JP2009233140A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that increases game nature during the BB. <P>SOLUTION: The main CPU 31 (31) of the game machine (1) performs a RT of a unit game a prescribed number of times after the BB ends. When a special combination achieves as a display combination in accordance with a report made during the BB operation, the machine permits tokens corresponding to the special combination to be acquired. By stopping and displaying a combination of patterns corresponding to the special combination along an effective line without following a report made during the BB operation with the timing of not stopping and displaying, the machine varies the number of times the unit game is played in the RT by a lottery. <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 operating the start lever, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, either automatically after a certain period of time or by the player's stop operation. Thus, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped. 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 winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. 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 order to establish a winning combination in which a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”) and medals, coins, etc. are paid out on mainstream models, A symbol indicating 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 combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, there is provided a gaming machine in which BB is determined as a display combination to give a relatively large profit to the player and expect a large amount of medals to be paid out (for example, a patent). Reference 1). According to this gaming machine, the player can expect to pay out a large amount of medals by establishing BB as a display combination.
JP 2002-291975 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, during the BB, the player can only increase the number of acquired medals even when the player performs a stop operation at a timing when the predetermined symbol combination stops along the active line. Unable to play, the game was monotonous and lacked interest in the game. Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance the gaming performance in BB.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the gameability in BB.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In the gaming machine, the special game state actuating means has a predetermined symbol after the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means. During the first period until the end condition is satisfied, the player operates in an advantageous state for the player, and the automatic storage means stops displaying the second symbol combination corresponding to the second role by the plurality of symbol display means. On the condition that the predetermined game value information is stored in the game value information storage means, and the re-gaming state operating means is configured to receive a second game in which a predetermined number of unit games are performed after the first period ends. During the period, an operation is performed with different probabilities that the second combination is determined as the winning combination. The notifying means notifies that the predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the unit game number changing means is the winning combination by the winning combination determining means in the first period. When the third combination is determined, the unit game executed in the second period each time the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is not stopped and displayed. The number of times is varied.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means for storing game value information (for example, means for updating the number of BETs to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later), and a plurality of symbol displays for displaying a plurality of types of symbols Means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R to be described later), start operation means (for example, start lever 6 to be described later) operable by the player, and the game value On the condition that information of a predetermined game value (for example, the number of inserted medals inserted for the current game described later) is stored in the information storage means, the player can operate the start operation means. In response, a start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game to be described later), and the game start command signal. In response, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations (for example, means for performing step S38 in FIG. 21 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the game start command signal And a 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 variation display of the symbols by the plurality of symbol display means. , A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) provided by each of the plurality of symbol display means and operable by the player, and the plurality of stop operation means A plurality of stop command signals which are provided corresponding to each of them, and which instruct the stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding symbol display means in response 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 the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means according to the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means. Stop control means (for example, means for performing step S17 in FIG. 20 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) for stopping the change display of symbols in the symbol display means corresponding to the stop command signal, and the plurality of symbols On the condition that the symbol combination stopped and displayed on each of the display means is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, a profit granting unit for giving a profit corresponding to the winning combination (for example, step S21 in FIG. 21 described later) And a first control (for example, BB1 (red 7) described later) as a winning combination are determined by the winning combination determining means. On the condition that the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means, the carry-over means for carrying over the first combination as a winning combination (for example, The means for performing step S42 in FIG. 22 to be described later, the main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the plurality of symbol display means stop the first symbol combination, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Special game state operating means (for example, means for performing processing at the time of BB operation to be described later, main CPU 31 to be described later) that operates in a state advantageous to the player during a first period (for example, during BB operation to be described later). And the second symbol combination corresponding to the second role (for example, replay described later) are stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means. Automatic storage means (for example, means for performing step S29 in FIG. 21, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for storing predetermined game value information in the game value information storage means, and the first period In the second period in which a predetermined number of unit games are performed after the game is completed, a re-gaming state operating means (for example, a later-described figure) that operates in a state where the probability that the second combination is determined as a winning combination is different. 30 means for performing the processing of step S140) and notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a to be described later) for notifying that a predetermined winning combination is determined as the winning winning combination by the winning winning determining means. , When a third combination (for example, a special combination described later) is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means during the first period, The third symbol set corresponding to the role Each time the stop operation means is operated at a timing when the match is not stopped and displayed, the unit game number changing means for changing the number of unit games performed in the second period (for example, the process of step S122 in FIG. 29 described later) And a gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  (1) According to the gaming machine described in (1), the re-gaming state actuating means is configured such that a predetermined number of unit games are performed after the end of the first period in which an operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed. During the period of 2, the operation is performed with different probabilities that the second combination is determined as the winning combination. The informing means notifies that a predetermined combination of the plurality of combinations is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. Then, when the third winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means in the first period, the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is not stopped and displayed. Each time the stop operation means is operated at the timing, the number of unit games performed in the second period is changed.

  Thus, in the first period, when the third combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means, the notification means notifies that the third combination is determined as the winning combination. At this time, the player operates the stop operation means at the timing when the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is stopped and displayed in accordance with the notification by the notification means, thereby playing the game value corresponding to the third combination. Can be earned. On the other hand, the player does not follow the notification by the notification means, but operates the stop operation means at a timing at which the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is not stopped and displayed in the second period. The number of unit games can be changed.

  Therefore, the player responds to the third combination by performing a stop operation at the timing of stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination during the first period, that is, BB, by his / her selection. A unit that is obtained in the second period after the end of the first period by reliably obtaining the game value or by performing a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is not stopped and displayed. It is possible to select whether to change the number of games. Thus, the game content can be changed by the player's judgment, and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, playability during BB can be improved.

  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. However, in the following description, a medal is used.

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

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

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

  These display lines are activated by operating a BET switch 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The activation of the display line is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamp 9 described later.

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

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

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

  Above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a liquid crystal display unit 5a as an image display means and speakers 9L, 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a larger display surface than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (described later, FIG. 3) as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “BAR (design 92)”, “watermelon (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “blue cherry (design 95) ) ”,“ Red cherry (symbol 96) ”,“ yellow cherry (symbol 97) ”,“ replay (symbol 98) ”, and“ blank (symbol 99) ”. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), Watermelon, Bell, Blue Cherry, Red Cherry, Yellow Cherry, Special Role, 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”. Watermelons, cherries, bells, and special roles are collectively called “small roles”.

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

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

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

  This RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON.

  On the other hand, the condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or the BB operating flag is updated OFF. is there. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in this embodiment. The “awardable number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination can be stopped and displayed in the RB game state, and is defined as 8 in this embodiment. .

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When the BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

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

  The general gaming state is a gaming state when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off. The general gaming state includes an RT operation in which a so-called replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) is activated and an RT inactive state in which the RT is not activated. RT is generally activated for 30 unit games on condition that BB is completed. The number of unit games performed in this RT is added by lottery in the RT game number extension determination process described later with reference to FIG.

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

  As described above, when a bonus is established as a display combination, the bonus is activated and switched to the RB gaming state. RT is activated when BB is terminated under a predetermined condition. Normally, RT is terminated after 30 unit games. The number of unit games played in this RT is added by lottery.

  In addition, when the unit game is performed 30 times during the RT operation and does not shift between the flags, the game state is in the non-RT operation state. In addition, when the power main switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and initialization at the start of the game is performed, the general gaming state in which the RT is not operating is also entered.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. The RT operating flag is updated to ON on condition that the bonus operation ends, and is basically updated to OFF on condition that 30 unit games are performed.

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 20 to 32 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.

  In the main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop table (FIG. 13 to be described later) for determining the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the operation 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. Various information is stored in the main RAM 33, and storage areas shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 to be described later are provided. In the main RAM 33, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination is stored.

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

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

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

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random numbers sampled in this way are stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. By using the random number stored in the random value storage area, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with 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.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the main RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the main RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 10 described later) is stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination that is a winning combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. . The above-mentioned symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process (such as the internal lottery process) based on the random number sampling described above, the main CPU 31 stops the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7CS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the 7RS and the determined stop table.

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

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

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and a symbol combination table to be described later, it is possible to grasp a combination of symbols arranged along each effective line.

  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 (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state), the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (FIG. 6 to be described later) 9 is selected as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 22 described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 9 is updated to 7 if it is between the flags (step S34 in FIG. 22 described later). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and 2 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 of FIG. 22 described later). .

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

  FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the general gaming state is in operation and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when the player is in the RB gaming state. FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT is operating.

  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. Although the information corresponding to the case where the set value is 1 is shown in the tables of FIGS. 6 to 8, the information corresponding to each of the set values is actually 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 FIG. 9, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table stores information on the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. It can be said that it has.

  In the determination of the winning number (lottery) based on the internal lottery table, the random number is a lower limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of lotteries determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the internal lottery table determination table.

  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 (FIG. 9 described later).

  For example, a case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to will be described. If the random number extracted from the range 0 to 65535 is 20000, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 9 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “21535” and the upper limit value is “21613”. First, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 9. 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 9 is unfair.

  Next, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (19935) is calculated based on the information of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 8. 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), if the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 8 is won. When the winning number 8 is won, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 8 becomes an internal winning combination.

  When winning number 7 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, winning numbers 4 and 8 are won, and red cherry and BB1 corresponding to these winning numbers are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8. 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. The table shown in FIG. 8 has the same configuration. When red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 9. 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. The table in FIG. 8 has the same configuration. When yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this yellow cherry.

  In addition, between the flags (determined as NO in step S33 of FIG. 22 described later), when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the number of lotteries is changed to seven. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 8 and 9 are won between the flags. Therefore, between the flags, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, when comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for RT state The numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented 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, in the case where the winning numbers are “3” to “9”, the data of the internal winning combination is determined.

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

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

  When the internal winning combination is a bell, “bell-bell-bell” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes a bell and 10 medals are paid out. When the internal winning combination is watermelon, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes watermelon, and five medals are paid out. When the internal winning combination is a special combination, “red 7-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination becomes a special combination and 15 medals are paid out.

  When the internal winning combination is blue cherry, among the five active lines, “blue cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is aligned along the center line 8c, and “blue” is aligned along the effective lines excluding the center line. Cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY "may be arranged. “Blue cherry (middle)” indicates “blue cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “Blue cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Blue cherry" is shown. In the former case, the display combination is medium cherry, and four medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, the display combination is a square cherry. At this time, the symbol combination “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on the two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e, or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). ing. Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry, the number of medals that is twice the number indicated by the symbol combination table is paid out according to the symbol combination table. 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 BB is activated when the BB operating flag is turned on. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. When the internal winning combination is BB2, “BAR-BAR-BAR” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB2, and BB is operated in the same manner as in the case where the display combination is BB1.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operation time table mainly includes information necessary when the bonus operates, but also includes information necessary when the RT operates. Specifically, each display combination includes information on an operating flag, an RT game number counter, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing of step S142 in 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 whether or not a BB (working object continuous operating device) is operating are identified. BB operating flag and RT operating flag for identifying whether RT is operating.

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

  The “RT game number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which RT operates. In this embodiment, when a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the BB and the special combination is not established as a display combination, the RT game number is added to the RT game number counter by lottery. In addition, when BB ends, “30” is added to the RT game number counter. Therefore, the RT game number counter of at least “30” is added to the RT game number counter. This value is subtracted by 1 for each unit game.

  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, “375” is set in the bonus end number counter. This value is subtracted for each unit game by the number of medals paid out.

  As described above, the “gameable 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, the “gameable number counter” indicates “12 Is set. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  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. Refers to the number of games. In this embodiment, when the RB is activated, first, “8” is set in the winning possible number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

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

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

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

  For example, when “00000000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination is BB1 (red 7). The stop table corresponding to is a stop table for BB1 (described later in FIG. 13). The BB1 stop table is configured to be established with BB1 as a display combination.

  When the internal winning combination does not correspond to any of the internal winning combinations specified in the stop table determination table, the corresponding stop table is a lost stop table. This lost stop table is configured such that a symbol combination different from the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table (FIG. 10) is displayed on the active line.

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

  FIG. 13 shows a stop table for BB1, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is BB1. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each of the internal winning combination.

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

  The “sliding frame number” means that the symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Numbers. For example, in the stop table shown in FIG. 13, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “0” of the left reel 3L is “1”. Referring to FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to the code number “0” of the left reel 3L is “bell (symbol 94)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “1” is “red 7 (symbol 91)”. It is. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is operated when the “bell (symbol 94)” having the code number “0” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the middle of the left display window 4L is displayed. The left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that “red 7 (symbol 91)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position.

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

  With reference to FIG. 13, the display mode in display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 10 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is “red 7”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “1” and “15” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to FIG. 13, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “1”, “11” to “15”, or “18” to “20”, “red 7”. Stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “2” to “10”, “16”, or “17”, even if BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, “ Red 7 ″ does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the center reel 3C is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the center display window 4C. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, “red 7” is the center. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position of the display window 4C. Similarly, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, “red 7” is on the right There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position of the 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.

  Although not shown, a watermelon stop table, a blue cherry stop table, a red cherry stop table, a yellow cherry stop table, a replay 1 stop table, a replay 2 stop table, and a BB2 stop table are also provided. In these tables, in order to establish each combination as a display combination, in addition to each combination being determined as an internal winning combination, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can be appropriately operated. Desired.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the RT game number extended lottery table used when the main CPU 31 determines the extended RT game number will be described. The number of extended RT games is the number of unit games to be added to the RT game number counter (main) by lottery when a special combination is established as a display combination when a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination during a BB game. Say.

  The RT game number extension lottery table defines a plurality of types of extended RT game numbers corresponding to lottery values. More specifically, the RT game number extension lottery table defines the number of extended RT games so that the probabilities of selection by the main CPU 31 are different.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and a value (random number for determination) stored in this calculation area is provided for each extended RT game number. The lottery values are sequentially subtracted. If the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, the extended RT game number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtraction is added to the RT game number counter (main). It is determined as the number of games. In addition, the RT game number extension lottery table is provided with a lottery value so that the probability of selection becomes lower as the number of extended RT games is larger.

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

  (1) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to yellow cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to a special combination. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  (2) of FIG. 15 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. 15 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. 15 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 15 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to between flags in the general gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to non-flags in the general gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 80, a sub ROM 81, a sub RAM 82, a rendering processor 83, a drawing RAM 84 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 85, a DSP 87, an audio RAM 88, a D / A converter 89, and an amplifier 90. Consists of.

  Based on the various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 80 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 81. 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 80. 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 82.

  The sub ROM 81 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the program storage area, sub CPU control programs shown in FIGS. 33 to 36 described later are stored. Specifically, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, device driver, main control circuit 71, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speaker 9L. , 9R, a sound control task for controlling 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. 18 to be described later) having information on processing performed in response to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and animation such as character object data. Drawing control data storage area for storing data, audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as video sound based on animation data and operation sound of start lever 6, etc., LED for storing light lighting pattern, etc. -Consists of a lamp control data storage area.

  Further, the sub RAM 82 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 80 executes a control program. The sub RAM 82 is provided with 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 83 is connected to the sub CPU 80, and generates a video corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 80 based on a command output from the sub CPU 80. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 83 is expanded in the drawing RAM 84 at the time of activation. The generated video is displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 131 via the driver 85.

  The DSP 87 is connected to the sub CPU 80, and determines sound data for outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R based on a command output from the sub CPU 80. The sound data determined here is stored in a sound storage area provided in the audio RAM 88.

  The D / A converter 89 is connected to the DSP 87 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into analog sound. The amplifier 90 is an amplifier that amplifies the sound converted into analog by the D / A converter 89 and outputs the amplified sound from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  The sub CPU 80 is connected to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 and outputs light based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 80.

  An operation unit 17 is connected to the sub CPU 80. In the present embodiment, information such as a game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 131 in response to the operation unit 17 being operated.

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

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command when the command (information or command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information of 14 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 82 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

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

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

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

  When the RB end command is received, the identifier is 09H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “09H” is the RB end command process. The RB end process is, for example, a process for changing the game state information to indicate the general game state at the end of the RB. 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 one indicating the general game state at the end of the BB.

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

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

  The effect table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table includes information on the effect contents selected by the effect number. The “production number” is a value determined for each internal winning combination. The contents of the effect are determined based on the effect number.

  Specifically, when the BB operating flag is on and the internal winning combination is a special combination, the value of the production number is set to 1 (the process of step S183 in FIG. 35 described later), and the internal winning combination is set. When the combination is other than a special combination, that is, when the internal winning combination is a bell, the value of the production number is set to 2 (the process of step S184 in FIG. 35 described later).

  Here, for example, if the special combination is won as an internal winning combination and “1” is selected as the production number, “Red Don-chan” in FIG. 37 (1) is selected as the production content. In this red Don-chan effect, the color of the clothes 302 of the main character 301 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is red. If a special role other than the special combination, that is, the bell wins as an internal winning combination and “2” is selected as the production number, “White Don-chan” is selected as the production content (not shown). In this white don-chan effect, the color of the clothes 302 of the hero character 301 displayed as an image on the liquid crystal display unit 5a becomes white. This allows the player to grasp that the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination. In this embodiment, when one production number is selected, this production number is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 82.

  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, data in the writable area of the main RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, 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 designated. 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 lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the internal lottery process described later. In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not determined that the game is present, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S8, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, RT game number counter (main) update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. This RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment also includes an RT game number counter (sub). This counter is provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 82 of the sub control circuit 72.

  In step S10, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination. In particular, the internal winning combination information includes data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and data of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In step S11, a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, the process based on the player's operation to start the game is invalidated until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started.

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

  In step S16, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

  In step S18 of FIG. 21, a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is performed based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In step S19, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. This display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination.

  In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 10), the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out.

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

  In step S23, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, 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 S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S25, an RT game number extension determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, an RT game number extension determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S27, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. In step S28, bonus operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S29. In step S29, 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 (FIG. 5), determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) corresponding to the gaming state (step S31), and step S32 Move on. In step S32, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S34. With this process, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when it is determined YES in the process of step S33, it can be determined that there is no carryover combination, and when it is determined NO, it can be determined that there is a carryover combination. In step S34, the main CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “7”, and proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S36. As a result, the winning number is set to “9” in the case of non-flags in the general gaming state, “7” in the case of flags between the general gaming states, and “2” in the case of the RB gaming state. Will be.

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

  In step S38, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S39. In step S39, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S40.

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

  In step S42, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S43. By this process, when the BB is won internally, it can be stored in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. In step S43, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. By this processing, the presence / absence of a carryover combination can be reflected in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S51). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S52, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT operating internal lottery table (FIG. 8), the number of lotteries is changed to 7, and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the RT game number counter (main) update process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S62, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S64, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 sets internal lottery result information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a loss or a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not it is between flags. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, an internal lottery result corresponding to the internal hit flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the expected display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been pressed (see FIG. Step S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S82.

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

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S83, the reel on the right side that is rotating is set as the target of stop control, and the process proceeds to step S84. By this process, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel.

  In step S84, it is determined whether it is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, an automatic third stop process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S86.

  In step S86, 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 S87. The symbol counter is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. For this reason, the code number of the symbol located in the center line 8c can be identified based on the symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter. That is, since the symbol counter and the stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed are equivalent, the main CPU 31 determines that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R The number of sliding frames is extracted from the stop start position.

  In step S87, the number of sliding symbols extracted is compared with the display symbol ahead of the number of sliding symbols determined in the expected display combination storing process, and the number of sliding symbols that can be stopped based on the internal winning combination is obtained. It is determined whether or not there is, and the process proceeds to step S88. In step S88, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped to rotate by the determined number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S90. In step S90, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, 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 S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In step S92, a predicted display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S81.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In this process, 3 is set as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S102, the top address of the symbol storage area (FIG. 16) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S105, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S106. 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 S21 of FIG.

  In step S106, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, 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 S108, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S108, it is determined whether or not the valid line counter is zero. When this determination is YES,
The process moves to step S19 in FIG. In step S109, the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S102.

  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 comparison (step S103) 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. 28, the RT game number extension determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a special combination (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, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a special combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S113, the RT extended lottery flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the RT game number extension determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT extended lottery flag is on (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In step S122, the number of extended RT games is determined by lottery according to the RT game number extended lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S123. In step S123, the determined extended RT game number is added to the RT game number counter (main), and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, the RT extended lottery flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  Therefore, when a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination in BB, if the player stops and displays at a timing when the special combination is not established as a display combination, “30” is added in step S140 of FIG. The RT game number counter (main) can be increased by lottery.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S138. In step S132, the game possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S138.

  In step S137, an RB end time process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S138. In this process, a process of updating the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to 0 is performed. In step S138, 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 S29 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S139. In step S139, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, a BB end command is transmitted, 30 is added to the RT game number counter (main), and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG. In step S142, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S143. In this process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to 375.

  In step S143, 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 S144. In step S144, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU will be described. This interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In this process, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6. In step S152, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In this processing, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of this reel is performed. In step S154, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S156. In step S156, 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 80 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially executes the sub control processing stored in the sub ROM 81 based on the generation of the interrupt. Has been.

  First, the sub CPU 80 performs input monitoring processing (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. 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 S162, a command input process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, an image drawing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S161.

  In step S166, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the process proceeds to step S167. In step S167, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S161.

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

  First, the sub CPU 80 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. In step S172, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S175. In step S174, a notification effect related process described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG.

  In step S175, 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 S176, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S176, an effect execution process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on and the internal winning combination is a special combination, and a special combination is established as a display combination, the player is notified that a medal has been acquired. When the effect data shown in FIG. 37 (2) is set and the special combination is not established as the display combination, the player is notified that there is a possibility that the number of RT games can be increased (FIG. 37 (3)). The production data shown in is set.

  In step S177, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S178. In step S178, the command buffer data is erased, and the flow advances to step S163 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the notification effect related processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 80 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG. In step S182, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a special combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S183, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S184. In step S183, the value of the production number is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S184, the value of the production number is set to 2, and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S185, effect data corresponding to the effect number is set according to the effect table, and the process proceeds to step S163 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub CPU 80 acquires various effect data determined by the above-described notification effect related process (FIG. 35), effect execution process (the process of step S176 of FIG. 34), etc. (step S191), and the process proceeds to step S192. Move. In step S192, the acquired various effect data is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S165 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 37, the example of a display of the liquid crystal display part 5a of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated. 37 (1) shows display example 1, FIG. 37 (2) shows display example 2, and FIG. 37 (3) shows display example 3. FIG.

  First, Display Example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 (1) shows a display example of a red don-chan effect on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the RB gaming state.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. In the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a hero character 301 whose clothing 302 has a red color is displayed. According to this, the player can be made aware that the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Although not shown, when a role other than a special role is determined as an internal winning combination as an internal winning combination, that is, when a bell is determined as an internal winning combination, a hero character whose clothes 302 are white in color 301 is displayed at substantially the center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a. According to this, the player can be made aware that the bell has been determined as an internal winning combination.

  As described above, in FIG. 37 (1), it is possible to determine whether or not a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination according to the color of clothes.

  Therefore, in accordance with the notification that suggests that the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the player stops and displays the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination along the active line so that the special combination is established as the display combination. By performing a stop operation at the timing, the 15 medals can be obtained. At this time, an effect (see FIG. 37 (2)) in which the characters “medal GET!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is recognized, and it can be recognized that 15 medals have been acquired.

  On the other hand, the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed along the active line so that the special combination is not established as the display combination without following the notification that suggests that the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination in BB The number of RT games can be increased by lottery by performing a stop operation at a timing when it is not. At this time, it is possible to recognize that an effect (see FIG. 37 (3)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the lottery for adding the RT game number is performed.

  Here, referring to the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state in FIG. 7, the bell and the special combination are determined as the internal winning combination with the same probability. Further, referring to the bonus operation time table of FIG. 11, the total number of medals that can be paid out when the bonus is operating is 375. Then, the stop operation is performed at the timing when the combination of the bell and the special combination determined as the internal winning combination according to the notification performed during the bonus is stopped and displayed along the active line 15 times each for the bell and the special combination. When it is performed ((15 times × 10) bell) + (15 times × 15) special role), the number of sheets specified in the bonus end number counter is reached. In this case, since the number of medals used in one unit game is two, the total number of required medals is 60. Therefore, when all bells and special combinations are established as display combinations in accordance with the notification, the number of medals increased by subtracting the used number from the number of medals that can be acquired by the player is 315.

  On the other hand, for special combinations, when the stop operation is performed at the timing of stopping and displaying only the symbol combination corresponding to the bell determined as the internal winning combination without following the notification performed during the bonus The number of times defined in the bonus end number counter is reached by establishing the bell as a display combination 38 times ((38 times × 10) bell). Therefore, since the bell and the special combination are determined as the internal winning combination with the same probability, it is necessary to perform 76 unit games in total in order to reach the 375 payout number with only the payout number corresponding to the bell. There is. In this case, since the number of medals used in one unit game is two, the total number of required medals is 152. Therefore, when the special combination is not established as a display combination without following the notification, but only when the bell is established as the display combination according to the notification, the medal obtained by subtracting the used number from the number of medals that can be obtained by the player The increased number of sheets is 228 sheets. For this reason, when the stop operation is performed only according to the notification to the bell without following the notification to the special combination in the BB, the number of medals acquired compared to the case where the stop operation is performed according to the notification to the special combination Will be reduced by 87 sheets.

  As described above, when RT is operating, the probability of winning a replay as an internal winning combination is higher than when RT is not operating, and as a result, it is possible to obtain the advantage that unit games can be advanced without inserting medals. it can. Therefore, the player can acquire a medal by establishing a special combination as a display combination in the BB and increase the number of medals, or increase the number of RT games performed after the BB by lottery. Thus, it is possible to select whether or not to increase the period for obtaining the benefit of proceeding with the unit game without inserting medals based on his / her own judgment. Therefore, the game content can be changed based on the player's judgment, and the player's interest in the game during the BB can be enhanced.

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

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action | operations. 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 RT game number extension lottery 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 figure which shows an effect 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 an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. 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 figure which shows RT game number extension determination processing. The figure which shows RT game number extension determination processing. 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 notification production related process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5a Liquid crystal display part 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A plurality of symbol display means 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;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting display of variation of symbols by the plurality of symbol display means;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and operable by a player;
A plurality of stop command signals that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation means and that output a stop command signal that instructs the corresponding symbol display means to stop the change display according to the operation of the stop operation means by the player. Stop command means,
Stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the symbol display means corresponding to the stop command signal based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means When,
Profit granting means for granting a profit corresponding to the winning combination on condition that the symbol combination stopped and displayed on each of the plurality of symbol display means is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination;
Until the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means on condition that the first combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means Carry-over means for carrying over the first role as a winning role;
Special game state actuating means for actuating a state advantageous to the player for a first period from when the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means until a predetermined end condition is satisfied; ,
Automatic storage means for storing the information on the predetermined game value in the game value information storage means on condition that the second symbol combination corresponding to the second role is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means; ,
Re-game state actuating means for actuating in a state where the probability that the second combination is determined as a winning combination is different in a second period in which a predetermined number of unit games are performed after the end of the first period; ,
Informing means for informing that the predetermined combination of the plurality of combinations is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means;
In the first period, when the third combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the stop operation unit is at a timing at which the third symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is not stopped and displayed. Unit game number changing means for changing the number of unit games performed in the second period each time is operated,
A gaming machine comprising:

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