JP2009233125A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that outputs sounds in arbitrary directions. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) includes pattern display means (3L, 3C, and 3R) having a plurality of display sections displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, a start operating means (6) which a player can operate, a plurality of stop operating means (7L, 7C, and 7R) provided correspondingly the display sections, and that is operated by the player, a stop control means (71) to stop the varying display of patterns in the display sections corresponding to a stop command signal in accordance with a stop command signal, sound generation means (9L and 9R) to release sounds in prescribed directions, and a sound release direction control means (72) to control the release direction of sounds. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,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 game 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, it is known that a speaker is installed at a position where it is easy for a player to hear the sound emitted from the part without changing the width of the gaming machine and the width of the display unit. . (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a thin shape for guiding sound generated from a sound transmitting portion having a vertically long shape on both sides of the image display portion and a speaker body located behind the sound transmitting portion to the sound transmitting portion. By providing the sound guide path, it is possible to emit sound at a position close to the player's ear.
JP 2004-147876 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, a thin-shaped sound for guiding sound generated from the sound transmitting portion having a vertically long shape on both sides of the image display portion and the speaker body located behind the sound transmitting portion to the sound transmitting portion. Since a guideway is provided, it is easy for a player to hear the voice of the gaming machine he / she plays, but when the player does not want to hear the sound of the gaming machine he / she plays or the sound of the gaming machine he / she plays When I wanted to tell others, there were cases where I couldn't respond. Therefore, it has been desired to provide a gaming machine that can output the sound of the gaming machine that it plays in any direction.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can output sound in an arbitrary direction.

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

  (1) Game value input means (for example, medal slot 22 described later) through which a player can input game value, and game value information storage means for storing information on the game value input to the game value input means (For example, a main control circuit 71 described later), a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) having a plurality of display units for displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a start operation means operable by the player. (For example, a start lever 6 to be described later) and information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means, in accordance with the operation of the start operation means by the player, Start command means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start, and at least one of a plurality of roles determined in advance according to the game start command signal A winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and a start control means (for example, starting a variable display of symbols on the plurality of display units in response to the game start command signal). A main control circuit 71) to be described later, a plurality of stop operating means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to be described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and operable by the player; A plurality of stops provided corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation means, and outputting a stop command signal for instructing stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player Command means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and stop control means (for example, the rear control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal in response to the stop command signal. A game value payout means (for example, a medal payout exit 15 to be described later) for paying out a predetermined number of game values in accordance with a combination of the main control circuit 71 to be described and the symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. ), Sound generation means for emitting sound in a predetermined direction (for example, speakers 9L and 9R described later), and sound emission direction control means for controlling the direction of sound emission (for example, sub-control circuit 72 described later) A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the sound generation means emits sound in a predetermined direction, and the sound emission direction control means controls the direction of sound emission. Therefore, the gaming machine can output in any direction by controlling the direction in which sound is emitted.

  (2) Sound emission direction operation means for generating a sound emission direction control signal in response to an operation by the player is further provided, and the sound emission direction control means receives the sound emission direction control signal and controls the direction in which the sound is emitted. The gaming machine according to (1).

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the sound emission direction operation means generates a sound emission direction control signal, and the sound emission direction control means receives the sound emission direction control signal and controls the direction in which the sound is emitted. Therefore, the gaming machine can output the sound in the direction desired by the player by operating the sound emission direction operation means by the player, for example, directing the speaker in his direction, A refreshing feeling can be obtained by reverberating.

  (3) The game machine according to any one of (1) to (2), wherein the sound emission direction control means directs the sound emission direction outward or upward of the gaming machine in a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the sound emitting direction control means directs the sound emitting direction outward or upward of the gaming machine in a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the gaming machine can appeal that the gaming machine is in the special gaming state by emitting sound toward a person around the player in a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine capable of outputting sound in an arbitrary direction can be provided.

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

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. On the left and right sides of the front door 2, front frame lamps 120L and 120R capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided.

  These table lamps 120L and 120R may be existing light emitting elements such as light emitting diodes (LED) and organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as they can emit light in a plurality of colors such as green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These display lines are activated by operating a BET switch 11 described later or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The activation of the display line is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamp 9 described later.

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

  A left reel display window frame lamp 121L, a center reel display window frame lamp 121C, and a right reel display window frame lamp 121R that can emit light in a plurality of colors are provided around the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. ing. These reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, 121R also have at least green, yellow, blue, red, etc., such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic electroluminescence (organic EL), similar to the frame lamps 120L, 120R. An existing light-emitting element may be used as long as it can emit light in a plurality of colors.

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

  Above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a liquid crystal display unit 5a and speakers 9L, 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a larger display surface than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds. The speakers 9L and 9R have directivity in the direction of sound emission as described later in FIG. 2, and are attached to the front door 2 so that the direction of sound emission can be changed as described later in FIG. It is done.

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The BET lamp 9 is set when all the (5) display lines are activated (all (5) active lines are set) when the necessary number of medals are inserted to perform one game (unit game). Lights up when In the present embodiment, the number of medals required for playing one game differs depending on the game situation. In a normal state where a bonus that makes it easy for a player to win medals is not activated, three medals are required to play one game. On the other hand, in the state where the bonus is operating, two medals are required to play one game.

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

  By depressing the BET switch 11, the number of medals provided for one game (that is, three when the bonus is not activated and two when the bonus is activated) is inserted. Then, as described above, the predetermined display line is activated. The operation of the BET switch 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a pressing operation. As a result of switching by the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's turning operation and starting the display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. , And is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the base portion 10, respectively. In this embodiment, one game is basically started by operating the start lever 6, and is ended when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is performed after the "first stop operation" and the "first stop operation". The stop operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  A speaker direction switch 260 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10 so that the player can switch the direction of the speakers 9L and 9R by a pressing operation. By the switching by the speaker direction switch 260, the direction of the speakers 9L and 9R, that is, the direction of emitting sound is changed to the direction of the player. For this reason, sounds such as performance sounds resonate with the player, and the player can obtain a refreshing feeling.

  A medal payout port 15 through which medals are paid out and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid out medals are provided in front of the lower portion of the front door 2. A waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached to the front face of the lower part of the front door 2 and sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16. It has been.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the speaker cabinet 200 of the speakers 9L and 9R. The speaker cabinet 200 has a speaker unit 210 at one end of a spherical casing and an opening 220 at the other end. The sound generating part of the speaker unit 210 and the opening 220 are connected by a cylindrical horn. The speaker unit 210 generates sound and emits it from the opening 220 through the space in the cylindrical horn. Therefore, the speakers 9L and 9R can impart directivity to the sound emitted from the opening 220 in the direction along the center line AB of the horn cylinder. Therefore, the speakers 9L and 9R can emit sound in a substantially vertical direction of the opening 220 provided in the speaker cabinet 200.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the speaker cabinet support 240. The speaker cabinet support portion 240 is attached to the front door 2 so as to be rotatable about a straight CD. A speaker cabinet 200 is attached to the speaker cabinet support 240 so as to be rotatable about the straight line EF.

  The speaker cabinet support unit 240 is driven through a gear by a first motor 230 connected to a sub-control circuit 72 described later in FIG. 5 and rotates about a straight line CD with respect to the front door 2. The speaker cabinet 200 is driven through a gear by a second motor 250 connected to a sub control circuit 72 described later in FIG. 5 and rotates about the straight line EF with respect to the speaker cabinet support 240.

  Therefore, by controlling the rotation of the first motor 230 and the second motor 250, the direction of the opening 220 of the speaker cabinet 200 shown in FIG. 2 described above is changed, and the direction of the sound emitted from the speakers 9L and 9R. Can be changed.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (described later, see FIG. 5) as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 111)”, “BAR (design 112)”, “watermelon (design 113)”, “bell (design 114)”, “blue cherry (design 115) ) ”,“ Red cherry (symbol 116) ”,“ yellow cherry (symbol 117) ”,“ replay (symbol 118) ”, and“ blank (symbol 119) ”. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), watermelon, bell, blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, and replay are provided in the role of this embodiment.

  BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory. The “special feature continuous operation device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed, This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained.

  “Winning” means that predetermined symbols are displayed as combinations necessary for obtaining medals.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “bonus”, and blue cherry, red cherry, and yellow cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is used for giving game value.

  Also, in the gaming state of the present embodiment, the expected value of the so-called “play rate” (the number of medals paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play the game) is more than 1. There are a large RB gaming state and a general gaming state in which the expected value of the “development rate” is smaller than 1. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished based on the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of internally winning each role, and the like.

  In addition to the expected value of the above-mentioned payout rate, there is an actual value of the payout rate as the payout rate.

  The expected payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the player to the total number of medals thrown in to play the game, that is, the total number of medals to be paid out relative to the total number of medals inserted This is a prospect and is set in advance according to the set value. The set value is an index for distinguishing the degree of the player's advantage. In this embodiment, the set value is set as 1, the set 4 more advantageous than the set 1, and more advantageous than the set 4. There are four stages of setting 6 and setting H which is more advantageous than setting 6.

  On the other hand, the actual value of the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals actually paid out to the player with respect to the total number of medals actually inserted to play the game. For this reason, the expected value of the payout rate may be different from the actual value of the payout rate.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the first type special character is operating.

  This RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON. Here, the “BB operating flag” is a general term for the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag. That is, “the BB operating flag is on” means that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on.

  On the other hand, the condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or the BB operating flag is updated OFF. is there. Here, the “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in this embodiment. The “winning possible number counter” refers to the number of possible winnings in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 8 in this embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state, and whether or not the BB2 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated when the BB2 is established. This is information for identification. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that a bonus is established. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. The “paid-out number” refers to the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off. It is prescribed.

  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 bonus is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When the BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the 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 this BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is set to OFF. Updated off. Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the bonus is established, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off. The general gaming state includes an RT operation in which a so-called replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) is activated and an RT inactive state in which the RT is not activated. RT operates for 1500 unit games on condition that the bonus operation ends.

  In addition, the general gaming state is composed of a flag between which a bonus is carried over and a non-flag between which a bonus is not carried. A “carryover combination” means a combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are allowed to be arranged along the active line over one or more games. Between the flags, the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus are aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, bonuses are not internally won for bonuses, and bonuses may be internally won for non-flags, so even between the same general gaming states, different flags are different from non-flags. A gaming state. In the present embodiment, RT ends on the condition that switching is performed between non-flags and between flags.

  As described above, when the bonus operation is completed, the RT is activated and switched between the non-flags to the flags, or when the RT does not move between the flags once during the 1500 games. Ends. When a bonus is established as a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, the bonus is activated and switched to the RB gaming state. When the bonus operation is completed, the RT is activated again.

  Note that, even when the power main switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and initialization at the start of the game is performed, the general gaming state in which the RT is not in operation is entered.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. The RT operating flag is updated to ON on condition that the bonus operation ends, and is switched between non-flags or between flags, or between RTs once during the RT operation of 1500 games. Updated off on condition that no transition.

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A sub-control circuit that controls the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the first motor 230 and the second motor 250, and receives signals transmitted from the operation unit 17 and the speaker direction switch 260. 72 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 CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (see FIGS. 20 to 28 described later), and a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the 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 CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 8 and 9 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), stop buttons 7L, 7C, A stop table group (see FIGS. 14 and 15 to be described later) for determining the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in accordance with the operation of 7R is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information 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 provided with storage areas shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, which will be described later, and stores information such as internal winning combinations and carryover combinations.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp 9 and a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. 40 (including a drive unit for payout) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate 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 CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. The random numbers sampled in this way are stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. By using the random number stored in the random value storage area, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) indirectly corresponds to the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that it is attached.

  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 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 the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and a code number provided for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (see FIG. 11 described later) is stored in the main ROM 32. In the symbol combination table, as will be described later, the display combination corresponding to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination, Are associated. Based on this symbol combination table, the player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

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

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating winning of the winning combination, the 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 this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and inputs a medal payout completion signal to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a 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, a combination of symbols arranged along each effective line can be grasped.

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIG. 8 described later) is selected, and 8 is determined as the number of lotteries (see step S31 of FIG. 22 described later). ). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 8 is updated to 6 when it is between flags (see step S33 in FIG. 22 described later). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 9 to be described later) is selected, and 5 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 22 to be described later). reference).

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

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when it is in the RB gaming state.

  The internal lottery table includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number. 8 and 9, the information corresponding to the case where the setting value is 1 is shown, but actually, the information corresponding to each of the setting values is provided. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table stores information on the upper limit value and lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. It can be said that it has.

  In the determination of the winning number (lottery) based on the internal lottery table, the random number is a lower limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of lotteries determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the present embodiment is not a role associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. It is assumed that the symbol combination corresponding to is not provided.

  In addition, in order from the winning number until the winning number becomes 0, whether or not the winning number is determined is determined, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. Therefore, a plurality of combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, the gaming state, the set value, and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 10 described later).

  For example, the case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 is referred will be described. When the random value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is “20000”, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 8 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “21535” and the upper limit value is “21613”. Therefore, first, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 8. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the extracted random number value is “20000”, the winning number 8 is invalid.

  Next, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7, the random number value R (20000) −the lower limit value L (19935) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (20000) −the upper limit value U (20013) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number value is “20000”, the winning number 7 is won. When winning the winning number 7, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 7 becomes an internal winning combination.

  Then, with respect to the winning numbers 6 to 1, when the calculation of the random value R (20000) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (20000) −the upper limit value U are performed, the winning number 4 is won. It is illegal for the winning number. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is “20000”, the winning numbers 4 and 7 are won, and the red cherry and BB1 corresponding to these winning numbers are determined as the internal winning combination.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to FIG. 8, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the red cherry, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  Referring to FIG. 8, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8. Therefore, when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the yellow cherry, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  In addition, between the flags (determined as NO in step S32 in FIG. 22 described later), when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the number of lotteries is changed to six. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 7 and 8 are won between the flags. Therefore, between the flags, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  In addition, when comparing the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for the RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, The numerical range corresponding to the number 6 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is expressed in binary. The internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown corresponding to the winning number are information for identifying the internal symbol combination and are 1-byte data respectively. In particular, the internal winning combination 2 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Bell. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is watermelon. Similarly, when the winning numbers are “3” to “8”, the data of the internal winning combination is determined.

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

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination. This symbol combination table is referred to when the number of payouts is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When the internal winning combination is a bell, “bell-bell-bell” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes a bell and 10 medals are paid out. When the internal winning combination is watermelon, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes watermelon, and five medals are paid out.

  When the internal winning combination is blue cherry, among the five active lines, “blue cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is aligned along the center line 8c, and “blue” is aligned along the effective lines excluding the center line. Cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY "may be arranged. “Blue cherry (middle)” indicates “blue cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “Blue cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Blue cherry" is shown. In the former case, the display combination is medium cherry, and four medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, the display combination is a square cherry. At this time, the symbol combination “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on the two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e, or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). ing. Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry, according to the symbol combination table, the number of coins that is twice the number indicated by the symbol combination table, that is, eight medals is paid out. The same applies when the internal winning combination is red cherry or yellow cherry.

  When the internal winning combination is replay, “replay-replay-replay” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is replayed, and the same number of medals as the number inserted for the current game are automatically inserted.

  When the internal winning combination is BB1, “red 7-red 7-red 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB1, and the BB1 operating flag is turned on to operate BB1. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. When the internal winning combination is BB2, “BAR-BAR-BAR” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB2, and the BB2 operating flag is turned on to operate BB2. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operation time table mainly includes information necessary when the bonus operates, but also includes information necessary when the RT operates. Specifically, each display combination includes information on an operating flag, an RT game number counter, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the process of step S112 of FIG. 27 described later.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the operating flag of the present embodiment, an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, and a bonus (continuous accessory operating device) is identified for identifying whether or not the operating state is operating. BB operating flag and RT operating flag for identifying whether RT is operating.

  As described above, the BB operating flag includes a BB1 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB1 is established as a display combination, and a BB2 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB2 is established as a display combination. , Is configured.

  The “RT game number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which RT operates. In this embodiment, when RT is activated by the end of the bonus operation, “1500” is set in the RT game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game during RT operation.

  The “bonus end number counter” means the number of remaining medals that can be paid out when the bonus is operating. In this embodiment, when the bonus is activated, “465”, which is equal to the number of payable sheets, is set in the bonus end number counter. This value is subtracted for each unit game by the number of medals paid out when the bonus is activated.

  As described above, the “game possible number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, “12” is set in the possible game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game in the RB gaming state.

  As described above, the “winning possible number counter” means the number of times that a winning can be won in the RB gaming state, more specifically, the remaining units in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role in the RB gaming state can be displayed. The number of games. In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, “8” is set in the winning possible number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game won in the RB gaming state.

  The stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. That is, the types of stop tables are defined according to the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination is not limited to one type, and includes a plurality of types.

  Further, the stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop start position described later, information on the number of sliding symbols, etc.) It has. Each stop table is basically configured so that a corresponding internal winning combination can be established as a display combination.

  When the internal winning combination does not correspond to any of the internal winning combinations specified in the stop table determination table, the corresponding stop table is a lost stop table. This lost stop table is configured such that a symbol combination different from the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table (FIG. 11) is displayed on the active line.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. This stop table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the pressing operation are controlled to stop on the condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed.

  FIG. 14 shows a watermelon stop table, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is watermelon. FIG. 15 shows a stop table for BB1, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is BB1. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each of the internal winning combination.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  The “sliding frame number” means that the symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Numbers. For example, in the BB1 stop table shown in FIG. 15, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “11” of the left reel 3L is “4”. Referring to FIG. 2 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “11” of the left reel 3L is “bell (symbol 114)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “15” obtained by adding 4 to 11 is “7”. (Symbol 111) ". Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is operated when the “bell” (code 114) of the code number “11” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the middle of the left display window 4L is displayed. The left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that “7 (symbol 111)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the display window after the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. The number (the maximum number of sliding frames) is defined as 4.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is “watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “3” and “10” corresponding to “watermelon”. Referring to FIG. 14, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “1” to “3”, or “8” to “10”, “watermelon” is located in the middle of the left display window 4L. Stop at the symbol stop position. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “4” to “7”, or “11” to “20”, the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination. However, “watermelon” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “8” to “12” or “16” to “20”, “watermelon” is positioned at the middle symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. Stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “7” or “13” to “15”, even if the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination, "" Does not stop at the symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. For the right reel 3R, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R regardless of the stop start position. Accordingly, in order to establish a watermelon as a display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L and 7C in addition to determining the watermelon as an internal winning combination.

  Although not shown, a bell stop table is also provided. According to the bell stop table, when the bell is determined as an internal winning combination, it is used as a display combination regardless of the stop start position. Bell is established. Therefore, even if any small role (watermelon, cherry, or bell) is determined as an internal winning combination, watermelon and cherry may not be established as a display combination. The bell can always be established as a display combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is “red 7”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “1” and “15” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to FIG. 15, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “1”, “11” to “15”, or “18” to “20”, “red 7”. Stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “2” to “10”, “16”, or “17”, even if BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, “ Red 7 ″ does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the center reel 3C is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the center display window 4C. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, even if BB1 is an internal winning combination However, “Red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. Similarly, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, even if BB1 is an internal winning combination However, “Red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the right display window 4R. Therefore, in order to establish BB1 as a display combination, in addition to determining BB1 as an internal winning combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, carryover combination, operating flag, and game state storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (5) of FIG. These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to yellow cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  In addition, although illustration about the display combination storage area (the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area) in which the data of a display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination storage area) The data structure is the same as that of the combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 16 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In this embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), 1 is stored in the bit corresponding to the combination established as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 16 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 16 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to between flags in the general gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to non-flags in the general gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. In this embodiment, five types of effective lines are provided: top line 8b, center line 8c, bottom line 8d, cross-up line 8a, and cross-down line 8e, and the types of symbols displayed on these effective lines. Is stored. For example, in the case of the top line 8b, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  Referring to FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, 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 9R, LEDs 101, lamps 102, first motor 230, second motor 250, and speaker direction switch 260 will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 controls effects relating to video, sound, light, or a combination of these, and a main control circuit 71 that controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. Are configured on separate circuit boards.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution of production contents are performed. As described above, communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 sends commands and information to the main control circuit 71. And so on.

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

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

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

  A sub CPU control program shown in FIGS. 29 to 31 described later is stored in the program storage area. 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 a table including a jump table (FIG. 19 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, a video sound based on animation data, and a start. A voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as an operation sound of the lever 6 and the like, an LED / lamp control data storage area for storing a light lighting pattern, and the like.

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 stores various types of information such as an effect state transition number and an effect number, which will be described later. A storage area similar to that shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is also provided. Therefore, the sub control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination, display combination, carryover combination, and operating flag.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the sub CPU 81 based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at the time of activation. The generated video is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 131 via the driver 87.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a speaker direction switch 260 is connected to the sub CPU 81. In response to the operation of the speaker direction switch 260, a speaker direction change signal is transmitted to the sub CPU 81.

  In addition, a first motor 230 and a second motor 250 are connected to the sub CPU 81, and the first motor 230 and the second motor 250 rotate based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81. The output signal is output in response to the sub CPU 81 receiving a speaker direction change signal from the speaker direction switch 260, for example.

  The jump table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command when the command (information or command) transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information on a plurality of types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  When the initialization command is received, the identifier is 01H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “01H” is initialization command processing. The initialization command process is a process for initializing the sub RAM 83 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When the game medal insertion command is received, the identifier is 03H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “03H” is a game medal insertion command process. The game medal insertion command process is a process performed in response to the “BET operation”. When the game start command is received, the identifier is 04H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “04H” is a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated.

  When the reel stop command is received, the identifier is 05H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “05H” is reel stop command processing. The reel stop command process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated. When the all reel stop command is received, the identifier is 06H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “06H” is all reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed.

  The identifier when the display combination establishment command is received is 07H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “07H” is the display combination establishment command process. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination. When the payout end command is received, the identifier is 08H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “08H” is the payout end command process. The payout end command process is a process performed based on the payout of medals.

  When the RB end command is received, the identifier is 09H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “09H” is the RB end command process. The RB end command process is a process for changing the game state information to the general game state at the end of the RB game state. The identifier when the BB end command is received is 0AH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0AH” is the BB end command process. The BB end command process is a process for changing the game state information to the general game state at the end of the bonus operation.

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for displaying, on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, an image for notifying a problem such as when a medal in the hopper 40 becomes empty.

  The identifier when the effect instruction request command is received is 0CH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0CH” is the effect instruction request command process. The effect instruction request command process is a process for executing an effect by image display, light, and sound on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like. When the bonus start command is received, the identifier is 0DH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the bonus is activated.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (at the start of the game) (step S1). In this process, the contents stored in the main RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the main RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. In this process, the data in the writable area of the main RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the main RAM 33, and the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified And so on.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON so that the RB gaming state is continued even after the RB gaming state is ended, and the game possible number counter is set to ON. 12 is set, and a process of setting the winning possible number counter to 8 is performed. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switch 11.

  In step S5, the medal insertion number counter is updated based on the number of insertions, and the process proceeds to step S6. In this process, the medal insertion number counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 is integrated with the number of inserted medals.

  In step S6, a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, random numbers for lottery are extracted, the extracted random numbers are stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S8. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the internal lottery process described later. In step S8, a game state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not determined that the game is present, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S9, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In step S10, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination. In particular, the internal winning combination information includes data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and data of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In step S11, a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the previous game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the previous game was started.

  In step S14, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S15. The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S15, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

  In step S18 of FIG. 21, a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is performed based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In step S19, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. This display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination.

  In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 11) based on the flag set in the display combination search process, the medals corresponding to the display combination are stored (credit) or paid out.

  In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S23. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  In step S23, the medal payout number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S24. In this process, the medal payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 is added to the payout medal number.

  In step S24, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, it is determined whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S26, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, on the condition that the display combination is replay, the same number as that inserted for the current game is set (automatically inserted) in the automatic insertion counter. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

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

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 7), determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 8 and 9) corresponding to the gaming state (step S31), and proceeds to step S32. Move.

  In step S32, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S34, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33. With this process, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when YES is determined in the process of step S32, it can be determined that there is no carryover combination, and when it is determined NO, it can be determined that there is a carryover combination. In step S33, the CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “6”, and proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S35. As a result, the winning number is set to “8” in the case of non-flags in the general gaming state, “6” in the case of between the flags in the general gaming state, and “5” in the case of the RB gaming state. Will be.

  In step S35, the internal lottery table determined in step S31 is referred to, the random value stored in the random value storage area, the winning number and the lower limit value (L) and upper limit value (in accordance with the stored setting). U) and the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, it is determined whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S37, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S37, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S39, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S40. In step S40, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S41, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S41, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S42. With this process, if the bonus is won internally, it can be stored in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. In step S42, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 sets internal lottery result information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (step S51), and proceeds to step S52. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is either a loss or a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S53, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S53, it is confirmed whether it is between flags. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S54, internal lottery result information corresponding to the internal winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the expected display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  The stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been turned on, that is, whether or not a stop button corresponding to a rotating reel has been pressed (step S61). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S62.

  Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is rotating, and there are three corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Provided. When the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button is on. When the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button is off. By updating the valid stop button flag to OFF, the pressing operation of the stop button once performed becomes invalid thereafter.

  In step S62, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S61. In step S63, the rightmost reel among the rotating reels is set as a target for stop control, and the process proceeds to step S64. By this process, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel.

  In step S64, it is determined whether or not it is the third stop, that is, whether or not two of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have already been controlled to stop and the remaining one is controlled to stop. Is determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S65, the automatic third stop process, that is, the process for controlling the stop of the remaining one reel is performed, and the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S66, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the symbol counter and stop button type, and the process proceeds to step S67. The symbol counter is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 and is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. For this reason, the code number of the symbol located in the center line 8c can be identified based on the symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter. That is, since the symbol counter and stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed are equivalent, the CPU 31 stops with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The number of sliding frames is extracted from the start position.

  In step S67, the number of sliding symbols extracted is compared with the display symbol of the number of sliding symbols determined in the display combination prediction storing process, and the number of sliding symbols that can be stopped based on the internal winning combination is determined. It is determined whether or not there is, and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the process waits for the reels corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed to rotate by the determined number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S70. In step S70, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button whose pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In step S72, a predicted display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S61.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the symbol combination table (FIG. 11) and the symbol storage area (FIG. 17).

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S81), and proceeds to step S82. In this process, 3 is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S82, the top address of the symbol storage area is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S85, and if NO, the process moves to a step S86. In step S85, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S86. Specifically, the value of the payout number corresponding to the display combination is stored in a payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. The payout number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals to be paid out by the medal payout process in step S22 of FIG.

  In step S86, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S87. In step S87, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code (that is, whether or not the end code is detected). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S88, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S88, it is determined whether or not the valid line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S89. In step S89, the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S82.

  As described above, the CPU 31 detects the end code, and stores the combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the current effective line counter value and the symbol combination table. The combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter, and the symbol Comparison is made with all symbol combinations stored in the combination table. If the CPU 31 determines that the above comparison has been performed for all the active lines, the display combination search process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation 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 S98. In step S92, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S95. In step S94, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S96. In step S96, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S97, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S98. In this process, a process of updating the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to 0 is performed. In step S98, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S100. In this process, a process of updating the bonus end number counter to 0 is performed. In step S100, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are updated to OFF, a BB end command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG. In step S112, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S113. In this process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to 465.

  In step S113, a process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, a process of updating data stored in the carryover combination storage area to 0 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In this process, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S by operating the start lever 6 is confirmed. In step S122, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S124. In this processing, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of this reel is performed. In step S124, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S126. In step S126, a timer management process is performed and the interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

  When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the sub CPU 81 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the sub control processing stored in the sub ROM 82 based on the generation of the interrupt. Has been.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S131), and proceeds to step S132. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71).

  In step S132, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speaker direction change signal transmitted by the speaker direction switch 260 has been received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S133, the speaker direction changing process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, an image drawing process described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S137. In step S137, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S138, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S138, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the flow proceeds to step S139. In step S139, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S131.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the speaker direction changing process will be described.

  In step S <b> 141, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speaker direction stored in the speaker direction storage area of the predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 is the standard position. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S142, the speakers 9L and 9R are directed toward the player, and the process proceeds to step S144. In step S143, the speakers 9L and 9R are directed to the standard position, and the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the speaker direction is stored in the speaker direction storage area of the predetermined area of the sub RAM 83, and the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is an unprocessed command (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S135 of FIG.

  In step S152, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0DH, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a bonus start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S153, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S153, the speaker is directed outward and the process proceeds to step S155. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can point the speakers 9L and 9R toward a player other than the player at the game hall. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can control the direction in which sound is emitted during a bonus and direct it toward a player other than the player in the game hall, and the player can obtain a sense of superiority.

  In step S152, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0AH, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a bonus end command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S155, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S155, the sub CPU 81 reads the speaker direction from the speaker direction storage area of the predetermined area of the sub RAM 83, and moves the speakers 9L and 9R to the direction stored in the speaker direction storage area, and proceeds to step S157. Therefore, the position of the speaker after the bonus ends returns to the position changed by the player operating the speaker direction change switch 260.

  In step S157, an unprocessed command is set as a processed command, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  In step S156, processing according to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, an unprocessed command is set as a processed command, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  The image drawing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires various effect data (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S162, the acquired various effect data is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S137 in FIG.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the speaker stops at the standard position, the player's direction, and the outer direction, but is not limited thereto. For example, the speaker may continue to change the direction in which sound is displayed without stopping.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the speaker is directed toward the player, but this is not restrictive. For example, a plurality of speaker direction switches may be provided and changeable so that the direction of the speaker is directed to the position of the head when the player is seated by the player's operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set with the first type special bonus (RB). However, the second type special bonus and the second type special bonus are operated continuously. It is also possible to provide a continuous accessory actuating device. The type 2 special combination is a combination that activates the condition device related to the prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. In some cases, the operation ends. The so-called challenge game (CG) and / or single challenge game (SCG) can be mentioned as the second type special combination. Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the above-described embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a parrot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is simulated for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, 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 structure of the speaker cabinet of a speaker. The figure which shows the structure of a speaker cabinet support part. 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 internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storage area, a carryover combination storage area, an operating flag storage area, and a game state storage area. The figure which shows a symbol storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the speaker direction change process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 9L, 9R Speaker 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

A game value input means by which a player can input game value;
Game value information storage means for storing information of game value input to the game value input means;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A start operation means operable by the player;
A game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game is output in response to an operation of the start operation means by the player, on condition that predetermined game value information is stored in the game value information storage means. Start command means;
In accordance with the game start command signal, a winning combination determining means for determining at least one of a plurality of predetermined combinations as a winning combination;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting variable display of symbols on the plurality of display units;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and operable by the player;
A plurality of stop command signals provided corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation means and outputting stop command signals for instructing stop of the symbol variable display on the corresponding display unit in response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player. Stop command means;
In response to the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol fluctuation display on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
Game value payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game values in accordance with a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units;
Sound generating means for emitting sound in a predetermined direction;
A game machine comprising: sound emission direction control means for controlling the direction of sound emission. Sound emission direction operation means for generating a sound emission direction control signal in response to an operation by the player;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound emission direction control means receives a sound emission direction control signal and controls a direction in which sound is emitted.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound emission direction control means directs the direction of sound emission to the outside or the upper side of the gaming machine in a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

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