JP2010167200A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can change renditions per game machine according to player's skill for stop operations. <P>SOLUTION: Whenever a specific combination, which is stopped and displayed on an effective line when a stop operation is detected at a timing able to stop and display in a specific reel, is determined as to have been stopped and displayed on the effective line, a point is granted. The rendition modes decided according to the number of cumulated points differ. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. In addition, as a type of a role, for example, a small role that gives a player a game value, a replay that allows a replay without input of a game value, or a game state compared to a normal game state for a player There is a bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) for starting a BB gaming state in which an advantageous gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming state”) is continuously operated.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that produces an effect of displaying an image on a liquid crystal display device or outputting a sound from a speaker in order to improve interest in the game. Under such circumstances, there is known a gaming machine in which the contents of the effect change with the passage of time from the start of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-019247 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, the change in performance is performed starting from the start of the game. Therefore, when the game start timings of the plurality of gaming machines are the same, the change in performance of the plurality of gaming machines is uniform. As a result, there has been no change in production for each gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a change for each gaming machine with respect to performance according to the skill with respect to the player's stop operation.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and the reels. By rotating the reel based on a symbol display area (for example, a symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R described later) displaying a part of the plurality of symbols and a predetermined start condition is satisfied, Based on the fact that the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) and the predetermined start condition are established, A winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and a stop operation that is provided corresponding to each reel and that stops the reel is detected. Based on the stop operation detection means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later), the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, Stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the change of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel, and the change of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means. Based on this, a display combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining whether or not a combination is established based on a combination of symbols stopped on an effective line provided in the symbol display area, and the display combination A point that gives points every time it is determined by the determination means that a specific combination (for example, a red bell combination group or a green bell combination group) has been established. An assigning means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later), an accumulated point storage means (for example, a later described sub RAM 73) for storing accumulated point number information indicating the accumulated point number obtained by accumulating the points given by the point giving means, Production mode determining means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) for determining one production mode from a plurality of production modes based on the cumulative number of points, the stop control means, wherein the specific combination is an internal winning combination Is determined as a timing at which the specific combination component symbols constituting the specific combination can be stopped and displayed on at least one specific reel (for example, the left reel 3L) among the plurality of reels (for example, stop of the left reel) When a stop operation is detected at a timing when the start position becomes “0” to “8” or “20”) A combination of symbols relating to a specific combination is displayed in a stopped state, and the specific reel configuration symbol (for example, red bell symbol) is displayed on the specific reel after the stop operation is detected based on the effective line. It is characterized in that it is arranged with an interval equal to or larger than the allowable number of drawing symbols (for example, 4 frames) allowed to be drawn into the effective line before the reel rotation is stopped.

  With this configuration, each time the point giving means determines that the specific combination has been established by the display combination determining means, points are given, and the accumulated point storage means accumulates the points given by the point giving means. Cumulative point number information indicating the number is stored, and the production mode determining means determines one production mode from a plurality of production modes based on the cumulative number of points, and the stop control means uses the specific combination as an internal winning combination. When the determination is made, if a stop operation is detected at a timing at which the specific combination component symbols constituting the specific combination can be stopped and displayed on at least one specific reel among the plurality of reels, the specific combination is displayed on the active line. The combination of symbols related to is stopped and displayed, and the specific reel composition symbol is displayed on the specific reel after the stop operation is detected with reference to the effective line. It is drawn into the active line until stopping the rolling is disposed at a pre-acceptable pull allowed symbol number or more intervals are.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, points are awarded when it is determined that a specific combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line is established when a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing. If an advanced player who can perform a stop operation at is playing a game, the cumulative number of points will increase. In addition, since the production is determined based on the cumulative number of points, a change can be provided for each gaming machine regarding the production according to the skill for the player's stop operation, and the player's interest in the game is improved. Can do.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, it is determined by the display combination determining means that a bonus game starting combination (for example, a bonus combination described later) has been established. Based on this, a bonus game (for example, a BB gaming state described later) is started, and a bonus game is ended based on a bonus end condition (for example, completion of payout of a predetermined number of medals described later) being satisfied. After the bonus game starting combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the game control means (for example, main CPU 31 described later) and the winning combination determining means, it is determined by the display combination determining means that the bonus game starting combination is established. Until then, the carry-over information store that stores the carry-over information indicating that the bonus game starting role is carried over as an internal winning combination (For example, a main RAM 33 to be described later), and in the effect mode, a notification effect mode (for example, to be described later) for executing an effect suggesting that the bonus game starting combination is determined as an internal winning combination. In the effect content determination table for the confrontation effect, “first game win”, “second game win”, “third game win”) are included, and the effect mode determination means is configured to start the bonus game by the winning combination determination means. During the period in which the carry-over information is stored by the carry-over information storage means after the combination is determined as an internal winning combination (for example, during a confrontation production described later), the notification production mode is accumulated. It is determined by a notice lottery based on points, and in the notice lottery, the cumulative number of points is less than a predetermined number of points (for example, a stock described later) If the number of accumulated points is less than 1), the notification effect mode is determined with a higher probability than when the accumulated point number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of points (for example, a stock counter described later is 1 or more). Features.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the timing at which an effect suggesting that the bonus game starting combination is determined as the internal winning combination is different according to the skill with respect to the player's stop operation. In accordance with the skill for the stop operation, a change can be provided for each gaming machine with respect to the effect, and the fairness of the player to the game can be ensured.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, a change can be provided for each gaming machine with respect to the production according to the skill for the stop operation of the player.

It is a figure which shows the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the maximum BET button 13 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol display area and winning line of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of RT transition related symbol priority table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the duplication display example of RT transfer related symbol of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: bell) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: 6-option replay) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: JAC special bell) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: JAC combination excluding JAC special bell) in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the game state flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the special lottery table at the time of the bonus internal winning of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the AT mode transfer lottery table at the time of the bonus internal winning of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of AT mode transfer lottery table during RT3 of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of AT lot end AT lottery table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the next bonus production lottery table in CZ after completion | finish of mode 5:00 RT3 of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the normal production stage selection table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect content selection table for confrontation effects of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production content selection table for the in-process fireworks production of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination during RT2 of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of AT mode transfer lottery table during RT2 of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the AT mode transfer lottery table at the time of 2 choice bell left 1st display in RT1 * CZ of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the AT mode transfer lottery table at the time of BB donating of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the AT mode transfer lottery table at the time of 6 selection failure in CZ of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process (1.1173 msec) by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of a power failure performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of power activation performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the initialization process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus establishment performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in RT3 performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in RT2 performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in CZ performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in BB performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the BET command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the reel stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus end command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop of the reel in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect at the time of BB2, BB3 duplication internal winning in one Embodiment.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5) that will be described later, and the like, and a front surface that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 1a. And a door 1b.

  A symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R and a liquid crystal display area 23 are formed on the front surface of the central portion of the front door 1b as substantially vertical surfaces. Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a. On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the displayed reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate. Note that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute a reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute a symbol display area of the present invention.

  A substantially horizontal base 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display area 23. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a C / P button 14 that switches between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player and bet the credited medals by operating a push button. The maximum BET button 13 is provided.

  The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Can be stored. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is stopped on the active line. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when established.

  Further, by the player's operation on the maximum BET button 13, among the credited medals, the maximum number of medals that can be inserted at that time is inserted. By operating the maximum BET button 13, a winning line described later is activated.

  Here, the maximum BET button 13 will be described with reference to FIG. The maximum BET button 13 has a transparent button cap 210, and a character sheet 230, which is a light-transmitting resin sheet on which a red MAX character 231 and a blue CHANCE character 232 are drawn, is housed. A light emitter unit 281 is disposed below the maximum BET button 13. The illuminant unit 281 includes a BET button LED 284 (consisting of a combination of a plurality of types of LEDs. Other illuminants may be used in place of the LED) and a BET button LED that can irradiate a plurality of types of colors. And a light emitter unit substrate formed in a planar shape for fixing the LED 284. The BET button LED 284 is red, pink, or orange, which is similar to the red MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230, or blue, light blue, or green, which is similar to the blue CHANCE character 232. And so on.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, when the BET button LED 284 irradiates the back surface of the character sheet 230 with blue light, the blue light is transmitted from the back surface of the character sheet 230 toward the front surface. From the front surface of the character sheet 230, the CHANCE character 232 having the same color as the blue light drawn on the character sheet 230 is not visible. On the other hand, the MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 is red, which is a color of a different system from the blue light emitted from the BET button LED 284, and therefore, the blue light emitted from the BET button LED 284 The MAX character 231 is not lost. Therefore, when blue light is emitted from the BET button LED 284, the CHANCE character 232 having the same color as the light emitted from the BET button LED 284 is assimilated into the light color. Even if the person visually recognizes the character sheet 230 from the front surface of the character sheet 230, the CHANCE character 232 cannot be recognized. On the other hand, the MAX character 231 of a color different from the light emitted from the BET button LED 284 is not assimilated with the color of the light, so that the player can visually recognize only the MAX character 231. The BET button LED 284 emits blue light so that only the MAX character 231 is visible to the player when a medal can be inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, when the BET button LED 284 irradiates red light on the back surface of the character sheet 230, the red light is transmitted from the back surface of the character sheet 230 toward the front surface. From the front surface of the character sheet 230, the MAX character 231 of the same color as the red light drawn on the character sheet 230 cannot be seen. On the other hand, the CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230 is blue, which is a color of a different system from the red light emitted from the BET button LED 284, and therefore the red light emitted from the BET button LED 284 The CHANCE character 232 is not lost. Therefore, when red light is emitted from the BET button LED 284, the MAX character 231 having the same color as the light emitted from the BET button LED 284 is assimilated into the light color. Even if the person visually recognizes the character sheet 230 from the front surface of the character sheet 230, the MAX character 231 cannot be recognized. On the other hand, the CHANCE character 232 of a color different from the light emitted from the BET button LED 284 is not assimilated with the color of the light, so that the player can visually recognize only the CHANCE character 232.

  Thus, by changing the color of the light emitted from the BET button LED 284 to a color similar to the character color indicating the unnecessary function drawn on the character sheet 230, only the character indicating the necessary function is displayed on the character sheet 230. Can be displayed. From this, even if it is a case where the several function of a game machine is provided in one button unit, the character according to those functions can be made to be visually recognized by a player.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Three stop buttons 7L for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's pressing operation (stopping operation) are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base 10. , 7C, 7R are provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop. The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  A light transmissive upper panel 101 is provided at the upper part of the front door 1b, and an upper panel LED 111 (another light emitter may be used instead of the LED) is provided on the inner side. The upper panel LED 111 emits light according to the contents of effects described later.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 displays the number of medals stored (credited) or displays the number of medals paid out when winning is established. In addition, the liquid crystal display area 23 displays a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a predetermined image corresponding to the contents of effects described later.

  A lower panel 102 is provided below the liquid crystal display area 23 and above the pedestal 10, and a lower panel LED 112 (other light emitters may be used in place of the LEDs) inside the lower panel 102. Is provided. The lower panel 102 emits light according to the contents of effects described later.

  A light-transmitting waist panel 103 is provided below the pedestal 10, and a waist panel LED 113 (other light emitters may be used in place of the LEDs) is provided on the inside thereof. The waist panel LED 113 emits light according to the contents of effects described later.

  One symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower regions in each of the vertically long symbol display regions 4L, 4C and 4R, and each symbol display region 4L, 4C and 4R is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three symbols are displayed among the displayed symbols. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R have a function as a so-called display window.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R include six winning lines (top line 8b, center line 8c, and bottom line) that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R described above. 8d, a cross-up line 8a, a cross-down line 8e, and an RB middle special line 8f) are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines whether the winning combination is established or not based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line, and the activated winning line is referred to as an inactivated line.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region A, the middle / upper region B, and the right / upper region C, respectively. The center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the left / middle stage region D, the middle / middle stage region E, and the right / middle stage region F, respectively. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region G, the middle / lower region H, and the right / lower region I, respectively. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region G, the middle / middle region E, and the right / upper region C, respectively. The cross-down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region A, the middle / middle region E, and the right / lower region I, respectively. The RB middle special line 8f is a line formed by connecting the left / middle region D, the middle / upper region B, and the right / lower region I, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), only the special line 8f during RB becomes an effective line by inserting two medals. On the other hand, in a game state other than the BB game state (RB game state), five winning lines including a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are obtained by inserting three medals. Becomes the effective line.

  Next, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence consisting of a red 7 symbol, a don 1 symbol, a don 2 symbol, a BAR symbol, a red bell symbol, a green bell symbol, a mountain 1 symbol, a mountain 2 symbol, a cherry symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn. ing.

  The symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later. As shown in FIG. 4, in the symbol arrangement table, 1/21 rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is associated with the rotation position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Symbol positions from “0” to “20” that are sequentially assigned to each are defined.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel rotation control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 which are storage means.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table which will be described later, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation is detected. Let Further, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, it determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the established combination.

  Further, when the red bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 performs a stop operation on the left reel 3L at a specific timing (the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “0” to “8”, “20 ]), Any one of the red bell combination groups (red bell 1 to red bell 3) is stopped and displayed on the active line. The BB gaming state is started based on the bonus combination being stopped and displayed on the active line, and the BB gaming state is ended based on the payout of 332 medals.

  The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, a display combination determining means, and a bonus game control means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number ranging from “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Then, for each game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 44), which will be described later, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has programs related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 42 to 49 described later), various tables (for example, FIGS. 4, 7 to 13, and 15 to 19). Is remembered.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, internal winning combination, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, setting value, etc., various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command. The main RAM 33 of this embodiment constitutes a carryover information storage unit of this embodiment.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a hopper 40, stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39 and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped. Note that the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol changing means of the present invention.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting value change switch 200S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal. There is a circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The maximum BET switch 13 </ b> S detects a player's insertion operation (pressing operation) on the maximum BET button 13 and outputs a signal for instructing insertion of a medal from a credited medal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The set value change switch 200S includes a setting key type switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like. When the power switch is turned off, the power inside the gaming machine 1 is limited.

  In order to change the setting value by the setting value change switch 200S, first, the power switch is first turned off, and then the power switch is turned on with the setting key switch turned on. By this operation, the set value stored in the RAM 33 is cleared. In this state, the set value can be selected from “1” to “6” by operating the reset switch. In this way, after the set value is selected, the set value is confirmed by operating the start lever 6. Next, when the setting key type switch is turned off, the setting value is temporarily held, and after the RAM 33 is cleared, the temporarily holding setting value is re-stored in the RAM 33. During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to a state in which the game medal is returned, and after the set value is confirmed, the game in the gaming machine 1 can be started. When the setting is changed, a setting change command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70. Further, in the main control circuit 60, even when the setting is changed, the gaming state and the value of the RT game number counter do not change.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the medal payout has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  As main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub-control circuit 70, there are a liquid crystal display device 5 that displays an image on the liquid crystal display area 23, speakers 21L and 21R, and LEDs 111 to 113 and 284. The sub control circuit 70 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect data, determines and outputs lighting patterns of the various LEDs 111 to 113 and 284, and outputs from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determines production sound and sound effects and controls output.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motor Rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started by driving control of 49L, 49C, and 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set as a pulse counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. In the gaming machine 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”. The symbol at the symbol position (see FIG. 4) indicated by the symbol counter value corresponds to the symbol located on the center line 8c. For example, when the symbol counter of the left reel 3L is “0”, the cherry at the symbol position “0” in the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 is located on the center line 8c.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. By the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  A symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 4) is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface. This symbol arrangement table includes code numbers from “00” to “20” that are sequentially assigned at fixed rotation pitches of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the position where the reel index is output. A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated with each other.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by a stop operation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the reel 3 by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, four frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within 4 frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within four frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding reel is stopped. In addition, in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the gaming machine 1 relates to an internal winning combination having a higher priority when there are a plurality of symbols related to establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line. Here, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a small role. Next, the 3rd priority rank is a combination of symbols related to the bonus (however, the 2nd priority rank may be a combination of symbols related to the bonus, and the 3rd priority rank may be a combination of symbols related to the small role). When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel 3, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is set to “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “4”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. Further, the number of sliding symbols is the amount of rotation of the reel 3 from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS until the corresponding reel 3 stops rotating. Is defined as “4”.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the display combination retrieval process, that is, the determination process of the formation / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The display combination is searched based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 17) stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout amount corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is displayed in the main RAM 33. Add to credit counter. Further, the number of medals paid out is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70, and based on this, the number of medals paid out and the updated number of credits are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub control circuit 70 determines effect data based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effect processes. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a sub ROM 72, a sub RAM 73, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, and various LEDs 111 to 113 and 284.

  The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, lighting control of various LEDs 111 to 113 and 284 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives a gaming state and various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information in the sub RAM 73. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information and the like stored in the sub RAM 73, thereby producing effects such as the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the various LEDs 111 to 113 and 284. The contents of the production to be performed by the device are determined. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect data, and controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and lighting of the various LEDs 111 to 113 and 284. To do. The upper panel 101, the lower panel 102, and the waist panel 103 are each provided with a plurality of LEDs, which are controlled by input / output processing of ports (not shown) provided individually. Therefore, it is possible to control lighting / extinguishing individually by each port.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining effect data and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  Further, as described later, the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the stock counter based on the determination that the red bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, when the confrontation effect is selected as the effect group content in the normal effect group selection table (see FIG. 34), the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content during the confrontation effect by lottery based on the value of the stock counter. Further, the sub CPU 71 produces a “first game winning” effect that suggests that the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination for the player in the first game after the start of the confrontation effect. In some cases, no selection is made, and when the value of the stock counter is less than 1, selection is made with a predetermined probability. Further, when the value of the stock counter is less than 1 for the “3rd game winning” effect, which suggests that the bonus combination is determined to be an internal winning combination for the player in the third game after the start of the confrontation effect Do not choose The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment constitutes a point giving means and an effect mode determining means of the present invention. Moreover, the liquid crystal display device 5 of this embodiment comprises the alerting | reporting means of this invention.

  The sub ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, main board communication processing for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, lamp control tasks for controlling light output from the LEDs 111 to 113, 284, speakers 21L and 21R. A sound control task for controlling the output of sound by the sound, an effect registration process for determining the content of the effect, a drawing control process for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, etc. Remember. On the other hand, the data storage area is a table storage area for storing an effect lottery table, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. And an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern and the like.

  The sub RAM 73 is used as temporary work storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the sub RAM 73 stores information such as commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters and various flags. The sub RAM 73 stores the value of the stock counter. Note that the sub-RAM 73 of this embodiment constitutes the accumulated point storage means of the present invention.

  The rendering processor 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of activation. The rendering processor 74 generates image data by superimposing the image data developed on the drawing SDRAM 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23 by the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76 of a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the rendering processor 74 and displays a display image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, switching banks).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the digital sound data selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the effect data into analog sound data, and transmits the analog sound data to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, sounds corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 44) and the number of lotteries for each gaming state. Thereby, the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries to be used are determined according to the gaming state.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a general gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when an internal lottery process (see FIG. 44) described later is performed, that is, when an internal winning combination is determined. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each set value and winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values “0” to “21” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” to “3” are defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one combination, and one or more combinations are determined as internal winning combinations in accordance with the small combination / replay data pointer, and BB1, BB2 + BB3, in accordance with the bonus data pointer. Any bonus combination of MB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the set value is 6 and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 8 is determined to be the internal lottery table, if the extracted random number value is “60”, first, the main CPU 31 The lottery value “36” corresponding to the winning number “32” is subtracted from “60”. The subtraction result is “60−36 = 24”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “54” corresponding to the winning number “31” from the subtracted value “24”. The subtraction result is “24−54 = −30”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number “31” as the internal winning combination, that is, “0” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “2” as the bonus data pointer. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. That is, lottery values are defined in the various lottery tables in association with items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 8, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “32” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state includes the winning numbers “2” to “4”, “6”, “7”, “9”, “12” to “14”, “16” to “18”, “21”. ~ "23" specifies a numerical value of any one of "1" to "3", "5", "6", "8" as a small role / replay data pointer, and a bonus data pointer Since any numerical value of “1” to “3” is defined, the winning numbers “2” to “4”, “6”, “7”, “9”, “12” to “14” ”,“ 16 ”to“ 18 ”, or“ 21 ”to“ 23 ”, one or more combinations are determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small combinations or replays. At the same time, any bonus combination (BB1, BB2 + BB3, MB) is determined as an internal winning combination.

  In addition, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state includes the winning numbers “1”, “5”, “8”, “10”, “11”, “15”, “19”, “20”, “24” to “24” to “24” 29 ”is defined as any one of“ 1 ”to“ 14 ”as the small role / replay data pointer, and“ 0 ”is defined as the bonus data pointer. When the numbers “1”, “5”, “8”, “10”, “11”, “15”, “19”, “20”, “24” to “29” are determined, Only one or more combinations from the small combination or replay are determined as the internal winning combination, and the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination.

  Furthermore, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, for the winning numbers “30” to “32”, a numerical value “0” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “1” is used as the bonus data pointer. Since any numerical value of “3” is defined, when the winning number “30” to the winning number “32” is determined, only one bonus combination (BB1, BB2 + BB3, MB) It is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has a lottery value so that the probability that the winning numbers “10”, “13”, “14”, “16”, “32” are determined increases as the set value increases. It prescribes. The winning numbers other than the winning numbers “10”, “13”, “14”, “16”, and “32” are determined with the same probability regardless of the size of the set value. Therefore, the larger the set value, the more advantageous for the player. The set value can be arbitrarily set by the administrator of the gaming machine 1 within the range of “1” to “6”.

  The internal lottery table used in each RT gaming state shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 is the internal lottery for the general gaming state except for the rows corresponding to the winning numbers “19”, “20”, “24” to “29”. It has the same configuration as the table. The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except for the rows corresponding to the winning numbers “19”, “20”, and “24” to “32”. It has become. The small role / replay data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “19”, “20”, “24” to “29” correspond to replay that enables replay without inserting medals, as will be described later. . That is, the replay winning probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is determined by making each lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers “19”, “20”, “24” to “29” different for each internal lottery table. It can be different for each state.

  Here, attention is paid to the sum of lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “19” to “29” in the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. In the case of the set value “6”, the total value in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is “9628”, the total value in the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state is “8980”, and the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state The total value in the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is “8978”, and the total value in the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is “16384”.

  Further, since the small role / replay data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “19” to “29” correspond to replay as described later, the replay winning probability in the general gaming state is “9628/65536 ( The replay winning probability in the RT1 gaming state is “8980/65536 (about 13.70%)”, and the replay winning probability in the RT2 gaming state is “47561/65536 (about 72.57). %) ”, The replay winning probability in the RT3 gaming state becomes“ 8978/65536 (about 13.70%) ”, and the replay winning probability in the RT4 gaming state becomes“ 16384/65536 (25%) ”.

  Thus, changing only the lottery value corresponding to the replay according to the game state leads to changing only the replay winning probability and not changing the winning probability of other combinations. Furthermore, changing only the replay winning probability and not changing the winning probability of other roles will change the probability (losing probability) of losing in internal lottery (no role will be determined as an internal winning combination). It leads to. Specifically, when the winning probability of a role other than replay is fixed, increasing only the replay winning probability (increasing the lottery value) leads to lowering the loss probability, and lowering only the replay winning probability. That (decreasing the lottery value) leads to an increase in the loss probability. That is, the larger the lottery value corresponding to the replay, the more advantageous for the player, and the smaller the lottery value corresponding to the replay, the more disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, when the game states are arranged in order from the player's advantage, RT2 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, general gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT3 gaming state (excluding RB gaming state and MB gaming state described later) are obtained. ).

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the RB gaming state internal lottery table, since the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is specified so that the total of the lottery values is “65536”, in the RB gaming state, With the probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”, the small winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the player can play a game advantageously in the RB gaming state.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the relationship between the transition conditions of each gaming state in the gaming machine 1 and the gaming state of the transition destination will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, a BB gaming state (RB gaming state), and an MB gaming state (CB gaming state).

  First, when the bonus state (BB gaming state (RB gaming state), MB gaming state (CB gaming state)) ends, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, transition to the general gaming state is made based on the fact that an RT1 end symbol, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In the general gaming state, transition to the RT2 gaming state is made based on the fact that a replay 4 or RT2 start symbol (to be described later) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the RT2 gaming state, the bonus game (BB1, BB2 + BB3, MB) returns to the general gaming state on condition that 50 games are consumed without being determined as an internal winning combination. Further, in the general gaming state, transition to the RT3 gaming state is made based on the fact that replay 2 or replay 3 described later is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the RT3 gaming state, the bonus game (BB1, BB2 + BB3, MB) returns to the general gaming state on condition that 256 games are consumed without being determined as an internal winning combination. As described above, there is a possibility that the general gaming state may shift to the RT2 gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the general gaming state or the RT3 gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, depending on the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the active line. is there. Therefore, the general gaming state may be referred to as CZ (Chance Zone).

  Further, in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, or the general gaming state, the transition to the RT4 gaming state is made on condition that the bonus combination (BB1, BB2 + BB3, MB) is determined as the internal winning combination. The RT4 gaming state is terminated when the bonus combination determined as the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Also, in the RT4 gaming state, a transition is made to the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state on condition that a bonus combination is established. Each of the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out (332 in the BB gaming state and 100 in the MB gaming state). In the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state is repeatedly operated until 332 medals are paid out, and in the MB gaming state, the CB gaming state is repeatedly operated until 100 medals are paid out. When the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state are finished, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the internal winning combination determination table for bonus combination / replay and the internal winning combination determination table for bonus stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 44) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag is a combination of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 7 (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 7) each of which is described later with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storage area).

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 15, hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “21” are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to cherry 1 + cherry 3 to cherry 10 (hereinafter abbreviated as a cherry role group). The small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to red bell 1 to red bell 3 (hereinafter abbreviated as a red bell role group). The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to green bell 1 + green bell 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as green bell role group). The small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to red bell 1 to red bell 3 + green bell 1 + green bell 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as both bell role groups). The small role / replay data pointer “5” corresponds to cherry 1 to cherry 9 + mountain 1 + mountain 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as a mountain combination group). The small role / replay data pointer “6” corresponds to cherry 1 to cherry 10 + mountain 1 + mountain 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as a special mountain combination group). The small role / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to replay 1 to replay 3 + replay 5 (hereinafter abbreviated as a replay role group). The small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 4 to replay 7 (hereinafter abbreviated as a special replay role group). The small role / replay data pointer “9” corresponds to replay 1 to replay 7 (hereinafter abbreviated as 6-choice replay (1-2-3)). The small role / replay data pointer “10” corresponds to replay 1 to replay 5 (hereinafter abbreviated as 6-choice replay (1-3-2)). The small role / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to replay 2 to replay 6 (hereinafter abbreviated as 6-choice replay (2-1-3)). The small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to replay 2 to replay 5 + replay 7 (hereinafter abbreviated as 6-choice replay (2-3-1)). The small role / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to replay 1 to replay 6 (hereinafter abbreviated as 6-option replay (3-1-2)). The small role / replay data pointer “14” corresponds to replay 1 to replay 5 + replay 7 (hereinafter abbreviated as 6-choice replay (3-2-1)).

  The small combination / replay data pointers “15” to “21” that may be determined only in the RB gaming state are composed of a combination of multiple small combinations. The contents are as indicated by the hit request flag data stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 25). A combination of small roles relating to the small character / replay data pointer “15” is abbreviated as JAC Bell 1. A combination of small combinations relating to the small combination / replay data pointer “16” is abbreviated as JAC Bell 2. The combination of small roles relating to the small character / replay data pointer “17” is abbreviated as JAC Bell 3. A combination of small roles relating to the small pointer / replay data pointer “18” is abbreviated as a JAC special bell. The combination of the small combination relating to the small combination / replay data pointer “19” is abbreviated as JAC donbottom. The combination of small roles relating to the small character / replay data pointer “20” is abbreviated as JAC Don Top. A combination of small roles relating to the small pointer / replay data pointer “21” is abbreviated as JAC Don Center.

  When the red bell role group (replay / small role data pointer “2”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation on the left reel 3L stops the red bell symbol on the active line. If it is performed at a timing when the stop cannot be performed (stop start position is “9” to “19”), an RT1 end symbol described later is stopped and displayed on the active line. Similarly, when the green bell combination group (replay / small role data pointer “3”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation on the left reel 3L stops the green bell symbol on the active line. When it is performed at a timing at which it cannot be performed (stop start position is “0” to “8”, “20”), an RT1 end symbol described later is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Further, when both the bell combination groups (replay / small combination data pointer “4”) are determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation is performed at any timing on all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Even so, any of red bells 1 to 3 and green bells 1 and 2 described later is always stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, the player will not miss it.

  Also, the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” in parentheses of each 6-option replay such as 6-option replay (1-2-3) are “left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel”, respectively. Means. For example, when 6-choice replay (1-2-3) is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop operation is the right reel. If it is for 3R, the replay 4 or the replay 5 is always stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation (when the replay 5 is stopped and displayed on the active line) At the same time, the RT2 start symbol is also stopped and displayed on the active line.) On the other hand, when the 6-choice replay (1-2-3) is determined as the internal winning combination, if the stop operation is not performed in the order of the left reel 3L → the middle reel 3C → the right reel 3R, the replay 2 Alternatively, the replay 3 is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the general gaming state (CZ), when the replay 4 or RT2 start symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, it shifts to the RT2 gaming state, while replay 2 or replay 3 stops on the active line. Since the display shifts to the RT3 gaming state by displaying, for the player, the stop operation is performed in the order corresponding to the numbers in parentheses (“1”, “2”, “3”) of the 6-option replay. Is advantageous. Therefore, the order corresponding to the numerical values in parentheses (“1”, “2”, “3”) in the 6-option replay is referred to as “correct answer push order”, and the other order is referred to as “incorrect answer push order”.

  In addition, when the JAC special bell (replay / pocket data pointer “18”) that can be determined as the internal winning combination only in the RB gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination, the irregular push (the first stop operation is the left reel). Only when the stop start position for the left reel 3L is “11”, JAC special roles are arranged on the RB special line 8f (see FIG. 67 (a)). When JAC special roles are aligned on the special line 8f during RB, the replay symbols are aligned on any ineffective line (in FIG. 67 (a), the replay symbols are aligned on the cross-down line 8e. ). On the other hand, if the JAC special bell is determined as an internal winning combination, and there is no JAC special combination on the special line 8f in the RB, any of the nine combined roles (the number of sheets to be paid out is 9 In this case, the combination that is a sheet is stopped and displayed on the special line 8f during RB (see FIG. 67B).

  In addition, when the JAC bell 1 (replay / pocket data pointer “15”) that can be determined as an internal winning combination only in the RB gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “ When the first and second stop operations are performed at the timings “12” to “16” and the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “9” to “11”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d. However, the don symbol is not stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d even if the third stop operation on the right reel 3R is performed at any timing. On the other hand, when the JAC don bottom (replay / pocket data pointer “19”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “12” to “16”, and the stop start of the middle reel 3C is started. When the first and second stop operations are performed at the timings of “9” to “11”, the don symbol is displayed as a stoppage on the bottom line 8d, and the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “ When the third stop operation is performed at the timing of “13” to “15”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d.

  Further, when the JAC bell 2 (replay / pocket data pointer “16”) which can be determined as an internal winning combination only in the RB gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “ When the first and second stop operations are performed at the timings “12” to “16” and the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “9” to “11”, the don symbol is displayed as a stop on the top line 8b. However, the don symbol is not stopped and displayed on the top line 8b no matter what timing the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. On the other hand, when the JAC don top (replay / pocket data pointer “20”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “12” to “16”, and the middle reel 3C is stopped. When the first and second stop operations are performed at the timing of the start position “9” to “11”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the top line 8b in a tempered shape, and the stop start position of the right reel 3R is When the third stop operation is performed at the timing of “13” to “15”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the top line 8b.

  When the JAC bell 3 (replay / small role data pointer “17”), which can be determined as an internal winning combination only in the RB gaming state, is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “ When the first and second stop operations are performed at the timings “12” to “16” and the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “9” to “11”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c. However, the don symbol is not stopped and displayed on the center line 8c no matter what timing the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. On the other hand, when the JAC don center (replay / pocket data pointer “21”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “12” to “16”, and the middle reel 3C is stopped. When the first and second stop operations are performed at timings where the start position is “9” to “11”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c in the form of a pie-pie, and the stop start position of the right reel 3R is When the third stop operation is performed at the timing of “13” to “15”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c.

  When the JAC don bottom, JAC don top, and JAC don center are determined as the internal winning combination, irregular pushing is performed, and the stop start positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are “0”, “1”, If it is either “19” or “20”, the red 7 symbols are aligned and stopped on the top line 8b.

  Next, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “3” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1. The bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2 + BB3 (the winning combination of BB2 and BB3). The bonus data pointer “3” corresponds to the MB.

  Next, the symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to privilege provision displayed on the active line, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, a storage area type, and a payout number are defined. The data indicating the display combination is a combination of display combination storage area 1 to display combination storage area 8 (hereinafter referred to as display combination storage area 1 to display combination storage area 8) each consisting of 1 byte described later with reference to FIG. 26. Data stored in any of the storage areas). Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  For example, when “cherry symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is stopped on the active line, cherry 1 is determined as the display combination, and “00000001” is stored in the display combination storage area 1. When cherry 1 is determined as the display combination, one medal is paid out regardless of whether the number of inserted coins is two or three. In the symbol combination table, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used.

  When any one of the replays 1 to 7 (replays 1 to 7 are collectively referred to as “replay”) is determined as a display combination, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game in which any one of the replays 1 to 7 is established is automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value.

  In addition, as described above, replay 2 and replay 3 are determined as display combinations when any 6-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination and a stop operation is performed in the order of pressing incorrect answers. It is a role to be played. The replay 4 and the replay 5 are roles determined as display combinations when any 6-option replay is determined as an internal winning combination and a stop operation is performed in the correct push order. When the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order and the replay 5 is determined as the display combination, any of the RT2 start symbols 1 and 2 (RT2 start symbols 1 and 2 are collectively referred to as RT2 start symbols) at the same time. Is determined as a display combination.

  In addition, when the red bell role group or the green bell role group is determined as the internal winning role, the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L. If it is not determined as a display combination, any of RT1 end symbols 1 to 5 (RT1 end symbols 1 to 5 are collectively referred to as RT1 end symbols) is determined as a display combination.

  When any of BB1 to BB3 is determined as a display combination, the BB gaming state is activated, and when MB is determined as a display combination, the MB gaming state is activated.

  Next, a bonus operation time table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB gaming state, the MB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the CB gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, termination conditions relating to the BB gaming state, the MB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the CB gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “332” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the BB gaming state end condition. In addition, as an MB gaming state end condition, “100” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter. Further, in the bonus operation time table, “12” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB gaming state. Further, in the bonus operation time table, “1” and “1” are defined as the CB gaming state end condition for the value of the number of games allowed and the number of games possible for winning, respectively. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 332. The MB gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 100. Also, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 12 times or winning 8 times. Further, the CB gaming state is ended when a game is played once or when a prize is won once.

  Here, the game characteristics in the BB gaming state will be described. First, as case 1, when 9 games are played in each game, the number of games reaches 37 in 37 games and the BB gaming state ends. Also, as case 2, if an eight-card combination (JAC special combination) is established for only one game by the 37th game, “9 × 36 games + 8 × 1 game = 332” is reached and the BB gaming state is reached. finish. Therefore, as case 3, if 8 games (JAC special role) are established for 2 games by the 37th game, it becomes "9 games x 35 games + 8 games x 2 games = 331 games" and the BB gaming state continues. To do. Furthermore, if the winning combination is established in the next game, the number of inserted medals for one game will increase, but the net increase will be the largest. Here, when calculating the net increase in each of cases 1 to 3, in case 1, “333 pieces-2 pieces × 37 games = 259 pieces” and in case 2, “332 pieces-2 pieces × 37 games = 258 pieces”. Thus, in case 3, “9 × 36 games + 8 × 2 games−2 × 38 games = 264”. In addition, since the probability that the JAC special bell that can establish the eight-card combination (JAC special combination) in the BB gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination is “8192/65536 = 12.5%” It is calculated that the JAC special bell is determined as an internal winning combination about 4.6 times by the 37th game. In other words, the player can maximize the net increase in the number of winnings by establishing 8 winning combinations (JAC special winning combinations) 2 times out of 4.6 times. In addition, when the JAC special bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the JAC special bell winning sound effect is output from the speakers 21L and 21R to notify the player that the internal winning combination is the JAC special bell. The

  Next, the RT transition related symbol priority table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the RT transition related symbol priority table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 1, there are a plurality of roles (referred to as RT transition-related symbols) related to transition between the respective gaming states of the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, and two or more of these roles are included. At the same time, there is a possibility of being determined as a display combination. As described above, when two or more RT transition-related symbols are simultaneously determined as display combinations, the RT transition-related symbol priority table defines which RT transition-related symbols are prioritized.

  Here, a case where two or more RT transition related symbols are simultaneously determined as a display combination will be described with reference to FIG. First, regarding the case 1, when the red bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, when the stop position (scheduled stop position) of each reel is “14-13-14”, on the cross-up line 8a The RT1 end symbol 4 is stopped and displayed, and the RT2 start symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c (see FIG. 67C). In this case, the RT1 end symbol 4 is prioritized according to the RT transition related symbol priority table. Therefore, if the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state. If the gaming state is other than the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state is not shifted. For case 2, RT1 end symbol 3 and RT1 end symbol 4 are simultaneously determined as display combinations, but since both are RT transition related symbols for ending the RT1 gaming state, If the state is the RT1 gaming state, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state. If the gaming state is other than the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state is not shifted.

  Next, Case 3 to Case 6 occur only when the special replay combination group is in any of the gaming states of RT2 gaming state to RT4 gaming state determined as the internal winning combination. Even if the RT transition related symbol is given priority, it is not involved in the transition of the gaming state.

  Next, in cases 7 and 8, the internal winning combination is any 6-option replay (the 6-option replay is determined as the internal winning combination only in the general gaming state), and from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state A case where the replay 4 (and RT2 start symbol 1 (case 8)) for transitioning the gaming state and the RT1 end symbol 4 for transitioning the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state are determined as the display combination. It is. In this case, since the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 end symbol 4 has no meaning, and the transition to the RT2 gaming state is made based on the replay 4 (in the case 8, the replay 4 has priority over the RT2 start symbol 1). To do.

  Case 9 shows that when any 6-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the replay 4 for transitioning the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state and the RT2 start symbol 2 overlap. In this case, it is determined as a display combination. In this case, based on the replay 4, a transition is made from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  Cases 10 and 11 have an RT2 start symbol 1 (or RT2 start symbol 2) that transitions the game state from the general game state to the RT2 game state when any 6-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general game state. ) And the replay 5 that is not involved in the transition of the gaming state are determined as the display combination. In this case, based on the RT2 start symbol 1 (or RT2 start symbol 2), the general gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state.

  Case 12 includes replay 2 for transitioning the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT3 gaming state when the six-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, and from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. This is a case where the replay 4 for shifting the gaming state and the RT1 end symbol 4 for shifting the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state are determined as the display combination. In this case, since the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 end symbol 4 has no meaning, and since the replay 2 is prioritized over the replay 4, the transition to the RT3 gaming state is made based on the replay 2.

  Case 13 includes replay 2 for transitioning the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT3 gaming state when the six-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, and from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. This is a case where the replay 4 for shifting the gaming state is determined as a display combination in an overlapping manner. In this case, since the replay 2 is prioritized over the replay 4, a transition is made from the general gaming state to the RT3 gaming state based on the replay 2.

  Case 14 includes replay 2 for transitioning the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT3 gaming state when any 6-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, and a replay that is not involved in the transition of the gaming state. 5 is a case where the display combination is determined redundantly. In this case, based on the replay 2, a transition is made from the general gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  Case 15 includes replay 2 for transitioning the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT3 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state when any 6-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. This is a case in which the RT1 end symbol 4 for transitioning the gaming state is determined as a display combination in an overlapping manner. In this case, since the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 end symbol 4 has no meaning and shifts to the RT3 gaming state based on the replay 2.

  Next, referring to FIG. 21, when the red bell role group, the green bell role group, or both bell role groups are determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order and the stop start position (pressed position) are determined. A stop type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: bell).

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the red bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, forward pressing is performed (the first stop operation is the left reel 3L), and the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is “0” to If it is either “8” or “20”, one of red bells 1 to 3 is stopped on the active line, while the stop start position for the left reel 3L is “9” to “19”. In the case of any of the above, any of the RT1 end symbols 1 to 5 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, when the red bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the irregular push (the first stop operation is other than the left reel 3L), and the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is “0” to “8”, If it is “20”, one of red bells 1 to 3 is stopped on the active line, while the stop start position for the left reel 3L is any one of “9” to “19”. In some cases, no combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the red bell role group, when the stop operation for the left reel 3L is performed at a timing at which the red bell symbol cannot be stopped on the effective line, the red bell 1 to red bell 3 constituting the red bell role group are displayed. Since the stop display is not displayed on the active line, the red bell role group may be missed (the same applies to the green bell role group below).

  Similarly, when the green bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, forward pressing (first stop operation is the left reel 3L), and the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is “0” to “8”, If it is “20”, one of the RT1 end symbols 1 to 5 is stopped on the active line, while the stop start position for the left reel 3L is any one of “9” to “19”. If it is, either of the green bells 1 and 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, when the green bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the irregular push (the first stop operation is other than the left reel 3L), and the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is “0” to “8”, If it is any one of “20”, no combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, while if the stop start position for the left reel 3L is any one of “9” to “19”. Any of the green bells 1 and 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  When both the bell combination groups are determined as the internal winning combination, any one of the red bells 1 to 3 and the green bells 1 and 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the operation order and the stop start position.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, description will be given of the stop forms of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the stop operation order and the stop start position (pressed position) when the 6-option replay is determined as the internal winning combination. To do. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: 6-choice replay).

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the 6-choice replay is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 4 or the replay 5 is stopped on the active line when the operation order is the correct pushing order regardless of the stop start position. When it is displayed and the operation order is an incorrect answer pressing order, Replay 2 or Replay 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, when the replay 5 is stopped and displayed on the active line, any one of the RT2 start symbols 1 and 2 is simultaneously stopped and displayed on the active line. Note that, as described in case 7 to case 15 of FIG. 20, a plurality of RT transition related symbols may be stopped and displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the stop type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the stop operation sequence and the stop start position (pressed position) when the JAC special bell is determined as the internal winning combination will be described. To do. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an operation order / stop start position-stop symbol correspondence table (internal winning combination: JAC special bell).

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the JAC special bell is determined as the internal winning combination, when the forward push (the first stop operation is the left reel 3L), any one on the effective line regardless of the stop start position. These nine winning combinations are stopped and displayed. Further, when the JAC special bell is determined as the internal winning combination, when the irregular push (the first stop operation is other than the left reel 3L) and the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is “11”, If the eight-piece combination (JAC special combination 1 or JAC special combination 2) is stopped on the active line, and the stop start position for the left reel 3L is any one other than “11”, Any nine winning combinations are displayed in a stopped state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a description will be given of the probability that a don symbol combination from the don symbol template will be obtained when a JAC combination excluding the JAC special bell is determined as an internal winning combination. As described above, when the JAC bell 1 or the JAC don bottom is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is the timing “12” to “16”, and the stop start position of the middle reel 3C When the first and second stop operations are performed at the timing of “9” to “11”, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d in a ten-pie shape. As a result of the first and second stop operations being performed at such timing, when the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d in a tempered shape, the probability that the internal winning combination is the JAC don bottom is the RB gaming state. It is “148 / (55444 + 148) = about 0.27%” from the internal lottery table (see FIG. 13). That is, when the don symbol is displayed as a stop on the bottom line 8d, the player performs the third stop operation at the timing of the stop start positions “13” to “15” with respect to the right reel 3R. The probability that the don symbols are aligned on the bottom line 8d is about 0.27%.

  Similarly, when JAC Bell 2 or JAC Don Top is determined as an internal winning combination, the probability that the internal winning combination is JAC Don Top in the case where the Don symbol is stopped and displayed on the top line 8b in the form of a temper From the internal lottery table for RB gaming state (see FIG. 13), “146 / (1314 + 146) = 10%”. That is, when the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the top line 8b in the form of a temper, the player performs the third stop operation at the timing of the stop start positions “13” to “15” with respect to the right reel 3R. The probability that the don symbols are aligned on the top line 8b is 10%.

  Similarly, when the JAC Bell 3 or JAC Don Center is determined as the internal winning combination, the probability that the internal winning combination is the JAC Don Center when the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c in the form of a temper. From the RB gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 13), “146 / (146 + 146) = 50%”. That is, when the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c in a tempered shape, the player performs the third stop operation at the timing of the stop start positions “13” to “15” with respect to the right reel 3R. The probability that the don symbols are aligned on the center line 8c is 50%.

  In the case where the JAC don center is determined as an internal winning combination and the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “13”, the don symbol can be stopped only in the middle / lower region H. By performing special stop control, the don symbol may be stopped in the right / lower region I, and the don symbol may be aligned on the bottom line 8d.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area, the display winning combination storing area, and the carryover winning combination storing area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 7. The internal winning combination storing area 1 to the internal winning combination storing area 7 are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 33, and store internal winning combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. For example, the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination storing area 1 store “1” data, respectively, so that cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, cherry 4, cherry 5, Cherry 6, Cherry 7, and Cherry 8 indicate internal winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the display combination storage area is composed of a display combination storage area 1 to a display combination storage area 8, each of which is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33, and stores display combination information. To do. The display combination storage area has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area except for the display combination storage area 8. When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area. The display combination storage area 8 stores data indicating an RT1 end symbol or an RT2 start symbol that cannot be an internal winning combination and can be a display combination.

  Next, the carryover combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area stores the data “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “3”, and is in the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, BB3 carryover state, and MB carryover state, respectively. Indicates whether or not. Here, the BB1 carryover state refers to a state in which BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination. The same applies to the BB2 carryover state, the BB3 carryover state, and the MB carryover state. Note that the gaming state in the carryover state is the RT4 gaming state.

  Next, the game state flag storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the game state flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The game state flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33. The game state flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “7”, so that the BB gaming state, the MB gaming state, the RB gaming state, the CB gaming state, It indicates whether the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, or the RT4 gaming state. That is, it indicates whether each game state flag is on or off.

  Next, various game states managed by the sub control circuit 70 will be described. The gaming state (sub) managed by the sub control circuit 70 includes CZ gaming state (corresponding to RT1 gaming state and general gaming state in the main control circuit 60), RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, and BB gaming. State, MB game state. The sub control circuit 70 manages which gaming state is in the sub RAM 73 based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 or the like. For example, when the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 60 is the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state (sub) managed by the sub-control circuit 70 becomes the CZ gaming state, and the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 60 Is in the RT2 gaming state, the gaming state (sub) managed by the sub-control circuit 70 is also the RT2 gaming state.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 determines that (i) the red bell role group or the green bell role group is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state, or (ii) the 6-option replay is determined as the internal winning combination in the CZ gaming state. In such a case, the navigation information is notified so that the player can advantageously play the game. Specifically, in the case of (i), the two-option bell navigation information indicating which role of the red bell role group or the green bell role group is determined as the internal winning role is notified. In the case of (ii), the navigation information suggesting the correct pressing order is notified according to the type of 6-choice replay determined as the internal winning combination. Thereby, in the case of (i), the stop operation is performed according to the navigation information (for example, if the internal winning combination is the red bell combination group, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “0” to “8”, “20”. By performing the stop operation at the timing), either of the red bells 1 to 3 or the green bells 1 and 2 related to the internal winning combination can be established. In the case of (ii), the gaming state can be shifted from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state by performing a stop operation according to the navigation information. In the case of (ii), navigation information (1/2 navigation information) suggesting only the pressing order related to the first stop operation in the correct pressing order may be notified.

  In the case of (ii), the sub CPU 71 notifies the navigation information only when the navigation acquisition state is set. That is, in the case of (ii), navigation information is notified if the navigation acquisition state is set, and 1/2 navigation information is notified if the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is set. As a method of informing navigation information, for example, in the case of (i), a character wearing red or green clothes is displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23 according to the internal winning combination, and in the case of (ii) There is a method of displaying in the liquid crystal display area 23 how the character instructs the correct pressing order before each stop operation is performed.

  Further, the AT mode is used as a reference when the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not to set the navigation acquisition state. The AT mode includes “mode 0” to “mode 6” and “penalty”, and changes depending on the mode transition lottery or the like as appropriate. The continuation rate of mode 0 is about 20%, the continuation rate of mode 1 is about 50%, the continuation rate of mode 2 is about 75%, the continuation rate of mode 3 is about 85%, and the continuation rate of mode 4 is At about 95%, the continuation rate of mode 5 is about 100%, and the continuation rate of mode 6 is about 100%. The continuation rate indicates the probability that the cycle of CZ gaming state → RT2 gaming state → CZ gaming state can be continued. Basically, the winning of the navigation winning lottery table for each internal winning combination during RT2, which will be described later with reference to FIG. This is the total value of the probability and the probability (about 16.7%) of applying the correct push order of the 6-choice replay by yourself. Therefore, the continuation rate is higher in a higher mode in which navigation information is more easily notified in the CZ gaming state.

  When the AT mode is mode 0 or penalty, the navigation acquisition state or the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is not set. In addition, as shown in a bonus internal winning AT mode transition lottery table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, mode 5 is likely to fall to a lower AT mode when a bonus is established. Is most advantageous to maintain mode 4. The mode 6 is a mode for player relief, and is a mode that is shifted to when the RT3 gaming state is finished four times without determining the bonus combination as an internal winning combination. Penalty is a mode in which a transition is made when an irregular push (first stop operation other than the left reel 3L) is made when the red bell combination group or the green bell combination group is determined as the display combination. When the AT mode is mode 1 to mode 5 at the end of the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, the navigation acquisition state is always set.

  Even if the navigation acquisition state (complete navigation) is set in the CZ gaming state, even if the stop operation is mistakenly performed in an order different from the correct pushing order, the gaming machine 1 is Guarantees that the next CZ gaming state will be played with the navigation acquisition state set.

  Next, a bonus internal winning special lottery table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus lottery special lottery table for the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, if the stock counter is 1 or more and the bonus lottery is won, the AT lottery is won (the navigation acquisition state is won). The AT mode is a mode 4 that is advantageous to the player. The bonus lottery special lottery table is a table used when the bonus lottery special lottery table is performed. In the bonus lottery special lottery table, lottery values for winning / non-winning are defined for each set value. The stock counter is a counter that is incremented by 1 when the special replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state. Therefore, the value of the stock counter increases as the gaming time in the RT2 gaming state is longer. In addition, the probability that the special replay role group (small role / replay data pointer “8”) is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state is set as shown in the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 10). Since the value varies depending on the value, the lower the set value, the larger the value of the stock counter. When the special replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, any combination constituting the special replay combination group is always established.

  The various lottery methods performed by the sub CPU 71 in the sub control circuit 70 are lottery values based on lottery values, and the description is omitted because it is performed in the same manner as the internal lottery for determining the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 71 performs lottery, a random number value in the range of “0 to 32767” is acquired in advance, and a table used in the sub-control circuit 70, which is a lottery value Are defined so that the total of the lottery values is “32768”.

  Next, the bonus internal winning AT mode transition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT mode transition lottery table for bonus internal winning of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, if the stock counter is 0 or if the bonus winning special lottery is not won, the AT mode transition lottery is performed. The bonus internal winning AT mode transition lottery table is a table used when the AT mode transition lottery is performed. In the bonus internal winning AT mode transition lottery table, lottery values are defined so that a transition destination mode is determined for each set value according to a transition source mode that is the current AT mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the RT3 during AT3 AT mode transition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the AT mode transition lottery table during RT3 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, every game and AT mode transition lottery is performed in the RT3 gaming state. The AT mode transition lottery table during RT3 is a table used when performing the AT mode transition lottery. A lottery value is defined in the AT mode transition lottery table during RT3 so that the transition destination mode is determined according to the transition source mode and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the RT3 end-time AT lottery table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an AT lottery table at the end of RT3 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, AT content lottery is performed to determine whether or not to set the navigation acquisition state at the end of the RT3 gaming state. The RT 3 end AT lottery table is a table used when the AT content lottery is performed. In the RT lottery table at the end of RT3, lottery values are defined so that the AT contents are determined according to the current AT mode for each set value. AT content includes no navigation, 1/2 navigation, and complete navigation. When 1/2 navigation is determined, the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is set, and when complete navigation is determined, the navigation acquisition state is set. Note that according to the RT3 end-time AT lottery table, complete navigation is determined with a probability of 100% only in mode 6. That is, even in mode 5, complete navigation is not determined with a probability of 100% (the probability that complete navigation is determined is 50%).

  Next, the next bonus effect lottery table during CZ after the completion of mode 5 o'clock RT3 stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the next bonus effect lottery table during CZ after the end of mode 5 o'clock RT3 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, if the AT mode at the end of the RT3 gaming state is mode 5 (continuation rate 100%), mode 5 lottery is performed. If the lottery result of the mode 5 o'clock lottery is “next decision”, the correct answer will be given when any 6-option replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the CZ gaming state shifted from the RT3 gaming state. If the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing, an effect ("AT confirmed until next bonus on success" effect) is suggested which indicates that the complete navigation state will continue until the next bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. The “AT confirmed until next bonus when successful” effect is an effect of changing the background color or the like. The next bonus production lottery table during CZ after mode 5 o'clock RT3 ends is a table used when the mode 5 o'clock lottery is performed. In the next bonus effect lottery table during CZ after mode 3 o'clock RT3 ends, a lottery value is defined so that normal or next confirmation is determined.

  Next, the normal effect group selection table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the normal performance group selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The normal effect group selection table is a table used when selecting an effect group in the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state shifted from the RT3 gaming state. In the normal effect group selection table, lottery values are defined so that any of the confrontation effect, the in-process fireworks effect, and the A effect to the H effect is selected as the effect group content according to the internal winning combination.

  Next, an effect content selection table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect content selection table for confrontation effects of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect content selection table for in-process fireworks effects of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The sub ROM 72 stores another effect content selection table according to the effect group contents, but illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  The effect content selection table for confrontation effects shown in FIG. 35 is a table used when determining the effect contents during the confrontation effect when the confrontation effect is selected as the effect group content. In the production selection table for the production of confrontation, the content of the production is determined according to how many games are in the confrontation production, whether the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, or whether the stock counter is 1 or more. The lottery value is defined as follows.

  As the contents of the effect in the first game during the continuous confrontation effect, the first game equality continuation, the first game superiority continuation, or the first game win is defined. When the first game equality continuation or the first game superiority continuation is selected, the continuous confrontation effect continues in the second game. In addition, the content of the effect in the second game during the continuous confrontation effect is defined as winning the second game, losing the second game, or continuing the second game. When the second game continuation is selected, the continuous confrontation effect is continued in the third game. Further, only the third game win is specified as the effect contents in the third game during the continuous confrontation effect. That is, the continuous confrontation effect ends with a maximum of three games. Since the contents of the effect related to the win (the first game win, the second game win, the third game win) are selected only when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, When executed, the player can recognize that the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination (the effect relating to winning is referred to as a bonus notification effect). Similarly, the effect content related to losing (losing the second game) is selected only when the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, when the effect based on this effect content is executed, the player It can be recognized that the bonus combination is not determined as an internal winning combination.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 35, only when the stock counter is 1 or more, there is a possibility that the continuous confrontation effect continues until the third game and the bonus notification effect is performed. Further, only when the stock counter is less than 1, there is a possibility that the bonus notification effect is performed in the first game and the continuous confrontation effect is ended. Therefore, the timing of the bonus notification effect varies depending on the value of the stock counter. In addition, since the value of the stock counter basically becomes larger as the operating time of the gaming machine 1 is longer, the bonus notification effect is performed at an early stage of the first game and the second game when the operating time is short. If the operating time is long, the bonus notification effect may be delayed. In addition, if the operating time is long, the bonus notification effect is easy to be performed at the early stage of the first game and the second game, and if the operating time is short, the content of the effect for confrontation effect is selected so that the bonus notification effect is delayed. A table can also be configured. In addition, as described above, when the stock counter is 1 or more, the AT mode is shifted to mode 4 by winning the special lottery at the time of winning the bonus, so that the effect of winning the third game is executed. In addition, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the special lottery when the bonus is won.

  Conventionally, when a bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, a gaming machine for notifying that a bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability is known. In such a gaming machine, whether or not to notify is performed based on a probability performed in advance, and is not performed according to the skill of the player with respect to the game. Therefore, a player who has a low skill level for a game quits the game if the bonus combination is determined to be an internal winning combination even if the bonus combination is determined to be an internal winning combination. There is also. Accordingly, when a player with a low skill level for a game is determined as an internal winning combination, a game machine that immediately informs the information is selected, leading to a decrease in the operation of the game machine. On the other hand, a player with a high skill with respect to a game often avoids a gaming machine in which an effect is frequently executed, and a demand for a game machine with a different effect based on the skill of the player is high.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, as will be described later, the addition of the stock counter is a small role (for example, a mountain role group, a special mountain role, etc.) that will be missed if a stop operation is not performed at a specific timing. Group, cherry role group, red bell role group, green bell role group) may be determined as the internal winning combination, and the stock counter may be added when the small combination is established.

  In the case of this configuration, the fact that the value of the stock counter is large means that there are many times that a small role that will be missed is established, so that an advanced player with high skill in the game was playing a game On the other hand, if the value of the stock counter is small, it is estimated that a player who is not good at stopping operation is playing a game with a small number of times that a small role that has been missed is established, a low skill for the game Is done. As described above, when the value of the stock counter is large (1 or more), the continuous production may continue for a long time, and it may take time until the bonus notification production. In this case, the expectation of the advanced player can be improved. On the other hand, when the value of the stock counter is small (less than 1), the bonus notification effect is executed at an early stage where it is difficult to continue the continuous effect, so even if the player is not good at stopping operation, It is possible to ensure fairness in the game.

  There is no particular limitation on the value of the stock counter for determining the content of the presentation. For example, only when the value of the stock counter is 10 or more, the continuous confrontation production may be continued until the third game. When the value of the stock counter is 10 or more, the bonus lottery special lottery may be performed.

  The effect content selection table for in-process fireworks effects shown in FIG. 36 is a table used when determining the effect contents in the continuous in-process fireworks effect when the in-process fireworks effect is selected as the effect group contents. In the in-process fireworks production effect content selection table, the content of the production depends on how many games in the in-process fireworks production, the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, or the stock counter is 1 or more The lottery value is defined so that is determined.

  Failure, success, failure-> resurrection are defined as the content of the first game during the continuous in-process fireworks production. If failure → resurrection is selected, continuous in-process fireworks production continues in the second game. In addition, the content of the production in the second game during the continuous in-process fireworks production is defined as reviving → success. Since the effect content related to success (success, resurrection → success) is selected only when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, when the effect based on these effect contents is executed, the player It is possible to recognize that the combination is determined as an internal winning combination (the effect related to success is referred to as a bonus notification effect). Similarly, since the content related to the failure is selected only when the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination, when the direction based on these content is executed, the player will receive the bonus combination as the internal winning combination. It can be recognized that it has not been determined as a role.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36, only when the stock counter is 1 or more, there is a possibility that the continuous in-process fireworks effect continues until the second game and the bonus notification effect is performed. If the stock counter is less than 1, a bonus notification effect is performed in the first game. Therefore, the timing of the bonus notification effect varies depending on the value of the stock counter. In addition, as described above, when the stock counter is 1 or more, the AT mode is shifted to mode 4 by winning the bonus lottery special lottery. The player's expectation for the special lottery can be increased. When the stock counter is less than 1, the main character of the gaming machine 1 produces an in-game fireworks display. Production to be performed.

  In addition, the addition of the stock counter can be missed if a stop operation is not performed at a specific timing (for example, a mountain role group, a special mountain role group, a cherry role group, a red bell role group, a green bell). The combination of the stock counter may be added when the winning group is determined as an internal winning combination and the small combination is established. In the case of such a configuration, when an advanced player who has made a small number of times that a small role that may be missed is playing a game (when the value of the stock counter is large (stock counter is 1 or more)) The continuous production continues for a long time, and it may take time until the bonus announcement production, which can improve the expectation of advanced users. On the other hand, when a player who is not good at forming a winning combination is playing a game (when the value of the stock counter is small (less than 1)), a continuous announcement does not continue and a bonus notification is made at an early stage. Since the performance is executed, even a player who is not good at stopping operation can play the game with peace of mind, and can ensure fairness in the game.

  As described above, there is no particular limitation on the value of the stock counter for determining the content of the effect. For example, only when the value of the stock counter is 10 or more, the continuous in-process fireworks effect is continued until the second game. In addition, when the value of the stock counter is 10 or more, a special lottery at the time of winning a bonus may be performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the internal winning combination navigation acquisition lottery table during RT2 stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation acquisition lottery table classified by internal winning combination during RT2 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, when the navigation acquisition state is not set during the RT2 gaming state, a navigation acquisition lottery is performed for determining whether or not to set the navigation acquisition state for each game. The navigation winning lottery table classified by internal winning combination during RT2 is a table used when the navigation acquiring lottery is performed. In the navigation winning lottery table for each internal winning combination during RT2, a lottery value is defined so that winning / non-winning is determined according to the current AT mode and internal winning combination. Is set.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the RT2 AT mode transition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT mode transition lottery table during RT2 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, every game and AT mode transition lottery is performed in the RT2 gaming state. The AT mode transition lottery table during RT2 is a table used when performing the AT mode transition lottery. The lottery value is defined in the AT mode transfer lottery table during RT2 so that the transfer destination mode is determined according to the transfer source mode and the internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the AT mode shift lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 72 of the sub-control circuit 70 at the time of the 1st display at the 2nd selection bell in RT1 and CZ will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an AT mode transition lottery table at the time of 2 option bell left 1st display in RT1 and CZ of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state (sub) is the CZ gaming state, when the red bell combination group or the green bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, a lottery for temporarily determining the transition destination mode is performed. . When the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L and one of the red bells 1 to 3 and the green bells 1 and 2 is determined as the display combination, the AT mode is updated with the temporarily determined destination mode. To do. The RT mode / lottery 1st display AT mode transition lottery table for RT1 and CZ is a table used when performing lottery for temporarily determining the transition destination mode. In the RT1 / CZ 2-option bell left 1st display AT mode transition lottery table, lottery values are defined so that the transition destination mode is provisionally determined according to the transition source mode which is the current AT mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the BB mid win winning AT mode transition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of an AT mode transition lottery table during the BB donation of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state (sub) is the BB gaming state, when any JAC don (JAC don top, JAC don center, JAC don bottom) is determined as an internal winning combination, Do lottery to decide. The AT mode transfer lottery table during the BB donating is a table used when performing lottery to determine the transfer destination mode. In the BB donating AT mode transition lottery table, a lottery value is defined for each set value so that the transition destination mode is determined according to the transition source mode that is the current AT mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the AT mode lottery table at the time of 6-choice failure in CZ stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an AT mode transition lottery table when a 6-choice failure in CZ of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state (sub) is the CZ gaming state and the navigation acquisition state is not set, regardless of whether any 6-choice replay is determined as the internal winning combination, When the stop operation cannot be performed in the pressing order, lottery for determining the transfer destination mode is performed. The AT mode transition lottery table at the time of 6-choice failure in CZ is a table used when performing lottery to determine the transition destination mode. In the CZ 6-choice failure AT mode transition lottery table, lottery values are defined so that the destination mode is determined for each set value according to the source mode that is the current AT mode.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 42, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 31 will be described. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (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 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (S3). In this process, input checks of the medal sensor 22S and the start switch 6S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 70 (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying whether the game is an internal winning combination or a bonus combination formation game.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S7). When the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 49 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Controlled and rotation of each reel is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (S8). In this process, input of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the active line, and determines a payout number and the like based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, if the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 70 (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. It should be noted that the main CPU 31 does not transmit a display command while the stop button 7 is in the pressed state (the pressed state) during the third stop operation, and at the timing when the pressed state of the stop button 7 ends. Send a display command.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S12). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (S13). When determining that the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 46 (S14). 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 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S15). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (S16). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 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 selector solenoid is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (S36). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the inserted number counter to 2 (S37).

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the BB gaming state flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 stores a value in the effective line counter according to the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S41). Specifically, when the maximum value of the inserted number counter is 2 (when in the BB gaming state), the main CPU 31 stores 1 in the effective line counter, while the maximum value of the inserted number counter is 3 If it is (when not in the BB gaming state), 5 is stored in the active line counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a BET command to the sub control circuit 70 (S42). The BET command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted sheets.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch after S43, after S42, or when it is determined in S38 that the passage of medals has not been detected (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 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 6S is on (S46). ).

  When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S47). The selector solenoid is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries with reference to the internal lottery table determination table and the game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 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 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S66). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 31 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 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S70 or S69, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, and acquires a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area (S72). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16 and determines the winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer. Is acquired (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (S75).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S76). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S79, whereas when determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, The RT game state flag is turned off, and the RT game number counter is cleared (S77). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT4 gaming state flag (S78), and proceeds to S79.

  When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S78 or in S73, the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S76. Sometimes, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (S79). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over.

  Next, if the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns on all the small combination bits in the internal winning combination storing area (S80). Specifically, the main CPU 31 includes bits 0 to 7 in the internal winning combination storing area 1, bits 0 to 1 in the internal winning combination storing area 2, bits 0 to 6 in the internal winning combination storing area 3, and an internal winning combination storing area. Bits 0 to 7 of 5 and bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 6 are turned on. In the MB operating state, only the middle reel 3C of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be handled within 75 milliseconds after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by the stop switch 7CS. Stop the rotation of the reel. For this reason, the main CPU 31 determines either “0” frame or “1” frame as the number of sliding frames by setting the number of checks to “2” in the process of S103 described later (see FIG. 45). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R have been pressed (S101). When the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R have been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R (S102). The valid and invalid states of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 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 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed, the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window is included and 4 Up to the position of the individual symbol 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, the main CPU 31 searches for the symbol position having the highest priority among the symbol positions within the range of the number of checks based on the internal winning combination, the stop start position, and the stop operation sequence (S104). The stop start position is the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the effective line is determined as the position of the symbol having the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled in S163 of an interrupt process (see FIG. 49) described later, and the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The reels are stopped from rotating after waiting.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R whose operations are valid (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S101. On the other hand, when it determines that there are no stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation, the main CPU 31 Exit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the bonus end check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S121). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB / MB end processing (S122). In this process, when the BB gaming state flag is on, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are turned off. When the MB gaming state flag is on, the MB gaming state flag and the CB gaming state are turned off. The status flag is turned off. Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 gaming state flag (S123). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70 (S124). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S121 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter (S125). Specifically, the main CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 when there is a winning. Next, the main CPU 31 updates a game possible number counter (S126). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible game number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S127). When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB / CB is performed (S128). In this process, when the RB gaming state flag is on, the RB gaming state flag is turned off. On the other hand, when the CB gaming state flag is on, the CB gaming state flag is turned off. Also, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag or the RT3 gaming state flag is on (S131). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag or the RT3 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag or the RT3 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT gaming number counter by 1 (S132), and determines whether the RT gaming number counter has become zero. (S133).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S133 that the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 terminates the RT control process, whereas when it is determined that the RT game number counter is 0, it is on. The RT2 gaming state flag or the RT3 gaming state flag is turned off (S134), and the RT control process is terminated.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (BB1, BB2, BB3) or MB (S141). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB or MB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table shown in FIG. 18 and performs bonus operation processing (S142). In this process, when the display combination is BB, the BB gaming state flag is turned on, and 332 is set in the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, if the display combination is MB, the MB gaming state flag is turned on, and 100 is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT4 gaming state flag and clears the carryover combination storage area (S143). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 70 (S144). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB or MB in S141, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S145). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S146), and proceeds to S147. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not replay, S147 Migrate to

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an RT transition related symbol is included in the display combination (S147). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT combination-related symbol is not included in the display combination, it ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT transition related symbol is included in the display combination, the priority RT transition related symbol is determined with reference to the RT transition related symbol priority table shown in FIG. 19 (S148). However, when only one RT transition related symbol is included in the display combination, the RT transition related symbol is set as the priority RT transition related symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the game state flag and the RT game number counter in accordance with the determined priority RT transition-related symbol and game state (S149). Specifically, when the priority RT transition-related symbol is Replay 2 or Replay 3 and the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT3 gaming state flag is turned on and 256 is displayed in the RT gaming number counter. Set. When the priority RT transition-related symbol is the replay 4, RT2 start symbol and the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT2 gaming state flag is turned on and 50 is set in the RT gaming number counter. The Also, when the priority RT transition-related symbol is the RT1 end symbol and the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned off.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (S150). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming status flag or the MB gaming status flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while determining that the BB gaming status flag or the MB gaming status flag is on, Next, it is determined whether or not the corresponding RB gaming state flag or CB gaming state flag is on (S150). Note that the RB gaming status flag corresponds to the BB gaming status flag, and the CB gaming status flag corresponds to the MB gaming status flag.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding RB gaming state flag or CB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while the corresponding RB gaming state flag or CB gaming state flag is not on. When it is determined, the bonus operation time table shown in FIG. 18 is referred to, and RB / CB operation processing is performed (S152). Specifically, when the BB gaming state flag is on and the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB gaming state flag and sets 12 in the game possible number counter. 8 is set in the winning possible number counter. In addition, when the MB gaming state flag is on and the CB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the CB gaming state flag and sets 1 to the possible gaming number counter, Set 1 to the counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) under the control of the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S161). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked. When an input signal indicating that the maximum BET button 13 is pressed is detected from the maximum BET switch 13S, a BET command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 70.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is controlled so that when the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is requested, the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. Is done. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R 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 performs a lamp driving process (S164). Next, the main CPU restores the register (S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 50, the power interruption process will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the power interruption process of the present embodiment. In the gaming machine 1, even if a power switch provided in a power supply box (not shown) is turned off, power is supplied to the sub control circuit 70 (while the power supply plug of the power supply box is connected to an outlet). The power supply box supplies power for performing power interruption processing to the sub-control circuit 70 even when the power switch is off.) The power interruption processing is processing when the power switch is off. is there.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs other power interruption processing (S201). For example, processing such as register saving is performed. Next, the sub CPU 71 sets 3600000 (for 2 hours) in the power interruption timer (S202).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the power interruption timer (S203). The sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the power interruption timer every 2 milliseconds until the power interruption timer is determined to be 0 in S204. As a result, the power interruption timer becomes 0 after 2 hours from the processing of S202. When the power interruption timer becomes 0, the sub CPU 71 turns on the timer 0 flag (S205).

  Next, the power-on process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the power-on process according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs an initialization process to be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (S211). Next, the sub CPU 71 activates a lamp control task (S212). In the lamp control task, control processing for turning on the various LEDs 111 to 113 and 284 is performed. Next, the sub CPU 71 activates a sound control task (S213). In the sound control task, control processing for outputting sound from the speakers 21L and 21R is performed. Next, the sub CPU 71 activates the mother task (S214). In the mother task, control processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display area 23 is performed.

  Next, the initialization process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the initialization process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the timer 0 flag is on (S221). At this time, when determining that the timer 0 flag is on, the sub CPU 71 clears the carryover AT parameter (S222), and proceeds to S223. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the timer 0 flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 shifts to S223. Next, the sub CPU 71 performs other initialization processing (S223) and ends the initialization processing. In other initialization processes, a RAM error check, a task system initialization, and the like are performed.

  Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing of the present embodiment. The main board communication process is a periodic interrupt process.

  First, the sub CPU 71 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (S231). Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts type information from the received command (S232).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command is received (S233). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (S237). Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored as a message in the message queue by the process of S237, and an effect registration process described later is performed. The game information is transferred to (see FIG. 54). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the command received this time is a BET command (S234).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in step S234 that the command received this time is not a BET command, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to step S231. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the command received this time is a BET command, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the bonus effect change flag is on (S235). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus change effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S231. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus change effect flag is on, it performs a BET command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 62 (S236), and proceeds to the process of S231.

  Next, the effect registration process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process of the present embodiment. The effect registration process is a periodic interrupt process.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (S241). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S242). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S245. On the other hand, when determining that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the sub RAM 73 (S243), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 55 (S244). .

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data when it is determined in the process of S242 that there is no message in the message queue, or after performing the effect content determination process of S244 (S245). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process. Thereby, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. The rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75 based on the received image display command, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the image data. Is stored in one frame buffer 76 provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area every predetermined period (1/30 second). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the write image data area, and then displays the next image to be displayed. Write data.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers LED / sound data (S246). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers LED / sound data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process. As a result, the LEDs 111 to 113 and 284 are turned on, and sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of S241.

  Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect content determination process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (S251). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S253. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 56 (S252), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a start command has not been received in the process of S251, it then determines whether or not a BET command has been received (S253). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S255. On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a BET command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 62 (S254), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the BET command has not been received in the processing of S253, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (S255). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S257. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 63 (S256), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of S255, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (S257). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S259. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 64 (S258), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in S257 that the display command has not been received, it then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (S259). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S261. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus start command reception process (S260), and ends the effect content determination process. Specifically, in the process of S260, bonus start effect data corresponding to the type of the bonus that has been started is set.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of S259, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (S261). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S263. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus end command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 65 (S262), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of S261, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a setting change command has been received (S263). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of S265. On the other hand, when determining that the setting change command has been received, the sub CPU 71 clears the carryover AT parameter (S264), and proceeds to the processing of S265. Next, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data corresponding to the received command (S265), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of start command reception processing according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a bonus establishment game (S281). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines one of the bonus combinations (BB1 to 3 MB) as the internal winning combination based on the information indicating whether the game is a bonus formation game included in the start command. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not a bonus formation game, the process proceeds to S283. On the other hand, when determining that the game is a bonus establishment game, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus establishment process described later with reference to FIG. 57 (S282), and proceeds to the process of S283.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of S281 that the game is not a bonus establishment game, or when the process of S282 is ended, the gaming state (sub) is then RT3 gaming state or RT4 gaming via the RT3 gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (S283). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of S285. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs processing during RT3 described later with reference to FIG. 58 (S284). Transition to processing.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the RT3 gaming state in the process of S283, then the gaming state (sub) is the RT2 gaming state or RT2. It is determined whether or not it is the RT4 gaming state via the gaming state (S285). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the RT2 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of S287. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the RT2 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs a process during RT2 to be described later with reference to FIG. 59 (S286). Transition to processing.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the RT2 gaming state in the process of S285, then the gaming state (sub) is the CZ gaming state or CZ. It is determined whether or not it is the RT4 gaming state via the gaming state (S287). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the CZ gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the CZ gaming state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of S289. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is the CZ gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the CZ gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs the CZ in-process described later with reference to FIG. 60 (S288). Transition to processing.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in S287 that the gaming state (sub) is not the CZ gaming state or the RT4 gaming state via the CZ gaming state, then the gaming state (sub) is the BB gaming state. Is determined (S289). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs the MB processing (S291), and proceeds to the processing of S292. In the MB processing, an MB effect lottery table (not shown) for determining the contents of the video effect performed in the MB gaming state is set. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs the BB processing described later with reference to FIG. 61 (S290), and proceeds to the processing of S292.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the production contents have been set (S292). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the production content has been set, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S294. If it is determined that the production content has not been set, the sub CPU 71 sets the production content based on the production lottery table. (S293), and the process proceeds to S294.

  Finally, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the effect contents (S294), and ends the start command reception process.

  Next, the bonus establishment process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus establishment process according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 clears the RT3 end counter (S311). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the stock counter is 1 or more (S312). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the stock counter is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S317. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the stock counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 then performs a bonus winning special lottery based on the bonus internal winning special lottery table shown in FIG. 29 (S313).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (S314). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the lottery result is not winning, the process proceeds to S317. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the lottery result is winning, the sub CPU 71 then sets the AT mode to mode 4 (S315), decrements the stock counter by 1 (S316), and ends the bonus establishment process.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the stock counter is not 1 or more in the process of S312 or determines that the lottery result is not a win in the process of S314, then the bonus internal winning AT mode transition lottery shown in FIG. A lottery is performed based on the table (S317). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the AT mode based on the lottery result (S318), and ends the process when the bonus is established.

  Next, processing during RT3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing during RT3 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state (S331). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not in the RT3 gaming state, the process proceeds to S345. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the AT mode is set in the carryover AT parameter (S332). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the AT mode is set in the carryover AT parameter, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S335. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the AT mode is not set in the carryover AT parameter, the sub CPU 71 performs an AT mode transfer lottery based on the AT mode transfer lottery table during RT3 shown in FIG. 31 (S333). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the AT mode based on the lottery result (S334), and proceeds to the process of S335.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the current game is the final game in the RT3 gaming state (S335). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not the final game, the process proceeds to S345. On the other hand, when determining that the game is the final game, the sub CPU 71 then adds 1 to the RT3 end counter (S336), and determines whether or not the RT3 end counter has reached 4 (S337). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT3 end counter has reached 4, the AT mode is set to mode 6, the navigation acquisition state is set, the carryover AT parameter is cleared (S338), and the process of S345 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, when determining that the RT3 end counter is not 4, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the AT mode is set in the carryover AT parameter (S339).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of S339 that the AT mode is set in the carryover AT parameter, the sub CPU 71 sets the carryover AT parameter as the AT mode, sets the navigation acquisition state, and clears the carryover AT parameter (S340). ), And the process proceeds to S342. On the other hand, when determining that the AT mode is not set in the carryover AT parameter, the sub CPU 71 refers to the RT3 end-time AT lottery table shown in FIG. 32 and performs AT content lottery (S341).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the AT mode is mode 5 (S342). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the AT mode is not mode 5, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S344. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the AT mode is mode 5, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery by referring to the next bonus effect lottery table during CZ after the completion of mode 5 o'clock RT3 shown in FIG. 33 (S343), and performs the processing of S344. Transition. Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the AT content lottery result in S341 (sets the navigation acquisition state for complete navigation, sets the 1/2 navigation acquisition state for 1/2 navigation), and stores the lottery result in S343. (S344), the process proceeds to S345.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not in the RT3 gaming state in the process of S331, determines that the current game is not the final game in the RT3 gaming state in the process of S335, and ends the process of S338 or S344, then Then, it is determined whether or not the continuous production is being performed (S345). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the continuous production, the production group is selected based on the internal winning combination with reference to the normal production group selection table shown in FIG. 34 (S346), and the process of S347 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that continuous production is being performed, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S347.

  Finally, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect content selection table as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, sets the effect content based on the bonus winning / non-winning, stock counter, and the number of games (S347), and performs processing during RT3 End.

  Next, processing during RT2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing during RT2 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state (S361). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT2 gaming state, it proceeds to the processing of S372. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the RT2 gaming state, it determines whether or not the navigation acquisition state is set (S362). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation acquisition state is set, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S366. On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation acquisition state is not set, a navigation acquisition lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination with reference to the internal winning combination random acquisition table during RT2 shown in FIG. 37 (S363).

  The sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the navigation acquisition lottery is winning (S364). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a win, it moves to the process of S366. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a win, it sets the navigation acquisition state (S365) and shifts to the process of S366.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation acquisition state is set in the processing of S362, determines that it is not the winning in the processing of S364, and ends the processing of S365, then, the process shown in FIG. The AT mode transfer lottery table during RT2 is referred to, and AT mode transfer lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination (S366). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the AT mode based on the lottery result (S367).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is special replay (S368). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not special replay, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of S370. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is special replay, the sub CPU 71 adds 1 to the stock counter (S369). ), The process proceeds to S372.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in step S368 that the internal winning combination is not a special replay, the sub CPU 71 determines whether the internal winning combination is a red bell combination group or a green bell combination group (S370). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the red bell combination group or the green bell combination group, the process proceeds to S372. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is the red bell role group or the green bell role group, the sub-CPU 71 sets the “two-option bell navigation information notification” effect as the effect content (S371), and ends the processing during RT2. . When the “2-option bell navigation information notification” effect is set as the effect content, an effect suggesting the red bell role group determined as the internal winning combination or an effect suggesting the green bell role group is performed.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT2 gaming state in the process of S361, determines that the internal winning combination is not the red bell role group or the green bell role group in the process of S370, and ends the process of S369, Next, an RT2 dedicated effect lottery table (not shown) is set (S372), and the RT2 processing is terminated.

  In the RT2 gaming state, for example, an effect in which a hero character and a hedgehog character appear is performed based on the contents of the effect defined in the RT2 dedicated effect lottery table. Specifically, a hedgehog character appears where the hero character is sliding on a skateboard, and if the navigation character is acquired, it will run together with the hero character. If the navigation character is not acquired, it will disappear when approaching the hero character. The production of going on is performed. Further, as will be described later, the color of the skateboard is determined in accordance with the AT mode so as to be the same color as the color of the fireworks displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23 when the RT2 gaming state is shifted.

  Next, the process during CZ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the CZ middle processing according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a red bell combination group or a green bell combination group (S391). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is neither the red bell combination group nor the green bell combination group, the process proceeds to S394. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is the red bell combination group or the green bell combination group, next, refer to the AT mode transition lottery table at the time of the 1st display of the 2nd selection bell left in RT1 / CZ shown in FIG. Then, the transfer destination mode is determined by lottery (S392). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the determined transfer destination mode as the planned transfer destination (S393), and proceeds to the process of S394. If the AT mode of the scheduled transition destination is a mode higher than the current AT mode, an effect that suggests that is executed at the start operation.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is neither the red bell role group nor the green bell role group in the process of S391, or when the process of S393 is completed, then the internal winning combination is selected from any of the six options. It is determined whether or not it is a replay (S394). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the six-choice replays, the sub CPU 71 sets a special effect selection table (not shown) during CZ (S395), and ends the processing during CZ. In the CZ dedicated effect selection table, when the mode is determined to be increased by the lottery in S392, the lottery value is defined so that the effect content suggesting that is determined. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any 6-option replay, the lottery based on the next bonus effect lottery table during CZ after the completion of mode 5 RT3 performed in the process of S343 in FIG. It is determined whether or not “next time confirmation” has been made (S396). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not been “next confirmed”, it proceeds to the process of S398. On the other hand, if it is determined to have been “next confirmed”, as the effect contents, the “until the next bonus upon success” described above. The “AT determination” effect is set (S397), and the process proceeds to S398.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation acquisition state is set (S398). At this time, when determining that the navigation acquisition state is set, the sub CPU 71 sets the push order complete navigation effect as the effect contents, clears the navigation acquisition state (S399), and ends the CZ processing. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation acquisition state is not set, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is set (S400). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is set, it sets the push navigation (first stop) effect as the effect content and clears the 1/2 navigation acquisition state ( S401), the process during CZ is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is not set, the sub CPU 71 sets a no navigation effect as the effect content (S402), and ends the CZ process.

  In the process of S <b> 402, when a navigation-free effect is set as the effect content, “?-?-?” Is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. In addition, when a first stop operation that matches the correct pressing order is detected, the leftmost “?” Displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23 is changed to “!” With a predetermined probability. Do.

  Next, the BB mid-process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a view showing a flowchart of the BB processing in this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a JAC special bell (S421). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is the JAC special bell, the sub CPU 71 sets the JAC special bell effect as the effect content (S422), and proceeds to the processing of S434. When the JAC special bell effect is set as the effect content, the sub CPU 71 outputs the above-mentioned JAC special bell winning sound effect. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the JAC special bell, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S423.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a later-described BB effect mode is the complete notification mode (S423). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the complete notification mode, the process proceeds to S426. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the complete notification mode, it then determines whether the internal winning combination is any JAC don (JAC don top, JAC don center, JAC don bottom) (S424). . At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any JAC don, the rainbow cut-in effect is set as the effect content (S425), and the process proceeds to S434. If it is determined that none of the JAC donates, the process proceeds to S434. When an effect based on the rainbow cut-in effect is executed, as described above, each stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, so that the top line 8b, the center line 8c, and the bottom have a 100% probability. Don symbols will be aligned on any of the lines 8d.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of S423 that it is not the complete notification mode, it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is JAC Bell 1 (S426). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the JAC bell 1, the process proceeds to S429. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is the JAC bell 1, it then performs a cut-in effect lottery (S427). The cut-in effect lottery is a lottery in which the winning is determined with a probability of about 10%. Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the cut-in effect lottery is a win (S428). If it is a win, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of S430. Transition.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the JAC bell 1 in the process of S426, then it determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the JAC don't bottom (S429). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not JAC donbottom, the process proceeds to S431. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is JAC donbot, the process proceeds to S430.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the cut-in effect lottery is winning in the process of S428, or determines that the internal winning combination is JAC don bottom in the process of S429, the blue cut-in is then displayed as the effect content. An effect is set (S430), and the process proceeds to S434. When an effect based on the blue cut-in effect is executed, as described above, each stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, so that there is a probability of about 0.27% on the bottom line 8d. The pattern will be ready.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the JAC don bottom in the process of S429, then the sub CPU 71 determines whether the internal winning combination is the JAC bell 2 or the JAC don top (S431). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is JAC bell 2 or JAC don top, the sub CPU 71 sets a green cut-in effect as the effect content (S432), and proceeds to the process of S434. When an effect based on the green cut-in effect is executed, as described above, each stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, so that a don symbol is aligned on the top line 8b with a probability of 10%. It will be. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the JAC bell 2 or the JAC don top, the sub CPU 71 sets a red cut-in effect as the effect content (S433), and proceeds to the process of S434. When an effect based on the red cut-in effect is executed, as described above, each stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, so that a don symbol is aligned on the center line 8c with a probability of 50%. It will be.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any JAC don (JAC don top, JAC don center, JAC don bottom) (S434). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not any JAC donation, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB processing. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is any JAC don, the sub CPU 71 refers to the BB mid donating AT mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 40 and determines the transition destination mode by lottery (S435). ). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the AT mode based on the determined transfer destination mode (S436), and ends the BB process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 62, a BET command reception process will be described. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing upon reception of a BET command according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the bonus changeable effect flag is on (S451). It should be noted that the bonus changeable effect flag indicates that the stop button 7 related to the third stop operation is kept pressed when the stop operation is performed at a timing when any one of BB1 to BB3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. It is a flag that is turned on during the period of the state (see S474 to S476 in FIG. 63, S491 and S492 in FIG. 64). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus changeable effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data (effect data for outputting the sound effect, etc.) according to the command (S454), and the BET command reception processing End. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus change effect flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sequentially changes the BB effect mode (S452). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 changes to the normal mode if the BB medium production mode is the complete notification mode, and changes to the complete notification mode if it is the normal mode.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for switching the color of the BET button LED 284 based on the effect mode during BB (S453), and ends the BET command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 switches to red light so that the CHANCE character 232 can be visually recognized when the BB medium effect mode is the complete notification mode, while the MAX character when the BB medium effect mode is the normal mode. In order to make 231 visible, the light is switched to blue light. That is, during the period in which the stop button 7 related to the third stop operation is kept pressed when the stop operation is performed at the timing when any one of BB1 to BB3 is stopped and displayed on the active line, Each time the BET button 13 is pressed, the effect mode during BB is switched, and the character displayed on the maximum BET button 13 is switched accordingly. In addition, when the character displayed on the maximum BET button 13 is switched, sound effects are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, processing at the time of reel stop command reception will be described. FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the reel stop command reception process according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (S471). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not at the time of the first stop, it proceeds to the processing of S474. On the other hand, when determining that the time is the first stop, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the 6-option replay and the first stop is the correct pushing order (S472). . At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is 6-choice replay and the first stop operation is the correct pushing order, as described above, the sub CPU 71 sets “?” To “ Effect data to be changed to “!” Is set (S473), and the reel stop command reception process is terminated. It is also possible to set effect data for changing “?” To “!” With a probability of 100%. However, when the navigation acquisition state or the 1/2 navigation acquisition state is set, the effect data for changing “?” To “!” Is not set. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the 6-option replay or that the first stop operation is not the correct pressing order, the process proceeds to S474.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the third stop time (S474). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not at the time of the third stop, the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is at the time of the third stop, it next determines whether or not the stop schedule display item is any BB (S475). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the stop schedule display result is not any BB, the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the stop schedule display result is any BB, it turns on the bonus changeable effect flag (S476), and proceeds to the process of S477.

  Finally, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data according to the command (S477), and ends the reel stop command reception process.

  Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display command reception process of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the bonus change effect flag is on (S491). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus change effect flag is not on, the process proceeds to S493. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus effect changeable flag is on, the sub CPU 71 turns off the bonus effect changeable flag (S492), and proceeds to the process of S493. The display command is transmitted when the stop button 7 is released in the third stop operation. That is, the bonus changeable effect flag is on because the stop button 7 related to the third stop operation is performed when any of the BB1 to BB3 is stopped and displayed on the active line. This is the period from when is pressed to when it is released.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the 6-option replay push order is lost (S493). Specifically, it is determined whether or not replay 2 or replay 3 is stopped and displayed as a result of any 6-choice replay being determined as an internal winning combination and a stop operation being performed in a push order different from the correct push order. Determine. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the 6-option replay push order is not lost, the process proceeds to S498. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the 6-option replay push order is lost, then the sub CPU 71 has performed complete navigation, that is, whether or not the push order complete navigation effect is set in the process of S399 (see FIG. 60). Is discriminated (S494). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that complete navigation has been performed, it sets the AT mode to the carryover AT parameter (S495), and proceeds to the processing of S497. By setting the AT mode to the carryover AT parameter in the process of S495, the AT mode and the navigation acquisition state at the time of 6-select replay push order loss are guaranteed (S340 in FIG. 58). Thereby, the navigation acquisition state is reset without winning the navigation acquisition lottery. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the complete navigation is not performed, the sub-CPU 71 refers to the AT selection mode lottery table at the time of 6-choice CZ selection failure shown in FIG. 41, determines the destination mode by lottery, and sets the AT mode ( S496), and the process proceeds to S497.

  After completing the processing of S495 or S496, the sub CPU 71 creates a two-dimensional code including information indicating the AT mode at the time of the 6-select replay push order loss, sets the two-dimensional code display effect data (S497), and displays it. Terminates the command reception process. When the two-dimensional code display effect data is set, a two-dimensional code including information indicating the AT mode at the time of 6-option replay push order loss is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Thus, the player can grasp the AT mode by decoding the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like that can decode the two-dimensional code.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of S493 that the 6-option replay push order is not lost, then the gaming state (sub) is the CZ gaming state and the display combination is red bells 1 to 3 or green It is determined whether or not the bell is 1 or 2 (S498). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the CZ gaming state, or the display combination is not any of the red bells 1 to 3 or the green bells 1 and 2, the process shifts to S503. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is the CZ gaming state and the display combination is one of the red bells 1 to 3 or the green bells 1 and 2, then the left reel 3L is It is determined whether or not the first stop has occurred (S499). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the left reel 3L is in the first stop, the sub CPU 71 sets the AT mode based on the transfer destination mode set as the planned transfer destination in the process of S393 of FIG. 60 (S500), The process proceeds to S503. On the other hand, when determining that the left reel 3L is not in the first stop, the sub CPU 71 sets a penalty as the AT mode (S501), then clears the navigation acquisition state (S502), and proceeds to the processing of S503. Note that the AT mode penalty is cleared when the bonus is won (see S315 and S318 in FIG. 57) or when the RT3 gaming state is digested four times without determining that the bonus combination is an internal winning combination ( 58 (see S338 in FIG. 58).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state (sub) is not the CZ gaming state or the display combination is not the red bell or the green bell in the processing of S498, or when the processing of S500 or S502 is finished, It is determined whether or not the display combination is an RT2 transition related symbol (replay 4 or RT2 start symbol 1 or 2) (S503). However, this is not the case when Replay 2 is determined as the display combination at the same time. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is the RT2 transition related symbol, the RT2 entry effect data is set (S504), and the display command reception process is terminated. When the RT2 entry effect data is set, an image of the fireworks display is displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23, and various LEDs emit light. The color of the fireworks and the light emission patterns of various LEDs are determined according to the AT mode.

  In the present embodiment, when the red bell combination group or the green bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, when the forward push (the first stop operation is the left reel 3L) is not performed, that is, when the irregular push is performed, the AT mode However, this configuration may be eliminated. In such a case, in the RT1 gaming state, the player can intentionally raise the AT mode by the AT mode transition lottery by intentionally pushing irregularly (the first stop operation is other than the left reel 3L). Playability is born.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, a bonus end command reception process will be described. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end command reception process according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the AT mode is mode 1 or higher (S521). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the AT mode is mode 1 or higher, the sub CPU 71 sets the navigation acquisition state (S522), and proceeds to the processing of S523, while the AT mode is not mode 1 or higher (that is, When it is determined that there is a penalty or mode 0), the process proceeds to S523.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 creates a two-dimensional code including information indicating the AT mode at the end of the bonus, and sets the two-dimensional code display effect data (S523). When the two-dimensional code display effect data is set, a two-dimensional code including information indicating the AT mode at the end of the bonus is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Thus, the player can grasp the AT mode by decoding the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like that can decode the two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code is generated only when any BB is determined as an internal winning combination in a gaming state other than the general gaming state, and the BB gaming state based on the BB is terminated. It is good also as attaching. Next, the sub CPU 71 sets bonus end effect data (S524), and ends the bonus end command reception processing.

  In the present embodiment, the addition of the stock counter is performed when the special replay (small role / replay data pointer “20”) is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state. If a stop operation is not performed at a specific timing, a small role (for example, a mountain role group, a special mountain role group, a cherry role group, a red bell role group, or a green bell role group) that will be missed will be won internally. It is good also as a structure which is determined as a combination and adds a stock counter when the small combination is established. In the case of such a configuration, for example, in the processing during RT2 shown in FIG. 59, the processing of S368 and S369 is not performed, the processing of S367 is performed, and then the processing is shifted to S370, and the display shown in FIG. Instead of the command reception process, the display command reception process shown in FIG. 66 may be executed. 66, S491 to S505 are the same as the display command reception process shown in FIG. 64, and therefore are not shown. In FIG. 66, when the red bell role group or the green bell role group is determined as the internal winning role, and one of the red bells 1 to 3 and the green bells 1 and 2 is established, 1 is added to the stock counter. The structure to be shown is shown.

  In this way, a small combination that may be missed is determined as an internal winning combination, and the stock counter is added when the small combination is established, thereby providing technical intervention for the addition of the stock counter. Can be made. In addition, as shown in FIG. 66, when the red bell role group or the green bell role group is determined as the internal winning role, and any one of the red bells 1 to 3 and the green bells 1 and 2 is established, If the counter is configured to add one, the 2-option bell navigation information is notified in the RT2 gaming state, so that the longer the game is played in the RT2 gaming state, the more easily the value of the stock counter increases. Can be added. Furthermore, since the value of the stock counter is large, it is presumed that an advanced player was playing a game because the small number of small combinations that could be missed was established many times. As described above, when the value of the stock counter is large (1 or more), the continuous production may continue for a long time, and it may take time until the bonus notification production. In this case, the expectation of the advanced player is improved. The probability that the red bell role group or the green bell role group is determined as an internal winning role is much higher than the probability that a special replay is determined as an internal winning role in the RT2 gaming state. Thus, the value of the stock counter in the contest effect production content selection table in FIG. 35 and the in-process fireworks production effect content selection table in FIG. 36 is changed from “less than 1” or “1 or more” to, for example, “less than 100” or “100 or more”. It is desirable to change to "."

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the main CPU 31 configures the red bell role group when the stop operation for the left reel 3L is performed at a specific timing when the red bell role group is determined as the internal winning combination. Any combination (red bell 1 to red bell 3) is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the stock counter based on the determination that the red bell is stopped and displayed on the active line. The sub RAM 84 stores the value of the stock counter. Further, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect content selection table (for example, the effect content selection table for confrontation effect (see FIG. 35)) and selects the effect content according to the value of the stock counter.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, “1” is added to the stock counter every time the red bell that has been missed is stopped and displayed on the active line. When an advanced player who can establish a red bell when playing is playing a game, the value of the stock counter increases. In addition, since the effect is determined based on the value of the stock counter, a change can be provided for each gaming machine regarding the effect according to the skill for the player's stop operation, and the player's interest in the game is improved. Can do.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 causes the main CPU 31 to start the BB gaming state based on the fact that the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the BB gaming state based on the payout of 332 medals. End. Further, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the main RAM 33 stores carryover combination information for carrying over the bonus combination as the internal winning combination until the bonus combination is established. Further, when the confrontation effect is selected as the effect group content by the normal effect group selection table (see FIG. 34), the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content during the confrontation effect by lottery based on the value of the stock counter. Further, the sub CPU 71 produces a “first game winning” effect that suggests that the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination for the player in the first game after the start of the confrontation effect. In some cases, no selection is made, and when the value of the stock counter is less than 1, selection is made with a predetermined probability. Further, when the value of the stock counter is less than 1 for the “3rd game winning” effect, which suggests that the bonus combination is determined to be an internal winning combination for the player in the third game after the start of the confrontation effect Do not choose

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when an advanced player with a high skill in the game is playing a game, the continuous production continues for a long time and it takes time until the bonus notification, while the skill in the game is low and an appropriate stop operation is performed. When a player who is not good at playing a game, a bonus notification is made at an early stage, so depending on the skill for the player's stop operation, it is possible to set a change for each gaming machine regarding the production, It is possible to ensure the fairness of the player's game.

  In the present embodiment, when the 6-choice replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, when the stop operation is performed in an order that matches the correct pushing order, the RT2 gaming state is entered. In addition, when a stop operation is performed in an order that does not match the correct pressing order, the RT3 gaming state is entered. For example, an X winning combination such as an X winning combination is provided. Is determined as an internal winning combination, reel stop control is performed in which the A combination or B combination is established according to the timing of the stop operation for at least one reel, and if the A combination is established, the RT2 gaming state is entered. It is good also as a structure which transfers to RT3 game state, when it transfers and B combination is materialized. Further, in the situation where the navigation acquisition state is set, when the X combination is determined as the internal winning combination, information for establishing the A combination (for example, indicating that the X combination is an internal winning combination) Information and information indicating the timing of the stop operation).

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 71 performs AT mode transition lottery when a bonus combination (BB1 to BB3, MB) is determined as an internal winning combination. It is good also as a structure performed according to an internal winning combination.

  In this embodiment, the time from when the power interruption operation is detected until the carry-over AT parameter is cleared is set to 2 hours. Instead, the store clerk at the amusement store plays the game during business hours. It is longer than the time required to perform maintenance of the machine 1 (for example, 20 minutes), and is the time outside the business hours of the amusement store (the closing time from the closing time of the amusement store to the opening time) as defined by laws and regulations such as the so-called wind management law For example, if the closing time is 23:00 and the opening time is 10:00, a time shorter than 11 hours can be arbitrarily set.

  Further, a branch indicating whether or not the navigation acquisition state is set is added before the processing in step S391 of the CZ in-process (FIG. 60). If the navigation acquisition state is set, the processing of S391 to S393 is performed. On the other hand, when the navigation acquisition state is not set, the process may be shifted to the process of S394 without performing the processes of S391 to S393. In this case, only when the player is in the navigation acquisition state, the player can raise the AT mode in response to the mode transition lottery in the process of S392.

  Further, in the CZ gaming state that has shifted from the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 may be configured to notify 1/2 navigation information in order to rescue the player.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines any one of the JAC bells 1 to 3, JAC don top, JAC don center, and JAC don bottom as an internal winning combination in the BB gaming state, If the don symbol is stopped in a tempered pattern on the top line 8b, the center line 8c, or the bottom line 8d, which are ineffective lines after the second stop is completed, the temper sound is sent to the speaker 21L, It is good also as a structure made to output from 21R.

  Further, when the sub CPU 71 stops in a state where the top line 8b, the center line 8c, or the bottom line 8d are aligned in the BB gaming state, the song output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the background of the liquid crystal display area 23 The image may be changed. For example, when the don symbol is stopped twice, the background image indicating the daytime is changed to the background image indicating the evening.

  Further, the main CPU 31 may be configured to put the so-called gaming machine 1 into a frozen state when only the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state. The freeze state is generated by delaying the start of rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R temporarily (2, 3 seconds) after the start operation, or after the first stop operation is detected, the second stop operation is detected temporarily (2, 3 seconds). ) It is generated by not doing it. Alternatively, the sub CPU 71 may set the mode 4 as the AT mode when the main CPU 31 generates a freeze state.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines BB2 + BB3 (bonus data pointer “2”) as an internal winning combination, the symbol related to BB2 (“Don 1 symbol-Don 1 symbol-Don 1 symbol”) or BB3 In order to notify the player that the symbol (“Dong 2 symbol-Don 1 symbol-Don 1 symbol”) can be stopped and displayed, the image shown in FIG. 68 (a) and FIG. 68 (b) are displayed. The displayed image may be switched and displayed at intervals of 1 second.

  Further, when the JAC special bell is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB gaming state when the sub CPU 71 determines that the JAC special combination (eight-piece combination) is established, the liquid crystal display area 23 shows how the heroine character speaks to the main character. It is good also as a structure which performs the effect expressed with the image | video and audio | voice output from the speakers 21L and 21R. On the other hand, when a nine-character combination other than the JAC special combination (eight-character combination) is established, the effect that the heroine character strikes the hero character is expressed by the image in the liquid crystal display area 23 and the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R. It is good also as a structure which performs.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 111-113, 284 ... LED
60 ... Main control circuit 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... Main ROM
33 ... Main RAM
70 ... Sub control circuit 71 ... Sub CPU
72 ... Sub ROM
73 ... Sub RAM

Claims (2)

Multiple reels with multiple designs,
A symbol display area for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols drawn on the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel. Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of
Display combination determination means for determining whether or not a combination is established based on a combination of symbols stopped on an effective line provided in the symbol display area based on the change of the symbol stopped by the stop control means When,
Point granting means for giving a point each time it is determined by the display combination determining means that a specific combination has been established;
Accumulated point storage means for storing accumulated point number information indicating the accumulated number of points accumulated by the points given by the point grant means;
Production mode determining means for determining one production mode from a plurality of production modes based on the cumulative number of points,
With
When the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop control unit is configured to stop and display the specific combination configuration symbols constituting the specific combination on at least one specific reel of the plurality of reels. When a stop operation is detected, a combination of symbols related to the specific role is stopped and displayed on the active line,
The specific reel is allowed to be drawn into the effective line in advance from the time when the stop operation is detected until the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped with respect to the effective line. A gaming machine characterized in that the game machine is arranged with an interval larger than the number of allowed drawing-in symbols. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A bonus game control means for starting a bonus game based on a determination that a bonus game start combination has been established by the display combination determination means, and ending the bonus game based on a bonus end condition being satisfied;
The bonus game starting combination is set as an internal winning combination after the bonus game starting combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means and until the display combination determining unit determines that the bonus game starting combination is established. A carry-over information storage means for storing carry-over information indicating that it has been carried over,
The effect mode includes a notification effect mode for executing an effect suggesting that the bonus game starting combination is determined as an internal winning combination,
The effect mode determining means may be any one of the periods in which the carryover information is stored by the carryover information storage means after the bonus game starting combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means. , Determining the notification effect mode by a notification lottery based on the cumulative points,
In the notification lottery, when the cumulative point number is smaller than the predetermined point number, the notification effect mode is determined with a high probability compared to the case where the cumulative point number is equal to or larger than the predetermined point number. A featured gaming machine.

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