal winning combination determining table of FIG. 15 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, if the winning number determined with reference to the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 10) is “5”, the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “5” is “4”. ”And the bonus data pointer is“ 1 ”. Referring to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, the winning request flags corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “4” are “00000110” (data 1), “00000000” (data 2). The contents are red bell + blue bell. Further, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, the winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer “1” is “00000100” (data 2), and the content thereof is BB1. Therefore, when the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 10) is “5”, red bell + blue bell + BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Here, referring to the small role / replay data pointer 2 in FIG. 14, the content is a red bell (+ low lip output 1-4). This low lip appearance is caused by the main CPU 31 when a stop operation is performed at a timing different from the timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell is displayed even though the red bell is determined as the internal winning combination. This is the outcome displayed by the control. Therefore, strictly speaking, the low-lip appearance is not an internal winning combination.

  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, “1” is determined as storage area data and “00001000” is determined as display combination data with reference to the symbol combination table. The The display combination corresponding to this data is cherry. The payout number corresponding to the display combination data “00001000” is “2”. “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 symbol combination related to BB is displayed along the activated line, the medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag.

  Similarly, when a combination of symbols related to SB is displayed along the active line, the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the SB gaming state by turning on the SB operating flag without paying out medals. . 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. 17, 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 by which the main CPU 31 counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB 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 (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is a counter 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. .

  The work area of the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The work area includes a plurality of storage areas in which data used for the control processing of the main CPU 31 is stored, and addresses up to 999 addresses are assigned to each storage area. For example, the setting value is stored in the storage area at address 100 in each storage area. In addition, in the storage areas at addresses 201, 202, 203, and 204, the state of the operating flag set in the BB operation process or the RB operation process ((5) in FIG. 19 described later), The number of payables (bonus end number), the number of games that can be won, and the number of times that a prize can be won are stored. The storage area at 205 stores the type of carryover combination ((4) in FIG. 19 described later) and 206 stores. The number of RT games is stored in the area.

  The information stored in the work area can be said to be a plurality of types of information related to the game, but basically the set values of these types of information are changed by the operation of the setting key type switch 27. It is erased accordingly. However, the information stored at least at addresses 201 to 206 is not deleted even when the setting value is changed by operating the setting key switch 27.

  With reference to FIG. 19, various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described.

  (1) and (2) of FIG. 19 show an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storage area is composed of an internal winning combination storage area 1 and an internal winning combination 2 storage area. The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores data corresponding to the small winning combination and the replay. In the second storage area, data corresponding to the bonus is stored.

  (1) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. 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 the red bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the blue bell. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the SP watermelon. Bit 6 is a special storage area. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  (2) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the increasing combination 1 in RB. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the increasing combination 2 in RB. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to SB. Bits 6 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 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, and a display combination 3 storage area. The display combination 1 storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination 1 storage area. The display combination 2 storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 19 shows a display combination 3 storage area. Bit 0 of the display combination 3 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the low-rip output 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the low-rip output 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to low-rip output 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the low-rip output 4. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (4) of FIG. 19 shows the carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bit 0, bit 1, bit 5 to bit 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 BB1, “1” is stored in bit 2 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (5) of FIG. 19 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the BB3 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the SB operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag.

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

  With reference to FIG. 20, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  When the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a setting change has been performed (step S1). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S2, the setting storage area for setting change is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S3. The setting change designation storage area refers to a storage area related to other addresses except for at least addresses 201 to 206 in the work area of the main RAM 33. Then, in the process of step S2, the storage of the storage area relating to the other addresses excluding the addresses 201 to 206 is deleted, and the process of updating the setting value information at the address 100 is performed. As a result, the storage contents of the storage areas related to the other addresses excluding the addresses 201 to 206 are updated, while the original information is stored for the storage areas related to the addresses 201 to 206. The

  In step S3, a setting change command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S4. The setting change command includes information on the setting value updated in the process of step S2, information stored in addresses 201 to 206 in the work area of the main RAM 33, and the like.

  In step S4, the designated area for initialization at the end of the game is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S5. 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 S5, a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs an RB operation process based on the BB operation flag.

  In step S6, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. The main lock control flag is information for determining whether or not to execute a game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S7, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S8. In step S7, 23270 is set in the main lock control timer, and the process proceeds to step S8. The main lock control timer is a timer that times a period during which no game is executed, and is subtracted (counted) in an interrupt process (FIG. 32 described later).

  Here, the main lock control flag is updated to ON when either of the winning numbers “21” and “22” is determined in the internal lottery process (step S74 in FIG. 25 described later) or the RT game. This is a case where the RT2 operating flag is set to OFF by setting the number counter to 0 (step S159 in FIG. 30 described later). However, if it is determined YES in step S6, the latter RT game number counter is set. This is a case where the RT2 operating flag is set to OFF by becoming 0. Note that the RT2 operating flag is set to OFF when the RT game number counter is set to 0 means that the RT operating state, which is a chance zone, is played for 30 games without displaying low lip and SB, This is a case where a transition is made during RT non-operation, which is a state of high probability of replay winning.

  Therefore, when the chance zone shifts to the replay winning probability high probability state, in the next game, the input of the start switch 6S is not accepted for a predetermined period (about 26 seconds) (step S53 in FIG. 23 described later). As a result, the game is not executed. Thereby, the player can grasp that it changed to the advantageous replay winning probability high probability state.

  In step S8, a medal acceptance / start check process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. 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 S9, 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 S10. The random number value extracted in step S9 is used in internal lottery processing (FIGS. 24 to 25 described later). In step S10, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. Here, when this determination is YES, it is a case where either of the winning numbers “21” and “22” is determined in the internal lottery process (step S74 in FIG. 25 described later). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S12, 11635 is set in the main lock control timer, and the process proceeds to step S13. As a result, when either of the winning numbers “21” and “22” is determined in the internal lottery process, the input of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is not accepted for a predetermined period (about 13 seconds) (described later). As a result, the game is not executed. Thereby, the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 10).

  In step S13, a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S14. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination. In step S14, the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the reel has become a constant speed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 21, and when NO, the process of step S15 is repeated.

  In step S16, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process of step S16 is repeated, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the stop button is validated and the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. 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 S19, a display combination determination process described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, a display command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S19. In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, the main CPU 31 stores (credits) or pays out medals based on the number of paid-out medals determined in step S19.

  In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the medal payout number determined in step S19, and the process proceeds to step S23. 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 S23, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S24, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S25, an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. 20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  The medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. 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 S41). 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 S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S42, a medal passage permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S43, 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 S44. The “inserted number counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals.

  In step S44, 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 S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S45, 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 S49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S46. The maximum input value is “3” regardless of the gaming state. In step S46, "1" is added to the value of the input number counter, and the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, "5" is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S49, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not a medal is passing. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, the bet switch is checked, and the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, 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 S53, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process of step S53 is repeated, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S54. By performing this process, when the number of medals (three) corresponding to the maximum inserted number is inserted, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not rotate even if the start lever 6 or the like is operated. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain tactilely that it changed to RT non-operation state (high Lip) from RT2 operation state (chance zone). This process corresponds to step S6 and step S7 in FIG.

  In step S54, 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 S55, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S55, a medal passage prohibition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9 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 S61), and proceeds to step S62. In step S62, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, 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 S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the number of lotteries is changed to “22”, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, the random number stored in the random value storage area is set in the register as a random number for determination, “1” is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S66. In step S66, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired by referring to the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state among the plurality of types of internal lottery tables (FIGS. 10 to 13), and the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. 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 S72, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, the value subtracted in the process of step S67 is set in the register as a new random number value for determination, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, the winning number is incremented by "1", the number of lotteries is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S71, “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 S77 in FIG. In step S62, 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 S73 in FIG.

  In step S73 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the winning number is “21” or “22”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, the main lock control flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S75. Note that the processing here corresponds to the processing in steps S11 and S12 of FIG. 20 described above.

  In step S75, the winning combination flag corresponding to the data pointer for small combination / replay acquired in the process of step S72 in FIG. 24 is acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay (FIG. 14). The process moves to S76. In step S76, the winning request flag acquired in the process of step S75 is stored in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area, that is, the internal winning combination 1 storing area or the internal winning combination 2 storing area, and the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, 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 S78, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S78, with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 15), a winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S72 of FIG. 24 is acquired, and the acquired winning request flag is set. It stores in the carryover combination storage area, and moves to step S79.

  In step S79, 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 S80, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S80, the RT3 operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S81. In this process, when the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, a process of setting the on RT operating flag to off is also performed. In step S81, the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storage 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 S11 in FIG. With this process, once a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the determined combination is always carried over as an internal winning combination until a symbol combination corresponding to the determined combination is displayed along the active line.

  The internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, the RT1 operating internal lottery table is changed to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S95. In step S94, the RT2 operating internal lottery table is changed to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. In step S96, the RT3 operating internal lottery table is changed to step S63 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 S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is NO, step S101 is repeated. In step S102, the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area of the main RAM 33 is reset, the operation stop button is determined, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the stop button non-operating counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S104. The stop button non-operating counter is a counter that counts stop buttons that can be pressed. In step S104, “5” is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, one stop table is selected from the stop table group based on the operation stop button and the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, referring to the selected stop table, when the “stop start position”, that is, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center Tentatively determines the number of sliding pieces based on the position of the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8c, and proceeds to step S107. In step S107, 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 S108. 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.

  In the case where there are a plurality of symbol positions that can be stopped along the effective line in the symbol symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, 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 where the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be stopped along the effective line, the component symbol configuring the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol with the highest ranking is the effective line. The symbol position that can be stopped along is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  In addition, if there is no symbol position that can be stopped along the active line in the symbol pattern corresponding to the internal winning combination, the symbol position corresponding to any combination is not displayed along the effective line. It is determined as a symbol position with high priority.

  In step S108, the number of sliding symbols provisionally determined in the process of step S106 is compared with the symbol position searched in the process of step S107, and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the comparison result, and the process proceeds to step S110.

  In the process of step S109, the number of sliding symbols is determined as follows. If the result of the number of sliding symbols tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is the same as the result of the symbol position having the highest priority searched in the processing of step S107, the number of sliding symbols tentatively determined in advance is used as the actual number of sliding symbols. This is determined as the number of frames.

  On the other hand, if the result of the number of sliding symbols tentatively determined in step S106 is different from the result of the highest priority symbol position searched in step S107, the highest priority symbol position search is performed. The number of sliding pieces is determined again based on the result, and the number of sliding pieces is determined as the actual number of sliding pieces. For example, the number of sliding symbols tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is “0”, and the result of the symbol position with the highest priority searched in the processing of step S107 is the result corresponding to the number of sliding symbols “2”. In some cases, the number of sliding symbols “2” based on the search result of the symbol position having the highest priority is determined as the actual number of sliding symbols.

  Here, as an example of the case where the stop start position is “03” when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation, the process of actually determining the number of sliding pieces is described with reference to FIG. Will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, if the internal winning combination is BB1, and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position “03” is defined as “0” in the stop table corresponding to BB1, BB1 is set in step S106. With reference to the corresponding stop table, the number of sliding frames is provisionally determined as “0”. Thereafter, in the process of step S107, a symbol position having the highest priority is searched for among symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position “03” corresponding to the symbol counter are between “03” and “07”. Referring to FIG. 5, if the symbol positions are “03” to “05”, the symbol “blue 7” that constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 can be displayed along the active line. In the process of S107, it is assumed that the symbol position “03” corresponding to the number of sliding symbols “0” is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority. Then, in step S109, since the result of the number of sliding pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 and the result of the symbol position having the highest priority searched in the process of step S107 are the same, the sliding tentatively determined in advance The number of frames “0” is determined as the actual number of sliding frames.

  If the internal winning combination is watermelon and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position “03” is defined as “0” in the stop table corresponding to this watermelon, With reference to the corresponding stop table, the number of sliding frames is provisionally determined as “0”. Thereafter, in the process of step S107, a symbol position having the highest priority is searched for among symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position “03” corresponding to the symbol counter are between “03” and “07”. Referring to FIG. 5, “watermelon” which is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a watermelon can be displayed along the effective line only when the symbol position is “07”. In the process of S107, the symbol position “07” corresponding to the number of sliding symbols “4” is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority. Then, in step S109, the result of the number of sliding pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is different from the result of the highest priority symbol position searched in the process of step S107. Based on the search result, the number of sliding pieces is again determined as “4”, and the number of sliding pieces “4” is determined as the actual number of sliding pieces.

  Further, for example, when the internal winning combination is replay, and the stop table corresponding to this replay defines the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position “03” as “0”, With reference to the stop table corresponding to the replay, the number of sliding frames is temporarily determined as “0”. Thereafter, in the process of step S107, a symbol position having the highest priority is searched for among symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position “03” corresponding to the symbol counter are between “03” and “07”. Referring to FIG. 5, if the symbol positions are “04” to “06”, “replay” that is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to replay can be displayed along the active line. Then, if there are multiple symbol positions that can be displayed along the active line in the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, the symbol position close to the stop start position, that is, the number of sliding symbols will be the smallest. The symbol stop position “04” is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority. Therefore, in step S109, the result of the number of sliding symbols tentatively determined in the processing of step S106 (here, the number of sliding symbols “0”) and the result of the highest priority symbol position searched in the processing of step S107 (here Is different from the symbol position “4”) corresponding to the number of sliding symbols “1”. Therefore, the number of sliding symbols is re-determined as “1” based on the search result of the symbol position having the highest priority. “1” is determined as the actual number of sliding pieces.

  In step S110, a symbol stop wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S111. 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 have reached the symbol positions moved by the number of sliding symbols determined in the process of step S109. When the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are the symbol positions moved by the number of sliding symbols determined in step S77, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped from rotating.

  For example, in the example when the internal winning combination is BB1, the number of sliding symbols “0” is determined as the actual number of sliding symbols, so the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “03” is displayed on the left symbol display. The rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped so as to reach the middle symbol stop position in the region 21L.

  In the example when the internal winning combination is watermelon, the number of sliding pieces “4” is determined as the actual number of sliding pieces, so the symbol position of the left reel 3L is determined in the process of step S109. The left reel 3L is stopped until the symbol position moved by “4” frames is reached, and then the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “07” is left so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position of the left symbol display area 21L is the middle symbol stop position. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped.

  In the example in which the internal winning combination is replay, the number of sliding pieces “1” is determined as the actual number of sliding pieces, so the symbol position of the left reel 3L is determined in the process of step S109. The left reel 3L is awaited to stop until it reaches the symbol position moved by “1” frames, and the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “04” is then left so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position of the left symbol display area 21L is the middle symbol stop position. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped.

  In step S111, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S112. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any low lip appearance or SB (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. 21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S123, the RT1 operating flag is set to ON, and 1200 is set to the RT game number counter. The RT game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games during the RT operation, and is decremented (counted) for each unit game (step S152 or step S156 in FIG. 30 described later).

  Here, the process of step S123 is performed in the RT inactive state (replay winning probability high probability state) or the RT2 operating state (chance zone) (NO in step S122). (YES in step S121). Therefore, when a low lip appearance or SB becomes a display combination in the replay winning probability high probability state or chance zone, the state shifts to the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state).

  With reference to FIG. 29, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the SB operating flag is on (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, 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 S135, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, it is determined whether a winning combination has been established, that is, whether a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination has been displayed along the active line. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S141. In step S134, 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 S135, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S139.

  In step S135, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S136. In the BB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag to OFF. Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing for setting the bonus end number counter to “0”. In step S136, the RT2 operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S137. In step S137, 30 is set to the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S139, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning possibility counter, and the process proceeds to step S140. In step S139, 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 S143, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S141.

  In step S141, "1" is subtracted from the value of the possible game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, 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 S143, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S143, RB / SB end processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB operating flag or the SB operating flag to off.

  The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S152, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, 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 S154, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S154, the RT1 operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S156, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S157, 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 S158, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S158, the RT2 operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S159. In step S159, the main lock control flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. Note that the processing here corresponds to the processing in steps S6 and S7 in FIG. 20 and step S53 in FIG.

  The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S166. In step S162, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S163, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, the RT operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  In step S166, it is determined whether or not the display combination is SB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S167, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S168. In step S167, SB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  In step S168, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S169, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S169, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 32, 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 S171), and proceeds to step S172. In step S172, input port check processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, it is determined whether or not the main lock control timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S174, the main lock control timer is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S175. In step S175, it is determined whether or not the main lock control timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S176, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S176, the main lock control flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S177.

  In step S177, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S178. 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 S14 of FIG. Further, the main CPU 31 performs control to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in accordance with the pressing operation of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In step S178, a lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S179. In step S179, 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.

  FIG. 33 shows a case where the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the third stop operation (so-called This is a display example of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R in the case of forward pressing). (1) and (2) of FIG. 33 are display examples when the stop start position is “14” for all reels. The “stop start position” means that when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center is closest to the position of the center line 8c. The position of

  (1) of FIG. 33 is a display example when “red bell (small pointer / replay data pointer“ 2 ”)” is determined as the internal winning combination. According to (1) of FIG. 33, “red bell-red bell-red bell” is displayed along the cross-up line 8a. That is, the symbol combination corresponding to the “red bell” determined as the internal winning combination is displayed along the active line.

  (2) of FIG. 33 is a display example in the case where “blue bell (small role / replay data pointer“ 3 ”)” is determined as the internal winning combination. According to (2) of FIG. 33, “red 7-red bell-red bell” is displayed along the cross-down line 8e. That is, not the symbol combination corresponding to “red bell” determined as the internal winning combination, but the symbol combination corresponding to “low lip appearance 2” is displayed along the active line.

  In the embodiment, when “red bell (small pointer / replay data pointer“ 2 ”)” or “blue bell (small role / replay data pointer“ 3 ”)” is determined as the internal winning combination, If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, not the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, but the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the low lip events 1 to 4 is displayed along the active line. In the RT non-operating state (replay winning probability high probability state) or the RT2 operating state (chance zone), if any of the low lip occurrences 1 to 4 is a display combination, the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability) (Low probability state).

  In this way, in the RT2 operating state (chance zone), the symbol combination corresponding to the low lip appearance is displayed along the effective line, which is disadvantageous for the player compared to the replay winning probability high probability state. The game can be advanced while hoping that it will not be possible to switch to a low probability state. In addition, as the number of unit games in the RT2 operating state (chance zone) increases, the degree of expectation for shifting to the replay winning probability high probability state can be gradually increased. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation to shift to a high probability state of replay winning probability advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game. Can be provided.

  Further, in the replay winning probability high probability state, it is advantageous in that the probability that the medal is automatically inserted is the highest. Therefore, 30 unit games are performed between the transition to the RT2 operating state (chance zone) and the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the low lip appearance along the active line, which is advantageous for the player. Even when the state is shifted to the RT operation state, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the player's gambling feeling due to the sudden increase in the number of paid-out medals.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, the symbol combination corresponding to the low lip appearance is displayed along the effective line even though the ceiling function described above shifts from the low replay winning probability state to the high replay winning probability state. In order to avoid the transition to the replay winning probability low probability state (falling) again, the internal winning combination when the ceiling function is moving from the low replay winning probability state to the replay winning probability high probability state. When a red bell or a blue bell is determined, an assist time (AT) for notifying the player of the determined internal winning combination is provided. The player can grasp that the red or blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination by this notification, and as a result, can easily avoid falling into the replay winning probability low probability state.

  Although illustration is omitted, the assist time (AT) here may be performed a predetermined number of times while the RT2 operation state (chance zone) and the RT non-operation state (high lip) are operating. In this way, it is possible to grasp that the red bell or the blue bell has been determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, the RT1 operation state (low) is changed from the RT2 operation state (chance zone) or the RT non-operation state (high lip). In some cases, it is possible to avoid falling to (lip).

  34 to 40, 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 includes a table storage area for storing various tables, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and sound data such as video sound based on the animation data and operation sound of the start lever 6 and the like. Are stored in a voice control data storage area in which LED is stored, an LED / lamp control data storage area in which a lighting pattern is stored, 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. In addition, various storage areas described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 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. Although not shown, an RT game number storage area is also provided, and the sub-control circuit 72 can determine the remaining number of RT games.

  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.

  A work area of the sub RAM 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The work area of the sub RAM 83 has the same configuration as that of the main RAM 33.

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

  36 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area (display combination 1 storage area), and FIG. 36 (2) shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area (display combination 2 storage area). (3) shows a display combination 3 storage area. Further, (3) in FIG. 36 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored, and (4) in FIG. 36 shows an operating flag storage area. These storage areas have the same configuration as the storage areas provided in the main RAM 33.

  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 S301), and proceeds to step S302. In step S302, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, the type of the received command is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, it is determined whether a command different from the previous one has been received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S305, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S302. In step S305, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, RT game number counter value and the like is created from the parameters of the received command, and the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the created game information is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S307. In step S307, command analysis processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S302.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, it is determined whether there is a message. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S313, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S315. In step S313, game information is copied from the extracted message, and the process proceeds to step S314. In step S314, an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, animation data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S316. 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 S316, a sound effect request is made and the process proceeds to step S317. 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 S317, LED data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S302 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 it is time to receive a setting change command from the main CPU 31 (step S321). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S322, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S323. In step S322, a setting change command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S315 in FIG. In step S323, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S315 in FIG. In this process, the content of the effect is determined, and the process of updating the work area of the sub RAM 83 is performed according to the type of the received command.

  With reference to FIG. 40, the setting change command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for clearing the setting change time storage area based on information included in the setting change command (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. By this processing, the data stored in the work area of the main RAM 33 and the data stored in the work area of the sub RAM 83 have the same contents. In step S332, it is determined whether there is a carryover combination. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether “1” is stored as data in any of bits 2 to 4 of a predetermined storage area ((4) in FIG. 36) of the sub RAM 83. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S333, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S315 in FIG. In step S333, image data corresponding to the bonus confirmation screen (FIG. 41 described later) is set, and the process proceeds to step S315 in FIG.

  In the embodiment, since the process for receiving the setting change command is performed, information corresponding to at least addresses 201 to 206 in the storage areas of the main RAM 33 and the sub RAM 83 is used even when the power is turned off. It is not cleared.

  With reference to FIG. 41, a bonus confirmation screen at the time of setting change displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described.

  When the set value is changed in the carryover state, a bonus confirmation screen when the setting is changed is displayed so that it can be grasped that the carryover state has been established. On the bonus confirmation screen when this setting is changed, an effect image 300a in which shooting stars flow is displayed in the first effect area 251 and a character image 300b “bonus confirmed!” Is displayed in the third effect area 253.

  Normally, the set value is changed from the closing of the amusement store until the opening of the next day, but this display changes the setting value between the closing of the amusement store and the opening of the next day. Even if the game is performed, the information regarding whether or not the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination among the multiple types of information related to the game will continue to be maintained. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the set value with peace of mind.

  Then, in response to the change of the set value, the liquid crystal display device 131 performs an effect based on information regarding whether or not the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination. Can be grasped without taking time.

  In particular, it is important to determine whether the bonus has been carried over as an internal winning combination, a value calculated from the total number of medals inserted and the total number of medals, the so-called payout rate, which determines the profit of the amusement store. It is possible to grasp when setting the value. In this way, the size of the payout rate is set to “medal” rather than “total medal payout number” for the gaming machine which is disadvantageous information for the game store that the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination. For the gaming machine, which is advantageous information for the game store that the bonus is not carried over as an internal winning combination, the “total number of coins inserted” is set to be larger than the “total number of coins inserted”. The “total medal payout number” can be set to be larger. As a result, the payout rate of the gaming machine as a whole managed by the gaming store is kept constant, and the “total number of medals paid out” rather than the “total number of medals inserted” for players visiting the gaming store. It is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the game store can efficiently obtain profits compared to the case where the size of the payout rate is set at random while giving a sense of expectation that the player will become larger.

  In addition, for some gaming machines, even if it is disadvantageous information for the game store that the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination, the “total number of medals paid out” rather than the “total number of medals inserted” By setting so as to be larger, it is possible to create a state in which medals are continuously given from the time the amusement store is opened. This increases the expectation that the “total medal payout number” will be greater than the “total medal payout number” for the player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can profit well.

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

  In the embodiment, the information indicating whether or not the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 in response to the change of the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 is any information as long as it is information that is not deleted in the process of clearing the setting change designation storage area (step S2 in FIG. 20 and step S331 in FIG. 40). Also good. For example, based on the information about the operating flag stored at address 201 in the work area of the sub RAM 83, information about whether any RT is operating, that is, which RT is operating Alternatively, information indicating whether the replay winning probability high probability state is operating may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  Further, the number of remaining games related to the RT may be displayed together with the state of the operating RT. For example, as shown in FIG. 42, a display such as “Currently RT1! The remaining number of games is 500!” Is displayed. In order to realize this, information is acquired from the RT game number storage area and the operating flag storage area by the processing in steps S332 and S333 of FIG. 40 described above, and the acquired information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. What should I do?

  Further, for example, the information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 is not limited to one type, and is erased by the process of clearing the setting change designated storage area (step S2 in FIG. 20 and step S331 in FIG. 40). If the information is not to be displayed, a plurality of types may be displayed.

  In addition, a screen showing the game information displayed in response to the change of the set value is displayed on another screen (for example, a demonstration screen before the game is started) by operating a predetermined switch (for example, the reset switch 62S). You may make it switch to. By doing in this way, it can avoid that game information is seen by the third party.

  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 display part of a liquid crystal display device. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 3 is a development view of a part of the configuration 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 general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action | operations. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for SB game states. 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 work area of main RAM. The figure which shows the various storage area provided in main RAM. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. 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 display time etc. determination time process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process in a main control circuit. The example of a display of a symbol display area when stop operation is performed by pushing forward. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the work area of sub-RAM. 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 process at the time of the setting change command reception of a sub control circuit. Display example when a setting change command is received in the carryover state. The example of a display when a setting change command is received in RT1 operation state.

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 (3)

A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in response to satisfying the starting condition of the unit game;
A stop operation means for performing an operation of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol on the symbol display means;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the stop operation means;
The symbol displayed by the symbol display means is started in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game, and the symbol is displayed in response to the stop operation detecting means detecting the operation of the stop operation means. Symbol display control means for performing display control for stopping fluctuations in symbols displayed by the display means based on the internal winning combination;
When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol display control unit is a symbol corresponding to a predetermined combination, a game medium applying unit that applies a quantity of game media corresponding to the predetermined combination;
A set value for setting the magnitude of a value calculated from the total number of the game media input and the total number of the game media provided by the game media providing means is provided corresponding to a plurality of steps. Setting means to set in one stage from
Game information storage means for storing a plurality of types of information related to the game,
An erasing unit for erasing storage of information excluding predetermined information among a plurality of types of information related to the game in response to switching of a setting value set by the setting unit;
Directing means for performing games,
An effect execution means for determining an effect mode in the effect means and executing an effect in the effect means based on the determined effect mode;
With
The effect executing means determines an effect based on the predetermined information as an effect mode in the effect means in response to switching of a setting value set by the setting means, and performs an effect based on the predetermined information. A game machine that is executed by the effect means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol display control means is a symbol corresponding to a special combination, the predetermined combination is compared with other gaming states until the specific end condition is satisfied. Special gaming state operating means for operating a special gaming state with a high probability determined as an internal winning combination;
On the condition that the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, until the symbol stopped by the symbol display control means is determined to be a symbol corresponding to the special combination, the special combination A carry-over means for carrying the role as the internal winning combination,
The predetermined information is information indicating whether or not the special combination is carried over as the internal winning combination by the carry-over means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Comprising input information storage means for storing input information of the game medium;
The starting condition of the unit game includes storing predetermined insertion information in the insertion information storage means,
Automatic storage means for storing the predetermined insertion information in the insertion information storage means when it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol display control means is a symbol corresponding to a re-game player;
A re-game probability variation state operation that activates a re-game probability variation state that changes the probability that the re-game combination is determined as the internal winning combination until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied Means and
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is information on a replay probability variation state operated by the replay probability variation state actuating means.

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