JP2009254404A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a player more interested in the play by letting the player to select whether to receive the announcement of auxiliary information related to the variation of the probability of a replay being determined as an internal winning combination. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, the probability of winning a replay is varied when the internal winning combination is a special symbol combination and when a combination of special symbols to be stopped/displayed in a symbol display area when the stopping operation is detected at prescribed timing is stopped/displayed in the symbol display area. Combinations of special symbols are different according to the kind of the special symbol combination determined as the internal winning combination by a winning combination determining means. When one kind of the special symbol combination is determined as the internal winning combination and when the number of remaining times of announcement determined based on a prescribed condition is not "zero", the auxiliary information suggesting a symbol drawn on one of rotating reels of special combination composing symbols constituting a combination of special symbols is announced based on the detection of the announcing operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols are displayed on the symbol display window by rotating all the reels based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A game machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that stops and displays is known. Such a gaming machine provides a bonus (for example, a medal) to the player based on the fact that the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line in the symbol display window (that is, the winning combination is established). Is granted.

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. Therefore, in the gaming machine, a combination that is not determined as an internal winning combination will not be established no matter what timing the player performs a stop operation. In addition, as the types of combinations, there are, for example, a combination that gives a player a game value, a re-game combination that permits re-game without input of a game value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”), and the like.

Recently, there has been known a gaming machine provided with a high-probability re-playing state in which the probability of determining replay as an internal winning combination is higher than normal. In addition, some of the gaming machines having such a high probability re-gaming state have a configuration in which the high-probability re-gaming state is terminated when a predetermined combination is established, and the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination. In such a case, the auxiliary information indicating that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination is notified to the player so that the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined combination is not established, and the high-probability re-gaming state is continued. A machine is known (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, the player can be involved in whether or not the high-probability re-gaming state is continued, and it is possible to prevent the monotonous game from continuing and reducing the interest of the player.
JP 2006-204875 A

  However, according to the gaming machine described above, it is predicted that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination without depending on the auxiliary information, and the high probability re-gaming state is continued without establishing the predetermined combination. A player who wants to enjoy a sense of tension is informed of the notification information regardless of his / her will, which may reduce the interest in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and by allowing a player to select whether or not to receive notification of auxiliary information related to a change in the probability of determining replay as an internal winning combination, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest in gaming.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 1 is drawn on a plurality of reels (for example, main reels 2 to 4 described later) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and the reels. In addition, a symbol display area for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols (for example, a symbol display area 39 to be described later) and that a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, detecting a start operation after detecting insertion of a medal) ) Based on the symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R described later) for changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel, and the predetermined start condition is Based on the establishment, a winning combination determining means (for example, determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from among a plurality of combinations including a plurality of types of special combinations (for example, special combinations 1 to 6 described later)) rear Main CPU 64), stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS described later) for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel, and an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means (for example, a main CPU 64 described later) stops the change of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel. ) And a special symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area when the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means and a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing. However, based on the fact that the game is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area, the start of the game is permitted regardless of the input of the game value. Probability changing means (for example, a main CPU 64 described later) for changing the replay probability that the winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination as a winning combination (for example, replay) and the winning combination determining means determine the special combination. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, it is drawn on any one of the rotating reels among the special configuration symbols (for example, red symbols and white symbols described later) that constitute the combination of the special symbols. Informing means (for example, a sub CPU 82, sub reels 5 to 7 and sub reel design display areas 5A to 7A, which will be described later) for notifying auxiliary information that suggests a symbol and auxiliary information is notified by the notifying means in accordance with predetermined conditions. Notification frequency determination means (for example, a sub-CPU 82 described later) for determining the notification frequency, and notification frequency information indicating the notification frequency determined by the notification frequency determination means ( For example, every time the auxiliary information is notified by the notification number information storage means (for example, RAM 84 described later) for storing a notification point counter (described later) and the notification means, the notification number indicated by the notification number information is subtracted and updated. Notification number subtracting means (for example, a sub-CPU 82 to be described later) and notification operation detecting means (for example, a notification switch 40S to be described later) for detecting a notification operation for causing the notification means to notify auxiliary information. The combination of symbols differs for each type of the special combination determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the notification means indicates the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information stored in the notification number information storage means Is not “0”, the auxiliary information is notified based on the notification operation being detected by the notification operation detecting means.

  With this configuration, the probability varying means is a special display that is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area when a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means and a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing. Based on the fact that the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area, the winning combination determining means determines the re-playing combination allowed to start the game regardless of the game value input as the internal winning combination. The replay probability is changed, and when the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining unit, the notifying unit determines which of the reels that are rotating among the special configuration symbols that constitute a special combination of symbols. The auxiliary information suggesting the symbol drawn on the one reel is notified, and the notification number determining means determines the number of notifications by which the auxiliary information is notified by the notification means according to a predetermined condition. The memory means stores notification frequency information indicating the notification frequency determined by the notification frequency determination means, and the notification frequency subtraction means subtracts the notification frequency indicated by the notification frequency information every time auxiliary information is notified by the notification means. The notification operation detecting means detects the notification operation for causing the notification means to notify the auxiliary information. In addition, the combination of special symbols differs for each type of special combination determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining unit, and the notification unit has a notification count indicated by the notification count information stored in the notification count information storage unit. If it is not “0”, the auxiliary information is notified based on the notification operation being detected by the notification operation detecting means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the player can perform a notification operation when the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information is not “0”, thereby rotating among the special configuration symbols constituting the special symbol combination. It is possible to predict which type of special combination has been determined as an internal winning combination based on the auxiliary information that suggests the design drawn on any one of the reels. Whether or not to change the replay probability can be selected by performing a stop operation so that the combination of symbols is stopped or displayed in the symbol display area, and the auxiliary information is notified. Since the player can select whether to receive or not, the interest in the game is improved.

  Further, according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the notification means indicates that the notification number indicated by the notification number information stored in the notification number information storage means during one game is indicated by the notification number information. Unless it becomes “0”, auxiliary information is notified each time a notification operation is detected by the notification operation detecting means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, each time a notification operation is performed, the player can more reliably predict which type of special combination has been determined as an internal winning combination and improve the accuracy of the prediction. Instead of reducing, it is also possible to select not to reduce the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information, so that the strategy is increased and the interest in the game is improved.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification means is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels on which a plurality of effect symbols are drawn. A plurality of effect reels (for example, sub-reel 5 to 7 described later) and an effect symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of effect symbols drawn on the effect reel (for example, a sub-reel symbol display region described later) 5A to 7A), and an effect reel control means (for example, a sub CPU 82 described later) for controlling the change of the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area by controlling the rotation of the effect reels. The effect reel has a special effect design suggesting the special configuration design, and the effect reel control means stores the notification frequency information stored in the notification frequency information storage means. of When the number of notifications is not “0”, the notification operation detecting means detects the notification operation, and is drawn on the effect reel corresponding to any one of the reels that are rotating. Further, the rotation of the effect reel is stopped at the position where the special effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area.

  With this configuration, the effect symbol display area displays a part of the plurality of effect symbols drawn on the effect reel, and the effect reel control means controls the rotation of the effect reel. Controls the variation of the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area. The effect reel is drawn with a special effect design that suggests a special configuration symbol, and the effect reel control means has a notification count indicated by the notification count information stored in the notification count information storage means “0”. If the notification operation is detected by the notification operation detection means, the special design symbol drawn on the production reel corresponding to any one of the reels being rotated is the production design. The rotation of the effect reel is stopped at the position where it is stopped and displayed in the display area.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the player's interest in the game can be improved due to the novelty that the auxiliary information is notified by the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the player can perform a notification operation when the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information is not “0”, thereby rotating among the special configuration symbols constituting the special symbol combination. It is possible to predict which type of special combination has been determined as an internal winning combination based on the auxiliary information that suggests the design drawn on any one of the reels. Whether or not to change the replay probability can be selected by performing a stop operation so that the combination of symbols is stopped or displayed in the symbol display area, and the auxiliary information is notified. Since the player can select whether to receive or not, the interest in the game is improved.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 has a cabinet structure with a front door attached to the front face so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet, there are small main reels 2, 3, 4 and large sub-reels 5, 6, 7 and the following. A main control circuit 61 (see FIG. 4) and the like are accommodated.

  Main reels 2, 3, and 4 are provided in a horizontal row at the center of the cabinet so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. Further, sub-reels 5, 6, and 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are provided in a horizontal row so as to be vertically rotatable in the cabinet above the main reels 2 to 4. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols is arranged. Further, one 4th reel 8 is rotatably provided inside the cabinet above the sub reels 5 to 7. On the outer peripheral surface of the 4th reel 8, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols different from the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 is arranged. The main reels 2, 3, and 4 of the present embodiment constitute a reel of the present invention, and the sub-reels 5, 6, and 7 constitute an effect reel and an informing means of the present invention.

  The front door is provided with a symbol display area 39 for visually recognizing symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 from the outside of the cabinet. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 through the symbol display area 39. Further, on the front door, the sub reel design display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A for making the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 visible and the symbols arranged on the 4th reel 8 are made visible. A symbol display area 51 is provided. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of the symbols arranged on each of the sub reels 5 to 7 through the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, and among the symbols arranged on the 4th reel 8 through the symbol display area 51. One symbol can be visually recognized. The symbol display area 39 of the present embodiment constitutes the symbol display area of the present invention, and the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A constitute the effect symbol display area and notification means of the present invention.

  Each of the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the 4th reel 8 has a structure in which a reel sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn is mounted on the outer periphery of the reel drum. Inside each reel drum constituting the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8, reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c comprising LEDs for irradiating the pattern drawn on the reel sheet from the back side. Reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c, and a reel back lamp 49 (see FIG. 5) are provided.

  On the left and right sides of the main reels 2 to 4, pedestal portions having substantially horizontal surfaces are respectively formed. A medal insertion slot 9 is provided on the right pedestal portion, and a winning line, which will be described later, is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 to become an effective line. On the other hand, the left pedestal portion is provided with a 1-bet button 30, a 2-bet button 31, and a maximum bet button 32 for betting credited medals by a player's push button operation (press operation). . When the 1-bet button 30 is pressed, one of the credited medals is inserted. When the 2-bet button 31 is pressed, two of the credited medals are inserted. When the maximum bet button 32 is pressed, three of the credited medals (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in one game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number of inserted sheets”)). However, the maximum inserted number in the RB gaming state is 2}. When these bet buttons 30 to 32 are pressed, a winning line described later is activated and becomes an active line.

  A checkout button 37 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal for switching the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the checkout button 37. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout port 53 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 53 are sent to the medal receiving unit 52. Can be stored. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is stopped on the active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

  A notification button 40 is provided on the right side of the checkout button 37. As will be described later, in the RT1 gaming state, when any of the special combination 1 to special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, every time the player presses the notification button 40 (however, the notification point counter (It is necessary that the value is not “0”.) The rotation of one sub-reel stops, and it is notified which special combination is determined as the internal winning combination. In the RT1 gaming state, when any of special roles 1 to 6 is determined as an internal winning combination, information indicating which special combination is determined as an internal winning combination is notified as “special combination” This is called “type notification”.

  A speaker 54 is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 53, and speakers 96L and 96R are provided on the left and right sides of the 4th reel 8. The speakers 54, 96L, and 96R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 33 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base. When the player presses the start lever 33 (start operation), the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 are rotated, and symbols displayed in the symbol display area 39 and the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A are displayed. Fluctuate and the game starts.

  Three stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion and on the right side of the start lever 33. The player's pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons 34 to 36 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the stop buttons. Specifically, the rotation of the left main reel 2 and the left sub reel 5 is stopped by a stop operation on the left stop button 34. Further, the rotation of the middle main reel 3 and the middle sub reel 6 is stopped by the stop operation on the middle stop button 35, and the rotation of the right main reel 4 and the right sub reel 7 is stopped by the stop operation on the right stop button 36. However, as described above, when the notification button 40 is pressed by the player, the sub reels 5 to 7 may stop exceptionally regardless of the stop operation for the stop buttons 34 to 36. Here, the stop of the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, the stop of the rotation of the second reel is called a second stop, and the stop of the rotation of the third reel is called a third stop. In addition, the stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as the first stop operation, the stop operation for the second stop is referred to as the second stop operation, and the stop operation for the third stop is referred to as the third stop operation. That's it.

  On the left side of the left sub-reel symbol display area 5A of the front door, a bonus count display section 10, a WIN lamp 24, a START lamp 25, an INSERT lamp 26, a payout number display section 16, and a stored number display section 17 are provided in this order from the top. It has been. The bonus count display unit 10 is composed of a three-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the bonus game operation. The WIN lamp 24 is lit during the bonus. The START lamp 25 is lit when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable, that is, when the start operation can be performed by the start lever 33. The INSERT lamp 26 lights up when a medal can be inserted into the medal insertion slot 9. The payout number display unit 16 is composed of a two-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals paid out by winning. The number-of-stores display unit 17 displays the number of medals that are made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs and are stored (credited).

  Further, below the stored number display unit 17, BET lamps 13, 14, 15, a REPLAY lamp 21, and a WAIT lamp 22 are provided. The BET lamps 13 to 15 are controlled to turn on according to the number of inserted medals, and notify the number of inserted medals at that time. The REPLAY lamp 21 is controlled to be lit until the game by replay is completed after the replay is established, and notifies that the game is possible without inserting medals. The WAIT lamp 22 is turned on when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed between the current game and the previous game, and informs that the WAIT time is being consumed.

  On the right side of the right sub-reel symbol display area 7A of the front door, a notification count display unit 23 is provided. The notification count display unit 23 is controlled by a sub CPU 82 to be described later, and displays the value of the notification count counter by 7SEG.

  Side lamps 28 are provided at the left end and the right end of the front door, respectively. The lighting of the side lamp 28 is controlled for various effects by a sub CPU 82 described later.

  Next, the winning line (main) will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display area 39 displays the three symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 in the upper, middle, and lower levels, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 2, the three symbols of the left main reel 2 are displayed in the left / upper region 39LU, left / middle region 39LM, and left / lower region 39LL, respectively, and the middle main reel 3 Are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU, middle / middle region 39CM, and middle / lower region 39CL, respectively, and the three symbols of the right main reel 4 are respectively displayed in the right / upper region 39RU, right / middle region 39RM, and right -Displayed in the lower area 39RL.

  As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 is provided with five pay lines (center line, top line, bottom line, cross-down line, and cross-up line) connecting the respective areas. The center line is a line formed by connecting the left / middle stage region 39LM, the middle / middle stage region 39CM, and the right / middle stage region 39RM. The top line is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / upper region 39CU, and the right / upper region 39RU. The bottom line is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / lower region 39CL, and the right / lower region 39RL. The cross-down line is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / lower region 39RL. The cross-up line is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU. When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 stops, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the activated winning line, that is, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line.

  Next, the pseudo pay line (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. Each sub-reel symbol display area 5A, 6A, 7A displays the three symbols of each of the sub-reels 5 to 7 in the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 3, the three symbols of the left sub-reel 5 are displayed in the left / upper region 5AU, the left / middle region 5AM, and the left / lower region 5AL, respectively. Three symbols are displayed on the middle / upper region 6AU, middle / middle region 6AM, middle / lower region 6AL, respectively, and three symbols of the right sub reel 7 are respectively right / upper region 7AU, right / middle region 7AM, right / lower region Display on 7AL. In the gaming machine 1, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 3, a center line (sub), a top line (sub), a bottom line (sub), and a cross-down line (sub) are provided as five pseudo pay lines connecting each region. A cross-up line (sub) is provided. However, medals are not paid out depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 61, the sub control circuit 62, the main control circuit 61 or the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 61 includes a microcomputer 63 as a main component, and a random number sampling circuit and the like are added to the main component. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU 64 and ROM 65 and RAM 66 as storage means. The main CPU 64 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 71 that exchanges signals with a clock pulse generator 67, a frequency divider 68, a random number generator 69, a sampling circuit 70, and peripheral devices. .

  The main CPU 64 determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the detection of the internal winning combination and the stop operation. The main CPU 64 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 39 when the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped. In this case, medals are paid out according to the established combination.

  As will be described later, the main CPU 64 determines that the special combination is an internal winning combination, and the symbol related to the special combination that is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 39 when a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing. Based on the fact that the combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 39, the gaming state is shifted from the RT1 gaming state having a different total replay winning probability to the RT2 gaming state.

  The main CPU 64 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, and a probability changing means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generator 67 and the frequency divider 68 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 69 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 70 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 69.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process described later (see FIGS. 30 and 31) based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 for each game.

  In the ROM 65 of the microcomputer 63, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 64 (for example, see FIGS. 27 to 35 described later), various tables (for example, see FIGS. 6 to 17), and a sub-control circuit 62 for transmission. Various control commands (commands) are stored.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 64 is set in the RAM 66. For example, the extracted random number value, setting value, gaming state information, operating state information, payout number, information specifying the bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26), various display sections (bonus count display section 10, stored number display section 17, payout number display section 16), hopper 72 for storing medals, and the like.

  The stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R are driven and controlled by the motor drive circuit 73, and rotate the reel drums of the main reels 2 to 4. The motor drive circuit 73 rotates and stops the main reels 2 to 4 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. Note that the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol variation means of the present invention.

  Various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26) are driven and controlled by each lamp driving circuit 74. Each lamp drive circuit 74 turns on and off various lamps based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The various display units (bonus count display unit 10, stored number display unit 17, payout number display unit 16) are driven and controlled by each display unit drive circuit 75. Each display unit drive circuit 75 causes the bonus count display unit 10, the stored number display unit 17, and the payout number display unit 16 to display numerical values based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. .

  The hopper 72 is driven and controlled by a hopper drive circuit 76. The hopper driving circuit 76 pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 63. As each switch and each circuit, there are a insertion medal sensor 9S, a start switch 33S, bet switches 30S to 32S, a settlement switch 37S, a reel position detection circuit 77, stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS, and a payout completion signal circuit 79.

  The insertion medal sensor 9S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 by the player's insertion operation, and transmits an insertion detection signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. To do.

  The start switch 33S detects the start operation of the player with respect to the start lever 33, and transmits a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 63.

  The bet switches 30S to 32S detect the player's input operation to the 1-bet button 30, the 2-bet button 31, and the maximum bet button 32, and one, two, or three medals from the credited medals. Is sent to the microcomputer 63.

  The settlement switch 37S detects a player's switching operation on the settlement button 37, and outputs a payout switching signal for switching between the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 63. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 receives drive pulses supplied to the stepping motors 45L, 45C and 45R after the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, and sends the drive pulse signal via the I / O port 71. It transmits to the microcomputer 63. The reel position detection circuit 77 outputs a reset pulse every time a photo sensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of each main reel 2 to 4 detects a reference position provided on each main reel 2 to 4. And a reset pulse signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. The main CPU 64 of the microcomputer 63 updates a pulse counter and a symbol counter (to be described later) of the RAM 66 based on reception of the drive pulse signal, and sets “0” to the pulse counter and symbol counter based on reception of the reset pulse signal. . Thereby, the main CPU 64 can determine the symbol positions of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the symbol counter.

  Stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36, respectively, and stop that instructs the stop of rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the detected stop buttons 34 to 36, respectively. The signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. Note that the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The payout completion signal circuit 79 indicates that the medal payout has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 72S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72) reaches the designated number. A payout completion signal for indicating is sent to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71.

  A sub-control unit communication port 80 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the main CPU 64 sends various commands to the sub-control circuit 62 from the sub-control unit communication port 80 provided in the main control circuit 61. Send a signal. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the signal transmitted from the sub control unit communication port 80 is sent to the main control unit 62 provided in the sub control circuit 62 via the main sub relay board 97 and the sub relay board 98. It is received by the communication port 88. The sub control circuit 62 performs various processes related to effects based on signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 61. Note that commands, information, and the like are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 62 to the main control circuit 61, and only one-way communication from the main control circuit 61 to the sub control circuit 62 is performed. Details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a start signal for starting a game is transmitted from the start switch 33S by a start operation on the start lever 33 by the player on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73, The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started by drive control of the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R (for example, excitation to each phase).

  When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, the pulse counter and the symbol counter corresponding to each of the main reels 2 to 4 provided on the RAM 66 are updated with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 as described above. Is done. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1” every time “16” pulses are counted by the pulse counter. Here, when the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1”, the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 are rotated by one frame of symbols (the distance that each symbol moves by one symbol is one frame). When the symbol at symbol position “00” in the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 6 is displayed in the middle area (on the center line) of the symbol display area 39, the value of the symbol counter is It is set to be “0”. For example, when the symbol at the symbol position “13” of the left main reel shown in FIG. 6 is displayed in the left / middle area 39LM of the symbol display area 39, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 2 is “13”. It has become. Since the value of the symbol counter and the rotational position of the main reels 2 to 4 are gradually shifted, the main CPU 64 receives a reset pulse signal and the pulse counter or symbol counter for each rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. By setting “0” to, malfunction due to the deviation is prevented.

  When a start signal is transmitted from the start switch 33S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  When a stop signal is transmitted from the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS by a stop operation on the stop buttons 34 to 36 of the player after the main reels 2 to 4 reach constant speed rotation, the stop signal and the determined signal are determined. A control signal for stopping and controlling the main reels 2 to 4 is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73 based on the internal winning combination. The motor drive circuit 73 drives and controls the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the main reel by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, four frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within four frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding main reel is stopped. Here, when the gaming machine 1 determines a plurality of winning combinations as internal winning combinations, if there are a plurality of symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames, the gaming machine 1 becomes an internal winning combination with a higher priority. The number of sliding frames is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. Here, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to bonuses (BB1, BB2). Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to a small combination. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “4”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS until the corresponding main reel stops rotating. It is defined as “4”.

  When the rotations of all the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of whether the combination is established or not is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 16) stored in the ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 76 and the hopper 72 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 72S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 72, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a payout completion signal circuit 79 transmits a payout completion signal. Thereby, a control signal is transmitted to the hopper drive circuit 76, and the drive of the hopper 72 is stopped.

  When the credit switch 37S is used to switch to the credit mode, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is displayed in the credit number counter of the RAM 66. Add to. In addition, a control signal is output to each display unit driving circuit 75, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the stored number display unit 17. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  Based on signals such as various commands from the main control circuit 61, the sub-control circuit 62 performs control for performing effects related to the game by video, sound, light, sub-reel operation, or the like. The sub-control circuit 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. The microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 and ROM 83 and RAM 84 which are storage means. The sub CPU 82 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 87 that exchanges signals with the clock pulse generator 85, the frequency divider 86, and peripheral devices. Further, the microcomputer 81 is connected to the lamp driving circuit 110, the 7SEG driving circuit 111, the sound source IC 91, the power amplifier 92, and the dividing circuit 93 via the I / O port 87.

  The ROM 83 stores programs related to the processing of the sub CPU 82 (for example, see FIGS. 36 to 45 described later), various tables such as a stop table, and the like.

  The RAM 84 stores various information obtained by processing of the sub CPU 82 and various information included in the command transmitted from the main control circuit 61. As will be described later, the RAM 84 of the present embodiment stores a notification point counter indicating a notification point determined by the notification point lottery. Note that the RAM 84 of this embodiment constitutes the notification frequency information storage means of the present invention.

  The sub CPU 82 performs a control process related to the effect according to a predetermined processing procedure. The predetermined processing procedure is stored in the ROM 83 as a sequence program. An address bus disconnect circuit 89 and a data bus disconnect circuit 90 are connected to the sub CPU 82. The address bus disconnect circuit 89 is connected to the ROM 83 via the address bus. Are connected to the ROM 83 via a data bus.

  When reading the information stored in the ROM 83, the sub CPU 82 transmits a low level signal to the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 via the I / O port 87, and then the address bus disconnect circuit 89 and the data bus disconnect circuit. A low level signal is transmitted to the 90 output enable terminals E via the I / O port 87. In the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, when a high level signal is input to each output enable terminal E, the data output terminal is in a high impedance state and the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. Insulative state. As a result, the address bus data and the data bus data input from the sub CPU 82 to the data input terminals of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90. Not output from each data output terminal. On the other hand, the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are connected to the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 from the sub CPU 82 when a low level signal is input to each output enable terminal E. The address bus data and data bus data input to each data input terminal are output as they are from each data output terminal. In this way, the sub CPU 82 performs information read access to the ROM 83 via the address bus and the data bus.

  Further, as will be described later, when the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment has a special configuration symbol (a red pattern or a red pattern or a combination of symbols related to the special winning combination that is the internal winning combination). Among the white symbols), a special role type notification that suggests a symbol drawn on any one of the rotating main reels is performed. More specifically, the sub CPU 82 configures a red symbol or a white symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to a special combination which is an internal winning combination drawn on the sub reel corresponding to any one of the rotating main reels. Stops the rotation of the sub reel at a position where it is stopped and displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. Further, the sub CPU 82 determines a notification point to be added to the value of the notification point counter by the notification point lottery, and when the value of the notification point counter is not “0”, the notification operation is detected by the notification switch 40S. Based on the special role type notification, the notification point counter value is subtracted every time the special role type notification is performed. Note that the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment constitutes notification means, notification number determination means, notification number subtraction means, and effect reel control means of the present invention.

  In addition, a sub reel control unit 62a and a 4th reel control unit 62b are connected to the sub relay board 98. The main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81 is a stepping motor 101 that rotationally drives the sub reels 5 to 7 in the sub reel control unit 62a, and a stepping that rotationally drives the 4th reel 8 in the 4th reel control unit 62b. Reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c built in the motor 102, main reels 2 to 4, reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c built in the sub reels 5 to 7, and a reel back lamp 49 built in the 4th reel 8 is there.

  The stepping motors 101 and 102 are driven by motor drive circuits 103 and 104, respectively. Turning on / off the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c and the side lamp 28 is controlled by a drive signal from a lamp drive circuit 110 connected to the I / O port 87. The display of the notification count display unit 23 is controlled by a drive signal from the 7SEG drive circuit 111 connected to the I / O port 87. The reel back lamps 48a to 48c and 49 are controlled by drive signals from the lamp drive circuits 107 and 108, respectively. The lamp driving circuits 107 and 108 are connected to the sub relay board 98 and operate based on a control signal from the sub CPU 82.

  Connected to the input section of the microcomputer 81 are switches and circuits for generating input signals that trigger the output of control signals to the circuits and actuators in the sub-control circuit 62. Each switch and each circuit receives an output pulse from the notification switch 40S or a photosensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8, and receives the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8 There are reel position detection circuits 105 and 106 for detecting the rotation position.

  The notification switch 40S detects a pressing operation (notification operation) for notifying the player of the special role type of the player to the notification button 40, and transmits a notification operation detection signal to the microcomputer 81 as a trigger for performing the special role type notification. To do. However, the notification switch 40S transmits the notification operation detection signal only when the notification button 40 is enabled under the control of the sub CPU 82 constituting the microcomputer 81. Further, the notification button 40 is turned on when it is enabled by the control of the sub CPU 82 and is turned off when it is disabled. Therefore, the player can receive the special role type notification by pressing the lit notification button 40. The notification button 40 is activated in the RT1 gaming state, and when the value of the notification point counter is not “0”, any of the special combination 1 to special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination. This is the case. The notification switch 40S of this embodiment constitutes notification operation detection means of the present invention.

  The sound source IC 91 includes a control terminal C connected to the I / O port 87, a bus opening control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R, and is effective for the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R based on a signal input to the control terminal C. Control to output sound. When the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a high level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a high impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. In this state, the sound source IC 91 cannot access information read from the ROM 83 using each bus. On the other hand, when the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a low level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a low impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. As a result, the sound source IC 91 can access the ROM 83 using each bus. The sound source IC 91 starts operating when a high level signal is input to the reset terminal R.

  The sound source IC 91 uses a power amplifier 92 to amplify sound data such as medal insertion sound, start lever operation sound, stop button operation sound, game sound during bonus game, etc. stored in the ROM 83 under the control of the microcomputer 81. Output from the speakers 54, 96L, 96R.

  The address bus disconnection circuit 89, the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the sub CPU 82 control the signals input to the output enable terminals E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, thereby Control read access. The sub CPU 82 controls information read access to the ROM 83 of the sound source IC 91 by controlling a signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. That is, the sub CPU 82 controls the ROM 83 by controlling a signal input to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 and a signal input to the bus release control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. Information read access to is restricted to either the sub CPU 82 or the sound source IC 91.

  The bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 and the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 are connected to the dividing circuit 93. The dividing circuit determines that the sub CPU 82 is in an incapable control process when the signal input to the bus release control terminal Z is at a low level and the signal input to the chip select terminal S is at a low level. Then, a high level signal is output to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the address bus and data bus between the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically disconnected.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement table (main reel) stored in the ROM 65 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement table (sub reel) stored in the ROM 83 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol arrangement table (4th reel) stored in the ROM 83 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The symbol arrangement table defines a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the 4th reel 8, and the symbol position of each symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a cherry symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol, a blank symbol, a BAR symbol, a replay symbol, a white symbol, and a red symbol are depicted on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4. In order to associate the rotation position of the main reels 2 to 4 with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the symbols on the symbol arrangement table (main reel), every “1/21” rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 Symbol positions from “00” to “20” corresponding to the changing symbol counter value are defined. That is, the symbol located in the middle area (on the center line) of the symbol display area 39 is a symbol corresponding to the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter. For example, when the symbol counter of the left main reel 2 is “07”, the symbol positioned in the middle area of the symbol display area 39 is the white 7 symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7, cherry symbols, bell symbols, watermelon symbols, blank symbols, BAR symbols, replay symbols, white 7 symbols, and red 7 symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7. In the symbol arrangement table (sub reel), in order to associate the rotation positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the symbols change sequentially every "1/21" rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7. Symbol positions from “00” to “20” corresponding to the counter value are defined. That is, the symbol located in the middle stage area (on the center line (sub)) of the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A is a symbol corresponding to the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter. For example, when the symbol counter of the left sub-reel 5 is “05”, the symbol located in the middle area of the left sub-reel symbol display area 5A is white 7 symbols. Note that, similarly to the main CPU 64 updating the value of the symbol counter, the sub CPU 82 updates the symbol counter corresponding to each of the sub reels 5 to 7.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the outer peripheral surface of the 4th reel 8, a lost symbol, a chance symbol, a six-choice chance! A symbol, a jackpot symbol, a red 7 symbol, and a white 7 symbol are drawn. In the symbol arrangement table (4th reel), in order to associate the position of the 4th reel with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the value of the symbol counter that sequentially changes every “1/6” rotation of the 4th reel 8 Symbol positions corresponding to “0” to “5” are defined. That is, the symbol located in the symbol display area 51 is a symbol corresponding to the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter. For example, when the symbol counter of the 4th reel 8 is “1”, the symbol located in the symbol display area 51 is a chance symbol. The 4th reel 8 is basically determined by an internal lottery instead of rotating until the stop operation is detected after the start operation is detected like the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7. Rotate based on the internal winning combination. For example, the 4th reel 8 rotates to the position at which the lost symbol (symbol position “0”) is displayed in the symbol display area 51 when no winning combination is determined as the result of the internal lottery. Then stop.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. In this case, it is determined that the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state is used, and when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, it is determined that the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state is used, and the gaming state Is in the RB gaming state, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is used.

  Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state, “14” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the gaming state is the RB gaming state. “2” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values of “0” to “13” are defined as the data pointer for small role / replay, and “0” to “2” are defined as the data pointer for bonus. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, one or more combinations are determined as internal winning combinations according to the small combination / replay data pointer, and BB1 or BB2 is determined according to the bonus data pointer. It is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Each internal lottery table defines lottery values corresponding to each winning number. Here, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the set value is “1” and the internal lottery table for general gaming state in FIG. 10 is determined to be the internal lottery table, if the extracted random number value is “250”, the main CPU 64 first The lottery value “200” corresponding to the winning number “14” is subtracted from “250”. The subtraction result is “250−200 = 50”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value “150” corresponding to the winning number “13” from the subtracted value “50”. The subtraction result is “50−150 = −100”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 64 determines the winning number “13” as the internal winning combination, that is, “13” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “1” as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 10, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “14” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines any one of “1” to “11”, “13” as the small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “1” to “11”, “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning numbers “1” to “11” are determined, a replay, a small combination or a group of a plurality of small combinations is determined as an internal winning combination, and the bonus combination (BB1 and BB2) is determined as an internal winning combination. Not determined as a role. It is to be noted that the determination of the role group as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of combinations constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  Also, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines “11” and “13” as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “12” and “13”, and “ 1 ”. As will be described later, since the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1, when the winning numbers “12” and “13” are determined, any one of the special replay and special role group described later is selected. At the same time, BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Also, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “2” as the bonus data pointer for the winning number “14”. Therefore, when the winning number “14” is determined, BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11 has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table, but differs only in the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “11”. Specifically, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “11” (the small role / replay data pointer “11”) is “64” in the general gaming state internal lottery table, and the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table. Then, “1600”. That is, in the RT1 gaming state, the special replay winning probability corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “11” is increased as compared with the general gaming state. Here, the total replay winning probability obtained by adding the winning probability of the replay corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “10” and the winning probability of the special replay corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “11” is Comparison is made between the gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. The total replay winning probability in the general gaming state is “(9100 + 64 + 64) /65536≈14.8%”, and the total replay winning probability in the RT1 gaming state is “(9100 + 1600 + 64) /65536≈16.4%”. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, compared to the general gaming state, the probability of losing the internal lottery decreases, and the probability that the replay or special replay is determined as an internal winning combination increases. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state than when the gaming state is the general gaming state.

  The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 has the same configuration as the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, but differs only in the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “10”. Specifically, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “10” (the small role / replay data pointer “10”) is “9100” in the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table. Then, it is “50000”. That is, in the RT2 gaming state, the replay winning probability corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “10” is increased as compared with the RT1 gaming state. Here, the total replay winning probability is compared between the case of the RT1 gaming state and the case of the RT2 gaming state. The total replay winning probability in the RT1 gaming state is “(9100 + 1600 + 64) /65536≈16.4%”, and the total replay winning probability in the RT2 gaming state is “(50000 + 1600 + 64) /65536≈78.8%”. Therefore, in the RT2 gaming state, compared to the case of the RT1 gaming state, the probability of losing the internal lottery decreases, and the probability that the replay or special replay is determined as an internal winning combination increases. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state than when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state.

  In the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” and “2” are defined. The internal lottery table for RB gaming state defines a small role / replay data pointer “12” and a lottery value “65500” for the winning number “1”, and a small number for the winning number “2”. A combination / replay data pointer “13” and a lottery value “36” are defined. As will be described later, the small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to a small role group consisting of cherry, watermelon, and bell, and the small role / replay data pointer “13” is a special role 1 to special role 6. In the RB gaming state, a small role group or special role group is determined as an internal winning role with a probability of “(65500 + 36) / 65536 = 100%”. Since all the combinations constituting the group are related to the payout of medals, it is more advantageous for the player when the gaming state is the RB gaming state than when the other gaming states are used.

  In this embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to a winning number (data pointer), but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. It is. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number (data pointer) can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, the internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number (data pointer) corresponds to the winning range corresponding to the random number value. That is, defining each lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining a random number width (winning range) for each combination or combination.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25, the transition of the gaming state / operating state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the gaming state / operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The gaming state / operating state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control circuit 61 includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, a BB1 operating state, and a BB2 operating state.

  First, the BB1 operation state and the BB2 operation state will be described. The BB1 operating state is shifted to when the BB1 is established in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state. The BB2 operating state is shifted to when the BB2 is established in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state. Further, the BB1 operation state and the BB2 operation state are ended when more than 345 medals are paid out. In the BB1 operating state and the BB2 operating state, the RB gaming state operates repeatedly until more than 345 medals are paid out. The RB gaming state ends when 8 games are played and 8 wins are won. However, in the RB gaming state, when the payout of medals, which is the ending condition for the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state, exceeds 345, the RB gaming state ends together with the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state. When the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state ends, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  Next, the RT1 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT1 gaming state is made when the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state ends. Further, the RT1 gaming state is terminated when a special replay is established, any one of special combination 1 to special combination 6 is established, or BB1 or BB2 is established. When the RT1 gaming state is terminated due to the establishment of the special replay, the game shifts to the general gaming state. When the RT1 gaming state is terminated due to the establishment of any one of the special roles 1 to 6, the transition to the RT2 gaming state is performed. When BB1 or BB2 is established, the process shifts to the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the general gaming state will be described. Transition to the general gaming state is made when a special replay is established in the RT1 gaming state. Further, the general gaming state ends when BB1 or BB2 is established. When the general gaming state is ended when BB1 is established, the state shifts to the BB1 operating state, and when the general gaming state ends when BB2 is established, the state shifts to the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the RT2 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT2 gaming state is made when any of the special roles 1 to 6 is established in the RT1 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state is ended when BB1 or BB2 is established. When the RT2 gaming state is ended when BB1 is established, the state shifts to the BB1 operating state. When the RT2 gaming state is ended due to the establishment of BB2, the state shifts to the BB2 operating state.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area (an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, each of which will be described later). The internal winning combination storage area is determined according to the storage area type.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 14, hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “13” are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, and the small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to a special role 1. The small character / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to the special character 2. The small combination / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to the special combination 3. The small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to the special role 4. The small role / replay data pointer “5” corresponds to the special role 5. The small combination / replay data pointer “6” corresponds to the special combination 6. The small role / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to cherry. The small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to a watermelon. The small role / replay data pointer “9” corresponds to a bell. The small role / replay data pointer “10” corresponds to replay. The small role / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to special replay. The small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to cherry, watermelon, and bell (abbreviated as “small role group”). The small role / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to special role 1, special role 2, special role 3, special role 4, special role 5, and special role 6 (abbreviated as “special role group”). . When the small combination / replay data pointers “12” and “13” are determined, a plurality of combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “2” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1. The bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2.

  Next, a symbol combination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols related to the privilege display displayed on the active line, or a combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state / actuation state, and data indicating a display combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols, The storage area type and the number of payouts are defined. The data indicating the display combination is any one of a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage area each of which will be described later (the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area are collectively referred to as a display combination storage area). Which display combination storage area is stored is determined by the storage area type.

  Special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3, special combination 4, special combination 5, special combination 5, special combination 6, cherry, watermelon, bell, replay, special replay, BB1, BB2 are specified in the symbol combination table. Has been.

  Special combination 1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. Special combination 2 is established by displaying “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” on the active line. Special combination 3 is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” on the active line. Special role 4 is established by displaying “white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” on the active line. The special combination 5 is established when “red 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. The special combination 6 is established by displaying “white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” on the active line. If special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3, special combination 4, special combination 5 or special combination 6 is established and there are two medals inserted (RB gaming state), 15 medals When the number of medals inserted is three (non-RB gaming state), one medal is paid out.

  Also, in the RT1 gaming state, when the special role 1, special role 2, special role 3, special role 4, special role 5 or special role 6 is established, the transition to the RT2 gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the RT1 gaming state To do. Therefore, when any special combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, the player predicts which special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the pattern related to the predicted special combination is determined. The game state can be shifted to the RT2 game state by performing a stop operation at a timing when the symbols constituting the combination are stopped on the active line.

  However, there are six types of special combinations, and it is not easy for a player to predict a special combination determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 is a case in which any special combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, and a value of a later-described notification point counter is not “0” (that is, “1” or more). Next, the special role type notification is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the sub CPU 82 of the gaming machine 1 is in the RT1 gaming state and there are “2” points or more as described later, the special combination 3 is determined as the internal winning combination. In order to activate, the notification button 40 is turned on and the 4th reel 8 is rotated to give a 6-choice chance! The symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 51. At this time, when the notification button 40 that is lit (enabled) is pressed by the player, the sub CPU 82 performs rotation of the left sub reel 2 on the leftmost side among the rotating sub reels. 3 is stopped so as to be displayed on the pseudo pay line (for example, center line (sub)), and “1” is subtracted from the value of the notification point counter. At this stage, the player can recognize that the special combination 1, special combination 3, or special combination 5 is determined as the internal winning combination. At this stage, since the value of the notification point counter is not “0”, the notification button 40 remains lit. Next, when the notification button 40 that is lit is further pressed by the player, the sub CPU 82 rotates the leftmost middle sub reel 3 among the rotating sub reels, and sets the white 7 constituting the special combination 3. The symbol is stopped so that the symbol is displayed on the pseudo winning line (for example, the center line (sub)), and “1” is subtracted from the value of the notification point counter. At this stage, the player plays an internal winning combination. It is possible to recognize that it is determined that the special combination 3 or the special combination 5. If the value of the notification point counter is not “0” at this stage, the sub CPU 82 lights the notification button 40. If the notification button 40 is further pressed by the player, the red 7 symbol constituting the special combination 3 is displayed as a pseudo winning line (for example, center line (sub) The rotation of the right sub-reel 5 is stopped at the position where it is stopped and displayed, and “1” is subtracted from the value of the notification point, that is, the player replaces the value “3” point of the notification point counter with the internal point. The type of special combination determined as a winning combination can be reliably recognized.

  The cherry is formed by displaying “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” on the active line. If the number of inserted medals is 2 (RB gaming state) due to the establishment of the cherry, 15 medals are paid out, and the number of inserted medals is 3 (non-RB gaming state). Pays out two medals. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  The watermelon is established by displaying “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” on the active line. When the number of inserted medals is 2 (RB gaming state) due to the establishment of the watermelon, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted medals is 3 (non-RB gaming state). Pays out six medals.

  The bell is established when “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. If the number of inserted medals is 2 (RB gaming state) due to the establishment of the bell, 15 medals are paid out, and the number of inserted medals is 3 (non-RB gaming state). Pays out 10 medals.

  Replay is established by displaying “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line. The special replay is established when “bell symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the active line. When the replay or special replay is established, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game in which replay or special replay is established are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value. In addition, in the RT1 gaming state, when the special replay is established, the RT1 gaming state shifts to a general gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player.

  BB1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. BB2 is established when “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. When BB1 is established, the operation shifts to the BB1 operation state, and when BB2 is established, the operation shifts to the BB2 operation state.

  Next, a bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table is a table that defines an operating flag that is turned on when the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the RB gaming state are started, and the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the RB gaming state end condition. . According to the bonus operating time table, when the BB1 operating state starts, the BB1 operating flag is turned on, when the BB2 operating state starts, the BB2 operating flag is turned on and the RB gaming state starts. The RB operating flag is turned on.

  In the bonus operation time table, “345” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as an end condition of the BB1 operation state and the BB2 operation state. In addition, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 operation state and the BB2 operation state are ended when the number of medals paid out exceeds 345. Also, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 8 times or winning 8 times.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area (display combination storing area) and carryover combination storing area allocated to the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal winning combination storage area (display combination storage area) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area. The internal symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 66, respectively, and store internal symbol combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores data “1”, so that the special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3 respectively. , Special combination 4, special combination 5, special combination 6, cherry and watermelon are internal winning combinations. In addition, the bits “0” to “4” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area store data of “1”, so that bell, replay, special replay, BB1, and BB2 are internal winning combinations, respectively. Indicates that When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area that is different from the internal winning combination storage area on the RAM 66. The storage area has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area indicates which combination is a carryover combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the areas of bits “3” and “4”. Specifically, each of the bits “3” and “4” constituting the carryover combination storage area stores “1” data to determine whether the BB1 carryover state and the BB2 carryover state respectively. Show.

  Here, the BB1 carryover state refers to a state where, when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established. Similarly, the BB2 carryover state refers to a state where BB2 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB2 is established when BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the operating flag storage area assigned to the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The operating flag storage area stores data “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “4”, so that BB1 is operating (BB1 operating state) and BB2 is operating (BB2 operating state), respectively. ), RB is operating (RB gaming state), RT1 is operating (RT1 gaming state), and RT2 is operating (RT2 gaming state). That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. Further, when all the data in each operating flag storage area are “0”, that is, when all operating flags are OFF, it indicates that the general game is operating (general gaming state).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the correspondence relationship between the combination of symbols stopped on the pay line (main reel) and the combination of symbols stopped on the pseudo pay line (sub reel) will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a main / sub symbol combination correspondence table.

  The main / sub symbol combination correspondence table shown in FIG. 21 shows combinations of symbols that stop on the pseudo pay line (sub reel) when a symbol combination related to a winning combination is displayed on the pay line (main reel). Yes. As shown in FIG. 21, the combination of symbols displayed on the pay line (main reel) and the combination of symbols stopped on the pseudo pay line (sub reel) are the same except for the special replay. Therefore, except for the special replay, the player can also recognize whether or not a winning combination has been established from the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line (main reel) and the pseudo winning line (sub reel).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the special role forced pull-in stop table (sub reel) stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special combination forced pull-in stop table (sub reel) for the special combination 3 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. In addition, although not shown, the ROM 83 has a special role forced pull-in stop table (sub reel), a special role 2 special role forced pull-in stop table (sub reel), and a special role 4 special role forced pull-in stop. Tables (sub reels) to a special role forced pull-in stop table (sub reel) for special role 6 are stored. Further, a stop table (sub reel) according to the combination such as a bell stop table (sub reel) (not shown) is stored in the ROM 83.

  The special combination forced pull-in stop table (sub-reel) is a table used when determining the number of sliding symbols for stopping the special combination determined as the internal winning combination on the pseudo pay line. In the stop table, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “20” is defined for each stop button. When the stop operation is detected, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol position located in the middle stage of the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A is determined based on the stop table.

  The special combination forced pull-in stop table (sub reel) for special combination 3 shown in FIG. 22 is a table used when special combination 3 is determined as an internal winning combination. The special role forced pull-in stop table (sub reel) for special role 3 defines the number of sliding symbols so that the combination of symbols related to special role 3 stops on the pseudo pay line (center line (sub)). . For example, when the stop operation is detected when the replay symbol at symbol position “11” is located in the middle of the left sub reel 5, “6” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. For the sub reel, unlike the main reel, the maximum number of sliding frames is not defined.

  Next, the effect content determination table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect content determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown, the ROM 83 stores an effect content determination table for BB.

  The effect content determination table is a table used for determining the effect content in the effect lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. In the effect content determination table, a lottery value corresponding to each effect content is defined for each internal winning combination.

  If “no effect” is determined as the effect content based on the effect content determination table, the effect is not performed. In addition, when the “effect F” selected only when the internal winning combination is any one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the 4th reel 8 rotates and the 6 selection chance! The effect that the symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 51 is performed.

  Next, the notification point lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification point lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The notification point lottery table shows the notification points when the gaming state is the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state (BB gaming state (sub) in the sub control circuit 62) in the effect lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. It is a table used in the case of the notification point lottery to determine.

  In the notification point lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the notification points “0”, “3”, “6”, “10”, “30”, and “50” are defined for each internal winning combination. In addition, in the BB1 operation state or BB2 operation state, that is, in the RB gaming state (see FIG. 13), the probability that the special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is extremely low. The lottery value is defined such that when the special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, more notification points are won as compared to the case where the small combination group is determined as the internal winning combination. The notification points won by the notification point lottery are added to the value of the notification point counter, and the value of the notification point counter is displayed on the notification count display unit 23.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process by the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. Also, the main CPU 64 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 65 based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 64 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 66 when the power is shut off.

  Next, the main CPU 64 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 64 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 66 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the RAM 66, and enters the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process of starting the RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the inserted number counter is updated by checking the inserted medal sensor 9S and the bet switches 30S to 32S, the input check of the start switch 33S, and the like.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 33S is turned on, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value for determining the internal winning combination (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 (step S6). Specifically, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 9), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 13), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 14 and 15). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to a stop table group determination table (main reel) (not shown) and determines a stop table group based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination (step S7).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 62 (step S8). The start command includes, for example, game state information, internal winning combination information, carry-over state information indicating whether the BB1 carry-over state or the BB2 carry-over state.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the main reel (step S9). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous main reel rotation, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S11, while 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous main reel rotation start. If it is determined that it is not, wait processing (step S10) is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse, and then the processing proceeds to step S11.

  Next, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all main reels (step S11). When the rotation start of all main reels is requested, the rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the main reels 2 to 4 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S12).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S13). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol combination table (FIG. 16) and determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 62 (step S15). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs medal payout processing (step S16). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 64 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 66 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the stored number display unit 17 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 64 controls the hopper 72 by the hopper drive circuit 76 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 64 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S16 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S17).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S18). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S19). Transition. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S20.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S18, or when the process of step S19 is completed, the main CPU 64 then uses FIG. A bonus operation check process to be described later is performed (step S20). When this process ends, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  Thus, the main CPU 64 executes the processing from step S2 to step S20 as processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S20 ends, the processing in step S2 is executed to execute processing in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S42).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag is on in the process of step S42, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 17) (step S43). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “8” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 64 is always in the RB gaming state when the bonus operation monitoring process is in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state. For example, the main CPU 64 continues the BB1 operation state or the BB2 operation state even when either the possible game number counter or the possible winning number counter becomes “0” in the previous game and the RB gaming state is ended. If it is, the RB gaming state is set again. When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S4 of the reset interrupt process (FIG. 27).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of medal acceptance / start check processing performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S61). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter, clears the automatic insertion number counter (step S62), and performs step S64. Transition to processing. The inserted number counter is data for counting the number of inserted sheets, and the automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not replay has been established in the previous game. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then permits passage of medals (step S63), and proceeds to the processing of step S64.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S64).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S65). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S67. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 sets the maximum value of the input number counter. “2” is changed (step S66), and the process proceeds to step S67.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S67). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that no medal has passed, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S73. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S68).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S68 that the value of the inserted number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the inserted number counter (step S69) and sets “5” to the effective line counter. After setting (step S70), a bet command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 (step S71), and the process proceeds to step S73. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S72), and proceeds to the process of step S73. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S67, after performing the process of step S71 or step S72, the main CPU 64 then checks the bet switches 30S to 32S (step S73). . Specifically, when the bet switches 30S to 32S are turned on, the main CPU 64 specifies the type of the bet switch 30S to 32S, and determines the type of the inserted number counter based on the maximum number of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter. The value to be added is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated. When the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S67 and any of the bet switches 30S to 32S is turned on, the main CPU 64 sets “5” to the active line counter. Further, the value of the inserted number counter is updated based on the type of the bet switches 30S to 32S turned on, and a bet command including information indicating the value of the inserted number counter is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S74). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S67. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, it next determines whether or not the start switch 33S is on (step S75).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S75 that the start switch 33S is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S67. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 33S is on, the main CPU 64 prohibits the passage of medals (step S76), and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 64 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S5 in the reset interrupt process (FIG. 27).

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 9) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S91).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S92). That is, the main CPU 64 determines whether it is in the BB1 carryover state or the BB2 carryover state. At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S94. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”. Then, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S93), and the process proceeds to step S94.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the extracted random number value as a random number value for determination (step S94). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 in step S5 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 27) in the random number value storage area for determination in the RAM 66. Copy as a number.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the number of lotteries as the initial value of the winning number (step S95).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S96).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value, and sets the subtraction result as the determination random number value (step S97). Specifically, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S96 from the determination random number value stored in the determination random value storage area, and updates the determination random value storage area with the subtraction result. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S97, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S98). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S103), and proceeds to the processing of step S104. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that no digit has been placed, it then subtracts “1” from the winning number (step S99) and subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S100). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S101).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S101, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0”, respectively (step S102). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S96. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S96 to step S101 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  After finishing the processing of step S102 or step S103, the main CPU 64 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14 and determines the winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Is acquired (step S104).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the storage area type (step S105).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S106). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 and obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer. (Step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S108).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S109). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 then turns off the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag (step S110).

  Finally, the main CPU 64 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S111), and ends the internal lottery process.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S7 in the reset interrupt process (FIG. 27).

  The main CPU 64 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not valid stop buttons 34 to 36 have been pressed (step S131). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 are not pressed, the main CPU 64 executes the process of step S131 again. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S131 until the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 are pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 are pressed in the process of step S131, the main CPU 64 invalidates the corresponding stop button (step S132).

  Next, the main CPU 64 selects a stop table based on the operation stop button from the stop table group determined in step S7 of the reset interrupt process (FIG. 27), and stores the number of provisional slip frames according to the symbol counter. (Step S133). Here, the number of temporary sliding symbols is the number of frames for stopping the constituent symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination excluding the bonus combination on the effective line. As will be described later, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination (including the case where the bonus combination is in the carryover state), the configuration pattern related to the bonus combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (4 frames) from the stop start position Is present, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the constituent symbol related to the bonus combination stops on the active line. On the other hand, when there is no constituent symbol related to the bonus combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, the number of temporary sliding symbols is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S134).

  Next, the main CPU 64 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position indicated by the symbol counter (step S135). Specifically, the main CPU 64 is a configuration symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the number of symbol checks from the stop start position (within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames). Based on the number of frames, a search is made as to whether there is a symbol with a higher priority to be stopped on the effective line than a symbol that is stopped on the effective line when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Here, the priority order is defined as follows. First, the first priority is a configuration symbol constituting a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a configuration symbol constituting a symbol combination related to a bonus combination (BB1, BB2). The third and higher priorities are constituent symbols constituting a combination of symbols relating to small roles, and among them, the priority is higher in descending order of the number of medals to be paid out. For example, in a game in which the BB1 carryover state is set and the watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, when the stop start position is “15” for the left main reel 2, the watermelon symbol is on the active line based on the stop table. “0” or “1” is determined as the number of provisional sliding symbols so as to stop, but there is a red 7 symbol which is a configuration symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to BB1 within the range of the maximum sliding symbol number. Therefore, either “3” or “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames so that the red 7 symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S136). In this embodiment, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding main reel is performed within 190 milliseconds after the stop operation is detected. At this time, any one of “0” to “4” is performed. The number of sliding frames is determined. For this reason, "5" is set as the number of symbol checks in the process of step S134, and the symbol position with the highest priority within this range is searched.

  By determining the number of sliding symbols in this way, for example, when a pressing operation on the stop button is performed, the symbol position indicated by the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel is “0”, and the determined slipping number is determined. If the number of frames is “4”, control for stopping the rotation of the main reel is performed so that the symbol related to the symbol position “4” is displayed along the center line.

  Next, the main CPU 64 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (step S137). Specifically, the main CPU 64, based on the scheduled stop position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above, until a reel control process (step S193) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 35) described later is performed. The reel stop control process is stopped. The main CPU 64 restarts the reel stop control process when the corresponding main reel is stopped by the reel control process (step S193) of the interrupt process.

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S138). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the main reel that has been stopped, the stop start position, the planned stop position, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid (step S139). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that there is a stop button whose operation is valid, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S131. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S131 to step S139 until it is determined that all the main reels are stopped. On the other hand, when determining that there is no stop button for which the operation is valid, the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process, and proceeds to the process of step S14 in the reset interrupt process (FIG. 27).

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S155. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs BB end time processing (step S152). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns off the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag, and turns off the RB operating flag when the RB operating flag is on. Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 62 (step S153), turns on the RT1 operating flag (step S154), and ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S151, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the possible winning number counter (step S155). “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible number counter (step S156).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S157). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are not “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs RB end time processing (step S158). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as turning off the RB operation flag that is turned on. When the main CPU 64 performs the RB end time process, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S20 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 27) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S171). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S174. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 64 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S172). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag. Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 62 (step S173), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S171 that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 64 then determines whether the display combination is any of the special combination 1 to special combination 6 (step S174). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S178. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S175).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S175 that the RT1 operating flag is not turned on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag is turned on, the main CPU 64 sets the RT1 operating flag. While turning off (step S176), the RT2 operating flag is turned on (step S177), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6 in the process of step S174, it determines whether the display combination is replay or special replay (step S178). ). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not replay or special replay, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is replay or special replay, the main CPU 64 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S179).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is special replay (step S180). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not a special replay, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is special replay, it next determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S181).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S181 that the RT1 operating flag is not turned on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag is turned on, the main CPU 64 sets the RT1 operating flag. It is turned off (step S182), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S2 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 27) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 64 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 66. (Step S191). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an input port check process (step S192). Specifically, the main CPU 64 checks the signal from each switch.

  The main CPU 64 performs reel control processing (step S193). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 64 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 64 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 62 when the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 32), the main CPU 64 sets the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel to the planned stop position. Control is performed to stop the main reel when the value becomes the same as the value shown. For example, when the value indicating the scheduled stop position is “4”, the main CPU 64 performs control for stopping the corresponding main reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S194). Specifically, the main CPU 64 controls numerical values to be displayed on each display unit (bonus count display unit 10, payout number display unit 16, stored number display unit 17) via each display unit drive circuit 75, Further, the lighting or extinguishing of various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26) is controlled via each lamp driving circuit 74.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the value saved in the RAM 66 in the process of step S191 and restores the register (step S195). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the interrupt control process by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a flowchart of interrupt control processing by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs an initialization process (step S201).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S202).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S203).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs an unprocessed command execution process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S204), and proceeds to the process of step S202.

  Next, the input monitoring process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the input monitoring process performed by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the valid notification button 40 has been pressed (step S221). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the effective notification button 40 is not pressed, the sub CPU 82 ends the input monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the effective notification button 40 has been pressed, the sub CPU 82 determines the leftmost reel among the rotating sub reels as the target reel (step S222).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires the current symbol position of the target reel (step S223). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 acquires the value of the symbol counter of the target reel.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to the special combination forced pull-in stop table (sub reel) corresponding to the special combination won internally, and stops the target reel based on the current symbol position (step S224). For example, if the special combination 3 is an internal winning combination, the current symbol position is “10”, and all the sub reels are rotating, the sub CPU 82 uses the special combination for the special combination 3 shown in FIG. Referring to the stop table for forced pull-in (sub reel), the left sub reel 5 is rotated so that the red 7 symbol stops on the center line by determining the number of sliding frames for the left sub reel 5 as “7”. Stop.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the notification point counter (step S225), and determines whether or not the value of the notification point counter has become “0” (step S226). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the notification point counter has become “0”, the sub CPU 82 invalidates the notification button 40 (step S228) and ends the input monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the notification point counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not all the sub reels are stopped (step S227).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that all the sub reels are not stopped in the process of step S227, the sub CPU 82 ends the input monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that all the sub reels are stopped, the sub CPU 82 invalidates the notification button 40 (step S228), and ends the input monitoring process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the input monitoring process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S203 of the interrupt control process (FIG. 36) by the sub CPU.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S241). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the start command has been received, the effect lottery process (step S242) described later using FIG. 39, the stop table selection process (step S243) described later using FIG. 40, and FIG. , A sub reel rotation start process (step S244), which will be described later, and a notification button validation process (step S245), which will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S246).

  When determining that the reel stop command has been received in the process of step S246, the sub CPU 82 performs a stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S247), and then produces an effect according to the type of the stop button and the like. Data is set (step S248), and the process proceeds to step S257. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S249).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the display command has been received in the process of step S249, the sub CPU 82 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S250), and proceeds to the process of step S257. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S251).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the bonus start command has been received in the process of step S251, it sets the BB start effect data (step S252), and then selects the gaming state (sub) managed in the sub control circuit 62. The game state is changed to the BB gaming state (sub) (step S253), and the process proceeds to step S257. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S254).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the bonus end command has been received in the process of step S254, it sets the BB end time effect data (step S255), and then the gaming state (sub) managed in the sub control circuit 62. The game state is changed to the RT1 gaming state (sub) (step S256), and the process proceeds to step S257. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 ends the effect content determination process.

  Sub CPU82 performs an effect based on the set effect data, after complete | finishing the process of step S245, step S248, step S250, step S253, and step S256 (step S257). Next, the sub CPU 82 changes each command to a processed command (step S258), and ends the effect content determination process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S204 of the interrupt control process (FIG. 36) by the sub CPU.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (sub) (step S271). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the BB gaming state (sub), it refers to the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 23, determines the effect data based on the internal winning combination, and sets it (step S275). The production lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the state is the BB gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 82 refers to the notification point lottery table shown in FIG. 24 and determines the notification point based on the internal winning combination (step S272).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 adds the determined notification point to the value of the notification point counter (step S273).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to an effect content determination table for BB (not shown), determines effect data for BB operation, sets it (step S274), and ends the effect lottery process.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S243 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, stop table selection processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of stop table selection processing by the sub CPU 82 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether it is in the RT1 gaming state (sub) or the RT2 gaming state (sub) (step S291). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is the RT1 gaming state (sub) or the RT2 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 82 refers to the RT stop table selection table (sub) (not shown) and determines the stop table based on the internal winning combination. (Sub) is selected (step S292), and the stop table selection process is terminated. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state (sub) or the RT2 gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is the BB gaming state (sub) (step S293).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the BB gaming state (sub) is in the process of step S293, the sub CPU 82 refers to a BB stop table selection table (sub) (not shown) and selects the stop table (sub) based on the internal winning combination. (Step S294), and the stop table selection process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the BB gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 82 refers to a general stop table selection table (sub) (not shown) and selects the stop table (sub) based on the internal winning combination (step) S295), the stop table selection process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the stop table selection process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S244 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, sub reel rotation start processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the sub reel rotation start process by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the sub reel (step S311). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the rotation of the previous sub reel, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the processing of step S313, while 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the rotation of the previous sub reel. Is determined, wait processing is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse (step S312), and the process proceeds to step S313.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 starts the rotation of the sub reel (step S313), and ends the sub reel rotation start process.

  When the sub-reel rotation start process is ended, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S245 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, the notification button validation process by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the notification button enabling process by the sub CPU 82 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (sub) (step S331). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT1 gaming state (sub), the notification button enabling process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is the RT1 gaming state (sub), it then determines whether the internal winning combination is any one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6 (step S332).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6 in the process of step S332, the notification button enabling process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the value of the notification point counter is “1” or more (step S333). ). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the notification point counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 ends the notification button validation process, while determining that the value of the notification point counter is “1” or more. In some cases, the notification button 40 is activated (step S334), and the notification button activation process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the notification button validation process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S257 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the stop command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of stop command reception by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 holds the type and order of the operation stop buttons (step S351).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub reel corresponding to the operation stop button has already been stopped (step S352). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel corresponding to the operation stop button has already stopped, the sub CPU 82 ends the stop command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel corresponding to the operation stop button has not yet stopped, it then determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (sub) (step S353).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state (sub) in the process of step S353, the process proceeds to the process of step S359. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is the RT1 gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6 (step S354). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the process proceeds to step S359. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the sub CPU 82 refers to the stop table (sub) to be referred to the special combination forcible pull-in stop corresponding to the special combination won internally. The table (sub reel) is changed (step S355).

  The sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is the third stop time (step S356). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not at the time of the third stop, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S359. On the other hand, when determining that it is the third stop time, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the planned stop position of the main reel is a winning / inoperable position (step S357). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the main reel stops at a position where no combination is established at the time of the third stop.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S357 that the scheduled stop position of the main reel is not the winning / inoperable position, the process proceeds to the process of step S359. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the planned stop position of the main reel is a winning / inoperable position, the sub CPU 82 searches for the sub reel non-winning / non-operating position based on the current symbol position of the sub reel and stops the sub reel. (Step S358), and the stop command reception process is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 82 stops the rotation of the sub reel so that the combination of symbols relating to any combination does not stop on the pseudo winning line.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state (sub) in the process of step S353, and determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the special combinations 1 to 6 in the process of step S354, When it is determined in the processing that it is not at the time of the third stop, or when it is determined in the processing of step S357 that the planned stop position of the main reel is not a winning / inoperable position, the selected stop table (sub) is then selected. , The sub reel is stopped based on the current symbol position (step S359).

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the stop command reception process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S248 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, a display command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing when a display command is received by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 invalidates the notification button 40 (step S371).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (sub) (step S372). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S377. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is the RT1 gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the display combination is a special replay (step S373).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is special replay in the process of step S373, the sub CPU 82 changes the game state (sub) managed in the sub control circuit 62 to the general game state (sub) (step S374), and step The process proceeds to S377. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not the special replay, the sub CPU 82 determines whether the display combination is any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6 (step S375).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6 in the process of step S375, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S377. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is any of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the sub CPU 82 changes the gaming state (sub) managed in the sub control circuit 62 to the RT2 gaming state (sub) ( The process proceeds to step S376) and step S377.

  Finally, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data according to the display combination or the like (step S377), and ends the display command reception process.

  When the sub-CPU 82 ends the display command reception process, the sub-CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S257 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, an unprocessed command execution process by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flowchart of unprocessed command execution processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S391). At this time, when determining that there is no unprocessed command, the sub CPU 82 ends the unprocessed command execution process. On the other hand, when determining that there is an unprocessed command, the sub CPU 82 executes processing according to the type of the unprocessed command (step S392), and then changes the unprocessed command to a processed command (step S393). End unprocessed command execution processing.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the unprocessed command execution process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S202 of the interrupt control process (FIG. 36) by the sub CPU.

  The gaming machine 1 described above relates to the special combination that is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 39 when the main CPU 64 determines the special combination as an internal winning combination and a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing. Based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 39, the gaming state is shifted from the RT1 gaming state having a different total replay winning probability to the RT2 gaming state. If it is determined as, it is drawn on any one of the main reels that are rotating among the special composition symbols (red symbols or white symbols) that constitute the combination of symbols related to the special combination that is the internal winning combination. The special role type notification indicating the determined symbol is performed, the notification point is determined by the notification point lottery, and the RAM 84 indicates the notification point indicating the determined notification point. Storing Tokaunta, sub CPU82, every time performing a special role type notification, subtracts the value of the notification point counter, the notification switch 40S detects a notification operation for performing special role type broadcast. Further, the combination of symbols relating to the special combination is different for each type of special combination determined as the internal winning combination, and the sub CPU 82 performs the notification operation by the notification switch 40S when the value of the notification point counter is not “0”. Based on the detection, the special role type notification is performed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the player performs a notification operation when the value of the notification point counter is not “0”, whereby a special combination constituting a symbol combination related to the special combination determined as the internal winning combination is configured. Predicting which type of special combination has been determined as an internal winning combination based on the special combination type notification that suggests the pattern drawn on any one of the rotating reels among the constituent symbols In accordance with the prediction, it is selected whether or not to shift the gaming state by performing a stop operation so that the combination of symbols related to the special role is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 39 or not. In addition, since the player can select whether or not to receive the special role type notification, the interest in the game is improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 performs special role type notification every time a notification operation is detected by the notification switch 40S, unless the value of the notification point counter is “0” during one game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, each time a notification operation is performed, the player can more reliably predict which type of special combination has been determined as an internal winning combination and increase the accuracy of the prediction. Since it is also possible to select not to decrease the value of the notification point counter instead of decreasing, it is possible to increase the strategy and improve the interest in the game.

  In the gaming machine 1, the sub reel symbol display areas 5 </ b> A to 7 </ b> A display a part of the plurality of symbols drawn on the sub reels 5 to 7, and the sub CPU 82 controls the rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7. Controls variations in symbols displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. The sub reels 5 to 7 are drawn with a red symbol and a white symbol constituting a combination of symbols relating to special roles. When the value of the notification point counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 notifies the notification switch 40S. Or a red symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to a special combination which is an internal winning combination drawn on a sub-reel corresponding to any one of the rotating main reels The rotation of the sub reel is stopped at a position where the white symbol is stopped and displayed in the sub reel design display areas 5A to 7A.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game due to the novelty that the special role type notification is performed by the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area.

  In addition, although illustrated as a pachislot gaming machine in this embodiment, it is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning line of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pseudo pay line of the sub reel of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (main reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (sub reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (4th reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination (display combination) storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the main / sub symbol combination corresponding table in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (sub reel) for special combination forced pull-in for special combination 3 in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production content determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting point lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the operating state of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows each symbol display area at the time of special role classification alert | report by the sub reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interrupt control process by the sub CPU performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the input monitoring process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop table selection process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sub reel rotation start process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the alerting | reporting button validation process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the unprocessed command execution process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2, 3, 4 ... Main reel 39 ... Symbol display area 5, 6, 7 ... Sub reel 5A, 6A, 7A ... Sub reel design display area 8 ... 4th reel 61 ... Main control circuit 62 ... Sub control circuit 63, 81 ... Microcomputer 64 ... Main CPU
82 ... Sub CPU
65, 83 ... ROM
66, 84 ... RAM

Claims (3)

Multiple reels with multiple designs,
A symbol display area for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols drawn on the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations including a plurality of types of special combinations based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to change the symbol displayed in the symbol display area. Stop control means for stopping
When the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing, a special symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area is Based on the stop display in the symbol display area, the replay probability that the winning combination determining means determines the re-playing combination allowed to start the game regardless of the game value input as the internal winning combination is changed. A probability variation means for causing
When the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, it is drawn on any one of the rotating reels among the special configuration symbols constituting the combination of the special symbols. An informing means for informing auxiliary information suggesting a design;
In accordance with a predetermined condition, the number of notifications determining means for determining the number of notifications for reporting auxiliary information by the notification means,
Notification number information storage means for storing notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination means;
Each time the auxiliary information is notified by the notification means, notification frequency subtraction means for subtracting and updating the notification frequency indicated by the notification frequency information
A notification operation detecting means for detecting a notification operation for causing the notification means to notify auxiliary information;
With
The special symbol combination differs for each type of the special combination determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means,
The notification means notifies auxiliary information based on the notification operation detected by the notification operation detection means when the notification count indicated by the notification count information stored in the notification count information storage means is not “0”. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The informing means is used every time the informing operation is detected by the informing operation detecting means, unless the informing number indicated by the informing number information stored in the informing number information storage means becomes “0” during one game. A game machine characterized by informing auxiliary information. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The notification means includes
A plurality of production symbols are drawn, and a plurality of production reels provided corresponding to the plurality of reels;
An effect symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of effect symbols drawn on the effect reel;
Reproduction reel control means for controlling the variation of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area by controlling the rotation of the effect reel;
Have
On the effect reel, a special effect design suggesting the special configuration design is drawn,
The effect reel control means is based on the fact that the notification operation is detected by the notification operation detection means when the notification count indicated by the notification count information stored by the notification count information storage means is not “0”. At the position where the special effect symbol drawn on the effect reel corresponding to any one of the reels in rotation is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area, the effect reel is rotated. A gaming machine characterized by being stopped.

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