JP2009233139A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that reports an internal winning combination without using a display device. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) stops and displays a combination of patterns corresponding to the BB along the false effective line by moving a sub reel (3X) to a visible area (211X) if patterns corresponding to the BB stops along a false effective line in the center main reel (3C) and the right main reel (3R), when the BB does not achieve as a display combination irrespective of the inclusion of BB in the internal winning combination. <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.

Such a gaming machine has been proposed that controls an image displayed on a liquid crystal display device in accordance with an internal winning combination (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, since the internal winning combination can be notified by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device, the player can estimate the internal winning combination and improve the interest of the game.
JP 2007-151714 A

  By the way, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device has been indispensable in order to notify the internal winning combination. Also, in the display device, during the period in which the image for notifying the internal winning combination is displayed, other images cannot be displayed or the displayable image is restricted, and the display device can provide an effect. There was a risk of lowering.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can notify an internal winning combination without using a display device.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In the gaming machine, the game machine includes a second symbol display means having a second display portion provided so as to be capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols, When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display unit stops and displays a predetermined number of symbols from among a plurality of types of symbols so that the player can visually recognize them. When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display unit stops displaying the plurality of types of symbols. The predetermined condition is that all the variable display of the symbols on the plurality of first display units are stopped, and a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed on the predetermined first display unit among the plurality of first display units. It is characterized in that the predetermined symbol constituting is stopped and displayed.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value input means (for example, a medal insertion slot 22 described later) that allows a player to input a game value (for example, a medal described later), and information on the game value input to the game value input means Is stored in gaming value information (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and a first display unit (for example, a main reel described later) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols. 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) 1st symbol display means (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) and start operations that can be operated by the player On the condition that information of a predetermined game value is stored in the means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) and the game value information storage means, according to the operation of the start operation means by the player, Start command means (for example, a later-described start switch 6S) for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a rank game (for example, one game to be described later), and predetermined according to the game start command signal A winning combination determining means for determining at least one of the plurality of winning combinations as a winning combination (for example, means for performing the processing of FIG. 23 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the game start command signal A first start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), etc., for starting the variable display of the symbols on the plurality of first display units; A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R described later) provided by corresponding to each of the plurality of first display units and operable by the player; A plurality of stop command signals provided corresponding to each of the number of stop operation means, and outputting a stop command signal for instructing stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding first display unit according to the operation of the stop operation means by the player Stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc., which will be described later), and a first stop for stopping the variable display of symbols on the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal in response to the stop command signal Depending on the combination of the control means (for example, means for performing the processing of FIG. 25 described later, the main control circuit 71 described later) and the symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of first display portions, a predetermined amount A game value payout means (for example, a hopper 40 described later, a medal detection unit 40S described later, a hopper drive circuit 41 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the like. And a second symbol display means (for example, a sub reel 3X, which will be described later, a sub display window 4X, which will be described later) having a second display portion (for example, a sub reel 3X which will be described later) provided in a possible manner. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the unit stops and displays a predetermined number (for example, three described later) of the plurality of types of symbols so that the player can visually recognize (for example, a sub-reel 3X described later is visually recognized). When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display of the plurality of types of symbols is interrupted (for example, a sub reel 3X described later is positioned in the invisible area 211Y). The predetermined condition is that all the variable display of the symbols on the plurality of first display units is stopped, and a predetermined first display unit (for example, described later) among the plurality of first display units is stopped. A combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” to be described later) and “BAR-BAR- to be described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, BB described later). A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined symbol (for example, red 7, which will be described later, BAR, which will be described later) constituting the BAR "is stopped and displayed.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the second symbol display unit having the second display unit provided so as to be capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of symbols are displayed by the second display unit. A predetermined number of symbols out of the types of symbols are displayed so as to be visible to the player, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display of a plurality of types of symbols is interrupted by the second display unit. As a predetermined condition, all the variable display of the symbols on the plurality of first display units are stopped, and a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is displayed on the predetermined first display unit among the plurality of first display units. It is adopted that the predetermined symbols constituting the are stopped and displayed.

  For this reason, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of symbols are stopped and displayed by the second display unit. Therefore, according to the winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, by controlling the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second display unit, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second display unit without using the above display device Thus, the winning combination can be notified.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined number of symbols including a predetermined symbol are stopped and displayed so as to be visible to a player.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the second display unit and the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, a predetermined number including a predetermined symbol It was decided to stop and display the symbol of so that the player can see it.

  For this reason, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the winning combination is the predetermined combination, the predetermined number of symbols stopped and displayed by the second display unit includes the predetermined symbol. In this case, the second display unit instead of the plurality of first display units whose predetermined symbols do not stop, and the predetermined first display unit whose predetermined symbols stop among the plurality of first display units, The combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination can be stopped and displayed.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2), the plurality of first display units excluding the predetermined first display unit may display the plurality of types of symbols when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by interrupting the game.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the display of a plurality of types of symbols excluding the predetermined first display unit among the plurality of first display units is interrupted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. .

  For this reason, it is as if the combination of the predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the plurality of first display parts, even though it is actually stopped and displayed on the second display part and the predetermined first display part. Can give the player a good impression.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of symbols are stopped and displayed by the second display unit. Therefore, according to the winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, by controlling the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second display unit, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second display unit without using the above display device Thus, the winning combination can be notified.

  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 front surface of the front door 2, a liquid crystal display unit 5a, a panel display unit 5b, and a fixed display unit 5c are formed as substantially vertical surfaces.

  In the lower part of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, vertically long main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and a sub display window 4X are provided (see FIGS. 2 and 3 described later).

  Behind the front door 2, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol row as identification information constituted by a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R The symbols can be viewed from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute in this embodiment), and the symbol row is displayed in a variable manner.

  Further, a sub reel 3X is provided behind the front door 2. The same symbol row as that of the left main reel 3L is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel 3X. The sub reel 3X is movably provided between a viewable area 211X behind the sub display window 4X and an invisible area 211Y (see FIGS. 2 and 3 described later) above the viewable area 211X. ing.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display portion 5a, the panel display portion 5b, and the fixed display portion 5c. On the right side of the pedestal 10 in the horizontal plane, a medal slot 22 for inserting medals is provided. The medal inserted into the medal slot is credited or bet on the game. On the other hand, a 1-BET switch 11a, a 2-BET switch 11b, and a maximum BET switch 11c for betting medals credited by a pressing operation are provided on the left side in the horizontal plane of the pedestal unit 10.

  When the 1-BET switch 11a is pressed, one of the credited medals is bet on the game, and when the 2-BET switch 11b is pressed, two of the credited medals Bet on the game and the maximum BET switch 11c is pressed down, the maximum number of medals (3 in this embodiment) that can be bet on one game is bet. Then, a display line described later is activated according to the number of medals bet. An operation of pressing the BET switches 11a, 11b, and 11c and an operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (an operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as a “BET operation”.

  An operation unit 12 is provided on the left side in the horizontal plane of the pedestal unit 10 and behind the BET switches 11a, 11b, and 11c (closer to the panel display unit 5b than the BET switches 11a, 11b, and 11c). Yes. The operation unit 12 is provided for operating display of information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  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, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the player's turning operation, and a start lever for starting the display of the symbols in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. 6 is rotatably attached in a predetermined angle range.

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

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

  The above-described medal payout port 15 from 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. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16 for producing effects such as sound effects and sounds. 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.

  The liquid crystal display unit 5a, the panel display unit 5b, and the fixed display unit 5c will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 2, the sub reel 3X is located in the visible region 211X behind the sub display window 4X. For this reason, the sub reels 3X are arranged in a horizontal row with the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are located behind the sub display window 4X. For this reason, the symbol of the sub reel 3X can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the sub display window 4X.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 3, the sub reel 3X is located in the invisible area 211Y above the visible area 211X. For this reason, the sub reel 3X is hidden behind the liquid crystal display portion 5a of the front door 2. For this reason, the symbol of the sub reel 3X cannot be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  The liquid crystal display unit 5a includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, and 21X and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and 21X are provided with the main display windows 4L, 4C and 4R and the sub display window 4X.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in a horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. Of these five display lines, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, and the bottom line 8d provided in the horizontal direction are provided to extend to the symbol display area 21X.

  These display lines are activated when the BET switches 11a, 11b, and 11c are pressed or when medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, and 21X, three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) are provided in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the change display (moving display) of the symbols on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the symbols are stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions provided in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. When the symbol variation display (moving display) on the sub reel 3X located in the possible area 211X is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in the symbol display area 21X. Each display line connects the symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R, 21X, and is 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 predetermined positions corresponding to any of the effective lines, whereby the predetermined combination is established.

  In the present embodiment, the display line connecting the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21L, the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21C, and the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21R is activated. Is called “effective line”. The symbols of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  In the present embodiment, the display line connecting the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21C, the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21R, and the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21X is activated. Is called a “pseudo-effective line”. The symbols of the main reels 3C and 3R and the sub reels 3X are stopped and displayed on the pseudo effective line.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, at least when the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R can be pressed, The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in a transmissive state so that the symbols can be visually recognized.

  The effect display area 23 is an area excluding the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R in the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In the effect display area 23, an effect image is displayed.

  The panel display unit 5b includes a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, a payout display unit 13, a credit display unit 18, and a bonus game information display unit 19. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 9a is lit when the BET number is one. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is three.

  The payout display unit 13 and the credit display unit 18 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is achieved. The bonus game information display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays game information in the bonus.

  The fixed display portion 5c is an area where a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture, or the like drawn on the fixed display unit 5c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  The transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 5 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed. The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 3X (ie, on the front side of the display surface). The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the sub reel 3X, and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. In the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned panel display part 5b and the fixed display part 5c (refer FIG.2 and FIG.3). Here, in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the various display units (the payout display unit 13, the credit display unit 18, and the bonus game) arranged on the back side of the area corresponding to the panel display unit 5b on the back surface of the display board 133. Illustration of various electric circuits for driving the information display unit 19) and the BET lamps 9a to 9c is omitted.

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

  By adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the main reel 3L passes through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the sub display window 4X even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. , 3C, 3R and the sub-reel 3X can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on rotation and stop of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 3X.

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

  The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and non-reflective regions (that is, transmissive regions) 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, and 136BX, and illuminates the liquid crystal panel 134.

  The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, and 136BX are formed of a transparent material, and are formed as a light transmitting portion that transmits incident light without reflecting it. The non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, and the non-reflective area 136BX is located in the viewable area 211X. It is provided at a position in front of each symbol displayed when the rotation of the sub reel 3X stops. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, and 136X are formed so as to coincide with the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R and the sub display window 4X (see FIGS. 2 and 3). Yes.

  On the other hand, the reflective film 136 is formed of, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and is formed as a light reflecting portion that reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Yes.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are arranged along the upper end and lower end of the light guide plate 135, and both ends thereof are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139c, and 139d. These fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b emit light introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected on the surfaces of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the sub reel 3X when located in the viewable area 211X, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, and 136BX. To do. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, and 136BX to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134. Accordingly, the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are provided in the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the display area of the liquid crystal panel 134, and the illumination means of the pattern drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 3X when positioned in the viewable area 211X. Of these, these are commonly illuminated as one of the illumination means in the areas corresponding to the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the sub display window 4X. Further, the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are drawn from the outside of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 3X on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 3X when located in the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the visible region 211X. Illuminate the displayed pattern.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reel 3X are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20” and stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (see FIG. 7 described later) as a data table. On each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 3X, “red 7 (design 111)”, “BAR (design 112)”, “watermelon (design 113)”, “bell (design 114)”, “blue” A symbol sequence composed of symbols “cherry (symbol 115)”, “red cherry (symbol 116)”, “yellow cherry (symbol 117)”, “replay (symbol 118)”, and “blank (symbol 118)” It is represented. The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 3X are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other, stop control of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state It is used to give game value.

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

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

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

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

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

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state, and whether or not the BB2 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated when the BB2 is established. This is information for identification. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that a bonus is established. The condition 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 the bonus is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When the BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when this BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is set to OFF. Updated off. Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the bonus is established, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off. The general gaming state is composed of a flag with a bonus as a carryover combination and a non-flag between a bonus carryover combination. A “carryover combination” is a combination in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus is allowed along one or more games along a valid line. Between flags, a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus is along a valid line. Are allowed across one or more games. In addition, bonuses are not internally won for bonuses, and bonuses may be internally won for non-flags, so even between the same general gaming states, different flags are different from non-flags. A gaming state.

  7 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 1 shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, 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. 21 to 29 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. 10 and 11 to be described later) used for determination of random sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), stop buttons 7L, 7C, A stop table (see FIG. 16 described later) for determining the stop mode of the main 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. 17 and 18, which will be described later, and stores information such as internal winning combinations and carryover combinations.

  In the circuit of FIG. 7, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are the BET lamps 9 a to 9 c and medals, and a predetermined number of medals are paid according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 and a stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive the main 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 main 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. 7, 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 FIG. 23 described later).

  Specifically, by using the random numbers described above, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 and 11 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 main 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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the main RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the main RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the main 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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as a reference, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the corresponding code number A symbol code indicating the provided symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (see FIG. 13 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 an internal winning combination or a 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 drives a signal for controlling rotation start of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Send to circuit 39. Then, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped based on an operation signal sent from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS and a stop table described later at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal to be controlled is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning combination is won, the main CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At 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 outer surface of the main reel corresponding to the symbol position (code number) of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reel outer periphery corresponding to the symbol position (code number) of the sub reel 3X. Information on the pattern drawn on the surface. 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. 10 described later) is selected, and 8 is determined as the number of lotteries (see step S31 of FIG. 23 described later). ). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 8 is updated to 6 when it is between flags (see step S33 in FIG. 23 described later). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state (see FIG. 11 described later) is selected, and 5 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 23 described later). reference).

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, and is referred to when the game state is a general gaming state. FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when the player is in the RB gaming state.

  The internal lottery table includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number. 10 and 11 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. 12 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. 12 described later).

  For example, the case where the general lottery state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 10 is referred 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 8 has the lower limit value “21535” and the upper limit value “ Since it is information in the numerical range of “21613”, first, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 8. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the extracted random number value is “20000”, the winning number 8 is invalid.

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

  When winning number 6 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 BB1 corresponding to these winning numbers are determined as the internal winning combination.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to FIG. 10, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the red cherry, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  Referring to FIG. 10, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8. Therefore, when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the yellow cherry, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  In addition, between the flags, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to, but the number of lotteries is changed to 6. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 7 and 8 are won between the flags. Therefore, between the flags, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations.

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

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

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

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

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination. This symbol combination table is referred to when the number of payouts is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all the main 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 at the middle of the left main display window 4L, and “Blue cherry (corner)” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left main display window 4L. The displayed “blue cherry” is shown. In the former case, the display combination is medium cherry, and four medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, the display combination is a square cherry. At this time, the symbol combination “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on the two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e, or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). ing. Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry, according to the symbol combination table, the number of coins that is twice the number indicated by the symbol combination table, that is, eight medals is paid out. The same applies when the internal winning combination is red cherry or yellow cherry.

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 14, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table mainly includes information necessary for operating the bonus. Specifically, each display combination includes information on an operating flag, a bonus end number counter, a possible game number counter, and a winning number counter. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the process of step S112 of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. That is, the types of stop tables are defined according to the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  Further, the stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the main 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.) ). 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. 13) is displayed on the active line.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIG. This stop table is used when stop control is performed on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation on the condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  FIG. 16 shows a stop table for BB1, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is BB1. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each of the internal winning combination.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start positions of the main reels 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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center Is the symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  The “sliding frame number” means that the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are moved from when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated until the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The number of symbols. For example, in the stop table shown in FIG. 16, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “8” of the left main reel 3L is “2”. Referring to FIG. 6 described above, the symbol corresponding to the code number “8” of the left main reel 3L is “BAR (symbol 112)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “10” is “watermelon (symbol 113)”. ". 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 stage of the left main display window 4L. The left main 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, the main reel corresponding to the pressed stop button can be moved in the main display window after the stop button is pressed until the main reel stops. The maximum number of symbols (maximum number of sliding frames) is specified as 4.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the display mode in main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 13 described above, in the left main reel 3L, the center main reel 3C, and the right main reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is “red 7”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the left main reel 3L, there are two code numbers “1” and “15” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to FIG. 16, when the stop start position on the left main 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 main display window 4L. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left main reel 3L is “2” to “10”, “16”, or “17”, even if BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination, “Red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left main display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the central main reel 3C is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the middle symbol of the central main display window 4C. Stop at the stop position. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central main reel 3C is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, even if BB1 is the internal winning Even if it is determined as a winning combination, “red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the central main display window 4C. Similarly, when the stop start position on the right main reel 3R is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the middle symbol of the right main display window 4R. Stop at the stop position. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the right main reel 3R is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, even if BB1 is an internal winning Even if it is determined as a winning combination, “red 7” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the right main display window 4R. Therefore, in order to establish BB1 as a display combination, in addition to determining BB1 as an internal winning combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

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

  (1) of FIG. 17 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to yellow cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 17 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

  (3) of FIG. 17 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In this embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), 1 is stored in the bit corresponding to the combination established as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 17 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 17 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to between flags in the general gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to non-flags in the general gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the main 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 main 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 the production of video, sound, light, or a game combining these, and controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and control of the main reel. 71 is formed on a separate circuit board.

  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.

  The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program shown in FIGS. Specifically, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, device driver, main control circuit 71, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speaker 9L. , 9R, a sound control task for controlling output of sound, a drawing task for controlling display of video on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the like.

  The data storage area is a table storage area for storing various tables such as a jump table (see FIG. 20 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. 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 device 131 via the driver 87.

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

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

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

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 139 is connected to the sub CPU 81. The motor drive circuit 139 receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the sub CPU 81 and drives and controls the stepping motor 149X and the slide motor 150. The stepping motor 149X rotationally drives the sub reel 3X. The slide motor 150 moves the sub reel 3X between the viewable area 211X and the invisible area 211Y.

  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 bonus operation.

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for 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 image display, light, and sound effects on the liquid crystal display device 131, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like. When the bonus start command is received, the identifier is 0DH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the bonus is activated.

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

  First, the 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. 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 FIG. 23 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 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 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 main 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 main 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 the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse after the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R start rotating in the previous game. .

  In step S13, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S14. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the main 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 main 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 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG.

  In step S17 of FIG. 22, 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 on the basis of the symbol stop mode of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 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. 13) 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 RB operating flag or the BB 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 S2 in FIG. In this process, on the condition that the display combination is replay, the same number as that inserted for the current game is set (automatically inserted) in the automatic insertion counter. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 6), determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (see FIG. 7 or FIG. 8) corresponding to the gaming state (step S31), Control goes to step S32.

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

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

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

  In step S37, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 12), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S39.

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

  In step S41, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S42. With this process, if the bonus is won internally, it can be stored in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. In step S42, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. By this processing, the presence / absence of a carryover combination can be reflected in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  The main 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 S51), and proceeds to step S52. In step S52, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, 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 main 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 the rotating main reel has been pressed (step S61). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S62.

  Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the main reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is rotating, and 3 corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Provided. When the main reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button is on. When the main reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button is off. By updating the valid stop button flag to OFF, the pressing operation of the stop button once performed becomes invalid thereafter.

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

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

  In step S66, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the symbol counter and stop button type, and the process proceeds to step S67. The symbol counter is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating main reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the main 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 selects the main 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 S67, the number of sliding symbols extracted is compared with the display symbol of the number of sliding symbols determined in the display combination prediction storing process, and the number of sliding symbols that can be stopped based on the internal winning combination is determined. It is determined whether or not there is, and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the process waits for the main 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 S70. In step S70, the rotation stop of the main reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button whose pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In step S72, a predicted display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S61.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 13) and the symbol storage area (see FIG. 18).

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S81), and proceeds to step S82. In this process, 5 is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S82, the top address of the symbol storage area is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S85, and if NO, the process moves to a step S86. In step S85, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S86. Specifically, the value of the payout number corresponding to the display combination is stored in a payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. The payout number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals to be paid out by the medal payout process in step S20 of FIG.

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

  In step S88, it is determined whether or not the effective line counter is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. 22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S89. In step S89, the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S82.

  As described above, the 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 S83) with all the symbol combinations to be performed is 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 is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S98. In step S92, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S93.

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

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

  In step S97, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S98. In this process, the RB 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 S98, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. 22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, 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 BB1 or BB2 (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S112, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S113. In this process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to 465.

  In step S113, a process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, a process of updating data stored in the carryover combination storage area to 0 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, 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 S121), and proceeds to step S122. In this process, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S by operating the start lever 6 is confirmed.

  In step S122, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S123. In step S123, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S124. In this process, information indicating the main reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and a process for controlling the driving of the main reel is performed. In step S124, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S126. In step S126, a timer management process is performed and the interrupt process is terminated.

  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 S131), and proceeds to step S132. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71). In step S132, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, command output processing for outputting a command to the rendering processor 84 and the DSP 88 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, an image drawing process described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S135. In step S135, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S136, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the flow proceeds to step S137. In step S137, 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 S131.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG. In step S142, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 03H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a game medal insertion command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S145. In step S144, a game medal insertion command process described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S145, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 07H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S147. In step S146, a display combination establishment command process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S147, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S148. In step S148, the unprocessed command is set as a processed command, and the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the game medal insertion command process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub reel 3X is located in the visible region 211X (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148 in FIG. In step S152, the sub reel 3X is moved to the invisible region 211Y, and the process proceeds to step S148 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the display combination establishment command processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped along the effective line in the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S148 in FIG.

  In step S162, in the left main reel 3L, whether the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped along the active line where the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped in the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R. That is, it is determined whether or not BB is established as a display combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S148 of FIG. 31, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not BB is included in the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148 in FIG.

  In step S164, in the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, it is determined whether or not the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped along the pseudo effective line. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148 in FIG. As described above, the pseudo effective line is a display line connecting the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21C, the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21R, and the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21X. Is the one that has been activated.

  In step S165, the sub reel 3X is driven to rotate, and in the sub reel 3X, the symbol corresponding to BB along the pseudo effective line in which the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped in the center main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R. Is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S166. In step S166, the sub reel 3X is moved to the visually recognizable area 211X, and the process proceeds to step S148 in FIG.

  According to the above display combination establishment command processing, when BB is not established as the display combination even though BB is included in the internal winning combination, the center main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R If the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped along the pseudo effective line, the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped along the pseudo effective line in the sub reel 3X, and then the sub reel 3X is positioned in the viewable area 211X. . Thereby, the symbol combination corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed along the pseudo effective line.

  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 is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1, when BB is not established as the display combination even though BB is included in the internal winning combination, in the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, If the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped along the pseudo effective line, the sub reel 3X moves to the viewable area 211X, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed along the pseudo effective line. For this reason, it can be notified that BB is included in the internal winning combination by stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to BB along the pseudo effective line.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, only the sub reel 3X is moved. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, not only the sub reel 3X but also the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R It is good also as moving.

  35 and 36, an invisible area 211P is provided behind and to the left of the left main display window 4L, and an invisible area 211Q is behind and to the right of the right main display window 4R. Is provided.

  In FIG. 35, the left main reel 3L is located behind the left main display window 4L, the center main reel 3C is located behind the center main display window 4C, and the right main reel 3R is Is located behind the main display window 4R. For this reason, the design of the left main reel 3L is passed through the left main display window 4L, the design of the central main reel 3C is passed through the central main display window 4C, and the design of the right main reel 3R is the right main display. It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the window 4R.

  On the other hand, the sub reel 3X is located in the invisible region 211P. In this case, the sub reel 3X is hidden behind the liquid crystal display portion 5a of the front door 2. For this reason, the symbol of the sub reel 3X cannot be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 36, the sub reel 3X is located behind the left main display window 4L, the left main reel 3L is located behind the center main display window 4C, and the center main reel 3C is It is located behind the main display window 4R. Therefore, the symbol of the sub reel 3X passes through the left main display window 4L, the symbol of the left main reel 3L passes through the central main display window 4C, and the symbol of the central main reel 3C passes through the right main display window 4R. It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  On the other hand, the right reel 3R is located in the invisible area 211Q. In this case, the right main reel 3 </ b> R is hidden behind the liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the front door 2. For this reason, the symbol of the right main reel 3 </ b> R cannot be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35, all the rotations of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the left reels along any one of the activated top line 8b, center line 8c, and bottom line 8d In the main reel 3L and the central main reel 3C, the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped. In the right main reel 3R, when the symbol corresponding to BB is not stopped, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reel 3X is moved as shown in FIG. At this time, the sub reel 3X is rotationally driven so that the symbol corresponding to BB stops on the sub reel 3X along the effective line in which the symbol corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed on the left main reel 3L and the central main reel 3C. Let Then, in the main reels 3L and 3C and the sub reels 3X, the symbol combination corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed along the effective line. According to this, it can be notified that BB is included in the internal winning combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, as one of the conditions for moving the sub reel 3X, it is adopted that the internal winning combination includes BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the internal winning combination includes bell and replay. Cases may be adopted. Further, it may be adopted that a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to move the sub reel 3X to the viewable region 211X and the lottery is moved in this lottery. When lottery is performed, the probability of determining that the sub reel 3X is moved to the visually recognizable area 211X may be varied according to the internal winning combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the internal winning combination does not include BB, the sub reel 3X is not moved to the viewable area 211X. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub reel 3X is not visible. However, in the sub reel 3X, the symbol corresponding to BB may not be stopped along the pseudo effective line.

  In addition to the conditions based on the internal winning combination, conditions based on the period may be added. The conditions depending on the period include, for example, a period from when the BB operating flag is updated to off until a predetermined number of unit games are completed, and from when the BB operating flag is updated to off until it is updated to on. It may be a period from when the number of unit games performed in the meantime reaches a predetermined number of times until the predetermined number of unit games are completed. In addition, a predetermined number of unit games are made after the difference between the total number of medals inserted into the medal slot 5 by the player and the total number of medals paid out from the medal payout opening 15 reaches a predetermined number. You may employ | adopt that it is a period until it complete | finishes.

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

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the above-described embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a parrot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is simulated for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the liquid crystal display part of a liquid crystal display device, a panel display part, and a fixed display part. The figure which shows the liquid crystal display part of a liquid crystal display device, a panel display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 3 is a development view of a part of the configuration of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storage area, a carryover combination storage area, an operating flag storage area, and a game state storage area. The figure which shows a symbol storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game medal insertion command process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the display combination establishment command process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the liquid crystal display part of a liquid crystal display device, a panel display part, and a fixed display part. The figure which shows the liquid crystal display part of a liquid crystal display device, a panel display part, and a fixed display part.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Main reel 3X Sub reel 4L, 4C, 4R Main display window 4X Sub display window 5a Liquid crystal display part 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R, 21X Area 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 211P, 211Q, 211Y Invisible area 211X Visible area

Claims (3)

A game value input means by which a player can input game value;
Game value information storage means for storing information of game value input to the game value input means;
A first symbol display means having a plurality of first display portions 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, a first start control means for starting a variable display of symbols on the plurality of first display units;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of first display units and operable by the player;
A stop command signal is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation means, and outputs a stop command signal instructing stop of the symbol variable display on the corresponding first display unit in response to an operation of the stop operation means by the player. A plurality of stop command means;
In response to the stop command signal, a first stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols in the first display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
Game value payout means for paying out a predetermined amount of game value according to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of first display units;
A second symbol display means having a second display portion provided so as to be capable of displaying the plurality of types of symbols,
The second display unit
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of symbols among the plurality of types of symbols are stopped and displayed so as to be visible to the player,
If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the display of the plurality of types of symbols is interrupted,
The predetermined condition is that all the variable display of symbols on the plurality of first display units is stopped, and a predetermined symbol corresponding to a predetermined role is displayed on the predetermined first display unit among the plurality of first display units. A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined symbol constituting a combination is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The second display unit provides the player with the predetermined number of symbols including the predetermined symbol when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized by being stopped and displayed so as to be visible. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
Among the plurality of first display units, those other than the predetermined first display unit interrupt display of the plurality of types of symbols when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

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