JP2009233183A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the play by diversifying the information obtained from main reels and subordinate reels. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine 1, a prescribed internal winning symbol combination is included in internal winning symbol combinations, and a second subordinate reel band to inform a player of the order of pressing for winning a "bell" combination is displayed on the outer surface of subordinate reels 23L, 23C and 23R while the operation of a bonus game is actuated. When the stopping operation is performed in this order of pressing, the "bell" combination accompanying put-out of a large number of tokens is established. When the stopping operation is performed in the order different than the order of pressing displayed on the second subordinate reel band, a "cherry" combination accompanying put-out of a fewer tokens is established. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is particularly enjoyed by arranging symbols drawn on a plurality of rotating main reels such as a slot machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of main reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of main reels corresponding to each of the main reels, and a main symbol displaying a part of the plurality of symbols of each main reel. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (so-called pachislot machine) is known in which a display window and a pattern appearing on the main display window are arranged by rotating and stopping each main reel.

In this type of gaming machine, on the assumption that the player has inserted medals, a start switch for performing an operation for generating a signal for starting rotation of the main reel (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”); , A stop switch for controlling the stop of rotation for each main reel by an operation by a player who stops the rotation of the main reel (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and the start switch and the stop switch output A control unit is provided that controls the operation of the motor that drives the main reels based on the signal, and that rotates and stops each main reel.
In such a pachislot machine, it is determined whether or not there is a winning based on a combination of symbols displayed by a plurality of main display windows, and medals are paid out when the winning is determined.

  At present, when a start operation by a player is detected, a mainstream pachislot machine generates a random number internally and performs lottery. Based on the result of the lottery and the timing of a stop operation by the player, the main reel The rotation is stopped. For example, when the result of winning a prize by the internal random lottery described above (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as “internal winning combination”) is determined by the player so that the prize is established. A stop operation is performed. At this time, even after an operation to stop the rotation is performed, the main reel rotates after being continued within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms). In addition, a stop operation (so-called “pressing”) at an appropriate timing is required. When a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bonus is displayed on the main display window by the player's aspiration, a bonus game advantageous to the player is activated. Therefore, what combination of symbols is displayed on the main display window when the rotation of the main reel is stopped is related to the timing of the stop operation, that is, the skill of the player.

In Patent Document 1, an operating means provided on a pedestal between the lower part of the casing and the central part of the casing,
There is disclosed a gaming machine having a variable display means (main reel) provided between the central part of the housing and the pedestal part and an effect display means (sub reel) provided in the central part of the housing. In this gaming machine, a combination of symbols permitted to be stopped on the main reel is associated with a combination of symbols permitted to be stopped on the sub reel.
JP 2006-167227 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, information that can be obtained regardless of which of the main reel and the sub reel is played (for example, which internal winning combination is won, whether the stop operation is appropriate) Etc.) did not change. Therefore, there has been a problem that the game becomes monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by changing information obtained from the main reel and the sub reel.

  In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object of the present invention, the gaming machine of the present invention visually recognizes a plurality of main reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface and a part of the plurality of symbols of each main reel. A main display window to be started, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and a plurality of main reels are rotated based on the detection of the start operation, and a plurality of symbols of each main reel displayed on the main display window are changed. First symbol changing means, internal winning combination determining means for determining one or more internal winning combinations from a plurality of internal winning combinations based on detection of the start operation, and stop operation detection for detecting stop operation And a main reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of the plurality of main reels based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detecting means performed by the stop operation detecting means, Based on the fact that the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a special internal winning combination and a combination of symbols of a plurality of main reels corresponding to the special internal winning combination is displayed on the main display window, Bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game, and the bonus game when the bonus game operating means is operated and the number of game values given by the game value giving means exceeds a predetermined number. A bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the game, a first symbol band on which the same symbols as the plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the main reel are arranged, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means When a bonus game is not activated, a plurality of sub reels provided with a second symbol band on which a symbol for notifying the player is arranged. Sub reel design changing means for displaying the second symbol on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel when the band is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel and the bonus game is activated, and a part of the plural symbols of each sub reel A second display changing means for rotating a plurality of sub-reels based on detection of a start operation to change a plurality of symbols of each sub-reel displayed on the sub-display window, and determining an internal winning combination Sub-reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of the plurality of sub-reels based on the internal winning combination determined by the means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and is attached to the second symbol band. When the first internal winning combination having a large number of game values given by the game value assigning means is determined, the symbol combination corresponding to the first internal winning combination is displayed in the main table. The player is instructed in the order of the first stop operation to stop the rotation of the main reel so as to be displayed on the display window. The sub reel stop control means has a predetermined game value number determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the first internal winning combination to be given is determined, the second symbol for instructing the player to easily display the combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal winning combination on the main display window The combination of belt symbols is displayed in the sub-display window, and the main reel control means determines that the first internal winning combination is determined when the player does not follow the instruction by the symbol combination of the second symbol belt. A combination of symbols corresponding to the second internal winning combination with a smaller number of game values given than the case is displayed on the main display window.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the first and second different symbol groups are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the sub reel and the bonus game is not operated, the first symbol group Is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel, and the second symbol group is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel when the bonus game is activated.
As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the information obtained from the plurality of main reels and the plurality of sub reels focused on by the player. At this time, the player can be notified that a special internal winning combination has been won internally. Further, since the player concentrates on the stop operation so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is displayed on the main display window, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined internal winning combination is displayed on the main display window, a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is also displayed on the sub display window. . Thereby, it can be notified by the plurality of sub reels that the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination of the plurality of main reels is displayed on the main display window. As a result, the player can be surely recognized that the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination of the plurality of main reels is displayed on the main display window.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing information obtained from the main reel and the sub reel.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as “this example”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
In this example, a description will be given of an example in which a player uses a medal as a game value for playing a game and is applied to a gaming machine 1 that plays a game. In addition to medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, etc. are used as the game value, or a medium such as a card that stores the game value information given to or given to the player It can also be applied to a gaming machine that can play a game.

<Description of exterior configuration of gaming machine>
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the external structure of the gaming machine in this example will be described. The gaming machine 1 of this example is an example applied to a so-called pachislot machine, and is a gaming machine that uses a medal to play a game.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a as a housing that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b as a door attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. A main reel display section 5 is provided in the center of the front face of the front door 1b. Three main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in a horizontal row behind the main reel display section 5 and inside the cabinet 1a (not shown). Hereinafter, the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left main reel 3L, a middle main reel 3C, and a right main reel 3R, respectively.

  The three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have a cylindrical structure, and rotate and stop vertically in the vertical direction by driving stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R (see FIG. 5) described later. . A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged at predetermined intervals on the peripheral surfaces of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  At positions corresponding to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the main reel display section 5, vertically long rectangular openings (hereinafter referred to as “main display windows”) 4L, 4C, 4R are provided. These main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with a transparent and transparent member such as glass or plastic as a protective member. Therefore, the operation of rotating and stopping the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is visible from the player side through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  When the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the upper, middle, and lower regions in the three main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged on the surfaces of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. One symbol out of the plurality of symbols displayed is displayed. That is, in each main display window 4L, 4C, 4R, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding main reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed.

  A sub reel display unit 10 is provided in front of the front door 1 b and above the main reel display unit 5. Three sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are provided in a horizontal row behind the sub reel display unit 10 and inside the cabinet 1a. Hereinafter, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are referred to as a left sub reel 23L, a middle sub reel 23C, and a right sub reel 23R, respectively.

  The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R have a cylindrical structure whose diameter is larger than that of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are driven by stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R (see FIG. 6) described later. Rotate and stop vertically in the vertical direction. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged at predetermined intervals on the peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. In this example, the number of symbols arranged on the surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R and the surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the arrangement thereof are the same.

  At positions corresponding to the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R of the sub reel display unit 10, vertically long rectangular openings (hereinafter referred to as “sub display windows”) 24L, 24C, and 24R are provided. When the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is stopped, the upper, middle, and lower regions in the three sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are arranged on the surfaces of the corresponding sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. One symbol of a plurality of symbols is displayed. That is, in each of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, based on the combination of symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it is determined whether or not a player is to be given a privilege such as a medal payout. On the other hand, the above determination is not performed for the combination of symbols displayed by the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. That is, operations such as rotation and stop of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are not targets for determining whether or not to give a bonus to the player.

  The operations of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are mainly directed to the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, in which the combination of symbols related to the provision of benefits is displayed and the type thereof is informed in an easy-to-understand manner to the player. It is done as a purpose. The operations of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are performed in conjunction with the operations of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are provided with transparent and transparent members such as glass and plastic as protective members. A synthetic resin color film (hereinafter referred to as a smoke film) having a light transmittance lower than that of glass or the like employed as the protective member is attached to the back side of the protective member (that is, the inside of the cabinet 1a). (Illustration omitted).

  In addition, back lamps are provided in the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R at positions corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower regions of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R (not shown). . This back lamp has a part of the peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R located in the upper, middle and lower regions of each of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R from the inside to the front which is the player side. It is possible to illuminate. As the back lamp, it is preferable to employ a light emitting element having high luminance such as an LED (light emitting diode) or a halogen lamp as a light source.

  When the back lamp is turned off, the operations of rotating and stopping the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R become invisible from the player side by the smoke films of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R. On the other hand, when the back lamp is turned on, the amount of light transmitted through the smoke film increases, so that the rotation of each sub-reel 23L, 23C, 23R and the operation of stopping the sub-reel are transmitted through each sub-display window 24L, 24C, 24R. Visible from the player side.

  In the present embodiment, the corresponding back lamps are turned on and off according to the respective regions (upper, middle, and lower) of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R and the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. Thereby, it is possible to create a state in which each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is partially invisible or partially visible.

  In the present embodiment, the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R are provided with a protective member such as glass or plastic, and a smoke film is attached to the back side thereof. However, the protective member according to the present invention may be made of glass or the like (smoked glass or the like) whose light transmittance is set lower than colorless and transparent glass or the like. In that case, it is not necessary to stick a smoke film on the back side of the protective member. In addition, for example, a liquid crystal display panel may be adopted, and a visible state and an invisible state may be controlled by adjusting voltage application.

  A 4th reel 110 showing a specific example of the notification reel is provided above the sub reel display unit 10 and inside the cabinet 1a. The 4th reel 110 rotates and stops in the horizontal direction by driving a stepping motor 249 (see FIG. 6) described later. The operations such as the rotation of the 4th reel 110 and the stop thereof are performed mainly for the purpose of production in the same manner as the operations of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  One opening (hereinafter referred to as “4th display window”) 112 is formed above the sub reel display portion 10 and at a position corresponding to the 4th reel 110. The 4th display window 112 is provided with a transparent and transparent member such as glass as a protective member. Therefore, the rotation and stop operation of the 4th reel 110 can be viewed from the player side through the 4th display window 112.

  On the right side of the main reel display portion 5, a medal slot 22 for receiving medals is provided. When one medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, one is counted as the number of medals inserted to obtain the result of one internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). When the inserted number reaches the maximum number (three or two in the present embodiment), the number of medals inserted thereafter from the medal insertion slot 22 is a predetermined number (50 in the present embodiment). ) Is stored in the gaming machine 1 as an upper limit (credit).

  On the left side of the main reel display portion 5, a 1-bet button 11 and a maximum-bet button 13 that are used when selecting the number of inserted coins from medals stored in the gaming machine 1 are provided. When the 1-bet button 11 is pressed once, “1” is selected as the inserted number, and when the maximum bet button 13 is pressed once, “2” or “3” is selected as the inserted number.

  On the left side of the sub-reel display unit 10, a payout display unit 18a and a credit display unit 18b each including a 7-segment LED are provided. The payout display unit 18a displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “payout number”) when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed along effective lines 8a to 8e described later. To do. The credit display unit 18b displays the number of medals owned by the player stored in the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “credit number”).

  Below the 1-bet button 11 is provided a settlement button 14 for discharging medals deposited in the gaming machine 1 from a medal payout opening 15 provided at the lower front. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal receiving part 16.

  Below the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R is provided. Further, on the right side of the start lever 6, there are provided three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, respectively.

  In this example, when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (sub-reels 23L, 23C, 23R) are rotating, it is indicated that any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed. This is called “1 stop operation”. Subsequently, when the remaining two of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (sub-reels 23L, 23C, 23R) are rotating, the fact that any one of the corresponding stop buttons is pressed is “second stop”. This is called “operation”. And, when the remaining one of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R) is rotating, pressing the corresponding stop button is referred to as a “third stop operation”. Further, the first reel stop is referred to as “first stop”, the second reel stop is referred to as “second stop”, and the third reel stop is referred to as “third stop”.

  Lamps 101L and 101R made of LEDs are provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, the operation of the 4th reel 110, the output of light by the lamps 101L, 101R and the above-described back lamp, the output of sound by the speakers 21L, 21R, or these Produce by combination.

Next, an external configuration example of the sub reel 3L will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of the sub reel 23L.
The outer peripheral surface constituting the sub reel 23L is a heptagon formed by seven surfaces 26a to 26g. Three symbols are arranged on each of the surfaces 26a to 26g. For example, on the surface of the sub reel film 28L positioned on the surface 26a (the surface on the side visible from the sub display window 24L), it corresponds to the symbol positions 0, 1, and 2 shown in the first sub reel band (see FIG. 8) described later. The symbols “Red 7”, “Watermelon”, and “Watermelon” are arranged. In addition, a symbol “W” corresponding to symbol positions 0, 1, and 2 shown in a second sub reel band (see FIG. 9) described later is disposed on the back surface of the sub reel film 28L.
On both sides of the sub reel 23L, guides 25a and 25b for protecting the sub reel film 28L on which the symbols are arranged are arranged.

FIG. 2B is an example of a sectional view taken along line II ′ of the sub reel 23L shown in FIG.
The sub reel 23L is displayed with the front and back surfaces of the sub reel film 28L interchanged according to predetermined conditions. The sub reel film 28L is formed in a cylindrical shape on each surface as shown in FIGS. Then, one of the first and second sub reel bands is disposed on the surface of the sub reel film 28L (see FIGS. 8 and 9). As the material of the sub reel film 28L, for example, a plastic film is used as a flexible and elastic member. Rollers 27a and 27b for moving the sub reel film 28L are disposed on the guides 25a and 25b. When rollers 27a and 27b are rotated by sub-reel film driving units 349L, 349C, and 349R (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, the sub-reel film 28L moves in the arrow J direction, and the surface displayed in the sub-display window 24L is switched.

FIG. 3 is an external configuration example of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R.
The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R include sub reel films 28L, 28C, and 28R on which predetermined symbols are arranged, respectively. The configuration of each part of the sub reels 23C and 23R is the same as the configuration of each part of the sub reel 23L, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.
When the sub reel films 28L, 28C, 28R are moved, the symbol bands displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R are switched. For this reason, the player feels an interest in the fact that the symbols on the front and back surfaces of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are instantly changed.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this example, a state in which a later-described first sub reel band (see FIG. 8) is displayed so as to be visible from the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R is referred to as a “normal mode”. On the other hand, the state in which the second sub reel band (see FIG. 9) is displayed so as to be visible from the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R is referred to as a “special aspect”. Hereinafter, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R whose symbols displayed on the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are changed are also referred to as “special sub reels”. The change from the normal mode to the special mode is also referred to as “uses special sub-reel”.

FIG. 3 is an external configuration example of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R.
Since the configuration of each part of the sub reels 23C and 23R is the same as the configuration of each part of the sub reel 23L, detailed description thereof is omitted. The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R include sub reel films 28L, 28C, and 28R on which predetermined symbols are arranged, respectively. When the sub reel films 28L, 28C, 28R are moved, the symbols displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R are switched. For this reason, the player feels interesting that the symbols on the front or back surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are switched instantaneously.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this example, a state in which a first sub-reel band, which will be described later, is displayed on the sub-display windows 24L, 24C, 24R is referred to as a “normal mode”. On the other hand, the state in which the second sub reel band is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R is referred to as “special mode”. Hereinafter, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R in which the symbols displayed on the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are changed by the movement of the sub reel film are also referred to as “special sub reels”. In addition, moving the sub reel film to switch between the normal mode and the special mode is also referred to as “using a special sub reel”.

  Next, the effective line and the effect line will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main reel display unit 5 and the sub reel display unit 10.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R has a pseudo line (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo line”) that connects one of predetermined areas among the three regions of the upper, middle, and lower stages. , Referred to as an “effective line”). It is determined whether or not a prize is won based on a combination of symbols displayed along the active line.

  In the present embodiment, five types of effective lines are provided: a cross-up effective line 8a, a top effective line 8b, a center effective line 8c, a bottom effective line 8d, and a cross-down effective line 8e. For example, the cross-up effective line 8a is composed of a combination of the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right main display window 4R, and the top effective line 8b includes the main display windows 4L and 4C. , 4R.

  Each of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R has a pseudo line (hereinafter referred to as “production line”) connecting any one of the three regions including the upper, middle, and lower stages. ") Is formed. By the combination of symbols displayed along the effect line, an effect is provided informing the player that the winning has been established and its type.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided five types of effect lines, a cross-up effect line 28a, a top effect line 28b, a center effect line 28c, a bottom effect line 28d, and a cross-down effect line 28e. For example, the top effect line 28b is composed of an upper combination of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R.

<Description of main control circuit>
Next, a circuit configuration example including a main control circuit 71 for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 and a sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  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 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 has a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (see FIGS. 25 to 36), various tables such as an internal lottery table to be described later (see FIGS. 7, 10 to 16, and 19 to 24), and sub-controls. Data and the like for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the circuit 72 are stored. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (see FIGS. 17 and 18) such as an internal winning combination storage area, which will be described later, and stores various data.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process described later is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one value (hereinafter, random number value) from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30 include a display unit (payout display unit 18a and credit display unit 18b), a hopper 40, stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the main CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41.

  The display unit driving circuit 48 controls display of various information (payout number and credit number) by the payout display unit 18a and the credit display unit 18b. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the driving of the hopper 40 that functions as a medal payout device that can accommodate a large amount of medals and can discharge them one by one, and controls the discharge of medals.

  The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Controls rotation and its stop. In the present embodiment, gears (not shown) that transmit the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided. As a result, when a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate by one symbol arranged on the surface thereof. It has come to be.

  In addition, switches and the like are connected to each input port of the microcomputer 30. These switches and the like input a predetermined signal to the microcomputer 30 as a trigger for controlling the actuators described above. Specifically, a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7S, a 1-bet switch 11S, a maximum bet switch 13S, a settlement switch 14S, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are input to the microcomputer 30. Connected to the port.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6, and the stop switch 7S detects that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed. The 1-bet switch 11S detects that the 1-bet button 11 is pressed, and the maximum bet switch 13S detects that the maximum bet button 13 is pressed. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 passes through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 to a hopper 40 having a storage unit capable of storing a large amount of medals. A passage is formed. In the present embodiment, the “insertion operation” includes that a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 and each of the bet buttons 11 and 13 is pressed.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the number of medals discharged from the hopper 40 counted by the medal detection unit 40S has reached the payout number. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse signal from a sensor that detects the rotation of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R (for example, an optical sensor comprising a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion), and each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R A reel index indicating one rotation is detected.

  The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are configured to rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33. Each time the pulse counter counts the number of driving pulses necessary for rotation for one symbol, the main reel symbol counter provided in the RAM 33 is incremented by one. The main reel symbol counter is provided corresponding to each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the value is cleared every time the reel position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index.

  In this embodiment, the number of symbols rotated after the reel index is detected is detected based on the value of the main reel symbol counter, and the rotation of the reel is determined based on the position where the reel index is detected. The position of each symbol in the direction is detected. Note that the number of sliding pieces, which will be described later, is managed by the value of the symbol counter that is updated after each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed. Similarly, the symbol counter is provided for the sub reel and the 4th reel 110 as well.

<Description of sub-control circuit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and is configured to perform communication in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 performs various processes such as determination and execution of the contents of effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 includes sub-reels 23L, 23C, 23R, 4th reel 110, speakers 21L, 21R and lamps 101L, 101R (including back lamps), and sub-reel film motor drive as main actuators whose operations are controlled. A circuit 339 is connected.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, and an SDRAM 83 as main components. Based on the various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 operates the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, the 4th reel 110, the sound output, and the sound according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82. Control the light output. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a storage unit for temporarily storing information when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The SDRAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The control ROM 82 includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program. The sub CPU control program includes a lamp control task, a sound control task, an effect reel control task, a main board communication task (see FIG. 45), which will be described later.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area, an effect data storage area, a reel data storage area, a lamp data storage area, a sound data storage area, and the like. The table storage area stores various tables, and the effect data storage area stores a plurality of types of effect data. The reel data storage area stores sub reel data and 4th reel data. The lamp data storage area stores lamp data defining a lighting pattern and the like, and the sound data storage area stores sound data such as BGM and sound effects.

  The sub-control circuit 72 includes a digital signal processor (hereinafter referred to as “DSP”) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89 for controlling the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R. It has been.

  The DSP 90 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and outputs designated sound data in accordance with a signal (command) output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the DSP 90 is expanded in the audio RAM 91. The A / D converter 88 converts sound data from digital to analog. When the sound data is converted to analog, the sound corresponding to the sound data is output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89 which is an amplifier.

  The sub CPU 81 includes lamps 101L and 101R (including a back lamp), a sub reel motor drive circuit 139, a sub reel position detection circuit 150, a 4 th reel motor drive circuit 239, a 4 th reel position detection circuit 250, and a sub reel. A film drive state detection circuit 350 and a sub reel film motor drive circuit 339 are connected. The sub CPU 81 controls the light output from the lamps 101L and 101R based on the light lighting pattern stored in the lamp data storage area.

  The sub-reel motor drive circuit 139, the 4th reel motor drive circuit 239, and the sub-reel film motor drive circuit 339 have functions similar to the functions of the motor drive circuit 39 in the main control circuit 71. The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 outputs a pulse for controlling the driving to the stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R, and controls the rotation and stop of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. The 4th reel motor drive circuit 239 outputs a pulse for controlling the drive to the stepping motor 249, and controls the rotation and stop of the 4th reel 110.

  The sub reel film motor drive circuit 339 outputs a pulse for controlling the driving to the stepping motors 349L, 349C, 349R, and controls the stop mode of the sub reel films 28L, 28C, 28R. This control is performed when changing from the normal mode to the special mode or from the special mode to the normal mode. In addition, when the stepping motors 349L, 349C, and 349R are driven, the rollers disposed inside the sub reel films 28L, 28C, and 28R are driven to rotate, and the sub reel films 28L, 28C, and 28R move. The description of the block corresponding to is omitted.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this example, the stepping motors 349L, 349C, and 349R display the first sub reel band on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R when the bonus game is not being operated. When the operation is performed, it functions as a sub reel design changing means for displaying the second sub reel band on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R.

  Further, the sub reel position detection circuit 150, the 4th reel position detection circuit 250, and the sub reel film drive state detection circuit 350 have the same functions as the functions of the reel position detection circuit 50 in the main control circuit 71. The sub reel position detection circuit 150 detects that each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R has made one rotation. The 4th reel position detection circuit 250 detects that the 4th reel 110 has made one rotation. The sub reel film drive state detection circuit 350 detects that each sub reel film 28L, 28C, 28R has been stopped in a predetermined stop mode (normal mode or special mode).

  The SDRAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72 is provided with a symbol counter corresponding to each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R and the 4th reel 110. That is, the position of the symbol in the rotation direction of each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R and the 4th reel 110 is specified by the value of each symbol counter. The SDRAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72 is provided with a stop mode counter corresponding to the normal mode or the special mode corresponding to each of the sub reels 28L, 28C, 28R. For this reason, the stop mode of each sub reel film 28L, 28C, 28R is specified by the stop mode counter.

<Description of each table configuration>
Next, a configuration example of each table, symbol, and each storage area used in the gaming machine 1 of this example will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main reel symbol arrangement table includes symbols arranged on the surface (outer peripheral surface) of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R and symbol positions “0” to “20” of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It defines the correspondence. The symbol position is information for identifying the symbol position on the surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. On the surface of each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, any one of “Red 7”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Replay”, “Red Cherry”, and “Blue Cherry” is arranged. A symbol row composed of individual symbols is provided. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of arrow A in FIG.

  In the main reel symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” is the position where the symbol displayed in the middle of each main display window 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel index is detected. The symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of the symbols in the order of arrangement in the rotation direction of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, by referring to the main reel symbol counter and the main reel symbol arrangement table, it is possible to specify the symbol type displayed in the middle of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R at that time. .

  As described above, in this example, the number and arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R are the same as the number and arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. ing. Therefore, the sub reel symbol arrangement table has the same configuration as the main reel symbol arrangement table. The main reel symbol arrangement table is stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71, and the sub reel symbol arrangement table is stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72.

  Here, an example of symbols arranged on the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R in this example will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 8 is an example of symbols arranged on the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R in the normal mode. This is also called the design of the first sub reel band. The design of the first sub-reel belt is the same as the design arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel described above.
FIG. 9 is an example of symbols arranged on the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R in the special mode. This is also referred to as a symbol of the second sub reel band.
The first and second sub reel bands are integrated with each other. The positions of the symbols arranged on the first and second sub reel bands correspond to the symbol positions shown in the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 7).

  When the first internal symbol combination (bell) with a large number of game values given by the game value assigning means is determined, the symbol attached to the second sub-reel belt is changed to the first internal symbol combination (bell). The player is instructed in the order of the first stop operation to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 34 so that the corresponding symbol combinations are displayed on the 4L, 4C, 4R. As this symbol, for example, an arrow (both), an arrow (right), and an arrow (left) are used.

Here, during the BB operation (RB operation), “blue cherry”, “bell”, “equivalent to symbol positions“ 0 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”arranged on the first sub reel band of the sub reel film 28L. The operation of changing from the normal mode in which “red cherry” is displayed in the sub display window 24L to the special mode will be described.
At this time, when the rollers 27a and 27b (see FIG. 2) are driven to rotate, the second sub reel band is displayed in the sub display window 24L so as to be visible. At this time, the symbol “arrow (left)” is displayed in the sub display window 24L. For this reason, the player can know from the symbols displayed on the sub display window 24L whether or not “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell” has been hit internally, right stop button 7R, middle stop button 7C, left stop button Press the 7L in order and try to win a small role. However, when BB ends and the game state is changed to the general game state, the normal mode is restored from the special mode. That is, the first sub reel band is displayed in the sub display window 24L instead of the second sub reel band.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In this example, a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a BB gaming state are provided as gaming states. Note that although the BB gaming state is provided as the gaming state, the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are equivalent, so the internal lottery table for the BB gaming state is not shown.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 37 and 38 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the maximum number of sliding pieces, whether or not the bonus game is being operated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is determined after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and before the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R stop rotating. The amount of rotation of 3C and 3R is indicated by the number of symbols. In this example, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the internal lottery table used when the main CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. More specifically, in the internal lottery table, lottery value information and data pointer information are configured so that the main CPU 31 has a different probability of determining the data pointer corresponding to the winning number and the setting or setting value. It stipulates. The winning number is a number provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. In this example, a plurality of predetermined types of internal winning combinations are classified into internal winning combinations related to winning a prize, internal winning combinations related to replays, and internal winning combinations related to bonus games. A small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are provided.

  One random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined area, and the value stored in this area is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value provided for each winning number. When the result of subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtracting is determined as the winning number. The probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated by dividing each lottery value by the number of random values (“65536”).

  In this example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state shown in FIG. 11A and an internal lottery table for an RB gaming state shown in FIG. 11B are provided as internal lottery tables. Thus, the internal lottery table is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state. The internal lottery table may be provided according to the set value or the like, but illustrations other than the example of the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11 are omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 12, an internal winning combination determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag (internal winning combination) corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning request flag is stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later, which is a predetermined area. In this example, as the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay shown in FIG. 12A and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG. 12B are provided.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present example, “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Special Role”, “Replay”, “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell”, “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2+” “Bell + Special”, “BB”, and Loss are provided. In this example, “BB” indicates a special internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game. Furthermore, “Replay” indicates an internal winning combination related to the operation of replay.

  The small role / replay data pointer “1” is drawn only in the RB gaming state, but is not limited to this, and may be lottery in the general gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 13, a symbol combination table used when the main CPU 31 predicts a display combination, when the main CPU 31 specifies a display combination, and when the main CPU 31 determines a payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described. .

  The symbol combination table defines a winning action flag and data indicating the number of payouts corresponding to the symbol combination. In the symbol combination table, the number of payouts is defined according to the number of input. The winning action flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning operation flag is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a combination of symbols displayed along the active lines 8a to 8e (see FIG. 4).

  Here, the logical sum of the winning action flags corresponding to the combinations of symbols displayed along the active line is hereinafter referred to as “display combination”. Hereinafter, “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, “bell”, “watermelon” and “special role” are collectively referred to as “small role”, and cherry 1 and cherry 2 are collectively referred to as “cherry”. The display of “small combination” as a display combination is called “winning”. The display of “Replay” and “BB” as a display combination is called “operation” or “establishment”.

  For example, when the symbol combination “BELL-BELL-BELL” is displayed along the active lines 8a to 8e, “00000100” is determined as the winning action flag based on the symbol combination table, and the bell serves as a display combination. Become. Then, regardless of whether the inserted number is 2 or 3, 15 medals are paid out.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the symbol combination related to “BB” is displayed along the active line, the operation of the big bonus game is started without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination is BB, the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the BB gaming state (equivalent to the RB gaming state). In addition, when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along an active line, a state in which a start operation can be performed without performing a throw-in operation, a so-called replay is achieved.

The state where the internal winning combination (winning request flag) shown in FIG. 12 is “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2” is “Red Cherry-Red Cherry-Red Cherry (Cherry 1)” or “Blue Cherry-Red Cherry— This means that one of the “blue cherry (cherry 2)” is won as an internal winning combination. When “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2” is determined as an internal winning combination, the player can play a game in anticipation of winning of Cherry 1 or Cherry 2.
Note that “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell” or “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell + Special” is an internal winning combination determined only in the RB gaming state.

  From the above, the symbol combination table basically defines information in which medals are paid out, the bonus game is started, and the benefits given to the player such as replay are associated with each other.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the bonus operation time table referred to by the main CPU 31 when the operation of the bonus game is started will be described.

  The bonus operation time table is used when the main CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the start of operation of the bonus game. The bonus operation time table includes information on the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area, information on the numerical value stored in the bonus end number counter, information on the numerical value stored in the game possible number counter, and winning Information of numerical values stored in the number counter.

  The gaming state flag is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one bonus game. The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one regular bonus game, the so-called game possible number. The winable number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus game, the so-called winable number. .

  Referring to FIG. 15, the rotation stop number used when main CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when rotation of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the small role / replay data pointer. The selection table will be described.

  The rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer. In this example, the rotating stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotating stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer, but depending on the information stored in the carryover combination storage area May define a number for stopping the rotator different from that shown in the figure. Here, the rotating cylinder stop number is a number that is referred to when the main CPU 31 selects a stop table to be described later (for example, FIG. 24 to FIG. 27 to be described later).

  Referring to FIG. 16, when the first stop operation is detected, the first stop referred to by main CPU 31 when the rotation of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped. The stop table selection table will be described.

  The first stop table selection table defines information indicating a stop table, which will be described later, corresponding to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button that is the currently pressed stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. .

  For example, when the rotation stop number is “7” (that is, the small role / replay data pointer is “6”), the first stop operation is performed when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. “TBL10” is selected as the table, and “TBL11” is selected as the first stop table when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L. On the other hand, in the case where the rotation stop number is “8”, when the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “TBL10” is selected as the first stop table, and the first stop operation is the right When the button is other than the stop button 7R, “TBL11” is selected as the first stop table.

  When the first stop operation is performed in this way, a stop table for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation is determined. In this case, the first stop stop is performed. A stop table group to be referred to by the main CPU 31 when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation as well as the table is determined. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 23, determination of a stop table group referred to by the main CPU 31 when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation is stopped will be described. To do.

  A stop table selection data selection table that the main CPU 31 refers to when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation will be described with reference to FIGS. .

  FIG. 17 is a stop table selection data selection table when the operation stop button of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, and FIG. 18 is a case where the operation stop button of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C. FIG. 19 is a stop table selection data selection table when the operation stop button of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R.

  The stop table selection data selection table defines stop table selection data corresponding to the rotating cylinder stop number and the stop start position at the time of the first stop operation. The stop table selection data is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a stop table group composed of a plurality of predetermined stop tables that can be referred to during the second stop operation and the third stop operation. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R is pushed, the center of the symbol is located above the center effective line 8c, The center is the position of the symbol closest to the position of the center effective line 8c.

  A case where the operation stop button of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L will be described as an example (see FIG. 17). For example, when the rotation stop number is “7” and the stop start position during the first stop operation is “0”, “0” is selected as stop table selection data. On the other hand, “1” is selected as stop table selection data for an assembly in which the rotation stop number is “7” and the stop start position during the first stop operation is “1” (FIG. 42 described later). Step S101).

  Referring to FIG. 20, a stop table storage table selection table that is referred to by main CPU 31 when selecting a stop table storage table corresponding to the order of stop operations from among a plurality of stop table storage tables storing stop table groups. Will be described.

  The stop table storage table selection table defines the information of the stop table storage table corresponding to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button of the first stop operation. For example, when the rotation stop number is “7” and the operation stop button of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, “L7” is selected as the stop table storage table (FIG. 42 described later). Step S102).

  With reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, the stop table storage table referred to when the main CPU 31 determines the stop table group will be described.

  21 is a stop table storage table for “L7”, FIG. 22 is a stop table storage table for “L8, C7, C8, R7”, and FIG. 23 is a stop table storage table for “R8”. It is a table.

  The stop table storage table defines each stop table constituting one stop table group corresponding to the stop table selection data. Information on each stop table constituting the stop table group is stored in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area.

  Referring to FIG. 21, for example, when the stop table selection data is “0”, “TBL10” is stored in the stop table 1 storage area, and “TBL12” is stored in the stop table 2 storage area. “TBL10” is stored in the table 3 storage area, and “TBL12” is stored in the stop table 4 storage area (see step S103 in FIG. 42 described later).

  By doing in this way, the stop table group which the main CPU 31 refers to when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation is determined. That is, stop table selection data is determined based on the rotation stop number, the operation stop button of the first stop operation, and the stop start position of the first stop operation (FIGS. 17 to 19 and FIG. 42 described later). (See step S101). Further, a stop table storage table is determined based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button of the first stop operation (see FIG. 20, step S102 of FIG. 42 described later). Then, based on the stop table selection data and the stop table storage table determined in this way, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation. A stop table group to be referred to is determined (see FIGS. 21 to 23, step S103 in FIG. 42 described later).

  A stop table used when the main CPU 31 determines the number of stop pieces for stop data will be described with reference to FIGS.

  24 is a stop table for “TBL10”, FIG. 25 is a stop table for “TBL11”, FIG. 26 is a stop table for “TBL12”, and FIG. 27 is for “TBL13”. This is the stop table.

  The stop table defines information on the number of sliding pieces for stop data corresponding to the stop start position for each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The number of sliding pieces for stop data is used to identify the order in which the main CPU 31 searches for an appropriate number of sliding pieces from a plurality of predetermined sliding pieces (that is, 0 to 4 pieces) (so-called priority order). This is information provided.

  With reference to Fig.28 (a), the priority order table used when main CPU31 acquires the number of sliding frames is demonstrated.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the priority order. For example, when the number of stop data slide pieces is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table, and the slip corresponding to the stop data slide piece number “0” and the priority order “5”. “4” is acquired as the number of frames, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

  With reference to FIG. 28B, a priority table used when the main CPU 31 determines the priority pull-in order data will be described.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between the symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. The priority table defines the highest priority for replay, the highest priority after bonus corresponding to replay, and the lowest priority for small roles. The priority pull-in order data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, bonus, and small part corresponding to the pull-in priority. “Retraction” is basically a stop button 7L on which a stop operation has been performed so that symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. , 7C, 7R, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 8C3C, 3R is stopped.

  Various regions provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an example of an internal winning combination storage area (display combination storage area), a carryover combination storage area, and a game state flag storage area will be described.

  FIG. 29A shows an internal winning combination storing area in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored. For example, when a bell is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 2 of the internal winning combination storing area. That is, “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Although the illustration of the display combination storage area in which data related to the display combination is stored is omitted, this display combination storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area.

  FIG. 29B shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 6 of the carryover combination storing area. That is, “01000000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the active line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify. The case where there is a carryover combination is hereinafter referred to as “between flags”, and the case where there is no carryover combination is hereinafter referred to as “non-flagging”.

  FIG. 29C shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The contents column shown in FIG. 29C shows the contents of the game state flag corresponding to each bit of the game state flag storage area. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001”, it indicates that the BB gaming state flag is on. Note that the BB gaming state flag being on indicates that the BB gaming state is operating.

  Next, an example of the effective stop button storage area and the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 30A shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are stored. For example, if the left stop button 7L is not yet pressed, that is, an effective stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area. The main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on the data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

  FIG. 30B shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is a stop button pressed this time, that is, an operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time.

  Although not shown, a plurality of symbols are arranged on the 4th reel 110, and rotation and stop are controlled by a symbol arrangement table for 4th reel stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub-control circuit 72. In the 4th reel symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” is the position where the symbol displayed in the 4th display window 112 when the reel index is detected. Thereby, the type of the symbol displayed on the 4th display window 112 can be specified by referring to the symbol counter for the 4th reel and the symbol arrangement table for the 4th reel.

  Next, an example of a symbol code table and a symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 31A shows data (so-called symbol identifier) provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the symbol type displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and symbol codes corresponding to the symbol identifiers. The symbol code table showing the relationship with is shown. For example, the data corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, and the symbol code at this time is “1”.

  FIG. 31B shows a symbol storage area in which symbol identifiers are stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire the symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an example of the expected display combination storing area in which the priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data will be described.

  The expected display combination storing area includes a left main reel expected display combination storage area, a middle main reel expected display combination storage area, and a right main reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storage area stores priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol position data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center effective line 8c, or a combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the effective line. It is data indicating whether or not.

  Next, the sub reel stop table group determination table used when the sub CPU 81 determines a sub stop table group based on the data pointer will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub reel stop table group determination table is used in a received command analysis process (see FIG. 36) described later. This sub reel stop table group determination table defines sub stop table groups corresponding to the data pointer, the value stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the gaming state. Each sub stop table group is composed of a plurality of stop tables used when determining the number of sliding piece determination data when stopping the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R.

In this example, the number and arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R are the same as the number and arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, the sub stop table group and the main stop table group are configured by a common stop table.
When the number or arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R and the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are different, the sub stop table group and the main stop table group are configured by different stop tables. The

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the effect lottery table used when the sub CPU 81 randomizes the effect number will be described.

  The effect lottery table prescribes the probability of winning the effect number corresponding to the value stored in the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination. In the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 22, when the internal winning combination is “losing”, “cherry 1 + cherry 2”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “special role”, and “replay”, Illustration of the probability of winning is omitted. For example, if the value stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (when there is no carryover combination) and the internal winning combination is “watermelon”, the probability that the production number “9” is won is 96 / 128 (about 75%).

  Furthermore, a predetermined effect is performed based on the effect number determined in FIG. For example, the effect is such that the back lamp is turned on or off or the sound is emitted in each state after the start operation, at the first stop, at the second stop, at the third stop, and after all stops. Is done by.

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

  With reference to FIG. 35, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step S4). The extracted random number value is used in an internal lottery process (FIG. 37 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (see FIG. 37 described later) (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a main reel stop initial setting process (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). Then, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S9).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch check flag is on (step S10). The start switch check flag is information for the main CPU 31 to determine whether or not the start lever 6 is tilted. At this time, when the start switch check flag is off (when the start lever 6 is not tilted), the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S11. On the other hand, when the start switch check flag is on (when the start lever 6 is tilted), the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S10 again.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a main reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S11). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a main reel stop control process (see FIG. 38 described later) (step S12). The main CPU 31 stores “07H” in the effective stop button storage area and stores “0” in the operation stop button storage area.

  Here, since “07H” is expressed as a binary number “00000111”, storing “07H” in the effective stop button storage area means that all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are effective. The indicated data is stored in the effective stop button storage area. On the other hand, in the main reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 executes a command for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination, the display combination, and the medal payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the determined payout number of medals (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S16). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the determination in step S16 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S18.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process (step S18), and returns to the process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and “3” is set in an automatic insertion counter (to be described later) when the replay condition is satisfied. Is stored.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this example, during the BB operation, when the stop operation is performed according to the instruction by the symbol combination of the second sub reel band displayed on the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R, the number of medals to be paid out is large. Win "Bell". On the other hand, if a stop operation is performed without following this instruction, the combination of symbols corresponding to “cherry” or “special role” that has a smaller number of game values than when “bell” is determined. Is displayed on the main display window.

  With reference to FIG. 36, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the inserted number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S21). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S22). The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S23). The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S24).

  After the process of step S22 or step S24, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum input value indicating the maximum input number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid (step S25). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on (step S26). When the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum insertion value to “2” (step S27).

  On the other hand, when the RB gaming state flag is OFF, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (step S28). For example, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 22S and determines whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S.

  When there is an input from the medal sensor 22S, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S29). At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S33).

  On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter (step S30). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S31). The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the display combination search process. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S32). Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect triggered by the input operation.

  After the processes of steps S28, S32, and S33, the main CPU 31 checks the 1-bet switch 11S and the maximum bet switch 13S (step S34). In this process, the main CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted sheet counter value based on the inserted sheet counter value, the credit counter value, and the inserted maximum value, and updates the inserted sheet counter value. Hesitate.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S35). At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S36). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S28.

  On the other hand, when there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 updates the start switch check flag to ON and sets it (step S37). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S38), and returns the process to the main flow.

  With reference to FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number value, the gaming state and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S42). For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for general gaming state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “7” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S43). At this time, if the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45. On the other hand, if the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries determined in step S42 to “6” (step S44).

  After the processes of steps S43 and S44, the main CPU 31 acquires the random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as random number data (step S45).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S46). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S47).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S48). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S47 is negative. At this time, when a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer (step S52). On the other hand, if no digit is set, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S49).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S50). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and sets “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S51). On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S46.

  After steps S51 and S52, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step S53). . Then, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S54).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S55). When the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S58. On the other hand, when the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and determines the internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. ) Is acquired (step S56). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S57).

  After steps S55 and S57, the main CPU 31 acquires the data stored in the carryover combination storing area, and performs a logical sum of this data and the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area in the internal winning combination storage area. Store (step S58) and return to the main flow.

  Referring to FIG. 39, the main reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described. To do.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S61). At this time, if the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S61 again.

  Next, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (step S62). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 40 described later) (step S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a main reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S65). Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces (step S66). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S67). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 performs a stop data storage process (see FIG. 44 described later) (step S68). In the stop data storage process, the main CPU 31 selects a stop table group that can be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, the main CPU 31 determines a search target main reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (step S69). . Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S71). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 returns the process to the main flow.

  On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs display combination anticipation storing (step S72). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S61. Thus, in the gaming machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, it is determined when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating are stopped. A possible display combination is predicted, and information on the expected display combination for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding expected display combination storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 40, the slip piece number determination process in which the main CPU 31 determines the stop data slide piece number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S81). At this time, if the value of the stop button inactive counter is not “2”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S84.

  On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button (step S82). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table selection table and selects a stop table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button (step S83).

  After step S81, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the expected display combination storing area according to the operation stop button (step S84). Next, the main CPU 31 selects a corresponding stop table from the stored stop tables 1 to 4 according to the stop button non-operating counter, the effective stop button, and the operating stop button (step S85).

  After steps S83 and S85, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the expected display combination storing area based on the stop start position and stores it as the expected stop start address (step S86). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the selected stop table and obtains the number of stop pieces for the stop data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position (step S87).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process (see FIG. 41 described later) (step S88), and returns the process to the reel stop control process. The stop start position is such that when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center effective line 8c, The center is the position of the symbol closest to the position of the center effective line 8c. This position is specified by the value of the symbol counter. That is, the main CPU 31 determines a stop start position based on detection of a stop operation performed by the stop switch 7S.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the priority attraction | suction control process which showed the procedure of the process in which main CPU31 determines the number of sliding frames is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, and corrects the address based on the number of stop pieces for stop data (step S91). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order and sets “5” as the number of checks (step S92).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order (step S93). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires priority pull-in order data (step S94).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority attraction ranking data (step S95). At this time, if it is equal to or more than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding symbols (step S96). On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order (step S97).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S98). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding symbols (step S99), and returns the processing to the number of sliding symbols determination process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S93.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

  With reference to FIG. 42, a stop data storage process will be described that shows a procedure for selecting a stop table that can be referred to by the main CPU 31 during a stop operation after the first stop operation.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table selection data selection table, and selects stop table selection data based on the operation stop button, the stop start position, and the rotation stop number (step S101).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table selection table, and selects a stop table storage table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table and stores the stop table 1 to the stop table 4 based on the stop table selection data (step S103). Next, the process returns to the reel stop control process.

  Next, an interrupt process performed under the control of the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. The interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 is a process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S111). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S112). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks input of signals from each switch and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (step S113). The input state command is a command for notifying the sub control circuit 72 of the input state of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. That is, the main CPU 31 checks the input of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and sets the input state command in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S114). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transmits various commands set in the communication data storage area in the control RAM 66 to the sub-control circuit 72.

  The sub control circuit 72 can specify that the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed and its type based on the command transmitted in step S114. Therefore, the sub control circuit 72 can stop the rotation of the corresponding sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R based on the transmitted command. That is, in this example, the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R managed by the sub control circuit 72 can be stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S115). Specifically, if the start of rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and thereafter, rotation at a constant speed is performed. If the stop control position is determined, the main reel symbol counter of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is updated to the same value as the stop control position, and the rotation is decelerated. And stop.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as displaying the number of payouts on the payout display unit 18a and displaying the number of credits on the credit display unit 18b. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a timer management process (step S117). In this process, various timers are updated. The main CPU 31 then restores the register (step S118) and ends the interrupt process.

  The configuration of the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 has been described above. With this configuration, the gaming machine 1 can use the small role / replay data pointer to give the player a profit. It can be different depending on the order of the person's stop operation.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1, when the small role / replay data pointer is “6”, “7” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 15). When the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, “TBL10” is determined as the first stop table. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, the first stop table is used. “TBL11” is determined (see FIG. 16). Similarly, if the small role / replay data pointer is “7”, “8” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 15). When the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “TBL10” is determined as the first stop table. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is other than the right stop button 7R, the first stop table is used. “TBL11” is determined (see FIG. 16).

  When the first stop operation is performed, stop data storage processing for selecting a stop table group that can be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation is performed (see step S68 in FIG. 39 and FIG. 42). . Here, in this stop data storage processing, when the turning stop number is “7” and the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area are stored. “TBL11” is stored in all. Similarly, when the rotation stop number is “8” and the first stop operation is other than the right stop button 7R, “TBL11” is stored in all of the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area. Is done. Therefore, when the small role / replay data pointer is “6” and the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, or the small role / replay data pointer is “7” and the first stop operation is the right stop. When the button is not the button 7R, the stop control of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the stop table “TBL11” from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

  In the stop table for “TBL11”, the cherry 2 (blue cherry-red cherry-red cherry) is displayed on the cross-up effective line 8a in the diagonal direction and the cherry is displayed on the cross-down effective line 8e regardless of the stop start position. 1 (red cherry-red cherry-blue cherry) is displayed. That is, when the small role / replay data pointer is “6” and the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, among the “cherry 1, cherry 2, bell” determined as the internal winning combination “Cherry 1, Cherry 2” is established as a display combination, and as a result, four medals are paid out. Similarly, when the small role / replay data pointer is “7” and the first stop operation is other than the right stop button 7R, “Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Bell, Special Of the “combination”, “Cherry 1 and Cherry 2” are established as display combinations, and as a result, four medals are paid out.

  By the way, in the stop data storage process, when the rotation stop number is “7” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the stop table selection data is “0” or “0” according to the stop start position. “1” (see FIG. 17), the stop table groups stored in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area differ according to the stop table selection data. The same applies to the case where the rotation stop number is “8” and the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R.

  Here, the stop table selection data in the case where the rotating cylinder stop number is “7” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L will be examined in more detail. In the case where the rotation stop number is “8” and the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the rotation stop number is “7” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. Since it is the same as that which is, it abbreviate | omits description.

  Referring to FIG. 17, when the stop start position is “0, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20”, the stop table selection data becomes “0”, and the stop start position In other cases, the stop table selection data is “1”. Here, reference is made to the stop table (FIG. 24) for “TBL10” used when the turning stop number is “7” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. In the left main reel 3L, at the stop start position where the stop table selection data is “0”, symbols are displayed at the upper symbol stop positions (the symbols “upper”, “middle”, and “lower” are displayed on the main display windows 4L to 4R). A bell is displayed. On the other hand, at the stop start position where the stop table selection data is “1”, a bell is displayed at the lower symbol stop position.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 is a 5-line gaming machine. If a bell is displayed on the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the top effective line 8b or the cross-down is required in order for the bell to be established as a display combination. “Bell-bell-bell” needs to be displayed on the effective line 8e. That is, the bell needs to be displayed on the upper or middle stage in the central main display window 4C, and the bell needs to be displayed on the upper or lower stage in the right main display window 4R. In this regard, when the stop table selection data is “0”, “TBL10” and “TBL12” are stored in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area. Then, by referring to “TBL10” or “TBL12”, it becomes possible to display a bell in the upper or middle stage in the central main display window 4C, and to display a bell in the upper or lower stage in the right main display window 4R. It becomes possible to do.

  Similarly, when a bell is displayed in the lower part of the left main display window 4L, in order for the bell to serve as a display combination, “bell-bell-bell” is displayed on the bottom effective line 8d or the cross-up effective line 8a. Need to be displayed. Also regarding this point, when the stop table selection data is “1”, the bottom valid line 8d or the cross-up valid is obtained by storing “TBL10” and “TBL13” in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area. It is possible to display “bell-bell-bell” on the line 8a. That is, it is possible to display a bell at the middle or lower level in the central main display window 4C, and to display a bell at the upper level or the lower level in the right main display window 4R.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the rotation stop number is “7” (the small role / replay data pointer is “6”) and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the bell is displayed as the display combination. Can be established. The same applies to the case where the rotation stop number is “8” (the small role / replay data pointer is “7”) and the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R.

  As a result, when the small role / replay data pointer is “6” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, among the “cherry 1, cherry 2, bell” determined as the internal winning combination “Bell” is established as a display combination, and as a result, 15 medals are paid out. Similarly, when the small role / replay data pointer is “7” and the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “cherry 1, cherry 2, bell, special role determined as internal winning combination” "Bell" is established as a display combination, and as a result, 15 medals are paid out.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1, making the profit given to the player different according to the order of the stop operation of the player makes the control complicated without performing unnecessary lottery. Can be done without. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces the control load of stop control.

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

  First, the main flowchart performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (step S201). In the initialization process, error checking of the SDRAM 83, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed. The sub control circuit 72 employs a multi-thread multi-task operating system as an OS (operating system) for executing processing. That is, a certain task group and another task group execute processing while preemption (preemption) of the execution right.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task (step S202). In the lamp control task, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing, lamp data analysis processing, lamp lighting control processing, and the like. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task (step S203). In the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data, analysis processing of sound data, sound output control processing, and the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the effect reel control task (step S204). In the effect reel control task, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of related data of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R and the 4th reel 110, an analysis process of the sub reel data and the 4th reel data, a sub reel control process, a 4th reel control process, and the like. These tasks are included in the task group for timer interrupt synchronization, and are sequentially executed according to the priority order.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task (see FIG. 45) (step S205). This task executes a corresponding process in response to receiving a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes a transmission message queue that receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S212), and determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S213).

  If it is determined in step S213 that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S212. On the other hand, when determining that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 creates game information from the command, and stores the created game information in a game data storage area provided in the SDRAM 83 (step S214).

  The sub CPU 81 creates game information from the parameters of the received command. For example, when the command is a reel stop command, whether the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in the first stop, the second stop, or the third stop, the stop control position is “0” to “20”. The game information indicating the position and the number of sliding pieces is created.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a received command analysis process (see FIGS. 46 and 47) described later (step S215), and returns the process to step S212 again. The received command analysis process is a process for analyzing the received command.

  Next, received command analysis processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). When determining that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S222).

  When it is determined in step S222 that the game state is not the BB game state, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S224. On the other hand, when determining that the game state is the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs a special sub reel stop mode selection process (see FIG. 48) described later (step S223), and proceeds to the process of step S226.

  When it is determined in step S222 that the game state is not the BB game state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table and determines effect data (effect number) based on the game information (step S224). Then, the sub CPU 81 sets the determined effect data. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel stop table group determination table and determines a sub stop table group based on the game information (step S225). Then, after setting the determined sub stop table group, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S226.

  When the special sub reel stop mode selection process is performed in step S223, or when the sub stop table group is determined and set in step S225, the sub reel rotation start process is performed (step S226), and the process proceeds to step S237. By the sub reel rotation start process, the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is started. During the BB operation, after the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated once, the stop mode (arrow (both), arrow (right), and arrow) set in the special sub reel stop mode selection process (see FIG. 48) described later. (Left)) to stop automatically.

  When determining in step S221 that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S227). When determining that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S229. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel stop control process (step S228), and proceeds to the process of step S237. In the sub reel stop control process, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are stopped based on the sliding piece number determination data determined by referring to the stop table, the stop operation detected for the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the like. Is done.

  When determining in step S227 that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a display combination command has been received (step S229). When determining that the display combination command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S232. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination command has been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S230).

  When it is determined in step S230 that the display combination is not BB, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S237. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is BB, the sub CPU 81 performs special sub reel change control processing (step S231). At this time, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are changed to a special mode. In the gaming machine 1 of this example, when the BB is in operation (RB gaming state), the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are driven in a special manner. Then, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S237.

  When determining in step S229 that the display combination command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S232). When determining that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S234. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 sets BB start effect data (step S233), and proceeds to the process of step S237.

  When determining in step S232 that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S234). When determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S237. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 81 performs normal sub reel change control processing (step S235). At this time, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are changed to the normal mode. In the gaming machine 1 of this example, when in the general gaming state, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are driven in a normal manner. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets BB end time effect data (step S236), and proceeds to the processing of step S237.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 requests registration of each set effect data (step S237), and returns the process to the main board communication task (see FIG. 45).

  When the first internal winning combination to which a predetermined number of game values is given is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the sub CPU 81 displays a combination of symbols corresponding to “bell” in the main display window 24L. , 24C, 24R, the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R display a combination of symbols of the second sub reel band for instructing easy display. For this reason, the player can easily acquire many medals.

  Next, the special sub-reel stop mode selection process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell (step S241). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is not the bell, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S243. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is the bell, the sub CPU 81 sets the arrows (both) as the stop mode of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R (step S242), and performs the process in step S226 of the received command analysis process. return.

  When it is determined in step S241 that the internal winning combination is not a bell, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell” (step S243). When determining that the internal winning combination is not “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell”, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S245.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell”, the sub CPU 81 sets an arrow (right) as a stop mode of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R (step S244), and receives command analysis processing The process returns to step S226.

  When it is determined in step S243 that the internal winning combination is not “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell + special combination” (step S245). ). When determining that the internal winning combination is not “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell + special combination”, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to step S226 of the received command analysis process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is “cherry 1 + cherry 2 + bell + special combination”, the sub CPU 81 sets an arrow (left) as a stop mode of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R (step S246), and receives it. The process returns to step S226 of the command analysis process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 49 to FIG. 51, specific contents of effects by the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R will be described.
In the gaming machine 1 of this example, when ‘Bell’, ‘Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell’, or ‘Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell + Special Role’ is determined as an internal winning combination during BB operation, The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R can notify the player of the pressing order.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop mode when arrows (both) are displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R.

  When BB is operating (RB gaming state) and “BELL” is determined as an internal winning combination, arrows (both) are displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R. The symbol position at which the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R stop is “10” with respect to the center effective line 28c. At this time, even if the player pushes the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in any order, the “bell” wins. This pushing order may be any of the following pushing, reverse pushing, and middle pushing described later. At this time, the number of medals to be paid out is 15. When the stop button 7C is pressed in the first stop operation, any of the stop buttons 7L and 7R may be pressed in the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Such an operation of pressing the stop button is also referred to as “middle pressing”.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode when the arrow (right) is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R.

  When BB is operating (RB gaming state) and “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, an arrow (right) is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R. The symbol position at which the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R stop is “16” with respect to the center effective line 28c. At this time, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in this order, “BELL” is won. At this time, the number of medals to be paid out is 15. The operation of pressing the stop button in this way is also referred to as “forward pressing”.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in an order other than the forward press, “cherry” with a small number of medals to be paid out wins. However, in the gaming machine 1 of this example, when “Cherry” wins, the cherry is displayed on two active lines (for example, the cross-up effective line 8a and the cross-down effective line 8e). For this reason, since “Cherry” with two payouts wins two lines, the number of medals to be paid out is four.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode when the arrow (left) is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R.

  An arrow (left) is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R when BB is operating (RB gaming state) and “Cherry 1 + Cherry 2 + Bell + Special” is determined as the internal winning combination. . The symbol position at which the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R stop is “4” with respect to the center effective line 28c. At this time, the player wins “BELL” by pressing the stop buttons 7R, 7C, and 7L in this order. At this time, the number of medals to be paid out is 15. The operation of pressing the stop button in this way is also referred to as “reverse pressing”.

On the other hand, when the player depresses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in an order other than the above-described forward push, “cherry” or “special role” with a small number of medals to be paid out wins. When “Cherry” wins, the number of medals to be paid out is 4 for the reason described above. When the “special role” wins, the number of medals to be paid out is one.
Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of this example, the number of medals paid out by forward pressing and reverse pressing differs.

The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention have been described above based on the attached drawings.
According to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the BB is activated. To do. In the gaming machine 1 of this example, an effect using the special sub reel is performed during the BB operation. This effect varies depending on the internal winning combination determined during the BB operation.

The sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R are composed of first and second sub reel bands. During the BB operation, the symbols of the second sub reel band are displayed on the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R. There are three types of symbols to be displayed (arrow (both), arrow (right), and arrow (left)).
When arrows (both) are displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R, the "bell" is won and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the order of pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

When an arrow (right) is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R, “bell” is won by forward pressing and 15 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a stop operation other than forward pressing is performed, “Cherry” is won and four medals are paid out.
When an arrow (left) is displayed in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R, “bell” is won by forward pressing and 15 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a stop operation other than forward pressing is performed, “cherry” or “special role” is won and four or one medal is paid out.

  Thus, in order to notify the player of the internal winning combination with a large number of paid-out medals and to increase the number of medals that can be acquired by the player, arrows are displayed on the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R. Since the order of the stop operation in which the first internal winning combination is established by using the special sub-reel is notified, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is highly interesting from the standpoint of providing profit as well as production. Become.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when a combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, A combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is always displayed along the effect lines of the display windows 24L, 24C, 24R. Thereby, it can be notified by a plurality of sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R that "watermelon" has won. As a result, the player can be surely recognized that “watermelon” has won.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when “watermelon” wins, the design of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” always follows the effect lines of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R. The combination was configured to be displayed. However, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, even when “watermelon” wins, a combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the production lines of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R. It is good also as a structure which is not performed.

  Further, the symbols arranged on the first and second sub reel bands are not limited to the above-described embodiment. In addition to the decorative characters, a symbol such as a character may be arranged to give the player interest.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R have been described as the mechanism including the first and second sub reel bands. However, for example, the sub reels may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device. . In this case, the symbols of the sub reels can be changed in two or more stop modes to make the player entertain.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, only “BB” is applied as the special internal winning combination for starting the BB, but the special internal winning combination according to the present invention is not limited to “BB”. In this example, “watermelon” is applied as the predetermined internal winning combination. However, the predetermined internal winning combination according to the present invention is not limited to “watermelon”. Further, two or more types of special internal winning combinations and predetermined internal winning combinations may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small role / replay data pointer that can be determined using the RB gaming state internal lottery table is “6” or “7”, but is not limited thereto. Absent. For example, the internal lottery table for RB gaming state may adopt a configuration in which “0” can be determined as the small role / replay data pointer. At this time, it is preferable that the initial value of the game-possible number counter is larger than the initial value of the number-of-winning counter. The same applies to the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state.

  In the embodiment described above, a big bonus game and a middle bonus game are adopted as the bonus game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called regular bonus game, single bonus game, or the like may be adopted as the bonus game.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment explained here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Main reel, 4R, 4C, 4R ... Main display window, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 23L, 23C, 23R ... Sub reel, 24L, 24C, 24R ... Sub display window , 31 ... main CPU, 71 ... main control circuit, 72 ... sub-control circuit, 81 ... sub CPU

Claims (2)

A plurality of main reels having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface;
A main display window for visually recognizing a part of a plurality of symbols of each main reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
First symbol changing means for rotating the plurality of main reels based on detection of the start operation and changing a plurality of symbols of each main reel displayed on the main display window;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining one or more internal winning combinations from a plurality of internal winning combinations based on the detection of the start operation;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Main reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of main reels based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means;
The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is a special internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols of the plurality of main reels corresponding to the special internal winning combination is displayed on the main display window. Based on the bonus game operating means for operating the bonus game,
Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game when the bonus game is activated by the bonus game activating means and the number of game values given by the game value giving means exceeds a predetermined number; ,
A first symbol band having the same symbol as the plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the main reel, and a symbol for notifying the player of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means are arranged. A plurality of sub-reels to which the second design band is attached;
When the bonus game is not activated, the first symbol band is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel, and when the bonus game is activated, the second symbol band is displayed. Sub reel design changing means to be displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel;
A sub display window for visually recognizing a part of a plurality of symbols of each sub reel;
A second symbol changing means for rotating the plurality of sub-reels based on detection of the start operation, and changing a plurality of symbols of each sub-reel displayed in the sub-display window;
Sub reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of the plurality of sub reels based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means,
The symbol attached to the second symbol band is
When a first internal symbol combination having a large number of game values given by the game value granting unit is determined, a combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal symbol combination is displayed on the main display window. Instructing the player in the order of the first stop operation to stop the rotation of the main reel;
The sub reel stop control means includes:
When the first internal winning combination to which a predetermined number of game values is given is determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
A symbol combination of the second symbol band is displayed on the sub display window to instruct the player to easily display the symbol combination corresponding to the first internal winning combination on the main display window. ,
The main reel control means includes
If the player does not follow the instruction by the symbol combination of the second symbol band,
A gaming machine, wherein a combination of symbols corresponding to a second internal winning combination with a smaller number of game values given than when the first internal winning combination is determined is displayed on the main display window. When a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is displayed on the main display window, the sub reel stop control means displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination on the sub display window. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the rotation of the plurality of sub reels is stopped.

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