JP2010051451A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for enhancing the interest of a player with respect to a game. <P>SOLUTION: A sub-game for changing a game state according to the input operation of a game operation means (a shift lever 10) simulating the shift lever of an automobile is independently performed from a main game for variably displaying a plurality of symbols 3 on display windows 53. When the performance result of the sub-game satisfies a prescribed condition, a state advantageous to the player is generated in the main game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, when a predetermined number of medals and the like are inserted and then the start lever is operated, an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery process) is performed simultaneously with rotation of a reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. The internal winning combination is determined by lottery). Based on the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that can be stopped is determined on the winning determination line, and the reel is stopped by pressing the stop button of the player. If the combination of symbols on the winning determination line matches a predetermined payout combination, a profit is given to the player. Note that the types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, and bonuses are given to the player, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  If an internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to winning is determined (hereinafter, flag is established), the internal winning combination is limited to the predetermined number of pieces from the timing when the stop button is pressed by the player. The reel stop is controlled so that the symbol is drawn on the winning determination line.

  On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reel stop is controlled so as not to be displayed on the winning determination line.

  As described above, even when the flag is established, if the player presses the stop button at a bad timing, a winning cannot be established. Thus, the player is required to press the stop button within a predetermined number of frames including the symbol, aiming at the symbol of the internal winning combination to be stopped on the winning determination line. A player (beginner) who is not good at pushing easily tends to generate so-called “spillover” in which a combination of symbols related to winning cannot be arranged on the winning determination line.

  In view of this, there has been proposed a gaming machine that lowers the rotation speed of a reel when a predetermined condition is satisfied so that even a beginner can easily push it (Patent Documents 1 to 9). There has also been proposed a gaming machine in which the player can select the rotation speed of the reel according to the skill level of the player (Patent Documents 10 and 11).

  In addition, a player who plays this type of gaming machine will always be interested in whether or not a flag is established. Therefore, a gaming machine is known that responds to the player's interest by informing the player that the flag has been established by performing an effect such as a lamp or sound (Patent Document 12).

JP 5-3943 A JP-A-9-103537 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-164938 JP 2000-229147 A JP 2001-62039 A JP 2002-21383 A JP 2002-291966 A JP 2003-62169 A JP 2005-21383 A JP 2005-230128 A JP 2005-230130 A JP 2004-223141 A

  However, although the gaming machines of Patent Documents 1 to 12 are advantageous to the player such as slowing down the reel rotation speed or notifying the player that the flag has been established, Conditions for generating an advantageous state are set in advance in the gaming machine, and the player has a low level of technical intervention and is a monotonous gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a player with a high degree of technical intervention as a condition for generating an advantageous state for the player, and to provide an interest in the player's game. It is providing the game machine which can improve.

Means and effects for solving the problems

  The gaming machine of the present invention outputs a fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols on the display window, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a stop command signal for instructing to stop the variable display of the symbols. Stop command means, symbol stop means for stopping the symbol on the display window based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination means and the stop command signal output by the stop command means; When the combination of symbols stopped by the symbol stop means matches a predetermined payout combination, the game machine executes the main game performed by the payout award means for giving a payout according to the payout combination. A game operation means capable of a plurality of input operations by a player, and a secondary game in which a game situation changes according to the input operation of the game operation means independently of the main game. A technique executing means, a subsidiary game execution content notifying means for identifiable notification of the execution contents of the subsidiary game, a subsidiary game execution result determining means for determining the execution result of the subsidiary game, and the subsidiary game execution result determining means. And an advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state for the player in the main game when it is determined that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition. .

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to generate an advantageous state for the player in the main game by identifying the execution contents of the secondary game and performing the input operation by the game operation means in correspondence with the identified execution contents. . Thereby, the player can be interested in the secondary game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a change display means for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols on the display window, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a stop command signal for instructing to stop the variable display of the symbols. A stop command means for outputting, a symbol stop for causing the display window to stop the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop command signal output by the stop command means And a game machine that executes a main game performed by a payout award means for giving a payout according to the payout when a combination of the symbols stopped by the design stop means matches a predetermined payout In addition, a game operation means capable of a plurality of input operations by a player, and a secondary game in which a game situation changes according to the input operation of the game operation means are executed independently of the main game. Sub-game execution means, sub-game execution content notification means for notifying the execution content of the sub-game in an identifiable manner, sub-game execution result determination means for determining the execution result of the sub-game, and the sub-game execution result When the determination means determines that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition, the stop command signal of the stop command means in the main game is displayed on the display window at the time of output And a stop symbol display means for displaying.

  According to the above configuration, the execution content of the sub game is identified, and the game operation means performs an input operation corresponding to the identified execution content, so that the stop command signal of the stop command means in the main game is output at the time of output. The symbol displayed on the display window can be displayed. As a result, the player can practice pushing forward. As a result, the player can be interested in the secondary game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the secondary game execution result determination means determines that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition, the fluctuation speed of the symbol by the fluctuation display means is variable. The variable speed variable control means may be further provided. According to the above configuration, by executing the input operation by the game operation means corresponding to the execution contents of the secondary game identified in accordance with the identified execution contents, the variation speed of the symbol by the variation display means can be varied. Thereby, since the practice of pushing can be practiced at a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol, the player can further increase the skill of the pushing.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a state advantageous to the player occurs in the main game, the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period at a variable speed changed by the variable speed variable control means. After that, the fluctuation speed of the symbol may be returned to the fluctuation speed before being varied by the fluctuation speed variable control. According to the above configuration, when a state advantageous to the player occurs in the main game, after the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period at the variation speed varied by the variation variable control means, the variation speed of the symbols is increased. The normal fluctuation speed is restored. Thus, the player can know that a state advantageous to the player has occurred in the main game. In general, the player plays the game while paying attention to the symbols that are variably displayed, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misses that an advantageous state has occurred for the player. As a result, the player can be interested in the secondary game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the subsidiary game execution content notifying means is a game screen displaying a meter indicating the running state of the automobile and the rotational speed of the engine of the automobile, and the game operating means is a manual of the automobile. It may mimic an operation shift lever. According to the above configuration, the sub game execution content notifying means is a game screen that displays a running state of the automobile and a meter indicating the number of revolutions of the engine of the automobile, and the game operating means is a shift lever for manual operation of the automobile. Is imitated. Thereby, since the player can execute the secondary game as if he / she is driving a car, there are cases where the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  An embodiment according to a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot gaming device will be described as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[First embodiment]
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot gaming device 1 according to the present embodiment is independent from the main game that is performed by rotating the reel 2 and the game screen 4, the shift lever 10, and the like. This is a gaming machine capable of executing a secondary game (car game) to be performed.

(Reel and display window)
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 includes a cabinet 50 that houses a reel 2, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 51 that is attached to the cabinet 50 so as to be openable and closable. In the cabinet 50, three reels 2 (2a, 2b, 2c) are provided side by side. Each reel 2 is configured by adhering a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols 3 (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame. A stepping motor 46 (not shown) is connected to each reel 2 via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  A liquid crystal display device 52 is provided at the center of the front door 51. The liquid crystal display device 52 includes a display screen including a symbol display area 53 (53a, 53b, 53c) and a game screen 4, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 2 when viewed from the front. Yes. The symbol display area 53 is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 2 and has a configuration capable of transmitting the reel 2 provided behind the reels 2.

  That is, the symbol display area 53 functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and the stop operation of the reel 2 provided behind the symbol display area 53. The game screen 4 is configured to display game execution contents of the secondary game. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display area 53 is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  When the rotation of the reel 2 provided behind the symbol display area 53 (hereinafter referred to as a display window) is stopped, among the plural types of symbols 3 arranged on the surface of the reel 2, the upper stage in the frame, One symbol 3 (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. In addition, a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three areas including the upper, middle, and lower stages of each display window 53 is a target line for determining whether or not to win ( This is defined as a winning determination line 55).

  In the present embodiment, the top line formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 53, the center line formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 53, the bottom line formed by combining the lower stages of the display windows 53, and the left display window 53a. Cross-down line combining upper stage, middle stage of middle display window 53b and lower stage of right display window 53c, cross-up line consisting of lower stage of left display window 53a, middle stage of middle display window 53b and upper stage of right display window 53c Are provided as winning determination lines 55.

(Operating device)
The front door 51 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 56 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 56 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot gaming device 1. (So-called credit function).

  The bet button 57 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot gaming device 1. The checkout button 58 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot gaming device 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 59 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 2. The stop button 60 (60a, 60b, 60c) is associated with each of the three reels 2, and is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 2.

  A shift lever 10 for performing a game operation of the sub game is attached to the shift change unit 5. The shift lever 10 is similar to a manual operation shift lever of an automobile, and can be moved in the same manner as a manual operation shift lever of an automobile. Accordingly, the player operates the shift lever 10 to change the six shifts (first speed, second speed, third speed, fourth speed, fifth speed, sixth speed (numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and (illustrated in FIG. 1))), the corresponding signal can be sent to the sub-control circuit 90.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 61 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot Information such as the number of medals deposited in the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp (LED or the like) 62 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production content. The speaker 63 outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 64 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 80 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 64 are stored in the medal tray 65.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 50, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 80 (not shown) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided.

  A selector 82 (not shown) is provided at the center of the back side of the front door 51 and below the display window 53. The selector 82 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 56 to the hopper 80. Note that a medal sensor 56S, which will be described later, is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 82, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing a sub game game screen 4 of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram showing a tachometer 8 displayed on the game screen 4. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the secondary game in the present embodiment is a car game, and the game screen 4 includes a road 11, a car 7 traveling on the road 11, and a tachometer indicating the engine speed of the car 7. 8. A speedometer 9 indicating the traveling speed of the automobile 7 is displayed. The traveling speed of the automobile 7 indicated by the speedometer 9 varies depending on the road condition (for example, slope) of the road 11 on which the automobile 7 travels, the engine speed of the automobile 7 indicated by the tachometer 8, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the game screen 4 has a screen configuration that displays a view of the driving state of the automobile 7 as viewed from behind. However, the game screen 4 has a screen configuration that displays a view that can be seen by the driver of the vehicle 7. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the tachometer 8 displayed on the game screen 4 indicates the current rotational speed of the engine of the automobile 7 by a pointer 8a. The position indicated by the pointer 8a changes depending on the road condition (for example, slope) of the road on which the automobile 7 travels or the player's operation of the shift lever 10. The tachometer 8 displays a range in which the engine speed of the automobile 7 is optimum (hereinafter, optimum torque range). Thus, the player can identify whether or not the current engine speed of the automobile 7 is within the range of the optimum torque range by confirming the position of the pointer 8a. Note that the tachometer 8 may be displayed on the display screen as in the present embodiment, or may be mechanically formed.

  In addition, the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 may further include an accelerator for accelerating the automobile 7 and a clutch used when changing the shift. In this case, the rotational speed of the engine of the automobile 7 also changes depending on the accelerator operation of the player. Further, the player must perform a clutch operation when changing the shift of the shift change unit 5. As described above, there are cases where the player can have a higher interest in the secondary game and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the secondary game, a difficulty may be provided on the road 11 on which the automobile 7 travels. For example, the degree of difficulty may be provided such as “difficult” on a slope or road that requires a large amount of operation of the shift lever 10 and “easy” on a flat road that requires few operations of the shift lever 10. Further, the difficulty level of the road 11 may be changed while the sub game is being executed (the automobile 7 is traveling on the road 11).

[Configuration of the circuit provided in the pachislot gaming device]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot gaming device 1. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot game device 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachislot gaming device 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 30, a sub control circuit 90, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 30 of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 30 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reel 2, and determination of presence / absence of winning. The main control circuit 30 includes a microcomputer 31 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 31 includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as main CPU) 32, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as main ROM) 33, and a RAM (hereinafter referred to as main RAM) 34.

  The main ROM 33 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 32, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 90, and the like. The main RAM 34 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
Connected to the main CPU 32 are a clock pulse generation circuit 35, a frequency divider 36, a random number generator 37 and a sampling circuit 38. The clock pulse generation circuit 35 and the frequency divider 36 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 32 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 37 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 38 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port 39 of the microcomputer 31. The main CPU 32 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motor 46. The stop switch 60S detects that each of the three stop buttons 60 (60a, 60b, 60c) has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 59S detects that the start lever 59 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 56S detects that a medal received at the medal insertion slot 56 has passed through the selector 82 described above. The bet switch 57S detects that the bet button 57 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 58S detects that the settlement button 58 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 31 include a stepping motor 46, a 7-segment display 61, and a hopper 80. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port 40 of the microcomputer 31.

  The motor drive circuit 41 controls the drive of a stepping motor 46 provided corresponding to each reel 2. The reel position detection circuit 42 detects, according to each reel 2, a reel index indicating that the reel 2 has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  The stepping motor 46 has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motor 46 is transmitted to the reel 2 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motor 46, the reel 2 rotates at a certain angle.

  The main CPU 32 counts the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motor 46 after detecting the reel index, thereby determining the rotation angle of the reel 2 (mainly, how many symbols the reel 2 has rotated). The position of each symbol 3 arranged on the surface of the reel 2 is managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 43 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 61. The hopper drive circuit 44 controls the operation of the hopper 80. The payout completion signal circuit 45 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 80S provided in the hopper 80, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 80 have reached the payout number.

  The main control circuit 30 is connected to the external concentrated terminal board 102. The external concentrated terminal board 102 enables data communication with the sub control circuit 90 and the like. Note that the external concentration terminal board 102 can select both wireless communication and wired communication modes.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub control circuit 90 of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 in the present embodiment.

  Based on the command from the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 90 performs main game effects such as display control of the liquid crystal display device 52, output control of sound from the speaker 63, and output control of the lamp 62, and the like. A secondary game is played independently of the main game. The sub-control circuit 90 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 91, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 92, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 93, a rendering processor 94, a drawing RAM 95, a driver 96, a DSP (DSP). Digital signal processor) 97, audio RAM 98, A / D converter 99, amplifier 100, and input / output port 101.

  The sub CPU 91 performs the main game according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 92 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. The sub RAM 93 stores a storage area for registering the determined contents of the effects and the effect data, an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 30, and the number of main game executions for managing the number of main games executed during the sub game execution. A storage area for storing various data such as management data is provided. The sub ROM 92 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the program storage area, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 30, an effect registration task for determining and registering the content of the main game effect (effect data), and the determined main game A drawing control task for controlling the display of video on the liquid crystal display device 52 based on the contents of the performance, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 62, a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speaker 63, and a secondary game are executed. Tasks to be performed.

  In the data storage area, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting the contents of each effect of the main game, a storage area for storing animation data related to the creation of video, a sound related to BGM and sound effects A storage area for storing data, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a light on / off pattern, sub game data, and the like are included. The secondary game data is data relating to a car game such as the car 7 and the road 11 shown in FIG.

  The sub control circuit 90 is connected to a liquid crystal display device 52, a speaker 63, and a lamp 62 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The input / output port 101 connected to the sub control circuit 90 is connected to the shift lever switch 10S, and takes in the sub game input operation signal output by the operation of the shift lever 10.

  The sub CPU 91, the rendering processor 94, the drawing RAM 95 (including the frame buffer 95 </ b> S), and the driver 96 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the effect, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 52.

  Further, the sub CPU 91, the DSP 97, the audio RAM 98, the A / D converter 99, and the amplifier 100 output sound such as BGM from the speaker 63 in accordance with the sound data specified by the production content. Further, the sub CPU 91 turns on and off the lamp 62 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  Further, the sub control circuit 90 is connected to the external concentrated terminal board 102 and is capable of transmitting data to the main control circuit 30 via the external concentrated terminal board 102.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot gaming device 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol 3 in the rotation direction of each reel 2 and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol 3 arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle stage in the display window 53 when the reel index is detected is set to “0”, and “0” is set for each symbol 3 in the order in which the reel 2 rotates. ”To“ 20 ”. Accordingly, by referring to the symbol arrangement table while managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, the position of symbol 3 existing mainly in the middle of the display window 53 and its symbol 3 It is possible to always manage the type.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols 3 displayed by each reel 2 along the winning determination line 55 matches the combination of symbols 3 defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a winning and medal Benefits such as paying out (payment of a dividend), re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a combination of symbols 3 (payout combination), a display combination, and a payout number determined in advance according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols 3 displayed along the winning determination line 55.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 2 is displayed along the winning determination line 55, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the number of payouts, medals are paid out (payment is given). In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line 55 does not match any of the combinations of symbols 3 defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 34 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not the bonus is activated, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. , The expectation that the player holds is undulating.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Notification Form Determination Table]
The notification form determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The notification form determination table is a form for notifying the player of the internal winning combination in which the flag is established when the internal winning combination permitting display of the combination of symbols related to winning is determined (flag is established). It prescribes. In the present embodiment, the player is notified of the flag being established by the blinking of the lamp 62. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific combination of symbols 3 can be specified in the display window 53. The player may be informed of the establishment of the flag by a flash in the display window 53, a sound from the speaker 63, or the like. Further, the player may be notified of the flag failure.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 33. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 34 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line 55.

[Coverage storage area]
The structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding combination of symbols 3 is displayed on the winning determination line 55. It is the composition which becomes. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

[Operation flag storage area]
The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. The operating flag has a unique bonus assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

[Advantage state flag storage area]
The configuration of the advantageous state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The advantageous state flag storage area stores an advantageous state flag consisting of 1 byte. The advantageous state flag has an advantageous state for the player when the bit is set to “1”. On the other hand, when the bit is “0”, a state advantageous to the player has not occurred. Here, the “advantageous state” means a state in which an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to winning is informed to the player.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 34. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 18, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU32 is demonstrated. When power is turned on to the pachislot gaming device 1, first, the main CPU 32 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 32 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 34 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 32 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 34 (S4). Next, the main CPU 32 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 32 checks whether an advantageous state generation signal or an advantageous state end signal has been received from the sub control circuit 90 via the external concentrated terminal board 102 (S6). Next, when the advantageous state generation signal or the advantageous state end signal is received, the advantageous state generation signal has a bit “1” (the advantageous state flag is turned on), and the advantageous state end signal has a bit “0” (advantageous). The state flag is stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 so that the state flag is turned off (S7). Next, the main CPU 32 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 90 (S8). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a reel rotation control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (S9). In this process, a request to start rotation of all reels 2 is made.

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (S10). In this process, the input of the stop switch 60S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel 2 is stopped based on the timing when the stop button 60 is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 32 searches for the combination of symbols 3 displayed along the winning determination line 55, and determines the number of payouts and the like based on the result (S11). As a result of the search, if the combination of symbols 3 displayed along the winning determination line 55 matches the symbol 3 combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 32 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 90 (S12). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a medal payout process (S13). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 80 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 32 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S14). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S15). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 32 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (S16). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 32 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S17). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The solenoid of the selector 82 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 82 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 32 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 32 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 32 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 32 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 32 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 32 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 32 stores 5 in the effective line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 32 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 90 (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 32 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 32 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 32 checks the bet switch 57S after S43, after S42, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button 57 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 59S is ON (S46). ).

  When determining that the start switch 59S is not on, the main CPU 32 proceeds to S38, while when determining that the start switch 59S is on, the main CPU 32 prohibits medal passage (S47). The solenoid of the selector 82 is not driven, and the discharge of medals is prompted. Next, a secondary game start command is transmitted to the secondary control circuit 90 (S48). The secondary game start command includes data for starting the secondary game. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S61). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 32 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 32 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 32 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 32 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S66). When the main CPU 32 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 32 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 32 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 32 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 32 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 32 acquires the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S70 or S69, the main CPU 32 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 32 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S72). Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 32 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 32 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S74). ). Next, the main CPU 32 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S75).

  After determining whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S75, the main CPU 32 performs a logical OR operation between the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area. Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S76). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

[Reel rotation control processing]
Next, the reel rotation control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 requests the start of rotation of all reels 2 (S171). When the start of rotation of all reels 2 is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 46 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 25 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Rotation starts. Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the advantageous state flag in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is on (S172). When the main CPU 32 determines that the advantageous state flag is on, the notification command is used so that the lamp 62 is controlled based on the notification form corresponding to each internal winning combination stored in the notification form determination table. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 90 (S172). When this process ends, the reel rotation control process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the advantageous state flag is not on, the main CPU 32 ends the reel rotation control process.

  Thus, the internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination of symbols 3 related to winning is not notified to the player by the advantageous state flag that changes depending on the execution result of the secondary game. Thereby, the player comes to have high interest in the secondary game, and can enhance the interest of the game.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not a valid stop button 60 has been pressed (S101). When the main CPU 32 determines that the effective stop button 60 is not pressed, the main CPU 32 waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that the valid stop button 60 has been pressed, the main CPU 32 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button 60 (S102). The valid / invalid state of each stop button 60 is managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 34.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, when the stop button 60 is pressed, the position of the symbol 3 in the middle stage of the corresponding display window 53 is included, and four pieces from there The position up to the position of symbol 3 is the target of the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 32 falls within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol 3 in the middle of the corresponding display window 53 (hereinafter referred to as stop start position) when the stop button 60 is pressed. The position of the symbol 3 having the highest priority is searched for among the positions of the symbols 3 in (3). In this process, the position of the symbol 3 that can display the combination of symbols 3 permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line 55 is determined as the position of the symbol 3 having the highest priority. Is done.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols 3 from the stop start position to the symbol 3 having the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 32 shifts to a stop planned position wait (S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the scheduled stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 46 is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the waiting of the position of the symbol 3 with the highest priority reaching the middle stage of the corresponding display window 53 is waited for. The rotation is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 32 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 90 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel 2 and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not there is a stop button 60 whose operation is valid (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel 2 that is still rotating. When the main CPU 32 determines that there is a stop button 60 with an effective operation, the main CPU 32 proceeds to S101, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button 60 with an effective operation, the main CPU 32 ends the reel stop control process.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S121). When the main CPU 32 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 32 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation processing (S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 32 clears the carryover combination storage area (S123). Next, the main CPU 32 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 90 (S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S121, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S125). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 32 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S126).

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S125, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S127). When the main CPU 32 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 32 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 32 determines that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S128).

  When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 32 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 32 refers to the bonus operating time table and operates the RB operation. Time processing is performed (S129). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 32 performs BB end time processing (S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 32 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 90 (S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 32 determines in S141 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 32 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S144). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S145).

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 32 ends the bonus end check process, whereas when determining that the winning possible number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 32 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 saves the register (S161). Next, the main CPU 32 performs an input port check process (S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 60S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels 2 is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 46 is controlled so as to start the rotation of each reel 2 and then perform the rotation at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor 46 is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is continued for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S164). Next, the main CPU 32 restores the register (S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 30. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 91 of the sub control circuit 90 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 91 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 91 checks reception of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 91 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU 91 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 91 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 91 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 91 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 91 extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not there is a message (S312). When determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 91 copies game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of the reel 2 that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, a notification form of the lamp 62, sub game start data, and the like specified by the parameters are stored in the sub RAM 93. Copied to the area.

  Next, the sub CPU 91 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, determination of the main game effect content, registration of effect data, and the like are performed.

  The sub CPU 91 registers animation data after S314 or when determining that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 91 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 91 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 91 will be described. First, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S321). When the sub CPU 91 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 91 extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 91 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S323). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the sub game start command is received (S324). When the sub CPU 91 determines that the sub game start command is received, the sub CPU 91 executes a sub game execution process to be described later with reference to FIG. 29 in the background (S325), and waits for the end of the sub game execution process. Without finishing the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the sub game start command is not received, the sub CPU 91 determines whether the notification command is received (S326). When the sub CPU 91 determines that the notification command is received, the sub CPU 91 notifies the player of the establishment of the flag or the non-establishment of the flag by the notification form of the lamp 62 corresponding to the internal winning combination (S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends. Here, the “notification mode” refers to a mode in which the player is informed of flag establishment or flag non-establishment based on the number of blinks of the lamp 62, and the like in the notification mode determination table shown in FIG. To be determined.

  Next, when determining that the notification command is not received, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S328). When the sub CPU 91 determines that the reel stop command is being received, the sub CPU 91 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button 60 (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the display command is received (S330). When the sub CPU 91 determines that the display command is received, the sub CPU 91 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S331). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S332). When the sub CPU 91 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 91 registers the bonus start effect data (S333). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (S334). If the sub CPU 91 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 91 ends the effect content determination process. If the sub CPU 91 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 91 registers the bonus end effect data (S335). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

[Sub game execution processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a flowchart of a sub game execution process executed by the sub CPU 91 will be described. First, the sub CPU 91 adds 1 to the main game execution count in the main game execution count management data stored in the sub RAM 93 (S381). Next, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not a sub game is being executed (S382). When it is determined that the secondary game is being executed, the secondary game execution process is terminated.

  Next, when it is determined that the sub game is not executed, the sub CPU 91 starts the sub game that is a car game, and the game screen 4 displays the road 11, the car 7 that runs on the road 11, and the engine of the car 7. A tachometer 8 indicating the rotation speed and a speedometer 9 indicating the traveling speed of the automobile 7 are displayed (S383). If the shift position of the shift lever 10 is not the first speed at the start of the secondary game, the secondary game may not be executed. Next, the sub CPU 91 detects the shift position of the shift lever 10 based on the signal sent from the shift lever switch 10S (S384).

  Next, the sub CPU 91 determines the shift position of the shift lever 10, the position indicated by the pointer 8 a of the tachometer 8 determined based on the road condition (slope) of the road 11, the travel speed indicated by the speedometer 9, and the road 11. Is updated (S385). Next, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the position indicated by the pointer 8a of the tachometer 8 is within the maximum torque range (S386). When it is determined that the position indicated by the pointer 8a of the tachometer 8 is not within the range of the maximum torque range, an advantageous state end signal is transmitted to the main control circuit 30 via the external concentrated terminal plate 102 (S390) and stored in the sub RAM 93. The main game execution count in the main game execution count management data is initialized to “0”, the secondary game is terminated (S391), and the secondary game execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the position indicated by the pointer 8a of the tachometer 8 is not within the range of the maximum torque range, the main game execution count of the main game execution count management data stored in the sub RAM 93 is “10”. It is determined whether or not (S387).

  Next, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the main game execution count in the main game execution count management data stored in the sub RAM 93 is “10”, the sub CPU 91 sends an advantageous state generation signal via the external concentration terminal board 102. This is transmitted to the control circuit 30 (S390), the main game execution count of the main game execution count management data stored in the sub RAM 93 is initialized to “0”, and the process returns to S384.

  Next, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the main game execution count of the main game execution count management data stored in the sub RAM 93 is not “10”, the process returns to the process of S384.

  In the present embodiment, the advantage state generation signal is externally concentrated when the position indicated by the pointer 8a of the tachometer 8 is within the range of the maximum torque range in the secondary game while the main game is executed 10 times. This is transmitted to the main control circuit 30 via the terminal board 102, but is not limited to this. For example, the position indicated by the pointer 8a of the tachometer 8 in the secondary game within the predetermined time is within the maximum torque range. If it is within the range, an advantageous state generation signal may be transmitted to the main control circuit 30 via the external concentrated terminal board 102.

  Further, in the secondary game, when the automobile 7 travels a predetermined distance within a predetermined time, an advantageous state generation signal may be transmitted to the main control circuit 30 via the external concentration terminal board 102. .

  As described above, the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has the variable display means (for example, the reel 2) that displays various types of symbols 3 on the display window 53, and the internal winning combination determining means that determines the internal winning combination. (For example, the main CPU 32), a stop command means (for example, a stop button 60) for outputting a stop command signal for commanding the stop of the variable display of the symbol 3, an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a stop command Based on the stop command signal output by the means, the combination of the symbol stop means (for example, the main CPU 32) for stopping the symbol 3 on the display window 53 and the symbol 3 stopped by the symbol stop means is a predetermined payout. A game machine that executes a main game performed by a payout granting means (for example, the main CPU 32) that gives a payout according to the payout when the match is made. A game operation means (for example, shift lever 10) capable of a plurality of input operations by the player, and a secondary game whose game situation changes in accordance with the input operation of the game operation means are executed independently of the main game. Sub game execution means (for example, sub CPU 91), sub game execution content notification means (for example, game screen 4) for notifying the execution content of the sub game in an identifiable manner, and sub game execution for determining the execution result of the sub game Advantages of generating an advantageous state for the player in the main game when the result determination means (for example, the sub CPU 91) and the secondary game execution result determination means determine that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition State generating means (for example, main CPU 32).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to generate an advantageous state for the player in the main game by identifying the execution contents of the secondary game and performing the input operation by the game operation means in correspondence with the identified execution contents. . Thereby, the player can be interested in the secondary game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachislot gaming device 1 of the present embodiment, the subsidiary game execution content notification means is a game screen 4 that displays a meter indicating the running state of the automobile and the rotational speed of the engine of the automobile. It is a model of a shift lever for manual operation of automobiles. According to the above configuration, the sub game execution content notifying means is the game screen 4 displaying the running state of the automobile and the meter indicating the engine speed of the automobile, and the game operating means is a shift of the manual operation of the automobile. It is a model of a lever. By this. Since a secondary game can be executed as if a car is being driven, the interest of the game may be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, when the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is turned on according to the execution result of the secondary game, the player is considered to be in an advantageous state for the player. Although the internal winning combination is notified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the rotation speed of the reel 2 may be slowed so that the player can easily push it.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is turned on, an internal winning combination that always allows the player to display a combination of symbols related to winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of notifying the internal winning combination may be increased. Further, the probability of notifying the internal winning combination may be increased based on the number of advantageous state occurrence signals received from the sub control circuit 90 via the external concentration terminal board 102.

[Second Embodiment]
A pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the member same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted. The configuration of the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the liquid crystal display device 52 includes a display screen including a stop symbol display area 6 in addition to the display window 53 and the game screen 4. When the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is on, the symbol 3 displayed in the display window 53 when the player presses the stop button 60 is displayed in the stopped symbol display area 6. Is a point.

  Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 52 includes a display screen including a stop symbol display area 6 in addition to the display window 53 and the game screen 4. In the stop symbol display area 6, the symbol (hereinafter referred to as stop symbol) 3 a displayed in the display window 53 when the player presses the stop button 60 is displayed in the stop symbol display area 6. The stop symbol 3a is displayed in the stop symbol display area 6 when the advantageous state flag in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is on.

  In the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbols (hereinafter referred to as display window symbols) 3b displayed on the winning determination line 55 after the reel 2 is stopped and the stop symbol 3a are an internal winning combination during reel stop control. The stop symbol 3 a is displayed by the stop symbol display area 6 different from the display window 53, although it may differ depending on the “number of sliding symbols” determined on the basis of For example, as shown in FIG. 30, the combination of the display window symbols 3b displayed in the middle area of the display window 53 (on the center line of the winning determination line 55) after the reels 2 are stopped is “swivel watermelon bell”. However, if the combination of the stop symbols 3a displayed in the middle area of the display window 53 when the player presses each stop button 60 is “watermelon watermelon watermelon”, “watermelon watermelon watermelon” The combination of the stop symbols 3a is displayed in the stop symbol display area 6. Thereby, the player can grasp whether the target eye 3 is pressed too early or too late in order to ensure the eye on the pachislot gaming apparatus 1. You can practice.

[Control of Main CPU of Main Control Circuit in Second Embodiment]
Next, the contents of the reel rotation control process and the reel stop control process, which are different from the first embodiment, executed by the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Reel Rotation Control Processing in Second Embodiment]
First, the reel rotation control process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 2 and starts the rotation of the reels 2 (S181). Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is ON (S182). When determining that the advantageous state flag is ON, the main CPU 32 controls the motor drive circuit 41 so that the rotation speed of the reel 2 is higher than the normal rotation speed (S183), and proceeds to S184. On the other hand, when it is determined that the advantageous state flag is not on, the reel rotation control process is terminated. In S184, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the BB flag stored in the internal winning combination storing area is established. Next, when determining that the BB flag is established, the main CPU 32 rotates the reel 2 at a high speed for a predetermined time and then returns the rotation speed of the reel 2 to the normal speed. The drive circuit 41 is controlled (S185), and the reel rotation control process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the BB flag is established, the main CPU 32 ends the reel rotation control process.

  As described above, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 has the normal rotation speed of the reel 2 when the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is on. Faster than speed. Thereby, since the player can practice eye-pushing at a speed faster than the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol 3, the skill of the eye-opening can be increased. In the present embodiment, when the advantageous state flag is ON, the rotation speed of the reel 2 is higher than the normal rotation speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotation speed is higher than the normal rotation speed. May be slow. Further, the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 in the present embodiment can notify the player that the BB flag is established by returning the rotation speed of the reel 2 to the normal speed. In this embodiment, when the BB flag is established, the rotation speed of the reel 2 is returned to the normal speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game can be performed by changing the rotation speed of the reel 2. It is only necessary to be able to notify the player that a state advantageous to the player has occurred.

[Reel stop control process in the second embodiment]
Next, the reel stop control process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not a valid stop button 60 has been pressed (S191). When the main CPU 32 determines that the effective stop button 60 is not pressed, the main CPU 32 waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that the valid stop button 60 has been pressed, the main CPU 32 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button 60 (S192). The valid / invalid state of each stop button 60 is managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 34.

  Next, the main CPU 32 stores the stop symbol 3a displayed in the display window 53 when each stop button 60 is pressed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 34 (S193).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets 5 as the number of checks (S194). Next, the main CPU 32 determines the position of each symbol 3 within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol 3 in the middle of the corresponding display window 53 when the stop button 60 is pressed based on the internal winning combination. The position of the symbol 3 with the highest priority is searched for (S195).

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S196). The number of symbols 3 from the stop start position to the symbol 3 having the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 32 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S197). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 46 is controlled by an interrupt process, and the rotation of the reel 2 is made to wait until the position of the symbol 3 having the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the display window 53. Stopped. The main CPU 32 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 90 (S198). Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not there is a stop button 60 whose operation is valid (S199). When the main CPU 32 determines that there is a stop button 60 that is effective in operation, the main CPU 32 proceeds to S191. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no stop button 60 that is effective in operation, the main CPU 32 stores the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34. It is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is on (S200). When it is determined that the advantageous state flag is ON, the stop symbol 3a stored in the main RAM 34 is displayed in the stop symbol display area 6 (S201), and the reel stop control process is terminated. When it is determined that the advantageous state flag is not on, the reel stop control process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the stop symbol 3a is displayed in the stop symbol display area 6 after all stop buttons 60 are pressed by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the player Thus, the stop symbol 3a may be displayed in the stop symbol display area 6 immediately after the stop button 60 corresponding to each reel 2 is pressed. That is, the stop symbol 3a may be displayed in the stop symbol display area 6 before the rotation of the reel 2 is stopped.

  As described above, the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a variable display means (for example, reel 2) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols 3 on the display window 53, and an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination. (For example, the main CPU 32), a stop command means (for example, a stop button 60) for outputting a stop command signal for commanding the stop of the variable display of the symbol 3, an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a stop command Based on the stop command signal output by the means, the combination of the symbol stop means (for example, the main CPU 32) for stopping the symbol 3 on the display window 53 and the symbol 3 stopped by the symbol stop means is a predetermined payout. A game machine that executes a main game performed by a payout granting means (for example, the main CPU 32) that gives a payout according to the payout when it matches the winning combination A game operation means (for example, shift lever 10) that allows a player to perform a plurality of input operations, and a sub-game in which the game situation changes according to the input operation of the game operation means, are independent of the main game. Sub game execution means (for example, sub CPU 91) to be executed, sub game execution content notification means (for example, game screen 4) for notifying the execution contents of the sub game in an identifiable manner, and sub results for determining the execution result of the sub game. When the execution result of the secondary game is determined to satisfy the predetermined condition by the game execution result determination means (for example, the sub CPU 91) and the secondary game execution result determination means, the stop command signal of the stop command means in the main game is Stop symbol display means (for example, stop symbol display area 6) for displaying the symbol (stop symbol 3a) displayed on the display window 53 at the time of output is provided.

  According to the above configuration, the execution content of the sub game is identified, and the game operation means performs an input operation corresponding to the identified execution content, so that the stop command signal of the stop command means in the main game is output at the time of output. The stop symbol 3a displayed on the display window 53 can be displayed. As a result, the player can practice pushing forward. As a result, the player can be interested in the secondary game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, when the secondary game execution result determination unit determines that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition, the variation speed of the symbol 3 by the variation display unit is variable. Fluctuating speed variable control means (for example, motor drive circuit 41) is provided. According to the above configuration, the variation speed of the symbol 3 by the variation display means can be varied by identifying the execution contents of the secondary game and performing the input operation by the game operation means corresponding to the identified execution contents. . Thereby, since the practice of pushing can be practiced at a fluctuation speed different from the fluctuation speed of the normal symbol 3, the skill of the pushing can be further increased.

  Further, in the pachislot gaming device 1 in the present embodiment, when a state advantageous to the player occurs in the main game, the symbol 3 is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period at a variable speed changed by the variable speed variable control means. After that, the fluctuation speed of the symbol 3 is returned to the fluctuation speed before being varied by the fluctuation speed variable control. According to the above configuration, when a state advantageous to the player occurs in the main game, after the symbol 3 is variably displayed for a predetermined period at the variation speed varied by the variation variable control means, the variation of the symbol 3 The speed is returned to the normal fluctuation speed. Thus, the player can know that a state advantageous to the player has occurred in the main game. Further, in general, the player plays the game while paying attention to the symbol 3 that is variably displayed, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misses that an advantageous state has occurred for the player. As a result, the player can be interested in the secondary game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the subsidiary game execution content notification means is a game screen 4 that displays a meter indicating the running state of the automobile 7 and the rotational speed of the engine of the automobile 7, and game operation means Is a model of a manual shift lever for automobiles. According to the above configuration, the sub game execution content notifying means is the game screen 4 displaying the running state of the automobile and the meter indicating the engine speed of the automobile, and the game operating means is a shift of the manual operation of the automobile. It is a model of a lever. Thereby, since the player can execute the secondary game as if he / she is driving a car, there are cases where the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

(Modification of this embodiment)
The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but only specific examples have been illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Specific configurations and the like can be appropriately changed in design. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the execution result of the main game may be reflected in the execution content of the sub game. That is, the game difficulty level of the sub game may be changed according to the execution result of the main game. For example, when the flag is established in the main game, and the timing when the player presses the stop button is poor and the winning cannot be established, the pointer 8a of the tachometer 8 may indicate the range of the maximum torque range in the secondary game. The difficulty of the secondary game may be lowered so as to be easy (for example, the road 11 is made a flat road on which the operation of the shift lever 10 is easy). In this case, the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area of the main RAM 34 is likely to be turned on, so that opportunities to generate a state advantageous to the player in the main game can be increased.

  Further, after the reels 2 are stopped, the road condition of the sub-game road 11 may be changed according to the combination of the symbols 3b displayed on the winning determination line 55 or the like.

It is a schematic diagram of a pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a perspective view showing typically an example of a pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing regarding the secondary game of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows a game screen, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the tachometer displayed on a game screen. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot game device in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus operation | movement memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB action | operations memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonus memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a figure shown about the alerting | reporting form determination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the internal winning combination storing area memorize | stored in main RAM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the carryover combination storage area memorize | stored in main RAM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the operating flag storage area | region memorize | stored in main RAM of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the advantageous state flag storage area memorize | stored in main RAM of the pachislot gaming device in an embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main flowchart by control of main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the medal acceptance / start check process by the control of the main CPU of the pachi-slot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the internal lottery process by control of main CPU of the pachi-slot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the reel rotation control processing by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the reel stop control process by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the bonus action check process by control of main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the bonus end check processing by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the interruption process by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main board | substrate communication task by control of main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in this Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the effect registration task by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the effect content determination process by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the secondary game execution process by control of the main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in the present embodiment. It is the schematic of the pachislot gaming device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the reel rotation control by control of main CPU of the pachi-slot gaming device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the reel stop control by control of main CPU of the pachislot gaming device in 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Reel 3 Symbol 4 Game screen 5 Shift change part 6 Stop symbol display area 8 Tachometer 10 Shift lever 32 Main CPU
60 Stop button 91 Sub CPU

Claims (5)

Fluctuation display means for variably displaying multiple types of symbols on the display window,
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination,
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the symbol variation display,
Based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit and the stop command signal output by the stop command unit, a symbol stop unit that stops the symbol on the display window, and
When the combination of symbols stopped by the symbol stop means matches a predetermined payout combination, the gaming machine executes the main game performed by the payout granting means for giving a payout according to the payout combination.
A game operation means capable of a plurality of input operations by a player;
Sub game execution means for executing a sub game whose game situation changes in accordance with an input operation of the game operation means independently of the main game;
Sub-game execution content notification means for notifying the execution content of the sub-game in an identifiable manner;
Sub game execution result determination means for determining the execution result of the sub game;
Advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state for the player in the main game when it is determined by the secondary game execution result determining means that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Fluctuation display means for variably displaying multiple types of symbols on the display window,
Internal winning combination determining means for determining internal winning combination,
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the symbol variation display,
Based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit and the stop command signal output by the stop command unit, a symbol stop unit that stops the symbol on the display window, and
When the combination of symbols stopped by the symbol stop means matches a predetermined payout combination, the gaming machine executes the main game performed by the payout granting means for giving a payout according to the payout combination.
A game operation means capable of a plurality of input operations by a player;
Sub game execution means for executing a sub game whose game situation changes in accordance with an input operation of the game operation means independently of the main game;
Sub-game execution content notification means for notifying the execution content of the sub-game in an identifiable manner;
Sub game execution result determination means for determining the execution result of the sub game;
When the secondary game execution result determination means determines that the execution result of the secondary game satisfies a predetermined condition, the stop command signal of the stop command means in the main game is displayed on the display window at the time of output. Stop symbol display means for displaying the symbol that has been performed,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   When the subsidiary game execution result determining means determines that the execution result of the subsidiary game satisfies a predetermined condition, the apparatus further includes a variable speed variable control means for varying the speed of variation of the symbol by the variable display means. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:   In a case where a state advantageous to the player occurs in the main game, after the symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period at the variation speed varied by the variation speed variable control means, the variation speed of the symbol is 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is returned to the fluctuation speed before being varied by the fluctuation speed variable control. The subsidiary game execution content notifying means is a game screen for displaying a meter indicating the running state of the automobile and the rotational speed of the engine of the automobile,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game operating means is similar to a shift lever for manual operation of an automobile.

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