JP2009178513A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the visibility of a performance by providing a variety of performance modes across a plurality of areas. <P>SOLUTION: A liquid crystal display device (131) is provided with a reel panel to which a nonpermeable film (251) is pasted to divide it into a plurality of performance areas (251 to 253) when viewed from the front. A sub CPU (81) controlling displays on the liquid crystal display device (131) makes the liquid crystal display device (131) display three monsters in a first performance area (251) and then displays: a scene of the three monsters being unified into one monster across the first performance area (251) and a second performance area (252); and a scene of the unified one monster laying an egg across the second performance area (252) and the third performance area (253). <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 current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out is A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is achieved by a standard lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, 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, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and are provided in front of the reels when viewed from the front, and a plurality of reels that can rotate in a predetermined direction. A liquid crystal display device having a symbol display area that displays various types of symbols in a variable manner and stops the rotation of the reels, and the liquid crystal display device displays the plurality of reels. There is known a device that has a plurality of transmissive display portions that can be displayed through the screen and displays an image of a specific display pattern so as to straddle the plurality of transmissive display portions (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, the visibility of the specific display symbol is enhanced, and it is possible to clearly recognize that the specific display symbol is displayed even for a player who is concentrated on the display mode of the symbol by the reel. Is possible.
JP 2004-166912 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, in order to display the specific display symbols across a plurality of transparent display portions that can be displayed through the display of the reel, at least until the reel is rotated and stopped, Cannot display the specific display symbol. Therefore, there is a need to provide a gaming machine capable of further increasing the visibility of the specific display design as a result of reducing the restrictions on the timing at which the specific display design can be displayed, thereby diversifying the display mode of the specific display design. It has been.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the visibility of the effect by making the aspect of the effect across a plurality of regions more diverse.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and can be rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later), and are provided in front of the reel when viewed from the front. The symbol display area (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) in which the plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed by rotating and the plurality of types of symbols are stopped and displayed by stopping the rotation of the reel. A liquid crystal display device (for example, a liquid crystal display region 131 described later), liquid crystal display control means (for example, a sub-CPU 81 described later) for controlling display on the liquid crystal display device, and satisfying the start condition of the unit game A rotation control means (for example, a motor to be described later) for starting the rotation of the reel in response to the rotation and stopping the rotation of the reel in response to satisfying a predetermined stop condition. Moving circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control circuit 71 described later, and the like, and the liquid crystal display device divides into a plurality of video display areas when viewed from the front. A member (for example, a non-transparent film 211 described later), and the plurality of video display areas include a first video display area (for example, first rendering area 251 described later) and the first video display area. And an adjacent second video display area (for example, a second effect area 252 described later), and either the first video display area or the second video display area surrounds the symbol display area. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the liquid crystal display control means is configured to display the first video in the first video display area (for example, the video of three monsters displayed in the first presentation area 201 described later) ) After displaying the first video, the second video related to the first video (for example, three monsters are 1) across the first video display area and the second video display area. And the like, which are displayed across a first effect area 201 and a second effect area 252 to be described later), and the second image is displayed, then the second image display area A gaming machine that performs control to display a third video related to the second video (for example, a video in which one combined monster is displayed in a second effect area 252 described later).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the liquid crystal display device is provided with a non-transparent dividing member that divides the liquid crystal display device into a plurality of video display regions when viewed from the front. An effect straddling the first video display area and the second video display area in the area is performed. As a result, even with a single liquid crystal display device, it can appear as if there are a plurality of liquid crystal screens, and it can appear as if an effect is being performed across the plurality of liquid crystal screens. Therefore, the aspect of the production over a plurality of areas can be made more diverse.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine described in (1), either the first video display area or the second video display area displays various types of symbols by rotating the reel, and the rotation is performed. It is provided so as to surround a symbol display area for stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols by stopping. Then, the liquid crystal display control means first displays the first video in the first video display area, displays the first video, and then displays the first video display area and the second video display area. Control for displaying a second video related to the first video across the first video, displaying the second video, and then displaying a third video related to the second video in the second video display area I do.

  By doing in this way, in the video display area which does not surround the symbol display area among the first video display area and the second video display area, it is between the rotation of the reel and the stop. Video can also be displayed. As described above, since there are fewer restrictions on the timing of performing an effect across a plurality of regions, it is possible to provide various effects as compared to the case where there is such a restriction. Therefore, the aspect of the production straddling a plurality of areas can be made more diverse, and as a result, a gaming machine capable of further improving the visibility of the production can be provided.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), of the first video display area and the second video display area, the video display area provided so as to surround the symbol display area is the second video display area. The liquid crystal display control means displays the first video in the first video display area in response to satisfying the start condition, and displays the first video. The second video is displayed across the first video display area and the second video display area in response to the rotation of the reel being stopped by the rotation control means, and the second video is displayed. After displaying, the third video is displayed in the second video display area.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), during the period from when the reel rotates until it stops, it is possible to enjoy the effect in the first video display area, and then when all the reels stop rotating, The production straddling a plurality of areas can be performed using the first video display area that has already been used for the production and the second video display area in which the player's eyes tend to concentrate. In this way, for a player who has noticed that an effect is being performed even after the reel has been rotated until it stops, a predetermined image is displayed on the first effect screen. It is possible to give a sense of straddling the second production screen. In addition, for a player who has not noticed that an effect has been performed even after the reel has been rotated until it stops, a predetermined image is displayed from the first effect screen. It is possible to reliably provide an effect straddling the effect screen and an effect in which a predetermined video is moved to the second effect screen thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the visibility of the aspect of the effect straddling a plurality of regions.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel in which liquid crystal is sealed (for example, a liquid crystal panel 134 described later) and a front side of the liquid crystal panel when viewed from the front. A transparent panel (for example, a reel panel 133 to be described later), and the dividing member includes a non-transparent film (for example, a non-transparent film 211 to be described later). A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of video display areas are divided by sticking a transparent film on the transparent panel.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), when the liquid crystal display device is physically divided into a plurality of video display regions when viewed from the front, it is performed at a lower cost than when a transparent panel is colored. Can do. Moreover, it is not necessary to change the manufacturing process of a liquid crystal display device except the process of sticking a non-permeable film to a permeable panel. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the aspect of the production over a plurality of areas, and as a result, to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the visibility of the production at a low cost without providing new equipment. can do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further enhancing the visibility of the effect by making the aspect of the effect across a plurality of regions more diverse.

  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. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  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-production area 271 is a non-transparent area, and is an area where no production or the like is displayed.

  Therefore, the display unit 2 is provided with 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 the areas where the effects and the like are displayed. 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 to 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 amusement hall. The set value is determined corresponding to the probability of winning the winning combination, the payout rate associated therewith, and the like. 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 number sampled in this way, an internal winning combination or the like is determined based on an internal lottery table or the like stored in the main ROM 32, for example. An internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is indirectly associated with a corresponding symbol combination and a profit given to a player through a stop control mode corresponding to the internal winning combination or a display combination. It can be said that.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained 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 that establishes a winning combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number of winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) indicating 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 a 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 an effective line, the state shifts to an RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state). 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.

  Even when SB is established as a display combination, it is necessary to avoid that SB is established as a display combination in order to shift to the replay winning probability low probability state. In this regard, in the embodiment, when SB is determined as an internal winning combination, the fact is always notified (step S459 in FIG. 119 described later), so it is easy to avoid falling into the replay winning probability low probability state. it can.

  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 not to 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.

  Here, a combination of symbols corresponding to the low lip appearances 1 to 4 will be described. When the symbol combination “Blue 7-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line, the display combination becomes a low-rip output 1 and the symbol combination “Red 7-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line. When displayed, the display combination becomes a low lip score 2. In addition, when the symbol combination “white 7-bell-bell” is displayed along the effective line, the display combination becomes a low lip output 3, and the symbol combination “BAR-bell-bell” is displayed along the effective line. When “” is displayed, the display combination is a low-rip output 4. That is, any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the low lip appearances 1 to 4 is not a so-called “separation pattern” in which all symbols are different, but is a symbol combination according to a rule. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the low lip appearance has been established as the display combination.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the bonus operation time table will be described. The 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 at 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 6, 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 game 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 reason why the priority order is defined in this way is to preferentially stop the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, while avoiding the player's gambling. 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 reel that has stopped and the position of the symbol that has stopped. 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 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 the details will be described later, 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 143, 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 progression of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. Are configured on separate circuit boards.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 has a work area and storage area similar to the work area and storage area provided in the main RAM 33. 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, 9R and the like.

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

  In addition, the operation unit 17 is connected to the sub CPU 81. In the embodiment, information such as a game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 in response to the operation unit 17 being operated.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the effect stage in an Example is demonstrated.

  In the embodiment, the player stays on a different stage for each gaming state. For example, in the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state), it stays in the mini-thro stage (see FIG. 36 described later), and in the RT2 operating state (chance zone), it stays in the Sugoroku stage A (described later in FIG. 37). In the RT non-operating state (replay winning probability high probability state), the robot stays at Sugoroku Stage B (FIG. 38 described later).

  In these mini-thro stage, sugoroku stage A, or sugoroku stage B, different effects are performed. For example, on the mini slot stage, a minislot effect (FIGS. 45 to 51 described later), a monster coalescence effect (FIGS. 44 and 52 described later), and a dragon battle effect (FIGS. 78 to 85 described later) are performed. Further, in the sugoroku stage A, the sugoroku effect (FIGS. 53 to 77 described later) is performed. Then, in the sugoroku stage B, the sugoroku effect, the dragon battle effect, and the monster panic effect (FIGS. 86 to 105 described later) are performed. Although details are not described, various effects other than the above-described effects are also performed in the mini-thro stage, sugoroku stage A, or sugoroku stage B.

  In the RT3 operating state (carry-over state), an effect corresponding to the effect stage is performed by staying at the effect stage according to the state before shifting to the carry-over state. Further, during the RB gaming state, an effect for the bonus game is performed.

  A display example of the mini slot stage will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the mini slot stage, in the first effect area 251, a slot game (minislot effect) is played by mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R different from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, depending on the result of the mini slot effect, that is, the display result of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R, a monster coalescence effect and a dragon battle effect, which will be described later, are performed thereafter.

  With reference to FIG. 37, a display example of the sugoroku stage A will be described.

  In the sugoroku stage A, the sugoroku effect is performed in the third effect area 253. Specifically, based on the eyes displayed on the six-sided dice, the character 501 advances through the square 511, square 512, square 513, square 514, square 515, and square 516, and a stunning effect is performed. In this Sugoroku production, the character 501 only moves forward in the direction from the square 511 to the square 516, and does not move backward from the square 516 toward the square 511 (that is, the traveling direction of the character 501). Is one direction). Further, in the sugoroku stage A, “CZ” is displayed in the state notification area 254 and “2” is displayed in the navigation point notification area 255. The player can grasp the current game state from the display of the state notification area 254 and can grasp the current navigation point from the display of the navigation point notification area 255.

  Here, as described above, when the red bell or the blue bell (small pointer / replay data pointer “2” or “3”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the red bell or blue determined as the internal winning combination is determined. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell cannot be displayed along the effective line, a low lip appearance is displayed. Then, when a low lip appearance is displayed in the chance zone or the replay winning probability high probability state, the state shifts to a relatively unfavorable replay winning probability low probability state. Therefore, the player needs to perform a stop operation so that the low-lip appearance is not established as the display combination. In the embodiment, the red bell or the blue bell determined as the internal winning combination (that is, the low-lip appearance) (Information for avoiding) may be notified (assist time). The “navigation point” is information indicating the number of times this notification is performed.

  Even when SB is established as a display combination, the state shifts to a replay winning probability low probability state, but notification that SB is determined as an internal winning combination is always performed regardless of the navigation point.

  In the chance zone or replay winning probability high probability state, you can receive notifications to avoid low lip outcomes by the amount of this navigation point, but the replay winning probability after transitioning to the replay winning probability low probability state In a low-probability state, a replay win-probability that has shifted to after a game of 1,200 games can be notified in order to avoid a low lip outcome regardless of the navigation point. In addition, the replay winning probability high probability state that has been transferred after the 1200 game digestion in the replay winning probability low probability state after the transition to such a replay winning probability low probability state is hereinafter referred to as a “ceiling game state”.

  Therefore, in the ceiling gaming state, the player can easily avoid the transition from the replay winning probability high probability state to the replay winning probability low probability state, and as a result, the replay is determined as the internal winning combination with high probability. Therefore, the player can play the game without reducing the medals until the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the sugoroku effect, various effects are performed on the cell where the character 501 is stopped based on the image (that is, the type of cell). In FIG. 37, a treasure box 521 is displayed in a square 513, and a pitfall 522 is displayed in a square 515. For example, when the treasure box 521 is stopped on the square 513 where the treasure box 521 is displayed, an effect such as the appearance of “BONUS” from the treasure box is performed. Note that the square 511 is a square where the character 501 is stopped (that is, the square where the character 501 is stopped in the previous game), and the squares 512, 513, 514, and 515 are respectively one square ahead of the square 511, 2 It is a square ahead, 3 squares ahead, 4 squares ahead, 5 squares ahead. Therefore, in the Sugoroku effect, the square “6” ahead, which is the largest die, is not displayed, and the reason will be described later.

  In addition, the sugoroku effect in the sugoroku stage A is performed with the ground image 530 as the background.

  With reference to FIG. 38, a display example of the sugoroku stage B will be described.

  In Sugoroku Stage B, “E” character image 311, “X” character image 312, “T” character image 313, “R” character image 314, and “A” character image 315 are displayed in first effect area 251. . That is, “EXTRA” is displayed in the first effect area. Here, the “E” character image 311 and the “X” character image 312 are displayed blinking, and the “T” character image 313, the “R” character image 314, and the “A” character image 315 are turned off. (The brightness is lower than that of the “E” character image 311 and the “X” character image 312).

  In addition, a great effect is performed in the third effect area 253, “RT” is displayed in the state notification area 254, and “2” is displayed in the navigation point notification area 255. Here, the sugoroku stage B is performed in the RT non-operating state, but “RT” is displayed in the state notification area 254. This is because “RT” is a state in which replay is easily determined as an internal winning combination for the player, and such a state in which replay is easily determined as an internal winning combination is because the RT is inactive in the embodiment.

  Note that the “T” character image 313, the “R” character image 314, and the “A” character image 315 displayed in the first effect area 251 in FIG. Displayed flashing. In other words, the “E” character image 311 and the “X” character image 312 are displayed blinking when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied first, the “E” character image 311 blinks. When the predetermined condition is satisfied next, the “X” character image 312 blinks, and then the predetermined condition is satisfied. The “T” character image 313 blinks, and then the “R” character image 314 blinks when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the “A” character image 315 blinks when the predetermined condition is satisfied next. As a result, when the predetermined condition is satisfied five times, “EXTRA” blinks and is displayed in the first effect area 251. Note that when “EXTRA” blinks and is displayed, the player is in an advantageous state. This will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43.

  The sugoroku effect performed in the sugoroku stage B is basically the same as the sugoroku effect in the sugoroku stage A. However, the Sugoroku stage B is different from the Sugoroku stage A in that the Sugoroku stage B is performed against the background of the sky image 532.

  As described above, Sugoroku stage A stays in the chance zone (RT2 operation state), and Sugoroku stage B stays in the replay winning probability high probability state (RT non-operation state). The replay winning probability high-probability state is a state that shifts when 30 games are consumed in the chance zone (note that a low lip appearance or SB is not displayed in the 30th game in the chance zone). Here, when 30 chance zones are digested, the goal is reached in the sugoroku effect, and then the character 501 rises to the sky and the sugoroku effect is performed at the sugoroku stage B. Then, the production stage shifts from Sugoroku Stage A (ground) to Sugoroku Stage B (sky). In addition, in these gorgeous stage A and gorgeous stage B, the gorgeous effect is performed. That is, in the chance zone and the replay winning probability high probability state, a sugoroku effect that is a related effect in the third effect region 253 is performed.

  The AT lottery state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the RB gaming state is finished (when the bonus is finished), when the player moves to the chance zone where the player can enter the replay winning probability high probability state, if the low lip appearance is displayed in the chance zone, the player will enter the replay winning probability high probability state. Replay winning probability that is difficult to transition will shift to a low probability state. Therefore, in the embodiment, a navigation point indicating the number of times of receiving a notification for avoiding a low-lip appearance during the RB gaming state is given. The “AT lottery state” is a state in which a condition for giving a navigation point is defined, and is determined when a bonus is established as a display combination (see FIG. 142 described later). As this AT lottery state, “low probability”, “high probability”, “during CZ”, “during high lip”, “during ceiling”, and “BB3” are provided. The AT lottery state transition lottery table is a table used to perform a transition lottery between “low probability” and “high probability” among these AT lottery states.

  The AT lottery state transition lottery table is referred to for each unit game, and when the current AT lottery state (transition source) has a low probability, reference is made to (1) in FIG. If (original) is highly probable, reference is made to (2) in FIG. The AT lottery state transition lottery table includes lottery value information corresponding to the AT lottery state of the transition destination for each internal winning combination.

  The AT lottery state may shift from a low probability to a high probability only when the internal winning combination is replay or SB, and may shift from a high probability to a low probability only when the internal winning combination is replay. .

  With reference to FIG. 40, the lottery table classified by BB state will be described.

  The BB state identification table is referred to during the RB gaming state. The BB state identification table includes lottery values for the navigation points corresponding to the internal winning combination for each AT lottery state.

  (1) in FIG. 40 is referred to when the AT lottery state is “low probability”, “during CZ”, “during high lip”, or “during ceiling”, and (2) in FIG. Reference is made when the state is “high probability”, and FIG. 40 (3) is referenced when the AT lottery state is “BB3”. Here, when the bonus established as the display combination is BB3, the AT lottery state is “BB3”. Further, when the bonus established as the display combination is not BB3, the AT lottery state has a high probability when the game state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination is low lip (RT1 operation state). If the AT lottery state has a low probability, it becomes a “low probability”. On the other hand, if the game state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination is other than the low replay winning probability state, AT corresponding to the gaming state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination It becomes a lottery state. That is, when the game state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination is the chance zone (RT2 operating state), the AT lottery state is “CZ in progress” and high rip is in progress (RT inactive state) If it is, the AT lottery state is “high lip”, and if it is the ceiling game state, the AT lottery state is “in the ceiling”.

  Consider FIG. 40 in more detail. When (1) in FIG. 40 is compared with (2) in FIG. 40, (2) in FIG. 40 is easier to acquire navigation points than (1) in FIG. That is, it can be said that the AT lottery state “high probability” is a state where it is easier to obtain navigation points than the AT lottery state “low probability”, “during CZ”, “high lip”, or “under ceiling”. Note that (3) in FIG. 40 can be said to be a table in which a wide range of navigation points can be obtained compared to (1) and (2) in FIG.

  The RT lottery AT lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The RT lottery table at the end of RT2 is referred to when the chance zone (RT2 operation state) has been used for 30 games. The RT lottery AT lottery table includes lottery value information for each navigation point. According to the AT lottery table at the end of RT2, a navigation point of “10” or more is always determined when 30 chance zones are consumed.

  In this way, a navigation point is always given when the chance zone shifts to the replay winning probability high probability state. Therefore, the player can receive at least 10 notifications for avoiding low lip outcomes in the replay winning probability high probability state, and immediately after shifting to the replay winning probability high probability state, the replay winning probability is low. It is possible to prevent the transition to the probability state. As a result, the player can play the game with peace of mind without causing the player to be dissatisfied with the replay winning probability high probability state immediately ending.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the EXTRA navigation point number lottery table will be described.

  In the EXTRA-time Navi point number lottery table, when the next EXTRA-acquired navigation point is not set when 30 chance games are consumed (see step S740 in FIG. 140 described later), or the EXTRA-acquired navigation point is given. (See step S478 in FIG. 120 described later).

  The “extra-acquired navigation point” is a navigation point that is given when the EXTRA counter becomes 5 in the replay winning probability high probability state. The EXTRA counter is a counter that counts the number of times a lottery based on an internal winning combination is won in a replay winning probability high probability state. This lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The EXTRA navigation point number lottery table includes lottery value information for each EXTRA acquired navigation point. The navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA determined by the lottery table based on the number of navigation points at the time of EXTRA are stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 83 and given when the EXTRA counter becomes 5 (step of FIG. 120 described later). (See S478). Thus, in the embodiment, when the EXTRA counter becomes 5, the EXTRA-acquired navigation point to be given in the future is determined in advance. The EXTRA-acquired navigation point is cleared when the replay winning probability low probability state (RT1 operation state) is entered (see step S735 in FIG. 140 described later). It is also cleared when an EXTRA-acquired navigation point is given (in this case, a new EXTRA-acquired navigation point is determined and stored (see step S478 in FIG. 120)).

  Note that the EXTRA-acquired navigation point determined in advance is notified to the player using a QR code. Therefore, the player can grasp the previously acquired navigation point at EXTRA by reading the QR code using a mobile phone or the like. And when there are a large number of navigation points acquired in EXTRA that have been determined in advance, the subsequent game will be performed with expectation, and the interest of the game will be improved.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the EXTRA acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination will be described.

  The EXTRA acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination is referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state excluding the ceiling gaming state (see step S473 in FIG. 120 described later), and includes lottery value information regarding the lottery result for each internal winning combination. ing. The lottery results include “winning (winning)” and “losing”. When the lottery result is “winning”, the EXTRA counter is incremented by 1 (see step S475 in FIG. 120). When the EXTRA counter reaches 5, EXTRA-acquired navigation points are awarded. It should be noted that the added EXTRA counter is cleared when the replay winning probability shifts to the low probability state (see step S735 in FIG. 140 described later).

  According to the EXTRA acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination, if the internal winning combination is SP watermelon, the lottery result is always “winning”. If the internal winning combination is both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon, or SB, " Here, when the EXTRA counter becomes 5, the acquired navigation point at the time of EXTRA is given, that is, the navigation point is added.

  In this way, when the internal winning combination is both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon, or SB, the number of wins and the SP watermelon are internal When the number of times determined as a winning combination reaches a predetermined number (5 times), the navigation point is added. Therefore, with regard to the addition of the navigation point, the interest can be improved over a plurality of games, and the interest of the entire gaming machine can be improved.

  The internal winning combination EXTRA acquisition lottery table is referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state. That is, the EXTRA counter is added only in the replay winning probability high probability state. Therefore, the acquisition Navi point at the time of EXTRA is given only in the replay winning probability high probability state. Therefore, in the replay winning probability high probability state, it is possible to add not only the benefit of increasing the probability of internal replay winning, but also the number of times of receiving notifications to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state The benefit of becoming can also be received.

  Here, the relationship between the value of the EXTRA counter and “EXTRA” (see FIG. 36) displayed in the first effect area 251 in the sugoroku stage B (high probability state of replay winning probability) will be described. “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 stops at the treasure chest square in the sugoroku production, and the characters “E”, “X”, “T”, “R”, and “A” appear from the treasure chest (see the following figure). 53), the corresponding character images 311 to 315 blink. Accordingly, the predetermined condition for the character images 311 to 315 to blink is that the character image “E”, “X”, “T”, “R”, or “A” appears from the treasure chest in the treasure chest space in the sugoroku production. That is. It is to be noted that the characters “E”, “X”, “T”, “R”, and “A” appear in the treasure chest in this way when the EXTRA counter is added. Therefore, the value of the EXTRA counter basically matches the portion of “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 in the sugoroku stage B that is blinking. However, even though the EXTRA counter is added, there is a case where the treasure box does not stop in the sugoroku effect. In this case, the value of the EXTRA counter and “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 in the sugoroku stage B are displayed. The flashing part does not match. Even when the two do not match in this way, it is easy to stop at the treasure chest in the sugoroku production.

  Therefore, it can be said that “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 notifies the value of the EXTRA counter. This notification is not necessarily performed in a game to which the EXTRA counter is added. Therefore, for example, when the internal winning combination is a double bell (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon, or SB, the EXTRA counter is added. In the game, even if the display of “EXTRA” does not change, the player can have an expectation that the EXTRA counter has been added.

  Further, since the EXTRA counter is cleared only when the replay winning probability is shifted to the low probability state, the bonus (BB1 to BB3) is determined as the internal winning combination without shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state. In this case, the value of the EXTRA counter is held. Therefore, when the value of the EXTRA counter is cleared, it becomes easy for the EXTRA counter to count five, and as a result, it becomes easy to receive an additional navigation point.

[Mini slot production]
With reference to FIGS. 44 to 52, the mini-slot effect in the mini-slot stage and the monster merge effect performed in the mini-slot stage will be described.

  In the mini slot effect, the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R is determined based on the internal winning combination or the like. Here, when determining the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R, first, it is determined whether or not to perform the monster coalescence effect.

  With reference to FIG. 44, a monster coalescence effect lottery table for determining whether or not to perform a monster coalescence effect will be described.

  The monster coalescence production lottery table is referred to in the replay winning probability low probability state, and includes lottery value information as to whether or not to perform the coalescence production corresponding to the internal winning combination. (1) in FIG. 44 is a monster coalescing effect lottery table for non-bonus times, and is referred to when bonuses (BB1 to BB3) are not included in the internal winning combination. (2) in FIG. 44 is a bonus monster combination effect lottery table, which is referred to when a bonus is included in the internal winning combination.

  Referring to the monster merger effect lottery table, (2) the bonus time is more likely to be determined as (1) the union bonus 1, the merger effect 2, or the merged effect 3 than the non-bonus time. More specifically, replay, one bell, both bells, or special bells are not (1) union effect 1, union effect 2, or union effect 3 is not determined for non-bonus use. 2) For the bonus time, the union effect 1, the union effect 2, or the union effect 3 may be determined.

  Although details will be described later (see FIGS. 50 and 52, which will be described later), when the coalescing effect 1, the coalescing effect 2, or the coalescing effect 3 is determined, the replay winning probability low probability state (mini-thro stage) is performed. A monster is displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R in the mini slot effect, and a monster merge effect is performed.

  Here, the arrangement of symbols displayed on the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R is as shown in FIG. For example, when “7” is displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R, it means that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Note that the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R basically stop based on the player's stop operation. Here, the stop order of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R is always performed in the order of the mini reels 303L, 303R, and 303C (the order of left, right, and middle).

  In the mini-slot effect, after determining whether or not to perform the monster merge effect, the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R is determined.

  The minislot state group lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. This minislot state group lottery table is provided for each AT lottery state, effect state, and bonus information. The “production state” is determined based on whether or not the final game is a continuous production, or whether or not it is determined to perform a monster combination production. For example, the production state “normal” is not the final game of the continuous production, and is a case where it is not determined to perform the monster combination production.

  The minislot state group lottery table includes lottery value information for a selected group pattern (ms_ptn_No.) Corresponding to an internal winning combination. The selected group pattern has information as shown in FIG. 51 for each pattern. For example, in the case of “ms_ptn_1”, the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R is “separated (all different)”. In the case of “ms_ptn_2”, the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R is “other assortment (other than“ 7 ”,“ Do ”,“ BAR ”, and“ monster ”).

  Note that “BB confirmation” means that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, and then the screen shifts to a bonus confirmation screen. The “reach eye” means that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, but does not shift to the bonus confirmation screen thereafter. Further, the “chance” means something that can be expected more than the “break” when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the example of the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R shown in FIG. 51 is merely an example, and is not limited thereto. For example, even if they are all different, they can be “reach eyes”. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by providing a non-displayed item other than the case where a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  46 and 47 will be referred to. FIG. 46 is a mini lottery state group lottery table which is referred to when the AT lottery state is low probability, the performance state is normal, and the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination. FIG. 47 is a mini lottery state group lottery table which is referred to when the AT lottery state is high probability, the production state is normal, and the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination. That is, FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 are different depending on whether the AT lottery state is “low probability” or “high probability”.

  46 and 47, attention is focused on “ms_ptn_6” when the internal winning combination is “losing”. Here, the content of “ms_ptn_6” is “tempered out”. That is, only the display of the mini reel 303C that stops last is different from the display of the other mini reels 303L and 303R.

  When the AT lottery state is “high probability” (FIG. 47), the probability that “ms_ptn_6” is determined is higher than when the AT lottery state is “low probability” (FIG. 46). More specifically, when the internal winning combination is “losing” and the AT lottery probability is “high probability”, “ms_ptn_6” is determined with a high probability of “24000/32768”. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is “losing” and the AT lottery probability is “low probability”, “ms_ptn_6” is determined to have a low probability of “2000/32768”. In other words, when the AT lottery state is “high probability”, the tempering failure frequently occurs in the mini-slot effect, and when the AT lottery state is “low probability”, the tempering failure is not so much in the mini-slot effect. Does not appear.

  The notification of whether the current AT lottery state is “high probability” or “low probability” is made by a plurality of effect areas physically separated by attaching the non-transparent film 211 to the reel panel 133. The first production area 251 in the range 251 to 253 is used. As a result, even with one liquid crystal display device 131, it is possible to make it appear as if there are a plurality of liquid crystal screens, and notification is made on one liquid crystal screen among the plurality of liquid crystal screens. Can show. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the mode in a new mode that has not been conventionally available, and reducing individual differences among players regarding the ease of grasping the notification.

  In order to provide such a new notification mode, it is only necessary to attach the non-transparent film 211 to the liquid crystal display device 131. For example, an electromagnet is fitted at one end and a permanent magnet is fitted at the other end. It is not necessary to replace the circuit board itself of the main control circuit 71 required when the spring is provided between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the stopper. Therefore, in providing a new notification mode, the gaming machine used in the game store can be reused as much as possible.

  Further, for the developer who creates the program, if a part of the subroutine related to the liquid crystal display is changed, the new notification mode can be provided, so that the burden on creating the program can be reduced. .

  From the above, when notifying information related to a game in a new manner that has not existed in the past, the individual difference of the player with respect to the ease of grasping the notification is reduced, the replacement of members is minimized, and the program is It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the manufacturing cost by reducing the burden on the developer to be created.

  Refer to FIG. FIG. 48 is a mini lottery state group lottery table that is referred to regardless of the AT lottery state when the production state is the continuous production final game and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination.

  According to this minislot state group lottery table, when the production state is the continuous production final game and the bonus is not decided as the internal winning combination, “ms_ptn_7” or “ms_ptn_8” is always decided. That is, “7 tempered out” or “bonus tempered out” is determined.

  Here, as described above, the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R basically stop based on the player's stop operation. That is, the mini reel 303L stops based on the first stop operation, the mini reel 303R stops based on the second stop operation, and the mini reel 303C stops based on the third stop operation. However, the mini-reel 303 </ b> C that stops last during the continuous production (during the dragon battle production) stops with the end of the production, not the third stop operation. In other words, during the dragon battle effect (while continuing), the mini reel 303C stops not with the third stop operation but with the end of the effect of each game. And in the continuous production final game, the mini reel 303C does not stop at the end of the production, but always stops in the form of “7 tempered out” or “bonus tempered out”.

  In this way, during the continuous production, the result of the mini slot production is not displayed before the result of the continuous production is displayed, and the player plays the game with expectation to the end regarding the continuous production and the mini slot production. It can be carried out.

  In the embodiment, the group lottery table by mini-slot state for the case where the production state is the continuous production final game and the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is omitted, but in this case, it is always “ms_ptn_3”. Is determined. That is, “BB confirmation” is determined. Even in this case, the mini reel 303C that stops last is not the third stop operation, but stops when the effect ends. In this way, in the last game of continuous production, regardless of whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the symbols corresponding to bonuses such as “7”, “Do”, and “BAR” are always displayed in the minislot production. It becomes a form of a temper. Then, whether or not the templated shape is finally established or not is determined along with the end of the continuous performance. Therefore, the player can play a game with expectation to the end regarding the continuous effect and the minislot effect, regardless of whether the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination or not.

  Refer to FIG. FIG. 49 is a mini lottery state group lottery table that is referred to regardless of the AT lottery state when the effect state is normal and the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. According to the group drawing table according to the minislot state, when the production state is normal and the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, “ms_ptn_3” or “ms_ptn_5”, that is, “BB confirmed” or “reach” May be determined. As a result, the player can grasp that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination from the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R.

  Refer to FIG. FIG. 50 is a mini lottery state group lottery table that is referred to regardless of the presence or absence of the AT lottery state and bonus when the production state is monster coalescence. In other words, it is a group lottery table classified by minislot state that is referred to when it is determined to perform the monster coalescence effect in FIG. 44 described above. According to the minislot state group lottery table, “ms_ptn_4”, that is, “monster” is always determined. As a result, monsters are displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R, and then a monster coalescence effect is performed.

  This monster coalescence effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  In a minislot effect performed in the first effect area 251, if a monster is displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R ((2) in FIG. 52), the displayed monster moves to the second effect area 252. ((3) in FIG. 52). That is, the monster displayed on the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R moves in the effect areas 251 and 252 divided by the non-effect area 271.

  And when a monster moves to the 2nd production area 252, those monsters unite and transform into G monster 531 ((4) of Drawing 52). Then, the transformed G monster 531 spits out the egg 535 from the mouth to the third effect area 253 ((5) and (6) in FIG. 52). When spouted into the third effect area 253, the egg 535 breaks and a character image 539 of “Dragon Battle !!” appears from the inside. That is, the egg 535 moves in the effect areas 252 and 253 divided by the non-effect area 271. As described above, when the character image 539 “Dragon Battle!” Appears from the egg 535, a dragon battle effect is performed. It should be noted that the dragon battle effect is determined as the development destination as in this display example when the effect determined in FIG. 44 is “merging effect 3”, and other coalescing effects (merging effect 1 or 2). ), Another development destination is displayed. In other words, the characters displayed in the character image appearing from the egg 535 vary depending on the effect determined in FIG. 44, and when the effect determined in FIG. ”Appears, and in the case of another coalescing effect 1 or coalescing effect 2, another character image appears. When another character image appears, an effect corresponding to the appearing character image is subsequently performed.

  Therefore, in the monster coalescence effect, effects that are continuous in time and related to each other are performed across the first effect area 251, the second effect area 252, and the third effect area 253 divided by the non-effect area 271. .

  In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 131 is provided with a non-transparent dividing member that is divided into a plurality of effect regions 251 to 253 when viewed from the front, and the effect regions 251 to 253 divided by the division members. The monster coalescing production is done. As a result, even with a single liquid crystal display device, it can appear as if there are a plurality of liquid crystal screens, and it can appear as if an effect is being performed across the plurality of liquid crystal screens.

  Further, in the embodiment, the effect areas having no symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the effect areas having the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are alternately arranged, so that the reels 3L, 3C, Between the rotation of 3R and the stop, the presentation area 21L, 21C, 21R is produced in the production area, and after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the design display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are displayed. It is possible to perform an effect that spans the effect area having the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R from the effect area that is not provided. In this way, when performing the production, there is no restriction that the production cannot be performed until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated and stopped. It becomes possible to do.

[Sugoroku production]
With reference to FIG. 53 to FIG. 77, the sugoroku effect in the sugoroku stage A or the sugoroku stage B will be described.

  Sugoroku production is roughly performed by explanation of the type of square, determination of a square (stopping square) to be stopped by sugoroku, and determination of a newly created square (created square) for advancement to stop. The types of squares will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 55, the determination of stop masses will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 65, and the determination of created squares will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 77.

[Description of cell type]
53 is a mass type (sg_mas_No.) Correspondence table. “Sg_mas_No.” Is used to specify the type of cell. For example, “sg_mas_1” is a “hole”. If there is a possibility that a low-lip appearance or SB is displayed, it is determined to stop preferentially, and the character falls by displaying the low-lip appearance or SB. Even when stopped at the “hole”, if the red bell or the blue bell can be displayed instead of the low lip appearance, the character does not fall. “Sg_mas_7” is a “treasure box”. When the EXTRA counter is added, or when the value of the EXTRA counter does not match the blinking mode of “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251, it is decided to stop preferentially, and from the treasure chest, “ E "," X "," T "," R "," A "appear. When a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, “BONUS” may appear from the treasure chest.

  “Sg_mas — 4” is “development”. When the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, it is easy to decide to stop, and then it develops into a continuous production such as a dragon battle production or a monster panic production. Whether to develop into a dragon battle effect or a monster panic effect is determined by the development effect lottery table of FIG.

  The development effect lottery table is referred to when it is determined to stop at “development” (step S532 in FIG. 124), and includes information on lottery values for development destinations corresponding to the presence or absence of a bonus. The continuous production of the development destination is determined by lottery based on the development production lottery table.

  Referring to FIG. 53, “sg_mas_6” is a “QR code”. If the value of the EXTRA counter matches the blinking mode of “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 in the state where the replay winning probability is high, it may be determined to stop, and the liquid crystal display device 131 has a QR code. Is displayed. The player can grasp the navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA determined by reading the QR code with a mobile phone or the like that owns the QR code.

  Note that the QR code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 differs based on the EXTRA-acquired navigation points determined as shown in FIG.

  Thus, the EXTRA-acquired navigation point determined in advance is notified to the player using the QR code. Therefore, the player can grasp the previously acquired navigation point at EXTRA by reading the QR code using a mobile phone or the like. And when there are a large number of navigation points acquired in EXTRA that have been determined in advance, the subsequent game will be performed with expectation, and the interest of the game will be improved.

[Determine stop mass]
The determination of the stop mass will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop mass is roughly determined based on the state and the internal winning combination. Specifically, the stop mass state type (sg_game_st_No.) Is determined based on the state and the presence / absence of a bonus, and the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Is determined based on the “sg_game_st_No.”. The stop mass is roughly determined by the “sg_stop_No.”.

  Here, the “state” used for determining the stop mass includes “in chance zone (in CZ)”, “chance zone 30 game (CZ 30 game)”, “replay winning probability high probability state and EXTRA counter value The state in which the blinking mode of “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 matches (there is no high Lip EXTRA change), and the state where the EXTRA counter is added in the replay winning probability high probability state or the value of the EXTRA counter And “EXTRA” blinking mode displayed in the first effect area 251 does not match (high lip EXTRA change or mismatch). The “chance zone 30 game” is also “in the chance zone”, but in this case, “chance zone 30 game”.

  The “stop cell state type (sg_game_st_No.)” Is information used to determine the “search order table (sg_stop_No.)”, And is shown for each “stop cell state type (sg_game_st_No.)”. A search order table lottery table for determining a “search order table (sg_stop_No.)” As shown in FIGS. 57 to 61 is provided. The “search order table (sg_stop_No.)” Is information for roughly determining a stop cell (see FIG. 62).

  56 is a stop mass state type (sg_game_st_No.) Determination table. This stop mass state type determination table is provided for each navigation point, and is referred to in the chance zone (RT2 operating state) and the replay winning probability high probability state (RT non-operating state). The stop cell state type determination table includes information on the “state” used for determining the stop cell and information on the stop cell state type (sg_game_st_No.) Corresponding to the presence / absence of a bonus.

  For example, if there is no navigation point and no bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the chance zone, “sg_game_st_1” is determined as the stop mass state type.

  The search order table lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The search order table lottery table is provided for each “sg_game_st_No.”, And is referred to in the chance zone and the replay winning probability high probability state. The search order table lottery table includes lottery value information regarding the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Corresponding to the internal winning combination. By lottery based on this search order table lottery table, “sg_stop_No.” Is determined, and a stop cell is roughly determined.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 62, the search order table “sg_stop_No.” Has information on the priority order for the cell type to be determined as a stop cell and the stop information determined when there is no cell type corresponding to this priority order. Contains trout information.

  For example, in the case of “sg_stop_2”, “sg_mas — 3 (small role)” is determined as the priority “1”, and “sg_mas — 2 (blank)” is determined as the priority “2”. By the way, there are cases where “sg_mas — 3” with priority “1” and “sg_mas — 2” with priority “2” do not exist in the square displayed in the Sugoroku effect. In such a case, “sg_mas_2” is created six squares ahead, and it is decided to stop.

  Here, as will be described in detail later, in the Sugoroku production, a stop cell is determined, and a cell (created cell) for the amount of advance is created and displayed. That is, the progress destination square in the next game is determined in the current game. By the way, when the stop square is determined based on the internal winning combination, etc., if the destination square in the next game has already been determined, there is a risk of inconsistency between the stop square and the internal winning combination. There is.

  With respect to this point, the Sugoroku production does not display the square “6” that is the largest of the dice, and if there is no square corresponding to the priority set for each search order table “sg_stop_No.” A square corresponding to any of the priority rankings “1” to “3” is created at the square ahead and determined as a stop square. As a result, it is possible to prevent the character from moving to only one direction, but to stop at a square inconsistent with the internal winning combination. For this reason, there is no control that causes the player to feel distrust (such as traveling in the opposite direction) in order to match the internal winning combination with the stop mass, and the player feels distrust. A gaming machine that is not allowed to be provided can be provided.

  When the stop mass is determined, the dice eyes are determined based on the determined stop mass. For example, when the determined stop cell is two cells ahead, “2” is determined as the dice eye. If there is no square corresponding to the priority order, “6” is determined as the die roll.

  Consider stop mass. Referring to FIG. 62, “sg_mas_4 (development)” may be determined as a stop cell by “sg_stop — 3” to “sg_stop — 7” or “sg_stop — 11”. 57 to 61, "sg_stop_3" to "sg_stop_7" or "sg_stop_11" may be determined by "sg_game_st_4" in particular (it may be determined by "sg_game_st_9"). . Then, “sg_game_st_4” is determined when there is a bonus in the replay winning probability high probability state with reference to FIG. Therefore, it can be said that “sg_mas — 4 (development)” is likely to be determined as a stop cell when there is a bonus in a replay winning probability high probability state. As described above, a square that is easily determined by the state, the internal winning combination, or the like is provided in the square.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the Sugoroku stop position search start position lottery table will be described. The sugoroku stop position search position lottery table is referred to when determining the stop mass in the sugoroku effect (step S515 in FIG. 123), and includes lottery value information corresponding to the search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.).

  The search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.) Includes priority order information for the search cell as shown in FIG. For example, in the case of “sg_search_ptn_1”, the search is performed for the first cell first, the second cell next is searched next, the third cell destination is searched next, the fourth cell destination is searched next, the fifth cell destination is searched next, Search last. By providing a plurality of such search patterns, it is possible to give variations to the place where the character stops. In other words, when the search order table is “sg_stop — 1 (blank priority)”, even if a blank (sg_mas — 2) is displayed at the first square and the fourth square ahead, according to the search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.). Stop mass can be 1 square ahead or 4 square ahead.

  With reference to FIG. 65, an example of determining the stop mass of the sugoroku effect will be described.

  Here, a case where “sg_stop — 18” is determined as the search order table and “sg_search_ptn — 3” is determined as the “search pattern” will be described as an example. Note that “sg_stop — 18” is priority order 1 “sg_mas — 6 (QR code)” and priority order 2 “sg_mas — 2 (blank)”. If there is no square corresponding to priority order 1 and priority order 2, “6 squares ahead” Sg_mas — 6 (QR code) ”is created and stopped. In addition, “sg_search_ptn_3” includes priority 1 (3 squares ahead), priority 2 (4 squares ahead), priority 3 (5 squares ahead), priority 4 (1 square ahead), priority 5 (2 squares ahead) ).

  (1) of FIG. 65 is stop cell determination example 1, and the displayed cells are one cell destination “sg_mas_2”, two cell destinations “sg_mas_6”, three cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, four cell destinations “sg_mas_2”. This is a case of 5 squares ahead “sg_mas_2”.

  In stop mass determination example 1, since “sg_mas_6” of priority 1 is ahead by 2 squares, “sg_mas_6” ahead of 2 squares is decided as a stop square. At this time, the dice roll is 2.

  (2) of FIG. 65 is a stop cell determination example 2, and the displayed cells are one cell destination “sg_mas_2”, two cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, three cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, four cell destinations “sg_mas_2”. This is a case of 5 squares ahead “sg_mas_3”.

  In stop mass determination example 2, since “sg_mas — 6” with priority 1 does not exist, “sg_mas — 2” with priority 2 is determined as a stop mass. Note that “sg_mas_2” is located at 2 squares and 4 squares ahead, but the priority of the search square is higher at 4 squares ahead. Therefore, “sg_mas — 2” ahead of 4 squares is determined as the stop square. At this time, the dice roll is 4.

  (3) of FIG. 65 is stop cell determination example 3, and the displayed cells are one cell destination “sg_mas_3”, two cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, three cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, four cell destinations “sg_mas_3”. This is a case of 5 squares ahead “sg_mas_3”.

  In stop cell determination example 3, since “sg_mas — 6” with priority 1 and “sg_mas — 2” with priority 2 do not exist, “sg_mas — 6” is created 6 cells ahead and stopped. That is, “sg_mas — 6” newly created six squares ahead is determined as the stop square. At this time, the dice roll is 6.

[Determination of creation mass]
With reference to FIGS. 66 to 77, the determination of the created cell will be described.

  In the Sugoroku production, the stop square is determined, and a square (created square) for the advance is created and displayed for the next game. By the way, when the sugoroku effect is performed in the chance zone or the replay winning probability high probability state, the chance zone or the replay winning probability high probability state may shift to the replay winning probability low probability state (RT1 operation state). Then, when shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state, the character basically stops at “sg_mas_1 (hole)” and the character falls. And since the internal winning combination in the next game has not yet been determined, in the case of SB, red bell or blue bell being determined as the internal winning combination, It is desirable that “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is displayed on the screen.

  That is, for the player, it is possible to grasp that “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is displayed in the progression direction of the character, and that there is a possibility of transition to a replay winning probability low probability state. This is because the game can be held and the fun of the game can be improved.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, a pitfall flag is provided for determining whether or not “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is displayed in the character traveling direction. FIG. 66 shows an example of setting this pitfall flag. When the pitfall flag is on, it indicates that “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is displayed in the character's traveling direction. When the pitfall flag is off, “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is displayed in the character's traveling direction. Indicates that it is not displayed. When the pitfall flag is off, “sg_mas — 1 (hole)” is easily created as a creation cell.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 66, the squares displayed in the character's moving direction are one square destination “sg_mas_2”, two square destinations “sg_mas_2”, three square destinations “sg_mas_3”, four square destinations “sg_mas_1”. Hole) ”, 5 square points“ sg_mas_2 ”will be described. In this case, when the dice eyes are “1” to “3”, “sg_mas — 1 (hole)” exists in the moving direction of the character. Therefore, the pitfall flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the dice are “4” to “6”, there is no “sg_mas_1 (hole)” in the moving direction of the character after moving (the moving direction of the character of the next game). . Therefore, the pitfall flag is set to off.

  Referring to (2) of FIG. 66, the square displayed in the character's moving direction is one square ahead “sg_mas_1 (hole)”, two squares ahead “sg_mas_2”, three squares ahead “sg_mas_3”, four squares ahead A case of “sg_mas_2” and 5 squares “sg_mas_2” will be described. In this case, there is no “sg_mas_1 (hole)” in the moving direction of the character after moving (the moving direction of the character in the next game) regardless of the dice. Therefore, the pitfall flag is set to off regardless of the dice eyes.

  Here, the created cell is roughly determined based on the state, the internal winning combination, and the pitfall flag. Specifically, the state type for created square (sg_game_make_No.) Is determined based on the state and the presence / absence of a bonus, and the big square creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Is determined based on this “sg_game_make_No.” And the presence / absence of a pitfall flag. . The created cell is roughly determined by the “sg_edit_gpr_No.”.

  The “state” used to determine the created cell includes “in chance zone (in CZ)”, “chance zone 28th game (CZ28 game)”, “chance zone 29th game (CZ29 game)”, “Chance zone 30th game (CZ30 game)”, “Replay winning probability high probability state in which EXTRA counter value and“ EXTRA ”blinking in the first effect area 251 match (high lip EXTRA) No change) ”,“ a state in which the EXTRA counter is added in the replay winning probability high probability state, or a state in which the value of the EXTRA counter does not match the blinking mode of “EXTRA” displayed in the first effect area 251 (high EXTRA changes or disagreement) ”and“ replay winning probability high probability state and stop mass is an evolved mass ” There is. The “chance zone 28th game” is also “in the chance zone”, but in this case “chance zone 28th game”. The same applies to “chance zone 29th game” and “chance zone 30th game”.

  The “created mass state type (sg_game_make_No.)” Is information used to determine the “sucrose mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.)”, And for each “created mass state type (sg_game_make_No.)”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 70, a “sucrose mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.)” Is provided. “Sugorokumass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.)” Is information for roughly determining the creation space (see FIG. 71).

  FIG. 67 is a creation cell state type (sg_game_make_No.) Determination table. This created mass state type determination table is provided for each navigation point, and is referred to in the chance zone (RT2 operating state) and the replay winning probability high probability state (RT non-operating state). The created cell state type determination table includes information on a created cell state type (sg_game_make_No.) Corresponding to the “state” used for determining the created cell and information on the presence or absence of a bonus.

  For example, when there is no navigation point in the chance zone 29th game and the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination, “sg_game_make_3” is determined as the created mass state type.

  With reference to FIG. 68 to FIG. 70, the lottery table (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Lottery table will be described. The Sgorokumas creation group lottery table is provided for each “sg_game_make_No.” And is referred to in the chance zone and the replay winning probability high probability state. The scourge mass creation group lottery table includes lottery value information regarding the scrokmas creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Corresponding to the pitfall flag. The lottery based on the lottery table creation group lottery table determines the square group creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) And roughly determines the creation square.

  In other words, the Sugoku mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Includes information about the mass created with priority as shown in FIG.

  Then, based on the Sugoku mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.), A Sugoku creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) That specifically determines the created mass is determined, and a created mass is created.

  FIGS. 72 to 77 are lottery table (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Lottery tables for determining a scrok creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) From a sugokumass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.).

  This scourge mass creation pattern lottery table includes lottery value information on the scrokoma mass creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Corresponding to the planned dice eye. The black square creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Includes specific creation square information for each number of squares to be created. Note that the number of cells to be created is basically the same as the number of dice eyes, but when the number of dice eyes is “6”, the number is “5”. This is because only 5 squares ahead are displayed in the character's traveling direction.

  In addition, since the scourge mass creation group lottery table (FIGS. 68 to 70) includes lottery value information corresponding to the pitfall flag, priority is given to the case where “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is not displayed in the character advancing direction. Then, “sg_mas_1 (hole)” can be created. In other words, when “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is not displayed in the advancing direction (pitfall flag is off), a blackboard creation group that determines a blackboard creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) For creating “sg_mas_1 (hole)” preferentially (Sg_edit_gpr_No.) Is determined.

  Specifically, referring to (1) of FIG. 68, when the pitfall flag is OFF, (sg_edit_gpr_1) is determined as the sucrose mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.). Then, in (sg_edit_gpr_1), as shown in (1) of FIG. 72, a black-mass creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) That preferentially creates “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is determined.

  On the other hand, when the pitfall flag is on, (sg_edit_gpr_2) or (sg_edit_gpr_11) is determined. In this case, the sucrose mass creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) For creating “sg_mas_1 (hole)” is not so determined (see (2) in FIG. 72 and (11) in FIG. 77).

  In the embodiment, 134 types are provided as sucrose mass creation patterns (sg_edit_ptn_No.) ((Sg_edit_ptn_1) to (sg_edit_ptn_134)). Some of these Sugokumass creation patterns (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Are determined by only one Sugokumass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.), And some are determined by a plurality of Sugokumass creation groups (sg_edit_gpr_No.).

  In this way, in the sugoroku production, according to the determination of the stop mass (in response to the determination of the dice eyes), a new cell is created for the amount of advance. Therefore, the player can grasp the status of the game in the next game and can feel the feeling of continuing the game.

[Dragon Battle Direction]
The dragon battle effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The dragon battle effect is an effect in which the character 501 and the dragon 505 confront each other in the third effect area 253 (see FIG. 78). The dragon battle effect is continued for up to four games, but may end without continuing four games. In the dragon battle effect, cards 551, 552, 553, 554, and 555a are displayed between the character 501 and the dragon 505. The cards 551, 552, 553, 554, and 555a are displayed in rotation and one card is selected. The dragon battle effect is performed by the selected one card (see FIG. 84 described later). In the dragon battle effect, when the character 501 wins the dragon 505, it is determined that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. In other words, it can be said that the dragon battle effect is an effect that is continuously performed over four games and notifies the bonus. Note that the character 501 always wins when the dragon battle effect is continuously performed for four games.

  Here, in the arrangement of cards displayed between the character 501 and the dragon 505, three types of patterns are provided. FIG. 79 is a dragon battle card array lottery table for determining one pattern from the three patterns.

  The dragon battle card array lottery table is referred to when the dragon battle effect flag is on, and includes information on lottery values for an array pattern corresponding to information on the presence / absence of a bonus. The dragon battle effect flag is a flag for determining whether or not to perform a dragon battle effect.

  In the embodiment, pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 3 are provided as array patterns. In these arrangement patterns, the fifth card is different. Specifically, in Pattern 1, “Pachinko” is displayed as the fifth card, “Thunder” is displayed as the fifth card in Pattern 2, and “Thunder” is displayed as the fifth card in Pattern 3. “Apple” is displayed.

  Considering FIG. 79, pattern 3 (apple) is more easily selected when there is a bonus (when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination) than when there is no bonus (when a bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination). . Therefore, when the pattern 3 is determined as the arrangement pattern, the player can have a certain expectation that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIGS. 80 to 83, a dragon battle effect lottery table for determining the specific content of the dragon battle effect will be described. The dragon battle effect lottery table is provided for each of the arrangement patterns and the presence / absence of a bonus, and includes lottery value information regarding “effect No.” corresponding to the internal winning combination. For example, FIG. 81 is a dragon battle effect lottery table when the arrangement pattern is pattern 1 (pachinko) and there is a bonus, (1) is referred to in the first game of the dragon battle effect, and (2) is the dragon battle. Reference is made to the second game of the production, (3) is referred to the third game of the dragon battle production, and (4) is referred to the fourth game of the dragon battle production. Here, since the character 501 always wins when the four dragon battle effects are performed continuously, the dragon battle effect lottery table referred to in the fourth game is provided when there is no bonus. Absent.

  “State” in the table is information for determining whether or not the dragon battle effect is continued, and is defined in advance as “effect No.”. When the “state” is “x”, the process ends when the character 501 loses in the dragon battle effect. When the “state” is “Δ”, the battle between the character 501 and the dragon 505 cannot be achieved in the dragon battle effect, and the dragon battle effect continues. When the “state” is “◯”, the process ends when the character 501 wins in the dragon battle effect.

  Here, the state “◯” corresponds to the case where the character 501 makes an attack on the dragon 505 and does not correspond to the case where the dragon 505 makes an attack on the character 501. That is, when the dragon 505 attacks the character 501, the state “◯” does not occur. The state “×” corresponds to the case where the dragon 505 attacks the character 501, and does not correspond to the case where the character 501 attacks the dragon 505. That is, when the character 501 attacks the dragon 505, the state “x” is not reached. The state “Δ” corresponds to a case where the character 501 attacks the dragon 505 and a case where the dragon 505 attacks the character 501. That is, in any case, the state may be “Δ”. When “?” Is determined for the card, various effect patterns are determined as shown in FIG.

  In the first and second games of the dragon battle effect, if the internal winning combination is other than losing or SB (in the case of other in the figure), “△” is always determined as the state. The For this reason, when the internal winning combination is other than losing or SB, the dragon battle effect does not end in the first game and the second game, and the dragon battle effect continues in the next game. As a result, expectation can be maintained until the next game that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Here, in the dragon battle production lottery tables 3 to 6 (FIGS. 82 and 83), “production Nos. 1 to 24” are omitted, but also in the dragon battle production lottery tables 3 to 6, “production No. 1” is omitted. -24 "are lottery with a predetermined probability.

  84, the contents of “Production No.” will be described. “Production No.” includes the content of the effect at the time of the first stop operation, the content of the effect at the time of the third stop operation, the content of the effect at the time of display (when the display command is received), the state, and information on the effect timer. Here, at the time of the first stop operation, the stop switch is turned on with the first stop operation and a stop command is transmitted, and at the time of the third stop operation, the stop switch is turned on with the third stop operation. When the stop command is transmitted after being turned on, the display time is when the display combination is determined and the display command is transmitted after the stop switch associated with the third stop operation is turned off.

  During the first stop operation, a card to be used in the dragon battle effect is determined. Then, during the third stop operation or display, an effect corresponding to the determined card is performed. When card 552 “?” Is determined, an effect is performed at the time of display, and when other than card 552 “?” Is determined, an effect is performed at the time of the third stop operation.

  The effect timer is a timer that measures the time until the effect performed at the time of the third stop operation or display ends. Since the effect timer is counted every 2 msec, the time until the effect ends is the value of the effect timer × 2 (msec). The effect timer starts timing after the effect performed at the time of the third stop operation or display is started (step S625 in FIG. 131 described later, step S692 in FIG. 136 described later).

  Here, the dragon battle effect is an effect performed in a replay winning probability low probability state and a replay winning probability high probability state. As described above, in the minislot effect performed with the replay winning probability low probability state, when the effect state is a continuous effect, the mini reel 303C that stops last is not the third stop operation, but stops with the end of the effect. To do. The effect timer is used to synchronize the end of the mini slot effect and the dragon battle effect in this way. In the embodiment, this synchronization is taken in each game during the continuous production.

  Here, attention is paid to “Production Nos. 25 to 29”. In “Production Nos. 25 and 26”, “Pachinko” is determined as a card used in the dragon battle production (production content during the first stop operation). For this reason, there is only a case where pattern 1 is determined as an array pattern (see FIG. 79) (FIGS. 80 and 81). “Production No. 27.28” is determined as “Thunder” as a card used in the dragon battle production. Therefore, it is not always determined when pattern 2 is determined as the array pattern (FIG. 82). In “Production No. 29”, “Apple” is determined as a card used in the Dragon Battle production. Therefore, it is not always determined when pattern 3 is determined as the array pattern (FIG. 83).

  With reference to FIG. 85, the display example 2 of a dragon battle effect is demonstrated. This display example is a display example in the final game of the dragon battle effect performed in the replay winning probability low probability state.

  In the dragon battle effect, when the start switch is turned on, the card arrangement pattern is determined in the third effect region 253, and the determined card is rotated and displayed ((1) in FIG. 85). At this time, “Production No.” is also determined at the same time. That is, the result (state) of the dragon battle effect has already been determined. However, since the display of the character 501 and the dragon 505 is not changed at this time, the player cannot grasp what kind of development will occur in the future.

  For this reason, while the card used in the dragon battle effect is selected, it cannot be determined which of the character 501 and the dragon 505 makes an attack, and the character 501 makes an attack, that is, the bonus is internally won. The game can be advanced with expectations.

  Thereafter, the card used in the dragon battle effect is determined along with the “effect No.” determined to be the first stop operation. (2) of FIG. 85 is a display example when “Production No. 28” is determined, and “Thunder” is determined as a card used in the Dragon Battle effect. (3) of FIG. 85 is a display example when “Production No. 22” is determined, and “?” Is determined as a card used in the Dragon Battle effect. Note that the mini reel 303L stops in the mini slot effect in the first effect region 251 in accordance with the first stop operation.

  Even at this time, since it is not possible to know which of the character 501 and the dragon 505 will attack, the game can be advanced with the expectation that the character 501 will attack, that is, that the bonus is internally won. On the other hand, since the cards used in the dragon battle production are also determined based on the internal winning combination, even before the performance in which multiple characters actually confront each other, from the type of card displayed There is an opportunity to predict the actual internal winning combination. As a result, in one unit game, while maintaining the long-awaited expectation that one of the roles may be won internally, the gameability of proceeding while predicting the internal winning combination remains. be able to.

  Thereafter, when the third stop operation is performed or at the time of display, an effect accompanying the determined “effect No.” is performed. Here, in FIG. 85 (2), since cards other than “?” Are determined as the cards used in the dragon battle effect (that is, “Thunder” is determined), the third stop operation is performed in FIG. 85 (4). Production is sometimes performed. On the other hand, in FIG. 85 (3), since “?” Is determined as the card used in the dragon battle effect, the effect is performed at the time of display in FIG. 85 (5). Note that the third stop operation is performed both at the time of the third stop operation and at the time of display, but since the dragon battle effect is being performed, the mini reel 303C is still fluctuating in the mini slot effect in the first effect region 251. In this state, as described above, even if the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination in the mini-slot effect, “7 tempered out” or “bonus tempered out” is always selected, and any bonus symbol is displayed. Since it continues to be displayed in a tempered form, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation until the end of the mini-slot production. 85 (2) shows a state in which the character 501 performs an attack to drop a lightning on the dragon 505. In FIG. 85 (3), a state in which an iron block falls on the character 501 and the dragon 505 is shown. It is shown.

  Thereafter, when the time specified in the effect timer elapses, the result display of the dragon battle effect in the third effect region 253 is performed, and at the same time, the first effect region 251 mini-slot effect ends. (6) in FIG. 85 is a display example when there is a bonus, and (7) in FIG. 85 is a display example when there is no bonus. Referring to (6) of FIG. 85, when there is a bonus, the character 501 finally wins in the dragon battle effect and at the same time “7” is aligned in the minislot effect ((ms_ptn_3) in FIG. 51). On the other hand, when there is no bonus, the character 501 is finally defeated by the dragon battle effect, and at the same time, the “7” template is removed by the minislot effect ((ms_ptn_7) in FIG. 51). Thus, since the dragon battle effect and the minislot effect end in synchronization, the game can be performed without impairing the interest of the dragon battle effect and the minislot effect.

  Here, the timing of the time specified in the effect timer is started when the effect at the time of the third stop operation or display is started. Therefore, the end of the dragon battle effect and the end of the minislot effect can be synchronized regardless of the player's stop operation. Therefore, it is not necessary to control the end of the dragon battle effect and the end of the mini-slot effect in response to the detection of the stop operation, and the control load on the sub control circuit 72 can be reduced.

[Monster panic production]
A monster panic effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The monster panic effect is an effect in which, in the third effect area 253, the player defeats a plurality of types of monsters that appear from the holes 601, 602, 603, 604, and 605 (FIG. 86). The monster panic effect is an effect (an effect fixed to 3 games) that is always performed continuously for 3 games. In the monster panic production, points are defined for each type of monster that has been exterminated (see FIG. 87 to be described later), and corresponding points are acquired by exterminating the monster. When the acquired points exceed 5 points in total for the three games, it is determined that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. That is, it can be said that the monster panic effect is an effect in which three games are continuously performed and a bonus is notified. In the monster panic effect, monsters that have emerged from the holes 601, 602, 603, 604, 605 in accordance with the stop operation (first stop operation to third stop operation) are exterminated.

  The points defined for each type of monster are defined as shown in FIG. That is, when the monster that has been exterminated is the monster number (mp_mon_1), the acquired point is “1”. Here, in the case of (mp_mon_3) or (mp_mon_4), the acquired point is “5”. As described above, when the acquired points exceed 5 points in total for the three games, it is determined that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, when (mp_mon_3) or (mp_mon_4) is extinguished, it is determined that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIGS. 88 to 103, the determination of the contents of the effect in the monster panic effect will be described.

  The monster panic effect is an effect fixed to three games, and a scenario (scenario number (mp_snr_No.)) Of the effect is determined in advance. In the “scenario number (mp_snr_No.)”, A lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) For roughly determining the points to be obtained in the total of the three games and the production contents of each game (first game, second game, third game). ) Is defined (see FIG. 88 described later).

  Therefore, the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Of each game is determined based on the scenario number (mp_snr_No.). In the “lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.)”, Points (see FIG. 89 to be described later) acquired in each game and a plurality of game data numbers (mp_g_data_No.) For specifically determining the contents of each game are specified. (See FIGS. 90 to 99 described later).

  Then, based on the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Determined based on the “lottery group number (mp_tyuusen_grp_No.)”, The production contents, that is, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Are concrete. (Refer to FIG. 100 described later).

  When operating the start lever of the first game of the monster panic effect, the scenario number (including lottery group numbers from the first game to the third game) and the game data number of the first game (monster appearance pattern number and acquisition point pattern) And the game data number of the second game (including the monster appearance pattern number and the acquired point pattern number) is determined. When the start lever of the second game is operated, The game data number for the third game (including the monster appearance pattern number and the acquired point pattern number) is determined.

  The scenario number (mp_snr_No.) Lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The scenario number lottery table includes lottery value information for a scenario number (mp_snr_No.) For each bonus. When the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, (mp_snr_1 to 14) is determined, and when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, (mp_snr_15 to 38) is determined. In the scenario number (mp_snr_No.), Lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) And total earned point information of each game are defined.

  Here, FIG. 89 is a lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Correspondence table showing the contents specified in the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.). As shown in FIG. 89, the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Defines information on the number of games used and information on acquired points. For example, (mp_tyusen_grp_11) may be used in the third game, and the acquired point is “0”.

  Thus, when the scenario number (mp_snr_No.) Is determined, the effect content is roughly determined. That is, for example, when (mp_snr_7) is determined, as the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.), The first game (mp_tyusen_grp_1), the second game (mp_tyusen_grp_4), and the third game (mp_tyusen_grp_10) are acquired, and the total points are determined. “4”. Specifically, “0” points are acquired in the first game (mp_tyusen_grp_2), “3” points are acquired in the second game (mp_tyusen_grp_4), and “1 (1 or less)” points are acquired in the third game (mp_tyusen_grp_10). .

  90 to 99 are lottery table numbers for each lottery group number (mp_tyuusen_grp_No.) By game data number (mp_g_data_No.). The lottery group number-specific game data number lottery table is provided for each lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) And includes lottery value information for the game data number (mp_g_data_No.). The lottery group number-specific game data number lottery table is referenced for each game of the monster panic effect.

  Here, FIG. 100 is a game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Correspondence table showing the contents defined in the game data number (mp_g_data_No.). As shown in FIG. 100, in the game data number (mp_g_data_No.), A monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And an acquisition point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Are defined.

  The monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Includes information on monsters that appear for each hole number as shown in FIG. Here, the hole number “1” corresponds to the hole 601 displayed in the third effect area 253, the hole number “2” corresponds to the hole 602 displayed in the third effect area 253, and the hole number “ 3 ”corresponds to the hole 603 displayed in the third effect area 253, the hole number“ 4 ”corresponds to the hole 604 displayed in the third effect area 253, and the hole number“ 5 ”corresponds to the third effect area 253. This corresponds to the hole 605 displayed in the effect area 253.

  Further, in the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.), As shown in FIG. 102, information on the monster number to be hit for each stop button and information on the total points are defined. In addition, the acquisition point is prescribed | regulated for each monster number (refer FIG. 87), Therefore It can be said that the acquisition point pattern number is prescribed | regulated also about the information of the point acquired for every stop button.

  For example, when the game data number (mp_g_data_242) is determined, (mp_mon_appear_20) is determined as the monster appearance pattern number and (mp_get_point_2) is determined as the monster appearance pattern number (see FIG. 100). Then, a monster number (mp_mon_4) appears in the hole 4 (see FIG. 101), and the monster in the hole 4 is beaten with the third stop operation (that is, 5 points are acquired with the third stop operation). As a result, 5 points are obtained (see FIG. 102).

  In this way, in the monster panic effect, the total acquisition points (scenario number) of the three games and the acquisition points (lottery group number) in each game are determined by operating the start lever of the first game. Then, the timing (first stop operation to third stop operation) in each game is determined from the points acquired in each game (that is, at which timing the monster is hit) To do. Therefore, even if it is an effect that continues for three games, it is possible to perform an effect that does not cause a contradiction, and it is possible to provide an amusing gaming machine. Further, since the player can intervene the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player himself / herself, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest in the production itself.

  Here, in the embodiment, even if the lottery group numbers are different, the same game data number may be determined. For example, (mp_g_data_13) and the like are determined by (mp_tyusen_grp_8), (mp_tyusen_grp_9) and the like (see (8) and (9) in FIG. 92).

  This is for the purpose of compressing the data and complicating the pattern of the production contents. That is, in the embodiment, only “38” as the scenario number (mp_snr_No.), “20” as the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.), And “242” as the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Are provided. It is possible to have millions of different production patterns.

  FIG. 103 is a monster panic search order determination table. This monster panic search order determination table is referred to for each stop operation, and includes information on lottery values for the search order pattern (mp_search_No.).

  As described above, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Determines which kind of monster appears from which hole, and the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Determines which timing (first stop operation to third stop). Operation) determines what kind of monster is hit. Here, when a monster determined to be hit by the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Is determined to appear from a plurality of holes, it is necessary to determine which hole to hit. The search order pattern (mp_search_No.) Is provided to determine which hole is to be hit when it is possible to hit a plurality of holes in this way.

  For example, when (mp_g_data_1) is determined as the game data number, a monster appears in hole 2, hole 3, and hole 4, and no monster appears in hole 1 and hole 5. In the first stop operation, no monster is hit. In this case, in the first stop operation, the hole 1 or the hole 5 must be hit. When the search order pattern is (mp_search_1), the hole 1 has a higher priority than the hole 5. Therefore, when the search order pattern is (mp_search_1), the hole 1 is hit. On the other hand, when the search order pattern is (mp_search — 4), the hole 5 has a higher priority than the hole 1. Therefore, when the search order pattern is (mp_search_4), the hole 5 is hit.

  In this way, by providing the search order pattern (mp_search_No.), An appropriate hole is hit when there are a plurality of holes that are determined to be hit (or decided not to hit) by the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.). It becomes possible. In addition, when there are a plurality of holes that can be hit, it is possible to give variations to the pattern for selecting the hit holes.

  With reference to FIG.104 and FIG.105, the operation example of a monster panic effect is demonstrated. FIG. 104 is for explaining the determination of the contents of the effects of the monster panic effect. FIG. 105 is a table of the monster panic effects actually displayed in the third effect area 253 according to the effects determined in FIG. It is an example.

  In the monster panic effect, when the start lever of the first game is operated, (mp_snr_9) is determined as a scenario number for three games (step S493 in FIG. 122 described later). With this (mp_snr_9), the first game lottery group (mp_tyusen_grp_3), the second game lottery group (mp_tyusen_grp_2), and the third game lottery group (mp_tyusen_grp_10) are determined (see FIG. 88).

  Then, (mp_g_data_49) is determined as a game data number by lottery based on the first game lottery group (mp_tyusen_grp_3) (see step S495 in FIG. 122 described later and (3) in FIG. 90). Further, based on the game data number (mp_g_data_49), a monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_1) and an acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11) are determined (see step S499 in FIG. 122 described later, FIG. 100).

  The above contents are determined when the start lever of the first game is operated.

  Next, when the first stop operation is performed, (mp_search_5) is determined as a search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation by lottery, and priority 1 (hole 2), priority 2 (hole 3), and priority 3 It is determined that the search is performed in the order of (hole 1), priority order 4 (hole 5), and priority order 5 (hole 4) (see step S632 in FIG. 132, which will be described later, and FIG. 103).

  Next, when the second stop operation is performed, as in the case of the first stop operation, (mp_search_3) is determined as a search order pattern at the time of the second stop operation, and priority 1 (hole 4) and priority 2 (Hole 2), priority 3 (hole 3), priority 4 (hole 1), priority 5 (hole 5) are determined to be searched in this order (see step S635 and FIG. 103 of FIG. 132 described later). ).

  Next, when the third stop operation is performed, as in the case of the first stop operation, (mp_search_2) is determined as the search order pattern at the time of the third stop operation, and priority 1 (hole 1), priority 2 (Hole 4), priority order 3 (hole 2), priority order 4 (hole 5), priority order 5 (hole 3) are determined to be searched in this order (see step S637 and FIG. 103 in FIG. 132 described later). ).

  After that, by operating the start lever of the second game, the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Of the second game is determined by lottery from the lottery group of the second game, and the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Of the second game is determined. Based on the above, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Of the second game are determined. When the first stop operation of the second game is performed, the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation of the second game is determined, and when the second stop operation of the second game is performed, the second game When the second stop operation is determined and the third stop operation of the second game is performed, the search order pattern of the second stop operation of the second game is determined.

  Similarly, in the third game, the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Of the third game is determined by lottery from the lottery group of the third game by operating the start lever of the third game. Based on the number (mp_g_data_No.), The monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Of the third game are determined. When the first stop operation of the third game is performed, the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation of the third game is determined, and when the second stop operation of the third game is performed, the third game When the second stop operation for the second game is determined and the third stop operation for the third game is performed, the search order pattern for the third stop operation for the second game is determined.

  With reference to FIG. 105, a display example of a monster panic effect performed based on the content of the effect determined as shown in FIG. 104 will be described. In FIG. 105, only the first game of the monster panic effect is described as an example.

  (1) in FIG. 105 is a display example when the start lever is operated. Based on the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_1), the monster 611 (mp_mon_1) appears from the holes 602, 603, and 604 in the third effect area 253.

  (2) of FIG. 105 is a display example at the time of the first stop operation. In the third effect area 253, a state in which the hole 601 is hit with the hammer 621 is displayed. This is because it is determined not to hit the monster 611 during the first stop operation based on the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). The holes where the monster 611 does not appear are the holes 601 and 605, but the hole 601 has a high priority in the search order pattern (mp_search_5) at the time of the first stop operation. I am hitting.

  More specifically, a monster 611 appears in the hole 602 (hole 2) with the priority order 1 of (mp_search_5) determined as the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation, and this is the acquired point pattern number. Cannot hit from (mp_get_point_11). In addition, a monster 611 also appears in the hole 603 (hole 3) of priority 2, and this cannot be hit from the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). And since the monster 611 does not appear in the hole 601 (hole 1) of the priority 3 and is consistent with the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11), the hole 601 can be hit. Therefore, a state in which the hammer 621 hits the hole 601 is displayed (see FIG. 133 described later).

  (3) in FIG. 105 is a display example at the time of the second stop operation. In the third effect area 253, a state in which the monster 611 appearing from the hole 604 is hit with the hammer 621 is displayed. This is because, based on the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11), it is determined that the monster 611 (mp_mon_1) is hit at the time of the second stop operation. The holes in which the monsters 611 appear are holes 602, 603, and 604, but in the search order pattern at the time of the second stop operation (mp_search_3), the priority of the hole 604 is high. The hole 604 is hit.

  (4) of FIG. 105 is a display example at the time of the third stop operation. In the third effect area 253, a state in which the monster 611 appearing from the hole 602 is hit with the hammer 621 is displayed. This is because it is determined to hit the monster 611 (mp_mon_1) during the third stop operation based on the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). Note that the holes in which the monster 611 appears are holes 602 and 603, but the hole 602 has a higher priority in the search order pattern (mp_search_2) determined at the time of the third stop operation, so the hole 602 is high. I am hitting. Note that the monster 611 appeared in the hole 604 until the second stop operation, but the monster 611 did not appear during the third stop operation because it was beaten during the second stop operation.

  As described above, in the monster panic effect, an effect of extinguishing by hitting the monster with the hammer 621 is based on the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.), The acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.), And the search order pattern (mp_search_No.). Done.

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

  With reference to FIG. 106, the operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S302, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 107, but it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel back lamps of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Also, in the lamp control task, the end of the mini-slot effect and the dragon battle effect is synchronized by performing the effect timer subtraction process.

  In step S303, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S304. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 108, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S304, the mother task is activated and the process is terminated. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 131 when an image of one frame is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. Is used.

  The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, a 2 ms event wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S313. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 ms. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the task group of a power supply interruption synchronization and the task group of a door monitoring unit communication synchronization are mentioned.

  In step S313, it is determined whether or not the effect timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S317, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S314. In step S314, the effect timer is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S315. In step S315, it is determined whether or not the effect timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S316, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S317. In step S316, the dragon battle effect in-progress flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S317. The flag during the dragon battle effect is information for synchronizing the end of the mini-slot effect and the dragon battle effect. By performing the processes in steps S313 to S317, the end of the mini slot effect and the dragon battle effect can be synchronized (see steps S711 and S712 in FIG. 138). In this way, the effect timer is subtracted every 2 ms.

  In step S317, the task having the next priority in the task group for timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318. In the embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S317, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318. In step S317, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 108 described later, the processes of steps S333 to S335 are performed.

  In step S318, the lamp data is extracted from the lamp storage area, and the process proceeds to step S319. In step S319, lamp data analysis processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S320. In step S320, a lamp lighting control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S321.

  The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S333. In this step S332, processing of step S318 to step S320 is performed in the effect reel control task.

  In step S333, the sound data is extracted from the sound storage area, and the process proceeds to step S334. In step S334, sound data analysis processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S335. In step S335, a sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S332.

  The mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates a drawing task (step S341), and proceeds to step S342. The drawing task will be described later with reference to FIG. 110, but the sub CPU 81 performs frame switching and the like.

  In step S342, the main board communication task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S343. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 112. The main board communication task 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. In response to the reception of various commands by the sub CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing in accordance with the received commands.

  In step S343, the animation control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S344. The animation control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 111, but the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling the display state of the liquid crystal display device 131. In step S344, the next task of the same group is executed. That is, a drawing task and an animation control task, which are task groups for VSYNC interrupt synchronization, are executed.

  The drawing task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing related data initialization processing (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In this processing, message queue initialization, event message registration, scene playback initialization processing, and the like are performed. In step S352, the task in the next priority of the VSYNC interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the drawing task, that is, the animation control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S353. In step S352, the processes of steps S363 to S368 are performed in the animation control task.

  In step S353, the system waits for a VSYNC event, and proceeds to step S354. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes other tasks until the VSYNC message is acquired. In step S354, it is determined whether or not the VSYNC counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S355, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S352. In step S355, the VSYNC counter is set to 0, and the flow proceeds to step S352. In this embodiment, the VSYNC event is performed every 1000/60 ms. That is, 30 frames are switched per second. The number of frames to be switched per second can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of frames per second can be changed to 15 frames or 60 frames by changing the event time.

  The animation control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of animation related data (step S361), and proceeds to step S362. In step S362, the task in the next priority of the VSYNC interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the animation control task, that is, the drawing task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S363. In step S362, the processes of steps S353 to S355 of the drawing task are performed.

  In step S363, game information is extracted from the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S364. In step S364, game information is copied to the drawing data storage area, and the process proceeds to step S365. In step S365, the own WORK is created from the game information, and the process proceeds to step S366. In step S366, animation data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S367. In step S367, determination processing of video sound data is performed, and the process proceeds to step S368. In step S368, animation processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S362.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks command reception (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, the command type is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S373. In step S373, it is determined whether a command different from the previous one is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S374, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S372. In step S374, the received command is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S371.

  The effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S381), and proceeds to step S382. In step S382, it is determined whether there is a message. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S383, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S385. In step S383, game information is copied from the extracted message, and the process proceeds to step S384. In step S384, an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 114 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S385.

  In step S385, animation data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S386. 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 S386, a sound effect request is made and the process proceeds to step S387. In this process, sound data for sound output based on the operation of the start lever 6, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc. is stored in the sound data storage area. In step S387, LED data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S381. 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. 114, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a setting change command from the main CPU 31 (step S391). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S392, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S393. In step S392, a setting change command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 115 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S393, it is determined whether or not it is a time when a start command is received from the main CPU 31. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S394, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S395. In step S394, the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 116 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S395, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command is received from the main CPU 31. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S396, and if NO, the process moves to a step S397. In step S396, stop command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 130 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S403.

  In step S397, it is determined whether it is a time when a display command is received from the main CPU 31 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S398, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S399. In step S398, a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 135 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S399, it is determined whether a bonus start command is received from the main CPU 31 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S400, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S401. In step S400, a bonus start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 142 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S401, it is determined whether a bonus end command is received from the main CPU 31 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S402, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S403. In step S402, effect data at the end of the bonus game is set, the BB gaming state (sub) is cleared, the RT2 gaming state (sub) is set, and the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, effect data is set based on the received command, and the process proceeds to step S385 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 115, processing for receiving a setting change command will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of clearing the setting storage area for setting change based on information included in the setting change command (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. 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 S412, it is determined whether there is a carryover combination. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a carryover combination based on a carryover combination storage area (not shown) of the sub RAM 83. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S413, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In step S413, image data corresponding to the bonus confirmation screen (FIG. 143 described later) is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG.

  In the embodiment, in order to perform such setting change command reception processing, even if the power is turned off, information corresponding to at least addresses 201 to 206 in the storage areas of the main RAM 33 and the sub RAM 83 will be described. It is not cleared.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB is operating (sub) (step S421). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S422, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S423. In step S422, a BB gaming state AT lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 129 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426. In step S423, it is determined whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (that is, whether or not it is in the replay winning probability low probability state). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S424, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S425. In step S424, an effect lottery process during RT1 gaming state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 127, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S426. In step S425, RT2 / general gaming state effect lottery processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 117, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S426.

  In step S426, it is determined whether or not the production content has been determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S428, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S427. In step S427, the content of the effect is determined based on the selected effect table, and the process proceeds to step S428. In step S428, effect data corresponding to the effect content is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 117, the effect lottery process during RT2 and general gaming state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus confirmation screen (step S430). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. 116, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S431. In step S431, it is determined whether there is a carryover combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S432, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S433.

  In step S432, bonus navigation effect setting processing described later with reference to FIG. 118 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S434. In this process, it is determined whether or not to notify the player of the type of bonus (BB1 to BB3) determined as an internal winning combination. In step S433, a small role navigation effect setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 119 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S434. In this process, it is determined whether to notify the red bell or the blue bell based on the presence or absence of a navigation point.

  In step S434, an AT extra lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 120 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S435. In this processing, processing such as updating the EXTRA counter is performed. In step S435, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on. The dragon battle effect flag is information for determining whether or not to perform a dragon battle effect, and is set to ON when it is determined to perform a dragon battle effect (step S754 in FIG. 141 described later). In step S436, a dragon battle initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 121 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S426 in FIG. In this process, a process for determining an arrangement pattern of cards used for the dragon battle effect is performed.

  In step S437, it is determined whether or not the monster panic effect flag is on. The monster panic effect flag is information for determining whether or not to perform the monster panic effect, and is set to ON when it is determined to perform the monster panic effect (step S752 in FIG. 141 described later). In step S438, a monster panic initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 122 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. In this process, a process for determining a scenario number and the like is performed.

  In step S439, a sugoroku effect process described later with reference to FIG. 123 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 118, the bonus navigation effect setting process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus color navigation effect lottery (step S441), and proceeds to step S442. In this process, it is determined whether or not to perform a bonus color navigation effect with a predetermined probability (2048/32768). In step S422, it is determined whether or not a bonus color navigation effect lottery has been won. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S443, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S434 in FIG. In step S443, a color navigation effect corresponding to the winning bonus is set, and the flow proceeds to step S434 in FIG. The color navigation effect means an effect of lighting the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R in colors corresponding to BB1 to BB3. When the internal winning combination is BB1, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, When 22R is lit in blue and the internal winning combination is BB2, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit in red. When the internal winning combination is BB3, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit black.

  With reference to FIG. 119, the small role navigation effect set processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is a ceiling gaming state (sub) (step S451). Here, even if it is a general game state (sub), if it is a general game state (sub) that has transitioned after 1200 unit games are continuously performed in the RT1 operation state (sub), the ceiling game The state (sub) is determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S452, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step 454. In step S452, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a red bell or a blue bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S453, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S459. In step S453, the color navigation effect corresponding to the winning bell is set, and the flow proceeds to step S434 in FIG. For example, when the red bell is an internal winning combination, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in red (see FIG. 144 described later), and when the blue bell is an internal winning combination, the left window frame is displayed. The display area 22L is lit in blue. As a result, the player can grasp that the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination by lighting the left window frame display region 22L. In this way, in the ceiling gaming state, regardless of the value of the navigation point counter, notification is performed to avoid the transition to the replay winning probability low probability state, and the navigation point counter is subtracted after the notification is performed. Also do not.

  In step S454, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is a red bell or a blue bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S455, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S459. In step S455, it is determined whether or not the navigation point counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S456, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S457. In step S456, the color navigation effect without navigation is set, and the process proceeds to step S434 in FIG. For example, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in white. Thereby, the player can grasp that either the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination, and can grasp that there is a possibility of shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state.

  In step S457, the color navigation effect corresponding to the winning bell is set, and the flow proceeds to step S458. In step S458, the navigation point counter is decremented by 1, and the flow proceeds to step S434 in FIG. In step S459, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is SB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S460, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S434 in FIG. In step S460, the SB hour color navigation effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S434 in FIG. For example, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are blinked in red. As a result, the player can grasp that the SB is determined as the internal winning combination, and can perform the stop operation so as to avoid the transition to the replay winning probability low probability state.

  With reference to FIG. 120, the AT addition lottery process will be described. This process is performed to determine whether or not the navigation point is further added to the navigation point counter and added.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is a ceiling gaming state (sub) (step S471). If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S435 in FIG. 117, and if NO, the process moves to step S472. That is, when the gaming state is the ceiling gaming state (sub), the navigation point is not added to the navigation point counter. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the ceiling gaming state (sub), the navigation point may be added to the navigation point counter and added.

  In step S472, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S473, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S435 in FIG.

  In step S473, an EXTRA point acquisition lottery is performed based on the EXTRA acquisition lottery table by internal winning combination (FIG. 43), and the process proceeds to step S474. In step S474, it is determined whether or not winning has been achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S475, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S435 in FIG.

  In step S475, the EXTRA counter is incremented by 1, and the flow proceeds to step S476. Note that even if 1 is added to the EXTRA counter, this is not immediately notified, and it is actually notified that the EXTRA counter has been added by stopping at the treasure chest box in the sugoroku production. In step S476, it is determined whether or not the EXTRA counter is 5, and the process proceeds to step S477.

  In step S477, the set EXTRA acquired navigation point is added to the navigation point counter, and the flow proceeds to step S478. In this way, when the EXTRA counter reaches 5, the EXTRA-acquired navigation point set in advance is given. Note that the EXTRA-acquired navigation point is set in the process of step S740 or step S478 of FIG. 140 described later. The set EXTRA-acquired navigation point is cleared when the EXTRA-acquired navigation point is given or when the replay winning probability low-probability state is entered (step S478 or step S735 in FIG. 140).

  In step S478, lottery is performed based on the EXTRA-time navigation point number lottery table (FIG. 42), and the determined EXTRA-acquired navigation point is set as the next EXTRA-acquired navigation point, and the value of the EXTRA counter is cleared. The process proceeds to step S435.

  The dragon battle initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines an arrangement pattern based on the dragon battle card arrangement lottery table (FIG. 79) (step S481), and proceeds to step S482. In step S482, based on the internal winning combination (whether there is a bonus), the determined arrangement pattern, and the dragon battle effect lottery table corresponding to the value of the dragon battle game number counter (FIGS. 80 to 83), the “effect No. Is determined, and the process proceeds to step S483. The dragon battle game number counter is a counter that manages the number of games of the dragon battle effect. In the process of step S482, for example, when the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, the arrangement pattern is 1 (pachinko), and the dragon battle game number counter is “2”, the dragon shown in FIG. The battle effect lottery table is referred to and “effect NO.” Is determined. In step S483, the card roulette change start effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. By the process of step S483, the card rotates in the dragon battle effect. That is, in the dragon battle effect, the card arrangement pattern is determined along with the operation of the start lever, and the determined card starts to rotate.

  With reference to FIG. 122, the monster panic initial setting process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the remaining game number counter is 3 (step S491). The remaining game number counter is a counter for managing the number of games in the monster panic effect, and the remaining game number counter is 3 is the first game in the monster panic effect. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S492, and if NO, the process moves to a step S496.

  In step S492, it is determined whether or not there is a carryover combination (that is, whether or not a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S493, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S494. In step S493, a scenario number is lottery from the scenario number “mp_snr_1 to 14” in the scenario number lottery table (FIG. 88), and the process proceeds to step S495. In step S484, lottery is performed from the scenario number “mp_snr_15 to 38” in the scenario number lottery table (FIG. 88), the scenario number is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S495. Here, when the scenario number is determined in the processing of step S493 or step S494, the lottery group number “mp_tyusen_grp_No.” For the first game to the third game is also determined based on the scenario number. Therefore, in the process of step S493 or step S494, a lottery group number is also acquired along with the scenario number.

  In step S495, based on the lottery group number-specific game data number lottery table (FIGS. 90 to 99), the game data number “mp_g_data_No.” Of the first game is lottery obtained, and the process proceeds to step S499.

  In step S496, it is determined whether or not the remaining game number counter is two. When this determination is YES (that is, when the second game of the monster panic effect), the process proceeds to step S497. When this determination is NO (that is, when the game is the third game of the monster panic effect), the process proceeds to step S498. . In step S497, based on the lottery group number-specific game data number lottery table (FIGS. 90 to 99), the game data number “mp_g_data_No.” Of the second game is lottered and acquired, and the process proceeds to step S499. In step S498, the game data number “mp_g_data_No.” Of the third game is lottery based on the lottery group number-specific game data number lottery table (FIGS. 90 to 99), and the process proceeds to step S499.

  In step S499, an acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) And a monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Are acquired based on the determined game data number “mp_g_data_No.”, And the process proceeds to step S500. In step S500, an effect is set based on the determined monster appearance pattern number, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 123 and 124, the sugoroku effect process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus confirmation screen (step S511). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S512. In step S512, it is determined whether or not continuous production is being performed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect flag or the monster panic effect flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S513.

  In step S513, the game state (in the embodiment, the presence / absence of a navigation point before subtraction, the presence / absence of a bonus determined as an internal winning combination, the state (RT operation state, number of games, EXTRA counter and display state thereof)). Based on the status type for stop mass (sg_game_st_No.) (See FIG. 56), the process proceeds to step S514. In step S514, a search order table (sg_stop_No.) Is determined based on the search order table lottery table (FIGS. 57 to 61), and the process proceeds to step S515. In step S515, the search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.) Is determined based on the search stop position search start position lottery table (FIG. 63), and the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S516, stop position search processing described later with reference to FIG. 125 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S517. In step S517, the die roll according to the stop position determined in step S516 is set, and the flow proceeds to step S518.

  In step S518, it is determined whether or not there is a hole mass (sg_mas_2) ahead of the planned stop position (that is, the stop position determined in the process of step S516). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S519, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S520. In step S519, the pitfall flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S531 in FIG. In step S520, the pitfall flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S531 in FIG.

  In step S531 of FIG. 124, it is determined whether or not the planned stop cell is an expanded cell (sg_mas_4). Here, the “scheduled stop square” refers to the square type of the stop position determined in step S516. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S532, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S534. In step S532, development effect lottery is performed based on the development effect lottery table (FIG. 54), and the process proceeds to step S533. In step S533, the development effect winning flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S538. The development effect winning flag is information for determining whether or not to perform a continuous effect (dragon battle effect or monster panic effect) in the next game. If the continuous effect is started in the game and the development effect winning flag is OFF, the continuous effect is not started in the next game.

  In step S534, it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop cell is a treasure chest cell (sg_mas_7). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S535, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S536. In step S535, an appearance symbol is set, and the process proceeds to step S538. In this process, the appearance symbol corresponding to the character images 311 to 315 to be displayed blinking next is set according to the value of the EXTRA counter or the like. That is, when the “E” character image 311 is blinking, the “X” symbol corresponding to the “X” character image 312 appears (the “X” character image 312 is blinked and displayed. ) When the internal winning combination is a bonus, a bonus symbol appears.

  In step S536, it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop cell is a QR code cell (sg_mas_6). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S537, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S538. In step S537, a QR code corresponding to the EXTRA-acquired navigation point is set (see FIG. 55), and the process proceeds to step S538. As a result, a predetermined QR code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In step S538, the game state (in the embodiment, the presence / absence of a navigation point after subtraction, the presence / absence of a bonus determined as an internal winning combination, state (RT operation state, number of games, EXTRA counter and display state thereof)). Based on this, the created mass state type is acquired (see FIG. 67), and the process proceeds to step S539. In step S539, a black square creation group (sg_edit_grp_no.) Is determined based on the black lot creation group lottery table (FIGS. 68 to 70), and the process proceeds to step S540. In step S540, a sugoroku creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_no.) Is determined based on the sugoroku mass creation pattern lottery table (FIGS. 72 to 77), and the process proceeds to step S541.

  In step S541, the created mass data defined by the sugoroku creation pattern determined in step S540 is acquired (see FIGS. 72 to 77), and the process proceeds to step S542. In step S542, a mass creation process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 126 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S543. In step S543, the effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. In this process, for example, a square displayed in a sugoroku effect according to the internal winning combination blinks in a predetermined color (for example, blinks green in the case of a watermelon), or a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Depending on the degree of expectation of the fact that it is, the effect of changing the type of the dice (for example, the size of the dice) is set.

  The stop position search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current mass data 1 to 5 (step S551), and proceeds to step S552. That is, the cell type (sg_mas_No.) Of the five cells displayed in front of the character and the position (how many cells ahead) the cell is displayed are acquired. In step S552, the cell type of priority 1 in the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Determined in step S514 of FIG. 123 is set, and the process proceeds to step S553. For example, when (sg_stop_3) is determined as the search order table, (sg_mas_4) is set (see FIG. 62).

  In step S553, the search cell of priority 1 of the search pattern (sg_search_No.) Determined in step S515 of FIG. 123 is set, the cell type of the search cell is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S554. For example, when the search pattern is (sg_search_2), the cell type of 2 cells ahead is acquired (see FIG. 64).

  In step S554, it is determined whether or not the cell type acquired in step S552 matches the cell type acquired in step S553. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S561, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S555. In step S555, it is determined whether or not the priority order of the search pattern is 5. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S557, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S556. In step S556, 1 is added to the priority of the determined search pattern, a search cell having this priority is set, the cell type is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S554. For example, when the priority is 1 in addition to the priority 1 of the search pattern (sg_search_2), the cell type of 3 cells ahead corresponding to the priority 2 is acquired (see FIG. 64). By repeating the process of step S556, the search from the priority 1 to 5 of the search pattern (sg_search_No.) Is performed.

  In step S557, 1 is added to the priority order of the search order table, and the process proceeds to step S558. In step S558, it is determined whether there is a cell type corresponding to the priority order added in step S557. For example, when the search order table is (sg_stop_2), the cell type corresponding to priority 2 is determined as “present”, but the cell type corresponding to priority 3 is determined as “not present” (FIG. 62). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S559, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S560. In step S559, the cell type corresponding to the priority added in step S557 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S553. As described above, by repeating the processes in steps S552 to S559, the search from the priority order 1 to 3 in the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Is performed.

  In step S560, the stop position is determined as six squares ahead, the corresponding square is created as the sixth square, and the process proceeds to step S517 in FIG. For example, when the search order table is (sg_stop_2), a small role (sg_mas_3) is created in the sixth cell (see FIG. 62).

  In step S561, the value of the search cell of the search pattern when it is determined that they match is determined as the stop position, and the process proceeds to step S517 in FIG. In this way, in the sugoroku effect, when there is a square corresponding to the priority order of the search order table up to five squares ahead, the position of the square is determined as the stop position. At this time, if there are squares corresponding to a plurality of priorities in the search order table, the position of the square with a higher priority is determined as the stop position, and also corresponds to the same priority in the search order table. If there are a plurality of squares to be searched, a square having a high priority of the search pattern is determined as the stop position.

  If there is no square corresponding to the priority order of the search order table, six squares ahead is determined as the stop position. It should be noted that, in the Sugoroku production, a square of 6 squares ahead is not created, so if the 6 square ahead is determined as the stop position, the 6th square is created. On the other hand, since the squares 1 to 5 square ahead are created, when the 1 to 5 square ahead is determined as the stop position, the square at the stop position is not created.

  Through the processes in steps S551 to S561, the stop position (scheduled stop position) and the type of the square to be stopped are determined.

  The mass creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the expected roll of the dice is 5 or 6 (step S571). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S572, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S573. In step S572, the squares of the created mass data 1 to 5 acquired in step S541 in FIG. 124 are set as the created mass, and the process proceeds to step S543 in FIG. For example, when the sugorok creation pattern (determined in step S540 in FIG. 124) is (sg_edit_ptn_1), a hole cell (sg_mas_1) is created one cell ahead, and a blank cell (sg_mas_2) is created two to five cells ahead. (See (1) in FIG. 72).

  In step S573, the same number of squares as the planned number of dice among the created mass data 1 to 5 is set as the created mass, and the process proceeds to step S543 in FIG. For example, in the case where the sugoroku creation pattern (determined in step S540 of FIG. 124) is (sg_edit_ptn_1) and the expected number of dice is “3”, a hole cell (sg_mas_1), two cells ahead, A blank cell (sg_mas_2) is created three cells ahead (see (1) in FIG. 72).

  With reference to FIG. 127, the effect lottery process during the RT1 gaming state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus confirmation screen (step S581). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. 116, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S582. In step S582, bonus navigation effect setting processing shown in FIG. 118 is performed, and the flow advances to step S584. In step S584, an AT state transition lottery process is performed based on the AT state transition lottery table (FIG. 39), and the process proceeds to step S585. In this process, it is determined whether or not to shift the AT state from the low probability to the high probability or from the high probability to the low probability based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S585, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S586, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S587. In step S586, a dragon battle initial setting process (FIG. 121) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG.

  In step S587, lottery is performed based on the monster merger effect table (FIG. 44), and the process proceeds to step S588. In this process, it is determined whether or not the combined effect is performed based on the internal winning combination. In step S588, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S587 has been won. For example, if any item other than “losing” in FIG. 44 is determined, it is determined that the player has won. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S589, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S590.

  In step S589, the monster coalescing effect flag and the development effect winning flag are set on, and the process proceeds to step S590. The monster merger effect flag is information for determining whether or not to perform a monster merger effect. In step S590, a minislot effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 128, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S426 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 128, the minislot effect lottery process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the monster coalescence effect flag is on (step S591). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S592, and if NO, the process moves to a step S593. In step S592, the selected group pattern is determined to be a monster (ms_ptn_4), the display output is determined to be a monster, and the process proceeds to step S595. Here, when the monster coalescing effect flag is on, the minislot state group lottery table ((5) in FIG. 50) is referred to, so the selected group pattern is always (ms_ptn_4).

  In step S593, the selected group pattern (ms_ptn_No.) Is determined based on the minislot state group lottery table (FIGS. 46 to 50), and the process proceeds to step S594. In this process, a group lottery table for each minislot state (FIGS. 46 to 50) is determined based on the AT lottery state, the production state, and the presence / absence of a bonus, and the selected group pattern is referred to the determined group lottery table for each minislot state. To decide. In addition, although the continuous production final game is provided in the “production state” in the group drawing table according to the mini-slot state, whether or not it is the continuous production final game is determined in step S482 of the dragon battle initial setting process (FIG. 121). Is determined based on the “production No.” determined in step S2. That is, when the state defined by “effect No.” (see FIG. 84) is “◯” or “×”, it is determined that the game is a final continuous effect game. Note that if the “production state” is the final game of the continuous production and the internal winning combination is not a bonus, the group lottery table (3) according to the minislot state is referred to (FIG. 48), and the selected group pattern (ms_ptn_No.) Is determined. Is done.

  In step S594, based on the selected selection group pattern (ms_ptn_No.), The display number is determined and determined, and the process proceeds to step S595. For example, when the determined selection group pattern is (ms_ptn_3), “7 · 7 · 7”, “Do · Do · DO”, “BAR · BAR · BAR” and the like are determined by lottery (FIG. 51). reference). In step S595, the variation start effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. By this processing, the variable display of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R is started.

  With reference to FIG. 129, the AT lottery process during the BB gaming state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of BB1 gaming games exceeds 39 during the BB1 gaming state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. 116, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S602. In step S602, it is determined whether the BB2 gaming state (sub) and the number of BB2 gaming games exceed 28. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S603. This process prevents a lottery opportunity from being increased (by losing the internal winning combination) without intentionally establishing the internal winning combination as an indicator during the bonus, and makes a fair lottery for all players. It becomes possible.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the number of BB3 gaming state (sub) and BB3 gaming state games exceeds 12. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S604. In step S604, a lottery table classified by BB state (FIG. 40) is selected based on the set AT lottery state, lottery is performed, and the process proceeds to step S605. The AT lottery state is set when a bonus start command to be described later is received (see FIG. 142 to be described later).

  In step S605, it is determined whether or not it is a win. Here, when the acquired point is “0”, it is determined as NO in the process of step S605, and when the acquired point is “1” or “5”, it is determined as YES in the process of step S605. The If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S606, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG. In step S606, the number of points won is added to the navigation point counter, and the process proceeds to step S426 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 130, the stop command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on (step S611). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S612, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S613. In step S612, a stop-time dragon battle effect execution lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 131, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S615.

  In step S613, it is determined whether or not the monster panic effect flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S614, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S615. In step S614, a stop-time monster panic effect execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 132 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG.

  In step S615, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (sub) (that is, whether or not the replay winning probability low probability state is determined). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In step S616, a stop-time mini-slot effect execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 134 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 131, the stop-time dragon battle effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of inactive stop buttons is 2 (that is, during the first stop operation). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S622, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S623. In step S622, the effect at the time of the first stop operation is set from effects corresponding to “effect No.” (see FIG. 84), and the process proceeds to step S614 in FIG.

  In step S623, it is determined whether or not the number of non-actuated stop buttons is 0 (that is, during the third stop operation). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S624, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S614 in FIG. In step S624, it is determined whether or not “effect No.” is “9” to “24” (that is, whether or not the card is “?”). When this determination is YES (when the card is “?”), The process proceeds to step S615 of FIG. 130, and when NO (when the card is other than “?”), The process proceeds to step S625.

  In step S625, the third stop action effect is set based on “effect No.”, the time until the effect ends is set in the effect timer, the dragon effect in-progress flag is set on, and in step S614 of FIG. Move. This dragon effect flag is set off when the effect timer is subtracted in the lamp control task and the effect timer becomes 0 (steps S343 to S346 in FIG. 110).

  With reference to FIG. 132, the stop-time monster panic effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of inactive stop buttons is 2 (that is, during the first stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S632, and if NO, the process moves to a step S634. In step S632, the search order pattern number (mp_search_No.) At the time of the first stop operation is determined and acquired based on the monster panic search order determination table (FIG. 103), and the process proceeds to step S633. In step S633, a hitting hole determination process described later with reference to FIG. 133 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S639.

  In step S634, it is determined whether or not the number of unactuated stop buttons is 1 (that is, during the second stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S635, and if NO, the process moves to a step S637. In step S635, the search order pattern number (mp_search_No.) At the time of the second stop operation is determined and acquired based on the monster panic search order determination table, and the process proceeds to step S636. In step S636, a hitting hole determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 133 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S639.

  In step S637, the search order pattern number (mp_search_No.) At the time of the third stop operation is determined and acquired based on the monster panic search order determination table, and the process proceeds to step S638. In step S638, a hitting hole determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 133 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S639.

  In step S639, it is determined whether or not a monster is set in the hole determined in step S638. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S640, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S641. In step S640, the point for each monster type (see FIG. 87) is added to the monster panic point counter to set an effect of hitting the monster, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In step S841, the idling effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. The monster panic point counter is a counter that counts points acquired in the monster panic production.

  With reference to FIG. 133, the hitting hole determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) And the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Of the corresponding game from the determined game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Corresponding to the number of remaining games (FIG. 100). See step S652. The game data number corresponding to the number of remaining games is determined in the monster panic initial setting process (FIG. 122).

  In step S652, the acquired points at the time of each stop operation in the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S653. In step S653, the hole number of priority 1 of the search order pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) At the time of each acquired stop operation is set, the monster number (mp_mon_No.) Of the corresponding hole is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S654. The search order pattern number is acquired in step S632, step S635, and step S637 of the stop-time monster panic effect execution process (FIG. 132).

  In step S654, the acquired point at the time of each stop operation is compared with the acquired point corresponding to the monster number (see FIG. 87), and the process proceeds to step S655. In step S655, it is determined whether or not the comparison in step S654 matches. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S657, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S656. In step S656, 1 is added to the priority of the search order pattern number, the hole number of the calculated priority is set, the monster number of the corresponding hole is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S654.

  In step S657, the matched hole number is set as a hitting hole, and the flow proceeds to step S639 in FIG. In this way, in the monster panic production, the acquisition points at the time of each stop operation specified in the acquisition pattern number (that is, information as to which monster number corresponds to the monster is hit) and the monster number for the monster appearing from the hole As a result, the holes determined to match are determined as hitting holes. At this time, the comparison for each hole is performed according to the order (priority order) defined by the search order pattern number.

  With reference to FIG. 134, the stop-time mini-slot effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of unactuated buttons is 2 (that is, at the time of the first stop operation) (step S661). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S662, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S663. In step S662, an effect for stopping the determined left display output is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In this process, the left display outcome is stopped based on the display outcome determined in step S592 or step S594 of the mini-slot effect lottery process (FIG. 128). For example, when “7”, “7”, and “BAR” (chance eyes) are determined as stop outcomes, “7” is stopped as the left display outcome.

  In step S663, it is determined whether or not the number of unactuated buttons is 1 (that is, during the second stop operation). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S664, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In step S664, an effect for stopping the determined right display result is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. Similarly to the process of step S662, this process also stops the right display result based on the display result determined in step S592 or step S594 of the mini-slot effect lottery process (FIG. 128).

  With reference to FIG. 135, the display command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on (step S671). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S672, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S673. In step S672, a display-time dragon battle effect execution process described later with reference to FIG. 136 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S675.

  In step S673, it is determined whether or not the monster panic effect flag is on. When this determination is YES, a display-time monster panic effect execution process described later with reference to FIG. 137 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S680. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S675.

  In step S675, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (sub) (that is, whether or not it is a replay winning probability low probability state). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S676, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S678. In step S676, a display-time mini-slot effect execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 138 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S677. In step S677, a ceiling gaming state determination process described later with reference to FIG. 139 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S678.

  In step S678, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (sub) or the general gaming state (sub) (that is, whether or not it is a chance zone or a replay winning probability high probability state). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S679, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S680. In step S679, a display-time display effect execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 140 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S680.

  In step S680, it is determined whether the development effect winning flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S681, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In step S681, the development effect set process described later with reference to FIG. 141 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 136, the display-time dragon battle effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “effect No.” is “9” to “24” (that is, whether or not the card is “?”) (Step S691). When this determination is YES (when the card is “?”), The process proceeds to step S692, and when NO (when the card is other than “?”), The process proceeds to step S693. In step S692, the display-time action effect is set based on “effect No.”, the time until the effect ends is set in the effect timer, the dragon effect flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S693.

  In step S693, it is determined whether or not the production has ended. That is, it is determined whether or not the “state” corresponding to “production No.” is “◯” or “×”. When this determination is YES (when “state” is “◯” or “×”), the process proceeds to step S694, and when NO (when “state” is “Δ”), step S695 is performed. Move on.

  In step S694, the dragon battle game number counter is cleared, the dragon battle effect flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S675 in FIG. In step S695, the dragon battle game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S675 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 137, the display-time monster panic effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 decrements the remaining game number counter by 1 (step S701), and proceeds to step S702. In step S702, it is determined whether or not the remaining game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S703, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the monster panic point counter is 5 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S704, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S704, the victory effect is set, the monster panic effect flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG. In step S705, the defeat effect is set, the monster panic effect flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG. Thus, in the monster panic production, the player wins when the score is 5 or more. In addition, the case where a monster panic effect is won is a case where a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 138, the display-time mini-slot effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the dragon battle effect in-progress flag is on (step S711). Here, during the dragon battle effect, the dragon battle effect flag is set on, and this dragon battle effect flag is set off when the effect timer becomes zero. Therefore, during the dragon battle effect, this determination is YES until the effect timer becomes zero. This display-time mini-slot effect execution process is repeated until a command other than the display command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and stored in the message queue (see steps S373, S374, and FIG. 113 in FIG. 112). . Therefore, even when the effect timer is set to 0 and the dragon battle effect in-progress flag is turned off, this display-time mini-slot effect execution process is performed. In this case, this determination is NO. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S677 in FIG. 135, and if NO, the process moves to a step S712. If another command (for example, a medal insertion command transmitted based on medal insertion or a start command for the next game) is transmitted, the minislot effect ends without deriving the effect, that is, cancels. (Dragon battle production will also be canceled). Also, when canceled in this way, the dragon battle effect in-progress flag is also set to off.

  In step S712, the determined middle display appearance stop effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S713. In this process, similar to the process in step S662 of FIG. 134, the middle display result is stopped based on the display result determined in step S592 or step S594 of the mini-slot effect lottery process (FIG. 128).

  In step 713, it is determined whether or not the monster coalescence effect flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S714, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S677 in FIG. In step S714, the monster coalescence effect is set, the monster coalescence flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S677 in FIG. By this processing, a monster coalescence effect as shown in FIG. 52 can be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 139, the ceiling gaming state determination processing will be described.

  First, it is determined whether or not the number of RT1 games is 1200 (that is, whether or not 1200 games have been played in a replay winning probability low probability state) (step S721). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S722, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S678 in FIG. In step S722, the RT1 gaming state (sub) is cleared, the gaming state is set to the ceiling gaming state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S678 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 140, the display-time display effect execution process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a payout combination (step S731). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S732, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S733. In step S732, the mass coin effect effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG. As described above, in the sugoroku production, when the display combination is a combination with payout, an effect in which a coin effect is produced is performed.

  In step S733, it is determined whether or not the display combination is any one of the low lip items 1 to 4 or SB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S734, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S736. In step S734, a mass hole effect effect and a sugoroku end effect are set, and the process proceeds to step S735. In this way, when the low-lip appearance or SB is displayed, the character falls in the sugoroku effect, and the sugoroku effect ends.

  In step S735, the navigation point, the EXTRA counter, and the acquired navigation point at the next EXTRA are cleared, the RT1 gaming state (sub) is set, and the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG. Therefore, when a low lip outcome or SB is displayed, the gaming state shifts to a replay winning probability low probability state. At this time, the navigation point stored in the navigation point counter, the EXTRA counter, and the acquired navigation point at the next EXTRA are cleared. Here, the EXTRA counter and the next-time EXTRA-acquired navigation point are cleared only when a low lip appearance or SB is displayed. That is, when the RB gaming state (bonus) is entered without entering the replay winning probability low probability state, the navigation point, the EXTRA counter, and the next EXTRA acquired navigation point are the chance zone after the end of the RB gaming state, and thereafter Carry over the replay win probability of high probability state. By performing such control, even if the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the state where the navigation point remains, the navigation point is not cleared, so that it is possible to break through the subsequent chance zone with a very high probability. As a result, as long as the navigation point continues, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine with high gaming interest that can continuously have a bonus, a chance zone, and a replay winning probability high probability state.

  In step S736, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (sub) and the RT2 gaming order is 30. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the 30th game in the chance zone. Note that step S736 is performed when the display combination is not a low return or SB, so that the determination of YES in the process of step S736 is that the low return or the display combination for the 30th game in the chance zone. This is a case where SB is not established. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S737, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG.

  In step S737, the navigation point lottery is performed based on the RT lottery AT lottery table (FIG. 41), the acquired navigation point is added to the navigation point counter, and the process proceeds to step S738. Thus, a navigation point can be given to shift from the chance zone to the replay winning probability high probability state. As described above, in the RT lottery AT lottery table, a navigation point of “10” or more is always determined. The player can receive at least 10 notifications in the replay winning probability high probability state to avoid the low lip outcome, and immediately after the transition to the replay winning probability high probability state, the replay winning probability low probability state Can be prevented. As a result, the player can play the game with peace of mind without causing the player to be dissatisfied with the replay winning probability high probability state immediately ending.

  In step S738, the RT2 gaming state end effect is set, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S739. That is, when 30 games are played in the chance zone without displaying a low lip appearance or SB, the game proceeds to a replay winning probability high probability state. At this time, an effect (RT2 gaming state end effect) in which the character goes up in the sky effect is performed in the sugoroku effect. Here, when 30 games are played in the chance zone without displaying a low lip appearance or SB, the main lock control flag is updated to ON (step S159 in FIG. 30), and the execution of the game is locked. This RT2 gaming state end effect is performed so as to match this lock time.

  In step S739, it is determined whether or not the next EXTRA acquired navigation point is set. When this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S680 in FIG. 135, and when NO, the process moves to a step S740. In step S740, lottery is performed based on the EXTRA-time navigation point number lottery table (FIG. 42), the determined EXTRA-acquired navigation point is set as the next EXTRA-acquired navigation point, and the process proceeds to step S680 in FIG. Note that the determination in step S739 is YES when the next EXTRA-acquired navigation point is not cleared (the process of step S735 is not performed) and the chance zone is exceeded (that is, the replay winning probability is low). If you break through the chance zone without entering state).

  With reference to FIG. 141, the development effect set process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a monster panic effect has been won (step S751). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S752, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S753. In step S752, the monster panic effect flag is set to ON, the remaining game number counter is set to 3, and the process proceeds to step S756.

  In step S753, it is determined whether or not a dragon battle effect has been won. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S754, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S755. In step S754, the dragon battle effect flag is set on, 4 is set in the dragon battle game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S756.

  In step S755, the other effect flags are set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S756. In step S756, the development effect winning flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. In addition, as other effects, for example, the effects determined by the above-described merged effects 1 and combined effects 2 are applicable.

  With reference to FIG. 142, a bonus start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start BB is BB3 (step S761). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S762, and if NO, the process moves to a step S763. In step S762, the AT lottery state is determined to be BB3, and the process proceeds to step S772.

  In step S763, it is determined whether or not the BB winning state is a ceiling gaming state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S764, and if NO, the process moves to a step S765. In step S764, the AT lottery state is determined to be in the ceiling, and the process proceeds to step S772.

  In step S765, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of winning the BB is a general gaming state (sub). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S766, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S767. In step S766, the AT lottery state is determined during high lip, and the process proceeds to step S772.

  In step S767, it is determined whether or not the BB winning state is the RT2 gaming state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S768, and if NO, the process moves to a step S769. In step S768, the AT lottery state is determined during CZ, and the flow proceeds to step S772.

  In step S768, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery state is a high probability state. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S770, and if NO, the process moves to a step S771. In step S770, the AT lottery state is determined with high probability, and the process proceeds to step S772. In step S771, the AT lottery state is determined with a low probability, and the process proceeds to step S772. In step S772, the current gaming state is cleared, the BB gaming state (sub) corresponding to the start BB is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 143, 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.

  With reference to FIG. 144, the small role navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. In FIG. 144, a case where a red bell is determined as an internal winning combination will be described as an example. 144 (1) is a display example 1 when there are one or more navigation points, and (2) of FIG. 144 is a display example 2 when the navigation points are zero.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 144, when there are one or more navigation points and the internal winning combination is a red bell, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in red in the second effect area 252. As a result, the player can grasp that the stop operation may be performed with the left reel 3L aiming at the red symbol. Here, referring to FIG. 7, red symbols are concentrated at symbol positions “13” to “16” (a red bell at symbol position “13” and a red symbol at symbol position “15”). 7. Red bell at symbol position “16”). Therefore, for the player, when the left window frame display area 22L is lit in red, it is understood that the stop operation may be performed aiming at the symbol positions “13” to “16” that appear to be solid in red. it can. Referring to FIG. 16, the symbol combination constituting the display combination “red bell” is “red bell-red bell-red bell”. Therefore, the red bell determined as the internal winning combination can be established as the display combination by performing the stop operation in accordance with the small combination navigation effect. In the embodiment, in order for the red bell to be established as a display combination, it is sufficient to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol positions “8” to “17” are located in the middle stage of the symbol display area 21L.

  In the embodiment, when the red bell determined as the internal winning combination cannot be established as the display combination, the low lip appearance is displayed. And when the low lip appearance is displayed, it is supposed to shift to the replay winning probability low probability state (RT1 operation state). Therefore, by performing the small role navigation effect that the left window frame display area 22L is lit in red, the player can avoid the transition to the replay winning probability low probability state. In the embodiment, in order for the blue bell to be established as the display combination, the symbol positions other than the symbol positions “8” to “17” that can be established using the red bell as the display combination are located in the middle stage of the symbol display area 21L. It is sufficient to perform the stop operation at the timing.

  Here, the case where the internal winning combination is a red bell has been described as an example. However, when the internal winning combination is a blue bell, the left window frame display region 22L is lit in blue. In the left reel 3L, the player can grasp that the stop operation should be performed aiming at the blue symbol (symbol positions “2” to “6”). A blue bell determined as a combination can be established as a display combination.

  Next, a case where the navigation point is 0 will be described with reference to (2) of FIG. When the navigation point is 0 and the internal winning combination is red bell, the left window frame display area 22L is lit white in the second effect area 252. Similarly, when the navigation point is 0 and the internal winning combination is a blue bell, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in white in the second effect area 252. That is, when the left window frame display area 22L is lit in white, it can be understood that the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, in order to avoid the transition to a low replay winning probability state, the player performs a stop operation to establish the red bell as a display combination, or stops to establish the blue bell as a display combination. You will be allowed to choose whether to perform the operation. As a result, when the red bell or the blue bell can be established as the display combination, the transition to the replay winning probability low probability state can be avoided, while when the red bell or the blue bell cannot be established as the display combination ( If a low lip appearance is displayed), it will shift to a replay winning probability low probability state.

  In the small role navigation effect, the following effects are also obtained.

  As described above, the RT2 end-time AT lottery table is configured so that 10 or more navigation points can be given without fail. As a result, after the transition to the advantageous gaming state, the notification by the window frame display area 22L can be received 10 times, and the advantageous state is maintained immediately despite the transition to the advantageous gaming state. You can't get lost. Therefore, the player can surely play a certain number of games in an advantageous state, and can provide a gaming machine that can prevent dissatisfaction with the end of the advantageous state immediately.

  In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell or the blue bell determined as the internal winning combination cannot be displayed along the effective line, a symbol combination corresponding to the low lip appearance displayed along the effective line is determined in advance. It has a special design. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the game state has been shifted to a disadvantageous state for the player only by grasping the symbol combination displayed along the active line. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games simply by confirming that the game does not stop with a special symbol along the active line. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game. Similarly, even in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, it can be understood that the advantageous gaming state is maintained only by checking whether or not a special symbol is displayed along the active line.

  Further, in the embodiment, an EXTRA acquisition lottery table by internal winning combination (FIG. 43) is provided, and a lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination with reference to this table. The determined number of times is added as an EXTRA point, and when the EXTRA point becomes “5”, a navigation point is further added. As a result, even after the transition to an advantageous gaming state, it is possible to increase the expectation that navigation points will be further added, and as a result, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the interest of the entire game. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Then, the added number of navigation points is notified by displaying an image of a QR code obtained by encoding data indicating the number of times newly given as the number of notifications of the internal winning combination. In this way, the QR code image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 is photographed by the mobile terminal, and the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination is made an effective line by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing. Information directly related to the game to be stopped and displayed along the screen can be viewed on the display unit of the portable terminal. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can contribute to the enhancement of interest in displaying the QR code.

  Further, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the low lip appearance is displayed along the effective line and the internal lottery table to be referred to is switched to the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, 1200 after the switching is performed. As a result of the game being played, the internal lottery table to be referenced is switched to the internal lottery table for the general advantageous state. That is, even when the game state is shifted to a disadvantageous game state, if the game is played 1200 times in this game state, the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state for the player. In the advantageous gaming state thus shifted, the red bell or the blue bell determined as the internal winning combination is always notified in the window frame display area 22L until the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Therefore, it is possible to play a game until the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination while avoiding the transition to a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player by simply performing a stop operation in accordance with the notification by the window frame display area 22L. The so-called ceiling function can be provided. In other words, if 1200 games are played in a game state that is disadvantageous to the player, then it is possible to play the game without reducing medals until the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, A gaming machine that allows a player to play a game with peace of mind can be provided.

  In addition, even if the navigation points that have been granted are transferred to, for example, a bonus, they are not canceled unless the player is shifted to the RT1 operating state, which is disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can contribute to the improvement.

  Furthermore, since the internal winning combination is notified immediately after the navigation point is given, the situation where the internal winning combination is not notified even though the navigation point is given is avoided. The Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to play a game with peace of mind.

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

  In the embodiment, even if the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in a state where the monster panic effect is continued (for example, the second game or the third game of the monster panic effect), one game of the monster panic effect is generated. If the bonus has not been determined as an internal winning combination, it will ultimately be impossible to earn 5 points or more, and as a result, the bonus will not be notified, but this is not a limitation. . In other words, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in a state where the monster panic effect is continued, the content of the effect may be rewritten, and the bonus may be notified as a result. Specifically, for example, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the third game of the monster panic effect, the lottery group number “mp_tyusen_grp_No.” Determined based on the scenario number “mp_snr_No.” The lottery group number “mp_tyusen_grp_12 or 20” may be rewritten. Referring to FIG. 89, with “mp_tyusen_grp_12 or 20”, points of “5” or more can be obtained, and as a result, a bonus is notified. By doing so, even if the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the state where the monster panic effect that is a continuous effect is continued, the consistency between the display of the result of the monster panic effect and the presence or absence of the bonus It is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the dissatisfaction of the player is eliminated.

  In the embodiment, in order to determine whether or not to give EXTRA points, an internal winning combination EXTRA acquisition lottery table (FIG. 43) is provided, and lottery is performed for all internal winning combinations. It is not limited to. For example, as shown in FIG. 145, the internal winning combination EXTRA acquisition lottery table is structured such that the internal winning combination is both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon If the internal winning combination is lost, replay, or single bell, the lottery result is determined as lost without referring to the table shown in FIG. If it is a bell, special bell, cherry, watermelon, or SB, the lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 145. If the internal winning combination is SB, the lottery result is referred without referring to the table shown in FIG. May be determined to be a hit.

  Also, in the embodiment, data indicating the number of times newly given as the number of times of notification of the internal winning combination is stored in the sub ROM 82, and the EXTRA point of the video of the QR code obtained by encoding this data becomes “5”. However, the display is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 147, an EXTRA-acquired navigation point notification system including a gaming machine 1, a server device (Web server) 700, and a mobile terminal 704 is configured, and newly given as the number of times of notification of an internal winning combination You may make it store the data which show the frequency | count of being performed in the server apparatus (Web server) 700. FIG.

  Here, the acquired navigation point notification system at EXTRA will be described in detail. The server device 700 and the portable terminal 704 are connected via the Internet 703 and the portable telephone exchange network 706 and are configured to be accessible to each other. In addition, the server device 700 includes a data management device 701 and an EXTRA-acquired navigation point database 702 that stores first data 707, second data 708, third data 709, etc. for each EXTRA-acquired navigation point. Yes.

  In the EXTRA-acquired navigation point notification system, on the condition that the planned stop mass is determined to be a QR code mass in the above-described sugoroku effect process (FIG. 123), among a plurality of data such as the first data 707, A QR code which is an image obtained by encoding URL information corresponding to the navigation point at the time of EXTRA is set (step S537 in FIG. 123), and a QR code pattern 705 corresponding to the QR code is displayed on the gaming machine 1.

  The QR code pattern 705 is captured by a portable terminal 704 provided with an imaging device. The mobile terminal 704 generates the URL information based on the QR code pattern 705.

  Furthermore, the mobile terminal 704 downloads data corresponding to the generated URL information from among the plurality of data 707 to 709 provided corresponding to the EXTRA navigation point via the Internet 703 and the mobile phone switching network 706. Can be requested to the server device 700. Upon receiving this request, in the server device 700, the data management device 701 reads the data corresponding to the URL information from the EXTRA acquired navigation point database 702, and the mobile terminal 704 via the Internet 703 and the mobile phone switching network 706. The story data is transmitted (disclosed) to the user. The player can receive data at the portable terminal 704 and browse a Web page corresponding to the data.

  By doing in this way, the information of the navigation point at the time of EXTRA can be alert | reported with various forms other than only a character, such as alerting | reporting using a character, a sound, or both. And since the data for performing this notification may be stored in a storage device provided inside the server device, not in a storage device provided inside the gaming machine body, the storage device provided inside the gaming machine body The capacity to be stored in can be reduced. Furthermore, while it is necessary to install a large number of gaming machine bodies, it is sufficient to install one server device. Therefore, the capacity of the storage device provided inside the server device is the capacity of the storage device provided inside the gaming machine body. It is easy to make the capacity larger than the above, and as a result, it is possible to notify the information of the navigation point during EXTRA in various forms.

  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 designated storage area (step S2 in FIG. 20 and step S411 in FIG. 115). Also good. For example, information on whether or not the replay winning probability high probability state is operating is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 based on the information regarding the operating flag stored in the work area 201 of the sub RAM 83. May be.

  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. 146, 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 S412 and S413 of FIG. 115 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 processing for clearing the setting change designated storage area (step S2 in FIG. 20 and step S411 in FIG. 115). If the information is not to be displayed, a plurality of types may be displayed.

  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 transition transition figure of an effect stage. Display example of the minithro stage. A display example of Sugoroku Stage A. A display example of Sugoroku Stage B. The figure which shows an AT lottery state transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the lottery table classified by BB state. The figure which shows AT lottery table at the time of RT2 end. The figure which shows the NAVI point number lottery table at the time of EXTRA. The figure which shows the EXTRA acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination. The figure which shows a monster unification effect lottery table. The figure which shows the arrangement | sequence table of a minislot. The figure which shows the group lottery table classified by minislot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table classified by minislot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table classified by minislot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table classified by minislot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table classified by minislot state. The figure which shows the selection group pattern correspondence table. A display example of a monster merger effect. The figure which shows the mass classification correspondence table. The figure which shows a development production lottery table. The figure which shows a QR code determination table. The figure which shows the state classification determination table for stop masses. The figure which shows a search order table lottery table. The figure which shows a search order table lottery table. The figure which shows a search order table lottery table. The figure which shows a search order table lottery table. The figure which shows a search order table lottery table. The figure which shows a search order table corresponding table. The figure which shows a sugoroku stop position search start position lottery table. The figure which shows a search pattern correspondence table. The figure which shows the stop mass determination example of Sugoroku production. The figure which shows the example of a setting of a pitfall flag. The figure which shows the state classification decision table for creation masses. The figure which shows a sugorokumass creation group lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumass creation group lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumass creation group lottery table. The figure which shows a Sugorokumas creation group correspondence table. The figure which shows a sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows a sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. A display example of a dragon battle effect. The figure which shows a dragon battle card arrangement lottery table. The figure which shows a dragon battle production lottery table. The figure which shows a dragon battle production lottery table. The figure which shows a dragon battle production lottery table. The figure which shows a dragon battle production lottery table. Dragon Battle Direction No. The figure which shows a correspondence table. A display example of a dragon battle effect. Display example of monster panic production. Monster panic acquisition points correspondence table. The figure which shows a scenario number lottery table. The figure which shows a lottery group correspondence table. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table classified by lottery group. The figure which shows a game data number correspondence table. The figure which shows a monster appearance pattern number correspondence table. The figure which shows the acquisition point pattern number correspondence table. The figure which shows a monster panic search order determination table. The figure which shows the operation example of a monster panic production. Display example of monster panic production. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows a lamp control task. The flowchart which shows a sound control task. The flowchart which shows a mother task. The flowchart which shows a drawing task. The flowchart which shows an animation control task. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the production registration task performed by sub CPU. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of a setting change command reception. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing in RT2 and a general gaming state. The flowchart which shows a bonus navigation production | presentation set process. The flowchart which shows a small part navigation production | presentation set process. The flowchart which shows AT addition lottery processing. The flowchart which shows a dragon battle initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a monster panic initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a sugoroku effect process. 124 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 123. 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The flowchart which shows a monster panic production execution process at the time of a display. The flowchart which shows a mini-thro effect execution process at the time of a display. The flowchart which shows a ceiling game state determination process. The flowchart which shows a sugoroku effect execution process at the time of a display. The flowchart which shows an expansion production | presentation set process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus start command reception. Display example when a setting change command is received in the carryover state. A display example of a small role navigation production. The figure which shows the EXTRA acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the structure of the NAVI point alert | report system acquired at the time of EXTRA which concerns on a modification. 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 plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a reel that can rotate in a predetermined direction;
A symbol display area that is provided in front of the reel as viewed from the front, displays the plurality of types of symbols by rotating the reel, and stops and displays the plurality of types of symbols by stopping the rotation of the reels. A liquid crystal display device having
Liquid crystal display control means for controlling display on the liquid crystal display device;
A rotation control means for starting rotation of the reel in response to satisfying a start condition of the unit game, and stopping rotation of the reel in response to satisfying a predetermined stop condition;
With
The liquid crystal display device has a non-transparent dividing member that divides into a plurality of video display regions when viewed from the front,
The plurality of video display areas include a first video display area and a second video display area adjacent to the first video display area, and the first video display area or the second video display area. Any one of is provided so as to surround the symbol display area,
If the specified conditions are met,
The liquid crystal display control means includes
Displaying a first video in the first video display area;
After displaying the first video, a second video related to the first video is displayed across the first video display area and the second video display area,
After the second video is displayed, control is performed to display a third video related to the second video in the second video display area. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Of the first video display area and the second video display area, the video display area provided so as to surround the symbol display area is the second video display area,
The liquid crystal display control means includes
In response to satisfying the start condition, the first video is displayed in the first video display area,
After the first video is displayed, the second video is straddled across the first video display area and the second video display area in response to the rotation of the reel being stopped by the rotation control means. And displaying the second video, and then displaying the third video in the second video display area. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel in which liquid crystal is sealed, and a transmissive panel provided in front of the liquid crystal panel as viewed from the front.
The gaming machine characterized in that the dividing member includes an impermeable film, and the impermeable film is divided into the plurality of video display areas by sticking the impermeable film to the transmissive panel.

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