JP2009233132A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the play while enhancing the amusement of the presentation. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine 1, the probability of determining an RT(replay time) 1 trigger symbol combination or RT 2 trigger symbol combination as an internal winning symbol combination is higher in a CB game state than in other game states. If the RT 1 trigger symbol combination is established as a display symbol combination, the operation of the RT 1 is actuated. If the RT 2 trigger symbol combination is established as the display symbol combination, the operation of the RT 2 is actuated. The probability of determination of a replay as the internal winning symbol combination during the operation of the RT 1 or RT 2 is higher than in other game states. <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, displays a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or a symbol on a screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means controls the drive of the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner. Each reel is automatically displayed after a certain time or by a player's stop operation. The rotation is stopped sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as medals and coins.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a predetermined winning combination is established, a single medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a role, a role that can give a player a relatively large profit 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 (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a game can be played a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, in order to establish a winning combination in which predetermined symbol combinations are arranged along the activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “active line”) and medals, coins, etc. are paid out, Indicates that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal random determination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, a part of a plurality of reels is not controlled regardless of the internal lottery as described above, and the winning of all small roles accompanied by the payout of medals is permitted for a specific period. The thing is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1). In such a so-called non-control period in which the reels are not controlled, the player may be able to acquire more game media by stopping any combination of symbols.
JP 2006-314507 A

  By the way, in the above-described gaming machine, when the player can stop any combination of symbols during the non-control period, the player can obtain a sense of superiority with respect to the timing of the stop operation performed by the player. However, in such a gaming machine, when the player can stop any combination of symbols, not only the above-mentioned superiority and gaming media are given, but also the game is given by giving further benefits. There was a need to provide gaming machines that could improve the interests of the world.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. In a gaming machine, the first combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the first combination is displayed by a plurality of display units. On the condition that the first symbol combination corresponding to is stopped and displayed, an automatic storage means for storing information on a predetermined game value in the game value information storage means, and a winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. The probability that the first combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means on the condition that the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. A first advantageous state actuating means for operating a first advantageous state for raising the predetermined number of unit games over a predetermined number of unit games, and the sliding piece number determining means has a predetermined starting condition after a predetermined start condition is satisfied. Multiple periods before termination conditions are met In a period in which the number of sliding symbols in a part of the display unit is determined to be a predetermined value equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the number of sliding symbols is determined to a predetermined value by the sliding symbol number determining unit, the winning combination determining unit determines the second combination. It is characterized by increasing the probability that is determined as a winning combination.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for storing information of game values (for example, medals described later), and a plurality of types Design display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) having a plurality of display units (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for displaying symbols; The start operation by the player on the condition that the start operation means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) operable by the player and information on a predetermined game value are stored in the game value information storage means Start command means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) according to the operation of the means, In accordance with the technique start command signal, a winning combination determining means for determining at least one of a plurality of predetermined combinations as a winning combination (for example, means for performing processing of FIGS. 21 and 22 described later, a main control circuit described later) 71) and start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for starting the variable display of symbols on the plurality of display units in response to the game start command signal. A main control circuit 71 described later) and a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and operable by the player. A stop command that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation means and instructs the stop of the symbol variable display on the corresponding display unit according to the operation of the stop operation means by the player A plurality of stop command means for outputting a signal (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later) and a display corresponding to the stop command signal after the stop command signal is output in response to the stop command signal The number of sliding symbols, which is the number of symbols variably displayed on the display unit during the period until the symbol variation display in the portion stops, is determined in advance based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. In accordance with the stop command signal, the stop command signal is determined in accordance with a slip frame number determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) that is determined within the range of the maximum number of slide symbols (for example, “4” described later). Stop control means (for example, means for performing the processing of FIG. 25 described later, which will be described later) for stopping the change display of the symbols on the display unit corresponding to the number of sliding pieces determined by the number of sliding pieces determining means. A first combination (for example, a replay to be described later) is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the plurality of display units correspond to the first combination. Automatic storage means for storing information on the predetermined game value in the game value information storage means (for example, on the condition that one symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay” which will be described later) is stopped and displayed) , Means for performing the processing of step S26 in FIG. 20 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the winning combination determining means, the second role (for example, RT1 entry combination to be described later, RT2 entry combination to be described later) Is determined as a winning combination, and a second symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Red 7-Red 7” described later, “Replay-BAR-” described later) corresponding to the second combination by the plurality of display units. B On the condition that R ″ and the like are stopped, a first advantageous state in which the probability that the first winning combination is determined as the winning combination is increased by the winning combination determining means (for example, during RT1 operation described later) First advantageous state actuating means for actuating a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times described later, 200 times described later) for a predetermined number of times (for example, a state in which a flag is on, a state in which an RT2 operating flag described later is on) (For example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the sliding piece number determining means has a predetermined start condition after a predetermined start condition (for example, MB is established as a display combination to be described later) is satisfied. During a period until an end condition (for example, completion of one unit game performed after an MB is established as a display combination to be described later) is satisfied, some of the plurality of display units (for example, to be described later) On the left reel 3L) In the period in which the number of sliding pieces is determined to a predetermined value equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, “1” to be described later) and the number of sliding pieces is determined to the predetermined value by the sliding piece number determining means, A gaming machine, wherein the winning combination determining means increases the probability that the second combination is determined as a winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the number of sliding pieces in a part of the plurality of display units during a period from when the predetermined start condition is satisfied to when the predetermined end condition is satisfied by the number of sliding piece determination means. Is determined to be a predetermined value equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces, and during the period in which the number of sliding pieces is determined to be a predetermined value by the sliding piece number determining means, the probability that the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means is increased. I decided to let them. For this reason, in a period in which a predetermined value is determined as the number of sliding symbols, that is, in a period in which the probability that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined as the winning combination is stopped and displayed is higher than in other periods. The probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination is higher than in other periods.

  In addition, the first combination is determined as the winning combination on condition that the second combination is determined as the winning combination and the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units. A first advantageous state actuating means is provided for operating the first advantageous state for increasing the determined probability over a predetermined number of unit games. For this reason, in the first advantageous state, the probability that the first combination is determined as the winning combination is higher than in other states.

  According to the above, in the period in which the predetermined value is determined as the number of sliding pieces, the probability that the first advantageous state is activated that the probability that the first combination is determined as the winning combination is higher than in other states. However, it becomes higher compared to other periods. For this reason, during the period in which the predetermined value is determined as the number of sliding symbols, when the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units, the superiority or the game medium as described above. Not only to the player, but also to the player with a high probability of being able to activate a state where the probability that the first role will be determined as the winning role is high, improving the interest of the game it can.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), a plurality of types of the second symbol combinations are provided (for example, “Replay-Red 7-Red 7” described later, “Replay-BAR-BAR” described later, etc.) ), The number of unit games in which the first advantageous state is activated by the first advantageous state actuating means is stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units among the plurality of types of second symbol combinations (For example, when “Replay-Red 7-Red 7” described later is stopped and displayed, it is 100 times, and when “Replay-BAR-BAR” is stopped and displayed, it is 200 times. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), a plurality of types of second symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination are provided, and depending on what is stopped and displayed by a plurality of display units among the plurality of types of second symbol combinations. Thus, the number of unit games in which the first advantageous state is activated is varied.

  For this reason, the number of unit games in which the first advantageous state is activated varies depending on which of the plurality of types of second symbol combinations is stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units. For this reason, the number of unit games in which the first advantageous state is activated can be diversified.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in the period in which the predetermined value is determined as the number of sliding pieces, the first advantageous state in which the probability that the first combination is determined as the winning combination is higher than in other states. The probability of operating becomes higher compared to other periods. For this reason, during the period in which the predetermined value is determined as the number of sliding symbols, when the second symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units, the superiority or the game medium as described above. Not only to the player, but also to the player with a high probability of being able to activate a state where the probability that the first role will be determined as the winning role is high, improving the interest of the game it can.

  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. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute in this embodiment), and the symbol row is displayed in a variable manner.

  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.

  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 state where the BB where a player can easily obtain medals is not activated, three medals are required to play one game. On the other hand, in the state where BB 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 BB is not operating and two when the BB is operating) 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 performed is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after the “second stop operation” is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  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 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 “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (see FIG. 3 described later) 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, BB (big bonus), MB (middle bonus), watermelon, bell, blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, replay, RT1 entry combination, and RT2 entry combination are provided as the combination of this embodiment. Yes.

  BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus 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.

  MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. The “special feature continuous action device related to the second type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the second type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  "Type 2 special combination" is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when

  The RT1 entry combination is a combination that shifts the gaming state during RT1 operation described later when winning. The RT2 entry combination is a combination that shifts the gaming state during RT2 operation described later when winning.

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

  Hereinafter, 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”. Further, the RT1 entry combination and the RT2 entry combination are collectively referred to as “RT entry combination”.

  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 CB gaming state, and a general gaming state in which the expected value of the “departure 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.

  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.

  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” means the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state. In this embodiment, when the RB operating flag is updated to ON, Is set. The “awardable number counter” refers to the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state. In this embodiment, 8 is set when the RB operating flag is updated to ON.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the number of medals paid out after the BB operating flag is updated to ON is equal to or greater than the payable number. The “paid out number” is defined as 465 sheets in this embodiment.

  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 BB 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 BB is established, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The CB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the second type special combination is operating.

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

  The condition for updating the CB operating flag to ON is that an MB operating flag described later is ON.

  On the other hand, the condition that the CB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter becomes 0, the winning possible number counter becomes 0, or the MB operating flag is updated OFF. is there. Here, the “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state as described above. In this embodiment, the CB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, 1 is set. The “winning possible number counter” means the number of times that a winning can be made in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state as described above. In this embodiment, 1 is set when the CB operating flag is updated to ON. .

  The MB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not an advantageous state is generated due to the establishment of the MB. The condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that the MB is established. The condition for updating the MB operating flag to OFF is that one unit game is performed after the MB operating flag is updated to ON.

  Here, the relationship between the MB operating flag and the CB operating flag from when the MB operating flau is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. If the MB is established, the MB operating frau is updated to ON. When the MB operating flag is updated to ON, the CB operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes 0, the CB operating flag is updated to OFF. Here, the CB in-operation flag is set to 1 when the CB in-operation flag is updated to ON. Therefore, when MB is established, the CB in-operation flag is turned off when one unit game is performed. Updated to

  Further, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF when one unit game is performed as described above.

  According to the above, after the MB is established, when one unit game is performed, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF and the CB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, the MB operating flag, and the CB operating flag are all 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. During RT operation, there are RT1 operation and RT2 operation. When the above-described RT1 entry combination is established, the RT1 operation is performed over 100 unit games, and when the RT2 entry combination is established, the RT2 operation is performed over 200 unit games.

  In addition, the general gaming state is composed of a flag between BB and a non-flag that does not carry over. The “carryover combination” means a combination that allows a combination of symbols corresponding to BB to be arranged along an active line over one or more games. Between flags, a combination of symbols corresponding to BB is along an effective line. Lined up is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal win for BB between flags, and there may be an internal win for BB between non-flags, so even between the same general gaming states, the flag and non-flag are different. A gaming state.

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (see FIGS. 19 to 30 described later), and a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 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 (see FIG. 14 described later) for determining the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to 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. 15 and 16, which will be described later, and stores information such as internal winning combinations and carryover combinations.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, BET lamps 9a to 9c and medals are accommodated, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, and a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 9a to 9c are included in the main CPU 31. Connected to the output. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the main CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

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

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. 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. The random number stored in the random value storage area is used, for example, when determining an internal winning combination (see FIGS. 21 and 22 described later).

  Specifically, by using the random numbers described above, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 9 described later) 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 main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the main RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the main RAM 33 stores 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 main CPU 31 sends a signal for controlling the rotation start of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit. Send to 39. Then, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop based on an operation signal sent from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and a stop table described later. To the motor drive circuit 39.

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

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

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table, 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. 6 described later) is selected, and 10 is determined as the number of lotteries (see step S31 of FIG. 21 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 10 is updated to 8 when it is between flags (see step S34 in FIG. 21 described later). On the other hand, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, when the RT1 is operating, the selected internal lottery table is selected from the general gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 6 described later) and the RT1 operating internal lottery. When the table is changed to a table (see FIG. 8 to be described later) and the RT2 operation is in progress, the internal lottery table to be selected is changed from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (see FIG. 6 to be described later) to the internal lottery table for the RT2 operation. (See FIG. 9 described later).

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and 5 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 21 described later). reference).

  If the gaming state is the CB gaming state, the bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and RT entry combination are all determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery. For this reason, the internal lottery table corresponding to the CB gaming state is not provided.

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

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, which is referred to when in the general gaming state. FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when the player is in the RB gaming state. FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 operation, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT1 operation is in progress. FIG. 9 shows the RT2 operating internal lottery table, which is referred to when the RT2 is operating in the general 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. 6 to 9 show information corresponding to the case where the setting value is 1, but actually, information corresponding to each of the setting values is provided. 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. As will be described later with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 10 described later), since the winning number corresponds to the combination, the internal lottery table corresponds to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. It can be said that it has information on the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical range.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the random number value stored in the random number storage area is determined in descending order from the same winning number as the number of lotteries determined for each gaming state until the winning number becomes 0. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number. 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, a case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to will be described. When the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 and stored in the random value storage area is “20000”, the numerical value range information corresponding to the winning number 10 has the lower limit value “21535” and the upper limit value “ Since the information is in the numerical range of “21613”, first, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 10. The result of this calculation is negative. Accordingly, 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 10 is unfair.

  Next, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (19935) is calculated based on the information of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 9. 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 9 is won. When the winning number 9 is won, the BB corresponding to the winning number 9 becomes an internal winning combination.

  When winning number 8 to winning number 1 are calculated random number value R (20000) -lower limit value L and random number value R (20000) -upper limit value U, 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 BB 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. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 9. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the red cherry, BB may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 10. Therefore, when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the MB may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the yellow cherry.

  In addition, between the flags, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to, but the number of lotteries is changed to 8. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 9 and 10 are won between the flags. Therefore, between the flags, BB and MB are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  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 “10”, 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 RT1 rush combination, “Replay-Red 7-Red 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination becomes the RT1 entry combination, the RT1 operating flag is turned on, and the gaming state shifts to the RT1 operating state. When the internal winning combination is RT2 rush combination, “Replay-BAR-BAR” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination becomes the RT2 entry combination, the RT2 operating flag is turned on, and the gaming state shifts to the RT2 operating state.

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

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

  The bonus operating time table includes information necessary for operating RT1, RT2, BB, RB, CB, and MB. 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 S122 of FIG.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag of this embodiment includes an RT1 operating flag for identifying whether RT1 is operating, an RT2 operating flag for identifying whether RT2 is operating, and RB gaming. RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the state is operating, BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, and identifying whether or not the CB gaming state is operating There are a CB operating flag for performing the operation and an MB operating flag for identifying whether the MB is operating.

  The “RT game number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which RT operates. In this embodiment, when the RT1 entry combination is established, “100” is set in the RT game number counter, and when the RT2 entry combination is established, “200” is set in the RT game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game during RT1 operation or RT2 operation.

  The “bonus end number counter” refers to the number of remaining medals that can be paid out when the BB is operating. In this embodiment, when the BB is activated, “465” 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 BB is operating.

  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 or the CB gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the RB is activated, “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and when the CB is activated, “1” is set in the possible game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state.

  As described above, the “winning possible number counter” means the number of times that a winning can be made in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state, and more specifically, the number of remaining unit games that can be won in the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state. . In the present embodiment, when the RB is activated, “8” is set in the possible winning number counter, and when the CB is activated, “1” is set in the possible winning number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each winning unit game in the RB gaming state or the CB 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.

  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.

  For example, when “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and “00000000” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination is blue cherry and corresponds to this internal winning combination. The stop table is a blue cherry stop table. The blue cherry stop table is configured to be able to be established with the blue cherry as a display role.

  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 (see FIG. 11) is displayed on the active line.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIG. 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 BB stop table, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is BB. 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” is a symbol that moves in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R from when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated until the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Numbers. For example, in the stop table shown in FIG. 14, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “8” of the left reel 3L is “2”. Referring to FIG. 2 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “8” of the left reel 3L is “BAR (symbol 112)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “10” is “watermelon (symbol 113)”. It is. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is operated when the “BAR (symbol 112)” with the code number “8” 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 “watermelon (symbol 113)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position.

  In the present embodiment, in the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button after the stop button is pressed, the maximum number of symbols that can move in the display window before the reel stops. The number (the maximum number of sliding frames) is defined as 4. However, in the CB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols on the left reel 3L is defined as 1, and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R is defined as 4.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the display mode in display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when BB is determined as an 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 BB 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. 14, 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, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “2” to “10”, “16”, or “17”, even if BB is determined as an 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 BB 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 BB 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 BB as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in addition to the determination of BB as the internal winning combination.

  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. 15 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 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 entry combination. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 rush combination.

  (2) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  In 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. 15 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bits 1 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. 15 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the CB operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bits 6 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 15 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 the CB gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to between flags in the general gaming state. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to non-flags in the general gaming state. Bits 4 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.

  The configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the block diagram of the sub control circuit 72 shown in FIG.

  The sub-control circuit 72 controls effects related 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.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 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 random numbers sampled in this way are stored in a sub random number storage area provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

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

  In the program storage area, sub CPU control programs shown in FIGS. 31 to 33 described later are stored. 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 sound output, a drawing task for controlling display of video on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the like.

  The data storage area is a table storage area for storing various tables such as a jump table (see FIG. 18 to be described later) having information on processing performed in response to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and animation such as character object data. Drawing control data storage area for storing data, audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as video sound based on animation data and operation sound of start lever 6, etc., LED for storing light lighting pattern, etc. -Consists of a lamp control data storage area.

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 has a storage area similar to that shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 described above. Therefore, the sub control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination, display combination, carryover combination, operating flag, and the like.

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

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

  The D / A converter 90 is connected to the DSP 88 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into analog sound. The amplifier 91 is an amplifier that amplifies the sound converted into analog by the D / A converter 90 and outputs the amplified sound from the speakers 9L 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 present embodiment, information such as game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a in response to the operation unit 17 being operated.

  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 for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer.

  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 operation of the BB.

  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 notifying a malfunction when a malfunction such as the medals in the hopper 40 becoming empty occurs.

  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 BB operates.

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

  First, the main 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. If the MB operating flag is ON, the CB operating flag is updated to ON, the game possible number counter is set to 1, and the winning possible number counter is set to 1.

  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, a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, the extracted random number is stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 21 and 22 described later). In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. 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 S8, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. 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 S10, a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the reels 3L, 3C, 3R started rotating in the previous game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by the player is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotating in the previous game.

  In step S13, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S14. 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 S14, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

  In step S17 of FIG. 20, a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. 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 S18, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S20. This display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination.

  In step S20, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In this process, with reference to the symbol combination table (see 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 S21, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S22. 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 S22, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, it is determined whether either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S24, a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S25, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. 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. In step S27, RT game number counter update processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 9) corresponding to the gaming state (step S31), Control goes to step S32. In step S32, an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, 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 S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S34. With this process, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when it is determined YES in the process of step S33, 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 S34, the main CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “8”, and proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S36. As a result, the winning number is “10” in the case of non-flag among the general gaming state, “8” in the case of the flag among the general gaming state, “5” in the case of the RB gaming state, In the gaming state, when RT1 is operating or RT2 is operating, “10” is set.

  In step S36, referring to the internal lottery table determined in step S31 or the internal lottery table changed in step S32, the random number value stored in the random value storage area, the winning number, and the stored setting are determined. The lower limit value (L) and the upper limit value (U) are compared, and the process proceeds to step S37. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the random value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit and not more than the upper limit. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S38, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S38, the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 10) is referenced to determine the internal winning combination and storage area type based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S39. In step S39, 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 S40.

  In step S40, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S41. In step S41, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S42, 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 S43. By this process, when the BB is won internally, it can be stored in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. In step S43, 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 S44 in FIG. By this processing, the presence / absence of a carryover combination can be reflected in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  In step S44 of FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S45, "1" is set in bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. With this process, when the gaming state is the CB gaming state, the bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and RT entry combination are all determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S51). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S52, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT1 operating internal lottery table or the RT2 operating internal lottery table in accordance with the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag that is on, and the step of FIG. The process moves to S33.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 sets internal lottery result information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (step S61), and proceeds to step S62. In step S62, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the expected display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 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 main 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 S71). 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 S76, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S72.

  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 S72, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S73, the rightmost reel among the rotating reels is set as a target for stop control, and the process proceeds to step S74. By this process, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right one.

  In step S74, whether or not it is the third stop, that is, whether or not two reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have already been controlled to stop and the remaining one reel is controlled to stop. Is determined. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S75, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S76. In step S75, 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 S76.

  In step S76, 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 S77. 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 the stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed are equivalent, the main CPU 31 determines that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R The number of sliding frames is extracted from the stop start position.

  In step S77, the number of sliding symbols extracted is compared with the display symbol ahead of the number of sliding symbols determined in the expected display combination 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 S78. In step S78, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the process waits for the reel 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 S80. In step S80, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, 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 S82, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S82, a predicted display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S71.

  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 (see FIG. 11) and the symbol storage area (see FIG. 16).

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. In this process, 5 is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S92, the top address of the symbol storage area is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, 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 S95, and if NO, the process moves to a step S96. In step S95, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S96. 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 S20 of FIG.

  In step S96, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S97. In step S97, 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 S98, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S98, it is determined whether or not the valid line counter is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. 20, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S92.

  As described above, the main 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. It is determined that the comparison (step S93) is performed with all the symbol combinations to be performed, and the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display lines corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter; Comparison is made with all symbol combinations stored in the symbol combination table. When the main CPU 31 determines that the above comparison has been performed for all the effective lines, the display combination retrieval process is terminated.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S102, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S104, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, it is determined whether or not the possible winning number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S107, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S107, RB / CB termination processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S108. In this process, the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is updated to OFF, and a process of updating the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to 0 is performed. In step S108, MB termination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S109. In this process, the MB operation flag and the CB operation flag are updated to OFF.

  In step S109, it is determined whether the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. 20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are updated to OFF, the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, and a BB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S122, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S123. In this process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to 465.

  In step S123, a process for clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, a process for updating the data stored in the carryover combination storage area to 0 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S125, it is determined whether or not the display combination is MB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S126, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S127. In step S126, MB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In this process, a process of updating the MB operating flag to ON is performed.

  In step S127, it is determined whether or not the display combination is an RT1 entry combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S128, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S129. In step S128, the RT1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In this process, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the RT game number counter is set to 100.

  In step S129, it is determined whether or not the display combination is an RT2 entry combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S130, an RT2 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In this process, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON and the RT game number counter is set to 200.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the RT game number counter update processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S132, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S134, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the interruption process by control of main CPU31 is demonstrated. This interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S141), and proceeds to step S142. 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 S142, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S143. In step S143, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. 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 S144, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, a timer management process is performed and the interrupt process is terminated.

  The control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the 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 S151), and proceeds to step S152. 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 S152, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, command output processing for outputting a command to the rendering processor 84 and the DSP 88 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In step S154, an image drawing process described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S156, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, a bank switching command is transmitted to the rendering processor 84 to cause the rendering processor 84 to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S151.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG. In step S162, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, the unprocessed command is set as a processed command, and the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires various effect data for performing effects (step S171), and proceeds to step S172. In step S172, the acquired various effect data are transmitted to the VDP, a game effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S155 in FIG.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1, in the CB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols of the left reel 3L is defined as 1, and the RT1 entry combination and the RT2 entry combination are included in the combination determined as the internal winning combination. . On the other hand, referring to FIG. 6, FIG. 8, and FIG. 9, in the general gaming state, the probability that the RT1 entry combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the probability that the RT2 entry combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Is 1/65536. Referring to FIG. 7, in the RB gaming state, the probability that the RT1 entry combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the probability that the RT2 entry combination is determined as the internal winning combination are 0/65536. According to the above, in the CB gaming state, the probability that the RT1 rush combination or the RT2 rush combination is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in other game states.

  Further, when the RT1 entry combination is established as a display combination, the RT1 is in operation, and when the RT2 entry combination is established as a display combination, the RT2 is in operation. 6 to 9, during the RT1 operation and the RT2 operation, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in other gaming states.

  According to the above, in the CB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols of the left reel 3L is 1, and the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in other gaming states during RT1 operation and RT2 operation Is higher than other gaming states. For this reason, in the CB gaming state, when the RT1 entry combination or the RT2 entry combination is established as a display combination, not only is the player given a sense of superiority and medal with respect to the timing of the stop operation, but also during the RT1 operation and the RT2 operation Since the player can be given the benefit of a higher probability of being compared to other gaming states, the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the RT1 entry combination is established as a display combination, the RT1 operation is performed for 100 unit games. When the RT2 entry combination is established as a display combination, the RT2 operation is performed for 200 unit games. It becomes. Therefore, as a display combination, depending on whether an RT1 entry combination is established or an RT2 entry combination is established, a unit game in which a replay is determined to be an internal winning combination has a higher gaming state than other gaming states. The number of times is different. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the number of unit games in which a gaming state in which the probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than other gaming states continues.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, two types of the RT1 entry combination and the RT2 entry combination are provided as the combination for shifting to a gaming state in which the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination by being established as the display combination is higher than other gaming states. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, three or four types may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided in which the numerical range corresponding to the winning combination is a continuous value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it provide the internal lottery table which shall contain the several value which does not continue the numerical value range corresponding to a combination.

  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 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 the internal lottery table for RT1 action | operation. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 action | operation. 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 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 following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change 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. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. 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 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 5a Liquid crystal display part 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
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, the number of symbols variably displayed on the display unit during the period from when the stop command signal is output until the display of the symbol on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal stops. A number of sliding pieces determining means for determining a certain number of sliding pieces based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means within a predetermined maximum number of sliding pieces;
In response to the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal based on the number of sliding pieces determined by the number of sliding pieces determining means,
The predetermined combination is determined on the condition that the first combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means, and the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. Automatic storage means for storing game value information in the game value information storage means,
The winning combination is determined on the condition that the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the second symbol combination corresponding to the second winning combination is stopped and displayed on the plurality of display units. First advantageous state actuating means for operating a first advantageous state for increasing the probability that the first combination is determined as a winning combination by a combination determining unit over a predetermined number of unit games;
The sliding piece number determining means has a period from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the number of sliding pieces in a part of the plurality of display units is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces. Decide on a predetermined value,
In a period in which the number of sliding symbols is determined to be the predetermined value by the number of sliding symbols determining means, the probability that the second winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining unit is increased. . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A plurality of types of the second symbol combinations are provided,
The number of unit games in which the first advantageous state is actuated by the first advantageous state actuating means depends on what is stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units among the plurality of types of second symbol combinations. A game machine characterized by being different.

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